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Don't Do Nothing Podcast

Aaron Cordovez & Brad Bachand

What if everything you've heard about Scientology was only half the story?

Don't Do Nothing is a podcast hosted by Aaron Cordovez and Brad Bachand—two successful business owners and Scientologists—who sit down with entrepreneurs, creators, and other accomplished guests from around the world to share real stories of success, inspiration, and their experiences with Scientology.

This podcast doesn't aim to convert or push any religious belief—it simply brings clarity and honest answers to questions about Scientology.

If you've ever wondered what Scientology really is, how it's applied in daily life, or why so many driven individuals credit it for their success, this podcast gives you the answers—straight from those who use it every day.

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#16
Wednesday · 1 hr 17 min
From Crashing His Life to a Star Choreographer, Husband & Dad | Noah Valinsky | DDN Ep 53
Noah Valinsky has worked with some of the biggest stars in the world. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, professional choreographer Noah Valinsky tells his story: a self-taught kid from the Chicago club scene who talked his way into the industry and ended up choreographing and dancing for Taylor Swift, Usher, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, and shows like Will & Grace and Fuller House. But underneath the career was a wild, self-destructive life of clubs, drugs, and chasing the wrong things, which finally caught up with him in a drunk-driving crash that cost him his car, his job, his home, and nearly his life. That was the turning point. Noah walked into the Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles, did Dianetics and the Purification Rundown, and rebuilt everything. Today he's a Church of Scientology staff member in Las Vegas, a devoted husband and father, and, with his wife, the voice behind a 700,000-follower channel built on one message: be a good man. He gets real about why he believes the flashy party life leaves people miserable, why artists are so important, and how learning to actually confront and handle problems changed his whole life. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Talking his way into the industry from the Chicago club scene Dancing and choreographing for Taylor Swift, Usher, Pink, and more The set that set his work ethic: "This is your job" Why he believes the flashy party life leaves people miserable The "Anti Side Chick Husbands Club" hat and the "be a good man" message The drunk crash that cost him his car, job, home, and nearly his life Walking into the Celebrity Centre and finally deciding to change Doing Dianetics and the Purification Rundown, and what changed Why he says you can't get better and keep going back to the "crack house" Learning to confront and handle problems instead of numbing them What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Meet a Scientologist: Claude & Noah Valinsky (Scientology TV): https://www.scientology.tv/series/meet-a-scientologist/claude-racine-and-noah-valinsky.html Dianetics: https://www.scientology.org/what-is-dianetics.html Anti Side Chick Husbands Club (Noah's merch): https://noahpapi.myshopify.com/ Follow Noah: https://www.instagram.com/noah.valinsky/ https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.valinsky The Valinskys: https://www.instagram.com/thevalinskys/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thevalinskys Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Who Is Noah Valinsky 1:33 Learning to Dance in the Chicago Club Scene 4:20 Auditions, Magic Mike & Dancing for the Stars 11:20 "This Is Your Job": The Set That Set His Work Ethic 17:39 The Anti Side Chick Husbands Club and Being a Good Man 24:51 Why the Flashy Party Life Leaves Everyone Miserable 27:04 The Drunk Crash That Cost Him Everything 30:33 Walking Into the Church With Nothing Left 35:35 The DUI and "You Don't Go Back to the Crack House" 40:07 Dianetics and Auditing at the Celebrity Centre 43:20 The Drugs He Did and Why People Numb Themselves 45:34 Confronting Problems Instead of Running From Them 51:43 What the Purification Rundown Does to Your Body 57:30 Big Pharma and Psychiatry 1:05:28 Becoming a Staff Member to Help Others 1:08:47 His Favorite L. Ron Hubbard Book and Quotes 1:11:35 How He Met His Wife, Claude 1:15:13 What Is Scientology in Noah's Words #dontdonothing #scientology #dance
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#53
September 16 · 1 hr 14 min
Protecting Children From Psychiatric Abuse | President of CCHR Florida Diane Stein | DDN Ep 53
How are children being harmed by psychiatric practices and why is almost no one talking about it? In this powerful and eye opening episode, Diane Stein, President of CCHR Florida, exposes the hidden dangers of psychiatric abuse and the growing overmedication of children. Drawing on decades of experience, Diane explains how powerful pharmaceutical interests target youth, silence parents, and normalize practices that damage mental and emotional health. In this conversation, Diane breaks down how children are misdiagnosed, drugged, and labeled instead of being truly helped. She also explains the mission of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and how education, awareness, and legal advocacy are protecting families and restoring basic human rights. This episode shines a light on a topic that directly affects parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the future of children. Diane is also a longtime devout Scientologist and she explains which Scientology tools she uses daily to help others. If you are a parent, professional, or concerned citizen wondering what is really happening behind the scenes in mental health care, this episode delivers real facts, real warnings, and real solutions from someone on the front lines of the fight. 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Free Baker Act Help: 800-782-2878 Links Mentioned in this episode: https://cchrflorida.org/ https://www.scientology.org/tonescale https://www.scientology.org/courses/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/thedontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Follow Diane: https://www.instagram.com/dianestein/ https://www.facebook.com/dianestein https://dianedstein.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Who Is Diane Stein 4:35 Her Mother's Baker Act & What the Law Really Says 9:51 38,000 Kids a Year: Baker Acting Children 13:47 Barred From Leaving: A Real Hospital Rescue 17:28 The For-Profit Machine & Changing the Law 30:29 Electroshock, Psych Drugs & Advocating for Yourself 34:49 50+ Laws Passed & Covert School Screening 41:01 Youth Suic*de: What the Data Really Shows 48:41 Real Solutions: Nutrition & Exercise 52:00 Fighting Back: Lawsuits & the BADASS Attorneys 56:37 How Diane Found Scientology & the Tool She Uses Most 1:11:01 What Is Scientology in Diane's Words #scientology #dontdonothing #psychiatry #CCHR #humanrights
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#52
September 9 · 1 hr 19 min
Scientology's Viral TikToker | 40M Views in Under a Year | Gunnar Scharf | DDN Ep 52
In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Gunnar Scharf shares how he became one of the most-watched voices talking openly about Scientology, seen more than 40 million times in under a year, all from Minnesota. Gunnar is a full-time staff member at the Church of Scientology of Twin Cities who funds his life as a construction consultant. He explains how a friendly competition with another staff member pushed him to start posting, why people all over the world now message him asking "where do I start," and how he answers them: start with a book, pick one thing you want to handle, and find out for yourself. He also tells his own story: how his parents found Scientology when he was a kid, how a wrist injury that surgeries couldn't fix got better after Dianetics counseling, and how he went from partying and drifting off his purpose to dedicating his life to helping people. Along the way he breaks down the ideas that changed how he sees everything, from "misunderstood words" and how to actually study, to why doing things you're not proud of quietly pulls you away from your own goals. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: How Gunnar got seen 40 million times talking about Scientology His answer: start with a book, and pick one thing to handle Why he thinks people drift away from their own purpose in life His parents finding Scientology, and growing up around it The wrist injury surgeries couldn't fix, and what Dianetics did "Misunderstood words" and how they quietly wreck learning The Student Hat and actually learning how to study Why doing things you're not proud of pulls you off your goals How he helps people take the first step The free personality test and measuring real change Links mentioned in this episode: Dianetics: https://www.scientology.org/what-is-dianetics.html Scientology (find a church + info): https://www.scientology.org/churches/locator.html Study technology / how to study: https://www.scientology.org/study Scientology TV: https://www.scientology.tv Follow Gunnar: https://www.instagram.com/gun_scharf https://www.facebook.com/gunnar.scharf.5 Follow Church of Scientology of Twin Cities: https://www.tiktok.com/@scientologymn https://www.instagram.com/scientologyminnesota/ https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesScientology https://www.youtube.com/@ScientologyMN Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Who Is Gunnar Scharf 1:26 Going Viral Talking About Scientology 4:57 Where Do You Start With Scientology? 8:37 Why People Drift Off Their Purpose 13:42 Growing Up Around Scientology 15:47 Misunderstood Words and How to Learn 21:39 The Wrist Injury Solved with Dianetics 23:34 How Wrongdoing Pulls You Off Your Goals 35:07 Why He Joined Scientology Staff Full-Time 40:59 Life as a Church of Scientology Staff Member 47:09 His Proudest Moment on Staff 50:12 the Danger of Psychiatry 1:06:39 One Thing You Can Use Right Now 1:11:19 Gunnar's Goals and What He Wants in Life 1:17:05 What Is Scientology in Gunnar's Words #dontdonothing #scientology #socialmedia
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#51
September 2 · 1 hr 21 min
Can Scientology Help Your Business Scale? | Business Builder Rafferty Pendery | DDN Ep 51
Everyone wants the overnight success. Rafferty Pendery will tell you it only took him about nine years to get one. For a long time he worked 20-hour days and took home just $1,000 a month, and he even brought his laptop on dates. Then something changed. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, entrepreneur Rafferty Pendery shares one of the wildest life stories we've had on the show. As a kid, he watched his father, Scientology Freedom Medal recipient Rick Pendery, walk into Mexican prisons to get some of the most hardened criminals on the planet off drugs, over 8,000 of them, even after cartels put a hit on him. Rafferty visited prison at 14, and it set the purpose he's lived by ever since: help people. He breaks down how he finished high school at 14 using the Study Technology from L. Ron Hubbard, started a clothing company at 11, taught himself to build websites, and worked his way into a NASA Mars research project and the Explorers Club. Then comes the business turnaround: how he went from broke and burned out to running multiple companies, including a security business that hit a $15 million run rate in 10 months, by learning to build processes instead of grinding harder. Along the way: why most people treat their business like prison, how to trust yourself while still being willing to be wrong, and why "the guy who does right by others ultimately wins." Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Working 20-hour days for $1,000 a month, and what finally changed His father, Freedom Medal winner Rick Pendery, and the prison drug-rehab program Story of his Father: Getting thousands of hardened criminals off drugs (and surviving a cartel hit) Why losing self-respect is what turns a person to crime Finishing high school at 14 with Scientology study technology Starting a clothing company at 11 and teaching himself to build websites How he got into a NASA Mars research project and the Explorers Club Building processes instead of grinding: the shift that grew his company 20x Why most people treat their business like prison, and how to fix it How to trust yourself while still being willing to be wrong What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Young Entrepreneurs Sales Academy (YESA): https://www.yesa.ca Follow Rafferty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raffertypendery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raffertypendery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffertypendery Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test #dontdonothing #entrepreneur #scientology
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#50
August 26 · 1 hr 36 min
Jason Dohring on Veronica Mars, Leaving Hollywood, Farming & Scientology | DDN Ep 50
You know him as Logan Echolls from Veronica Mars. What you might not know is that Jason Dohring walked away from Hollywood and started Farms. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, actor Jason Dohring opens up about his career and his faith. He shares what made Veronica Mars so special, why he loves playing the "bad guy," the craft secret that separates great actors from good ones ("it's literally their ideas"), and stories from working alongside people like Kristen Bell and meeting John Travolta. He also talks about his late father, Doug Dohring, the man behind Neopets and ABCmouse, and what he learned from him about hard work and treating people well. But the heart of the conversation is how Scientology shaped his life. Jason describes reading L. Ron Hubbard's essay on professionalism at 17 and deciding to be a pro at whatever he did, the counseling at 13 that made him stop mistreating his brothers, and the Student Hat course that finally taught him how to learn (which is how he now teaches himself everything from acting to farming). He gets into The Way to Happiness, the kids' courses that calmed his household, and the tools that he says made him a better husband over 25 years and a better dad. Then there's the farm. Jason breaks down why he believes food is making people sick, and how he's growing chemical-free fruit through regenerative farming, no spraying, 40 kinds of mango, and a lot of hard-won knowledge about soil, trees, and doing it the right way. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Playing Logan Echolls and what made Veronica Mars so special Why he loves playing the "bad guy," and the audition that scared people The craft secret that separates great actors His father Doug Dohring, the man behind Neopets and ABCmouse Reading L. Ron Hubbard on professionalism at 17 and deciding to go pro The Scientology counseling at 13 that changed how he treated his brothers The Student Hat course that taught him how to actually learn How The Way to Happiness and the kids' courses calmed his home The tools he says made him a better husband and dad Leaving Hollywood to grow chemical-free food through regenerative farming Why he believes today's food is making people sick What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Dohring Farms (Jason's farm, Tampa Bay area): The Way to Happiness: https://www.thewaytohappiness.org Age of Learning / ABCmouse: https://www.ageoflearning.com Follow Jason: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasondohring Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Time Stamps: 0:00 Who Is Jason Dohring 0:52 Veronica Mars & the Record-Breaking Kickstarter 9:04 Landing the Role & Mastering the Craft of Acting 16:32 The Actor's Secret: Imagination Is Your Gold 29:18 How Scientology Made Him a Better Person 36:09 Farming 4,000 Trees 43:53 Why So Many People Are Getting Sick From Food 52:15 Building an Organic Farm: Flavor From the Soil 1:07:07 Back to Eden: Leaves, Mulch & Repairing the Earth 1:14:18 His Mission: Growing Food to Help People 1:25:30 Saving the Trees: The Artesian Well & Frost Protection 1:32:07 What Is Scientology in Jason's Words #dontdonothing #veronicamars #scientology
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#49
August 19 · 1 hr 32 min
Have we lived before? Serge Ramelli on Photography, Past Lives & Scientology | DDN Ep 49
Have we lived before? Serge Ramelli is certain of it, and he says it changed the entire course of his life. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, French photographer Serge Ramelli opens up about growing up in Scientology and how it shaped everything he's become. His mom discovered Scientology in Paris in 1977 after a shy, standoffish neighbor suddenly transformed into a warm, outgoing person, so his mom literally knocked on her door and asked what she had done. When Serge was seven, his mother told him he was a spiritual being who had lived before, and he says it instantly rang true. At 11, he wandered into a lecture on past lives, the speaker asked the room to recall something from 300 years ago, and something came up. A Dianetics session the next day, he says, brought it back with full emotion and detail. Years later he even researched one past-life incident and says he found that the person had existed and died exactly as he'd remembered. As a young man, Serge was weighed down by deep self-doubt and sadness that held him back from the creative life he'd always wanted. His mom gave him over 400 hours of Dianetics auditing, and he went clear at 25. That, he says, is where the confidence came from. He was a broke sales VP living paycheck to paycheck when he finally decided to walk away and become an artist, funded the leap by pitching a Paris hotel owner ("I have a dream, I want to be an artist"), survived toxic business partners, and rebuilt through a scrappy YouTube channel that took off. Today Serge is the official photographer of the city of Las Vegas, has work in 120 galleries worldwide through Yellow Korner, has published eight coffee-table books, and is widely considered the number one photography coach on the internet. He credits the whole journey to Scientology. He now builds his whole production company around past-life stories, including his song "You're Not Your Body." Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: How his mom found Scientology Being told at seven that he was a spiritual being who had lived before The past-life memory that hit him at a lecture when he was 11 Researching a past-life incident and finding the person really existed Going Clear at 25 through 400 hours of Dianetics with his mom How Dianetics lifted the self-doubt that held his dreams back Leaving a broke sales career at 40 to become an artist The hotel pitch that funded his leap: "I have a dream" Why he says "when you truly decide, solutions appear" Spotting toxic people, and the Scientology tools that helped Becoming the official photographer of Las Vegas, 120 galleries, eight books What is Scientology in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Serge Ramelli (website): https://www.photoserge.com "From Paris to Hollywood" (Apple TV): https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/from-paris-to-hollywood-the-hollywouldnts/umc.cmc.54ir9e7xnulgovhrpzqpc5czw "You're Not Your Body" (Serge's song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv8Ep7_s98c&list=RDMv8Ep7_s98c&start_radio=1 Yellow Korner (galleries): https://www.yellowkorner.com Follow Serge: Website: https://www.photoserge.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photoserge YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@photoserge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeramelli Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test #dontdonothing #photography #scientology
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#48
August 12 · 2 hr 5 min
Pastor Jan Underwood on Saving Women and Children All Saints Ministries Journey Don't Do Nothing #48
In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Pastor Jan Underwood shares one of the wildest life stories we've had on the show. He spent years as a private investigator working criminal defense, nearly died after accidentally poisoning himself on a job, and says he was healed at a Pentecostal church he never wanted to walk into. That was the turning point. He went to seminary at 40, became a missions priest, and founded All Saints Ministries in Sarasota. Today his mission is simple: saving women and children, one person at a time. Jan breaks down how his program gives people a fresh start, why he lives by "teach them to fish" instead of handing out fish, and the practical systems behind it, from literacy and job placement to "cohorting" two moms so they can share childcare. He also makes the case that good people of every faith, Christian, Muslim, atheist, Scientologist, can get on the same train and change lives together. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Why Jan says "women and children first" is a challenge to every man His years as a private investigator working criminal defense Accidentally poisoning himself on a job and being sent to hospice The Pentecostal church healing he says changed everything Going to seminary at 40 and what it taught him about humility Founding All Saints Ministries and choosing "teach them to fish" The fresh-start program: safety first, then literacy, jobs, and a plan "Cohorting": pairing two moms on opposite shifts so they share childcare Helping over 4,000 mothers, and being honest about the ones it doesn't work for Why he keeps the women anonymous, no faces, no photos, for their safety Why good people of every faith can work together to change lives Links mentioned in this episode: All Saints Ministries: https://allsaintsministries.org All Saints Ministries (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/allsaintschapel777 William Tucker on DDN (literacy and education): https://youtu.be/SAE84ML7rnI Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Curious about Yourself? Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Time Stamps: #dontdonothing #allsaintsministries #womenandchildren
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#47
August 5 · 1 hr 53 min
Psychiatry's Plan to Destroy The West - Psychopolitics Brainwashing Manual Complete Text DDN Ep 47
In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Aaron opens a Cold War text, "Brainwashing: A Synthesis of the Russian Textbook on Psychopolitics," and reads it to Brad line by line for the first time on camera. Published in 1955, the document is a leaked Soviet playbook for conquering the West not with armies, but by seizing control of "mental healing," loyalty, and belief. Aaron and Brad react in real time to its opening address, its chapter list, and its most extreme passages. This document is a wild window into Cold War propaganda, the politics of mental health, and explains why both hosts are so against the psychiatric and pharmaceutical industries. The full text is linked below so you can read it and decide for yourself. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: What "psychopolitics" means and where this 1955 document came from Why Aaron says reading it at 17 was his wake-up call The document's claim that a nation can be conquered through "mental healing" instead of war Its stated aim of producing chaos, distrust, and dependence in a target country Why the text singles out Dianetics and Christian Science as its opponents The hosts' case for why you should be able to understand your own mind Reading the chapter list, from loyalty and obedience to "smashing of religious groups" Links mentioned in this episode: Full text of "Brainwashing / Psychopolitics": https://www.cchrstl.org/documents/beria.pdf Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR): https://www.cchr.org Dianetics: https://www.scientology.org/what-is-dianetics.html L. Ron Hubbard "Money" lecture (Bridge Publications): https://www.bridgepub.com/store/item/money-classic.html Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Take our personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Time Stamps: 0:00 What Is Psychopolitics? Conquering a Nation Through "Mental Healing" 4:45 The Leaked Manual: Why It Names Dianetics & Christian Science 12:51 Beria's Address: Create Maximum Chaos in the Culture 14:54 Crushing Homegrown Mental Healing: Freud & the Psychiatrists 18:43 Shock, Surgery & Changing Your Loyalties 27:48 Man as an Economic Organism 40:41 Electric Shock as a Weapon to Break "Recalcitrant" People 59:19 Pain, Drugs & Hypnosis: Rewriting the Mind 1:15:39 Normalizing Electric Shock: From the Manual to Today 1:28:37 Destroying Religion & Vilifying Priests 1:34:32 "Proposals That Must Be Avoided" & the Final Summary 1:46:23 Why the Plan Is Unraveling & What You Can Do #dontdonothing #psychopolitics #coldwar
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#46
July 29 · 1 hr 23 min
Getting an Associate Degree at 16 | How to Get a Head Start in Life | Donovan Chan | DDN Ep 46
Most 17-year-olds are told to go to college and figure life out as they go. Donovan Chan did the opposite. By 16 he had already finished high school and earned a college associate's degree, graduated valedictorian, landed in his school's Hall of Fame, and bought himself roughly four years of a head start. His secret isn't a genius-level shortcut. It's purpose, and a willingness to do the work everyone else is scared of. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, the youngest guest in DDN history breaks down how he mapped out his degree like a system, why he thinks a whole generation is drifting instead of driving, and how growing up a third-generation Scientologist shaped the way he thinks. He also lays out his plan to help grow his family's business, the Durable Slate Company, into a billion-dollar company, and why he still finds time for six fantasy football leagues. This one goes deep on purpose, discipline, and the trap of instant gratification. Donovan and the guys get into why religion and a real sense of purpose matter, what he thinks is broken about the mental health industry, how the Purification Program and the personality test opened his eyes, and what Scientology looks like when you actually grow up inside it. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: How Donovan finished high school and a college degree by 16 Why he thinks most of his generation is drifting instead of driving Mapping out a degree like a system, and beating the fear of hard work His plan to help build the family's Durable Slate Company into a billion-dollar business Growing up a third-generation Scientologist and choosing it for himself Why purpose and religion matter more than instant gratification What he saw traveling through Japan and Hong Kong The Scientology Purification Program and what he experienced doing it The free personality test that measures where you actually stand What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Free personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Dianetics: https://www.scientology.org/what-is-dianetics.html Citizens Commission on Human Rights: https://www.cchr.org Follow Donovan: https://www.instagram.com/k1dpres1dent/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 0:41 Who is Donovan Chan 2:00 Why his generation is drifting, not driving 4:38 What he saw in Japan and Hong Kong 7:17 How his family found Scientology 17:34 How he earned a college degree at 16 22:24 Discipline vs. the instant-gratification trap 28:53 The mental health industry and psych drugs 38:48 Building the family business into a billion dollars 55:56 The Purification Program and the personality test 1:12:59 Past lives and the reactive mind 1:21:57 What is Scientology in Donovan Chan's words #dontdonothing #scientology #discipline
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#45
July 22 · 1 hr 20 min
The Truth About Human Rights | Musician & Advocate Wil Seabrook | DDN Ep 45
Everyone "knows" that presidents and armies change history. Wil Seabrook watched the opposite happen with his own eyes. As a kid growing up in West Germany, he saw ordinary East Germans, teachers, bakers, construction workers, stand shoulder to shoulder and bring down the Berlin Wall without a single shot fired. That moment shaped everything he has done since. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Wil shares how he went from a nerdy kid singing in church to a Warner Bros recording artist with songs in over 150 TV shows and films, and then walked away from the stage to spend his life on human rights education. He breaks down the one music-career decision he most regrets, why he believes truth plus art is unstoppable, and the honest conversation about addiction and modern manhood that he thinks every young man needs to hear. This one goes deep on what it actually takes: grinding for grocery money to build a business, learning that the world runs on real exchange, and finding a fact-based approach in Scientology that let him quit what was holding him back and make his own decisions as himself. Along the way: meeting the Prime Minister of Namibia, why today is the peak of the global slave trade, and what the fall of the Berlin Wall really teaches us about human beings. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Witnessing ordinary people bring down the Berlin Wall without a shot fired Why Wil believes truth plus art together are unstoppable Going from church-choir kid to a Warner Bros recording artist The hit-songwriter he turned down, and the career lesson he still regrets Why today is the peak of the global slave trade, and why we should call it slavery An honest talk about addiction, modern manhood, and pointing your energy somewhere worthy How Scientology gave him fact-based tools to quit cold turkey and self-determine his life What the emotional tone scale is, and how he used it to defuse a run-in with German police What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: United for Human Rights: https://www.humanrights.com Youth for Human Rights: https://www.youthforhumanrights.org The Story of Human Rights (short film): https://www.scientology.tv/documentaries/the-story-of-human-rights.html Follow Wil: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilseabrook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilseabrookmusic Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #dontdonothing #humanrights #scientology
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#44
July 15 · 1 hr 17 min
Why So Many Talented Artists Stay Broke | Comedian & Scientologist Evan Wecksell | DDN #44
Most people think the struggle is the point: that a "real" artist has to stay broke to stay authentic. Evan Wecksell believes the opposite. The thing keeping most talented comedians, musicians, and creatives poor isn't a lack of talent. It's that they're withholding, hiding their best material, refusing to post, waiting to be discovered instead of getting paid. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Evan shares how he went from doing hand puppets in a night-school marketing class to touring comedy in 48 states as a "comedian with a guitar," and how he quietly built a second career of over 14,000 hours of tutoring along the way. He breaks down the exact mindset shifts that got him paid, the "mosquito rule" he uses to shrug off online hate, and how Scientology's Study Technology raised his own SAT verbal score and gave him a way to actually see how situations play out, "like seeing the Matrix." But this conversation goes far beyond comedy. It's about connections being the lines money actually moves on, about standing up to religious bigotry through the STAND League, about being in Manhattan on 9/11, and about how auditing made Evan a calmer husband and father. Let us know in the comments how did you like this episode and remember: Don't do nothing. In this episode: Why "the comedian with a guitar" toured 48 states, and how he books his own gigs The real reason talented comedians and artists stay broke (and how to fix it) How Scientology's Study Technology raised his own SAT verbal score What "getting a product" means and the 14,000-hour tutoring career behind it Being an intern in Manhattan on 9/11 and what it taught him What a Scientology Celebrity Centre actually is, and who it's really for The "mosquito rule" for handling online hate: post and ghost Running for California State Senate as a write-in candidate in 2020 The STAND League and standing up to bigotry How Scientology auditing made him a better husband and dad What Scientology is in his own words Links mentioned in this episode: Applied Scholastics: https://www.appliedscholastics.org Study Technology / how to study: https://www.studytechnology.org The STAND League: https://www.standleague.org The Way to Happiness: https://www.thewaytohappiness.org Foundation for a Drug-Free World: https://www.drugfreeworld.org Follow Evan: Website: https://evanwecksell.com All links: https://linktr.ee/evanwecksell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanwecksell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/evanwecksell Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #dontdonothing #comedy #scientology
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#43
July 8 · 1 hr 3 min
How Kerri Kasem Fought to See Her Father Again and Changed the Law | DDN #43
For years, Kerri Kasem was known as a radio and television personality, the daughter of legendary broadcaster Casey Kasem, and one of the voices millions heard on the airwaves. Then her life changed forever when she found herself in a battle no child ever expects to fight: the fight to see her father again. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Kerri shares the unbelievable story of Casey Kasem's final years, how she was cut off from her father, the legal battle that followed, and how that experience led her to change California law and launch Kasem Cares to help families facing elder abuse and guardianship issues. But this conversation goes far beyond the courtroom. Kerri talks about growing up as the daughter of an American icon, her career in radio and television, early experiences with censorship, the realities of conservatorships and guardianships in America, and her work helping families protect their loved ones. She also opens up about battling Lyme disease, rebuilding her health, founding Fields of Wellness, becoming involved in disaster relief work, and how Scientology helped her overcome years of anger and trauma that traditional therapy never resolved. It's a conversation about family, freedom, resilience, and refusing to give up when everything is stacked against you. In this episode: Growing up as the daughter of broadcasting legend Casey Kasem The heartbreaking fight to see her father again How the experience led to changes in California law The hidden world of guardianship and conservatorship abuse The similarities and differences between the Casey Kasem and Britney Spears cases Building Kasem Cares and helping families across America Recovering from Lyme disease and chronic illness Finding purpose through Fields of Wellness and volunteer work How Kerri found Scientology and why it changed her life The horse video that unexpectedly reached over a billion views A powerful conversation about protecting your family, standing up for what is right, and turning tragedy into a mission to help others. Don't do nothing. Links mentioned in this episode: The Guardians — the documentary about the predatory guardian: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7348082/ The full text of the The Cause of Suppression booklet (plus the video that goes with it): http://scientology.org/suppression Kerri's Foundation: https://kasemcares.org/ Kerri's Viral video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRXNbMOluQl/ Kerri's Clinic contact info: 727-426-0110 Kerri's show Kasem vs. Kasem: Bitter Blood: https://open.spotify.com/show/4G0sD99R6GhUmbV8Owi4Gd Follow Kerri: https://www.instagram.com/kerrikasem https://www.facebook.com/kerrikasem https://www.youtube.com/@kerrikasemofficial Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #dontdonothing #music #mindset #scientology
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#42
July 1 · 1 hr 42 min
Why So Many Kids Struggle in School | It All Starts with Literacy | William Tucker DDN #42
Most people think struggling in school means you're not smart. William Tucker believes the exact opposite. William is the co-founder of Charity United, an organization focused on solving one of the biggest problems in the world: literacy. His work has taken him from refugee camps in Europe to the slums of South Africa and India, where he discovered something surprising, people weren't asking for money. They were asking for education. In this episode, William explains why literacy is the foundation of civilization, why so many children fall behind in school, and why the modern education system often mistakes memorization for real learning. He shares what he learned teaching thousands of children in some of the toughest environments on Earth, why there are no "stupid kids," and how mastering language changes the way we think. The conversation also explores homeschooling, the history of education, the hidden reason civilizations rise and fall, and the remarkable story of helping a 73-year-old American learn to read for the first time. Whether you're a parent, teacher, business owner, or simply someone who wants to understand how people truly learn, this episode will change the way you think about education. Don't do nothing. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Literacy Program: https://ollietheelephant.com/ Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #dontdonothing #music #mindset #education
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#41
June 24 · 1 hr 30 min
From Growing Up Under Communism to Owning 14 Companies | Marian Kapusta's American Dream | DDN #41
What does it take to go from growing up under communism in a tiny Slovak village to owning 14 companies and leading more than 500 employees? In this episode of Don't Do Nothing, Marian Kapusta shares one of the most fascinating entrepreneurial journeys we've ever featured. Marian grew up in communist Czechoslovakia, where private ownership was restricted, opportunities were limited, and people waited years for basic things like cars, telephones, and driver's licenses. He witnessed firsthand how communism affected families, businesses, and individual ambition—and how those experiences shaped his determination to build something different. After the fall of the Iron Curtain, Marian began searching for opportunities. From exporting wood and importing artificial flowers from China to building an international roofing company that grew into a multi-country operation, he learned how to create businesses from scratch with little more than courage, persistence, and a willingness to take risks. Today, Marian is the co-founder of BL Bio Labs in Clearwater, a large-scale supplement manufacturing company producing tens of thousands of products every week. He also owns interests in 14 companies across multiple industries and countries. Along the way, Marian explains how Scientology helped him navigate business challenges, improve his leadership abilities, strengthen his marriage, learn new languages, and rebuild his life after selling a successful company and starting over from zero in the United States. This conversation covers life under communism, entrepreneurship, international business, leadership, family, manufacturing, China, rebuilding from scratch, and the mindset required to create success regardless of your starting point. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build something extraordinary from humble beginnings, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode and remember: Don't Do Nothing. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #music #mindset #spirituality
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#40
June 17 · 1 hr 25 min
From Illiterate Farm Kid to President of a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Tony Twomey | DDN #40
Born and raised on a farm in Australia, Tony left school unable to read, spent years working construction and mining jobs, battled drugs and self-doubt, and hid the fact that he was illiterate from almost everyone around him. Today, he is the President of American Power & Gas, leads a sales organization of more than 400 people, and has become a highly successful fundraiser and entrepreneur. In this episode, Tony shares how his childhood obsession with horses led him to become a jockey, why his racing career ended at just 18 years old, and how a mentor helped him build the work ethic that would later shape his success. He opens up about the devastating loss of his younger brother, the guilt and grief that followed, and the years he spent searching for a new direction in life. Tony also explains how discovering Scientology and Study Technology completely changed his future. After struggling with reading for decades, he traveled to Clearwater, Florida, determined to overcome the barriers that had held him back his entire life. He shares the lessons that helped him learn to read, break into sales with zero experience, and eventually rise to the top of a multimillion-dollar company. The conversation also covers fundraising, leadership, mentorship, communication, overcoming learning difficulties, building confidence, and why Tony believes there is no barrier in life that cannot be overcome. This is a powerful story about persistence, personal responsibility, and proving that your starting point does not determine your future. Listen to the full episode and remember: Don't Do Nothing.
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#39
June 10 · 1 hr 37 min
The Hidden Problem Most Homeowners Never Find | The Indoor Air Quality Expert Michael Rubino DDN #39
Michael Rubino is one of the world's leading indoor air quality experts, founder of an eight-figure remediation company, creator of the world's first indoor air quality security system, best-selling author, husband, father of two, and a Scientologist. In this episode of Don't Do Nothing, Michael joins Brad and Aaron for a deep dive into the hidden health risks inside our homes, the truth about mold, and the lessons that helped him build a nationally recognized business. Michael shares how Hurricane Sandy launched his career, why he believes millions of people are unknowingly living in unhealthy environments, and the biggest misconceptions homeowners have about mold, air quality, humidity, HVAC systems, and household chemicals. He also explains why many common mold inspections miss the real problem and how better testing methods are changing the industry. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and the role Scientology has played throughout Michael's life. From saving his parents' marriage as a child to helping him find purpose, become more present, and build a mission-driven company, Michael explains how the tools he learned shaped both his business and personal success. Whether you're a homeowner, entrepreneur, parent, or simply interested in creating a healthier life, this episode is packed with practical insights and powerful stories. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links mentioned in this episode: Free Copy of Problems of Work Online: http://scientology.org/pow The Dust Test: https://thedusttest.com/ Home Cleanse website: https://www.homecleanse.com/ Podcast episode Michael did with Gwyneth Paltrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL3KV4MM9M Follow Michael: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino https://www.facebook.com/michaelrubinoa https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelrubino Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #music #mindset #spirituality
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#38
June 3 · 1 hr 58 min
Stephen Ridley on Scientology, Music, Success. From a Small Village to a World-Class Pianist DDN #38
Stephen Ridley grew up in a tiny English village of just 40 people and went on to perform for kings, queens, billionaires, and audiences around the world. Before becoming a world-renowned pianist, Stephen was one of the top investment banking analysts in London, working on billion-dollar deals and earning more money than he ever imagined. Yet despite the success, he walked away from it all to pursue the one thing he truly loved: music. In this episode, Stephen shares his incredible journey from a lonely childhood in northern England to playing piano in over 70 countries, building the world's largest online piano academy, and performing for some of the most influential people on the planet. He also discusses the lessons he learned from the world of high finance, what separates self-made entrepreneurs from inheritors, how Scientology helped him through difficult periods of his life, and why success means nothing if it costs you your integrity. This is a conversation about purpose, music, freedom, and having the courage to follow your own path. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links mentioned in this episode: #1 Online Piano Academy in the World: https://www.ridleyacademy.com/ Stephen's "Would you Mind" song: https://youtu.be/wmvypRRFa0c?si=oVKTllSGtaeNRpGH Follow Stephen: https://www.instagram.com/stephenridley/ https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRidleyTV https://www.facebook.com/ste.ridley Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #music #mindset #spirituality
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#37
May 27 · 1 hr 19 min
From Trailer Park Kid to $40M Empire with with Scientology| Aaron Siepierski DDN Ep 37
Aaron Siepierski joins Don't Do Nothing for one of the most powerful comeback stories yet. Aaron grew up in a trailer park in Michigan surrounded by drugs, violence, addiction, police visits, and chaos. By 14 years old, he was smoking, drinking, using drugs, getting institutionalized, and headed down a path that easily could've ended in prison or death. Then everything changed. After being sent alone to Narconon in California at 14 years old, Aaron rebuilt his life using Scientology Study Technology, personal development, and relentless work ethic. Today, he runs multiple companies that are on track to do over $40 million in revenue this year, including estate sales, auctions, home staging, and real estate businesses with more than 45 employees. In this episode, Aaron breaks down how he went from addiction and psych wards to building a massive business empire, the lessons he learned from Scientology, why environment matters more than people think, and how applying simple formulas completely changed his marriage, family, and business success. He also shares unbelievable stories from the estate sale world — finding gold bars, $35,000 paintings, hidden collectibles, Motown memorabilia, and running auctions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This episode is about recovery, business, purpose, education, family, survival, and what can happen when someone finally decides to change their environment and take control of their life. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Narconon Drug Rehab Program: https://www.narcononus.org/ Follow Aaron Siepierski https://www.instagram.com/aaronsiepierski/ https://www.facebook.com/AaronSiepierski Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality
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S2 · E36
May 20 · 1 hr 25 min
Traditional X Boss Wife - What's the right approach in 2026 | Lucia La Rosa Spray DDN Ep 36
Lucia La Rosa Spray joins Don't Do Nothing for a powerful conversation on marriage, femininity, masculinity, family, Scientology, and what it really means to be a wife in 2026. Lucia was born and raised in Lima, Peru, before moving to America as a teenager. After experiencing her parents' divorce, losing two father figures, and going through years of partying, drinking, and trying to prove she was a "strong independent woman," Lucia began to realize that something was missing. In this episode, she opens up about how the breakdown of the family unit affected her, why a father figure is so important, and how growing up without that stable structure shaped the way she viewed men, marriage, and herself. Lucia also shares how meeting her husband, Steve Spray, changed her life. Through his commitment, communication, leadership, and example as a Scientologist, she began to see what a healthy relationship could actually look like. The conversation goes deep into the "boss wife" versus "trad wife" conversation, and why Lucia believes the real answer is not choosing one extreme, but becoming a woman who can support her husband, build a business, protect the family, and still remain feminine. She also talks about how Scientology helped her understand her own ups and downs, repair her relationship with her mother, take more responsibility, and build a marriage based on communication, trust, and purpose. This episode is about family, womanhood, marriage, responsibility, and why the future may belong to couples who know how to build together. Watch the full episode with Lucia La Rosa Spray now. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Follow Lucia https://www.instagram.com/lucialarosa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lucialarosa https://www.facebook.com/lucialarosaz Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality
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#35
May 13 · 1 hr 15 min
From Street Violence To Spiritual Purpose - Nation of Islam & Scientology | Brother Michael DDN #35
Brother Michael joins Don't Do Nothing Podcast for a powerful conversation on street violence, music, the Nation of Islam, Scientology, family, discipline, and spiritual purpose. In this episode, Brother Michael opens up about growing up between different religious influences, with a Muslim father and a Christian mother, and how confusion, anger, and street life shaped his early years. He shares how he was carrying a gun, smoking weed, surrounded by violence, and heading down a path that could have ended very differently. Everything started to change when he read a book that made him look at himself, his community, his relationship with his mother, and the way he was treating women. That one book shifted his perspective and put him on a path toward the Nation of Islam. Brother Michael also shares how the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan introduced him to Dianetics and Scientology, and how studying L. Ron Hubbard's work helped him understand the mind, confront painful experiences, and repair his relationship with his mother before she passed. The conversation goes deep into the role of family, marriage, responsibility, mental slavery, community rebuilding, and why knowledge can be a path to healing. He also breaks down what the Nation of Islam really means to him, how Scientology helped him become more cause over his life, and why art and music can be used to uplift people instead of destroy them. From street violence to spiritual purpose, this is Brother Michael's story. Watch the full episode now. Are you curious about yourself? 👉 Take a personality test: https://ddnpod.com/test Links mentioned in this episode: https://noi.org/millionmanmarch/ Follow Brother Michael https://www.instagram.com/mikalstands/ https://www.facebook.com/micheal.x.vincent https://www.tiktok.com/@mikalstands https://www.youtube.com/@mikalstands Follow us on other places: https://www.instagram.com/dontdonothingpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/DDNPod https://www.tiktok.com/@dontdonothingpod https://x.com/dontdonothing8 #scientology #dontdonothing #entrepreneurship #mindset #spirituality
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