Saifennasr "Versátil" Ismail is a Capoeira Mestre, mental health counselor, polyglot, and IT professional with over 30 years of global teaching experience. Raised in a polygamist family in Detroit and the Middle East, he overcame sexual trauma that initially hindered his connection with others. His journey led him to mental health and Capoeira, where he finds teaching opportunities in every moment and movement. His insights cover religion, spirituality, sexual repression in the Middle East, and how wartime behaviors shape culture and politics.

I asked Mark Ehlert about his suicide attempt of a gunshot to the head on September 12, 2004. We talked about the circumstances and his mindset surrounding it, and we went through the physical, mental, and spiritual recovery afterward. It's fascinating to me how one builds their life back together after such an incident. Mark shows an impressive level of self-awareness and tells incredible stories of the body, mind, and spirit's reactions to his actions. Mark is now a community activist, a mental health advocate, and a motivational speaker about suicide prevention.

I spoke with Danny Cocke about his journey with stage 4 colon cancer, surviving testicular cancer, near-death experiences, ayahuasca, spirituality, his music career, and the healthcare system. This conversation offers insight and hope for anyone facing terminal illness or mortality. Follow Danny’s updates and upcoming cancer education resources on Instagram: @healthycellwarrior. Instagram: @dannycocke Website: dannycocke.com