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.

Episodes

Ep. 9 Addiction, Overdose And The Fight That Saved His Life with Former NHL Player Chris Nilan

What happens when the identity that made you successful is the same one that nearly destroys you? In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Chris Nilan opens up about the life behind the fights both on the ice and far beyond it. From growin...

March 31, 2026 • 51:55

Ep. 8 Rewriting Mental Health Narratives Through Fiction with Danielle Blum

What if everything we’ve been taught about mental health especially in movies and media is completely wrong? In this episode, Danielle Blum shares how her journey as an author evolved into something much deeper: a mission to challenge the harmf...

March 24, 2026 • 30:23

Ep. 7 Why Leaving An Abusive Relationship Is So Much Harder Than It Looks with Maggie Mccane

Why do people stay in abusive relationships even when the danger is clear from the outside? In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with licensed clinical social worker Maggie Mccane to explore the complex psychological dynamics behind tr...

March 17, 2026 • 47:12

Ep. 6 The Power Of Serving First: How Relationships Create Billion-Dollar Opportunities with Steven Ramona

What does it really mean to lead with service in a world that often rewards self-promotion? In this episode, Mark Astor sits down with Steven Ramona to explore how genuine relationship-building, consistent value, and a servant-first mindset can...

March 10, 2026 • 36:18

Ep. 5 Workplace Sexual Harassment: Why Retaliation Is the Real Threat with JoDee Neil

In this powerful episode of The Journey with Mark Astor, Mark sits down with former prosecutor and civil litigator JoDee Neil to unpack one of the most misunderstood realities of workplace sexual harassment: retaliation. While m...

March 03, 2026 • 49:44

Ep. 4 The Crime Scene That Sparked a Fight Against Generational Addiction with Kacia Warren

A family home became a crime scene. What followed wasn’t just grief it was a reckoning. In this deeply personal conversation, Kacia Warren shares how losing her sister to a devastating combination of prescription medication and fentanyl forced ...

February 24, 2026 • 40:14

Ep. 3 Raised Around Meth, Lost In Addiction, Now Leading Others To Recovery with Joshua Pair

What happens when addiction isn’t something you stumbled into but something you were raised around?Joshua Pair grew up in a world where methamphetamine wasn’t hidden it was normalized. What began as exposure eventually became experimenta...

February 17, 2026 • 29:00

Ep. 2 From Adversity To Authority: The Rise Of A Podcast Growth Expert with Olivia Atkin

What if the very moment that threatened to derail your dreams… became the reason you built something bigger? At just 9 years old, Olivia Atkin was diagnosed with epilepsy a life-altering experience that forced her to trade Junior Olympic swim l...

February 10, 2026 • 45:34

Ep. 1 From Teen Entrepreneur To IP Enforcer: How Brand Protection Builds Real Wealth with L.A. Perkins

What if the key to multiplying your business valuation wasn’t just hustle but a trademark? In this episode of The Journey, attorney Mark G. Astor sits down with brand protection strategist and IP litigator L.A. Perkins to explore the l...

February 03, 2026 • Episode 1 • 30:02