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Heather Younger - Transforming Adversity into Opportunity

Heroes Like You - August 13, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Heather 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, colla...

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What Makes You Happy with TJ Eisenhart

Heroes Like You - July 16, 2019 15:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
TJ 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 fulfillin...

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Live True To Your Nature with Carol Tuttle

Heroes Like You - July 02, 2019 17:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
For 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 wou...

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There is Help and there is Hope with Dr. Doug Gray

Heroes Like You - June 11, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Dr. 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 liv...

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The Importance of Staying Positive with Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall

Heroes Like You - June 04, 2019 07:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Imagine 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...

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From the Streets to Success with Kathleen Gage

Heroes Like You - May 14, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 gi...

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Brian Crane - You Have Something Valuable

Heroes Like You - March 19, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Brian 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 wou...

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Clint Pulver - Live a Life of Significance

Heroes Like You - March 05, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
What 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 o...

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Austen Williams - God was my Rock at the Bottom

Heroes Like You - February 26, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
She'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 e...

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Finding Hope with Jane Clayson Johnson

Heroes Like You - December 18, 2018 05:46 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Jane 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 epi...

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Love What Is with Dan Miller  

Heroes Like You - November 20, 2018 08:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
What 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 ...

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Don't Quit! With Amberly Lago

Heroes Like You - September 11, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A 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 h...

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Rise To The Top With Jen Bricker

Heroes Like You - August 07, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
What 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, ...

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Dan Truman: Life is some kind of cool!

Heroes Like You - July 12, 2018 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Dan 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...

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Commit Time To Be Great With Adam Frey

Heroes Like You - June 05, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 ...

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Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham: Let failure and setbacks motivate not discourage

Heroes Like You - May 22, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 pain...

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Life Thoughts W/Depressed & Anxious Zach Ricker - May 08, 2018 21:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Zach and his grandfather Jim discuss mental health as Zach's grandpa gives us his insights on his own experiences with depression. 

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Cake Wars Winner Pete Tidwell: Find what you love and believe in yourself

Heroes Like You - May 08, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 ...

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Gail Halvorsen: Serving an Enemy

Heroes Like You - April 17, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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.  Co...

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Find Your Passion With Matt Meese

Heroes Like You - April 10, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 you...

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Lessons From Football With Lou Holtz

Heroes Like You - April 03, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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 mo...

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Heroes Like You Introductory Episode

Heroes Like You - March 31, 2018 23:10 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In 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.  

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