Professor of Perseverance Podcast

Ep 314 Nancy Deyo Shares Her Chronic Pain Journey

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:24:45 -0500

Nancy Deyo, at 16,000 feet on Mount Kilimanjaro, collapsed in pain so severe she thought she was dying. That moment marked the start of a fifteen-year medical odyssey. As doctors told her she was “fine,” chronic pain took over her life. She lost the ability to sit and lived lying down.’ Website: https://nancydeyo.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.deyo.5 You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net #podcast #chronicpain #perseverance #resilience #overcomingadversity

Ep 313 Katie Rizzo Shares Her Journey from Losing Her Son to Addiction

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:53:37 -0500

In September of 2024, Katie Rizzo lost her firstborn son to addiction. In a tragic irony, she found that grief mirrored pregnancy. After joining grief groups, listening to podcasts, and reading everything she could get her hands on, Katie carried her grief as long as she could. Finally, she found ways to help cope with the trauma and deliver this ‘grief baby.’

Her memoir, The Trimesters of Grief, will be released on October 6. You can preorder starting June 12th. A book of Poems is being published on November 1st.

Website: https://www.katierizzo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizzoboysandagirl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katierizzo007/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 312 John Thompson Shares His Losing Both Arms Story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:53 -0500

At 18 years old, John Thompson had both arms ripped off below the shoulders when his shirt became caught in a tractor's power takeoff shaft on his family’s North Dakota farm. After his arms were ripped off, he walked to his home, used his mouth to dial for help, and was later successful in having his arms reattached. Get inspired, learn to persevere, and order his book.

Website: https://linktr.ee/johnwaynethompson92?fbclid=IwY2xjawRe97JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOTlBXTUR4SHk1bTVNVjlFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHox0pIInunqKEoPRAOw9mfstgWX-1_wSHmDZk5_wYqyKXROsjQZ81pxg-Qml_aem_C3HCeWPlmNXHT_l2GCQyBA

Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT76YVBP

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Ep 311 Sam Schmidt Shares His Paralysis Story with His Book: No Finish Line

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:38:59 -0500

On January 6, 2000, Sam Schmidt, who had just won his first IndyCar Series race in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, backed his racecar into a wall at the Walt Disney World Speedway. He did so at around 200 mph, and the impact broke his neck. Sam spent six months in rehab before going home to his new life with his loving wife, Sheila, and two young children, Savannah and Spencer. Get inspired, learn to persevere, and order his book.

Website: https://www.drivenlv.org/partners/conquer-paralysis-now/

Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798895151617

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 310 How One Woman's Firing Created Opportunity for Thousands: Merry Korn Shares Her Perseverance Story

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:48 -0500

Merry Korn was fired and as she was falling into a professional abyss, Merry chose to build a social enterprise employing 1,300 people, giving hiring priority to people with the greatest barriers to work: disabled veterans, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities and people living in economically challenged areas.

Website: https://firedtoinspired.com/

Free WorkBook: https://firedtoinspired.com/workbooks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merry.korn.883330

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merrykornfired/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrykorn/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 309 Knocked on Heavens Door to Fulfill His Purpose Joe Gonzalez Shares His Perseverance Story

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:14:57 -0500

Joe Gonzalez is a modern day Alchemist who’s knocked on heaven's door 3x and was turned away. Fought thru depression, rage, PTSD and is dedicated to helping other vets heal. Joe Gonzalez aka Scuba Joe a disabled Navy Seabee who’s seen his share of tragedies both on the battle field and off. Tragedies that have not only crushed him, his spirit, complete altered his way of life for the worse. After the 3rd time, he couldn’t help but ask, why? It truly never dawned on him that this (although accidents that were by his hand) it turned out it was!!! Founder of www.motheroceanfund.org a NGO dedicated to helping other vets heal.

Website: https://motheroceanfund.org/

Free EBook: https://motheroceanfund.org/shop/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ecopalooza11/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motheroceanfund/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZhQluDVqdk

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 308 32 Years in Prison at 18 – Jesse Crosson started Second Chancer Foundation

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:55 -0500

Jesse Crosson was sentenced to 32 years in prison when he was 18 years old. While inside, he earned a bachelor's degree, became a journeyman electrician, taught yoga and Spanish, and helped start a peer support mental health program. Since coming home in August 2021, he has built the Second Chancer Foundation to help formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth find their footing.

Website: https://jessecrosson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.crosson.75/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_chancer434/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessecrosson/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@second_chancer

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 307 Champion Mindset Coach Sandy Cohan Reveals What Actually Works

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:01:33 -0500

Sandy Cohan, mindset coach: audience won’t just get inspiration; they’ll leave with tools they can use the very next time they’re under pressure.

Website: https://sandycohan.com/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 306 The Cancer Story You’re Not Allowed to Talk About with Rick Hill

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:46:19 -0500

Rick Hill, one of the longest‑living documented survivors of advanced cancer without chemo or radiation, has become a vital voice calling for public awareness of alternative treatments for cancer.

Website: https://www.owwc.org/b17works/

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Ep 305 80 Percent Burned - Historic Face and Double Hand Transplant with Joe DiMeo

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:41:13 -0500

In 2018, Joe DiMeo got in a car crash that left his body 80 percent burned. Two years later, he received a historic face and double hand transplant at age 22. His donor was 47 years old.

Website: https://www.thecoremediagroup.com/product-page/eighty-percent-gone

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80PercentGone

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/80percentgone/reels/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 304 Making your Last Years your Best Years with Chris Moore

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:02:01 -0500

Chris Moore used the tragedy of the loss of his wife of 33 years to lung cancer in July of 2022 to lead him to reassess his entire life.

Website: https://ageoutloudbook.com/

https://seniorremodelingexperts.com/

Email: cmoore@seniorremodelingexperts.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.moore.616651/about/?id=100005452758215&sk=about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorremodelingexperts/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-7505b0259/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorRemodelingExperts

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Ep 303 The Moment Stanley Bronstein Decided His Life Mattered

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:48:35 -0600

As Stanley Bronstein was turning 50, he had a "right now" moment and realized that if he did not start eating better, exercising, and stopping a few other bad habits, He would be dead within five years - so he changed his life and never looked back, losing 220+ pounds naturally - no drugs or surgery - going from a max of 367 to around 145 today through healthy nutrition and daily walking.

Website: https://thewayofexcellence.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleybronstein/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 302 Concert March 1st at 7 PM EST on TikTok: B-Cide, rapper, MS and other Disability Awareness

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:45:45 -0600

B-Cide, rapper, album about multiple sclerosis is coming out March 1st, and he is also doing a live event on TikTok, a show, a concert on March 1st at 7 PM EST/6 PM CST on TikTok live.

TikTok: @BCIDE 7PM March 1st

To Support B-Cide: shop.b-cide.com

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Ep 301 Breaking the Pattern, Not the Family: Adaku Mbagwu Shares Her Journey

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:33:47 -0600

Adaku Mbagwu has overcome brief homelessness, depression and a failed suicide attempt. She works with high-achieving first-born daughters who are entrepreneurs and executives - women who are often the go-to person for everyone else but silently struggle with burnout, perfectionism, and pressure to always "hold it all together."

Website: https://healedhero.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaku_mbagwu/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adakumbagwu/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 300 The Night I Scheduled My Own Death: Cam Cordin Shares His Journey

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:17:20 -0600

Cam Cordin, at 46, after 25 years of corporate stress destroying his body and mind, he signed what he called a death contract. 911 days to completely transform — or he was done. Not metaphorically. He meant it.

Website: https://savagechillstyle.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNQ4C56Y?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DQ1H4Q2GHVE726AMN2BC&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DQ1H4Q2GHVE726AMN2BC&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DQ1H4Q2GHVE726AMN2BC&bestFormat=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savage_chill_

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Ep 299 Faith in the Fire: How Adversity Became Our Ministry: Stephen and Julie Wagstaff Share Their Journey

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:05:25 -0600

Stephen Wagstaff, at 19, was paralyzed in a diving accident that left him a C5 quadriplegic — but that moment became the start of his mission, not the end of his story. Today, he is the founder and CEO of SwagAbility, a nonprofit empowering people with disabilities and caregivers to thrive wherever life finds them. Together with his wife Julie — a cancer survivor and full-time caregiver — they share life as an interabled couple who’s learned how to turn pain into purpose. Their conversations bring real-world insight into resilience, caregiving, faith, and the power of finding joy through adversity.

Website: https://swagability.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwagAbility/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-wagstaff-1a780a279/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwagAbilityInc

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 298 Jody Hudson's Mission Created by Alex, Her Daughter's Dying Wish

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:50:11 -0600

Jody Hudson's story is a symphony of love-one that inspires, empowers, and reminds readers to never give up on life or those we love. When eleven-year-old Alex complained to her mother that her legs hurt, her mother, Jody, thought it was just growing pains. But for the next ten years, Alex battled with what perplexed doctors deemed a medical mystery. Refusing to let this ambiguous label define her, Alex researched and sought out medical professionals who might help her. Jody took up Alex's baton and has been a Lyme disease advocate and speaker since her daughter's passing. She brings a powerful, hope-filled perspective to podcasts, connecting deeply with audiences through honest storytelling, faith, and resilience.

Website: https://www.alexhudsonlymefoundation.org/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 297 From Survival Mode to Self-Love: Katie Baker Shares Her Journey

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:47:28 -0600

Katie Baker overcame childhood trauma and addiction, and later found profound healing through therapeutic psychedelics and integrative practices.

Website: https://www.peaceandfirehealing.com/universebook

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 296 Writing As a Way to Heal: How John DeDakis Persevere After Loss of His Sister and Son

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:22:01 -0600

John DeDakis inspires people who are struggling with grief to use writing as a way to heal. Grief and loss undergird all 6 of his novels, which are derived from his sister's suicide and his son's fatal heroin overdose.

Website: https://johndedakis.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.dedakis

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dedakisjohn/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dedakis-4b09a34/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnDeDakis

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 295 Near-Death Survivor Jay Setchell Shares His Perseverance Journey

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:44:58 -0600

Jay Setchell, The Strength Within You: It's Always Too Soon to Quit, a multi time death, and near-death survivor and has had 73 surgeries to date.

Website: https://neverquittrying.com/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 294 Two Heart Attacks and a Wake-Up Call Adreian Jones Shares His Perseverance

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:05:11 -0600

Adrian Jones, surviving two widowmaker heart attacks—each one with less than a 10% chance of survival—he walked away with more than just a second chance at life. He walked away with unfinished business.

Website: https://www.bemorealigned.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-career-wellness/?viewAsMember=true

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/more_starts_here/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 293 Undiagnosed TBI with Charissa Halonen Shares Her Journey

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:28:14 -0600

Charissa Halonen from bad relationships, obesity, struggles with alcohol, a life altering car accident that resulted in an undiagnosed brain injury causing post concussive syndrome to a story of triumph, self-development and self-actualization leading to huge success. The story of relentlessly pushing herself forward and out of hard situation after hard situation. Each chapter had a lesson that came along with it, teaching her the value of discipline, mindset, getting her physical and mental health right, building a life that she needed no escape from. Fully facing all aspects of life sober, willing to grow, take accountability for her life and create something worth sharing with the world to inspire others to live their best lives too!

Website: https://therelentlesscouple.wixsite.com/therelentlesscouple

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelentlesscouple/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.relentless.couple

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.relentless.couple

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 292 Digital Boundaries with Kelsey Green

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:25:53 -0600

Kelsey Green speak on digital boundaries, for success in both business and life. She thinks this could be a great topic for your listeners! In an age where we are becoming more and more addicted to our devices, our dreams, our focus, our creativity, our work, and our relationships all suffer.

She offers listeners strategies for setting some digital boundaries in their life (starting with baby steps!), in order to reclaim their beautiful brains.

Website: https://www.kelseylgreen.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseylgreen/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylgreen/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 291 Strike Out Suicide Founder Troy Gray Shares His Journey to Educate Others

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:04:03 -0600

Troy Gray is more than a sports memoir, his story is about survival, fatherhood, and redemption. Inspired by these trials, he founded Strike Out Suicide, empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion, and hope – breaking stigma and saving lives.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrikeOutSuicideNow/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troygray_official/?hl=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strikeoutsuicidenow/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-gray-811aa720/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 290 Perseverance From Cult Survivor to Combat Vet to Live TV Director Logan Shares His Story

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:17:59 -0600

Logan overcame adversity as he grew up poor on the South Side of Chicago, raised in a religious cult that hijacked their minds. By the time he was eighteen, he was suicidal. He ran away joining the Air Force, running from the pain, chasing purpose, escape, anything. But instead, he found war. He served two combat tours in Iraq. Perseverance through divorce, crippling, anxiety, and pursuing and achieving his dream of directing live broadcast events.

Website: https://www.theloganunlimited.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloganunlimited/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganunlimited/

X: https://x.com/Logan_Unlimited

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLoganUnlimited

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 289 Overcome Adversity in Anil Gupta’s Life After Losing Everything

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:50:25 -0600

Anil Gupta, Love Doctor, nearly ended his life during a season of despair. That breaking point became his breakthrough—it forced him to discover the power of forgiveness, gratitude, and resilience. From that moment, he rebuilt his marriage, reclaimed his purpose, and dedicated his life to empowering others to do the same. Today, he is a TEDx and Harvard speaker, relationship and mindset mentor, and bestselling author of Immediate Happiness and The Heart Map for Health.

Website: https://meetanil.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnilLoveDoc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilgupta_lovedoctor

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilgupta-lovedoctor/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnilLoveDoc

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 288 Loss of His Sister, Zander Sprague Discovered His Purpose Helping People

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:01:06 -0600

Zander Sprague is a compelling storyteller and an expert in personal empowerment, self-help, and overcoming adversity. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a best-selling author, he is a sought-after voice in the self-improvement space. Through his TV show and podcast under the banner of EPIC Choice Media, Zander empowers his audience to see that everyone can begin their journey toward an EPIC life ... by taking one step forward!

But what truly sets Zander apart is his deeply personal story. After experiencing the tragic loss of his sister, Zander discovered his purpose: helping people navigate grief and adversity with resilience and hope. His journey from heartbreak to healing has not only shaped his mission but has also inspired countless others to take that first step toward building a better life.

Website: https://zandersprague.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZanderSpragueAuthor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epic_begins/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandersprague/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 287 Overcoming Emotional Abuse and Perseverance Through Grief and Healing with Julie Barth

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:10:10 -0600

Julie Barth is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY, is a deeply moving account of love, loss, and resilience, chronicling her journey as a special needs parent while navigating the heartbreaking realities of her first husband’s battle with cancer.

Website: https://www.juliebarthauthor.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Notes-BlackBerry-Julie-Barth/dp/B0CY675VSC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FI6L9DIUIC3P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-czhI7Lu4y5PL3IP2jDoY9awHkKJo43zfWtySKfekxk.R94elBwW1E4bkN6TD3yxhSJcuiuZbH4bj_JLtECiAUg&dib_tag=se&keywords=notes+from+a+blackberry&qid=1738112221&sprefix=notes+from+a+blackberry%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

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Ep 286 Entrepreneur Amber McCollum Perseveres with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:15:24 -0600

Amber McCollum shares her journey with MS as an Entrepreneur

💰The Active Income Network
🤖AI Systems Consultant - 📈Zero to 1M
🔔CIO & Fund Manager
🏡 ROA Sales Agent
🎤 Live Experience Creator

.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambermccollum/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 285 Wheels of Change: Life Stories That Motivate Change with Accessibility Advocate Jenna Udenberg

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:27:56 -0600

Jenna Udenberg is finding purpose through life’s challenges. From navigating a childhood diagnosis of Juvenile Arthritis to becoming a 2020 Bush Fellow, his journey has been shaped by perseverance, timely relationships, and faith.

Website: https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Within-My-Spokes-Tapestry-Freedom/dp/B0C9SNDWJT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IE8V2U4VI71G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fiZB2Cbu9wjdfdC_dMy4IRBq7_EVLxKjhsBrPLnm5_tbu1c6wfHcdSqfxXpQNDmK7KlX7gdN_AMddNmEHhKAes83tZbjbM3fZ1GHOBnGbEOB2feuXBK4ocVJEDLKD_Oldq8MS35BXBz1N5vNUjc_lchJzOAIXEO7jwgmKzXekDQk8cJnCRNIkNfYVKCsScj4.8TIGZZw3RQS2J7E69lXBXuD5bFOOthrVzxF-KXW1JSs&dib_tag=se&keywords=within+my+spokes&qid=1762529056&sprefix=%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091881005060

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/above-beyond-with-u/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboveandbeyondwithu/

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Ep 284 Perseverance Hitting Golf Balls in a Thunderstorm Changed Steve Gamlin Life

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:25:31 -0600

Steve Gamlin helps frustrated entrepreneurs stop Hustling and Grinding to find purpose in their lives through his perseverance Ultimate Life Vision Method. --- What qualifies Steve to speak on Visualization, Vision Boards, Positivity, Motivation, Humor and 'Life Comebacks'? Simple: HE LIVED IT. After blowing up his life (radio career, 1st marriage and financial stability) at age 35, Steve rose from the ashes (he swears 'his' phoenix rides a pogo stick) to become a motivational speaker, stand-up comedian, author and more...inspired by 2 simple questions from a coach...after Steve spent an afternoon hitting a $3.00 bucket of golf balls in a thunderstorm, daring the lightning to hit him.

Website: https://stevegamlin.com/speaking-and-events/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveGamlin/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/

X: https://x.com/stevegamlin

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Ep 283 From Rock Bottom to Radiant: How Antoinette Lee Healed Her Chronic Illness

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:14:52 -0500

Antoinette Lee relied on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver, having previously managed her parents’ care before their passing. She wished she’d known more about treatment options to better advocate for them—and for herself. Facing her fifth surgery, with failing organs and no clear path to recovery despite excellent insurance, she hit rock bottom. Unable to eat or drink for five weeks, she said goodbye to her service dog, Phoebe, preparing for the end. Today, she is a sponsored adventure sportswoman, writer, and motivational speaker, having traded her walker for a life of joy. Phoebe, her service dog, is now a semi-retired pet.

Website: https://nnbl.blog/new-normal-big-llfe-blog/

New Normal Big Life Podcast: https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/175371555728328881c036efa

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinetteleemba/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nnblpodcast/

X: https://x.com/NNBLBlog

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 282 IVF after 40: Cheri Bergeron’s Perseverance to Motherhood

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:37:51 -0500

Cheri Bergeron a woman on a mission—literally. She traded boardrooms for baby dreams when she realized the traditional “happily ever after” wasn’t going to show up. Her ten-year path to motherhood was anything but linear: it spanned foster parenting, multiple rounds of IVF, donor conception, genetic defects, premature birth, and child loss. After bringing her two children into the world and thinking the trauma was behind her, she faced an unexpected battle: a precedent-setting Texas Family Court case. Her estranged husband of seven years sued to be recognized as the legal father of her son.

Website: https://www.cheribergeron.com/

Website: https://www.cherischoice.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544546076?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AXYW0C37ZTC33RT62QWD_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AXYW0C37ZTC33RT62QWD_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AXYW0C37ZTC33RT62QWD_1&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1&previewDohEventScheduleTesting=T1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionmotherhood/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheribergeron/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screwthefairytale/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 281 From ICU Trauma to Advocacy: Turning Pain into Purpose with Reasa Selph

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:31:36 -0500

Reasa Selph, mother, and advocate for patient safety. In December 2023, her 11-year-old son, Nicholas, was discharged from a Dallas-area ER despite clear signs of sepsis. Just two days later, he collapsed in septic shock and spent over a month in the pediatric ICU at Cook Children’s, undergoing multiple surgeries to save his life. Today, Nicholas is 12 and living with permanent injuries that changed the course of his young life. What happened to him was preventable, and she has turned her family’s experience into a mission: raising awareness about sepsis, fighting for hospital accountability, and empowering parents to advocate for their children in moments of crisis.

Website: https://reasaspieces.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FightForNicholas

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 280 Breast Cancer Survivor and Own Your Choices Allison Pazuk Story of Perseverance

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:23:05 -0500

Allison Pazuk received her cancer diagnosis, her world didn't just tilt – it exploded. But instead of accepting the traditional script, this former math teacher turned real estate investor, and self-proclaimed "perseverance expert", decided to go... well, a little bonkers. And in doing so, she unlocked a blueprint for overcoming adversity and healing that every proactive, curious individual facing a health crisis needs to hear. Allison isn't just another cancer survivor; she's a relentless researcher and fierce self-advocate who transformed her terrifying diagnosis into a powerful journey of reclaiming control. Her book, Going Bonkers with Cancer, is a raw, unfiltered, and often humorous account of her experience navigating a complex medical system.

Website: https://www.allisonpazuk.com/

Book: https://www.allisonpazuk.com/book

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.pazuk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonpazuk/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonpazuk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1g47j3Oy47egTjvtGewOOg

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 279 Breast Cancer Survivor Erica Campbell Shares Her Perseverance Journey

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:33:02 -0500

Erica Campbell overcoming adversity experience as a breast cancer survivor and advocate. Her story and best-selling book, "The Mastectomy I Always Wanted.".

Website: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastectomy-Always-Wanted-Breast-Cancer/dp/1634897099/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18512RXDCL1OH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yd0Wtpp4PpNOd3ZwL2hiRQ.AfRonrgZpmzuVTP1ipC2DxLqqpLddByoyBOmJ5y99_A&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mastectomy+i+always+wanted&qid=1724152135&sprefix=%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.neubert/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.n.campbell/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-neubert-campbell-936279/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 278 TAR Syndrome AJ Leitch Shares His Story of Perseverance

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:11:56 -0500

AJ Leitch shares his journey with TAR syndrome (Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), which causes easy bruising and bleeding, and the absence or underdevelopment of the radius bones in the forearms.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aj.leitch.9

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adapting_adventures/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lil_yoda90?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadbXnmbxDkB2J2LsleQaMXyNh63CZ1FBCkgKk2v1wZvKHg1gLrZJJpSZeSRXQ_aem_l8p0k5ggvEsATbbFNeYfZQ

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Adapting_Adventures

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 277 Two Time Cancer Survivor: How Triathlon Prepares You with Dr Jeffrey Reynolds

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:14:14 -0500

Dr Jeffrey Reynolds just completed one of the world's most grueling athletic challenges—Ironman Florida—feeling invincible. Six months later, he gets a cancer diagnosis via text while stopped at a traffic light. Then, just as he beat that cancer, he gets hit with a second, more aggressive one. That's his story. But here's the twist: the same mental training that got him through 140.6-mile races became his survival toolkit for beating cancer twice.

Website: https://www.everymilematters.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Mile-Matters-Triathlon-Training/dp/B0FJQ2Q98P

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeffreyreynolds

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffreyreynolds/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeffreyreynolds

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 276 Not Enough to Brave Enough, Unlock the Courage Within You Bernice McDonald

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:59:54 -0500

Bernice McDonald's mission is to help women be brave enough to do hard things - no matter what that is. We all face them. We're surprised by them or live with the long, enduring task of having that hard thing as part of our journey. Most of fear we're "not enough" but she says that it's not about being not enough. It's about being brave enough to face it, decide that we're not going to be defeated by it and find what we need to transform us.

Websites: https://www.bernicemcdonald.com/

Website: https://www.tinybravesteps.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Be-Myself-Journey-ebook/dp/B0DW47KKH9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9VW15HZMHGFI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y-_8Ql8U8HVCeOBXfC3TPhs8UIHxfZH1qUs8XPr1FwEHgQAtGilPc_RVS5dyrSueuzD7_2O4JajBgoTEebQHCh2VervKBXQJfC_ijrEoyQ3nofLdCXWGV9js40HookUHssMYBcvn2HywDuFRPQAsNQ.pZrPllQu3FvLvsBCl5IfjRCfr4iAYPBnktTG3YFgGoI&dib_tag=se&keywords=brave+enough+to+be+myself&qid=1758724716&sprefix=%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmcdonaldcoaching/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernicemcdonald/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BerniceMcDonald

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 275 Faith, Fatherhood, and the Frontlines Raising Resilient Kids Marine Officer Olaolu Ogunyemi

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:59:32 -0500

Olaolu Ogunyemi shares how he turned adversity in numerous circumstances as a U.S. Marine, husband, father, and entrepreneur into purpose. His story equips others to persevere with faith, resilience, and a mission to serve the next generation.

Website: https://parent-child-connect.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaolu.ogunyemi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaolu.ogunyemi/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaolu-ogunyemi-465ba453/

X: https://x.com/Olaolu_Ogunyemi

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcR7d3yzZXfzcBfxveyP-g

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 274 From DUIs to Successful Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, and Speaker Kevin Schouweiler

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:39:18 -0500

Kevin Schouweiler went from DUIs to a successful entrepreneur.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kev.shoe/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 273 The Girl Who Vanished to Survive: How One Jewish Teen Outsmarted Vichy France with John Jay

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:21:45 -0500

John Jay new book *NINETTE’S WAR* tells the remarkable true story of a young Jewish woman’s survival in Nazi-occupied France — a journey of resilience, identity, and defiance. John brings this story to life with the depth of a historian and the eye of a journalist, drawing on his background as a former *Sunday Times* business editor.

Websites: https://johnjay.co.uk/books/ninettes-war/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ninettes-War-Jewish-Survival-France/dp/1639369619/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K8AQZTC57UHJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZTZ7hVc9VfyoJGazVBg5gdTM57hOaeeJz-vJi7aYG2bGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.9YS2-tla5u6GFcnSE1bpM1NOJkeiSjaRbPuo3Ms4WI0&dib_tag=se&keywords=ninette%E2%80%99s+war&qid=1758309423&sprefix=%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1

Email: info@johnjay.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjay4007/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 272 Unlocking Potential for a Purpose Driven Life Through Challenges with Dean Taylor

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:27:27 -0500

Dean Taylor is a true example of perseverance and resilience, having overcome personal and professional challenges to become a leader in his field. He now helps others transform their lives by breaking free from mediocrity and unlocking their potential. He speaks powerfully about overcoming adversity, the importance of daily habits, and how to develop a growth mindset.

Websites: https://deantaylorofficial.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dean.taylor.7330763/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deantaylorofficial/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 271 Child Abused and Racism Pamela Michaux Shares Her Powerful Journey of Perseverance

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:30:33 -0500

Pamela Michaux was born in Congo, raised between two cultures, two continents, and too many silences. She survived childhood sexual abuse, racism from both strangers and family, betrayal by people she trusted, and years of carrying shame that was never her's to hold. But she didn’t break. She transformed her trials and tribulations to a meaningful powerful purpose.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mundele-Diaries-Pamela-Michaux-ebook/dp/B0FPSDX5ZD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XM5CZDPL9I8W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lgyhr2s0hESRKFomhLI9kw.B3nh_vlUirki8pa3-PF6si4Y5ffAywRKv9ug_ZFnRBc&dib_tag=se&keywords=mundele+diaries&qid=1757082036&sprefix=%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1

Websites: https://www.instagram.com/mundelediaries?igsh=dXc5bmhmZXRxZHN2&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.sliema?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=oUECGGSVB3tLEQbi&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BxxrogRBd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mundelediaries?igsh=dXc5bmhmZXRxZHN2&utm_source=qr

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 270 The First Person with Schizophrenia to Bicycle Across Canada, Matthew Dickson Shares His Perseverance

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:15:48 -0500

Matthew Dickson has successfully recovered from schizophrenia and he became the first person with the disease to bicycle across Canada in 2023. In 2018, he made the world's first website with all the groups helping people with mental illness in developing countries. He has overcome his adversity with mental illness and helps others to fight and persevere in life.

Websites: https://www.mindaid.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindaid1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjdickson/#

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdickson-mindaid/

X: https://x.com/MattMindAid

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindaid

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 269 Shot, Paralyzed, Battled Addiction, and Prison – John Carter Used Perseverance to Live His Dream

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:36:11 -0500

John Carter was shot, paralyzed, 90 days in a comma, battled addiction, and going to prison in order to persevere over difficulties to attain his dream of being a fitness trainer and owning a gym.

TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-tcE-L0Lg

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5

Websites: https://www.turbulencebook.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnessbycarter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turbulencebook_/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carter-b29a0a337/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@turbulencebook

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 268 Gail Showalter Shares How Single Moms Can Reestablish Their Lives with Perseverance

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:19:36 -0500

Gail Showalter coaches single moms to persevere and overcome adversities. After many years of raising her three children as a single mother, she developed a passion for supporting other single mothers. Gail persevered for 16 years. In 2007, she defied the odds and founded a nonprofit organization that provides resources for single mothers pursuing degrees that lead to meaningful employment. These moms know the meaning of perseverance.

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Learning-Loving-Encouragement-Motherhood/dp/1636986218/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1UXHAYR74OIAM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tgrGseWxmWzz4a_8sYwjIkhsJdTDFKfnx-GvG__6V_4zoHSqwsAjNhEaHKRT8DoF.5TWZWbBiYcvaZG81mtsjZ2X8mNK8hWvs5CVAsZg-fMs&dib_tag=se&keywords=living+learning+loving+gail&qid=1756397784&sprefix=%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3

Websites: https://www.gailshowalter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575903206005

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gail_cawley/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-showalter-9a37a822/

X: https://x.com/SingleMomEDU

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gailshowalter1889

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 267 Mixtapes to Wheelchairs – Rapper B-Cide Reinvents Life After MS

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:18:39 -0500

Robert C Cardillo II AKA B-Cide shares his personal story of perseverance, from being diagnosed with MS and overcoming adversity adapting to life in a wheelchair, to continuing his career as an underground rapper, clothing designer, and entrepreneur.

Book and Music: http://www.myelinmyshoes.com

Websites: https://b-cide.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcide

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcide/

X: https://x.com/RealBCIDE

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@btvstudio

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 266 Jerod Nieder AKA Positively Paralyzed Shares His Journey of Perseverance

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:52:12 -0500

Jerod Nieder AKA Positively Paralyzed Shares His Journey of Perseverance

Website: https://positivelyparalyzed.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerod.nieder/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyparalyzed/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyParalyzed

You can contact Professor of Perseverance at jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 265 Dr Chad Scott Use Travel as a Tool for Processing Grief, Trauma, and Life Transitions

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:36:54 -0500

Dr Chad Scott nearly lost everything—his health, his marriage, and his identity— now he guides others through stories that help them confront pain, discover purpose, and grow stronger on the other side of struggle.

A therapist, author, educator, and liver transplant survivor who persevered through personal adversity into a mission to explore the world’s most emotionally powerful and historically significant places. His critically acclaimed book, Beyond the Darkness, dives into dark tourism—not to glorify tragedy, but to uncover what sites like Auschwitz, Ground Zero, historic cemeteries, battlefields, and former prisons can teach us about healing, resilience, and what it means to be human.

BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Darkness-Transformative-Journeys-Through/dp/1917523009/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Websites: https://www.drchadscott.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chadscottauthor/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 264 Debbie Simmons Grief Became a Catalyst for Her Purpose-Driven Growth

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:04:39 -0500

Debbie Simmons is a mother of nine through the miracle of adoption and a woman whose legacy was born through loss. After the heartbreaking death of her quadruplets, her journey through grief became a catalyst for purpose-driven growth. Debbie’s passion is helping others find clarity, courage, and confidence in their calling, inspiring them to live fully, love deeply, and leave a lasting impact. Her life is living proof that when you lead from the heart, even the hardest days can fuel your greatest legacy.

FREE BOOK: https://theheartoflegacy.com/

Websites: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/

https://anchorpoint.us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDebbieSimmonsSpeaks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDebbieSimmons

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedebbiesimmons/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 263 Jesse R Stanton Shares Strategies on Entrepreneur

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:39:39 -0500

Jesse R Stanton, Leadership and Business Coach, Real Estate Investor, Motivational Speaker, and Podcaster.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesserstanton2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_r_stanton/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jesserstanton

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 262 Andrew Davie Shares Ruptured Brain Aneurysm Recovery

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:32:18 -0500

Andrew Davie had a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2018 and since then became a caregiver for his mother when she had ALS and got a clinical mental health counseling degree.

Website: https://andrew-davie.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adavieauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adavieauthor/

X: https://x.com/adavieauthor

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD6KnuwCxeE87tekFMc_PQ

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 261 Erin Puricelli Shares Her Challenges on Self-Worth and the Importance of Rest

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:34:20 -0500

Erin Puricelli will share her journey on Perseverance through Challenges, on self-worth and the importance of rest.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erin.puricelli

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpuricelli1313/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-puricelli-2a506b316/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 260 From Coma to Calling: Holly Porter's Inspiring Journey of Listening

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:34:08 -0500

Holly Porter, a true beacon of resilience and inspiration! Holly's life is a tapestry of incredible experiences, starting with not one, not two, but *multiple* healing journeys. She's danced on the precipice of death, and during her harrowing 70-day hospital battle with COVID-19, she discovered the incredible power of the human spirit. Now, here's where things get truly extraordinary. While in a coma, Holly had several otherworldly out-of-body experience and two NDE Near Death Experiences, that defies description. It was as if the universe itself reached out to save her, offering a series of miraculous interventions that brought her back from the brink.

Website: https://hollyporterinternational.com/

Hopeful Horizons Podcast: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1000611862

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOLLYANNPORTER/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyporterinternational/

X: https://x.com/HOLLYShaps

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP2v1suiKqjqu21x2gRMIug

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 259 Pansy Sleep Shares Her Fight from an Accidental Prescription Overdose

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:33:55 -0500

Pansy Sleep was in a fight for her life when she realized she had accidentally consumed too much of her prescription medication and now her mission is to help others live their best life possible.

Friends w/ Benefits Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@fwbpodcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pansy.sleep1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pansy_sleep/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pksleep

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 258 Inside the Infamous Love Has Won Cult with Andrew-Ryan Profaci

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:33:42 -0500

Andrew-Ryan Profaci survived both stage 4 cancer and life inside one of the strangest modern cults — Love Has Won. Amy Carlson, known as “Mother God,” chose him to be her “Father God.” He helped build the cult’s spiritual system… then had to find the strength to break free and expose it.

Website: https://thewaronlove.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewrprofaci

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_ryan_profaci/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrprofaci/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewryanprofaci

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 257 Anything Is Possible: Lessons in Resilience from a Girl Who Escaped Communism Alone at 9 Years Old

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:05:03 -0500

Christine Sadry, at just 9 years old, left communist Poland alone, seeking freedom in the U.S. — only to lose her voice and freedom for the next 13 years while living in silence and fear within her adoptive home. Despite unimaginable adversity, Christine found her strength, reclaimed her life, and went on to build a 31-year career with the United Nations.

Website: https://christinesadry.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csadry1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinesadry/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 256 Dr. Wendy O’Connor Shares Using Positive Psychology to Uplevel Your Success and Happiness

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:04:25 -0500

Dr. Wendy O’Connor is a positive psychology, confidence, busting mindset blocks, what living a life by design truly means (and why it matters so much), or how to get off the hamster wheel of living the auto-pilot, default life.

Website: https://www.drwendyoconnor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwendyoconnor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwendyoconnor

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 255 Nick Prefontaine Helping Others After Surviving a Snowboarding Tragedy

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:19:43 -0500

At 14, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident and was put in a coma. His parents were told he wouldn't ever walk, talk, or eat on his own again. He did and set a personal goal of not walking, but running out of the hospital. Nick does a lot of speaking work to help those suffering from brain injuries.

Today, Nick is a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island-based real estate investor, speaker, and Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach.

Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/

S.T.E.P. Program: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 254 Ed Watters Host of Dead America Podcast Sharing Positivity

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:53:52 -0500

Ed Watters award-winning host of Dead America Podcast shares his journey of overcoming.

Website: https://deadamerica.website/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.watters.33/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 253 Erin Field C5/6 Quad Shares Her Journey

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:45:05 -0500

Erin Field's shares her story in an accident on July 11, 2017 when a chimney collapsed onto her, resulting in a C5/6 SCI.

Instagram 10%: https://www.instagram.com/thetenpercentapp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livefearlessly3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin.fieldd/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ErinField

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 252 Poonam Bhuchar Surviving of Sexual Assault and Attempted Suicide Shares Her Story

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:17:53 -0500

Poonam Bhuchar surviving sexual assault, attempted suicide, an arranged marriage, and divorce is one thing. Processing all that pain so you can live a full life after is something entirely different.

Website: https://emotionallysafe.com/

https://poonamb.com/

Get your Book: SAFE from the pain: https://www.amazon.com/SAFE-Pain-Darkness-Thats-Happy/dp/1737923807/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1638390939&sr=8-1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poonam.bhuchar

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 251 Malisa Hepner Shares Her Turn Around Point from Surviving Her Childhood Experiences

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:40:59 -0500

Malisa Hepner lost her dad at 15 to an overdose and her mom at 22 (when pregnant with her first child) to complications related to hep c and cirrhosis. She hosts a podcast called Emotionally Unavailable, an author, and public speaker.

Website: https://linktr.ee/Mdhepner

Emotionally Unavailable Podcast: https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1739504718415772259d92bc1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558789720560

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malisa.hepner/?hl=en

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 250 G. Michael Hopf from Military to Best Selling Author – Discipline Over Inspiration

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:44:24 -0500

G. Michael Hopf has written more than forty books spanning genres from dystopian and survival fiction to military thrillers and historical Westerns. His stories often explore the human condition in extreme circumstances, shaped by his own experiences as a U.S. Marine and his deep interest in the resilience of the human spirit.

Website: https://www.gmichaelhopf.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_fray_publishing

X: https://x.com/GMichaelHopf1

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 249 Jennifer Gligoric Shares Tips to Survive the Bad Times in Business and in Life

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:33:08 -0500

Jennifer Gligoric brings a unique and compelling perspective shaped by a life of resilience and determination. As a teenager and college student, she lived in a homeless shelter and experienced extreme poverty during a time when resources were scarce. These challenges taught her perseverance and the value of creating opportunities where none exist.

Website: https://www.superclinicproject.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572270387911

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superclinicproject

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergligoric/

X: https://x.com/SuperCPPodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperCPPodcast

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 248 WalkinQuad Sara Lynn Shares Her Quadriplegic Journey to Inspire Others

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:57:20 -0500

Sara Lynn, Walking Quadriplegic | Transformational Coach | Resilience Expert

Website: https://linktr.ee/saralynncoaching?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafA68rzbJ3uCbVr2ghFII9HJh-uLeZLOz68qxJ6_4sSmC-I_NiOfmWk41h-eQ_aem_50LhSgoyBnISozT9E9MfZw

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 247 Dr. Lynn Banis Shares Grief Isn’t Just a Heartache—It’s a Full-On Brain Workout

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:44:47 -0500

Dr. Lynn Banis lost her 106-year-old mom, her little brother, and her husband in less than three years. She was devastated and the multiple losses almost paralyzed her. She worked her way through the darkness and pain by using her skills in human behavior and coaching and came out with a renewed life and an epiphany that convinced her that she had the skills and knowledge to help others through this challenging time. Now she guides widows through one of life’s hardest journeys.

Website: https://web.actionera.com/widowsrisingtogether

GRAB YOUR FREEBIE: The Healing Roadmap

https://widowsrisingtogether.com/roadmap-landing

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 246 Adriene Caldwell, Suicide and Abuse Survivor Shares Her Journey

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:42:12 -0500

Adriene Caldwell has done more than survived; she has thrived. Less than 3% of former foster youth attend college. 20% of the US prison population was in foster care at one point. She's not spouting rainbows and sunshine; life can and very often is cruel. She is offering the listener hope, hope that the trauma/situation will end, hope that the future will be different, hope that life can improve.

Website: https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575765845419

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbrokencaldwell/

X: https://x.com/Unbrokenlo81234

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 245 Brian Hampton at 81 Published His First Book – Get Your Story Publish

Sat, 24 May 2025 12:28:34 -0500

Brian Hampton, at 81 years, he became a first time published author and by a premier international publisher. His Life Empowerment book shares the tried and successful techniques he has used for dealing with the distressing predicaments and people we all encounter far too often.

Website: https://brianauthorhampton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.hampton.50951

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 244 Trevor Schade Shares Surviving a Stroke to Building Wealth

Sat, 24 May 2025 12:02:36 -0500

Trevor Schade lost his job, had a stroke, and getting a divorce all within a few months to building a $3 million real estate portfolio. He went through the dark and made it through to the other side.

Website: https://linktr.ee/trevorschade

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.schade?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevor.schade

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-schade-b725879/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorSchade

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 243 Justin Briggs Shares Surviving a Lightning Strike

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:04:43 -0500

Justin Briggs journey after surviving a lightning strike has been a tough one, but has led him to create an amazing life.

Website: https://www.briggscoaching.com/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 242 Cam F Awesome AKA "The Comeback Champion: Turning Setbacks into Success"

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:36:24 -0500

Cam F Awesome journey is a testament to battling adversity head-on and transforming setbacks into powerful comebacks. As a former Olympic boxer, 12-time national champion, and 3-time Olympic Trials winner, he experienced the highest highs and some of the lowest lows in his career—including being kicked off the Olympic team and facing a suspension that could have ended his boxing journey. But instead of giving up, he used those challenges as fuel to come back stronger, ultimately winning the 2016 Olympic Trials for Team USA Boxing.

Website: https://www.camfawesome.com/

Netflix Documentary: Counter Punch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamFAwesome/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camfawesome

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camfawesome/

X: https://x.com/camfawesome

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/camfawesome

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 241 Jeaneen Tang Shares Strategies on How to Develop Language in Young Children

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:27:51 -0500

Jeaneen Tang is a mother of a special needs son and a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, she thinks she has a lot to share. Her goal is to shake up the way we approach early language development through her strategies of Play Dumb & Sabotage.

Website: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeaneen.tang

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jt808/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneen-tang-707a6730/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 240 Margie Allman, Author of the Forthcoming Book, "The Sufferfest: How Sex, Drugs, and Triathlon Saved My Life"

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:12:20 -0500

Margie's journey from overcoming institutionalized child abuse, addiction and prostitution to becoming an Ironman triathlete.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margie.allman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margieallman

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margieallman/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 239 Diana Fannon Shares Her Journey Epilepsy, Empathy, and Empowerment: A Personal Story of Special Education Advocacy

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:42:18 -0500

Diana Fannon will share her story about her epilepsy journey and how that shaped who she is and what she is doing today. At the age of 17, she was diagnosed with epilepsy—a life-changing moment that shaped her journey in profound ways. She went on to attend Yale University, navigating challenges and embracing resilience. Over the years, she has transformed these experiences into a mission to inspire and empower others.

Website: https://www.disabilityedpros.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disability.ed/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fannon-ed-d/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@disabilityedpros

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 238 Yvonne Trost Help Others From Surviving to Thriving: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Transformation

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:48:17 -0500

Yvonne Trost has faced personal and professional challenges, and now as a Happiness Coach, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs and find joy. She believes her journey can offer hope and motivation to listeners.

Website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/

Free Ebook: https://mc.bradchandler.com/the-success-trap220759-4367

Free Meditation: https://mc.bradchandler.com/limitlessyoumeditations

How to Be Happier for Entrepreneurs Podcast: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/podcast/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtobehappy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlocklimitlessyou/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-trost/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BradChandlerCoaching

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 237 Lisa Johnson Help Others Survive Divorce Legal Abuse: Red Flags and Self-Protection Strategies

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:20:35 -0500

Lisa Johnson spent a year and $100K divorcing her ex, and then the next ten years in court, seven representing herself successfully, through dozens of court appearances. Her case was so notable that it was published in the CT Law Journal and is now case law - a huge honor for any attorney, and unheard of for a self-represented litigant. Her partner and she have since created a thriving business teaching men and women how to persevere through the legal system with an ex trying to wear them down and bleed them dry financially.

Website: https://beentheregotout.com/

Been There Got Out Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/been-there-got-out-podcast/id1638999264

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeenThereGotOut/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/been_there_got_out

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/been-there-got-out/

X: https://x.com/beentheregotout

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThereGotOut

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 236 Gina Economopoulos an End-of-Life Doula, Shares Her Journey From a Bartender to a Nun for 12 Years

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:23:59 -0500

Gina's life story makes her a captivating and inspiring speaker for all audiences. Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the struggles of tumultuous relationships. Yet, Gina's unwavering resilience, strengthened by her profound spirituality, enabled her to reclaim her life's purpose. Gina's very presence is a testament to the power of the human spirit to persevere. Her story reminds us that hope can be discovered even in our darkest moments and will leave an audience inspired.

Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562911825099

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaeconomopoulos/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 235 Nathan Buttigieg Overcomes His Additions Shares His Journey to Help Others

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:10:43 -0600

Nathan Buttigieg was brought up drinking at a young age as a social norm. He was never a problem until he lost everything during covid lockdowns - he was forced to move back into his parent's house (now a tiny home on their property) he started drinking as a way to cope with feeling like a failure.

Boxing day 2021 he had his last drink but still had a cocaine problem that he had acquired through the party and pleasure-seeking life - he overcame that about 1 year later after having what he was told was a "psychosis" episode.

He didn't use any outside help to get clean, no programs, no mentors, nothing but Gym, nonnegotiable tasks and focusing internally on being the best version daily.

His obsession with internal and external upgrades has brought him to being able help others that want to be better individuals and change their life through changing themselves.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbuttigiegg/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 234 Breast Cancer Survivor Marilyn Getas Byrne Shares Her Journey to Inspire and Help Others

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:28:50 -0600

Marilyn Getas Byrne and her brother, both close at heart, intersected at the height of their own crises, with one desperately wanting to live and the other desperately wanting to die. This rollercoaster story is one of resilience, tragedy, family, love and hope. She shares her journey to inspire others to struggle toward the light, even when life's challenges can be overwhelming or feel insurmountable. There is always hope.

Website: https://www.marilyngetasbyrne.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/managingannoyingpeople/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilyn_getas_byrne/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marilyngetasbyrne

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 233 Ilene Marcus: The Boss Who Beat the Odds Shares Her Journey

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:33:42 -0600

Ilene Marcus is a warrior who has overcome incest, rare cancer, financial devastation, and divorce from a husband who gambled all our money away and then being fired on AI of the NYT when her former boss (head of a beloved non-profit) was found embezzling and sent to prison. And each pivot, each lesson, has brought her to a place of grace, understanding, outward and most importantly inward success.

Website: https://ilenemarcus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/managingannoyingpeople/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilenemarcus/

X: https://x.com/talkism

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXffukSUo-hKFEBi5f4TlA

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 232 Happiness Coach Matt O’Neill Teaches Happiness is a Choice, Even When Life Gets Tough

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:04:12 -0600

Matt O’Neill teaches us that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide. As a recognized leader in happiness education, Matt teaches audiences how to live a life of 'Conscious Happiness'. His work includes the "Good Mood Revolution" book and podcast where he explains the importance of conquering negative thought patterns while embracing habits that lead to a happier life.

Website: https://mattoneill.com/

Good Mood Revolution Podcast: https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1673365500304x554280432634422400

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodmoodmatt/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-mood-revolution/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPkoHyB_z57WPEWZtPbg7g

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 231 Joel Oliver Open Heart Surgery Journey

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:32:31 -0600

Joel Oliver's story of perseverance was having an open heart surgery at 28 years old. That was 6 years ago now. It was, of course, scary in some ways but there was no choice except to just move forward. So he had it and came out fine. There were some life adjustments and changes but it's just normal life for him now, He can live well and get on with things.

Website: https://eastcoaststudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecpodcaststudio/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 230 Rhonda Britten Shares Her Story About Forgiveness of Her Parents' Murder-Suicide

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:02:16 -0600

Rhonda shares her story about forgiveness and the impact of trauma (parents' murder-suicide), plus a story about the spiritual journey called the Dark Night of the Soul. Oh, and I'm sober and funny as hell.

No matter the industry or focus of a podcast, every human being on the planet gets stopped by fear. Rhonda Britten has coached 8-figure business owners to corporate execs looking for purpose to folks who want to find themselves and have more meaning in their relationships. Fear is fear is fear.

Website: https://fearlessliving.org/

Fearless Living Transformation Program February 22 & 23: https://fli.world/fltplive

Free Gift: FearlessLiving.org/risk

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 229 Bob Martin with "Going with the Flow" What It Means and How To Do It

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:53:52 -0600

Bob Martin’s remarkable journey spans from being a high-powered criminal trial lawyer during Miami’s infamous Cocaine Cowboy era to a mindfulness coordinator, certified meditation mentor, and published author. At 74, Bob draws from his extensive experiences—criminal lawyer, restaurant owner, corporate consultant, and community leader—to help others discover clarity, resilience, and peace. Currently a Professor of Wellness and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob integrates Taoist teachings, brain science, and psychology into practical lessons for breaking free from limiting beliefs. His story of transformation offers powerful insights into living a meaningful life.

Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 228 A.J. Otjen and Dan Steffensen: A Montana Firefighter's Story of Survival and Resilience

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:20:35 -0600

A.J. Otjen is a 2023 Library of Congress Award-Winning author known for her compelling storytelling and in-depth research. In "Burned Over!" she chronicles the extraordinary journey of Montana firefighter Dan Steffensen, capturing the raw intensity of wildfire, the harrowing realities of burn recovery, and the unwavering strength of the human spirit. Dan Steffensen is a dedicated Montana firefighter who defied the odds after a burnover incident left him critically injured. His story of survival and resilience is a testament to the courage of first responders, the power of community support, and the indomitable spirit that drives us to overcome even the most daunting challenges.

Website: https://ajotjen.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554333044270

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ajOtjen

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 227 Dennis Henson Help Others Improve Their Live With Developing the Habit of Reading

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:54:07 -0600

Dennis J. Henson Has Curated Profiles, Quotes and Poems That Get People Beyond Doubting Themselves, Questioning Why Their Momentum Is Stalled or Suffering from Imposter Syndrome Dennis J. Henson has a career of singular achievement. Currently the Founder and President of Vanguard Marketing and Investments, Inc and a renowned leader and educator in both the real estate and personal growth industries, he was stumped for a moment when a podcast host asked him: “If you could name the one thing that’s had the greatest impact on your students’ what would it be?” And then it became clear to him. “Form the habit of reading something everyday that educates or inspires them.”

Website: https://www.realimpactbook.com/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 226 Sara Thornhill AKA SaraWebbSays Uses Her Sexual Assault to Help Others Find Their Power Within

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:57:05 -0600

As a Meditation Coach, Sara empowers fellow LGBTQIA+ humans to heal their trauma and increase self-worth by reviving innate power, so we can design our lives from the inside out.

As a rape survivor who is now twice divorced, she understands resilience and what it takes to get back on your proverbial feet. Stop the downward spiral, learn to spin within.

Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYskY2sSK8KuCuFKA?g_st=ic

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Lush-Sara-Maya-Webb-ebook/dp/B0BF4N99NZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19UKN42RKQD70&keywords=look%20lush%20by%20sara%20webb&qid=1663256266&sprefix=%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1

Facebook: https://facebook.com/SaraWebbSaysLLC

Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYskY2sSK8KuCuFKA?g_st=ic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queercalmcollective/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/SaraWebbSays

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@SaraWebbSays?si=8Xcn_in69dPHWoz1

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 225 Win Charles Giving Hope to People and Educating Them About Disabilities

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:11:44 -0600

Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the country, speaking to schools and institutions to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and living a full life no matter what holds you back. She is also an advocate of veterans across the world.

Podcast: https://winatlifepodcast.weebly.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Win-Kelly-Charles/author/B009VNJEKE?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wincharles/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wincharles1195

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 224 Belldon Colme, The "Be Disease-FREE" Expert, Creating Bulletproof Motivation

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:45:02 -0500

In 2004-5 Belldon Colme suffered 3 heart attacks, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and was told he had a shelf life of 5 years, maybe a little more if he was good and took his meds. He was just 39 and was not okay with that. Belldon chose to put his research skill, time, and dollars toward learning how his body really works, and how he could work with it naturally.

Two years later Belldon had reversed both his heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and had the happy side effects of losing 105 pounds normalizing his blood pressure and other vital stats, and gaining energy like he was a kid again. He has remained disease-free since 2006.

Website: https://belldoncolme.net/

The 4 Jars Path: https://belldoncolme.net/4jars/

Food Freedom Break Through: https://belldoncolme.net/foodfreedom/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530786533?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_F89Y1TNBZX286R6TCV32

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belldoncolmeofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belldoncolme/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaZ3Y7JxIQKnN2Qyw-K2w

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 223 Saying Goodbye To a Friend Ricardo We'll See You at Rainbow Bridge

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:34:26 -0500

Ep 223 Saying Goodbye To a Friend Ricardo We'll See You at Rainbow Bridge

Ep 222 Brian Fleming Teaches How to Say What You Do So More People Will Show Up, Listen, And Buy From You (More Often)!

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:41:48 -0500

Brian Fleming is a combat-wounded war veteran turned copywriter, author & professional speaker. He uses his unique skill set of persuasive writing and communication to help entrepreneurs and podcasters just like you say what you do in your brand messaging in a clear and compelling way so you'll get noticed by more of “the right people,” more often, and your business/podcast will grow.

He is also a former StoryBrand Certified Marketing Guide & Copywriter. Brian is the host of the PodGasm Marketing podcast at PodGasmShow.com where he shows podcasters how to clarify their podcast's marketing message so more people will show up, subscribe, and listen.

Host of Pod - Gasm Marketing Podcast

Website: https://www.podgasmshow.com/lead-magnet1726008676521

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565730791197&mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=MHv0Hudr4jnVhVOO&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FdB13q3wfHAQQYZBb%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancfleming1/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@useyourstory

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 221 JenniSue Jessen Resilience Unveiled: A Survivor's Journey from Trafficking to Triumph

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:46:35 -0500

From the ages of 4-17, Jennisue survived commercial sexual exploitation (child sex trafficking). Now, she is the founder and CEO of an international counter-trafficking organization and worked for 2 years helping inform federal counter-trafficking policy.

With over 25 years of personal experience and professional involvement in the counter-trafficking movement, I have gathered intimate knowledge of the depths of trauma survivors endure. Having been sold into the sex trade at a very young age, I have seen the darkest corners of humanity. However, rather than letting those experiences define me, they have ignited a passion within me to contribute to cultural and systemic change in this sphere.

At Compass31, our hearts break for those who have been victimized by human trafficking, and we firmly believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. Our mission is to fight this crime through prevention, restoration, and leadership development. We aim to offer transformative hope and healing to those trafficked for sex or labor and prevent this crime from perpetuating through our global education initiatives.

Website: https://compass31.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenni.jessen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compass_31/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennisue-jessen-b59316156/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 220 Marcy Langlois a Chronic Illness of 20+ Years/Sobriety Who Coach Others to Live Beyond Their Limits

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:16:05 -0500

Since birth, Marcy Langlois has faced formidable difficulties, undergoing more than twenty surgical procedures to address her cleft lip and palate. This physical struggle only compounded the emotional burdens she endured. Marcy was subjected to relentless teasing and bullying during her childhood, as her appearance and speech differed from her peers.

In her quest to silence the nagging voice in her mind, Marcy turned to alcohol during her middle school years. While it temporarily numbed her pain, it accelerated a downward spiral. The tragic car accident she was involved in during high school claimed the lives of three individuals, fueling her guilt and deepening her reliance on alcohol as an escape. Thus began a decade-long struggle with alcoholism that resulted in the loss of employment, devastated relationships, and a battle with chronic illness that nearly cost Marcy her life.

Marcy Langlois exemplifies the power of resilience in the face of daunting challenges. Her journey serves as an inspiring testament to the possibilities of personal growth and triumph over adversity. Marcy's story resonates with individuals navigating their journeys, reminding them that healing, self-discovery, and the redefinition of their narratives are always within reach.

Website: https://marcylanglois.com/

Facebook: https://marcylanglois.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcylangloisofficial/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKl_GSHXhRLLaav2Ws-UqFg

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 219 "What's GOOD About TODAY? A Purpose-Driven Life" Chris Cochran Shares His Amazing Son’s Life Journey

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:46:27 -0500

Do life's challenges weigh you down? Are your days filled with a sense of emptiness and a tendency to focus on the negative? Have overthinking, anxiety, and anger consumed your mind and heart?

Finding Positivity in Adversity: Lessons from Christian's Journey Explore how Christian's daily mantra, "What's good about today?" can help people find positivity even in the darkest times. Discuss practical ways to shift focus from negativity to gratitude.

Chris' amazing son, Christian, taught him about embracing joy and living each day to the fullest. In his brief, but notably well-lived 23 years of life, Christian's uplifting spirit, powerful words, and brilliant example not only inspired his dad and others but also drew a map that led him down the path to a purpose-driven life.

Now, Chris is sharing the journey of his family, including the challenges they faced and the valuable lessons they learned, to help show others how to find the good within each day.

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-GOOD-About-TODAY-Purpose/dp/B0D79Y3HP3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UBELSVIEUE43&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZcXGH9jg1aPa6AN0CDhutg4mwTe0nnWbFfyQafV0J2CnZsg_STNWO_ZrxQ1xQc1zTjVORtLdQSZMSQMedR8hCd9D-updkBl-a2gumIHI6IRh_D5NCqLZdhrbXQQb0n_zNrf5xmdBwbZ3T4nFohAEtjsSBXMCSNtPTMngm3b5a52kxF2cWc9oypzu50hMAewo_kbDL250t4z7lyXhf7I9vNIAN5f1n8i6ZQPsTNSHB5g.BmMLZa9DoN8QewxcRSw9UePJydI72JRXOmSZEFTlY8A&dib_tag=se&keywords=what%27s+good+about+today&qid=1722467934&sprefix=%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

Website: https://www.chriscochranspeaks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.cochran.948/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscochranspeaks/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pghcochran/

X: https://x.com/WGAT__

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net or call 615 – 336 – 2181

Ep 218 James Perdue Shares His Personal September 11 Inspiring Life Story

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:13:55 -0500

My story on how I became a quadriplegic.

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Ep 217 Carolyn Sophia Skowron Shares Her Inspiring Life Story of Being Unbreakable

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:35:46 -0500

For many years she had silently struggled with depression and anxiety. Carolyn also struggled in school. No matter how hard she worked or how many tutors she had or how hard she studied, she still did not feel successful. Having depression and anxiety compounded her feelings. She internalized every situation and every interaction.

During her sophomore year in high school, she found out that she had a learning difference called Non-verbal Learning Disability. When she first found out she had a "disability" Carolyn felt so alone and questioned what was wrong with her. It took her many years to realize her disability is her strength.

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Ep 216 Lt. Col. Jason Pike Severed 31 Years of Military Service Shares His Inspiring Life Story

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:46:58 -0500

The Army investigated him, arrested him, and tried to break him, but Lt. Col. Jason Pike is undoubtedly A Soldier Against All Odds. A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Pike has become a National Best Selling Author, sharing his journey in three powerful books.

Books: https://www.jasonpike.org/a-solider-against-all-odds

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Ep 215 Kenneth Kunken Quadriplegic Lawyer and Father of Triplets with Inspiring Life Story

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:18:26 -0500

In 1970, while a junior in Cornell University’s College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a tackle on a kick-off in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. Ken sustained a spinal cord injury at the C 4-5 level, rendering him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken spent more than 9 months in various hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. While still a patient, Ken testified before a United States Senate Sub-Committee on Health Care, chaired by Senator Edward Kennedy.

In 1971, almost 20 years before the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ken returned to the Cornell campus, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. Ken estimates that he had to be pulled up or bounced down close to 100 steps just to attend his first day of classes. Ken is the first quadriplegic to graduate from Cornell University.

Upon graduation, Ken decided to change his career goal. He wanted to work with and help people, particularly those with disabilities. Ken went on to earn a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education and a Master of Education degree at Columbia University in psychology. Ken is the first quadriplegic to earn a graduate degree from Cornell University.

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