Heroes Like You
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHeroes Like You is the show where we explore the lives of extraordinary people and learn how they overcame challenges in their lives, how they used those challenges to achieve success, and where we get inspired to overcome our own challenges and achieve the success we desire. We talk about the suicide crises in the world and what can be done to help those who struggle with suicidal thoughts.
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Joe De Sena - Do Hard Things!
August 12, 2020 21:51 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MBJoe is the founder and CEO of Spartan Race, an endurance event helping millions of people get fit and overcome life's obstacles. When Joe was younger, he was forced to be on his own and learned to embrace adversity and use it to propel him towards success.
Michael Crossland - Everything will be OK
August 05, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 85.6 MBBefore the age of 1 Michael was diagnosed with cancer and given a 4% chance of living. Through years of treatment and hardship, Michael was able to find the hope that enabled him to beat his cancer and has had to hold on to that hope to continue to overcome other physical challenges. Michael is an International Best Selling Author and speaker who continues to inspire others to change their lives for the better.
Nicky Hinrichsen - Don't give up!
August 03, 2020 21:09 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBNicholas Hinrichsen got his MBA at Stanford in 2013 and started a used car selling platform after graduating. Nicky and his co-founder Chris Coleman went through the startup accelerator YCombinator in 2014 before raising $10M in venture capital and selling the business to Carvana in 2017. After three years at Carvana, the two founders left to start their next company: WithClutch.com is a digital platform for auto loan refinancing. Car owners can lower their monthly payments and save thous...
Ben Behunin - Share Your Light
July 21, 2020 22:23 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBBen is an accomplished potter who found himself questioning whether he could continue in his career after he was diagnosed with arthritis. Through perseverance, resilience, and faith, Ben was able to overcome this obstacle and was able to better himself and thousands of others because of it.
Travis Davis - Don't Give Up
July 06, 2020 21:57 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBTravis was born with cerebral palsy and has had to have assistance walking most of his life. Despite that, he has gone through life focusing on how to make a positive impact on the world rather than focusing on his disability and the things he is unable to do.
Recognizing and Understanding Emotions with Dr. Dan Hill
June 26, 2020 22:37 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBDan’s specialty is analyzing the power of emotions to shape outcomes and personalities. He pioneered the use of facial coding in business and has done research for over 50% of the world’s top 100 B2C companies. Media highlights include: appearances on ABC’s Good Morning, America and NBC’s The Today Show, plus front-page coverage in The New York Times. Dan’s blog Faces of the Week
Creating an Olympic Mindset with Bill Schuffenhauer
June 10, 2020 22:13 - 55 minutes - 127 MBStatistically Bill didn't have much of a chance to become anything significant. Growing up on the streets, running from cops, and hanging around with gangs, the future didn't look very bright. But Bill was able to create a life that eventually led to the Olympics and earned him a silver medal with the U.S. Bobsled team. Learn what Bill did to change his stars and achieve his dreams.
Neal Brownell - Everyone is Amazing!
March 05, 2020 04:33 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBBeing labeled as mentally slow from an early age, Neal started believing it until a wise teacher told him he was smart. Over time, Neal started to be convinced that she was right and eventually became the person she believed he could be. He now teaches kids to find value in themselves and believe that they are amazing no matter their background.
Building Confidence With Brett Lechtenberg
January 14, 2020 07:30 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBBrett Lechtenberg is a 7th degree blackbelt who found ways to build confidence despite being abused as a child. Brett is the author of several books, a business owner, business coach, and founder of Operation Limitless. In this episode, Brett teaches us how to build confidence, mitigate bullying and rise above our challenges.
Lessons from a Green Beret
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBSal Rosanno was never the best student and wouldn't have graduated but for the plumbing trade school that bumped up his GPA. The future didn't look bright for this East Coast kid who didn't have much self confidence. But it's this same kid who was able to change the course of his life and achieve what most couldn't, by becoming a member of the United States Special Forces. In this episode, Sal shares how he was able to make changes in his life that lead him to be able to make a positiv...
Mark Petersen - Developing A Warrior State of Mind
August 29, 2019 04:38 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBImagine being stuck in a crevasse for five days at the top of Mount Rainier. Or losing a toe. Or having to beat cancer multiple times. Mark Petersen has had to endure a lot of adversity in his life but has learned how to overcome each obstacle by developing a warrior state of mind. In this episode, Mark walks us through some of his experiences and talks about how he was able to overcome.
Heather Younger - Transforming Adversity into Opportunity
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBHeather Younger gets it. As a best-selling author, international TEDx speaker, podcast host, facilitator and Forbes Coaches Council coach, she has earned her reputation as “The Employee Whisperer”. Her experiences as a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, attorney, writer, coach, listener, speaker, collaborator and mother all lend themselves to a laser-focused clarity into what makes employees of organizations and companies – large and small - tick. Heather has facilitated more than 150 workshops, ...
What Makes You Happy with TJ Eisenhart
July 16, 2019 15:01 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTJ is a professional cyclist who at age 8 knew he was going to become a pro. He did everything necessary to reach that goal and found that it was much different than he expected. In this conversation, TJ talks explains the journey he has gone through to make his career meaningful and fulfilling to him and others, and what it is that truly matters and brings happiness.
Live True To Your Nature with Carol Tuttle
July 02, 2019 17:30 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBFor decades, Carol Tuttle has been helping people improve their lives by learning who they are and living true to their natures. However, if you knew Carol in her 20's you would never guess she would be where she is today. Struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, Carol decided she would get better and took the steps necessary for her to turn her life around. Not only did she make her life better, but has now been able to help thousands of others heal and live fulfilling lives.
There is Help and there is Hope with Dr. Doug Gray
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBDr. Doug Gray is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and has spent over 30 years studying suicide and helping people overcome depression and suicidal thoughts. He shares a lot of great research and tools that we can use to help people who are going through dark times in their lives, and helps us understand what we can do to further prevent suicides in the future.
The Importance of Staying Positive with Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall
June 04, 2019 07:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBImagine winning your countries first gold medal and then coming home to find out you have cancer. That's the reality that Kikkan Randall faced in 2018 after the Winter Olympics in Pyeong Chang. In this conversation, Kikkan talks about what it took to become an Olympic gold medalist and how she has used that training to overcome her latest challenge of beating cancer.
From the Streets to Success with Kathleen Gage
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBIn her 20's Kathleen was living on the streets addicted to alcohol and drugs. She now owns a successful business, writes books, runs marathons, and rescues animals...and that's just getting started. In this episode, Kathleen teaches us how she was able to break through her darkest times and gives us tools we can use to overcome our own adversity.
Brian Crane - You Have Something Valuable
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBBrian always had a dream to be a cartoonist and write a comic strip. But he never had the confidence in himself to pursue his dream. With the encouragement of his wife, he tried, failed, tried again, failed, and tried again. After three attempts, he gave up and decided it was a dream that wouldn't come true. In this episode Brian explains what helped him to keep trying to reach his dream that has turned into 30 years of one of the most popular syndicated comic strips.
Clint Pulver - Live a Life of Significance
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 94.3 MBWhat would happen if you were told that you had a 50% chance of losing your eyesight and that you would never realize your dream of becoming a pilot? That's what Clint Pulver was faced with at a pivotal point in his life. In this conversation, Clint gives us a lot of great wisdom on how we can overcome adversity in our lives, connect with others on a deeper level, and live a life of significance.
Austen Williams - God was my Rock at the Bottom
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBShe's an accomplished dancer, actress, business owner, and winner of Mrs. America. But Austen Williams has gone through her fair share of trial and adversity. In this episode Austen explains how she went from thoughts of suicide to becoming a force for good all over the world. Austen shows how every day we can find good coming from things that were intended to be bad.
Finding Hope with Jane Clayson Johnson
December 18, 2018 05:46 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBJane is an accomplished news reporter who spent her career covering the biggest news stories of the day, rubbing shoulders with presidents and celebrities, and traveling the world. She is well liked by all who know her and felt lost when she found herself suffering from depression. In this episode, Jane shares her story about depression and what we can do to help those who suffer from mental illness.
Love What Is with Dan Miller
November 20, 2018 08:30 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBWhat would you do if you woke up and found yourself over $400,000 in debt? That's the situation Dan Miller was faced with early in his career. Rather than running from his responsibility, he took the challenge head on and eventually came out on top with lessons learned that have benefited him the rest of his life. Learn the principles that Dan has used to overcome adversity and live the life he always dreamed.
Don't Quit! With Amberly Lago
September 11, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 97.2 MBA profession, a family, a life could be ruined by an accident that causes someone to have a 1% chance of saving their leg, and leaves them to suffer with chronic pain the rest of their life. Amberly Lago decided that she would not allow a life altering accident ruin her career, her family, or her purpose. In this episode Amberly explains how she has been able overcome the results of her accident and how she came out of the depths of depression and has risen to the top of life once again.
Rise To The Top With Jen Bricker
August 07, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBWhat would you do if you didn't have legs? Would you be a professional acrobat? How about an award winning gymnast? An athlete who plays basketball, volleyball, and softball? Meet Jen Bricker who was born without legs and has overcome incredible obstacles in life to become a force for good, inspiring people all over the world to achieve their potential.
Dan Truman: Life is some kind of cool!
July 12, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBDan Truman is the keyboard player for the Grammy award winning group Diamond Rio. In this episode, Dan talks about how he got his start and why he never gave up on his dream of getting a record deal. He addresses the topic of suicide and depression and encourages us to find the good all around us rather than focus on the negative.
Commit Time To Be Great With Adam Frey
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBIn this episode we hear from world renowned musician, Adam Frey. Adam shares his experiences making a living as a classical musician and what kind of work he had to put in to become one of the best in the world. Enjoy Adam's stories and learn how to navigate life's challenges and become great at what you want to do.
Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham: Let failure and setbacks motivate not discourage
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode we talk to Nitro Circus star Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham and learn how he used spina bifida not as an excuse but as a motivation to be extraordinary. He explains the importance of being surrounded by loving people and finding the positives in every situation, even when it's painful or inconvenient.
Cake Wars Winner Pete Tidwell: Find what you love and believe in yourself
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBIn this episode we talk with 2 time Cake Wars winner, Pete Tidwell who talks about what it was like competing and winning against some of the best bakers in the country. Pete explains how he went from working in marketing to becoming a self-taught bakery owner and how each of us can succeed at anything we want to if we just believe in ourselves and know that we can succeed.
Gail Halvorsen: Serving an Enemy
April 17, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 96.1 MBIn this episode we hear from WWII hero, Gail Halvorsen and learn how he changed the course of history by serving a former enemy. He tells us the genesis of the candy bomb and how gratitude, service, and forgiveness can heal the wounds of war, change lives, and make the world a better place. Colonel Halvorsen talks about how important hope is in our lives and why "without hope the soul dies."
Find Your Passion With Matt Meese
April 10, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode we meet two comedians and learn about the struggles they went through and how they overcame them to find success and bring to joy to millions. Sketch comedian, Matt Meese, shares how he overcame his fears to turn his love of acting into a career. Learn why you should follow your own path even when other, well meaning individuals encourage you to take the more acceptable road.
Lessons From Football With Lou Holtz
April 03, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBIn this episode we meet two of the most success college football coaches in history. Lou Holtz tells us what life was like growing up during the great depression and how he struggled to overcome tremendous challenges on his journey to becoming a football coach. He also tells us what the two most important days are in our lives and how we can help those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Heroes Like You Introductory Episode
March 31, 2018 23:10 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode I take a few minutes to introduce myself and the purpose behind the podcast. I share some statistics regarding suicide and how I believe this podcast can help encourage those who are experiencing difficult times in life.