Finding Strength Podcast
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 100 ratingsFinding Strength is a podcast hosted by Matt Quackenbush, a physiotherapist, and Brindy Quackenbush, a Life Coach. They delve deep into the raw experiences of their guests, exploring topics such as trauma, loss, and addiction. Through fearless conversations and introspective questions, they encourage listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and growth. The podcast aims to empower listeners with insights into their behaviors and motivations, fostering a community where collective strength triumphs over individual limitations.
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Episodes
S2-E07: The Sex Talk, Drugs, Online Safety, Chores and More... Parenting is no Easy Gig
February 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBBe a better parent in one hour, guaranteed! (We provide no guarantees or promises.) Bethany and Matt answer listener questions about parenting, covering a wide array of issues. Leaning on their personal experience and the advice of experts, the podcast hosts help us all to become better parents. They address parenting teens: holding boundaries, talking about sex, how to talk to girls and boys alike, addressing drug safety, among many other topics. And, there's help with parenting young child...
23: Faith Crisis & Spiritual Growth - Matt, Brindy, Bethany and Kevin
February 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week the Finding Strength hosts invite their loyal partners on to the show to help them discuss spiritual growth and what it's like to go through a faith crisis. Changing one's belief system is difficult. Many people are affected when a loved one changes his or her spiritual practices. Growth is never easy, it's not supposed to be. In this episode, we learn what works and what doesn't when it comes to transitioning your faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
S2-E06: From Faith Crisis to Spiritual Growth
February 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBThis week the Finding Strength hosts invite their loyal partners on to the show to help them discuss spiritual growth and what it's like to go through a faith crisis. Changing one's belief system is difficult. Many people are affected when a loved one changes his or her spiritual practices. Growth is never easy, it's not supposed to be. In this episode, we learn what works and what doesn't when it comes to transitioning your faith. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstreng...
22: Lies, Deceit, and Religion - Annie Law
February 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBAnnie Law found her strength at a young age. First her parents separate, next she finds out her dad is gay, then her mother is duped by a con-artist, and later she finds out that the love of her life has an opioid addiction. Annie is nothing short of amazing and she shares her story of finding strength with us, showing us all that vulnerability is strength. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingstrength/support
S2-E05: Lies, Deceit, and Religion - Annie Law
February 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBAnnie Law found her strength at a young age. First her parents separate, next she finds out her dad is gay, then her mother is duped by a con-artist, and later she finds out that the love of her life has an opioid addiction. Annie is nothing short of amazing and she shares her story of finding strength with us, showing us all that vulnerability is strength. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstrength/support
S2-E04: Coming Out Gay as a Mormon - Chris Johnson
January 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBGrowing up in the LDS church was difficult for Chris Johnson. Since a young age Chris new he was somewhat different from the other kids, he was attracted to others boys. Confused he turned to his family and his religious upbringing for guidance. There he only found more confusion. Struggling to come to grips with who he really was, Chris decided to marry in the Mormon Church being told that if he did so, his "problem" would disappear. Well, it didn't. After years of being married and pushing...
21: Coming Out Gay as a Mormon - Chris Johnson
January 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBGrowing up in the LDS church was difficult for Chris Johnson. Since a young age Chris new he was somewhat different from the other kids, he was attracted to others boys. Confused he turned to his family and his religious upbringing for guidance. There he only found more confusion. Struggling to come to grips with who he really was, Chris decided to marry in the Mormon Church being told that if he did so, his "problem" would disappear. Well, it didn't. After years of being married and pushing...
20: Brighty's Angelversary and Onsite at True REST Float Spa
January 24, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this two part episode we first remember Brighton Tenney, Bethany's beautiful daughter. On January 24, 2016 "Brighty" passed away due to respiratory complications. Sweet four year old Brighty was a bright spot in the world. She made everyone smile and showed the world what true joy felt like. Today, January 24, 2019, is Brighty's 3rd Angelversary. Three years ago the world lost one of its brightest lights. We miss her deeply. Together, we grieve with the Tenney family. In the first part of...
S2-E03: Brighty's Angelversary and Onsite at True REST Float Spa
January 24, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MBIn this two part episode we first remember Brighton Tenney, Bethany's beautiful daughter. On January 24, 2016 "Brighty" passed away due to respiratory complications. Sweet four year old Brighty was a bright spot in the world. She made everyone smile and showed the world what true joy felt like. Today, January 24, 2019, is Brighty's 3rd Angelversary. Three years ago the world lost one of its brightest lights. We miss her deeply. Together, we grieve with the Tenney family. In the first part o...
19: The Strength of Yoga - Jessica
January 18, 2019 05:40 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week the Finding Strength team learns about the incredible benefits of Yoga from Jessica Reichardt. She tells us the incredible story of how she found the strength to help her own husband overcome alcoholism. Jessica today uses her passions to help others do the same. She is a renowned Yoga instructor and avid Alan-on member with loads of wisdom and power. Enjoy another amazing episode of Finding Strength! Don't forget to subscribe and follow to get a new episode each week!!! The Findin...
S2-E02: The Strength of Yoga - Jessica
January 18, 2019 05:40 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThis week the Finding Strength team learns about the incredible benefits of Yoga from Jessica Reichardt. She tells us the incredible story of how she found the strength to help her own husband overcome alcoholism. Jessica today uses her passions to help others do the same. She is a renowned Yoga instructor and avid Alan-on member with loads of wisdom and power. Enjoy another amazing episode of Finding Strength! Don't forget to subscribe and follow to get a new episode each week!!! The Fin...
18: Mindset, Positivity, and Faith - Uwe Best
January 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA German citizen, an Ironman, a 20 year Veteran of the German Special Forces, Uwe Best has learned what it takes to overcome adversity. Facing a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Uwe stays faithful and hopeful. He teaches how to live focused on what really matters despite any obstacle that comes his way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingstrength/support
S2-E01: Mindset, Positivity, and Faith - Uwe Best
January 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBA German citizen, an Ironman, a 20 year Veteran of the German Special Forces, Uwe Best has learned what it takes to overcome adversity. Facing a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Uwe stays faithful and hopeful. He teaches how to live focused on what really matters despite any obstacle that comes his way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstrength/support
17: The Holiday Episode 2018
December 05, 2018 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBMaking it through the Holidays is tough for many of us. Matt and Bethany share strategies and suggestions for navigating the busy holiday season. In the last episode of season one, they share a message of hope and love for all of the Finding Strength listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingstrength/support
Bonus Holiday Episode
December 05, 2018 13:00 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBMaking it through the Holidays is tough for many of us. Matt and Bethany share strategies and suggestions for navigating the busy holiday season. In the last episode of season one, they share a message of hope and love for all of the Finding Strength listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstrength/support
Episode 16: Will XX - Gaining Wisdom from War, Trauma, Art, and Acceptance
November 28, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBWill Mejia and the Finding Strength hosts teach listeners how to love without judgment. Will grew up in Los Angeles, joining a gang as a boy. Experiencing trauma from a young age Will felt his path was to join the U.S. Army. He was deployed over seas in the Iraq War, experiencing more trauma. And now, he finds meaning in his art as a famously successful tattoo artist. His story will blow your mind! Will has had to learn how to overcome all odds, and in the process gained immense wisdom. He h...
16: Will XX - Gaining Wisdom from War, Trauma, Art, and Acceptance
November 28, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWill Mejia and the Finding Strength hosts teach listeners how to love without judgment. Will grew up in Los Angeles, joining a gang as a boy. Experiencing trauma from a young age Will felt his path was to join the U.S. Army. He was deployed over seas in the Iraq War, experiencing more trauma. And now, he finds meaning in his art as a famously successful tattoo artist. His story will blow your mind! Will has had to learn how to overcome all odds, and in the process gained immense wisdom. He h...
Episode 15: Drew Manning, Fit2Fat2Fit - The Importance of Mental Health in Weight Loss and Fitness
November 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBAuthor, TV Host, Fitness Guru, the Fit2Fat2Fit guy, Drew Manning has many titles. He is an amazing father and a champion of fitness. To Drew being fit means balancing Physical Health, Spiritual Health, and Mental Health. In this unprecedented episode, Drew opens up to the Finding Strength Hosts about his past, his struggles with addiction, infidelity, and shame. He teaches us how he found the strength to get through his pain and overcome shame. Drew is a visionary, hoping to change the fitne...
15: Drew Manning, Fit2Fat2Fit - The Importance of Mental Health in Weight Loss and Fitness
November 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBAuthor, TV Host, Fitness Guru, the Fit2Fat2Fit guy, Drew Manning has many titles. He is an amazing father and a champion of fitness. To Drew being fit means balancing Physical Health, Spiritual Health, and Mental Health. In this unprecedented episode, Drew opens up to the Finding Strength Hosts about his past, his struggles with addiction, infidelity, and shame. He teaches us how he found the strength to get through his pain and overcome shame. Drew is a visionary, hoping to change the fitne...
14: Alisha Nuttall - Beating Depression and Eating Disorders
November 13, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBSpeaking up for the first time about her battle with depression and an eating disorder, Alisha Nuttall shares her strength with Matt and Bethany. A reality TV star, winning Season 7 of Cupcake Wars, Alicia is an immensely successful entrepreneur who has struggled with her mental health since childhood. In this episode, Alisha gets vulnerable. She tells her story and gives us all new, more effective ways to manage our own struggles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
Episode 14 - Alisha Nuttall - Beating Depression and Eating Disorders
November 13, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBSpeaking up for the first time about her battle with depression and an eating disorder, Alisha Nuttall shares her strength with Matt and Bethany. A reality TV star, winning Season 7 of Cupcake Wars, Alicia is an immensely successful entrepreneur who has struggled with her mental health since childhood. In this episode, Alisha gets vulnerable. She tells her story and gives us all new, more effective ways to manage our own struggles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstreng...
13: Chris and Julie Verkerk: Finding the Hope to Beat PTSD
November 07, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBA seasoned paramedic and firefighter, Chris Verkerk, has had to experience horrific accidents, gruesome deaths, and daily trauma due to requirements of his job. The effects of this turned into PTSD. Severe anxiety, unfounded anger, and the depths of isolation plagued the Verkerk family for years. Being thrust into traumatic life or death situations every day, Chris found it difficult to manage the fallout; yet he found a way. He and his wife Julie share their unbelievable story with the Findi...
Episode 13- Chris and Julie Verkerk: Finding the Hope to Beat PTSD
November 07, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 181 MBA seasoned paramedic and firefighter, Chris Verkerk, has had to experience horrific accidents, gruesome deaths, and daily trauma due to requirements of his job. The effects of this turned into PTSD. Severe anxiety, unfounded anger, and the depths of isolation plagued the Verkerk family for years. Being thrust into traumatic life or death situations every day, Chris found it difficult to manage the fallout; yet he found a way. He and his wife Julie share their unbelievable story with the Findi...
Episode 12: Kevin Tenney - Finding How to Cope with Anxiety
October 31, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. This extremely common problem seems to be difficult to treat, yet it's remarkably treatable. Kevin has struggled with anxiety his whole life and has found the strength to cope with it. In this episode we talk about managing anxiety and grief. Kevin tells his story of how he has overcome both and is stronger today because of...
12: Kevin Tenney - Finding How to Cope with Anxiety
October 31, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. This extremely common problem seems to be difficult to treat, yet it's remarkably treatable. Kevin has struggled with anxiety his whole life and has found the strength to cope with it. In this episode we talk about managing anxiety and grief. Kevin tells his story of how he has overcome both and is stronger today because of...
Episode 11: Troy Long - Finding Triumph Over Addiction
October 24, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBTroy Long was a superstar college athlete, ex-professional football player who had everything going for him until addiction took his life down a very different road than he had planned. From superstar, to homeless, and now CEO and owner of Deer Hollow Recovery, Troy's story will blow your mind. In this episode Matt and Bethany get emotional talking about addiction and how the greatest health crisis in history, is taking the lives of our loved ones. Troy and the hosts of Finding Strength also...
11: Troy Long - Finding Triumph Over Addiction
October 24, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTroy Long was a superstar college athlete, ex-professional football player who had everything going for him until addiction took his life down a very different road than he had planned. From superstar, to homeless, and now CEO and owner of Deer Hollow Recovery, Troy's story will blow your mind. In this episode Matt and Bethany get emotional talking about addiction and how the greatest health crisis in history, is taking the lives of our loved ones. Troy and the hosts of Finding Strength also...
Episode 9: Rip Chadwick - Finding the Strength to Stand in Addiction
October 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis episode, Bethany and Matt meet Rip Chadwick of Addicted We Stand. Rip enlightens us with new ways to view spirituality, understand addiction, and how to find strength when it matters most. Rip is a prominent voice in the addiction community. If you are struggling with addiction or in recovery, follow Addicted We Stand on Facebook. It's an amazing and large community of recovering people who are bettering their lives through vulnerability and connection. --- Support this podcast: http...
9: Rip Chadwick - Finding the Strength to Stand in Addiction
October 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis episode, Bethany and Matt meet Rip Chadwick of Addicted We Stand. Rip enlightens us with new ways to view spirituality, understand addiction, and how to find strength when it matters most. Rip is a prominent voice in the addiction community. If you are struggling with addiction or in recovery, follow Addicted We Stand on Facebook. It's an amazing and large community of recovering people who are bettering their lives through vulnerability and connection. --- Support this podcast: http...
Episode 8: Robbie Law - Finding the Way Out of Addiction
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBAmazing husband, father to three boys, entrepreneur, public speaker, thought leader, and man in long term recovery, Robbie Law shares his wisdom with Matt and Bethany as they tackle the subject of addiction and how to find meaning. In this in depth episode the Finding Strength team dives deep into one man's triumph over injury, loss, and addiction. This episode is full of the wisdom and power that the Finding Strength Podcast is known for. It will definitely leave you wanting the next episode...
8: Robbie Law - Finding the Way Out of Addiction
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBAmazing husband, father to three boys, entrepreneur, public speaker, thought leader, and man in long term recovery, Robbie Law shares his wisdom with Matt and Bethany as they tackle the subject of addiction and how to find meaning. In this in depth episode the Finding Strength team dives deep into one man's triumph over injury, loss, and addiction. This episode is full of the wisdom and power that the Finding Strength Podcast is known for. It will definitely leave you wanting the next episode...
Episode 7: Gina Crotts - Finding Purpose as a Birth Mother
September 26, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 127 MBMatt and Bethany sit down with Gina Crotts. As a public speaker and birth mother, Gina has engaged audiences at adoption conferences and birthmother retreats statewide. After placing her baby for adoption in the fall of 2000, she founded Birth Mother Baskets. A non-profit organization focused on providing emotional support, to birth mothers post placement. Gina later stepped away to pursue a career as a Creative Arts Manager. A severe concussion in 2016 led Gina back to rediscover her real p...
7: Gina Crotts - Finding Purpose as a Birth Mother
September 26, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBMatt and Bethany sit down with Gina Crotts. As a public speaker and birth mother, Gina has engaged audiences at adoption conferences and birthmother retreats statewide. After placing her baby for adoption in the fall of 2000, she founded Birth Mother Baskets. A non-profit organization focused on providing emotional support, to birth mothers post placement. Gina later stepped away to pursue a career as a Creative Arts Manager. A severe concussion in 2016 led Gina back to rediscover her real p...
6: Samantha - Finding Meaning After a Death by Suicide
September 19, 2018 04:31 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode we interview Samantha Barfuss. Sam is an amazing young woman with an incredible story of finding strength after the tragic loss of her beautiful and amazing mother, Amy, who died by suicide just over one year ago. She shares her immense wisdom and incredible mindset with us. This is a powerful episode that is sure to bring a new perspective on life and loss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingstrength/support
Episode 6: Samantha - Finding Meaning After a Death by Suicide
September 19, 2018 04:31 - 56 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode we interview Samantha Barfuss. Sam is an amazing young woman with an incredible story of finding strength after the tragic loss of her beautiful and amazing mother, Amy, who died by suicide just over one year ago. She shares her immense wisdom and incredible mindset with us. This is a powerful episode that is sure to bring a new perspective on life and loss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstrength/support
5: Mike Allison, LMFT, Sexologist - Finding a Better Sex Life and Improving Intimacy
September 12, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this Episode Matt and Bethany are joined by Michael Bryan Allison LMFT, ACS, a practicing psychotherapist, sexologist, and MFT supervisor. He has extensive experience with intensive inpatient trauma programs focusing on adults recovering from severe sexual trauma, combat trauma, childhood abuse, and attachment injuries. He serves as the clinical director for a residential dual-diagnosis treatment facility and was, formerly, the director of the Strong Hope Military Trauma Treatment Program ...
Episode 5: Mike Allison, LMFT, Sexologist - Finding a Better Sex Life and Improving Intimacy
September 12, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn this Episode Matt and Bethany are joined by Michael Bryan Allison LMFT, ACS, a practicing psychotherapist, sexologist, and MFT supervisor. He has extensive experience with intensive inpatient trauma programs focusing on adults recovering from severe sexual trauma, combat trauma, childhood abuse, and attachment injuries. He serves as the clinical director for a residential dual-diagnosis treatment facility and was, formerly, the director of the Strong Hope Military Trauma Treatment Program ...
Episode 4: Matt - Finding Strength in Vulnerability
September 05, 2018 14:08 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBWe all try to find our strength when we need it most. That is often a long and difficult process. Matt Quackenbush, one of the podcast hosts, tells his story of dealing with tragedy and loss, battling addiction, navigating adolescence, and how he was able to turn all of that into finding his strength. Matt shows us how vulnerability is strength, through his emotion and passion teaching us that it is possible to find purpose and meaning when it seems like hope is lost. --- Support this pod...
4: Matt - Finding Strength in Vulnerability
September 05, 2018 14:08 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWe all try to find our strength when we need it most. That is often a long and difficult process. Matt Quackenbush, one of the podcast hosts, tells his story of dealing with tragedy and loss, battling addiction, navigating adolescence, and how he was able to turn all of that into finding his strength. Matt shows us how vulnerability is strength, through his emotion and passion teaching us that it is possible to find purpose and meaning when it seems like hope is lost. --- Support this pod...
3: Special Agent Sete Aulai - Finding Your Why
August 29, 2018 13:58 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBBethany and Matt talk with Special Agent Sete Aulai. Sete's story is nothing short of remarkable. Every day Sete goes to the darkest places of the web to catch child predators as a special agent on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force or ICAC. He shares with us how he is able to find the strength to catch the real bad guys and how to find the why behind doing really hard things every day. We ask questions like what motivates him to keep seeing such horrific images day after day? Ha...
Episode 3: Special Agent Sete Aulai - Finding Your Why
August 29, 2018 13:58 - 48 minutes - 67 MBBethany and Matt talk with Special Agent Sete Aulai. Sete's story is nothing short of remarkable. Every day Sete goes to the darkest places of the web to catch child predators as a special agent on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force or ICAC. He shares with us how he is able to find the strength to catch the real bad guys and how to find the why behind doing really hard things every day. We ask questions like what motivates him to keep seeing such horrific images day after day? Ha...
2: Dr. Amy Crawford - The Power of Story
August 24, 2018 16:17 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBBethany and Matt sit down with Dr. Amy Crawford, LMFT, PhD. Amy shares the incredible journey she took to become one of the foremost experts in the field of PTSD treatment. She shows us how to own your story, share it with others to find your own strength in doing so. Amy also gives extremely effective tools to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. This episode is packed with emotion, some laughs, and amazing information you can use to help better your life right now!...
Episode 2: Dr. Amy Crawford - The Power of Story
August 24, 2018 16:17 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBBethany and Matt sit down with Dr. Amy Crawford, LMFT, PhD. Amy shares the incredible journey she took to become one of the foremost experts in the field of PTSD treatment. She shows us how to own your story, share it with others to find your own strength in doing so. Amy also gives extremely effective tools to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. This episode is packed with emotion, some laughs, and amazing information you can use to help better your life right no...
1: Bethany - The Suffering that Binds Us
August 15, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBPodcast hosts Matt Quackenbush and Bethany Tenney sit down and talk suffering. What is it? How do we deal with it? Bethany tells her incredible life story and shares how she uses suffering to find strength. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingstrength/support
Episode 1: Bethany - The Suffering that Binds Us
August 15, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBPodcast hosts Matt Quackenbush and Bethany Tenney sit down and talk suffering. What is it? How do we deal with it? Bethany tells her incredible life story and shares how she uses suffering to find strength. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingstrength/support