The Wellness Hood

Finding your Superpowers What if the thing you’ve spent years hiding… is actually the very thing that makes you powerful? In this episode, I sit down with John Kippen — magician, speaker, resilience & empowerment coach, author of Playing the Hand You’re Dealt, and creator of the short film John’s Ultimate Illusion, produced in collaboration with Jamie Lee Curtis, who also wrote the foreword to his book. John has performed at the iconic Magic Castle in Los Angeles, delivered a moving TEDx talk on embracing difference, and coached countless individuals through some of the most challenging chapters of their lives. Hear all about John’s journey — from a life altering brain surgery to becoming a voice of possibility, creativity, and courage. His work blends mindset, storytelling, imagination, and human connection in a way that helps people see themselves differently and step into what’s possible. Together we explore: • Why being different is your superpower • How facial paralysis led to a rebirth in confidence, creativity, and purpose • Why adults stop dreaming — and how to reconnect with imagination • The mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to” • How magic and storytelling help people heal, open, and see new paths • Using service and connection as tools to get out of your own way • The “tiptoe out of your comfort zone” method for building confidence • Why it’s never too late to redefine who you want to become This conversation is full of heart, insight, and human wisdom. John reminds us that our uniqueness, our scars, and even our struggles can become the very things that make us magnetic — and that dreaming again is not a luxury… it’s a necessity. Connect with John Kippen If John’s message resonated with you, here are the best ways to dive deeper into his work: Website: https://www.johnkippen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkippen/ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_kippen_being_different_is_my_super_power_magic_saved_my_life Film: John’s Ultimate Illusion (details on his website) Book: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt (with foreword by Jamie Lee Curtis) Connect with The Wellness Hood I’m Montse — host of The Wellness Hood. This space is all about meaningful conversations with real humans, experts, and guides helping us reach our best version — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’d like to co-create with us, share the topics you want explored, the questions sitting on your heart, or the guests you’d love to hear from. Your voice shapes this community. Website: https://www.thewellnesshood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesshood/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewellnesshood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thewellnesshood/ Thank you for being here — we’re building this together.