#72: Healing Isn’t Fixing—It’s Returning to Yourself With Oliver James Jenkin
What if healing didn’t mean fixing yourself, but remembering who you already are?On this episode of Beyond The Pills, Josh Rimany welcomes Oliver James Jenkin, a compassionate guide and subject-matter expert in helping people gently reconnect with their inner strength, creativity, and peace. Through his calming presence and holistic approach, Oliver offers a powerful alternative to the hustle and pressure often associated with healing and personal growth. He creates a safe, grounded space for people to rediscover their spark for life—even in seasons when it feels completely out of reach.Oliver’s message is refreshingly clear: healing doesn’t require fixing yourself, striving harder, or chasing perfection. Instead, he invites listeners to take spirituality off the pedestal and step fully into reality—where healing, joy, and meaning are found not in the extraordinary, but in the everyday. His work centers on offering practical tools and spiritual insight to help people find balance in chaos, hold themselves with compassion, and move through life with renewed freedom and ease.With a gift for making the profound feel accessible, Oliver blends his own lived experiences as a business owner, father, and spiritual teacher to model a grounded path toward well-being. This episode explores how to reclaim peace without pressure, spirituality without striving, and wholeness without needing to be “fixed.”Learn more about Oliver’s work at www.oliverjamesjenkin.com, and tune in to discover how small moments—one breath, one smile, one step at a time—can shift everything.Subscribe today and leave a review!
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#71: The Way of Life: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom and Plant Medicine with Bobby Wade
The Way of Life: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom and Plant Medicine with Bobby WadeIn this soul-stirring episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany sits down with Bobby Wade—a Sundancer, veteran, father, coach, and devoted student of ancestral plant medicines and indigenous traditions. Bobby is on a mission to bring reverence, truth, and integrity back to the rapidly evolving world of plant medicine.Together, they explore the often-overlooked importance of honoring indigenous ceremony, the dangers of commercialization in psychedelic spaces, and what it means to walk in alignment with the ancient ways. Bobby shares his personal journey as a water protector and spiritual seeker—and offers powerful insight into what real integration work looks like in a world often chasing quick fixes.Listeners will be inspired by Bobby’s call to return to rootedness, slow wisdom, and community—preserving these sacred traditions for future generations.🔗 Connect with Bobby Wade:Instagram: @b0bbywadeSubstack: The Way of LifeCoaching & Offerings: Stan Store🌿 Featured Work:Bobby’s powerful integration coaching and educational writing The Way of Life is found on Substack—offering deep support for those preparing for or integrating plant medicine ceremonies.Key Message:Respect the roots. Preserve the plants. Real healing is found not in shortcuts, but in returning to the wisdom of our ancestors.
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#70: Disrupting the Paradigm: Plant Medicine, Psychedelics, and the Future of Healing with Dr. Randall Evans
Disrupting the Paradigm: Plant Medicine, Psychedelics, and the Future of Healing with Dr. Randall Evans 🧠In this groundbreaking episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany sits down with Dr. Randall Evans, a Harvard-trained physician and intensive care specialist with over 35 years of experience. As a pioneer in the integration of psychedelics into therapeutic and spiritual practices, Dr. Evans is on a mission to challenge and transform the current healthcare paradigm.From lung transplants to plant medicine, Dr. Evans brings a rare blend of clinical rigor and ancient wisdom to the conversation. We explore the rising role of psychedelics in healing trauma, the importance of safety and education in ceremonial work, and the upcoming launch of Sit Safe—a physician-backed guest screening platform designed to ensure informed, secure participation in plant medicine journeys.As co-author of the forthcoming Physicians’ Guide to Psychedelics and a featured speaker at Psycon, Dr. Evans shares his vision for a more conscious, patient-empowered future in medicine—one that finally moves beyond the pills.🔗 Connect with Dr. Evans:Website: psychedelicphysicians.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-evans🌿 Upcoming Launch:Stay tuned for the release of Sit Safe, a revolutionary tool for safe, physician-supported access to plant medicine ceremonies.
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#85: Healing the Leader Within: Brent Perkins on Energy, Awareness, and Capacity
Healing the Leader Within: Brent Perkins on Energy, Awareness, and CapacityWelcome back to Beyond the Pills, where we explore the edges of true healing—where ancient wisdom meets modern science, and where transformation begins from the inside out. I'm your host, Josh Rimany.Today’s guest isn’t just a leadership expert or bestselling author—he’s been one of my own coaches, someone who’s walked with me through some of my most profound inner shifts, both professionally and personally. It’s an honor to welcome Brent Perkins to the show.Brent is a former multi–8-figure CEO turned leadership coach who is obsessed with capacity—that inner operating system that drives everything else in life and leadership. He’s the founder of 3xBOLD and the author of Papercuts: The Art of Self-Delusion, a powerful and vulnerable work about the subtle wounds we carry in the pursuit of success.Through his work, Brent helps growth-minded entrepreneurs and elite coaches transmute stress into energy, translating neuroscience and somatics into boardroom results and bedroom presence. He’s also a board member of Front Row Dads, and his latest venture—CAPACITY—is a curated leadership collective focused on expanding impact at work and at home.In this episode, we’re going to explore the deep work behind leadership, the energy quadrants, the three currencies of capacity, and what it looks like to shift the culture of leadership—from burnout and disconnection, to one where we all rise together. This is going to be a powerful and deeply personal conversation."❓ Interview QuestionsPart 1: Personal Journey and PapercutsBrent, your book Papercuts delves into the subtle wounds we often overlook. Can you share what inspired you to write this book and how it reflects your personal journey?You transitioned from a high-powered corporate role to a path of personal growth and leadership transformation. What was the pivotal moment that led you to this change?In Papercuts, you discuss the concept of self-delusion. How can recognizing our own self-delusions serve as a catalyst for healing and growth?Part 2: The Capacity FrameworkYour latest project, Capacity, introduces a new framework for leadership. Can you explain the core principles of this framework and how it differs from traditional leadership models?You mention the 'energy quadrants' in the Capacity framework. What are these quadrants, and how can understanding them enhance our leadership and personal effectiveness?The framework also talks about the 'three currencies of capacity.' Could you elaborate on what these currencies are and their significance in sustainable leadership?Part 3: Shared Journey and Collective GrowthBrent, you've been a significant part of my own healing and growth journey. From your perspective, how does holding space for others contribute to both personal and collective transformation?Our shared mission is to shift the culture of leadership towards authenticity and collective well-being. How do you envision this shift impacting organizations and communities?For listeners who are leaders or aspiring to lead, what practical steps can they take to begin aligning their leadership with the principles you've discussed?🔗 Links:Website: 3xBOLDBook:
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#69: The Truth About Bioidentical Hormones with Jim Paoletti
The Truth About Bioidentical HormonesIn this enlightening episode of Beyond The Pills, host Josh Rimany sits down with Jim Paoletti, a pioneer in the field of natural bioidentical hormone therapy. With over 40 years of experience and a background as both a graduate and former faculty member for the Fellowship of Functional Medicine, Jim shares deep insights into the power and promise of bioidentical hormones (BHRT).Together, they explore how hormones impact every system in the body, debunk common myths, and discuss the transformative benefits of BHRT—especially for those seeking natural, functional alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical approaches. Jim also shares a sneak peek into his upcoming book, designed to help consumers better understand the role of hormones in optimal health.Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about hormone health, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible beyond the pills.🎧 Tune in to learn:Why hormones are crucial to whole-body wellnessThe differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormonesWhat most people (and even some practitioners) get wrong about BHRTHow to take charge of your hormone health with confidence
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