In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, our host Jon delves deep into the extraordinary life of Amanda, a brave survivor of abuse and trafficking and advocate against human trafficking. From confronting personal traumas to finding enduring love and friendship, Amanda’s compelling narrative embodies resilience, understanding, and the indomitable spirit of survival. Key Takeaways: Recognizing and Overcoming Trauma: Amanda revisits her harrowing experiences of “being trafficked via a dating sit...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 135
Podcast Show Notes: Understanding Schizophrenia and Parenting Challenges In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Christopher Slaton, a seasoned educator and mental health advocate, delves into the complexities of parenting, particularly when faced with the challenges of raising a child with schizophrenia. He shares invaluable insights and personal experiences that shed light on the intricacies of mental health support within families. Key Themes: Parenting Challenges : Dr. Slaton discusses the di...
Oct 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 134
In this episode of "Between the Before and After," I have a conversation with Megan Conner, an advocate for abuse victims and survivors. Megan shares her personal story of being abused as a child. Megan also dives into her upbringing in the Mormon church and the pressures placed on its members. Eventually leaving the church, she now focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle after surviving trauma. During our discussion, we explore the concept of grooming and how victims often don't realize they a...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 133
Welcome to Between the Before & After , where we delve deep into the stories and insights of remarkable individuals who've faced adversity and emerged stronger than ever. In today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Mary Giuliani, an author, and a passionate advocate for healing from addiction and trauma. She takes us on a profound journey of personal transformation, shedding light on the hidden connections between trauma and addiction, and how finding compassion within ourselves can p...
Sep 19, 2023•59 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, we delve deep into the raw and emotional journey of Aaron Machbitz, a former professional wrestler turned mental health advocate. Join us as we explore the profound themes of mental health, suicide, coping, and the power of support and understanding. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that reminds us all that we are deeply loved and valued. Show Notes: Exploring Darkness: Aaron reflects on his wrestling career and the moment that sparked a transformati...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 131
In this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of transformation and resilience as we explore the themes of education, trauma, and the power of embracing individual learning styles. Join us as we follow the inspiring story of Nicholas, who defied all odds to achieve a PhD in Applied Mathematics at one of the world's most prestigious institutions, Oxford University. **Episode Highlights:** 1. **Trauma and Learning:** The episode opens with a poignant reflection on the ch...
Sep 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 130
Welcome to another episode of *Between the Before and After*. I'm your host, Coach John, and today's episode takes us on a remarkable journey of resilience, recovery, and the power of human spirit. We have the privilege of sitting down with Kristen, who shares her incredible story of overcoming a traumatic brain injury and finding hope amidst adversity. This episode is filled with insights, anecdotes, and lessons that offer a glimpse into the challenges faced and the triumphs achieved in the wak...
Aug 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 129
Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable life of Jason Pike, a man who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges but emerged as a distinguished military officer and author. In this candid conversation, Jason shares his journey of triumph over adversity, battling a learning disability, enduring military training, and navigating the complex world of espionage accusations. Brace yourself for an inspiring tale of resilience and determination. Key Themes: 1. Learning Disabi...
Aug 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 128
*Episode Highlights:* 1. **Twinship: A Profound Connection Beyond Words** Camille delves into the intricacies of her lifelong connection with her twin sister, exploring the power of nonverbal communication and the shared emotional experiences that only twins can truly understand. 2. **Balancing Closeness and Independence** As twins, Camille and her sister experienced an unbreakable closeness while growing up. However, as they entered adulthood, they faced the delicate task of nurturing individua...
Aug 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 127
Description: Join us in this thought-provoking podcast episode as we delve into the captivating world of nature, poetry, and the essence of human existence. Discover how mythology, the worship of nature, and the power of poetry intertwine to shape our understanding of life. From the Triumph of Death to the conflicts of religion, we explore the eternal human quest for meaning and the complexities of our existence. Get ready to embark on a journey of introspection and contemplation, where we chall...
Aug 01, 2023•52 min•Ep. 126
Join us in this deeply moving podcast episode as Colin shares his personal journey of reestablishing relationships, facing unimaginable loss, and discovering hope in the darkest of times. Through his poignant anecdotes, he sheds light on the importance of suicide awareness and mental health support. Get ready to be inspired and moved by his powerful story. Episode Highlights: - Cherished Moments: Colin reminisces about dancing through parking lots with his daughter and the joy of experiencing pr...
Jun 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 125
Join us for an inspiring episode as we dive into the raw and powerful story of a parent who navigated through immense challenges with their teenage children. From struggles with substance abuse to feelings of helplessness, this heartfelt conversation unveils the journey of resilience, tough love, and the transformative power of surrender. Discover how a parent's unwavering support and a shift in perspective led to a remarkable transformation in the lives of their children. Tune in to gain insigh...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 124
Welcome to the latest episode of the "Between The Before & After Podcast"! Join us as we delve into an extraordinary narrative shared by our special guest, Jodi. She takes us through her remarkable journey of meeting her husband, experiencing pregnancy, and undergoing an emergency C-section birth. Jodi's story not only captivates us with its emotional depth but also brings to light essential themes such as the significance of human connection in empathy, the dire need for improved maternal c...
May 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 123
In this episode, we speak with Jenetta Berry, who faced the devastating loss of her daughter to suicide. Jenetta shares her journey of grief, trauma, and ultimately finding a reason to live again. Join us as we explore the power of the human spirit and the possibilities that lie within us. Summary: Jennetta shares the heartbreaking story of how she lost her daughter to suicide and the devastating impact it had on her life. She talks about the intense emotions she went through and how she struggl...
May 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, we discuss the importance of midlife health awareness, women entrepreneurship, mental health, coming out, and personal values. Our guest, a life coach, shares insights on how midlife entrepreneurs can prioritize their health and combat the effects of menopause. We also explore the booming trend of women-owned businesses and second career options. We delve into the importance of mental health and self-esteem, and how they impact our body and self-talk. Our guest shares tips on fi...
Apr 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 121
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Schneider, where Gina shared her story of growing up in poverty. She dropped out of high school to work and make ends meet, but her determination and unwillingness to give up on her dreams led her to become a highly polished professional, author, executive coach, and licensed psychotherapist. During the episode, we discussed the importance of having positive beliefs for managing stress and creating separation. Gina emphasized the need to ...
Apr 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 120
Today we have a guest who has a truly fascinating story to share. Joining me on the show today is Jason Barnard, a multifaceted personality known for his diverse experiences ranging from being a punk band member to playing the role of a blue cartoon dog. In this episode, we dive into the tales of Jason's life experiences that have helped shape his unique perspective on the world. We discuss his journey of discovering his passion for music and how he turned his love for the art into a successful ...
Apr 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 119
This episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Doctor Kristin Wild, PhD, who in addition to having a doctorate in Metaphysics, is a registered professional counselor who's dedicated to helping people overcome autoimmune conditions. In our conversation, Kristin shares insights into the power of the human body and how understanding quantum mechanics and physics can help us heal. From her own personal experience with an incurable autoimmune disease, Kristin has discovered the capacity of the body to heal it...
Apr 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 118
Welcome to another exciting episode of Between The Before and After! I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a very special show for you. Joining us are Bill Pardue and his son Joe Pardue, the dynamic duo behind the inspiring book "Wolf Creek." In this captivating episode, we dive into a firsthand account of Bill's coming-of-age experience as a wilderness camp counselor for juvenile offenders. From animal studies to empowering young adults, we'll explore Bill's incredible journey and...
Apr 05, 2023•38 min•Ep. 117
Welcome to the podcast "Between The Before And After," where we explore inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a special guest, David Richman. David is an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. Chapter 1: Escaping a Difficult Home Life David shares his experience of leaving a difficult home life at the age of 18, only to be robbed of everything he owned ...
Mar 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 116
From a very unusual childhood, to a fascinating and powerful journey into becoming a quantum healer, this is Joshua's story! In this podcast episode, we discuss the topic of skepticism and how to approach conversations with those who are dismissive of certain ideas. Joshua shares his experience with quantum energy transformation and how he is able to identify where someone's problem resides in their body and transform it quickly. Our conversation also touches on the topic of death and the idea t...
Mar 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 115
In this emotional podcast episode, Coach Jon interviews Marv Weidner who shares his experience of his wife receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. Marv describes how their future plans vanished and the past no longer mattered, leaving them with only the present moment. They recount how they received the news that his wife Marty had cancerous lesions throughout her body and that the cancer had spread to many places, putting her at stage four. Despite this, Marv's wife Marty faced the next stage...
Mar 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 114
Jamal Jivanjee is a best-selling author, podcaster, and full time life coach. As an author with over twenty years of experience working with people in various stages of personal struggle and challenges, after traveling to many cultures around the globe, and now as a full-time life coach, Jamal is passionate about serving individuals, couples, companies, and groups on the path toward enlightenment, wholeness, and liberation. By helping to identify and clear energetic systems of belief that create...
Mar 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 113
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! Weight loss and fitness aren’t optional to Dominic Matteo. For him they are literally matters of life and death. We have to go back to 2009 to understand why. Dominic was in rough shape. In fact, he was morbidly obese. He held a decent job, he was happily married, he enjoyed some solid, long-standing friendships, and he liked his...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 112
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! In Ed's words: "I have an insatiable appetite for learning about all things, but more specifically, why people do what they do. "What" people do is self-evident, as they wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't achieving some time of payoff. The "why," however, is far more interesting. This appetit...
Mar 09, 2023•54 min•Ep. 111
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! Amy's love of music began at age 3. Piano and singing were a significant part of her childhood. To meet Amy today, is to meet a highly accomplished, wonderfully polished speaker, presenter and musician. What often gets missed are the painful, even devastating obstacles that came along her journey. So, in this episode, we dig unde...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 110
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! When you hear that Chris spends most of his time raising his five kids, exploring world communities, and trying his hand at adventures like shark diving, ice climbing, running ultra marathons, and riding electric skateboards ... ... and that in his spare time, he works with entrepreneurial a...
Feb 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 109
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! Meet Lynn Forney: She loves to be creative, go to theme parks, and Scuba Dive. She has a big heart and loves animals, playing with toddlers, and tries her best with houseplants. She's been told her distinguishable laugh is contagious, and knows that without the dark, there can be no light Thi...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 108
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! ------------------------------------------------------ As the oldest of 4 kids, Vinnie was a "troublemaker". Really, underneath this was an intense curiosity to understand the world. When family life took a dramatic turn for the worse, Vinnie was forced to grow up faster than intended, as he became a support for his siblings. Vin...
Feb 14, 2023•58 min•Ep. 107
If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee ! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me! ------------------------------------------------------ Toronto native, Jas Takhar, is the son of hard working immigrants. After seeing their work ethic, he decided that he wanted to make a bigger impact, and become an entrepreneur. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded REC Canada, and in the course of ...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 106
