What can often end up happening though, is we experience our grief as a sign of weakness.

We try to put on a brave face and jump straight back into work as if nothing ever happened. But the truth is, pushing our grief down doesn't make it disappear.

That’s a reality today’s guest knows intimately.

Rebecca Feinglos is a certified grief support specialist, the founder and CEO of Grieve Leave, and the host of the Grief’d Up podcast.

After losing her mother to brain cancer as a teenager, Rebecca became a master at hiding her pain. It was almost a badge of honor to seem perfectly fine.

But when her father suddenly passed away in early 2020, and she navigated a divorce shortly after, the illusion that you can compartmentalize your grief was completely shattered.

Rebecca took a dedicated 'year of grieve leave’ and today, she reaches millions, offering honesty, humor and real tools to help people navigate their darkest moments.

Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage, or any major life transition, you're going to discover how to hold space for your feelings without losing your momentum, how to truly support the people around you, and how experiencing your lowest lows can ultimately lead to your deepest joy.

But if we don’t understand the art and science of what makes a great story, we are missing out on the potential to truly influence and inspire.

Today’s guest on The Edge of Possible is Cheryl Miller Houser, an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has spent her career shaping culture and shifting attitudes.

From her documentary 'Generation Startup' featured on Netflix, to brand spots for global companies, Cheryl knows how to connect a message directly to the human heart through the architecture of struggle and triumph.

In this deep dive, we explore narrative transportation, the neurochemicals that make a story stick in the brain, the exact framework Cheryl uses to move people to action, and how vulnerability in your storytelling can become your greatest superpower as a leader.

In this period of technological change, there's one bet we simply can't afford to get wrong: the education of our children.

But the real question isn't just how we teach them to use the tools, it’s how we teach them to remain deeply, authentically human in the process.

Today's guest is Marlon Marshall, who has spent his career at the intersection of high-stakes strategy and social impact.

Marlon is the CEO at City Fund, an organization focused on transforming public education in American cities so every child can attend a high-quality school.

Before leading the fight for equity in education, Marlon served in the Obama White House and held senior leadership roles on two presidential campaigns.

In this conversation, Marlon shares why curiosity is the most valuable currency we have and we also dive into his own journey of mental resilience.

You’re going to walk away with a new framework for leadership, a deeper understanding of how to use AI to enhance rather than replace our thinking, and the tools to ensure you’re always moving your own story forward.

It's easy to see that doubt as a signal to stop, but my guest this week, Juan Bendaña, has a different perspective. Juan is a bestselling author and a coach to Olympians, Grammy Award-winning artists, and Fortune 100 leaders.

But Juan’s journey was born out of profound struggle. After hitting rock bottom and battling deep depression, he ultimately woke up handcuffed to a hospital bed from alcohol poisoning. It was in that dark moment he realized no rescue boat was coming; he had to actively participate in the transformation of his own life.

Today, we’re not just talking about his inspiring turnaround. We are breaking down the exact science-backed framework he's built from researching over 250,000 leaders.

You’re going to learn the crucial difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy, why our fear isn't necessarily that of failure, but failing in front of others, and how adding a simple, one syllable word to your self-talk can completely rewire your mind for growth.

Grab your notepad, there are sure to be insights you’ll want to apply to your own life.

But what if that feeling isn’t a dead end? What if it’s actually a signal pointing you directly toward your next phase of growth?

That’s how today’s guest, Terry Esau, has navigated his incredible journey. Terry spent years as a highly successful composer, writing and producing over a thousand commercials for massive brands like Target, Pepsi, and McDonald’s.

Then following a creative nudge, he became an author of multiple books, and founded the non-profit Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Over the past dozen years, he and his team have given away more than 200,000 bicycles to kids in need.

In today’s episode, you’re not only going to hear Terry’s inspiring story of reinventing himself at multiple stages of life, but we are also going to walk through how you can harness your own restlessness and turn it into bold action.

We dive deep into the real power of curiosity, the profound lesson his daughter taught him about giving with dignity, and why adopting his ‘three-strike rule’ might just be the secret to overcoming your fear of failure.

Please enjoy my conversation with Terry Esau.

But there is often a frustrating gap between our raw potential and our actual ability to perform when the pressure is on.

Too often, high performers try to keep their options open, hedging their bets out of fear that their primary focus might not work out. But what if holding onto that safety net is the exact thing preventing you from reaching your highest level of success?

That’s why I brought Dre Baldwin on the show today. Dre is a former professional basketball player who successfully transformed his relentless on-court discipline into a highly successful digital business and today, is the creator of the 'Work On Your Game' framework.

In this episode, you're not only going to hear Dre's story of transitioning from the court to the boardroom, but we also walk through the exact steps you can use to get clear on your direction, build your mental toughness, and execute consistently even when you’re under pressure.

Today’s guest though, Emile Studham, argues it's a structural system that must be engineered in order to build a high-performing team.

Emile brings a unique blend of behavioral science and pro-sports discipline to the corporate world.

He’s learned first hand that great teams don't just happen by accident, they are built through what he calls 'intentional engineering.'

In this episode, we strip away the fluff of corporate buzzwords and get right into the mechanics of how human beings actually cooperate. Emile breaks down why 'catching the good' as he calls it, is a strategic necessity, not just a nice-to-have, and why protecting your team from 'brilliant jerks' is one of the most important moves a leader can make.

We also go deep into the tactical side of leadership. We talk through a framework for giving feedback that actually lands, how to use 'intermissions' to reset team dynamics before they break, and the critical difference between 'training' and 'playing' in a business context.

If you are leading a team, running a business, or just want to understand the science of how we work better together, this conversation gives you the blueprint to build a culture that wins.

But my guest today proves that the only thing standing between you and a global movement might just be a notebook and the courage to ignore the voice in your head that says, 'Who am I to do this?'

I think the more important question is 'Who are you not to?'

Wendy Steele is the visionary founder of Impact100, a global movement that has disrupted traditional philanthropy.

Wendy realized that the old systems of giving were leaving people on the sidelines, specifically women, so she designed a new model. What started as a simple idea she sketched out on a family vacation has now grown into a worldwide movement that has granted over $178 million to local non-profits.

In this episode, we break down the exact process she used to take an idea in her notebook to a scalable, global movement. Wendy shares her journey of pushing past Imposter Syndrome and the remarkable story of how she navigated launching her organization in the shadow of a national crisis.

You Will Learn:

• The benefits of giving yourself space to think and how it's often the catalyst for your most novel and transformative ideas.
• Why surrounding yourself with smart people who push back is more valuable than those who always say yes.
• How to take a simple concept and scale it into a global movement by focusing on the problem your solving.
• The biology of giving and how it triggers a flood of oxytocin while reducing cortisol, making it a scientifically proven tool for stress reduction.
• Why taking care of yourself is the only sustainable way to have a long-term impact on others.
• Plus much more…

It’s easy to get trapped by our own blind spots, making it really difficult at times to see the disruptive possibilities that are right in front of us.

Today’s guest, Mike Maddock, is a serial entrepreneur who has launched seven successful companies.

For years, he’s been an internationally recognized innovation consultant for many Fortune 100 companies, is a best-selling author and the founder of Flourish Advisory Boards.

In this conversation, Mike explains in great detail how to build a peer group that really challenges you.

We walk through the exact framework for choosing the right people to surround yourself with and the radical shift from simply giving advice to sharing real, world experience.

That’s exactly why I sat down with today’s guest, Jim Fielding. Jim has spent more than 30 years leading global brands, from Disney to The Gap to DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox.

He is an executive advisor, best-selling author, and the former President of Disney Stores Worldwide.

But his most profound career transformation wasn't just climbing the corporate ladder; it was navigating the physical and mental stress of living a double life early in his career, and discovering the undeniable power of leading authentically.

In this episode, we dive deep into the real cost of inauthenticity, and the incredible innovation and performance that unlocks when you live a life that’s aligned with you really are.

Jim shares a brilliant framework for managing your personal energy to ensure sustainable performance in a world full of distractions. We also explore how the best leaders shift from having all the answers, to asking curious, open-ended questions that create environments where other people can truly thrive.

If you are ready to reclaim your energy and step into your true narrative, this one is for you.

Far too often though, that someday turns into weeks, months, years, even decades.

That is exactly where today’s guest, Matt Brower found himself, spending 25 years in high stakes commercial real estate before selling it all to build a conscious community in the country of Panama.

Matt is a perfect example of what can happen when you lean into the discomfort of growth.

In this conversation, we dig deep into the internal architecture required to leave the safety of what you know and move from a default life to a life by design.

My guest today is Jake Groshong, the CEO at Playing for Change Foundation. Jake is leading a massive global movement that is flipping the script on how we create impact. Under his leadership, the foundation has grown well over 1,000%, now operating in over 130 locations across 30 countries.

Jake and his team are using music as a powerful starting point to help dismantle barriers and tackle major issues like human trafficking, education and turning refugee camps into self-sustaining economic hubs.

In this conversation, we talk about the critical distinction between sustaining a problem and actually solving it. We explore why the answers we are looking for are rarely found by bringing in outside experts, but by empowering the wisdom that already exists within a community.

You are going to hear incredible stories of transformation, from the Sahara Desert in Eastern Morocco to the villages of Nepal, and the specific mindsets required to unlock potential in even the most difficult of circumstances.

This is a masterclass in leadership, empathy, and the power of belief.

My guest today, Erin Mark, was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic condition. As a child, she was a Make-A-Wish kid who was told she wouldn’t live past the age of eighteen.

For years, Erin has lived on borrowed time. But when she hit her thirties and entered end-stage lung failure, she decided she wasn't done writing her story just yet. And thanks to modern medicine, Erin is still with us today. She is now a Keynote Speaker who teaches organizations how to thrive through uncertainty. 

In this episode, we go deep into the difference between 'grit' and true adaptability. We break down how to advocate for yourself when the experts have given up on you, and we talk about how to stop waiting for certainty and start focusing on what truly matters.

This is a powerful conversation about defying the odds and rewriting your story.

My guest today, Tony Gareri, believes that if you aren’t hiring and firing by those values, they simply aren’t real.

Tony is the CEO at Roma Moulding and a man I’ve known for a decade now. He took a 40-year-old manufacturing business during the global financial crisis and completely reinvented it by focusing on one thing: Culture.

In this conversation, Tony takes us behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a high-performing team.

We break down his culture based hiring process that ensures the team only hires the best. We talk about why he believes success is largely defined by what you are willing to tolerate, and he shares his personal philosophy on ‘living life backwards’ to maximize every moment.

If you lead a team, run a business, or just want to raise your own standards, this conversation is a masterclass.

But my guest today proves that being unstoppable isn’t about being fearless. It’s about making a decision to keep going despite the fear being there.

I’m sitting down with Alex Weber, an award-winning speaker, acclaimed author, and the only person to ever go from hosting NBC’s American Ninja Warrior to competing on the show.

In this episode, we go deep into the messy, gritty reality of what it actually takes to bounce back.

We talk about the concept of “quit or commit” that plays a vital role in your success, how to cultivate unwavering self-belief when you feel like an imposter, and the specific conversation you need to have with yourself to turn your biggest setbacks into your greatest comebacks.

Alex brings an infectious energy and a level of honesty that is truly refreshing. If you’re ready to dismantle your fears and discover what you’re really capable of, this conversation is for you.

We are witnessing a massive disconnect between a 100 year old industrial education model and the actual needs of our children.

But what if we knew exactly why this was the case and had a blueprint for how to solve it?

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Caprice Young, a transformational education leader and the CEO and Superintendent of Navigator Schools.

With more than 20 years of experience in public education, Caprice is a former president of the Los Angeles School Board, and in this essential conversation, we explore the powerful framework that has enabled her schools to consistently achieve student scores three to six times as high as their neighbors.

If you are a parent, a teacher, or someone who is ready to apply a highly successful model of transformation to secure the future for our children, this episode is a must-listen.

For most of us, when we hit this kind of barrier, we struggle to make our way over it. But what if you could train your brain to see everything as a puzzle that’s just waiting to be solved?

That’s exactly what we’re exploring on today’s show with my guest, Jeffery Potvin.

Jeffery is the CEO of the AI infrastructure company Arc Compute and an investor in over 100 companies, with more than 10 successful exits.

He is a master problem-solver who, since he was a kid, has looked at the world very differently than most. You’re not only going to hear how a literal “car crash” forced him to reset his entire life, but we are also going to break down his exact framework for solving any problem.

Today’s guest on The Edge of Possible, Mark Setch, has spent over 5,000 hours coaching leaders to break free from these mental wars and find their true purpose.

Mark is an ICF Master Certified Coach and the Coaching and MBA Course Leader at ACAP University College in Australia.

He has lived the journey of authenticity not just once, but multiple times, walking away from a successful accounting career to become a pastor, and then leaving 33 years of ministry to become a leader in the coaching world.

In this conversation, we are breaking down the exact playbook for finding your authentic path.

We talk about how to stop being a "serial overthinker" , the questions to ask to get clear on your purpose, and the powerful lessons from his 31-year marriage and why having the "hard conversations" are the secret to a deep, lasting love.

And it can often lead to burnout and a life spent constantly chasing the next thing, only to feel like we are still not enough.

Today's guest knows this pressure intimately. Caleb Campbell was once known as “America’s Athlete". A West Point graduate, an Army officer, and an NFL linebacker, he had built a seemingly perfect life: the ultimate scaffolding of success.

But in an instant, a sudden policy change erased his NFL dream, and that entire scaffolding collapsed.

In this conversation, Caleb shares how to view burnout not as a dead end, but as a powerful invitation for growth. We explore how to stop building our lives on the back of willpower and instead learn to "rest in the river," unlocking the conviction needed to move from a life of survival to one of true purpose.

Today's guest on The Edge of Possible, Paige Goss, is a living, breathing example of what it really takes to turn setbacks into unstoppable momentum.

Paige has redefined what’s possible by growing her company to a $10M+ force, while fiercely advocating for women founders.

She earned a spot in the Titan CEO Hall of Fame, has been named a Top 25 Woman in Business by CWCC and in this episode, Paige shares a raw look at how losing a full sports scholarship at 18 and navigating a devastating business partnership fallout became catalysts for her greatest levels of growth.

A prime example of this is we all know we should prioritize our wellness, but many of us struggle to keep it at the top of a busy schedule throughout the year.

Today's guest on The Edge of Possible is serial entrepreneur, award winning filmmaker and former elite long-distance runner Joel Primus.

In our conversation, Joel opens up about the heartbreaking injury that ended his Olympic dreams, how he repurposed that elite-athlete energy to build a NASDAQ listed company, and how he’s now turning all of that into his latest brand, Naked Revival.

In this episode, Alan reveals how building "trust at scale" has become the ultimate competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. We dive into the steps for owning your voice with authenticity, why your word matters more than any title, and how he rebuilt his entire business after losing 85% of his revenue overnight.

This conversation is a masterclass in resilience and leading from the heart.

She shares how the subtle cues we miss are often the difference between success and failure in negotiations, leadership, and personal relationships.

This deep dive conversation is about more than just body language, it’s about active listening, deep preparation, and having the courage to trust your intuition when the stakes are high.

Today's guest is John Bernatovicz, founder and president at Willory, and author of the bestselling book HR Like A Boss. John shares his deeply personal journey through hardship and loss, and how those moments forced him to stop, pause, and ultimately, transform his life both personally and professionally.

John’s story is a powerful reminder that you don't have to wait for a crisis to strike before getting after the life you truly want to live. For anyone currently navigating a challenging situation, John speaks about the critical importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and intentionally leaning into what you value most when things are at their toughest.

In this episode on The Edge of Possible, I sit down with my friend Eric Colbert, an entrepreneur and former touring musician who also holds a masters degree in evolutionary psychology.

We dive deep into the mindset required to navigate change, the danger of rigid thinking, and how adopting an empowering lens of curiosity can transform your life and relationships.

Eric shares his own remarkable story of hitting the reset button on his entire life in his late thirties. We break down the courage and intentionality it takes to walk away from a good life in pursuit of your most fulfilling life, and how respect is the absolute foundation of any enduring partnership.

My name is Cameron Atlas and for the past 15 years, I’ve had the honor of working with many CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and other high performers, helping them breakthrough to new levels of excellence. The goal of this podcast is to provide you with the inspiration and the insights to become the very best version of you.

Each week, new episodes drop, and I’m bringing you into the room with me as I sit down with those pushing boundaries. You’ll hear from world-class achievers and renowned experts on exactly how to break through to your next level.

If you’re ready to challenge what’s possible both personally and professionally, this is your front-row ticket, your invitation to discover what it really takes to become your best self. So subscribe now to The Edge of Possible wherever you listen to your podcasts, to make sure you never miss an episode. I can’t wait to connect with you and together, let’s Unlock Your Edge.

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