Dream & Hustle https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com The premiere podcast of The Lion Heart Experience with Joe Vercellino featuring conversations for teens, professional coaching and behind-the-scenes experiences for listeners with Lion Heart Crew members. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:48 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic The premiere podcast of The Lion Heart Experience with Joe Vercellino featuring conversations around Teen Wellness, Social and Emotional coaching and behind-the-scenes insight into Lion Heart Crew members. The Lion Heart Experience The Lion Heart Experience No false https://feed.podbean.com/dreamandhustle/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18375827/hustle_n5dwj2.jpg Dream & Hustle https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com 144 144 A sad song disguised as a happy song "You Know I love you Dog" A sad song disguised as a happy song "You Know I love you Dog" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/a-sad-song-disguised-as-a-happy-song-you-know-i-love-you-dog/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/a-sad-song-disguised-as-a-happy-song-you-know-i-love-you-dog/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:21:48 -0400 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/085f088e-72d7-3dfb-9eca-9f8f1a61cefc Joe sits down to talk about one of the lesser known Lion Heart Releases "YOUKNOWILOVEYOUDOG" to share a surprising under-tone of the writing. Joe introduces you to the sandwich punching game and a curious studio moment most listeners miss at the end of the song. In a dynamic 11 minutes - listeners are taken on a journey entering one of the most bitter-sweet, vibey singles released under The Lion Heart Experience label. 

To Find the song on Apple Music and Spotify search "The Lion Heart Experience."

To learn more about Joe vercellino and The Lion Heart Crew visit thelionheartexperience.com

 

]]> Joe sits down to talk about one of the lesser known Lion Heart Releases "YOUKNOWILOVEYOUDOG" to share a surprising under-tone of the writing. Joe introduces you to the sandwich punching game and a curious studio moment most listeners miss at the end of the song. In a dynamic 11 minutes - listeners are taken on a journey entering one of the most bitter-sweet, vibey singles released under The Lion Heart Experience label. 

To Find the song on Apple Music and Spotify search "The Lion Heart Experience."

To learn more about Joe vercellino and The Lion Heart Crew visit thelionheartexperience.com

 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 717 12 full Dogs on The Roof | Song Backstory Dogs on The Roof | Song Backstory https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/dogs-on-the-roof-song-backstory/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/dogs-on-the-roof-song-backstory/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:21:06 -0400 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/c9bc463e-f3f4-3076-b9e3-5fa9a896e27e THELIONHEARTEXPERIENCE.COM ]]> unexpected, surprising, undeniable.    This one is for everyone out there looking to live a life that startles others because you are taking a new path, doing something that hasn't been done before, looking to be novel, maybe a little annoying too.    Search: "Dogs on The Roof, by The Lion Heart Experience"   The Lion Heart Experience, acclaimed as one of the most powerful and refreshing performing groups in American schools is headed by award-winning educator, Joe Vercellino. Through story, exciting original music and paint, The Lion Heart Experience anchors young people in a tangible sense of self-worth. Endorsed by school leaders and mental-health professionals from across the country, The Lion Heart Experience is one of the premiere investments of mental-health initiaves for their unique, unexpected and undeniable approach to wellness with teens.   They are the dogs on the roof.   Book your experience today at THELIONHEARTEXPERIENCE.COM ]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 945 11 full S2E10 "I Am Nature" S2E10 "I Am Nature" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e10-i-am-nature/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e10-i-am-nature/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:17:14 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/48bd776e-5cbf-3bce-9de3-73a4619e5a0f Where do you go to enjoy nature?  The forest? A lake?

 

I doubt you go to the mirror.

 

In the final episode of the back-to-school-power-pack Joe guides listeners into a valuable lesson learning to find the parallels between what we delight in outside and realizing the same processes are happening inside of you. A must-listen finale. 

]]> Where do you go to enjoy nature?  The forest? A lake?

 

I doubt you go to the mirror.

 

In the final episode of the back-to-school-power-pack Joe guides listeners into a valuable lesson learning to find the parallels between what we delight in outside and realizing the same processes are happening inside of you. A must-listen finale. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 575 2 10 full S2E9 "Forest Lake" S2E9 "Forest Lake" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e9-forest-lake/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e9-forest-lake/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:12:28 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/f2ff884d-fb22-3d20-9fe6-c8e9be41121c Have you ever noticed yourself spending the best of your time, efforts, even your money to try and please someone that does not even like you? You can't figure out why but you really need their approval. You look in the mirror and literally say, "What are you doing?"

There's a name for that, and yea, it happens to Joe as well. Listen in as Joe shares a surprising story of a time where he found himself desperate for control after the crew crashes and burns at a school. 

 

]]> Have you ever noticed yourself spending the best of your time, efforts, even your money to try and please someone that does not even like you? You can't figure out why but you really need their approval. You look in the mirror and literally say, "What are you doing?"

There's a name for that, and yea, it happens to Joe as well. Listen in as Joe shares a surprising story of a time where he found himself desperate for control after the crew crashes and burns at a school. 

 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 844 2 9 full S2E8 "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger" S2E8 "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e8-the-only-way-to-eat-a-cheeseburger/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e8-the-only-way-to-eat-a-cheeseburger/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:07:05 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/6dd37f84-b22f-3746-be4c-bbe21b28a3ca Joe shares the capstone story of his latest book, "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger." Dive in on a captivating example of how small and simple interactions shape big mindsets and practices in our lives. 

]]> Joe shares the capstone story of his latest book, "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger." Dive in on a captivating example of how small and simple interactions shape big mindsets and practices in our lives. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 466 2 8 full S2E7 "The Elevator Shaft" S2E7 "The Elevator Shaft" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e7-the-elevator-shaft/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e7-the-elevator-shaft/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:05:09 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/f3ee5238-07b9-3171-903b-5f4a294b76ab During a weekly drop-off at swimming lessons, Joe realizes a curious aspect of a neighboring construction site and realizes the pile of bricks he keeps passing has more to do with his life than he realizes. Maybe the same will be true for you. 

Episode 7, titled "The Elevator Shaft" will help you re-think the people you spend the most time with. 

]]> During a weekly drop-off at swimming lessons, Joe realizes a curious aspect of a neighboring construction site and realizes the pile of bricks he keeps passing has more to do with his life than he realizes. Maybe the same will be true for you. 

Episode 7, titled "The Elevator Shaft" will help you re-think the people you spend the most time with. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 299 2 7 full S2E6 "Extreme Thinking" S2E6 "Extreme Thinking" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e6-extreme-thinking/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e6-extreme-thinking/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:03:06 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/74cc7402-63a9-33ec-b1e6-4a295d6d711a Do you ever feel like your lows are a little too low? Like if you screw up or make a mistake, it's more than that to you, you actually feel like a failure. It's possible that you might struggle with the same cognitive distortion that Joe struggles with; Extreme Thinking. 

In this episode called "Extreme Thinking," Joe opens up about his struggle to maintain a positive view of himself and how he addresses it each day. 

]]> Do you ever feel like your lows are a little too low? Like if you screw up or make a mistake, it's more than that to you, you actually feel like a failure. It's possible that you might struggle with the same cognitive distortion that Joe struggles with; Extreme Thinking. 

In this episode called "Extreme Thinking," Joe opens up about his struggle to maintain a positive view of himself and how he addresses it each day. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 509 2 6 full S2E5 "What to do with your life when you don't know what to do with your life" S2E5 "What to do with your life when you don't know what to do with your life" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e5-what-to-do-with-your-life-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-life/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e5-what-to-do-with-your-life-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do-with-your-life/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:59:56 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/00751d9a-a86d-3c5f-b3fb-8261a857454c What do we do with our lives when we don't know what to do with our lives? Do we sit around feeling lost? Should we meditate more? Should we despair? 

In this episode, Joe Vercellino shares a unique challenge to young people when they feel lost or without direction and purpose. It's a simple mindset and practice that has yet to be regretted by anyone who tries it. 

]]> What do we do with our lives when we don't know what to do with our lives? Do we sit around feeling lost? Should we meditate more? Should we despair? 

In this episode, Joe Vercellino shares a unique challenge to young people when they feel lost or without direction and purpose. It's a simple mindset and practice that has yet to be regretted by anyone who tries it. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 359 2 5 full S2E4 "Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength" S2E4 "Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e4-heart-mind-soul-strength/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e4-heart-mind-soul-strength/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:56:22 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/c755f77a-1a0b-3f84-b872-33e252e3ad8b Learn the four categories that Lion Heart Crew Members pay attention to every day to stay healthy, balanced, and encouraged. "Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength" is referenced in Tae Sosa's song "Situations" and offers an insightful and catchy way to keep these four dynamics top-of-mind. In this episode, Joe Vercellino guides listeners into practical ways to take care of ourselves. 

]]> Learn the four categories that Lion Heart Crew Members pay attention to every day to stay healthy, balanced, and encouraged. "Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength" is referenced in Tae Sosa's song "Situations" and offers an insightful and catchy way to keep these four dynamics top-of-mind. In this episode, Joe Vercellino guides listeners into practical ways to take care of ourselves. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 411 2 4 full S2E3 "It's Windy Out Here" S2E3 "It's Windy Out Here" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e3-its-windy-out-here/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e3-its-windy-out-here/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:53:56 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/1454a3d4-0d84-3773-b191-da30320564a1 Joe Vercellino shares an inside phrase used in The Lion Heart Crew,  "It's windy out here." Once you hear the story behind the phrase - you'll be saying it too! This episode offers and infatuating re-framing of how we see adversity in our lives. 

]]> Joe Vercellino shares an inside phrase used in The Lion Heart Crew,  "It's windy out here." Once you hear the story behind the phrase - you'll be saying it too! This episode offers and infatuating re-framing of how we see adversity in our lives. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 342 2 3 full S2E2 "Be a Coconut" S2E2 "Be a Coconut" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e2-be-a-coconut/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s2e2-be-a-coconut/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:52:30 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/4a5a5879-1767-396f-9dda-190336873dd2 Episode two of the back-to-school-power-pack, Joe Vercellino shares a stunning realization about coconuts and their ability to hold on to their potential. Joe offers a unique challenge and encouragement to young people. 

]]> Episode two of the back-to-school-power-pack, Joe Vercellino shares a stunning realization about coconuts and their ability to hold on to their potential. Joe offers a unique challenge and encouragement to young people. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 302 2 2 full S2E1 "Who are you going to be?" S2E1 "Who are you going to be?" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/who-are-you-going-to-be-s2e1/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/who-are-you-going-to-be-s2e1/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:50:40 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/58e98927-41ae-3a46-b005-4b26dc66d2f3 Joe Vercellino welcomes students with the first installment of the back-to-school-power-pack, a collection of 10 short podcasts (5-10 minutes) designed for the drive into school or for the morning journaling session in classrooms. The 10 Episode series offers short, curious and focused challenges to students to engage transcendent thinking, problem-solving, self-reflection and a strong anchoring in a sense of self-worth. 

]]> Joe Vercellino welcomes students with the first installment of the back-to-school-power-pack, a collection of 10 short podcasts (5-10 minutes) designed for the drive into school or for the morning journaling session in classrooms. The 10 Episode series offers short, curious and focused challenges to students to engage transcendent thinking, problem-solving, self-reflection and a strong anchoring in a sense of self-worth. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 322 2 1 full S1E8 "It might not be ok, but you could be" S1E8 "It might not be ok, but you could be" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e8-it-might-not-be-ok-but-you-could-be/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e8-it-might-not-be-ok-but-you-could-be/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:30:54 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/21b742bf-6c95-3df6-b391-0703b63526ec Teen Therapists Katrina Motrinc LMSW and Lauren Bongiorno MA, LPC, NCC sit down with Joe Vercellino to talk about Teen Mental Health and the interesting patterns arising in therapy. Katrina talks about the trendiness of therapy and Joe Vercellino takes a shot at "The outer banks."

]]> Teen Therapists Katrina Motrinc LMSW and Lauren Bongiorno MA, LPC, NCC sit down with Joe Vercellino to talk about Teen Mental Health and the interesting patterns arising in therapy. Katrina talks about the trendiness of therapy and Joe Vercellino takes a shot at "The outer banks."

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 2551 8 full S1E7 "But how will buy expensive avocados?" S1E7 "But how will buy expensive avocados?" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e7-but-how-will-buy-expensive-avocados/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e7-but-how-will-buy-expensive-avocados/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:30:02 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/ee95cf0e-4fc4-3280-9238-82b9b4257e37 Master wood-carver and artist, Alec Lacasse sits down with Joe Vercellino while he carves a face into a piece of wood. Catch this episode visually on YouTube by searching "The Lion Heart Experience." Alec shares how he became one of the few people to sustain his life with his art - and why he will never see avocados the same. 

]]> Master wood-carver and artist, Alec Lacasse sits down with Joe Vercellino while he carves a face into a piece of wood. Catch this episode visually on YouTube by searching "The Lion Heart Experience." Alec shares how he became one of the few people to sustain his life with his art - and why he will never see avocados the same. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1893 7 full S1E6 "Ant Man is just the WORST" | Yukon Conversations S1E6 "Ant Man is just the WORST" | Yukon Conversations https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e6-ant-man-is-just-the-worst-yukon-conversations/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e6-ant-man-is-just-the-worst-yukon-conversations/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:28:41 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/f8542afa-0206-3ac1-8984-da6e4c0e562a If we are going to drive around the country, we may as well plug in the microphones and let you guys in on the conversations in the Lion Heart Yukon. Today, V lets off steam on why Ant Man is the worst super hero, the number one turn-off when it comes to TV shows and Tae Sosa presses V on his street knowledge. 

]]> If we are going to drive around the country, we may as well plug in the microphones and let you guys in on the conversations in the Lion Heart Yukon. Today, V lets off steam on why Ant Man is the worst super hero, the number one turn-off when it comes to TV shows and Tae Sosa presses V on his street knowledge. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 2083 6 full S1E5 "I'm not sure if I'm even a coach" S1E5 "I'm not sure if I'm even a coach" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e5-im-not-sure-if-im-even-a-coach/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e5-im-not-sure-if-im-even-a-coach/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:27:29 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/fa425261-0edd-35db-8826-6a49b455f742 Joe Vercellino sits down with one of Detroit's most impactful strength and conditioning coaches, Wayne Redmon. Wayne shares a surprising past with sports and what has informed his unique coaching style today that builds and equips some of Detroit's top athletes. 

]]> Joe Vercellino sits down with one of Detroit's most impactful strength and conditioning coaches, Wayne Redmon. Wayne shares a surprising past with sports and what has informed his unique coaching style today that builds and equips some of Detroit's top athletes. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1199 5 full S1E4 Processing School Shootings S1E4 Processing School Shootings https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e4-processing-school-shootings/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e4-processing-school-shootings/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:25:50 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e0d3d92b-ffeb-3f72-a92c-74d6d46e0e6c Joe Vercellino guides teens processing the reality of school shootings and warmly challenges listeners to reflect on whether they have fallen into a common American Activism pitfall...

]]> Joe Vercellino guides teens processing the reality of school shootings and warmly challenges listeners to reflect on whether they have fallen into a common American Activism pitfall...

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1079 4 full S1E3 "The secrets behind your favorite songs" S1E3 "The secrets behind your favorite songs" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e3-the-secrets-behind-your-favorite-songs/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e3-the-secrets-behind-your-favorite-songs/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:24:58 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/9223f40e-f98a-3368-901a-e4a37e221409 Heads up! This episode is for FANS of Lion Heart Music! Underground legends like Julie Juarez, Jeremiah McAdoo, Tae Sosa, Jaylin Bradley, Olivia God, and Arthur Harvey bring the sound of Lion Heart alive. Listen to Joe Vercellino reveal some of the secrets behind Lion Heart's biggest songs. 

]]> Heads up! This episode is for FANS of Lion Heart Music! Underground legends like Julie Juarez, Jeremiah McAdoo, Tae Sosa, Jaylin Bradley, Olivia God, and Arthur Harvey bring the sound of Lion Heart alive. Listen to Joe Vercellino reveal some of the secrets behind Lion Heart's biggest songs. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1456 3 full S1E2 "Everyone went craaaaaazy" S1E2 "Everyone went craaaaaazy" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e2-everyone-went-craaaaaazy/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e2-everyone-went-craaaaaazy/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:23:31 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/a8822fe2-9022-3995-bba2-5cc3e55e15bc Arthur releases a song about his mini-van. Tae Sosa surprises listeners releasing "seem right" his little brother. The two of them recount their epic rap battles in the high school. Arthur shares a secret and everyone discovers why Tae will call him "son" for the rest of his life. 

]]> Arthur releases a song about his mini-van. Tae Sosa surprises listeners releasing "seem right" his little brother. The two of them recount their epic rap battles in the high school. Arthur shares a secret and everyone discovers why Tae will call him "son" for the rest of his life. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1728 2 full S1E1 "When Does The Dream Stop?" S1E1 "When Does The Dream Stop?" https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e1-when-does-the-dream-stop/ https://dreamandhustle.podbean.com/e/s1e1-when-does-the-dream-stop/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:20:16 -0300 dreamandhustle.podbean.com/56deb4f8-6d4b-3073-9d91-1ad12fd7dbd5 Joe Vercellino and Tae Sosa sit down and talk at a hotel on tour in Flint, MI. Sosa shares how everything started for him with music, what has informed his writing style and shares his dreams and ambitions for life. 

]]> Joe Vercellino and Tae Sosa sit down and talk at a hotel on tour in Flint, MI. Sosa shares how everything started for him with music, what has informed his writing style and shares his dreams and ambitions for life. 

]]> The Lion Heart Experience false No 1700 1 full