• E39 - THIS is USA 250 | Laurie Bratone, Stephanie Hoitt, John Marinan
    Apr 22 2026

    The 'Core Energy Experience' presents the deepest dive into the inner workings of America's 250th Celebration on the internet. Strap in for a conversation jam-packed with exhilarating news, cutting-edge ideas, and true LOVE for our country.

    Laurie Bratone is Executive Director at the Sandy Hook Foundation.

    Stephanie Hoitt is on the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees, serves on the Board of the Sandy Hook Foundation, and works with various charities including the VNA.

    John Marinan is Head of Derivatives Advisory / Global Markets at MUFG, and an Advisor to the board of Sail 4th 250.

    Expect to Experience:
    - Sandy Hook National Park's involvement in the American Anniversary
    - Memories from America's Bicentennial in 1976
    - Using Apple Vision One Goggles for National Park learning experiences
    - The bureaucracy behind preserving parks
    and so much more...


    Learn more about Sandy Hook Foundation on
    YouTube: @SandyHookFoundationNJ
    Instagram: @sandyhook.nj
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandyHookFoundation/


    Follow Laurie on
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-bratone-41a96358/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.bratone/
    Instagram: @lbratone

    Follow Stephanie on
    Instagram: @shoitt
    Facebook: Stephanie Lutz Hoitt

    Follow John on Instagram: @stats_confirms

    Learn more about Sail4th250 at https://sail4th.org/

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

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    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)
    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions

    #usa #250 #independenceday #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #patriotic #sandyhook #celebration #nationalparks #kdb #freedom #nationalpark #event #apple #sail4th250 #interview

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • E38 - Freedom Through Fear | Guryan Tighe
    Apr 14 2026

    The 'Core Energy Experience' presents an insightful and highly engaging conversation filled with impactful, wise, authentic ENERGY.

    Guryan Tighe is a Fear Technician. She is the Author of the book, "Unmasking Fear: How Fears Are Our Gateways to Freedom"

    Expect to Experience
    - How Guryan's journey led her from Empathy to Fear
    - The Role of The Fear Technician
    - Peeking into the Relationship Between Courage & Fear
    - A Lesson in the Important Difference Between "And" & "Or"
    - What our personal Fear Cues are, and How To Utilize Them
    - Integrating the Internal Compass with the External Compass To Find Purpose
    And so much more...

    Follow Guryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guryan-tighe/
    Follow Guryan on Instagram: @unmaskingfear


    You can buy a copy of Guryan's new book, "Unmasking Fear: How Fears Are Our Gateways to Freedom" here: https://www.amazon.com/Unmasking-Fear-Fears-Gateways-Freedom/dp/0757325483

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

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    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)

    #fear #technician #unmasked #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #trusttheprocess #empathy #courage #kdb #freedom #fightflightfreeze #fawn #selfhelp #motivation #fearresponse #lifelessons #mindset #interview

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    25 mins
  • E37 - The Core Principles of Michael Ghegan
    Apr 7 2026

    The 'Core Energy Experience' presents an inspiring and truly enlightening conversation filled with exhilarating, emotional, authentic ENERGY.

    Michael Ghegan is a world-renowned Saxophonist, Keyboardist, Vocalist, Composer, Programmer, and Producer who's toured the world with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Keiko Matsui, and countless other A-list stars. He is also a great friend.

    Expect to Experience
    - Michael's start as a teen knuckleball pitcher
    - The influence of Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane on Michael's life
    - The Fear of performing live for the first time
    - Being the Saxophonist on Michael Jackson's "Immortal" Tour for 3.5 years
    - Getting the call to work with Elton John
    - Getting cold-called by Cirque Du Soleil
    - The "invisibility trick" to touring
    - Why practice is NOT supposed to be fun
    - The relationship between competitive sport & musicianship
    And so much more...

    Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaelghegan
    Learn more about Michael Ghegan at https://michaelghegan.com/

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)
    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions

    #musicianlife #musician #michaelghegan #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #trusttheprocess #workethic #10000hours #kdb #saxophone #lifestory #worldtour #justintimberlake #michaeljackson #cirquedusoleil #eltonjohn #mindset #andreabocelli #keikomatsui

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • E36 - Life Through The Lens | Tommy Pantaleo
    Mar 24 2026

    The 'Core Energy Experience' presents a moving and highly charged conversation filled with lots of emotional, exhilarating, authentic ENERGY.

    Tommy Pantaleo is a professional photographer specializing in Sports, Events, Headshots and Branding. He's also a great friend.

    Expect to Experience
    - An appearance on ⁨@TheDrewBarrymoreShow⁩
    - The stories behind Tommy's many nicknames
    - How Tommy's ENERGY creates opportunity in his career
    - The role of art in Tommy's life since childhood
    - Ways he bounced back from the darkest days of his life
    - How stepping out of his comfort zone as a photographer changed his life forever
    - Gifting a stained-glass Jet's Logo to ⁨@garyvee⁩
    - The importance of learning something new every day
    And so much more...

    Follow Tommy on Instagram: @tommy_pants

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)
    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions

    #photography #photographer #anabolic #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #trusttheprocess #divorce #kdb #purpose #drewbarrymoreshow #garyvee

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • E35 - Pastor Jason Tucker
    Mar 10 2026

    Jason Tucker is Senior Pastor at Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church in Red Bank, NJ. He hosts "The Reclaimed Leader" podcast and is publishing his first book entitled, "Speaking Their Language: Leading Your Church to Reach Younger Generations".


    Expect to Experience

    - Jason's coast to coast move as a teen in high school

    - How faith found him when he least expected it

    - The importance of Trusting Your Process over long periods of perceived darkness

    - What it felt like to disappoint family by walking a spiritual path

    - Where Jason derives his passion for youth development

    - Why church attendance fell into decline

    - His Core principles for re-vitalizing churches geared towards young people

    and so much more...


    You can learn more about Pastor Jason & Tower Hill Church at https://www.towerhillchurch.org/


    Instagram: @towerhillchurch

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/towerhillchurchNJ

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TowerHillChurch/

    X: https://x.com/THCredbank


    Check out "The Reclaimed Leader Podcast at https://reclaimedleader.com/


    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11


    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!


    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.


    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)

    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)

    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions


    #church #spirituality #towerhill #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #trusttheprocess #faith #kdb #churchrevival

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • E34 - The Power of Love in Business | Owen Burns
    Mar 3 2026

    The ‘Core Energy Experience’ presents an insightful and empowering conversation with Owen Burns. Owen is an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author of "The Power of Love in Business: 12 Principles to Help You and Your Business Thrive"

    Prepare to Experience
    - The top-down pathologies that cultivate fear, anxiety, and isolation in Corporate America
    - How Owen took a publicly traded company from 50% of plan to 120% of plan in 6 months
    - Why "Love-Based Companies" outperform competitors by 20%
    - The "Open/Closed Cup" Exercise for more effective communication
    - How to flip the "Love Switch"
    - The power of Neurolinguistic Programming
    - Spirituality's role in business
    and so much more...

    You can purchase a copy of "The Power of Love in Business: 12 Principles to Help You and Your Business Thrive" here: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Love-Business-Principles-Thrive/dp/B0DM65TV7P

    Reach out to Owen at: https://burnsbrightconsulting.com/

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)
    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions

    #love #business #relationships #energy #experience #podcast #core #coreenergyexperience #awareness #respect #kdb #trust

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • E33 - Stop And Smell The Roses | Keith Buff
    Feb 24 2026

    Keith Buff is the author of 'Determination: Surviving A Devastating Brain Trauma'. He's written and starred in a documentary about his awe-inspiring recovery entitled, "Against the Tide". It depicts his trials & tribulations re-learning everything after a nearly deadly brain injury in1970's Seabright, New Jersey.

    For more information on Keith Buff including his book and film, head to:
    keithbuff.com

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Co-Producer, Associate Director: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)

    #braintrauma #health #recovery #core #energy #experience #podcast

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    11 mins
  • E32 - A New Road To Recovery | Trevor Eyerkuss
    Feb 19 2026

    Trevor Eyerkuss is Program Director at the Archangel Centers. Created in partnership with Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, the Archangel Centers are Recovery & Treatment Centers with a holistic approach to treating addiction. They have locations in East Windsor, Tinton Falls and Iselin, New Jersey. He is also an integral part of Jetty Surf Shop, a longtime member of the Long Branch Ocean Rescue Squad, and a good friend.

    Prepare to experience a heart-wrenching REAL recovery journey after 13 years of addiction. In this episode, we discuss how Trevor uses his struggles to help people and live his true purpose.

    Get in touch with Trevor on Instagram: @trevor_eyer

    Reach out to the Archangel Centers:
    Phone - (888)464-6182
    Email - info@archangelcenters.com
    Website - https://archangelcenters.com/

    Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kdb11

    If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe!

    Thank you for your time, ENERGY & support. Much appreciated 🫶.

    Host: Kurt Bruckmann (@coreenergykurt)
    Social Media Editor & Distribution: Alex Fabio (@munkpunk_)
    Recorded at Wreck'd Productions

    #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #recoveryispossible #core #energy #experience #podcast

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    1 hr and 2 mins