Where pressure becomes power. Real conversations. Real transformation.
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A podcast about releasing built up pressure.
Recent Episodes
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Episode 80: Spicy Mocha
On this episode I spoke with Elisabeth Coleman, who is an ICF certified executive coach with over 23 years of experience in healthcare, communication and leadership. Elisabeth and I discuss her journey from a speech pathologist to an executive coach, prioritizing self care and mental health, her cultural experiences moving between 6 different countries, breaking free from self placed limitations, the importance of support systems, and how she started LeadHer Dynamics.
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Episode 79: New Beginnings
Excited to catch back up with my long time friend Cheyenne where she fills me in on all of the major life events that have taken place in her life since she was last on the show. Cheyenne and I discuss her breaking free from corporate America, her journey of self discovery, how she got established with The Wicked Press, surrounding yourself with the right people and the importance of taking control of your physical and mental health.
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Episode 78: Being Vulnerable
In this episode, Kyle Spain returns to discuss men’s mental health, what it takes for a man to be vulnerable in a world that tells them not to be, identifying and being honest about your feelings, the affects we have on other people, the affects of allowing others to influence our actions, and the importance of having someone to talk to.
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Episode 77: Student of the Game
Back in action with Kyle Spain where we discuss the meaning behind his podcast/movement “Studnt of the Game”, building a personal growth philosophy, focusing on the daily wins instead of losses, self auditing for emotional regulation and being willing to learn with a growth mindset.
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Episode 76: Parenting
I had the pleasure of welcoming back my good friend Jessica Jone for another fun and honest conversation, this time diving into parenting. Jessica and I discussed the importance of communication, creating safe spaces for children, navigating fear and encouragement, discovering new passions while engaging with our kids and building lasting memories.
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Episode 75: You Are Where You're Meant To Be
On this episode I linked up with Peter Concepcion, who took the skills he acquired during the years he was earning his masters in clinical mental health counseling and applied it to hus work in higher education. Peter and I discussed his life journey, the role that sports play in personal development, navigating emotional conversations as men, the importance of self reflection, embracing change while finding your purpose, and much much more.
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Episode 74: Hope Restored
I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacy Schaffer who is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults and is the author of “With Love from a Children’s Therapist”. We discussed how she got into counseling children, understanding grief and its impact on the youth, how her personal experiences shaped her professional approach, navigating parental support in a changing world, her book and the importance of self care for caregivers.
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Episode 73: Keeping It real
Very excited to have Daune Thompson back on the show. Daune is a TEDx speaker, successful alchemist, sole CEO activator and creator of the I Deserve It Now brand. This time around we discussed knowing and understanding the 4 BS wounds, recognizing and addressing blocks, authenticity vs performance in relationships, the impact of social media on authenticity, breaking the cycle of insecurities and much more.
Meet the Host
Sean is the passionate host of The Release Valve podcast, where in each episode he digs into real conversations about mental health, healing, growth and letting go. Featuring guests that range from life coaches, counselors and psychiatrists to professional fighters, athletes and people who have gone through life struggles, alongside Sean’s own reflections as a husband, father, martial artist and as a student of life.