The Journey with Mark Astor
What happens when success doesn’t come in a straight line? The Journey with Mark Astor explores the paths most people never talk about the setbacks, turning points, and internal battles that quietly define who we become. Hosted by attorney Mark Astor, this podcast goes beyond surface-level conversations to uncover the real stories behind leadership, recovery, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
Each week, Mark sits down with guests who have navigated complex journeys of their own from business leaders and legal professionals to behavioral health experts and individuals shaped by life-altering experiences. These conversations challenge assumptions, shift perspective, and invite listeners to rethink what progress truly looks like. If you’re interested in honest dialogue, meaningful insight, and stories that stay with you long after the episode ends, this podcast was created for you.
The Journey with Mark Astor
Latest Episodes
Ep. 27 Why 80% Of Criminal Cases Are Mental Health Issues: The School Bus Analogy with Shannon Roy
What if the criminal justice system has been approaching rehabilitation completely backwards? Shannon Roy, a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience, shares a powerful analogy that reframes how we think about mental ...
Ep. 26 How Opioid Addiction Cost Him Everything And Led To 95% Sales Close Rates with Jake Stahl
What happens when a top pharma salesman with a 95% close rate loses everything to addiction and has to move back in with his parents at age 50? Jake Stahl's story isn't just about falling down-it's about the strategic comeback that led him to c...
Ep. 25 Molested Child Becomes Mental Health Counselor: How Trauma Shows Up In The Body with Kayla Myers
What happens when childhood trauma manifests as mysterious physical symptoms that doctors can't explain? Kayla Myers was pulled out of school for nearly two years with debilitating stomach aches and fatigue that left her barely able to walk. Af...
Ep. 24 Meet Our COO: How We Built A Law Firm That Actually Serves Families with Jessica Douglas
What happens when a law firm stops operating like chaos and starts running like a sophisticated business? Jessica Douglas, Chief Operating Officer at Mark Astor's mental health and addiction law firm, reveals the transformation that's helping h...
Ep. 23 How She Lost Her Law License And Built A $10K Jet Podcast Empire with Blanca Perper
What would you do if you lost your law license for three years after becoming the victim of a financial crime? Blanca Perper faced this exact nightmare scenario, spending nearly a million dollars to prove her innocence and fight for her profess...