Best Dr James Perdue Professor Of Perseverance Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 242 Cam F Awesome AKA "The Comeback Champion: Turning Setbacks into Success" 42:08

16h ago42:08

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Cam F Awesome journey is a testament to battling adversity head-on and transforming setbacks into powerful comebacks. As a former Olympic boxer, 12-time national champion, and 3-time Olympic Trials winner, he experienced the highest highs and some of the lowest lows in his career—including being kicked off the Olympic team and facing a suspension t…

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Ep 241 Jeaneen Tang Shares Strategies on How to Develop Language in Young Children 49:07

14d ago49:07

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Jeaneen Tang is a mother of a special needs son and a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience, she thinks she has a lot to share. Her goal is to shake up the way we approach early language development through her strategies of Play Dumb & Sabotage. Website: https://www.playdumbandsabotage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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Ep 240 Margie Allman, Author of the Forthcoming Book, "The Sufferfest: How Sex, Drugs, and Triathlon Saved My Life" 32:28

21d ago32:28

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Margie's journey from overcoming institutionalized child abuse, addiction and prostitution to becoming an Ironman triathlete. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margie.allman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margieallman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margieallman/ You may also contact him through email, [email protected]…

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Ep 239 Diana Fannon Shares Her Journey Epilepsy, Empathy, and Empowerment: A Personal Story of Special Education Advocacy 38:18

1M ago38:18

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Diana Fannon will share her story about her epilepsy journey and how that shaped who she is and what she is doing today. At the age of 17, she was diagnosed with epilepsy—a life-changing moment that shaped her journey in profound ways. She went on to attend Yale University, navigating challenges and embracing resilience. Over the years, she has tra…

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Ep 238 Yvonne Trost Help Others From Surviving to Thriving: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Transformation 47:29

1M ago47:29

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Yvonne Trost has faced personal and professional challenges, and now as a Happiness Coach, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs and find joy. She believes her journey can offer hope and motivation to listeners. Website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/ Free Ebook: https://mc.bradchandler.com/the-success-trap220759-4367 Free Meditation: …

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Ep 237 Lisa Johnson Help Others Survive Divorce Legal Abuse: Red Flags and Self-Protection Strategies 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Lisa Johnson spent a year and $100K divorcing her ex, and then the next ten years in court, seven representing herself successfully, through dozens of court appearances. Her case was so notable that it was published in the CT Law Journal and is now case law - a huge honor for any attorney, and unheard of for a self-represented litigant. Her partner…

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Ep 236 Gina Economopoulos an End-of-Life Doula, Shares Her Journey From a Bartender to a Nun for 12 Years 44:34

2M ago44:34

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Gina's life story makes her a captivating and inspiring speaker for all audiences. Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the struggles of tumultuous relation…

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Ep 235 Nathan Buttigieg Overcomes His Additions Shares His Journey to Help Others 36:47

2M ago36:47

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Nathan Buttigieg was brought up drinking at a young age as a social norm. He was never a problem until he lost everything during covid lockdowns - he was forced to move back into his parent's house (now a tiny home on their property) he started drinking as a way to cope with feeling like a failure. Boxing day 2021 he had his last drink but still ha…

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Ep 234 Breast Cancer Survivor Marilyn Getas Byrne Shares Her Journey to Inspire and Help Others 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Marilyn Getas Byrne and her brother, both close at heart, intersected at the height of their own crises, with one desperately wanting to live and the other desperately wanting to die. This rollercoaster story is one of resilience, tragedy, family, love and hope. She shares her journey to inspire others to struggle toward the light, even when life's…

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Ep 233 Ilene Marcus: The Boss Who Beat the Odds Shares Her Journey 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Ilene Marcus is a warrior who has overcome incest, rare cancer, financial devastation, and divorce from a husband who gambled all our money away and then being fired on AI of the NYT when her former boss (head of a beloved non-profit) was found embezzling and sent to prison. And each pivot, each lesson, has brought her to a place of grace, understa…

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Ep 232 Happiness Coach Matt O’Neill Teaches Happiness is a Choice, Even When Life Gets Tough 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Matt O’Neill teaches us that happiness is a choice, even when life gets tough. His work has positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people worldwide. As a recognized leader in happiness education, Matt teaches audiences how to live a life of 'Conscious Happiness'. His work includes the "Good Mood Revolution" book and podcast where he explains…

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Ep 231 Joel Oliver Open Heart Surgery Journey 34:36

3M ago34:36

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Joel Oliver's story of perseverance was having an open heart surgery at 28 years old. That was 6 years ago now. It was, of course, scary in some ways but there was no choice except to just move forward. So he had it and came out fine. There were some life adjustments and changes but it's just normal life for him now, He can live well and get on wit…

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Ep 230 Rhonda Britten Shares Her Story About Forgiveness of Her Parents' Murder-Suicide 57:52

3M ago57:52

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Rhonda shares her story about forgiveness and the impact of trauma (parents' murder-suicide), plus a story about the spiritual journey called the Dark Night of the Soul. Oh, and I'm sober and funny as hell. No matter the industry or focus of a podcast, every human being on the planet gets stopped by fear. Rhonda Britten has coached 8-figure busines…

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Ep 229 Bob Martin with "Going with the Flow" What It Means and How To Do It 56:10

3M ago56:10

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Bob Martin’s remarkable journey spans from being a high-powered criminal trial lawyer during Miami’s infamous Cocaine Cowboy era to a mindfulness coordinator, certified meditation mentor, and published author. At 74, Bob draws from his extensive experiences—criminal lawyer, restaurant owner, corporate consultant, and community leader—to help others…

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Ep 228 A.J. Otjen and Dan Steffensen: A Montana Firefighter's Story of Survival and Resilience 40:09

3M ago40:09

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A.J. Otjen is a 2023 Library of Congress Award-Winning author known for her compelling storytelling and in-depth research. In "Burned Over!" she chronicles the extraordinary journey of Montana firefighter Dan Steffensen, capturing the raw intensity of wildfire, the harrowing realities of burn recovery, and the unwavering strength of the human spiri…

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Ep 227 Dennis Henson Help Others Improve Their Live With Developing the Habit of Reading 39:49

4M ago39:49

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Dennis J. Henson Has Curated Profiles, Quotes and Poems That Get People Beyond Doubting Themselves, Questioning Why Their Momentum Is Stalled or Suffering from Imposter Syndrome Dennis J. Henson has a career of singular achievement. Currently the Founder and President of Vanguard Marketing and Investments, Inc and a renowned leader and educator in …

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Ep 226 Sara Thornhill AKA SaraWebbSays Uses Her Sexual Assault to Help Others Find Their Power Within 40:19

4M ago40:19

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As a Meditation Coach, Sara empowers fellow LGBTQIA+ humans to heal their trauma and increase self-worth by reviving innate power, so we can design our lives from the inside out. As a rape survivor who is now twice divorced, she understands resilience and what it takes to get back on your proverbial feet. Stop the downward spiral, learn to spin wit…

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Ep 225 Win Charles Giving Hope to People and Educating Them About Disabilities 51:29

5M ago51:29

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Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration to many. Today Win Charles tours the co…

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Ep 224 Belldon Colme, The "Be Disease-FREE" Expert, Creating Bulletproof Motivation 55:20

6M ago55:20

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In 2004-5 Belldon Colme suffered 3 heart attacks, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and was told he had a shelf life of 5 years, maybe a little more if he was good and took his meds. He was just 39 and was not okay with that. Belldon chose to put his research skill, time, and dollars toward learning how his body really works, and how he could wor…

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Ep 223 Saying Goodbye To a Friend Ricardo We'll See You at Rainbow Bridge 59:52

7M ago59:52

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Ep 223 Saying Goodbye To a Friend Ricardo We'll See You at Rainbow BridgeBy Dr James Perdue Professor of Perseverance

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Ep 222 Brian Fleming Teaches How to Say What You Do So More People Will Show Up, Listen, And Buy From You (More Often)! 50:49

7M ago50:49

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Brian Fleming is a combat-wounded war veteran turned copywriter, author & professional speaker. He uses his unique skill set of persuasive writing and communication to help entrepreneurs and podcasters just like you say what you do in your brand messaging in a clear and compelling way so you'll get noticed by more of “the right people,” more often,…

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Ep 221 JenniSue Jessen Resilience Unveiled: A Survivor's Journey from Trafficking to Triumph 36:23

7M ago36:23

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From the ages of 4-17, Jennisue survived commercial sexual exploitation (child sex trafficking). Now, she is the founder and CEO of an international counter-trafficking organization and worked for 2 years helping inform federal counter-trafficking policy. With over 25 years of personal experience and professional involvement in the counter-traffick…

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Ep 220 Marcy Langlois a Chronic Illness of 20+ Years/Sobriety Who Coach Others to Live Beyond Their Limits 35:48

7M ago35:48

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Since birth, Marcy Langlois has faced formidable difficulties, undergoing more than twenty surgical procedures to address her cleft lip and palate. This physical struggle only compounded the emotional burdens she endured. Marcy was subjected to relentless teasing and bullying during her childhood, as her appearance and speech differed from her peer…

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Ep 219 "What's GOOD About TODAY? A Purpose-Driven Life" Chris Cochran Shares His Amazing Son’s Life Journey 39:22

8M ago39:22

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Do life's challenges weigh you down? Are your days filled with a sense of emptiness and a tendency to focus on the negative? Have overthinking, anxiety, and anger consumed your mind and heart? Finding Positivity in Adversity: Lessons from Christian's Journey Explore how Christian's daily mantra, "What's good about today?" can help people find posit…

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Ep 218 James Perdue Shares His Personal September 11 Inspiring Life Story 33:53

8M ago33:53

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My story on how I became a quadriplegic. Books: https://www.amazon.com/One-More-Play-James-Perdue/dp/1449768709/ref=sr_1_4?crid=24CYR9HW15NKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BlF7s7f0a1R5UHA5JdxMzTJovT-yDydH9hAzO6t-_27HmJ2Y8imbXQJEMQv5nU5uKURFTCoz414lj-QooAMoVf7F5e6Sgu6AAS6XtntNwuG-SBhe1KRhaXAa1V62SSItFMiWhsjZtZfBn8U-Rhg7mbOXRQRTZ6Jt_aEEpj-SWRGyQOkFLzhCBrpKdQPK9mZ…

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Ep 217 Carolyn Sophia Skowron Shares Her Inspiring Life Story of Being Unbreakable 43:10

8M ago43:10

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For many years she had silently struggled with depression and anxiety. Carolyn also struggled in school. No matter how hard she worked or how many tutors she had or how hard she studied, she still did not feel successful. Having depression and anxiety compounded her feelings. She internalized every situation and every interaction. During her sophom…

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Ep 216 Lt. Col. Jason Pike Severed 31 Years of Military Service Shares His Inspiring Life Story 45:40

8M ago45:40

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The Army investigated him, arrested him, and tried to break him, but Lt. Col. Jason Pike is undoubtedly A Soldier Against All Odds. A decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, Pike has become a National Best Selling Author, sharing his journey in three powerful books. Books: https://www.jasonpike.org/a-solider-against-all-odds Website: ht…

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Ep 215 Kenneth Kunken Quadriplegic Lawyer and Father of Triplets with Inspiring Life Story 44:22

8M ago44:22

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In 1970, while a junior in Cornell University’s College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a tackle on a kick-off in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. Ken sustained a spinal cord injury at the C 4-5 level, rendering him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken spent more than 9 month…

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Ep 214 Agam Dhawan Helping Young Men Take Back Control of Their Mental Health 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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Agam Dhawan is a psychiatrist who specializes in treating mental health issues in young male gamers. His mission is to defeat gamer loneliness by transforming gamers into men other guys want to be and women want to be with. Wesite: https://www.agamdhawanmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agamdhawanmd/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lev…

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Ep 213 Edward Miskie Getting Cancer Free to Everything Falling Apart in Life 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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Edward Miskie is a sole survivor of a rare cancer. This year is his 10 year cancer survivorship anniversary, an anniversary he didn’t think he was going to get! So, he is celebrating with his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses" as featured on INSIDER and ABC (available at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Booktopia, Indigo, Apple Boo…

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Ep 212 Clint Hatton, Big Bold Brave, Shares His Story of Losing His Son 52:27

2y ago52:27

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Clint Hatton is a former drug addict and a divorce to a pastor to losing his 17-year-old son in a plane crash to inspiring people to be courageous humans...He has lived a very layered life. At 12 years old he was nearly killed twice due to his mom suffering from suicidal ideation after his dad's affair. During his 20-year marriage, him and his wife…

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Ep 211 Jeanell Greene Finds Her “Happy Place” After Deciding Her Divorce Was a “Gift” 41:12

2y ago41:12

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Jeanell Greene loves talking about how finally overcame being the perfect, people-pleasing, overachieving, good catholic girl.... to building her own unique coaching empire in a way that is opposite of what is expected and suggested and making it work for her. She also loves sharing about the 'gift' of her divorce, and how she found her Happy Place…

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Ep 210 Dallas Goodlet Creates The Best Life Despite NOT Being Who He Thought He Was 35:44

2y ago35:44

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Dallas Goodlet was told by his parents he was adopted at age 5. At that time, he thought he knew who his biological parents/family were. At age 19, he found out they weren’t his biological family. he had anger problems already from the shame, abandonment he felt from being adopted but when he found out, who he thought, were his birth parents weren’…

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Ep 209 Kimberly Williams Helps People Who Experience a Toxic Workplace 29:41

2y ago29:41

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Kimberly Williams went through a difficult period as a single mom working for a bully chief executive. She spent many days afraid of losing her job, being unable to support her daughter, and not knowing what impact this time would have on her career. But she not only survived it, she learned a great deal about managing toxic workplaces as an employ…

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Ep 208 Natalie Fayman, Live With No Limits, Shares Her Journey of Perseverance Through Abusive Relationship 32:11

2y ago32:11

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Natalie Fayman, in a nutshell, in college, her fiancé of 4 years and her went on a backpacking trip with a friend, and he abandoned her by the side of the road 1000 miles from home. It was the most traumatic thing to ever happen to her, but in hindsight she's grateful that it happened. It made her into a much more resourceful and resilient person, …

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Ep 207 Alan Cox Designed “Everyellow” to Help Others Persevere in Life 43:47

2y ago43:47

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Alan Cox has a unique and inspirational story that will leave a lasting impact on your audience. His journey includes overcoming childhood trauma, facing multiple setbacks in business, surviving suicide attempts, and narrowly escaping death in an earthquake. His story is a powerful testament to resilience and recovery, offering valuable lessons for…

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Ep 206 Amanda Blackwood Shares Her Journey About Human Trafficking 51:11

2y ago51:11

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When Amanda Blackwood talks on stages about her experiences as a survivor of Human Trafficking, She tries to always inject a sense of humor. The subject matter she talks about can be really heavy and if it's not delivered properly can leave people feeling triggered, traumatized and depressed. She sees this often in the field of work she's in. It's …

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Ep 205 Collin Hughes Teaches People Suffering With Suicidal Thoughts To Dial or Text 988 50:43

2y ago50:43

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Collin Hughes, in 2015 lost his oldest daughter to cancer. In October 2017, his son-in-law was killed in a car crash. On June 10, 2022, his fifteen-year-old granddaughter ended her own life. Dial or Text 988 for help with suicidal thoughts. Websites: https://stopteensuicide.life/ https://stopsuicide.life/ My business site: https://collintalks.com/ …

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Ep 204 Naomi’s Shares Her Journey With Ebstein’s Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve 29:29

2y ago29:29

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Naomi is a young lady sharing stories about the medical world while bringing inspiration and hope to her guests and audience with the power of the light of life. The Light of Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-of-life/id1615132427 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomidebello/ To learn more about James, visit Professo…

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Ep 203 Sandy Stream Helps Women Find Their Warrior-like Strength 34:11

2y ago34:11

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Sandy Stream is an author and activist whose work is built on the belief that everyone deserves and is capable of finding peace and warrior-like strength within themselves. After teaching law for 20 years, raising her two children, and facing a life full of adversities and lessons, she decided to turn her efforts towards facilitating workshops for …

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Ep 202 Brandon Burbank Shares How To Conquer Mental Health Issues 38:02

2y ago38:02

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Brandon Burbank discusses the importance of having a counselor and confiding with someone you trust to work through your mental health problems. Also, Brandon shares openly more about his past hospitalization and trip to a mental health treatment program. Lastly, Brandon shares more about finding purpose in life and honing your craft in order to bu…

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Ep 201 Mick Smith Helps Divorce Dads With Their Children Rights 44:11

2y ago44:11

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Mick Smith, The Doctor of DigitalBy Dr James Perdue Professor of Perseverance

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Ep 200 Scarlett O’Connor From a Coma To Ms Atlas 46:24

2y ago46:24

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Scarlett O’Connor From a Coma To Ms Atlas Website: https://linktr.ee/scarlett.oconnor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarlett.oconnor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettoconnoruk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-oconnor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJFvL4wl_qdPuzHobYFBXw To learn more about James, visit …

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Ep 199 Craig Brown Shares His God-given Purpose to Freedom from Addiction 52:59

2+ y ago52:59

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In the 1980s, Craig Brown, Author of Stop Hiding Start Healing, lived the high life. He worked at a business owned by one of the biggest cocaine dealers on the east coast and partied with music moguls and professional athletes while self-medicating on drugs and alcohol. Brown is now walking in his God-given purpose and has led thousands of others t…

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Ep 198 Mitch Hankins Shares Overcoming His Mental Health Issues to Inspire Others 45:46

2+ y ago45:46

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Mitch Hankins is a cloud-certified full-stack developer who speaks to professionals struggling to find meaning in life. He has developed his expertise by working with some of the largest organizations in the US, including Nasdaq and the US Military. With over a decade of professional experience, Mitch noticed he and his colleagues often struggled w…

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Ep 197 Nicky Billou Shares His Story of Divorce to Creating A Life Worth Adoring 35:34

2+ y ago35:34

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Nicky Billou went through a rough divorce and nearly lost everything, and then turned it around and created a life worth living and adoring! He loves helping entrepreneurs win big! He loves helping make people lots and lots of money. He loves helping people make the difference they were born to make. He loves talking to Christian business owners an…

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Ep 196 Lauren Nelson Shares Her Journey of Child Abuse to Author “SHEROES of the Bible” to Help Others 49:19

2+ y ago49:19

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Lauren Nelson explains fear has always been her greatest foe. She was sexually abused as a child, which formed a spirit of fear in her life that only Jesus could free her from. Because of her childhood trauma, she has a deep passion and desire to minister to children and women who have been abused. She knows that her book, SHEROES of the Bible will…

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Ep 195 Jimmy Apple Inspires His World To Be Positive Despite A Hit Head-on Collision 52:11

2+ y ago52:11

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Jimmy Apple with AN APPLE A DAY PODCAST is not only a podcast but also a resource and a community. It's a place to share your experiences and learn from others as we overcome barriers and learn to live a happy and healthy life with a disability. Podcast: https://famousapple.libsyn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000764887856…

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Ep 194 Victoria Pelletier Learns From Childhood Trauma To Become Unstoppable 34:20

2+ y ago34:20

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Victoria Pelletier overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped Victoria excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable. Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebo…

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Ep 193 After Two Brain Surgeries Dan MacQueen Shares His Story and Teaches Others To Live Life 43:58

2+ y ago43:58

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At 28, Dan was leading a healthy, active life. After an optometrist appointment to identify the cause of his persistent headaches was cut short, he was handed a sealed envelope and told to go directly to the hospital. What followed was emergency brain surgery. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmacqueen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

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