Episodes

  • Rebuilding Trust with Communities | A Former Cop’s Wake-Up Call

    Rebuilding Trust with Communities | A Former Cop’s Wake-Up Call
    Mar 1 2026
    Content note: This episode includes suicide, trauma, and difficult experiences within law enforcement. If you’re struggling, please see resources linked below.Linnsey sits down with Jason Lehman — former Long Beach police officer, leadership coach, and founder of the nonprofit Why’d You Stop Me — for a candid conversation about trauma in law enforcement, moral injury, officer suicide, and what real accountability looks like when someone chooses to change. Jason shares the pivotal moments that shifted his perspective as an officer and ultimately reshaped his mission.They dive into what departments are — and aren’t — doing to support officer wellness, why “hurt people hurt people” can show up so intensely in policing, and Jason’s practical 3-step reset for de-escalating yourself before things spiral.Why’d You Stop Me focuses on bridging the gap between communities and law enforcement by teaching communication, procedural fairness, and conflict navigation skills — helping both officers and civilians build trust, accountability, and safer interactions from both sides.In this episode:Trauma + power + “missing skill sets” in policingMoral injury, adrenaline chasing, and why it turns destructiveLaw enforcement suicide: what the numbers really look likeThe origin story and mission of nonprofit Why’d You Stop MeA simple 3-step de-escalation tool you can use anywhereGuestsJason Lehman | InstagramWhy’d You Stop Me | WebsiteWhy’d You Stop Me | ContactShow HostLinnsey Dolson | Instagram🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.1. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988📞 Dial 988 (U.S.)Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis.Offers confidential emotional support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges, or emotional distress.Call, text, or chat online.Free and available across the United States.👉 https://988lifeline.org/2. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline📞 1-800-950-6264💬 Text: “NAMI” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)🌐 https://www.nami.org/helpNAMI provides:Emotional supportReferrals to local mental health servicesEducation and guidance for individuals and familiesPeer-run support groupsTexting 741741 connects you with trained volunteers through the Crisis Text Line, available 24/7.3. Badge of Life / Blue H.E.L.P.A dedicated resource network for first responders including law enforcement.Provides peer support, crisis resources, and mental health education specific to officers and first responders.Blue H.E.L.P. has a robust online support community.👉 https://www.bluehelp.org/👉 https://www.badgeoflife.org/4. California Peer Support (Law Enforcement)A statewide resource for officers and staff in law enforcement looking for peer support or mental health referrals.Connects law enforcement personnel with trained peer supporters.Can offer guidance on counseling, crisis intervention, and wellness programs.Often organized by county and agency.👉 Search: “California Law Enforcement Peer Support” and your county (e.g., LA County, Orange County, San Diego County, etc.)5. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) – Officer Wellness ResourcesNational organization providing wellness guidance and connections to support networks.Offers toolkits, best practices, and mental health program recommendations tailored for police agencies and officers.Resources cover trauma, stress management, and organizational culture.👉 https://www.theiacp.org/resources/mental-health6. California Wellbeing & Crisis Support ServicesCalifornia Peer-Run Warm Line / County Behavioral Health HotlinesThese are statewide support lines that offer non-clinical support for people struggling emotionally but not in immediate crisis:California Warm Line (Peer Support):📞 Call or text: 1-855-845-7415 (Mon–Fri, peer support for emotional health)County Behavioral Health Access Lines:Every county in CA has a behavioral health hotline that can connect you to crisis services, therapy referrals, and support programs.➡ Search: “ Behavioral Health Access Line — California”Example (Los Angeles):👉 https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/Example (San Diego):👉 https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/📌 Bonus: Peer Support / Officer-Focused Therapy Networks• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)Supports officers, families, and survivors of line-of-duty tragedy.👉 https://cops.org/• The Blue Courage Training & Support CommunityOffers wellness-focused training...
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    44 mins
  • Monetize Your Gift | David D. Simons on Turning Knowledge Into 6-Figure Days

    Monetize Your Gift | David D. Simons on Turning Knowledge Into 6-Figure Days
    Feb 15 2026

    Do you have a gift or talent — but no idea how to turn it into income? This episode is for you.

    Linnsey sits down with David D. Simons — founder of Kingdom Social Media — to break down how he went from getting expelled in high school to building a digital agency that has generated millions in client results.

    David opens up about growing up in a strict Ghanaian household with only four “acceptable” career options, walking away from engineering to pursue digital media, and what happened when he lost both his job and his biggest client within weeks of each other.

    They unpack what it really looks like to build from scratch — the grind, the discipline, the faith, and the risk behind entrepreneurship — plus the practical frameworks David uses to help speakers, coaches, and consultants monetize what they already know.

    Because most people don’t fail from lack of talent.

    They fail because they never learn how to distribute their gift.

    Guests

    David D. Simons | Kingdom Social Media | Website


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    45 mins
  • Simplifying Going Viral | Dayna Marie on Building a 6.8M Following

    Simplifying Going Viral | Dayna Marie on Building a 6.8M Following
    Feb 1 2026

    Building a following is one thing. Turning it into a career is another.

    Linnsey sits down with Dayna Marie — TikTok creator with 6.8M followers — to talk about what it really takes to blow up on social media, stay relevant, and actually make money doing it.

    Dayna opens up about the reality of content houses, how she went from behind-the-camera videographer to one of the early TikTok creators, and why consistency matters more than talent when it comes to growth — plus how influencer income really works, when the money starts, and where it actually comes from.

    They also get vulnerable about the messy side of influencer life: public relationships, cheating culture in LA, dating when you’re more successful than your partner, and what “secure love” looks like when you finally find someone who’s on your level.

    Guests

    Dayna Marie | TikTok | Instagram


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    49 mins
  • Why “Marketing” Doesn’t Sell Products | Bruce Cardenas’ Brand Playbook

    Why “Marketing” Doesn’t Sell Products | Bruce Cardenas’ Brand Playbook
    Jan 18 2026

    Building a brand? Selling a product? Want a stronger network? Push play.


    Linnsey sits down with Bruce Cardenas — former Marine, LAPD officer, and celebrity bodyguard turned brand-builder — to unpack how relationships and sweat equity helped take Quest from kitchen-made protein bars to a $1B cash sale, and how he repeated the playbook with Legendary Foods.

    This episode delivers priceless insight on what actually moves product (spoiler: it’s not “marketing” the way most people think). Bruce breaks down the power of leading with value, building real relationships, and the hard lessons he learned when cash flow nearly wiped him out. This is a lesson every founder needs to hear before learning them the hard way.

    Guests

    Bruce Cardenas | Instagram | Website

    Legendary Foods | Instagram


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    41 mins
  • Escaping the Autopilot Life | How Linda Kim Built Passive Income & Time Freedom

    Escaping the Autopilot Life | How Linda Kim Built Passive Income & Time Freedom
    Dec 28 2025

    Linnsey sits down with entrepreneur and single mom Linda Kim to talk about escaping the autopilot life and building time freedom through passive income.

    After years in a nine-to-five, a divorce, and getting laid off as a single parent, Linda shares how investing in mentorship, shifting her mindset, and taking action changed everything. She shares how hiring the right mentor fast-tracked her success, why mindset matters more than strategy, and how she built passive income while raising two kids.

    This episode is for anyone who feels stuck on autopilot and knows there has to be more. It’s an honest conversation about fear, freedom, and choosing a life you don’t need a vacation from.

    Guests

    Linda Kim | Instagram

    Coaching | BnB Mastery Society


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    40 mins
  • From Bankrupt to $300M | How David Rivero Rebuilt & Created Recession-Proof Wealth

    From Bankrupt to $300M | How David Rivero Rebuilt & Created Recession-Proof Wealth
    Dec 7 2025

    Linnsey sits down with entrepreneur and founder of Monetize Talks, David Rivero, to break down how he went from bankrupt, living with his parents, and getting booked into downtown LA jail — to generating over $300M in sales.

    This one isn’t for the straight-A crowd. It’s for the driven and ambitious. If you want real talk on entrepreneurship — plus gold nuggets to grow your business and stay locked in — this episode is for you.

    Guests

    David Rivero | Instagram

    Monetize Talks | Website


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    44 mins
  • Growing Up in the Crossfire of Addiction | A Mother–Daughter Conversation

    Growing Up in the Crossfire of Addiction | A Mother–Daughter Conversation
    Nov 16 2025

    In this deeply personal episode of Bare It All with Linnsey, Linnsey invites her daughter Melanie to talk about what it was really like growing up in the middle of her addiction.


    The two sit down and open up about the moments that hurt, the loyalty and love that held them together, and what forgiveness looks like from the child’s perspective.


    They talk about how addiction touches everyone in the family, the quiet burdens kids carry, and how healing is possible on both sides. It’s a candid conversation and a reminder that no matter how messy the past gets, families can still grow, heal, and come back stronger.


    Guests

    Melanie Madison | Instagram


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    27 mins
  • Financial Freedom After Divorce | How Dana Goldfarb Rebuilt & Empowers Women

    Financial Freedom After Divorce | How Dana Goldfarb Rebuilt & Empowers Women
    Nov 2 2025

    Linnsey sits down with realtor, mom, and creator Dana Goldfarb to talk about leaving an unhealthy relationship, raising kids without a village, and rebuilding your life through real estate and smart money moves.

    Dana shares her entrepreneurial story — from selling Levi’s jeans at just 12 years old in Tel Aviv to building a thriving real estate career in the US. She breaks down why maintaining your own income matters, how to cut expenses fast, and how saving $20 a day can grow into owning your first property. This episode is for every woman who’s ever thought, “I can’t leave because I can’t afford to.” Dana’s here to remind you — you can.

    Guests

    Dana Goldfarb | Instagram


    Show Host

    Linnsey Dolson: Instagram


    🎙️ Know Someone With a Story That Needs to Be Heard?

    If you’ve got a story of rising from the ashes, thriving in recovery, building something from nothing, or just keeping it real through the chaos — we want to hear from you.


    Whether it’s you or someone you know, send a DM to Linnsey on social media and tell share why they’d be a perfect guest on Bare It All With Linnsey.


    No filters. No fluff. Unfiltered voices— unforgettable stories.


    📲 DM @linnseydolson on Instagram or TikTok to connect.
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    38 mins