There are times when something happens or someone crosses your path and the moment leads your life in an entirely unexpected direction. In today's episode, we talk with Jess Murrah. Jess met Todd Durkin at an event she attended with her husband. That moment unexpectedly took her on the path from being a teacher to being a TD IMPACT-certified life coach, and everything in her life changed as a result. Listen in as she shares her story and how she "coaches greatness"! And if you want to learn more...
Jul 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, we talk with Dave Seitter, owner of DS Strategies & Consulting, and one of the authors of Coaching Greatness as well as the bestselling author of Quiet Plans, Exciting Results . He describes some of the pros and cons of writing a chapter vs. writing a book. And moves on to discuss the topic of his chapter, The Triad Trepidation: My Business, My Role, My Identity which outlines 3 main issues that everyone is a business needs to define and understand: 1. The Business 2. Their ...
Jun 29, 2025•18 min•Ep. 80
In Episode 2 of the Coaching Greatness series, we talk with Travis Barnes. Travis' chapter is called "The Art and Heart of IMPACTful Coaching" where he describes the way that meeting Todd Durkin changed his life. If you don't know Travis' story yet, you're in for a treat. In this episode, he shares from his heart. It's emotional. It's authentic. And it's IMPACT-full! ------------------------ About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches beh...
Jun 21, 2025•28 min•Ep. 79
We’re kicking off It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin, lead author of the collaborative book Coaching Greatness. Todd shares what inspired his “Coaching Manifesto” and why this book is a mission. He also introduces the incredible coaches who joined him in creating it. You’ll hear what it truly means to coach with heart, purpose, and that signature “and then some” energy. ---------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the co...
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 78
On today's episode, you will meet Kelly Young and Emily Stapleton, bestselling authors of the book Start Before You're Ready. When two people come together to create something, it turns out even more special. Do you want to start something new but are having trouble getting started? Listening to this conversation would be a great place to start! Sometimes, you must begin your journey before all the pieces are in place. It’s about having the courage to start, even when you don’t feel entirely rea...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 77
On today's episode, you are going to meet Tim Carter, bestselling author of the book, Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self. Tim believes that everyone, no matter what age they are, occupation, life situation, etc., faces some level of adversity at some point in their lives. Adversity that seems insurmountable and includes obstacles they are unsure they can overcome. And with that, Tim also believes everyone has a "deep mental space" that they can tap into and unlock the ability to overcome their...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min•Ep. 76
You've been told incessantly to move more but when your couch looks so inviting, how do you literally get going? That question is one of many that my guest will answer on today's episode. Laura Dow is the bestselling author of Mind Your Movement: Six Essential Physical And Mental Tools To Stay Active As You Age. If you're someone who knows you need to move more, but you struggle to stay consistent or to find purpose in what you're doing, then you're going to enjoy this episode. Laura provides so...
Dec 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 75
Callista Eckert is an incredibly unique person. Not only is she the recent Amazon best-selling author of a book titled, The Halfling, but she is also currently in medical school and was a former Division 1 soccer player! I always enjoy meeting with people who have a combination of skills, and we talk quite a bit about that in this episode. If you like a good story, listen in. If you enjoy reading fantasy novels, listen in. If you would like to learn more about the writing process, listen in. And...
Nov 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 74
Today's episode is a profound conversation with George Peterson, bestselling author of Thrive: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things that are Holding You Back. George is a meditation expert and addiction specialist who has created a framework for meditation called M.E.D.I. (Meditation, Effortlessly, Expect Your Mind to Wander, Detach, Integrate). In our conversation you will learn more about his meditation technique. And you will also find out how his incredible story brought him the oppo...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 73
Are the ghosts of your past haunting your future? Today's episode is an intriguing conversation with Amazon bestselling author, Troy Fontana, and he provides some insight into what to do if the answer to that question is "yes"! After surviving a harrowing near-death experience, a painful divorce, and the collapse of a thriving business, Troy unearthed life-altering insights. Today, as a celebrated speaker and coach, he empowers people across the globe with these battle-tested strategies. I know ...
Sep 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 72
Yvette Salva is one of the kindest and most courageous women I know, and it was a pleasure to work on her book with her. She has an incredible story, not just because of all the experiences she had, but because of her strength, resilience, and compassion. In her memoir, Booze, Blow, and Pancake, she boldly confronts the stigma surrounding addiction. From the depths of homelessness to the heights of entrepreneurship, Yvette’s life journey is a testament to her resilience and determination. In the...
Aug 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, I dive into a very personal and enlightening conversation with Sara Doell, recent bestselling author of Next Time Leave Me on the Floor: My Journey from Drunk AF to Sober AF. Being tired of waking up with hangovers, regret, shame and fuzzy memories of being mean to her wife, she decided to give up alcohol for one year and see what would happen. At the time, it felt like an insurmountable feat yet she woke up on January 1st, 2022 and committed to 365 days of not drinking alcohol....
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 70
This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview I did with Anna Meredith. Her husband, Adam, checked into the hospital on September 5th, 2023 for routine procedures. Just two days later she received a call that she never expected. “I’m so sorry, Mrs. Meredith…it appears your husband has had a stroke, and he has passed away.” In this true story of Adam’s call to Heaven and back, he and Anna recall their experiences from opposite sides of eternity. As Anna processes the biggest heartbreak in her life, Adam w...
Jun 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 69
Without a doubt, this is one of the most emotional interviews we've ever done on this podcast. In fact, it is such a powerful episode that we decided to break it into 2 Parts so that you can let the story and the message really sink in. In this episode -- Part 1 -- you start to hear the story of Adam Meredith. You will learn about the beautiful life he created with his wife, Anna, and his two sons, and the deep love and connection they all had. You are gong to hear about his passions and hobbies...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 68
One of the most challenging diagnoses to receive is "dementia." When we hear that word, it brings up uncertainty, fear, anger, and so many other emotions. My guest today is going to speak about those emotions and what to do if you, or someone you love, is experiencing cognitive loss. Anne Kenny, MD, is a geriatric and palliative care physician as well as the bestselling author of True North: A Guided Journal for Those Living with Cognitive Loss or Dementia about Legacy, Love and Wishes for the E...
Jun 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 67
On today's episode, we feature our most recent best-selling author, Ethan Spelman. His book, Leadership Over Loneliness, is an inspiring true story that blends life, leadership, and lessons learned. Throughout most of his life, Ethan Spelman felt like he was never good enough. Despite his friendly demeanor and perceived success, he was haunted by his past, controlled by his fears, and consumed by emptiness and loneliness. But destiny – disguised as an ill-timed business trip – ultimately chang...
May 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 66
On today's episode, I have a conversation with Dave Carlson, the recent bestselling author of Shorten the Learning Curve: Using Light Bulb Moments. As a former math teacher, Dave's unique perspective shows how important it is to never stop learning because life never stops teaching. Listen in as we discuss what lightbulb moments are and why it's so important to capture them in order to minimize your learning curve. Dave is also an avid sports fan and world traveler, and all of those topics come ...
May 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 65
During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced so many to learn new things during quarantine. Many went through a number of emotions, trials, and tribulations. Seeking to do more for her friends, family and local community, Josie Collier began posting ideas to cope with staying indoors on social media (#IncredibleIndoorIdeas). Many of those ideas led to the creation of Josie's recent best-selling book, What a Year!: Collierisms, Cocktails, & Cooking. Each month of 2020 and part of 2021, Josie fi...
Apr 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 64
You've heard the quote that "the only constant in life is change." It's true that change is inevitable, but how intentional is the change that you're creating or experiencing in your life...or in your business? On today's episode, Tim Rhode, the recent bestselling author of Changing Lanes for Business: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Problems, Accelerate Progress, and Achieve Your Goals!, will help you answer that question. Because we learn best through stories, Tim wrote his book as a parable and th...
Mar 23, 2024•47 min•Ep. 63
A hard childhood. A devastating divorce. A desire to run. A passion for people. Caren Ware's focus to become FIT led her to run a marathon on every continent from Alaska to the Australian Outback, and from the Galapagos Islands to Antarctica! She even ran the Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest marathons! But Caren's life is about so much more than running marathons. She has an incredible heart for helping people in cultures all over the world. And it all started because of her own arduous journey t...
Mar 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 62
In all the years I have known and worked with my friend, Todd Durkin, this is the very first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. While he was visiting here in Upstate New York recently, we had a chance to sit down and talk for a few minutes about everything having to do with books....from writing to publishing to marketing and more! Todd's desire to create a legacy through his writing led him to publish his first 4 books, and he has 2 more that he's working on right now....
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
We are excited to have Heather Deffenbaugh back for a 2nd time on the show. She recently released her audiobook for From Ashes to Beauty, a book she published in 2022. And we invited her back to share more about that experience. It's also a great opportunity to talk more about her story, her journey since she published her book, and some of the exciting things that are coming up for her. We hope you'll enjoy the conversation. ------- Heather is an author, speaker, and wellness advocate who aims ...
Jan 27, 2024•54 min•Ep. 60
How many times have you felt like you were drowning? Maybe it's because you're overwhelmed at work or maybe you're battling with personal struggles that are weighing you down. If you can relate to those moments in life, then you will enjoy the conversation I have in this episode with Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie is the Amazon best-selling author of From Suffering to Surfing: How Successful Leaders Make the Leap. In our discussion, Lizzie describes how she incorporates the latest neuroscience research...
Jun 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 59
Everyone loves a good story, and that is exactly what you're going to hear today. On this episode, I interview Adam Clark. He is the recent bestselling author of A Magical Ride: A Story About Overcoming Adversity. Inspired by his interest in books by authors like Jon Gordon, Adam decided to write his own parable. His book is a heartwarming story that contains some great life lessons. I'll let Adam explain the rest, as I invite you to sit back and listen in to this episode. ----------------- Adam...
Jun 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 58
This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the link below). In this conversation, we talk about the book and about the adventures Tim has had. He shares his desire to inspire people to add more advent...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
If you've been following U.S.A. gymnastics at any point over the past 20-25 years, then you will know my guest today. Chellsie Memmel is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in our country, winning medals in national and world competitions. And she has now written a best-selling book about the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the book ( Chellsie's Challenges: Life Lessons Learned From an Olympic Gymnast ), her career, and so much more in this episode, so please sit back and list...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min•Ep. 56
Today Francisco Gonzalez, author of The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, joins us from Guatemala to share more about his recent bestselling book. The book is a compilation of interviews Francisco has conducted with entrepreneurs from all over the country. As we talk, he shares many stories of the creativity and inventiveness of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have found ways to make lives better. These stories will inspire you and perhaps even motivate you to start on your o...
Mar 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 55
Today I am interviewing one of my close friends, Lizzie Merritt. She is the bestselling author of You are a Miracle: How to Lose Weight and Love Your Body Too. As you will hear in this episode, Lizzie has a wonderful way of telling stories and creating visuals to make her points, and her book is full of real-life examples and tools that we can all use in our daily lives. Her most important message is that rather than putting ourselves down or judging ourselves, we need to remember that we are a ...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 54
Dr. Paul Wichansky was born with cerebral palsy and a hearing loss. Some people might consider these challenges that cannot be overcome, but Dr. Paul is the opposite. In his recent bestselling book, "Yes I Can! Lessons Learned From A Life Less Ordinary," he shares stories about times when people initially thought differently of him, and then were surprised to find out how much he has achieved. His attitude of positivity is an inspiration to all of us, and through his presentations and his writin...
Dec 23, 2022•55 min•Ep. 53
At age seven, Luka, a perfectly healthy and active young boy, suddenly turned ill. After undergoing many tests, he was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor. For four and a half years, he fought with the utmost courage, optimism, and unwavering faith to beat this cancerous tumor. On today’s episode, we talk with Luka’s mom, CarolAnn Braovac, the recent bestselling author of Luka’s Light. This conversation will give you an opportunity to hear more about Luka, to learn about the incr...
Dec 17, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 52
