Imagine entering a maximum security prison in order to interview a murderer. That's exactly what Dr. Wendy Smith did in order to get to the root cause of adult violence.

Dr. Smith has a fascinating interview with Brad on the motives behind The Menendez Brothers murders, and what drove them to kill their parents, along with her latest book, Before Their Crimes: What We're Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing.

Juvenile crime doesn't just happen-there is always a story behind it. And Dr. Smith gives us clues for healing.

ABOUT DR. WENDY SMITH:

Wendy Smith has had a lifelong interest in vulnerable youth, especially those affected by the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. In her 35 years of psychotherapy practice, she treated many survivors of child maltreatment, and she is an expert in trauma and child development.

Her latest book, Before Their Crimes: What We're Misunderstanding about Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing is a ground-breaking expose that sheds new light on the relationship of childhood trauma and juvenile crime.

Her first book, Youth Leaving Foster Care: a developmental, relationship-based approach to practice, was a text for social work graduate students.

A dedicated youth advocate, Dr. Smith was both a commissioner and chair of the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families, serving for eight years.

She has been recognized by both the City and County of Los Angeles for her work with youth-serving community organizations, and has received awards from organizations such as The Alliance for Children’s Rights and CASA of Los Angeles.

She has served on the boards of United Friends of the Children, the Children’s Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch, the Anti-recidivism Coalition, and Venice Family Clinic, where she also chaired the Behavioral Health and Child Development Committee. She is a founding member and current chair of the board of the National Foster Youth Institute. She is also a former professor and associate dean of curriculum planning and assessment at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where she now serves on the Board of Councilors. Dr. Smith has published articles on brain development & child welfare and has also appeared in the Netflix series The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.

She lives with her husband in Los Angeles.

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose.

Joel Comm shares with Brad the secret to his 30+ years of success—as he calls it, The Fun Formula—his TED Talk, the iFart app, and his latest venture, AI For Everyone Podcast.

This episode has lots of funny moments as Joel shares his journey, and even creates a campfire song for brad using the latest AI tools.

ABOUT JOEL COMM:

Joel Comm is an American author, Internet marketer, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur and the host of AI For Everyone, a podcast that makes today’s AI trends, easy and simple to learn.

A New York Times best-selling author of 15 books, including Twitter Power 3.0, Adsense and KaChing!, Joel has been showing us how to stay ahead of the technological trends for over 30 years. His first website was amongst the first 18,000 websites in the world back in 1995!

Along with Travis Wright, Joel is also the co-host of The Bad Crypto Podcast, taking their audience down the weekly rabbit hole of blockchain technology. The show is listened to in 180 countries around in the world and, is one of the top crypto-related shows globally. With over 400,000 downloads a month, the show provides an informative and entertaining take on the Blockchain revolution that is changing the world.

Joel is also the host and producer of the world’s first competitive Internet reality show, The Next Internet Millionaire.

He created a #1 best-selling iPhone app, iFart, which became one of the most talked about novelty iPhone apps of all time.

Having worked with Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Alibaba, Harvard, The United Nations and Twitter through the years, Joel is always exploring new methods of leveraging his expertise and technology to educate, inspire and entertain others.

For more information, please visit joelcomm.com

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose

Doctor Randi Shannon returns for a visit to share with Brad the power of the human body to heal itself, longevity secrets, what NOT to eat, and her new children's book Tongue Tales, which dives into how our tongue, hair and nails reveal how healthy, or unhealthy we really are.

Also, Rani is now a regular on Coast to Coast radio, and shares her interview experiences with George Nori.

If you are into health and longevity, this is a fascinating episode.

ABOUT DR. RANDI SHANNON, ND.

With over 20 years of experience in nutrition, longevity, anti-aging, and stress-related health issues, Dr. Shannon is a recognized authority in natural health.

Through her studies of global cultures, she emphasizes the critical role of healthy food choices in promoting optimal health, particularly in cardiovascular health, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory diseases. Her extensive research and practice in addressing over 1,000 so-called "incurable" conditions have equipped her with deep knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Shannon’s unique expertise lies in her face, tongue, and fingernail analysis—a technique that provides an accurate insight into a person’s systemic and physical health. By carefully examining the appearance of fingernails and the tongue, she can identify the health and vitality of various organs. These physical signs often reveal underlying health issues before they manifest in more serious ways.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Shannon is committed to delivering exceptional client care, ensuring that everyone has access to quality holistic healthcare. Her mission is to reflect the healing presence of God by improving the health of those she serves.

Driven by a heartfelt desire to help others on their journey to wellness, Dr. Shannon offers guidance and support every step of the way—whether you’re aiming to enhance your overall health, address specific concerns, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle.

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HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose