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A Swift Kick In the Ass

A Swift Kick In The Ass, is a podcast about the forces that motivate us to create positive personal change. The thought provoking show discusses strategies to help the ordinary person achieve extraordinary change.

Podcast · By John W. Curren · English · Official site

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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Resilience in a Bottle: How Brandon McCraney Built Olde Raleigh Distillery (opens the original)

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    Resilience isn't just surviving the hard moments — it's building a life that can handle them. Today's guest knows that better than most. In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass , I sit down with Brandon McCraney , Founder and Master Blender at Olde Raleigh Distillery in downtown Zebulon, North Carolina. His journey is a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and extreme ownership. EPISODE SUMMARY Brandon didn't grow up around whiskey. In fact, he grew up Southern Baptist — alcohol wasn't just disc

  2. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    Reinventing Travel: Lisa Pagotto on Resilience & Crooked Compass by Air (opens the original)

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    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 ho

  3. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Listening to the Frequency Within: Psychic Medium Dallisa Hocking (opens the original)

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    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 f

  4. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Why Most Men Hit a Wall at 40 (And How to Break Through It) | Dr. Stephen Sanders (opens the original)

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    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 thou

  5. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    Before You Divorce… Listen to This Mediator's Marriage‑Saving Blueprint (opens the original)

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    John Curren talks with divorce mediator and financial strategist Joe Dillon about how couples can navigate conflict, communicate more effectively, and avoid the emotional and financial damage of litigation. Joe explains why divorce is handled in a court of equity , how mediation empowers couples to negotiate outcomes, and introduces tools like the Marriage Bank , interest‑based negotiation , Detached Engagement , and the Hard Right Turn . He also shares details about his upcoming book and invite

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