Discover how a former wrestler's "economy of motion" principle transformed into a revolutionary business strategy. In this compelling episode, entrepreneur Peter Cimoroni shares his journey from startup struggles to international success, revealing how his unique approach to building virtual, modular companies has disrupted traditional business models. Learn why surrounding yourself with the right team is more crucial than having the perfect product, and how outsourcing key functions can lead to...
Dec 09, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Discover how Christian Ray Flores transformed from a child refugee in Chile to becoming an international recording artist, philanthropist, and high-performance coach. In this powerful episode, Christian reveals how life's greatest challenges became his stepping stones to extraordinary success. Through his remarkable journey, Christian explores the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) - demonstrating how trauma can be transformed into personal strength and resilience. From navigating poverty in...
Dec 02, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Discover how one woman's courage to leave a toxic six-year marriage led to a powerful transformation and a new purpose in life. In this raw and honest episode, G'Ade shares her emotional journey through infidelity, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption. After years of counseling and struggling with societal pressure to stay married, G'Ade made the brave decision to prioritize her well-being over others' expectations. Her story isn't just about survival – it's about thriving and finding the streng...
Nov 29, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In a deeply moving conversation, former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Doug Lawrence shares his raw and transformative journey following the devastating loss of his wife Deborah in 2021. Rather than letting grief consume him, Doug channeled his pain into a powerful mission of helping others navigate their own paths through loss and trauma. Through his work with innovative therapeutic techniques like EMDR and IABC, Doug breaks down the barriers surrounding men's mental health and grief. Hi...
Nov 25, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Discover how a leap of faith from corporate life to Thailand became the catalyst for an extraordinary spiritual transformation. Ania Halama, founder of Expansion Alchemy and two-time bestselling author, shares her powerful journey from stress and unfulfillment to becoming a spiritual mentor and intuitive healer. After facing health challenges that conventional medicine couldn't solve, Ania discovered the transformative power of natural healing modalities, including sun therapy, nutrition, and su...
Nov 18, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Discover how Dr. Ashley Smith transformed her devastating diagnosis of a rare, degenerative retinal disease into a powerful mission to help others find happiness and strength. Despite being legally blind, she's now happier and more confident than ever before, proving that life's biggest challenges can become our greatest teachers. In this compelling episode, Dr. Smith shares: How she overcame initial fears of isolation and misery The science behind happiness and resilience Practical strategies f...
Nov 11, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Trigger Warning: The following episode contains details of an alleged suicide. Listeners discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is hurting and having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 to get connected with a professional. They are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Discover the extraordinary story of Bella Young, who transformed her life after experiencing unimaginable tragedy and manipulation. After losing her husband while pregnant and later escaping a messianic cult, Be...
Nov 04, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Discover how Jose Berlanga transformed from a Mexican immigrant to a pioneering force in Houston's construction industry. In this captivating episode, Jose shares his remarkable journey of building nearly 2,000 homes and revitalizing Houston's inner city over the past 26 years through his company, Tricon Homes. Despite having no initial plans to enter construction, Jose's entrepreneurial spirit and determination to control his destiny led him down an unexpected path. His story demonstrates how f...
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Discover how a devastating sports injury became the catalyst for developing a powerful philosophy of intentional living. Former college football star turned corporate executive Stu Crum shares his remarkable journey of resilience and transformation in his new book "Aim for the Upright." Learn how Crum turned setbacks into stepping stones, developing a unique approach to success built on: Strategic goal-setting and elimination of distractions Balancing faith, family, and career Making tough choic...
Oct 28, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Penny Marion faced profound challenges early in life - losing her father tragically, navigating a complex relationship with her mentally ill mother, and essentially raising herself and her siblings. Despite these hardships, she turned to education and reading to forge a better path for herself. After being diagnosed with complex PTSD, Penny made healing her full-time focus, leading to starting her own coaching business to empower others with her insights. Penny's story highlights the transformat...
Oct 21, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Connor McKemey shares his inspiring story of resilience and perseverance after suffering severe burns over 90% of his body at age 13. Despite a less than 1% chance of survival, Connor not only recovered but went on to excel in Division I college lacrosse as both a player and coach. He now travels sharing his powerful message of positivity, encouraging others to build resilience in the face of adversity. Connor emphasizes the importance of perspective, focusing on abilities rather than limitation...
Oct 14, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode, Dr. Ro interviews Tawfiq Rangwala, an attorney and former board member of the WE charity, a major Canadian children's charity that faced a scandal. Tawfiq shares his insider perspective on the rise and fall of the organization, drawing from his experience as a pro bono litigator. He discusses the lessons learned from the charity scandal and how he navigated the challenges as a board member. The WE charity, was a global youth empowerment organization that provided sustainable dev...
Oct 07, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Dan Granger, a former special education teacher, shares his personal journey with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and depression. Despite facing challenges like childhood depression and epilepsy, he has written a book "Why Is Sam So Sad?" to help build resilience in children and adults dealing with similar issues. This episode discusses how the winter season can negatively impact moods and mental health, especially for those with SAD. Dan shares his personal struggles with lack of routine duri...
Sep 30, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Dr. Frank Powers and Dr. Gloria Horsley, share their inspiring story of finding love later in life after losing their previous partners. As the "Golden Dating Doctors," they help seniors navigate the challenges of dating and provide hope for companionship. Their chance meeting on a dating site blossomed into a deep connection, as they discovered shared passions and experiences as therapists. Through their book and podcast, they aim to empower others to be "Open to Love" and embrace the possibili...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Brigit Binns, daughter of actor Edward Binns (12 Angry Men and Patton) and author of 30 books including the memoir "Rotten Kid," shares her inspiring story of resilience and overcoming adversity. Growing up in Hollywood with a mix of privilege and neglect, she faced challenges like being left alone at age 12 in the Honolulu airport by her parents for 6 hours. Despite this, Brigit found solace in cooking and pursued a career as a food writer, translating restaurant recipes for home cooks. Brigit ...
Sep 16, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Jacquie Abram, discrimination consultant, shares her powerful story of navigating toxic and discriminatory workplaces. Despite being set up to fail through lack of training and faulty equipment, Jacquie persevered, only to face the same challenges at each new job, highlighting the systemic racism many professionals of color experience. We discuss the covert forms of discrimination Black professionals, especially Black women, face, such as being set up to fail, excessive workloads, and perpetuati...
Sep 09, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Qin Sun Stubis shares her remarkable journey of resilience and triumph over adversity. Born in poverty during the Great Chinese Famine, Qin faced immense challenges in her early life, including being left alone as an infant. Despite the hardships, her mother's support and encouragement helped her pursue education and defy the odds. Qin's story is one of determination, from becoming a national tour guide in China to a celebrated writer in America. She shares her personal journey, from her public ...
Aug 19, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Rhonda Parker Taylor, a writer, entrepreneur, and academic researcher, shares her inspiring story of resilience after the tragic loss of her adopted son. Despite the heartbreak, she found ways to create life balance techniques and slogans to help others discover their true potential. As an entrepreneur, Rhonda emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, creativity, and setting up one's own success and the success of others. Her debut novel, "Crossroads," mirrors her own journey of navigating li...
Aug 12, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Aug 05, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Dr. Nikia Smith, a Las Vegas anesthesiologist, shares her inspiring journey of pursuing her dream job, which initially turned into a nightmare due to burnout. Despite facing challenges and resistance, she remained resilient and determined to be a great doctor. However, her dream job led to burnout, prompting her to prioritize self-care and self-discovery with the help of therapy, Pilates, and setting boundaries. She overcame obstacles like a non-favorable letter from a professor and lack of repr...
Jul 29, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Bruce Schutter, a former corporate executive, overcame his struggles with bipolar disorder, alcoholism, and anxiety to become a "Mental Health Warrior. " After 20 years of battling these challenges, Bruce reached a pivotal moment and decided to take charge of his mental health. He created the Mental Health Warrior Program to provide guidance, tools, and resources to help others conquer their own mental health battles. Bruce's inspiring journey of self-empowerment and resilience is a testament to...
Jul 22, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Savio P. Clemente's resilience story involves his battle with stage 3 cancer, which prompted a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Despite facing challenges in his professional life, Savio embraced his authentic self and found his calling as a speaker, journalist, and wellness coach. This episode features powerful experiences of battling cancer and finding inner strength through integrative therapies, mindfulness, and a positive outlook. Savio describes the initial shock of being diagn...
Jul 15, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Jalisa Hardy, a single mother of three, has faced numerous challenges since birth, including being born with Down syndrome and severe medical issues. Despite doctors advising her mother to have an abortion, her mother's deep faith led her to believe God had a plan for Jalisa's life. Despite enduring childhood sexual abuse, rape, and an abusive marriage, Jalisa remained resilient. She is now a licensed minister and coach, empowering women, especially mompreneurs, to find freedom and live abundant...
Jul 08, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Jessica Baladad, a 5-year cancer survivor, shares her powerful story of resilience and advocacy after being diagnosed with stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma in college. Despite her doctor's dismissive attitude, Jessica's self-exam detected a lump that led to her diagnosis. She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, radiation, and reconstructive surgery. Determined to help others, Jessica founded the "Feel For Your Life" app, providing free resources on self-breast exams and c...
Jul 01, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Dr. Michelle Slater shares the incredible bond she had with her German Shepherd, Brady, who she describes as her "soulmate dog. " Their connection was so deep that they could communicate telepathically. When Brady fell critically ill with leptospirosis and acute renal failure, Slater's unwavering love and ability to understand Brady's needs helped him fight through the difficult treatment. Despite initial doubts, Brady recovered and lived 3 more wonderful years, defying the odds through integrat...
Jun 24, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Tara Pyfrom, a Bahamian native, who survived the devastating Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Tara, her wife, daughter, and pets were stranded in their flooded home, barely escaping with their lives. The episode recounts their harrowing experience of being trapped in the rising floodwaters, forced to take refuge on countertops, and eventually swimming out through a window to escape the perilous conditions. Despite the trauma, Tara and her family demonstrated remarkable resilience. They relocated to Atl...
Jun 17, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Katie Arnold, an award-winning journalist, ultra runner, and author, shares her transformative journey of overcoming a near career-ending injury through the practices of Zen Buddhism and running. In her book "Brief Flashing in the Phenomenal World, Zen and the Art of Running Free," she explores the spiritual and philosophical aspects of endurance sports. After a harrowing river rafting accident that left her severely injured, Katie turned to Zen Buddhism as a path to healing. She found wisdom an...
Jun 10, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Amy Taylor shares her inspiring journey navigating mental illness, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety diagnosed at a young age. Despite challenges, she found ways to manage her conditions through consistent medication, self-care, and overcoming stigma. Her resilience and determination highlight the importance of support and understanding for those with mental health conditions. Amy discusses living with bipolar disorder, emphasizing the need for medication management, work-life balanc...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode, Risa August shares her inspiring story of overcoming a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis. Despite being an accomplished athlete with a healthy lifestyle, Risa experienced unexplained symptoms that doctors dismissed until an MRI finally revealed a large brain tumor on her pituitary gland. After brain surgery and radiation treatment, Risa had to redefine her identity and focus on what was possible. With determination, she embarked on a cycling journey from Canada to Mexico, chro...
May 13, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Patty Cabot, author of the memoir "Not That Girl Anymore," shares her decades-long struggle with an eating disorder rooted in childhood sexual abuse trauma. For years, Patty battled drastic weight fluctuations and binge eating cycles, unaware of the underlying cause. After seeking therapy focused on eating disorders and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Patty discovered her disordered eating stemmed from unresolved childhood trauma. By addressing the root cause throug...
May 06, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
