C.K. Simms

Guest Name: Scott Martinhttps://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martinhttps://librarytalespublishing.com/products/play-from-your-hearthttps://a.co/d/08oCbL5FSummary:Former nationally ranked soccer coach and quad amputee Scott Martin joins C.K. Simms for a powerful, deeply human conversation about trauma, resilience, fatherhood, discrimination, and the long road back to purpose. After contracting Group A Strep with necrotizing fasciitis and waking from a month‑long coma to life‑altering amputations, Scott pushed forward—coaching for […]

Guest Name: Laura Van Wormerhttps://lauravanwormer.net/https://classof74podcast.com/Summary:In this powerful conversation, novelist and former Doubleday editor Laura Van Wormer shares her extraordinary life story — from discovering storytelling at a young age to becoming a bestselling author, getting sober at 27, surviving a devastating drunk‑driving crash, and rebuilding her life and creativity. Drawing from moments like “I started […]

Guest Name: Tom LeNoblewww.tomlenoble.comwww.linkedin.com/in/tomlenoblehttps://www.facebook.com/tomlenoblehttps://www.instagram.com/lenoble.tom📝 Summary:In this powerful and deeply human conversation, award‑winning author and philanthropist Tom LeNoble shares the remarkable story behind his memoir My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels. From growing up in a shack in Jacksonville Beach to performing in drag pageants, from leading operations at Facebook as one […]

Guest Name: Dr. Melanie Grayhttps://www.drmelaniegraytheconfidencecoach.com/Instagram: drmelaniewellnesscoachFacebook: melanie.gray.550422LinkedIn: drmelaniegray📝Summary:In this powerful Black History Month episode, C.K. Simms sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray — a 2017 Black Excellence Award recipient — to explore her extraordinary 41‑year journey in nursing, higher education, trauma‑informed care, and leadership. From growing up in a family shaped by Jim Crow to […]

SummaryIn this deeply personal season finale of Poddin’ My Noggin, C.K. Simms reflects on two transformative years of podcasting, healing, creativity, and connection. Filmed on New Year’s Eve, this episode explores gratitude, anger, grief, faith, global uncertainty, and the courage it takes to remain hopeful in turbulent times. C.K. shares how books, guests, creativity, and […]