Catalyst for Change Stories
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Stories and tools for resiliency
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Episode #62 Dr. Artika Tyner Planting Seeds of Social Change
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 16.6 MBDr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom. Tyner received her B.A. from Hamline University (Major: English; Certificate: Conflict Studies). Due to her passion for advocating for s...
Episode #61 Jan Hill - women's rights then and now
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBJan Hill worked in higher education for over 40 years before retiring from California State University East Bay, she talks about what it was like to be a women who was curious and had a desire to learn more and the progress we have made in the last 50 years. She is now a trustee for Ohlone College and likes to give back to her community. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories [email protected] YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdW...
Episode #60 Mike Iamele empowering people through healthy boundaries
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode we speak about boundaries, knowing your sensitivities, knowing who we are where we end and others begin, holding boundaries to protect your sensitivities, holding boundaries to create safety to be ourselves. Mike Iamele is a Life Purpose Expert + Brand Strategist. With his proprietary Sacred Branding® system, he’s helped hundreds of people to connect the dots between their lived experiences to identify which levers they naturally pull every time they’ve been successful – a...
Episode #59 Dana Humphrey, the accident that led to the start of several businesses
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBAbout Dana Humphrey: In her social circles, friends describe Dana as a psychonaut. She spent her childhood dragging her family to church. Dana is passionate about self-development and spiritual growth and over the past 20 years has explored many different energetic healing modalities revolving around sound, breath and movement to find her inner guidance or GU (self) RU (teacher).. Some modalities of interest have been Reiki, various forms of meditation including Vipassanā, tantra, tarot, yog...
Episode #58 Melissa Rohlfs PTSD, eating disorder all while being a new mom
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBMelissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women break free from sugar and stress/emotional eating so they can be calm, confident and in control. Around food. Around sugar. In stressful situations. In their bodies. In their life. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin. After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding...
Episode #57 Sara Heilman finding healthy relationships with food and life
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAt 5’3” and 204 pounds, her weight held her back physically, mentally and emotionally. Being labeled clinically obese, she had anxiety, suffered from depression, went through bouts of disordered eating and struggled with self-image on a daily basis. Today, she is 64-plus pounds lighter and healthier than ever! Her physical and mental transformation influenced her decision to become a Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Health Coach. Discussed in the episode: Eating disorde...
Episode #56 Laura Weiner and having a healthy relationship with your self
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBLaura is a certified Health Coach, Life Coach and Personal Trainer. Her life's mission is to help people enhance their relationship with their mind and body. When working with Laura you get the ultimate teammate who won't quit until you find the results you crave. She is understanding, caring, and knows how to help you grow into your best you! https://www.changebychallenge.com/ @change.by.challenge (for IG and FB) [email protected] In this episode we will cover: Relationship ...
Episode #55 Kourtney and her journey after discovering her spouse wasn't straight
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode we speak about Eating disorders infidelity from her husband who fell in love with another man Straight Spouse support group https://www.straightspouse.org/ starting over after divorce DBT programs You are not your thoughts (The Unteatherd Soul book) Being vulnerable and opening up to people Owning your story What if you can … life motto … shift your thinking Pema Chodran books Facebook: kori.rivard.90 to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchanges...
Episode #54 Marlisse's story of overcoming abuse to advocating for others
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 27.9 MBMarlisse Hardamon: Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, Abuse Survivor, Author Facebook: marlisse.hardamon.5 http://transformationspeaks.com/
Episode #53 Ali an East African refugee success story
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAli. A lee To people from my refugee community. Be patient during the time you are settling in your new home here in the United States. Things take time including your immigration documents like green card and citizenship applications, especially during these days of Covid-19. Be productive, volunteer, show acts of kindness and tolerance. Ali Tinai is from Eritrea, a small country in East Africa. He left his home country at a young age to avoid being drafted in to the indefinite life of mi...
Episode #52 Belle Lockerby Awkward is the New Brave
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn her literary debut “Awkward is the New Brave”, Belle Lockerby becomes our bravery bestie through sharing her personal story of overcoming an arsenal of life’s “adversity wedgies”. Belle encourages everyone to be brave enough to be themselves, awkward enough to try the uncomfortable things, and kind enough to become the safe space for others doing the same. Having coached over 1000 humans from all walks of life, Belle lives and breathes change. She knows we can re purpose our pasts using a...
Episode #51 Dave American Vet podcast host and his mission to help others
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDave the host of American Vet Podcast, who is a four year Marine veteran that served from 05 to 09. He is a Mission 22 Ambassador that started his show in his effort to battle the 22 lost a day. face book: https://www.facebook.com/American-Vet-Podcast-108746897711287 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanvetpodcast/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@americanvetpodcast www.americanvetpodcast.com Mentioned in the show Mission 22 https://mission22.com/join to reach the host: htt...
Episode #50 Megan Bottom from broken to blessed blending lives
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 22.1 MBWe will speak to Megan about her experience with Divorce Domestic violence Blending families Marriage resilience Raising 3 girls Military families and transitioning out Forgiveness Boundaries – 3 different types Megan Bottom is an author, speaker and a Blended Family Marriage Coach. She and her husband, Dwayne reside in Central Texas, but her gypsy soul is calling her to travel full time in an RV. Megan and Dwayne host several retreats per year, offer hope through their online cour...
Episode #49 Janis Isaman immigration story, NY fashion industry work, starting family
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 35.4 MBJanis has an amazing immigration story. While I thought that immigration from Canada would have been easier she tells her story of the challenges and how she overcame them. Janis Isaman, the founder of My Body Couture, helps people feel better in their bodies. Like most business owners today, she sees clients online and in-person, and her specialty is helping people rid themselves of pain. She’s highly certified in both fitness and nutrition modalities and has been quoted as a lifestyle ex...
Episode #48 Scott Spears aligning with yourself
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.7 MBScott specializes in assisting businesses and individuals via Time Management consulting, helping to realize their goals through organization and wellness practices bringing a healthy balance of physical and mental health reducing stress and burnout. Having been a victim of burnout and death, Scott will talk about his journey and offer his experience along with valuable wellness advice to prevent stress from dominating our lives as the number one precursor to preventable illnesses. Scott is...
Episode #47 Summer Selleck stepping out of the box
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode we speak about Transgender and transitioning. We discuss how we can be open and accepting of people in our community who are Transgender, how to educate ourselves, challenges Transgender people may face and how to step outside of the box. About our guest: Summer Selleck is a solo practitioner at S.C. Selleck Law in Walnut Creek, California. Summer practices primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Will & Trust Litigation, and Elder Law. Summer’s deep passion i...
Episode #46 Alexis Lenderman-Black & Justin Black on Redefining Normal
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.8 MBBoth Alexis and Justin are proud foster care alumni as well as recent graduates, authors, and business owners. Together, they've created ROSE (Rising Over Societal Expectations) Empowerment Group, a company structured to close the information gap for young adults as well as The Scholarship Expert where they support students to graduate debt-free while obtaining the skills needed to be successful. Now, they are releasing Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Heal...
Episode #45 Tarnya Plan it, see it, anticipate it! tools for life
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBTarnya is a Les Brown motivational speaker. She is regarded as a respected and influential speaker. She has over 17 years’ experience speaking on many platforms. She’s distinguished for her down to earth approach to empowering women and for helping individuals live a life of purpose. Tarnya is a self-published author. Her bestselling book Open Doors is rated ‘an inspirational book’ by many readers. She is also a member of The Association of Freelance Writers. Tarnya is also a personal develo...
Episode #44 Erica Lynn Creating a different ending for your story through resilience
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 23.6 MBErica Lynn is an established speaker who will take you on a journey as she shares her personal triumph over abuse and illness. She reveals how she overcame her tragic beginnings and found success and happiness, using a method that anyone can implement in their own life. Her story allows you to self-reflect and see yourself in a brand-new way. https://ericalynnspeaks.com/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories [email protected] YouTube channel: ht...
Episode #43 Carly Israel The gift of desperation
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBOne of the most positive people I have met. This story is about hitting rock bottom and being given the gift of desperation, finding the way through to the other side and helping others. Executive Relationship & Divorce Coach at In Your Corner Divorce Coaching, published author, Seconds & Inches: A memoir (Sept. 2020), Huffington Post contributor, host of two podcasts: In Your Corner Divorce & Northstar Big Book. Mother of three wild boys, sober warrior, and beautiful mess. Tools: Hallway...
Episode #42 Natalie Vecchione a mom on a mission with a microphone
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBNatalie Vecchione is an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) parent advocate, homeschooler, podcaster, but MOST. importantly... she's a wife and mom! She began homeschooling 6 1/2 years ago, when noticing how many accommodations her son (later diagnosed with an FASD) needed. After his diagnosis, she began advocating for FASD by being a peer support mentor and facilitating a support group. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and has been a Board- Certified, Music Therapist for 25 ye...
Episode #41 Part 2 Mika Domingo on becoming a leader
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 27.9 MBPart Two: Mika Domingo, Founder of M.S. Domingo Law Group, P.C., an estate planning, probate and trusts administration and litigation firm in Walnut Creek, comes from a family of integrity and service. Being an accomplished attorney, Adjunct Law Professor, diversity and inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur, she is a strong leader who has overcome the death of her beloved mother; her inspiration and personal hero. Mika's mother died of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Mika, herself, h...
Episode #40 Part 1 Mika Domingo an immigrant tribute story, survival and giving back
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 18.6 MBAfter leaving the Philippines, during the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the early 1980s to seek better opportunities in America, Mika’s family not only navigated unfamiliar surroundings and assimilated in the American culture, but thrived. The family’s incredible work ethic and sound financial sense allowed for the creation of many opportunities for others, including financial support for individuals going to college, the creation of dozens of jobs through an international bookkeeping company,...
Episode #39 Anissa Hudak Yoga for PTSD and trauma, military and rape survivors
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAnissa’s life has been intertwined with PTSD/Trauma and the military. Not only is she the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, but she was also married to an active duty member (and Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran) for over 20 years. For 3 years, she volunteered at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas providing yoga therapy, meditation, and other holistic treatments to the soldiers, family members, and staff. After seeing others struggle and having her own personal struggles with trauma...
Episode #38 Shelley Astrof teaching meditation and yoga to children for academic success
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 16.9 MBShelley Astrof is a Doctor of Meditation and Peace Pioneer with extensive training in education (M.Ed.). She is the author of The Knower Curriculum, Timeless Tales, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing Techniques, contributing the chapter, Simple Meditation. With four decades in association with a Meditation Master in the Himalayas of India, she offers a unique perspective on meditation. Her goal is to help people get grounded in Self-awareness and connect with their inner gui...
Episode #37 Craig Inzana overcoming addiction and giving back
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 16.8 MBCraig Inzana is a mental wellness advocate, media creator, and mindfulness practitioner. His perspective is to constantly seek to make healing modalities accessible to those that might otherwise be blocked off from them. He is a recovering addict obsessed with self-development. wellbeing, and self-compassion. Craig owns a marketing agency that focuses on marketing and selling through relationships. He was previously a commission painter, a filmmaker, and generally a multi-disciplinary artist...
Episode #36 Michelle Anhang finding balance and building resilience, recovery from shame
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 25 MBMichelle Anhang, BA, PCC, CPCC, is a Certified Life Coach who specializes in supporting individuals and families living with mental health challenges as well as those moving forward after loss. In addition to coaching, Michelle is a motivational speaker who shares her story of becoming widowed at the age of 34 when her husband died by suicide, and how she navigated her way through stigma, shame, and her own mental health challenges to rebuild her life intentionally. www.michelleanhangcoachi...
Episode #35 Eric Jones born with club hands defying odds and becoming a basketball player and coach helping others
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBEric Jones Jr. was born with a rare disease called club hands. This caused his arms to be shorter than normal. Eric had surgeries from the age of 6months to 17 years old. Due to many of the challenges he faced at school and within his family he was a depressed young man who was bullied. He overcame these challenges through developing the right mind set and fostering key relationships. Eric now is a father, mentor, author, basketball coach and speaker. Eric motto is you can measure my arms, b...
Episode #34 Kristina Campos the impactful parent and mentor
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 18.6 MBKristina Campos lives in Colorado and has four children of school age. She has been an educator for over 20 years, working with all grade levels Pre-school through 12th grade. Kristina graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999 and received her master’s degree from the University of Denver in 2019. After many years of teaching, Kristina saw a need to help children from the source- THE HOME! With great enthusiasm, Kristina quit her teaching job and founded the organization T...
Episode #33 Tim Dennis Dealing with life challenges through comedy and making others laugh
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBTim is a part time comedian who has struggled with mental health issues over the years, but by excepting that he cannot make everyone happy has decided that the best way to heal the pain is to laugh about it and share it with others. He speaks candidly about his struggles and inspires others through comic relief. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories [email protected] YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/
Episode #32 Joy Burkhard speaks about maternal mental and her families’ story
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 20.8 MBJoy Burkhard is a mental health advocate and advocate for maternal health care and mothers. Her family lost her brother to suicide and she has been fighting within the system of healthcare to improve and advocate for mental health care. Joy is the founder and director of 2020 Mom a non-profit closing gaps in maternal and mental health care. 2020 Mom's brand/social change product portfolio includes TheBlueDotProject.org which focuses on the difficulties of motherhood and reducing stigma of ...
Episode #31 Katie Grimes International Sober Dating Coach speaks about her journey through recovery, PTSD, and self-love
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBKatie Grimes is an International Sober Dating Coach - she is the go-to girl to increase your confidence and have an outstanding love life. Katie specializes in helping people think thoughts, feel feelings, and take actions that inspire you to live a life you love (with the people you love.) For a humorous and authentic look at recovering from being addicted to love, join Katie on her podcast: Anything for Love, as she guides you on how to “get good at love” by sharing tools to get massive co...
Episode #30 Craig Chaviz Jr. Business coach, author, and serial entrepreneur
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBCraig M. Chavis Jr. is an author and coach that specializes in helping working professionals launch profitable businesses and successfully transition into full-time entrepreneurship. He is a serial entrepreneur, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his BSBA from Samford University and MBA from the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner. Check out Craig’s book: Burdens of a Dream. It is a story of...
Episode #29 Erik Allen success minded world changer
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBErik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his lif...
Episode #28 Pattie Grimm Women Kicking Glass
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 17.2 MBWith over 25 years of experience, Pattie is an empowerment expert for organizations, leaders, teams, and women. Her presentations and interviews are empowering, educational, interactive, and provide real-life skills. Pattie worked as a senior leader for the Microsoft Enterprise Team for 15 years including 3 years running the Asia Pacific Region. She worked at Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision as the Global Head for Performance and Leadership Effectiveness. Pattie was one of the youngest fem...
Episode #27 Mim Parisi - how boxing empowers women
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBMim helps women who have suffered trauma and abuse or who are successful but have the ambition to take life to the next level, feel POWERFUL & CONFIDENT like they can conquer the world. She does this by training the mind and the body in the art of BOXING. Mim has been in this industry for 12 years and one thing that stands out to her is when it comes to training and mindset, is that women in particular do not make themselves a priority. She seeks to change this. She is a single mother of ...
Episode #26 Retired Army Colonel Mondragon MD, depression and advocacy
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 15.8 MBDonald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, is a graduate of the Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the NEOUCOM Affiliated Hospitals in Canton, Ohio. Colonel Mondragon is a twenty-six-year Army veteran, spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion. Skip became a casualty of depression and as was called to advocate for men struggling with this dark disease. He now speaks and writes to combat this epidemic an...
Episode #25 Pratibha - A woman's journey from scarcity to success
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 12 MBPratibha Dey is a 27 year old woman residing in NJ, originally from New Delhi, India. She’s a passionate teacher, caregiver, speaker, and author. She has entailed through all of the storms of life and is writing the next best seller, called Resiliency: A Woman’s Journey from Scarcity to Success. Pratibha’s Journey consists of strengthened resiliency at every cost. She’s overcome molestation, sexual assault, physical abuse, and her greatest loss, her twin children this year in 2020. Pratibha ...
Episode #24 Francisco Oller from overcoming physical disabilities to leading an industry
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 12.6 MBFrancisco Oller is the Digital Operations and Marketing Specialist for BeniComp Health Solutions, a health tech company in the insurance space. He is also an active civic member, community builder, and advocate of lifelong learning. He is the Marketing Chair for the University of Tampa's Board of Counselors, on the Digital Marketing Advisory Board Member for The University of South Florida, and involved with Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay. Earlier this year Employee Benefit Adviser recognized...
Episode #23 Kawan Glover brain injury survivor giving back
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18 MBKawan Glover is a Survivor because he has lived through a stroke and three brain surgeries. He also dealt with suicidal idealizations, one attempt, opioid addiction, depression, and been $1.2 million in medical debt. Despite these hardships, he has started his own company called Overcome Adversity, which leverages his ordeal to help others, as the name says, Overcome their Adversity no matter the shape or form. He is also a writer, public speaker, and a self-published author of a memoir enti...
Episode #22 Susan Giddens: Breaking out of the zombie years
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 27.8 MBSusan Giddens is a women that represents what so many women have gone through; substance abuse, emotional abuse; grief and depression. She calls these her zombie years. For the last five years she's put in the blood, sweat and tears to claw her way back to life. She carved a path to find herself again. She asked for help and developed a limitless and growth mindset. She changed her perspective and her language. Today, she'll share her story. It's uplifting. It's inspirational. Susan's story ...
Episode #21 Jared Flannagan: Engineer to homeless speaking out about recovery
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 16.2 MBIn February of 2018 Jared attempted suicide after a long struggle with depression and alcoholism. He went from an Information Systems Engineer at Whole Foods Market to homeless in a matter of days. After sometime in mental health facilities and rehab he found purpose in the recovery community and through speaking openly about issues with mental health and addiction. He has learned that these are things that can effect anyone and he hopes to somewhat normalize these concepts for people aren'...
Episode #20 Dr. Ashley Wellman and the Girl who Dances with Skeletons
September 30, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.1 MBDr. Ashley Wellman is a criminologist and has been a professor and scholar specializing in surviving trauma since 2008. Her research focuses on cold case homicide and sexual assault survivors. In 2018, her own life would be transformed after the traumatic, sudden loss of her husband. In an effort to create a magic and purposeful life for herself and her daughter, Ashley Wellman is pursuing life as a creative writer, with the release of her first children’s book “The Girl Who Dances with Ske...
Episode #19 Jon Johnston the man who died and came back to life
September 23, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 21.6 MBOn August 21, 2015 Jon had a widow maker heart attack at work. He was shocked 5 times on the way to the hospital, two more times in the ER, the last of which brought him back to life. He was dead for over 20 minutes. They placed a stent in what is called the widow maker artery to open it up and induced a coma to save his brain. June 2016 he was diagnosed with an anoxic brain injury, which happens when the brain doesn't get enough oxygen. He continues to have chronic headaches on a daily basi...
Episode #18 Jen Sugermeyer: From fear to fearless, leading a double life
September 16, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 20 MBHack your mindset! That is what Jen had to do to go from living in fear and leading a double life to becoming a fearless leader. Jen Sugermeyer climbed the corporate ladder for 15 years leading what appeared to be a perfect life. Fit, home, nice truck, friends, well traveled, but Jen hated whom she had become behind closed doors and loathed the woman she saw in the mirror. As successful as she was In the office, her pain matched her success. Jen found herself an alcoholic/addict and fell o...
Episode #17 Kate Kunkel: Prevent Dementia with Music, Mind and Matter
September 09, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter a being deeply depressed and longing for meaning Kate had a dream that she was playing the harp. The next day she started on her journey to playing the harp in real life and ended up playing at a major hotel in Las Vegas Nevada where she spent 6 years. Her dream has led her to find other ways of healing herself and others through sound, nutrition, meditation and healthy living. She encourages us to reach for our dreams of health and well-being. Kate Kunkel is a sound therapist and vega...
Episode #16 Overcoming the economic crisis, chronic disease to becoming an recognized well being consultant
September 02, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 16.1 MBLee Chambers is an Environmental Psychologist, Well being Consultant and Life Coach. Lee has qualifications in Performance Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and Advanced Sleep Consultancy, and he delivers multi-disciplinary workshops focused on improving performance and productivity through increasing employee well being. This is an issue very close to his heart, as after losing the ability to walk in 2014 due to chronic illness, he has battled back to achieve a positive health ...
Episode #15: Military leader, brain injury, grit, giving back
August 26, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19 MBClint Pearman: Certified Brain Injury Specialist during the day. Health and wellness coach, performance enhancement specialist, author, speaker, philanthropist, and perpetual health and wellness student during the night. His life mission is to be the source of motivation, education, and inspiration that empowers everyone that crosses his path to live the healthiest wealthiest, and happiest life possible. As a veteran Clint served over 31 years in the United States Marine Corps, had multip...
Episode #14 Becoming a family caregiver
August 19, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 19 MBPeggy's life changed one fateful day in 2016 - her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia and her husband lost his job as a stock broker/manager. Peggy didn't realize it them but that day was the catalyst for change in her life. She moved back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana from Los Angeles California and she talks about the series of ups and downs she has had along the way and what inspired her to start her own podcast Life in the A-Zone. You won't want to miss this episode. There will be t...
Episode #13 Monte Fisher building resiliency through faith
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 9.15 MBMonte grew up in Palo Alto CA then spent 2 years traveling the world as part of his college experience followed by several years at a religious commune in AZ before a 20-year career in software. For the past 10 years he has been Director of Care and Recovery at Menlo Park Presbyterian church where he hosts a number of support groups as well as prayer teams and support volunteers like those in the Stephen Ministry that we'll be talking about. Since late 2010 he has also been Executive direct...