In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, aired 05-06-26 on NOW Media Television, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with trading coach Michael Wade for a deeply vulnerable conversation about leadership, emotional healing, spirituality, and success. From surviving corporate burnout at Oracle to building a heart-centered trading community in Costa Rica, Michael shares how childhood trauma, fear, and self-discovery shaped his journey toward conscious living and authentic leadership.

Together, they explore embodiment vs. spiritual bypassing, nervous system healing, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the true meaning of success beyond money. This inspiring interview offers wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, healers, and anyone seeking transformation, purpose, and inner peace.

• (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
• (00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
• (00:02:49) - A Few Minutes With Mike Wade
• (00:03:35) - Michael Waid on His Childhood
• (00:07:40) - Tim Ferriss on Why He Quit Oracle
• (00:12:39) - Michael's Journey to Lead With Heart
• (00:14:07) - Dr. Jesse Hanson
• (00:19:03) - Options Education: The Dance of Realization
• (00:22:22) - The Message From The Jamaican Investor
• (00:24:19) - Lead with Heart: Michael's Personal Transformation
• (00:27:20) - Lead with Heart
• (00:28:13) - Coming into the Heart
• (00:33:51) - Bypassing the Fear of Dying
• (00:38:03) - Michael Wade
• (00:40:03) - Lead with Heart
• (00:40:56) - Know Yourself
• (00:44:47) - Michael Brookes on balancing the
• (00:46:01) - Michael Brody
• (00:50:02) - The Power of Love in Business
• (00:52:56) - Lead with Heart

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson explores Metamorfinca—“The Farm of Transformation”—a breathtaking retreat in Costa Rica where nature, leadership, and conscious living unite. Discover how sustainable design, organic farming, and ancestral wisdom create a space for deep personal and collective transformation.

From eco-friendly homes built with earth and bamboo to regenerative agriculture and community-centered living, this episode reveals what it truly means to lead with presence, purpose, and heart. Learn how embracing nature, discomfort, and reciprocity can unlock growth, resilience, and authentic leadership.

Perfect for viewers interested in conscious leadership, sustainable living, personal growth, and transformational travel, this episode offers inspiring insights into creating a life aligned with purpose and harmony.

• (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
• (00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
• (00:03:04) - Building a Modern Home in the Mountains of Costa Rica
• (00:09:19) - Inside a Dogon Home in the Jungle of Costa Rica
• (00:13:57) - Lead With Heart
• (00:14:37) - Lead with Heart
• (00:15:50) - Lead with Heart
• (00:21:06) - Farmers grow organic vegetables in the US
• (00:24:07) - Goats on a farm
• (00:27:17) - Lead with Heart
• (00:28:35) - Where everything flows in nature's waters
• (00:30:50) - Yoga retreats with the ancient cultures
• (00:34:27) - Delicious Complicity in Pain
• (00:40:13) - Lead with Heart
• (00:41:27) - Irish Philadelphians: Lead With Heart
• (00:42:35) - The End of an Era
• (00:45:14) - The Need for Multi-Generational Healing
• (00:47:23) - Repercivity in the Dogon
• (00:50:04) - A Taste of Leading With Heart
• (00:51:13) - Lead With Heart

In Lead With Heart Season 6 Episode 2 (aired April 22, 2026), discover the inspiring journey behind Metamorfinca—a regenerative retreat center in Costa Rica rooted in transformation, purpose, and ancestral wisdom. Hosted by Dr. Jesse Hansen, this episode dives deep into conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead with heart beyond traditional models.

Follow the powerful story of two visionaries who left conventional lives behind to build a life aligned with nature, community, and deeper meaning. Through themes of resilience, spirituality, and personal growth, this episode reveals how true leadership begins within—through connection, authenticity, and courage.

• (00:00:00) - Meet Metamorfinka, the Farm of Transformation
• (00:02:07) - Lead with Heart
• (00:02:51) - Meet the Land Stewards Behind Metamorfinga, the
• (00:04:01) - The Story of How They Came Together
• (00:11:22) - Irish Psychonaut and Plant Medicine Teacher
• (00:14:37) - Lead with Heart
• (00:15:52) - My Spiritual Love Story With The Dogon Tribe
• (00:20:06) - Pushing the Psychedelic Renaissance
• (00:20:49) - How a Jewish man met his spiritual wife
• (00:23:01) - The Dogon Experience
• (00:23:32) - How a Dogon Priest and his mentor met
• (00:26:42) - Lead With Heart
• (00:27:49) - How I Was Initiated Into the Dogon
• (00:34:35) - The Dogon Way of Life
• (00:39:45) - Lead with Heart
• (00:41:25) - Lead With Heart
• (00:46:24) - Lead with Heart
• (00:51:59) - Meet Metamorphinka: The Costa Rican Farm

Discover a powerful conversation on modern leadership in Lead With Heart (aired 04-20-26) featuring Dr. Jesse Hanson and former CEO Gerrard Schmid. This episode explores the shift from performance-driven leadership to heart-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership. Gerrard shares his journey from perfectionism and corporate success to humility, vulnerability, and authentic leadership—highlighting how integrating heart and mind creates stronger, more impactful leaders.

Learn how top executives navigate high-stakes decisions, crisis leadership, and personal transformation while balancing logic with intuition. From leading through global challenges to embracing vulnerability in the boardroom, this episode reveals why today’s most effective leaders lead with both courage and compassion.

In this inspiring episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hanson interviews transformational guide Isabelle Gold, exploring her journey of healing, emotional alchemy, and heart-centered leadership. Filmed in the stunning natural setting of Costa Rica, this conversation reveals how personal trauma can be transformed into power, purpose, and authentic expression.

Isabelle Gold shares how inner child work, embodiment practices, and intuitive healing helped her reclaim her voice and guide others—especially leaders and entrepreneurs—into deeper alignment and truth. This episode dives into topics like somatic healing, vulnerability, feminine energy, and conscious leadership.

Perfect for those seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and spiritual expansion, this episode offers powerful insights on leading with authenticity, presence, and compassion.

In this episode of Lead With Heart, host Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with Danielle Pare—founder of Senses, a somatic therapy and movement studio in Cabo San Lucas—to explore the deep connection between healing, leadership, and authenticity.

• (00:00:00) - Exploring Hotel 360 in Costa Rica
• (00:02:00) - Lead with Heart
• (00:03:23) - How My Childhood Shaped My Life
• (00:09:11) - Danielle on Her Own Struggle With Substance Abuse
• (00:13:48) - Follow Your Heart
• (00:14:20) - Lead with Heart
• (00:15:13) - How Mexico Changed My Life
• (00:21:26) - Real Estate and Personal Development: The Call
• (00:24:29) - Danielle on her Search for Purpose
• (00:27:04) - Lead with Heart
• (00:27:58) - The Lotus and Recovery
• (00:30:21) - How I Learned To Need Help From My Partner
• (00:38:40) - Lead with Heart
• (00:39:33) - Soma: The Perfect Blend of Cognitive and Emotional Psychology
• (00:44:46) - Somatic Yoga and Wellness Tourism
• (00:46:13) - Senses Yoga Studio Gets Men to Come
• (00:50:17) - Le With Heart: Seva

In this powerful episode of Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with somatic healer Alyssa Stefanson to explore a deeply moving journey from trauma, addiction, and abuse to purpose-driven leadership and healing. Filmed in the breathtaking setting of Costa Rica, this episode reveals how embodiment, somatic practices, and inner work can transform pain into purpose.

Alyssa shares her story of overcoming addiction, generational trauma, and toxic relationships—ultimately rising into a global leader in feminine embodiment and trauma-informed healing. Learn how vulnerability, authenticity, and nervous system healing unlock true leadership and personal freedom.

• (00:00:00) - Visit the Hotel 360 in Ojochao, Costa Rica
• (00:01:14) - Tour of Hotel 360
• (00:02:00) - Lead with Heart
• (00:04:41) - How I Learned To Love My Own Self
• (00:10:16) - Alyssa's story of losing her voice to substance abuse
• (00:13:35) - Lead With Heart
• (00:15:17) - Abusive Partner Gets Locked Up In A Rehab Home
• (00:19:56) - What Saved My Life From Suicidal Thoughts
• (00:21:48) - How I Learned To Heal My Body
• (00:24:40) - Alyssa Hansen on Her Broken Leg
• (00:27:13) - Lead with Heart
• (00:32:45) - How To Heal Yourself
• (00:37:00) - Lead with Heart
• (00:40:46) - Lead With Heart
• (00:42:03) - Alyssa on Living With Trauma
• (00:43:31) - Other Words of Wisdom for Women
• (00:48:49) - Alyssa on Growing Up
• (00:51:24) - Leave With Heart

Aired March 18, 2026, on Lead With Heart, Dr. Jesse Hansen sits down with entrepreneur and investor Shelby Clark, founding CEO of Turo, for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, vulnerability, belonging, and personal transformation. From building a billion-dollar company to navigating identity, burnout, embodiment, and healing, Shelby shares how true leadership begins within. This inspiring episode explores the difference between fitting in and belonging, the power of living in alignment, and how leading with heart can transform business, relationships, and life. Watch this meaningful interview on Now Media Television for deep insights on conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, self-acceptance, and purpose-driven success.