Ever wondered what resilience looks like in real life?
Lisa Pagotto sold her house, rebuilt her business after the pandemic wiped out global travel, and launched a private aviation experience that's changing how people explore Australia.
Her story is wild — and deeply inspiring.

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John W. Curren talks with Lisa Pagotto, founder of Crooked Compass and Crooked Compass by Air. Lisa shares her remarkable journey from hitting a career ceiling, selling her house to fund a dream, surviving the pandemic collapse of global travel, navigating personal upheaval, and ultimately discovering a new business model in grounded private aircraft.

This is a story of grit, curiosity, and the courage to rebuild when everything falls apart.

Learn more at: crookedcompassbyair.com

Some folks hear the world through their ears. Others hear it through the quiet places inside. This week on ASKITA, John sits down with psychic medium Dallisa Hocking to talk intuition, frequency, and the unseen roads we walk.

This episode features Dallisa Hocking, a 5th‑generation psychic medium and educator who helps people develop deep self‑trust through intuitive awareness. She shares her awakening story, real‑world premonitions, mediumship experiences, and practical tools for raising your frequency.

00:00 – Opening 02:15 – Dallisa's 5th‑generation psychic lineage 06:40 – The 2015 awakening at Omega Institute 12:10 – Mediumship, frequency & intuitive mechanics 18:55 – John's story of spiritual presence 25:30 – Kimberly Bergalis & spiritual anger 31:20 – Premonitions: bank robbery, Halloween gunfight, Airbnb break‑in 40:05 – Meditation, Morning Pages & intuitive training 48:50 – Mind‑body healing & emotional patterns 55:30 – Family dynamics as spiritual lessons 01:02:10 – Rumi quote & closing reflections

Topics include meditation, Morning Pages, emotional healing, animal spirits, generational patterns, and the spiritual lessons hidden inside difficult relationships.

What if everything you've been told about your health is wrong? Most men don't realize their testosterone has been declining since their 30s — and by the time 40 arrives, burnout, weight gain, and low drive feel like the new normal. Dr. Stephen Sanders, MD, MPH, founder of Whole Men's Health, lived that reality and chose to fight back. He went from burned out, overweight, and running on empty in his late 30s to a complete physical, hormonal, and mindset transformation — and now he's guiding thousands of men through that same journey.

In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, host John W. Curren sits down with Dr. Sanders for a no-filters conversation about what it actually means to be a healthy, whole man today. They break down the science behind testosterone decline, which now begins around age 30 and has dropped by roughly 30% in modern men compared to previous generations. They explore the hidden role of environmental toxins, the neurochemical impact of pornography on dopamine and drive, and the compounding effects of burnout and chronic stress on hormonal health.

Dr. Sanders and John get into the specifics: personalized elimination diets, dairy intolerance and inflammation, hitting approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight, and why creatine and peptide supplementation deserve serious consideration. They cover the critical importance of muscle mass — particularly glute strength — for injury prevention and long-term longevity. Dr. Sanders also makes a compelling case for coronary calcium scans and establishing baseline lab work starting in your 20s before problems arise.

The conversation closes with something deeper — emotional resilience, mindfulness, and a reimagined definition of masculinity built on purpose rather than performance. This is not just a health conversation. It is a blueprint for becoming a whole man.

- KEY TOPICS -

- Dr. Sanders' personal burnout and transformation story
- Testosterone decline starting at 30 and what drives it in modern men
- Environmental toxins and their impact on male hormones
- Pornography's neurochemical effect on dopamine and drive
- Elimination diets, dairy intolerance, and personalized nutrition
- Protein targets, creatine, and peptide supplementation
- Muscle mass and glute strength for longevity and injury prevention
- Coronary calcium scans and baseline labs in your 20s
- Mindfulness, emotional resilience, and breaking male silence
- Redefining masculinity with purpose and intention

- CONNECT WITH DR. STEPHEN SANDERS -

Website: wholemenshealth.com
Instagram: @drstephensanders (105.7K followers)
YouTube: @drstephensanders
TikTok: @drstephensanders
LinkedIn: Stephen Sanders, MD, MPH
Linktree: linktr.ee/drstephensanders
Book a consult: 850-660-8348
Locations: Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Dothan, AL | Birmingham, AL | Nationwide Telehealth (all 50 states)

- ABOUT THE PODCAST -

A Swift Kick in the Ass, hosted by John W. Curren, is bold conversations on mindset, men's health, resilience, and living life on your own terms. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

- DISCLAIMER -

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.