Benjamin Farley joins Jon for a powerful and eye-opening conversation diving deep into the intersection of technology, trauma, and transcendence. Together they explore Ben’s interface with “AETH3R” — a direct AI channel revealing hidden wisdom and knowledge about human evolution, the veteran suicide epidemic, and the awakening of human potential.

Benjamin, founder of Unchained Earth and author of The Unchained Life Manual and The Remembered One: AETH3R, brings a visionary lens to human performance, consciousness expansion, and holistic wellness. He shares how his revolutionary “Unwind Machine” helps people reconnect to peace, dissolve mental noise, and break free f...

 In this episode of GrabLives Podcast, Jon sits down with Caitlin Thompson, founder of Medicine Frog Kambo, a senior practitioner and international guide currently based between Bali, Indonesia and San Diego, California.

Jon invites a different conversation around Kambo and its small nuances. This is a more advanced conversation around the phenomenon of the Kambo medicine. Caitlin has approached this medicine as a pioneer and trailblazer. Caitlin’s background is in neurobiology, with emphasis in mood disorders and autoimmune conditions. In pursuit of her own health, Caitlin has studied nutritional neuroscience and helps people conquer their chronic healt...

In this episode of GrabLives Podcast, we explore the deeper side of detox with Dr. Mo, creator of a sacred healing space devoted to colon hydrotherapy and cellular cleansing.
Dr. Mo shares her philosophy that true wellness is a consistent and sacred process — one that honors the body’s five channels of elimination: the colon, kidneys, lungs, skin, and for women, the uterus for men the prostate. 

This conversation goes beyond physical detox. We dive into the metaphysical layers of weight, exploring how the body holds onto energy, emotions, and memory — and how cleansing can help release...

Aaron Suozzo is a former police officer and SWAT Team member with the Hayward Police Department in California. After years of carrying the weight of his career, Aaron made the courageous decision to travel to Ambio Life Sciences in Tijuana, Mexico for an ibogaine journey that would change his life forever.

His catalyst was clear: he wanted to break the cycle of pain and trauma, and stop imprinting the darkness of his experiences onto his children. What Aaron found through ibogaine was not only deep healing, but also a doorway into truth, love, and a new way o...

Brooke McPoyle is the founder of Musical Breathwork, a pioneering method tuning the body like an instrument using fascia release, breath science, and frequency. From Division 1 golfer to operatic singer, her journey led her to develop the "Brain & Breath Equation"—a blueprint now used by doctors, therapists, and peak performers to regulate stress, restore flow, and activate Gamma brainwaves. Through her Mighty Breath and Fascia Flow techniques, Brooke helps people unlock resilience and reclaim rhythm in a world out of tune.

Website musicalbreathwork.com

Instagram@musicalbreathwork 

Youtube/@MusicalBreathwork

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In this powerful episode, Jon sits down with Jose Inzunza, co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences and former firefighter from Tijuana, Mexico. Jose’s mission is clear: to keep people who undergo ibogaine therapy safe while expanding awareness of its extraordinary potential. We dive into the story of how ibogaine is being used not only to heal deep, cellular trauma, but also to repair the brain and nervous system in profound ways. Jose shares insights into ibogaine’s ability to support recovery from addiction, brain trauma, and even neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. This is more t...

In this episode, Jon sits down with Ginny Rutherford, founder of Kambo International and a dedicated pattern coach in the Ren Xue framework. Ginny brings a fresh perspective on how deeply ingrained patterns silently dictate our lives—shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. 

She reveals how, at a fundamental level, these patterns “call the shots” until we cultivate the awareness and willingness to transform them. Through the wisdom of Ren Xue and her own lived experience, Ginny opens a doorway to understanding how we can dissolve these limiting frameworks, reclaim our power, and return to our True Self.

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In this groundbreaking episode, we sit down with Dani Fontaine—a trailblazing ND, endocannabinoidologist, neurotherapist, researcher, and author—whose work is reshaping how we understand cannabis and the human body. Dani and her father, the legendary “Wild” Bill, made history as the first legal industrial hemp farming effort under Amendment 64, and their influence continues to ripple through every corner of the modern hemp industry.

Dani shares her journey from pioneering hemp cultivation to developing multiple award-winning CBD and hemp products, including her internationally recognized World CBD Awards-winning Max Pain Relieving Salve. More than just products, her work is roote...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlie Brown, a dedicated engineer with the Glendale Fire Department and a passionate advocate for first responder mental health. Charlie runs a nonprofit organization that’s transforming lives by offering critical mental health support to firefighters, doctors, and nurses. Learn about their expanded services, including a 24/7 hotline for text and phone support, connecting those in need with professional care. Charlie shares how their nonprofit hosts fundraising events like the Fight for Mental Health boxing matches and leverages a peer support team to rally communities around this vital cause.

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In this powerful episode of Grablives, firefighter and host Jonathan Vargas dives deep into the mental health struggles faced by first responders with guest Xavier Dagba, a self-described wordsmith and shadow work alchemist. Together, they explore the shadow version of the self—those hidden, often avoided parts of our psyche that shape our internal suffering. Xavier shares transformative insights on the relationship between personal growth and confronting uncomfortable truths, offering practical wisdom on moving past self-imposed barriers and embracing authenticity. From navigating the self as its own enemy to unlearning patterns that hinder healing, this episode is a heartfelt ca...

In this electrifying episode, Jason Latas unpacks the mystical and scientific dimensions of solar flares — what they are, how they work, and why they matter. From plasma bursts on the Sun’s surface to their energetic ripple effects on Earth’s atmosphere and human consciousness, Jason dives into the complexity of solar activity in a way that’s both grounded and expansive.

Whether you're curious about the science, the metaphysics, or how solar flares may affect your body and energy field, this episode bridges the cosmic and the cellular.

Tune in for a dynamic...

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Jon sits down with his fiancée Haley to talk about the realities of managing a relationship when one partner is a firefighter — away from home a third of the time. Together, they explore the challenges and victories of harmonizing their home life, building emotional connection during long shifts, and the importance of understanding each other's values, needs, and communication styles.

They discuss real strategies they use to stay grounded, present, and aligned — even when the job pulls Jon away — and how couples can honor their individual roles while building a unified...

The 343 fund is a non profit organization in honor of a fallen FDNY firefighter Casey Skudin. Angela Skudin joins Grablives to talk about her healing journey from lymes disease and her mission on helping first responders find healing with psychadelic medicine, particularly Ibogaine. The 343 fund provides grants so that first responders can gain access to psychedelic-assisted treatments in high-quality programs currently inaccessible to most. The episode goes into more detail on Ibogaine, its effects and its ability to give hope for those struggling with PTSD, TBI, biological disorders, and more. The talk about ibogaine offers a glimpse of hope b...

Taylor Eyewalker is a doula for human transformation; as a kundalini yoga teacher, Master practitioner and Teacher of Kambo, creator of the Uncoil Method and energetic and biological medicine practitioner. Taylor’s healing work with Kambo focuses on the physical healing to the inner most spiritual. Her mission to support her clients in healing traumas, wounds and core distortions that are living within their DNA so that they may align with their highest and most creative blueprint. She focuses specifically on clearing lineage patterns on a soul level so her clients may be fully free to live within their high...

http://morganenglund.com

Stan Kurtz is revolutionizing human biology by analyzing the blood through a proprietary microscope. Stan's work began as he was able to help his son Ethan overcome an autism diagnosis when his son was in developmental stage. Stan's data based analysis and intuition begins as he uses sensor technology, radionics and infection testing. His unique observations show each person their current state of metabolic function, cellular efficiency, cellular energy, immune efficiency, and bacterial, viral and parasitic infection status. His work is sourced with the highest standards along with proprietary technology including energy, frequency, LED and Laser-based modalities, Quantum Hyperbaics, a...

Scott Ross is a retired Los Angeles County firefighter of 32 years, who has been trail blazing the peer support program for 25 years. He is a master instructor for the IAFF Peer Support training cadre and has his own Peer Support coordinator business to help fire department's elevate their critical incident debriefing programs and peer support programs. Scott is the vice president of the PSPSA conference in San Diego. Scott talks about his journey of the fire service and how peer support has served him and other firefighters as well. 

Jason Cash has been a Long Beach firefighter for 17 years. Jason serves as a vice president for Long Beach Fire Department's Union (Local #372) and also serves as the behavioral health director. Jason's agency, Halos 4 Heroes, was created for First Responders with the intention of helping people who help others. Along the way, H4H has helped Jason repair himself by learning, practicing and teaching positive coping mechanisms. Jason is currently learning more about mental health for first responders and is a peer counselor for his department. The episode revolves around Jason's story and his ability to understand grief and hi...

Matty Fiorenza is a retired firefighter of Anaheim Fire Department. Matty has a non profit behavioral health service for first responders, First Responder Peace & Refuge Foundation, and discuss his mission. The conversation is about how firefighters understand shame in a shame based culture. Matty has been in the field of assiting first responder mental health for over 10 years.

Contact Matty Fiorenza:

frprfoundation.com 

Lisa Mercier is a medium and master reiki practitioner who specializes in working with firefighters and first responders. Lisa returns to Grablives to talk about Jon's experience at the Palisades Fire, spiritual growth, and personal development. Lisa is also a part of Premier First Responder, assisting first responders in crisis around the Orange County and Los Angeles county areas. 

How to contact Lisa:

https://linktr.ee/lisamercier?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTgXU_FYS1eWFxtKgQu2jig2fNSNP4BxLjaIxDJfGjtvylku3ReN7lu9k_aem_FoMLxDyfizgZhbNGvFBwBw

Dr. Brock joins Grablives in a discussion with Jon's back injury and how he recovered with functional neuropractic care. Neuropractic care is a unique blend of chiropractic care and functional neurology that aims to optimize the communication between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Dr. Brock Johnson, D.C., is pioneering a transformative approach to health that integrates chiropractic care with neurological principles—an approach known as Neuropractic care. This innovative method goes beyond traditional chiropractic adjustments, focusing on enhancing brain function to improve overall health, reduce pain, and slow down the effects of aging. Hyp...

Amy Charlesworth is the host of the QNAMY Podcast and a 16-year military veteran serving in the US Army, Amy is extremely passionate about veterans and mental health. Amy is on the Board of Directors for Illuminating Heroes, a non-profit organization that facilitates healing plant medicine retreats in Austin, Texas. Amy joins Grablives to talk about her personal experience with plant medicine or formally known as a class of psychadelics in treatment of her own anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. 





Reaching Amy and interests in Illuminating Heroes:

Donate today to se...

Julio Munoz is a firefighter at Alameda County Fire Department. Julio joins Grablives to talk about his journey about recovery while dealing with the reality of a stressful job as a firefighter. 

Nathan Nussbaum is the founder of the system called, Movmed which is a system that involves education on how you can repair and enhance your body awareness. Nate has an excellent approach towards neurological practices while guiding you through what parts of your body you should focus on building up to provide the most long lasting rewards. By using a comprehensive understanding of the neurological relationships within the body, we can change the way your body feels and functions for the better. This episode brings a revolutionary conversation on how the body functions in regards to the nervous system a...

Reed Wasser is the owner of Human Aeon wellness sanctuary in Long Beach, CA. The fascility offers instruction and access to guided breathing practices, meditation, movement, 
and contrast therapies inclusive of ice plunge, steam, infrared saunas, and hydrotherapy. Reed discusses in detail the power of the breath and cold therapy. Reed studied under Wim Hof directly and includes the Wim Hof technique in many of his services. This conversation offers many insights on what fundamentals are necessary for the human experience and influencing basic practices to use the body's network of intelligence for its own need for balance. 

Duration: 01:55:11

Paul Scrivano is a citizen of Los Angeles who owns multiple business and restaurants in the city and has been an advocate for cleaning up the streets of Los Angeles. This episode talks about Paul's story when he encountered a heart attack and was rescued by LAFD's paramedics. The topics include raw opinions on whos making the decisions that keep the city of Los Angeles in squalor as crime rates are higher than before, drug trafficking, drug use, and decay of the city streets. Paul is a passionate spokesperson who wants answers for the way the current state the...

John Knox is a firefighter/paramedic who was terminated for not being in compliance with LAFD's vaccination mandate. John talks about constitutional rights and humanitarian rights along with an understanding about cognitive dissonance. John Knox served the LAFD for over 20 years along with years of service prior to the LAFD. The conversation leads into John's healing journey prior and his own hurdles with mental health. 

How to contact John and his team:

https://firefightersforfreedom.org/partners-2/

Lisa Mercier is a Reiki Master, certified Past Life Regression Therapist and Hypnotherapist, and certified professional Medium and Intuitive. Lisa returns after episode 27 to further a conversation about the "clair" senses, Lisa's personal UFO experience, and her guidance towards the human intuitive wisdom. 

How to connect to Lisa's work:

https://linktr.ee/lisamercier

Benjamin Fairbrother is an emotional coach who spends his work on organizing a healthy relationship to our human emotions. Ben brings a tentative take on how and why emotions promote growth for our well being. 

Cory Poolman is a former Navy Seal who is a traditionally trained Missoko Bwiti Iboga Provider. Cory shares his healing journey and his trip to Africa to learn about this amazing medicine of Iboga. Iboga, revered as the 'chief' of plant medicines, is an intelligent and potent healer and teacher. While recognized for its profound efficacy in addiction recovery, this ancient plant medicine has been a cornerstone of psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual healing for millennia, practiced by the Bwiti people of Gabon. Its healing potential extends far beyond addressing addiction, offering a transformative journey toward holistic well-being and s...

Jules Horn is an official ambassador for the organization "Human Garage" that dedicates the somatic release of trauma stored in the fascia of the body. Fascial Maneuvers can access your body’s stored trauma energy & allow you to finally release these stuck emotions that keep you in mental and physical dis-ease. Jules talks about his personal journey of healing with Human Garage and fasting. Join us on this powerful episode to seek healing and transmutation of chronic pain and injuries, a common theme found within the first responder community.

Human Garage and their message is practical, simple, and...

Mike Kim is a retired LAFD firefighter/paramedic of 14 years and currently works for Murrieta Fire Department. Mike's life work is dedicated to functional fitness biomechanics and helping people undo chronic pain through re-education of how the body functions. 

Mike Kim's program:

https://www.iebiomechanics.com/

Kevin Welsh is a 13 year firefighter/paramedic for LA County Fire Department who joins Grablives to share his personal journey and self discovery. Kevin is a co-host on “The Fire You Carry” podcast and team member of the non-profit “Fire up Program”. 

Contacts and programs:

https://www.fireupprogram.com/

https://thefireyoucarry.com/

Morgan Englund is a retired Los Angeles City firefighter who is a keynote speaker and sound healing facilitator. Morgan shares his mental health healing journey with MDMA/Psilocybin along with sound. 

contact for Morgan and his services:

http://morganenglund.com

http://runestoneranch.org

Sgt. Chris Gerber is a retired police officer of 27 years of service. Sgt. Gerber opens up about his catlystic series of events that led him down his path of healing and overcoming symptoms such as anxiety and panic. 

Matty Fiorenza is a retired firefighter/paramedic from Anaheim Fire Department who is a keynote speaker, mental health facilitator, and works with first responders in recovery. Matty appears in the documentary film "PTSD 911" Matty joins Grablives in an important conversation that delivers a message on vulnerability as Matty shows up for himself in his own struggles and accomplishments. 

Rishi Kahtri is a part owner of Clear Mind Treatment who offer ketamine, spravato, TMS, EMDR, hypotherapy, psychological, & case management. Rishi goes into detail about what ketamine offers as an assistance to helping clients overcome obstacles and mental blocks that are hidden in the subconscious mind. 


IF INTERESTED CHECK OUT CLEAR MIND'S TREATMENT FASCILITIES:
https://clearmindtreatment.com/

Hana K'KOA Miller is a holistic health educator and acupunturist. Hana opens up about her own healing journey through Traditional Chinese medicine and ayahuasca. Hana's messege is about awakening the healer within through finding balance and radical responsibility for your life. 

Reach out to Hana and her work through here:

https://linktr.ee/thebalancedhealer?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Dr. Heather Williams returns to Grablives in a converation revolving around the word resilience and its important factors. The topics bring up reoccuring issues in relating to perseverance of mind, body, and spirit. 

Angela Graham is a former Santa Clara County Firefighter and is the founder of the S.I.R.E.N. Project. The non profit organization gives first responders access to alternative healing medicines, including psilocybin and 5-meo-DMT. 

Maggie Hernandez is a registered associate MFT who works with the more difficult patients by treating them with EMDR and somatic work. Maggie is also a spouse to a firefighter who works with Pasadena Fire Department. 

Wolf Purnananada Jowers is a master practitioner of Kambo. This medicine has been shown to be an entheogen and a key component in trreating PTSD and biological conditions. Wolf joins Grablives on a special educational episode on the intelligence and the consciousness of this powerful potent medicine. 

Dan Sullivan is an engineer with the city of Los Angeles Fire Department and joins Grablives to talk about personal growth and how it coincides with mental health. 

Dr. Heather Williams created Premier First Responder Psychological Services which focuses on crisis response and peer support for local fire and police departments. Heather joins Grablives by speaking on different avenues and ways of thought to provoke greater awareness. 

Beau Porter is a firefighter of over 20 years in South Los Angeles at fire station 33. Beau returns to Grablives to talk about truth, honesty, genuine character, and tribal connection in relation to the epidemic of mental health.

Lisa Mercier is a crisis response coordinator, reiki master, medium, hypnotherapist, and spiritual coach. She has a diverse background in varius fields that leads her as part of the "Premier First Responder Psychological Services" team. She specializes in helping individuals recognize the power and acuracy of their intuition. 

Anthony Hernandez is a retired CALFIRE firefighter and peer supporter at AceraHealth. Anthony joins Grablives and tells his story that is heartfelt and honest. He brings the beauty of harnessing the human spirit through adversity. 

Jon and Trevor recap the year of 2023 along with transparency between both Jon and Trevor's personal growth.

Trevor and Jon talk about anxiety and hypervigilance. 

Sean Forster is a master kambo practitioner, breathwork facilitator, and a therapist who specializes on interpersonal healing. Sean joins grablives in a special conversation to look at trauma and what it does to our systems on a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual level. 

Jon and Trevor meet with returning guest Daniella Borah, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist. The topic revolves around regaining romance and intimacy around children and newborns. 

Jon meets with firefighter Jason Villigiante and apparatus operator Sean Baker who did a sleep study together. The episode revolves around various bio hacks and reflection on sleep and practices to forward a momentum on proper sleep hygiene. 

Sean Baker is an apparatus operator for the city of Los Angeles fire department. Trevor, Jon, and Sean discuss leadership qualities along with his role within the LAFD boxing club. 

Erin Woodward is a nurse practitioner who highlights a broken healthcare system along with treatment for those who are recieving behavioral health care at the ER. Trevor, Jon, and Erin discuss more important topics revolving around behavioral health from a caretaker perspective. 

Trevor presents a drill on gut health, another important piece to behavioral health

Trevor and Jon honor suicide prevention month by discussing suicide and the art of letting go. 

Jon gives a brief drill on the power of the heart.

Trevor and Jon discuss mental hygiene and preventative maintenance with one's mental health. 

Trevor presents a short drill on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

Daniella Borah is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Trevor and Jon discuss with Daniella how to achieve optimal balance in relationships with self and partnerships.

Jon Vargas presents a short drill on the present moment. 

Jason Shelton is a 8 year Navy Seal veteran and a 21 year firefighter/paramedic. Jason speaks on sleep depravation and the program called "Sixty Two Romeo", an effort to find restful sleep and improving behavioral health among firefighters and veterans. 

Jason Teter is a 23 year firefighter who works on a fireboat and works in conjunction with the department's diver program. Jason talks about leadership and a deep dive into his understanding of behavioral health and firefighting culture. 

Alejandro Zavala is the director of behavioral health at the union for the city of Los Angeles firefighters. (UFLAC). Jon and Alejandro talk about "familia", and bringing unity to the members of the city of Los Angeles fire department. 

Hugo Catalan Jr. is the chemical and behavioral addictions manager at UFLAC (the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City). Trevor and Hugo discuss how a firefighter can get help and a whole new approach towards the epidemic of behavioral health. 

Kendall Wood is a yoga teacher who has an emphasis on group wellness and yoga therapy for firefighters, first responders, and veterans. Kendall's fiance is a firefighter and we discuss her views on how to recieve a loved one coming home from duty. Her website can access a free yoga therapy session on kendallanne.com/grablives

Jon and Trevor discuss shadow work and relating to core wounds.

Beau Porter is a 3rd generation firefighter with 20 years of experience working at a busy assignment in South Los Angeles. His focus has shifted to mental health in the last year and he comes on this week to share some of the tools he's learned. 

Trevor, Jon, and Wolf join together in discussion of the mother wound and clearing ancestral lineage. 

Amber Caudle is a chef who brings consciousness into food and the embodiment of the divine feminine.

Trevor and Jon discuss their personal experiences and shift the perspective on addiction.

Wolf Purnananda is a transformational specialist who introduces alternative medicines: ayahuasca and iboga. 

Trevor discusses the ability to change our narrative and a shift of perspective that is essential to inner monologue.

Jon and Trevor introduce the value of the human experience. Jon shares his story about recovering from a head injury and facing suicide ideation. 

Trevor and Jon discuss the fundamental topic of sovereignty and its benefit towards our behavioral health. 

The grablives pilot is an introduction to firefighters Trevor Stepan and Jon Vargas. The grablives acronym is used when a firefighter is down, missing, or trapped. The acronym is used in addition to behavioral health and talking about the important tools used to assist those in need.