The Neil Haley Show brings together an eclectic mix of guests whose stories span the worlds of entertainment, wellness, retail innovation, and law enforcement. Host Neil Haley sits down with Maks Chmerkovskiy, professional dancer and judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," who shares insights about transitioning from performer to judge and the weight of responsibility that comes with evaluating emerging talent. Maks reflects on earning his position through decades of dedication, drawing inspiration from the late Len Goodman's approach to judging on "Dancing with the Stars." His passion for mentoring the next generation of dancers shines through as he discusses how the show serves as the ultimate audition for the entertainment industry.Eddie Mentor joins the show to discuss the transformative power of wellness retreats and liver cleanses. With years of experience in both direct sales and the wellness industry, Eddie has developed comprehensive retreat programs at the Verdade property overlooking the Pacific Ocean. He explains how the nine-day reset program combines physical detoxification with emotional healing through breath work, yoga, and sound healing. Eddie emphasizes that the liver is responsible for processing negative emotions like anger and betrayal, making the cleanse as much about mental and spiritual renewal as physical health. His passion for helping people course-correct their lives through total immersion experiences has led thousands through healing protocols that address everything from childhood trauma to chronic health conditions.Dana Isom Johnson, Etsy's trend expert, reveals the platform's biggest holiday shopping trends for the season. Celebrating Etsy's 20th anniversary with over 5 million sellers worldwide, Dana walks through data-driven trends including "known holiday" nostalgia with recipe-related gifts, "supper club" entertaining essentials, the surprising "gothmas" aesthetic featuring dark and celestial themes, "nutcracker core" inspired by ballet performances, and the colorful "playhouse" trend embracing playful expression. She emphasizes how modern shoppers are moving away from cookie-cutter gifts toward personalized items that make recipients feel truly seen, highlighting Etsy's unique human touch that sets it apart in the marketplace.The show takes a sobering turn with retired Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Kevin Laws, who spent 11 years working undercover online to catch child predators. Kevin candidly discusses the mental toll of pretending to be both a child and an adult predator to identify and arrest those exploiting children. His work resulted in 66 convictions, but the vicarious trauma ultimately led to severe PTSD. Kevin shares the heartbreaking story of how his wife's death from cancer, combined with the accumulated trauma of his work, finally forced him to retire. His book, "Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell," provides an unflinching look at crimes against children from an investigator's perspective.Kevin's story serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice made by those who protect society's most vulnerable members. He explains that crimes against children remain one of the most understaffed and underfunded areas of law enforcement, despite the growing threat. His message to parents and grandparents is clear: understand the real dangers children face online, as the reality is far worse than news reports suggest. While Kevin no longer teaches, he lectures about his career and advocates for greater awareness and resources to combat child exploitation. His journey from dedicated agent to author and speaker demonstrates both the cost of this crucial work and the importance of breaking silence around trauma.

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