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Never Ever Give Up Hope

362 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings

Stories of ordinary people who have experienced the extraordinary and gone from hopelessness to success

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What is the Best Way to Find Healing in Your Brokenness?

November 25, 2022 19:30 - 44 minutes - 26.8 MB

Marlena Fiol, PhD. is a globally recognized author, scholar, and speaker. She explores the depths of who we are and what is possible in our lives. Her significant body of publications on the topic, coupled with her own raw identity-changing experiences, makes her uniquely qualified to write about personal transformational change. She holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and has taught in the faculties of New York University and the University of Colorado.  Marlena's mission is ...

If Change is Inevitable How we embrace it Determines our Contraction or Expansion

November 22, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 24.5 MB

"Change is inevitable. How we embrace it determines our contraction or expansion." -- Dr. Lin Morrel Dr. Lin spent her childhood suffering from neglect, emotional abuse, familial alcoholism, and mentally ill caregivers.  Dr. Lin managed her challenges by developing hypersensitivity as a coping mechanism. Life changed when she began practicing martial arts at 15. Within a short period of time, she started teaching. Dr. Lin developed confidence, moved out at 17 for safety, worked part-time...

Would You Like to Know the Last Diet You Will Ever Need?

November 01, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 25.4 MB

Cast Your Vote for the Person You Are Becoming The Million Dollar Body Method Will Be The Last “Diet” You Ever Need. You may be thinking this is just one more expert talking about weight loss. You are in for a major surprise! Nate helps people get into the best shape of their lives using simple training & nutrition frameworks and without tracking a single calorie. Nate Palmer is a fitness and nutrition expert, coach, speaker, and writer who believes that being in incredible shape give...

How Important is it to Know Your History

October 29, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 26.9 MB

After a happy marriage of 34 years and two children, Barbara Mojica’s husband decided he wanted an open marriage so he could have a dual life with a younger woman. She filed for divorce, picked up the pieces, met and married her soul mate, and carved out a new life as an author and mentor. Barbara Ann Mojica has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees in History as well as graduate certifications in school supervision and administration from C W Post College, Long Island Universi...

Do You Love Budgeting and Giving Up the Things You Love to Save More?

October 29, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 26.8 MB

Do you love budgeting and giving up the things you love to save more? Does the lack of funds cause you to stress? If so, you are not alone.  When Gordon Stein lost his executive role, he owed $555,000, had three young children, and was looking for a new high-tech executive role in the middle of the “tech wreck” recession in the early 2000s. In his interview, Gordon will share his CASHFLOW COOKBOOK - $2 million of financial freedom in 60 easy recipes. The shocking state of financia...

Do You Know How to Unlock Hope When Life Seems Hopeless?

October 23, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 24.7 MB

In 2013, Colleen Murphy's daughter, Lauren, was hit by a car and suffered severe brain damage. This is a miracle story you do NOT want to miss.  Colleen Murphy is a wife, mother of seven, author, and public speaker.  Tragedy struck Colleen’s family when her second oldest daughter, Lauren, was hit by a car and suffered severe brain damage. Colleen’s main focus became helping piece Lauren back together again. With the help of specialists from all over the country, her family and friends, a...

How Do You Rise to the Challenge of Adopting Special Needs Children?

September 30, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 22 MB

Children should feel unconditionally valued and accepted regardless of birth circumstance, race, or ability— Trisha Campbell and her family rose to this challenge and adopted five hungry orphans.  Trisha had three biological children but decided to ignore the stigma of white families adopting multi-racial children.  Trisha K. Campbell is a mother, author, and advocate. After questioning her faith and volunteering in a third-world country, Trisha realized her true calling and God’s purpos...

How Do You Function When You Were Raised in a Dysfunctional Family?

September 25, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

How do you build a healthy relationship with your family when you grew up in a dysfunctional one? Are you ready to create that life and family you dream and desire? Would you like to know how to break off generational dysfunction?  Phylis Mantelli is the author of the book Unmothered - Life with a Mom who Couldn't Love Me. She is a coach, mentor, speaker, and passionate advocate for helping women break off generational dysfunction.  Through all the mess, even in her own journey of trials...

How You Can Overcome Any Obstacle Life Throws at You

September 20, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 22.7 MB

Joan Benson adopted two infants and two twelve-year-olds to complete what she hoped would be a loving permanent family. The older two boys had many complex emotional problems which made Joan and her husband feel it was above 'their pay grade.'  Joan is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author/speaker. She has written for 30 years in educational publishing and her work has been published in multiple magazines. Her debut historical fiction novel, His Gift, was published in 2020.  Joan's lif...

How To Build Your Faith to Take Action on Your Dreams

August 26, 2022 17:30 - 33 minutes - 20.7 MB

Like many of us - Kevin Bjorklund had moments in his life where regardless of how many people gave him positive feedback, he felt like he had nothing of value. These moments created a sense of hopelessness. Have you had moments like that?  Kevin is going to show us today how to recognize and identify those feelings and overcome them.  Kevin's background is in film production. For the past ten years, Kevin studied the great leaders on personal development and success which ultimately lead...

You Have the Ability to Go from Nothing to Something Amazing

August 20, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 24.4 MB

Fatima Oliver is a wife, mother of four boys, an author, and an extreme lover of chocolate. The loss of her first child was the epitome of heartbreak. She felt like a tremendous failure to her husband and as a woman. When her marriage ended she felt bamboozled as though life was one big joke at her expense. Have you ever felt that way? Both tragedies taught Fatima how unfair life can be but also exposed an opportunity for faith to carry her.  Fatima has embraced self-discovery and accept...

Your Attitude, Drive, and Enthusiasm Can Take You Further Than Your Talents

August 16, 2022 18:30 - 30 minutes - 19.4 MB

Lori Vober suffered a massive intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, which left her paralyzed on the left side. After a two-month stay in the hospital where she had two brain surgeries, she returned home and her husband lost his job in the aviation industry due to the effects of 9/11.  A cross-country move was necessary while Lori was still in a wheelchair.  Lori developed epilepsy from the stroke and lost more independence. Seven years later Lori and her husband were able to adopt th...

Does a Great Brand Change the Way Others See You - Or the Way You See Yourself?

August 15, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 22 MB

Almost 8 years ago, Tonya Eberhart’s 20-year marriage ended, and she left behind two businesses. She walked out the door with her first BrandFace book in her hand and a newly founded business of the same name. She had one client. This brought a tremendous amount of stress and pressure but when your dream is strong enough, you push through the pressure. Tonya Eberhart is an international bestselling author, host of the BeBoldBranding Podcast, and founder of BrandFace, a branding firm that h...

If You Have Been Broken, Do You Know How To Move Forward?

August 07, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 28.7 MB

Kate Wallinga spent her professional life in the fields of mental health and criminal justice, before breaking her back and being put on permanent disability in 2014. She has worked in the fields of correctional psych, forensic psych, and crisis assessment.  Kate studied criminal justice and mental health counseling and worked in the New Hampshire State Prison system, locked psychiatric facilities, and several emergency rooms. In 2010, Kate had a near-death experience, which led to her b...

How Would you Cope if Told Your Child has Severe Multiple Disabilities?

August 05, 2022 05:30 - 46 minutes - 29.2 MB

Vickie transformed from a young mom with no experience to a well-known regional advocate for families and children with special needs. “When Jessica was young Vickie experienced many panic attacks. I had three children under the age of five, one who needed total assistance and had complex medical issues. Our financial situation was difficult and I was unable to work because my daughter needed so much care. I ALWAYS felt helpless when Jessica experienced a seizure, I admit that my go-to was...

Improve 1% Everyday and you Will Be a Better version of You

July 28, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 24.3 MB

On the fast track to startup success, a car speeding through a crosswalk jeopardized everything she’d built in a split second. Constantly battling life-altering trauma, PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, and the cutthroat fashion industry, Just Bones Boardwear founder Jennifer Berk Weisman refused to let the accident define her and steal her identity. She had to do more than reinvent the boardshort. She had to reinvent herself. Jennifer Berk Weisman is the owner of Just Bones Boardwear, a...

How to Overcome Anxiety and Live Life to the Fullest

July 12, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 22.1 MB

n 2020 Michelle Lazurek was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. This came as the culmination of panic attacks that affected every aspect of her life.  Michelle is a multi-genre award-winning author, literary agent, speaker, and certified writing coach. She is a nine-time award-winning author including a two-time Children's Book of the Year and Article of the Year award winner. She regularly contributes to ibelieve.com and crosswalk.com and is a movie reviewer for Movieguide Magazi...

How to Trade in Tragedy for Endless Joy

June 28, 2022 20:02 - 30 minutes - 20.1 MB

Heidi McLaughlin has been widowed twice and is no stranger to suffering but......she found joy in the middle of terrible loss. Her passion for life is contagious. Her story is one you will remember and it will show you how to live a transformed life -- no matter what you have endured. Heidi McLaughlin believes that there is nothing more beautiful than a woman who knows she is loved. Heidi inspires audiences to grasp their magnificence and step up to the plate to embrace their full potentia...

Is There Life Or Hope After Drug Addiction?

June 22, 2022 16:30 - 35 minutes - 21.1 MB

John has been through an incredible life transformation, from childhood sexual abuse, homelessness, and a severe addiction to drugs and alcohol to being a renowned addiction expert with 36 years of sobriety. He started his treatment center with only $300 and sold it for $45,000,000. Currently, he is a published author of three books and the Chaplain for the North Miami Police Department. John has appeared on many national and local television and radio shows as a respected addiction expe...

No One Is Born A Legend - But Anyone Can Become One

June 17, 2022 17:30 - 33 minutes - 22.6 MB

No one is Born a Legend - but anyone can become one. "It was 2011. I was 36 years old, and a principal at a prestigious financial firm. I drove the luxury car, wore shiny cufflinks, and sat in an all-glass office on the top floor. Even though it looked like I had it all and was an overwhelming success, I found myself lost, alone, and on the brink of death—literally. I was in a ditch somewhere in downtown Atlanta after one ill-fated, horrible evening. Happiness, gratitude, fu...

Do You Want to be the Leader and Human Who People Want to be Around?

June 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 33.4 MB

After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, David Wood built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching. Based on his core values of authenticity, courage, and connection, David coaches rock-star business owners to double revenue, double their time off, and be a more extraordinary entrepreneur, partner, parent and leader. As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of ...

Do You Know What is Your Personal Branding DNA is and How to Improve it?

June 04, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 26.5 MB

The "Brand Named You" will show you how to achieve your goals through strategic personal branding. There are thousands of books written about personal branding. However, Olesija Saue's book is the first one to offer you clear, thorough and hands-on tools with a step-by-step process for creating your personal brand.  Olesija Saue is a Personal Branding Strategist and Executive Coach. Olesija Saue is also a Social Media Strategist and Partner at Goal Social Media Marketing. She is a serial e...

How to be an Overcomer No Matter What the Diagnosis or State of Mind

May 28, 2022 15:30 - 35 minutes - 23.3 MB

Blind since birth, Heather Hutchinson, a once-spirited kid with big dreams now finds herself in a locked psychiatric facility—a wounded young woman in the midst of a global pandemic. Heather Hutchison is the author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with three albums released to date. Blind since birth and having struggled with mental illness from a young age, she is passionate about educating people on disability and mental health through her mus...

Teen Suicide: If You Wait for Signs of a Problem - You May Be Too Late

May 20, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 26 MB

Blindsided by her 14-year-old daughter’s suicide attempt in 1995, Jackie entered a world of depression, addiction, medical mysteries, and deadly silences.  TEDx speaker, Radio Show Host, International Best-selling Author, Mindset Magician, co-founder, and Director of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society, Jackie Simmons is best known for her mission to “Make teen suicide a thing of the past.”  The journey into the world of mental health services and cultural taboos left Jackie feeling lost...

Do You Know How to Allow Your Past to Help, Rather than Hurt You?

May 10, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MB

Have you felt hopeless? Or that your life was beyond your control? Have you dealt with the emotions surrounding those feelings and wondered if things would ever be different?   Do you want to know how to overcome traumas in life that seem overwhelming and realize what you were created to become?  Kimberly Anne Bell holds a degree in human growth and development/psychology and one in theology. Her story is a perfect example of allowing your past to help, rather than hurt, you.  Kimberly...

Do You Dare Step Out of Your Career Comfort Zone?

May 02, 2022 11:30 - 33 minutes - 21.5 MB

Cori Wamsley, CDO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, can help you change your career path and become the writer you want to be.  Cori felt trapped in a career that was not using her talents or skills. Essentially, she was 'putting in the time' with little reward for herself.  Cori Wamsley works with business owners who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them create a legacy and be seen as an expert.  ...

1.6 seconds. That's how long it takes to fall two stories. That's how long it takes for life to change

April 27, 2022 17:30 - 52 minutes - 32.1 MB

1.6 seconds. That's how long it takes to fall two stories. That's how long it takes for life to change MICHAEL MURPHY is a motivational speaker, paralyzed athlete, and writer. His journey began in April 2007 when he fell off a roof in college, shattered his spine, and was paralyzed. He was 21. Michael had to adapt to life in a wheelchair over a long rehab process to find his “new normal,” regain his independence, and return to school. Despite his accident, Michael remained the competit...

How Does Music Help Us Heal and Help Reclaim our Life Purpose?

April 11, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 20.8 MB

Follow your passion .....If you don't you will always wish you had! Cymber Quinn grew up in a deeply abusive family environment. There was no escaping what was happening. She turned to music and beauty as a way of coping - just as many children and adults are doing today - to gain purpose and hope.  Cymber is a transformational music coach, specializing in harp, piano, and voice. She weaves world, classical, jazz, and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. Fifteen years ago she left the...

Do You Know How to Get Out of an Abusive Situation Safely?

March 12, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Kelly J. Stigliano grew up in a quiet Amish town in Ohio in the 1970s and was always searching for excitement. A handsome young musician, home from the U.S. Navy, shared his drugs, music, and experiences beyond her naivete. How could she have known that behind this charming facade hid a misogynist, eager to take control of her life? Kelly progressed from being a rebellious teenager to the position of an abused spouse. Having been hit in the head and told she was worthless had taken a toll ...

Have You Wondered What Was Missing in Your Life?

March 03, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 19.6 MB

Have you wondered what was missing in your life?   Jenny Toh was a qualified lawyer in the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia for almost three decades who worked as a litigator, a corporate attorney, and a derivatives legal counsel. On her personal front, she has a supportive husband and three children. Yet, there was an inner yearning for something more. She felt that she was not living life to its fullest potential.  During Jenny's interview, she shares how she switched careers to fulfill h...

How to Create the Intentional Life You Have Been Dreaming of But Struggled to Create

February 23, 2022 12:30 - 37 minutes - 24.8 MB

When Brian was a kid he was run over by a truck and his arm torn off. He learned from an early age not to allow people’s reactions to how he looked, slow him down. Instead of getting stuck in the rut of what happened to him, he was driven by what he could do with it. Brian Bogert is a passionate human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist, top sales professional, and philanthropic leader who believes in helping growth-minded individuals achieve the best version of th...

Do You Believe Anything is Possible if You Are Determined?

February 10, 2022 12:30 - 52 minutes - 31.8 MB

From the slums of Chicago to the hills of Hollywood, to legendary Carnegie Hall, award-winning actress, author, and teacher Susan Slavin has always triumphed over adversity.   Susan’s story touched me deeply and affected me for days afterward. What she endured and overcame in her life is an inspiration to everyone. When you listen to her remarkable interview, stay tuned until the end – cry with her, rejoice with her. Born into abject poverty (one dinner roll to feed a family of six) and ...

How Do You Cope with Shocking, Debilitating Loss or Fear?

January 21, 2022 12:30 - 30 minutes - 20.1 MB

How do you cope with shock or fear? Do you have the inner strength when you feel like there is none left? Faith Wilcox was able to find moments that were good – even when her daughter was near the end of her life and as a mother, she was shredded apart by the grief of losing her daughter, her marriage, and life as she knew it. Faith Fuller Wilcox believes that self-expression through writing leads to healing. Her writing is reflective of a growing body of medical research about 'narrative ...

Would you like clear Steps on How to Overcome Anxiety

January 17, 2022 18:11 - 39 minutes - 24 MB

In 2009, in spite of a highly successful international marketing career, David Stone worried himself into homelessness. Then, fed up with the fear, anxiety, and self-doubt that got in the way of the life he wanted to live he set out to find a better way. Now he guides others to live fearlessly through books, workshops, keynotes and blogs.   "As long as you believe your problems is someone else's fault, then YOUR situation is in THEIR hands." What are the biggest obstacles that keep us ...

What Do You Do When You Think There's No Way Out?

January 11, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 21.3 MB

Spike Spencer went through a divorce, bankruptcy, his wife cheating on him with his best friend - basically overnight. He lost everyone and everything he knew and loved.  His only way out was a loaded .38 snub nose to his temple. As he started to squeeze the trigger - SPOILER ALERT - he didn't do it. Fast forward -- today Spike talks goofy for a living. Seriously!  Spike Spencer is an internationally recognized, award-winning voice actor with hundreds of roles in film, TV, animation, v...

Should A Disability Make You Feel Helpless and Without Options?

December 10, 2021 12:30 - 31 minutes - 20.5 MB

"Our Life's Journey is A String of Choices" - Michella Cox A disability can make you feel helpless and without options or you can choose to be an overcomer. Michaela S. Cox is a seven-time published author including Heartfelt Meditations: A Collection of Poetry. She is legally blind and endured much heartache as a widow and solo mom. She writes about her passions as a mother in Take a Sip, Take a Breath and Go.  Her inspiration to write has come from her own tribulations - learning to ...

Do You Know How to Laugh Through Life's Tragedies?

December 03, 2021 12:30 - 48 minutes - 29.5 MB

In May 2008 John Helton got very ill unexpectedly. He had 3 brain diseases at one time and no immunity. He was a newlywed of 3 ½ months. He survived miraculously but a few years later, the unbelievable happened. Although John miraculously survived, he lost a lot of vision and is now legally blind.  Those diseases were: Cerebral Histoplasmosis Meningitis (the brain swelling) Meningitis (the lining of the brain swelling) John Helton is an author, Certified Relationship Coach, Cert...

What are the Chances that Wrongful Imprisonment Could Happen to You?

November 27, 2021 12:30 - 58 minutes - 35.4 MB

"I felt hopeless when I was in my 15th year of wrongful imprisonment- all of my appeals had been exhausted. I had written letters for four years looking for legal help, rarely getting answers, and then the parole board denied me parole in large part because I had maintained my innocence rather than expressing remorse and taking responsibility. I was openly asking my new pen pal if I should give up or if I should commit suicide."  Jeffrey Deskovic is an internationally recognized wrongful c...

You Can Soar Above Any Trauma or Fear Life Throws at You

November 14, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 22.5 MB

Over the course of 40 days, Darlene Larson lost her starring roles in life - Daughter. Wife. Mom. Homeowner.  It happened that fast when she shared her story of abuse. BUT...it doesn't end there. Her tale of survival and how it can help you is one of joy and encouragement. Darlene's upbringing was safe and secure on the family farm. Here is where she learned how to survive the trauma that was ahead of her - 18 years in an abusive marriage. Darlene Larson is a Professional Certified Lif...

Could You Survive Digital Detox? No Devices for Two Weeks or More?

November 02, 2021 16:07 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MB

One of the most important questions we must ask is:  are we losing the magic of in-person social interaction due to overuse of smart technology? If we compound this issue with social distancing, how will this affect the youngest and latest generation?  Johnny Welsh has worked as a professional bartender in Frisco, Colorado, for over twenty years. After five years of university study, he earned a degree in Italian Language, Literature, and Culture which has been a great prerequisite for a l...

How Can Violence in the Home, School and Workplace be Prevented?

October 13, 2021 11:30 - 38 minutes - 25.2 MB

After listening to her interview you will say "WOW - I didn't know this was available to protect myself and my family!"   AND.....you will get answers as to WHY the justice system does little to help. Sabrina Osso came from violence; her father beat her mother on a regular basis. When she moved out she fulfilled her dream of becoming a dancer and created a one-woman show, "Home Sweet Home."   Sabrina Osso is the Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE.  She is a TEDx speaker, real estate agent,...

How Does Decluttering Your Life Improve Your Life?

October 06, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Clutter can be an enormous weight in all areas of your life. When you clear your clutter you can create the life you desire and share your gifts with the world. You have the wisdom within and Julie’s books on how to declutter your life show you how to access your wisdom and then create a plan of action.  Julie Coraccio is an award-winning life, and end of life organizer; author, certified life coach; professional declutter’er and host of the podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out and the R...

Are You Bold Enough to Expect Success?

September 29, 2021 15:20 - 34 minutes - 21.2 MB

Angela Marshall resigned from twenty years in the corporate world to pursue her purpose - to be unmasked, unchained, and untamed. She struggled through a lavish but sorely lacking lifestyle as an NFL wife. Angela is a public speaker, professional writer, columnist, bestseller author, creative consultant, ex-NFL wife, and business owner of “In Other Words, By Stone.” Through teaching and sharing motivating topics, Angela has inspired minds to stretch and evolve across the globe. Her heart a...

How to Recognize the Signs a Child is Being Abused Sexually

September 22, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.2 MB

Before five years old, predators came into Sean Wheller's life, using him for sexual purposes until he was nine.  By the time he was seven, Sean was used in child pornography for the next two years.  By nine years old he was drinking, smoking, and addicted to pornography.  When his family moved from the small Midwestern town he grew up in, the damage was done. But....God rescued him. Based on 15 years of previous studies, EcPat USA released a study in 2016 clearly showing that boys are as...

If Giving Up is Not an Option, How Do You Stay Determined?

September 18, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 26.4 MB

2020 was a record year for suicides of police officers in America. There were 236 suicides and approximately 170 inline duty deaths. Officers know the risks of the job but suicide should NOT be one of them. Scott Medlin has worked as a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2005. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he earned his Bachelor's degree and entered law enforcement...

To Create the Life You Love Never Stop Going the Extra Mile

September 14, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 26.6 MB

Shawn Anderson is the leading voice on the power of the 'go the extra mile' message. Shawn is a #1 ranked motivational author and international keynote speaker. He is a lifetime entrepreneur with a track record of raising performance and passion in others.  Shawn is a seven-time author and the creator of "Extra Mile Day." A day declared by 512 cities on November 1, 2020, recognizing extra mile heroes in local communities. Shawn walks the talk. He's built a million-dollar company, pedaled...

Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation

September 10, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MB

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, Christina Ray Stanton’s life changed forever. As the new dawn of terrorism began, the Manhattan resident and her husband fearfully witnessed the impact just six blocks away from Ground Zero. As toxic dust spread into the air, the Stantons boarded a boat off the island and into the unknown. 9/11 totally reset the course of our lives. In the years since the attacks, interest in 9/11 has waned and education about it has been lacking. The 20-year anniversar...

How Do You Cope When You Are Told There Is No Hope

September 04, 2021 11:30 - 38 minutes - 23.7 MB

Paul Merritt was born with cystic fibrosis. He has not lived his life as a victim of disease but, rather, someone who has a passion for science, faith, and helping others to succeed - especially in the face of adversity. Paul has had to overcome many challenges and much hardship just to survive. His motto in life is “Never let your obstacles become boundaries.” Paul is an author of two books, The Best of Disease and Simple Ways to Improve, and his memoir Lifelong Turbulence: Calming the...

There is New Hope for Mutlple Sclerosis Patients

August 28, 2021 11:30 - 41 minutes - 25.1 MB

Kim "Kid" Curry was a high school junior when his father, the radio newsman, asked him to babysit for his boss at the radio station. Kim assumed it was to babysit the boss' kids but it was to 'run' the actual news show. The radio station played the local church services from the previous week and no one wanted the job.   From that moment, Kim knew what he wanted to do as a career and has been a broadcaster for 33 years. Then a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis changed his life. After eight...

How Do We Conquer the Pandemic of Addiction and Suicide?

August 24, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 28.2 MB

Michael R. DeLeon, a successfully acclimated ex-offender who after nearly 8 years of drug addiction and gang involvement, spent 12 years in state prison and halfway houses for a gang-related homicide. But that is NOT where his story ended.  His story will inspire, motivate and challenge you. We all know someone who has been affected by drug abuse or violence. You will definitely want to share Michael’s story with everyone. Finding the Purpose for your life is the key ingredient to overc...

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