The Johnjay Van Es Podcast

What happens when an engineer and a nurse discover their true calling as marriage coaches?

Meet Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman, the couple behind a relationship coaching movement that’s helped thousands of partners shift from surviving to thriving.

From almost breaking up after a gym date to building a coaching brand with nearly a million followers, their story is full of real-life lessons. They share how their own clashing con...

What if all the scattered thoughts, half-finished projects, and “doom piles” weren’t flaws but part of how your brain is uniquely wired? 

ADHD expert and author Meredith gets real about her late diagnosis and how finally understanding her brain turned years of frustration into self-acceptance.

She breaks down why ADHD minds think in “spider webs” instead of straight lines, how that can be a struggle in structured settings b...

What do you get when a radio show spinoff turns into a no-filter family chat?

JohnJay Van Es and his wife Blake sit down with their son Kemp, who takes over the interview chair with listener questions and his own take on growing up as one of three boys.

From hilarious “boy mom” moments and fart-joke confessions to heartfelt reflections on marriage, parenting, and family traditions, this episode is part comedy, part life les...

Modern motherhood, burnout, and building your village—Regina Steele says it’s time to stop doing it alone.

In this honest and empowering episode, Regina opens up about her journey from autoimmune struggles to becoming a nutrition coach and author of Mother Fcked: The Anti-Perfectionist Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Chaos of Modern Motherhood*.

She shares no-BS health tips (think: real food, fewer ingredients, zero pressure),...

MMA legend Mark Kerr’s true story of addiction, redemption, and resilience is raw and unforgettable.

From underground fights in Brazil to an upcoming biopic by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mark Kerr’s life is the stuff of legend and pain. Known as “The Smashing Machine,” Kerr dominated early MMA with raw power and chilling instincts, but his greatest fight was outside the cage: battling addiction and finding redemption throu...

What if your body already knows how to heal if you just give it the right tools?

This week, we sit down with the Certified Health Nut, who’s spent 35 years exploring natural healing and transforming his own life—from 340 pounds to a vibrant wellness advocate.

We talk ancient wisdom, controversial biohacks (yes, including sun exposure in very unexpected places), fasting, seed oils, and why most modern illnesses might just c...

What do you do when you’ve made millions, but don’t know what to do with them? Walter Clarke saw this firsthand and set out to fix it, not by selling, but by teaching.

From helping wealthy entrepreneurs understand their finances to writing 401Kid to teach kids about money early, Walter’s mission is clear: empower people before they get taken advantage of.

Oh, and he’s also a 62-year-old Ironman athlete training for a 100-m...

He begged for a job at Foot Locker. Now he runs a sneaker empire!

Ryan Gazinski’s story isn’t about luck, it’s about relentless hustle, real relationships, and doing the work when no one’s watching. From cleaning floors for $6.75/hour to building Guest List, designing for the Suns, and creating a three-story retail concept with Ronnie 2K, Ryan’s built it all without shortcuts.

🔥 If you're into sneakers, startups, or just storie...

They’ve guided some of the world’s most influential people. Now, Sri Krishnaji is here to help you transform your life. In this powerful episode, we dive into the science and spirituality of shifting your inner state—moving from stress and negativity to peace, love, and deep connection.

Discover simple yet profound practices like Soul Sync meditation and the Serene Mind exercise to break free from anxiety and generational cycles of ...