A Lighthouse in the Dark
A Lighthouse in the Dark is a heartfelt podcast about resilience, healing, grief, mental wellness, purpose, and human connection. Hosted by Michael Fishman, each episode shares honest conversations and personal reflections to help listeners feel seen, supported, and reminded that even in life’s darkest moments, light can still be found.
Episodes
13 episodes
Deeyah Khan: Walking Into Darkness to Find the Light
In this powerful episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with Emmy and Peabody-winning documentarian, artist, and human rights advocate Deeyah Khan for a courageous conversation about hope, humanity, extremi...
A Place Called Home by David Ambroz: Survival, Resilience, and the Power to Change
What happens when a child the world treats as invisible decides he will not be erased?In this deeply moving and urgently necessary episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with author, activist, fost...
Are We Trading Our Humanity for Technology? Your Data, Your Dignity & the Future of Freedom with Martin Adamian
Technology connects us, informs us, and makes life more convenient—but what are we giving up in return?Michael Fishman sits down with professor, author, and former civil rights attorney Martin Adamian for a powerful conversation about pr...
James Pickens Jr.: A Cowboy’s Heart, an Actor’s Soul, A Doctor's Mind & an Advocate for Life
In this captivating episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with his longtime friend and mentor James Pickens Jr. for a powerful conversation about craft, courage, legacy, friendship, and what it means to ke...
Melissa Romano: Calm Is Overrated. Reclaiming Safety, Healing the Body & the S.A.F.E. Path to Healing
In this deeply healing episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with Melissa Romano of @reclaimingmelissa — author, speaker, content creator, therapist, somatic practitioner, and creator of the S.A....
CC Rice: The Voice That Brings You Back to Yourself
In this powerful episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with CC Rice — actor, author, content creator, dialect director, and voice teacher — for a deeply practical and soul-centered conversation about voice...
Blake Kasemeier: Fatherhood in an Age of Everything
In this heartfelt and timely episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with writer, content creator, brand storyteller, father, and deeply thoughtful voice Blake Kasemeier, whose series This Week in Fat...
Kristina Bant: Healing Through Heart, Nonverbal Communication, & Listening to Your Body
In this deeply grounding episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with Kristina Bant: wellness and longevity activist, autism spokesperson, yogi, international yoga ambassador, reiki practitioner, photographe...
Kalpana Pot: Science, Stardust & the Courage to Dream Differently
In this expansive episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with Kalpana Pot, actor, author, science influencer, and astronomy expert. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation about curiosity, creativity, sp...
Arlan Hamilton: Building Wealth, Freedom & Opportunity from the Ground Up
In this inspiring episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with entrepreneur, author, investor, and trailblazer Arlan Hamilton for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, business, family, and ...
Dr. Todd Frisch: Why the Face Reveals What the Body Knows
In this powerful episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with Dr. Todd Frisch, author of WTF: Why the Face, for a fascinating conversation about facial analysis, whole-body health, medical ad...
Yvette Nicole Brown: Love, Loss, Truth & the Light that Remains
In the premiere episode of A Lighthouse in the Dark, Michael Fishman sits down with the extraordinary Yvette Nicole Brown for a deeply human conversation about love, loss, caregiving, truth, and the courage it takes to keep choosi...
A Lighthouse in the Dark Introduction - Michael Fishman
Welcome to A Lighthouse in the DarkIn this introduction episode Michael Fishman is interviewed by his business partner Michael Johnson to introduce the heart behind the podcast.This is a space for honest conversations about resili...