Author: Dan Clouser

Brian Hite – The Science of Motivation

Brian is “The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer,” an expert in transforming how individuals and organizations perceive and navigate high-stakes environments. With over 30 years of experience as a professional stuntman and a decade coaching elite military personnel, Brian has dedicated his life to helping people see through the illusions of stress and pressure, unlocking clarity and achieving extraordinary results.

Blending real-world expertise with academic rigor—including a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psychology—Brian empowers leaders, athletes, first responders, educators, and creatives to break free from the constraints of outdated thinking about high-stakes situations. Through his groundbreaking FACTs, he equips clients with the tools to master their mindset and act decisively in the moments that matter most.

Brian’s career spans Hollywood and beyond, with over 100 film and television credits and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on 24. As a Master Resilience Trainer for the U.S. Army, he spent a decade teaching soldiers how to reframe their perceptions of challenges, enabling them to perform with focus and confidence.

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Dr. Fred Moss – Welcome to Humanity

A college dropout who found a job at a state mental health facility for adolescent boys. However, he didn’t like how these kids were treated and decided to do something about it. So, he returned to college, and the rest is history.

Dr. Fred Moss, MD, is a pioneering psychiatrist and the founder of Welcome to Humanity. With nearly four decades of experience in the field, Dr. Moss has dedicated his career to transforming the conversation around mental health and well-being. Educated at Northwestern University Medical School and board-certified in psychiatry, he has treated over 30,000 patients across various settings, including telepsychiatry, private practice, and correctional healthcare.

Dr. Moss is best known for his unconventional approach to psychiatry, which emphasizes holistic healing through communication, connection, creativity, and self-expression. He challenges the traditional reliance on psychiatric diagnoses and medications, advocating instead for more human-centered and empathetic methods. This philosophy is encapsulated in his Creative 8™ methodology, which encourages activities like music, art, writing, and gardening as therapeutic practices and in his True Voice Methodology which assists people in finding their authentic voice through unconventional means and becoming comfortable speaking it authentically as a form of self-expression. .

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Dr. Sharneal – Quantum Wholeness

Better known as just Dr. Sharnael, she is a captivating multidisciplinary expert who seamlessly blends naturopathic medicine, spirituality, and quantum science to empower individuals on their journey to wholeness. As the founder of True TV and author of five groundbreaking books, including her international best seller “The Science of Miracles: RE-Membering the Frequency of Love,” Dr. Sharnael offers a unique perspective on achieving optimal health and unlocking human potential. Her global influence spans over 51 countries, where she shares her transformative insights through speaking engagements, online classes, and social media platforms. She also has over 15,000 clients online, remote with her technology with long distance biofeedback.

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Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Today marks one year since Youk took his last ride.

I don’t think a day goes by that Sandy and I don’t have a conversation about him.  When we arrive at a new spot, or a park to walk or ride our bikes at, almost inevitably, one of us will say, “Youk would have loved this place.”

Our life is so different without him in it anymore.

This past weekend at my book signing in Clarksville, Tennessee, I was telling a family Youk’s story.  I told them, “He had a good long life.  He lived to be a little over 15-years-old, got to see 46 states, and one Canadian province with us, but we still miss him every day.  No matter how long you have them, you want them around longer.”

The father of the family, immediately responded, “Yeah, forever isn’t long enough.”

That hit me like a ton of bricks.  “Ain’t that the truth.”  I replied.

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Jeff Patterson – The Yielding Warrior Method

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Jeff Patterson.

What sets Jeff Patterson apart from other meditation practitioners is his unique approach known as “The Yielding Warrior Method.” Jeff teaches the five basic regulations that are fundamental to any meditative practice. He goes beyond traditional methods by incorporating ritual, active, and philosophical techniques to help individuals build a personalized, evolving meditation program that seamlessly fits their lifestyle.

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