Mark and Juliana Spicoluk have created Boho Beautiful, a popular yoga & conscious lifestyle brand. With millions of followers and continued inspiring content, today they shares stories they don’t usually share, about their own overcoming – for Mark, choosing to step away from a life as a musician touring with Avril Lavigne and then as head of a music label, and for Juliana, finding herself and her purpose after an injury forced her to retire from rhythmic gymnastics and Olympic dreams. Paren...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 54
Josh Cliffords is the CEO and Founder of Freewater . FreeWater is the world's first free beverage company, but it is also so much more than that. Cliffords is revolutionizing how we think about products, advertising, and, essentially, revolutionizing how we live. He tells us today about his own Overcome moments in both having a startup business that was incredibly difficult and others found unachievable, and in his own personal story. This is a full vision of a different future for all of us, an...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Amy Edwards is an expert in using voice to create your best life. She is a 30year+ radio veteran, a rock and roll artist, an author, and the host of The Amy Edwards Show , a podcast helping others transform life to become their best version through more efficient habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty. Amy has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock and roll artist, penned two books, is a radio personality and voice artist, and a mom to two girls. She’s also Justin’s life partner, and...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Rick Hansen is a Leadership expert with over two decades of experience in executive leadership and 10 years as a teacher and professor. Rick is the author of Leadership and the Art of Surfing and has a TEDx talk on the power of surfing as a metaphor for life. Rick overcame a significant stutter, and bullying, to become a powerful speaker and positively impact leaders around the world. Learn more about Rick and follow him: https://www.rickhansenleadership.com/ // LinkedIn // His TEDx Talk // Inst...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Mills Rodgers is a former educator for over a decade, a US Army veteran with a specialty in mental health, a published author, and speaker. “Mr. Rodge,” as he is better known, has created a platform which targets those that that society has either marginalized or overlooked. He is also a champion of children with special needs, with his oldest daughter being disabled, and having been a special education teacher. His most recent book is You Can Win Being You , the 4th edition in his Success Is A ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Sarah Evans is the founder and CEO of Well Aware , a nonprofit which funds and implements lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa. After 12 years of building Well Aware, entrepreneur and visionary Sarah has now also started Well Beyond, a social good company providing digital solutions that bridge the gap between NGO's and their beneficiaries to increase infrastructure sustainability and stakeholder accountability. Her vision and ideas are well-ali...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Vasavi Kumar is a Licensed Therapist, Certified Mindset + Business Coach, Entrepreneur and Author with a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. Vasavi is a first-generation Indian immigrant, who grew up in a traditional Hindu household in Long Island, New York. She has worked to overcome addiction, bullying, shame, guilt, and worked to find her voice and help others with her “Say It Out Loud” program and upcoming book . Follow Vasavi everywhere @mynameisvasavi . Donate to Fight For The Forgot...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Tony Jeffries is an English former professional boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Tony gained 7 British national titles and a European gold medal. In 2012, an undefeated Jeffries was forced to retire due to hand injuries. Now, Tony has built an incredibly successful YouTube channel along with two Box N’ Burn Gyms in LA, a Boxing Academy Program at MasterBoxing.com , and Boxing Fitness Resource and Academy, Connect by Tony Jeffries . Follow Tony on Instagram here . Be sure...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min
Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur who left her career in TV advertising in 2000 to found Texas-based international nonprofit Miracle Foundation. With Miracle Foundation, Caroline has received a variety of awards including: The Hope Award, The Impact Award and the United Nations Humanitarian Award. Through her work as founder of Miracle Foundation, she has helped empty 300 orphanages and counting. Learn more about Miracle Foundation HERE. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfort...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Hannah Eden is a fitness powerhouse, whose “Find Your Reason” message has helped millions of people get healthier. Hannah is the creator of Hannah Eden Fitness and the Hannah Eden Fitness App , a coach, and an entrepreneur. Hannah helps others experience transformations, and she has experienced her own recently. Hear how she has overcome her own mind, her old ways of thinking, and how she is shifting her workouts to reflect these transformations. Follow Hannah on Instagram HERE and find all her ...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 51 min
Patrick “Pac-Man” Perez is an award-winning speaker and dancer who has performed across the USA, Canada, Germany and Mexico. He has also authored and co-authored three books focused on choices, identity and bully-prevention. Patrick, as a speaker and through his foundation (the award-winning nonprofit motivational company “Lead, Encourage and Dance," or LEAD), has reached over 400,000 students, leaders and business owners in 47 states. Patrick today talks getting inspired and seizing your own ‘a...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Jimmy Rex is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and real estate agent and investor . He is also the founder of the We Are The They Movement , generating change in the world. He is the host of The Jimmy Rex Show Podcast and the author of the book You End Up Where You’re Heading . He and Justin met last year during an Ayahausca ceremony, and this conversation brings them to Jimmy’s overcome moments, religion and Jimmy’s movement out of the Mormon faith, plant medicines, travel, climbing Mount Kilima...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Jason Stauffer and Adrienne Jezick are the inventors and founders of the world’s best ice bath, the Morozko Forge . Jason is a combat veteran, and Adrienne suffered numerous health issues until discovering the power of Deliberate Cold Exposure (DCE). Hear how it has helped them overcome both physical and mental obstacles in their lives, and how it continues to improve their relationships with themselves and each other! Find out more about these powerful ice baths ! We are fans! To help us contin...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Andre “Touchy” Fili is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. Fili is of Samoan and Native Hawaiian descent and is currently signed with the UFC. His next fight is vs. Lando Vannata on Sept 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. Today, Justin and Andre talk UFC in Austin, why they’re in the game of fighting, knockouts, and have a powerful discussion about their upbringing, role models, and fathers. BONUS! Justin tells the story of one of his earliest fights when he was pul...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Joah Spearman is an entrepreneur and the founder of Localeur , an author, and is currently running for office in Austin for City Council. Joah has an incredibly moving and powerful overcome story, and was deeply inspired by his mother. Joah tells his story of becoming a first-generation college graduate, who has now served on numerous boards, becoming a civic and nonprofit leader and champion. Incredible Overcomer! Get ready to be inspired to “lift as you climb” and figure out what problem you a...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Oleg Lougheed ’s story will inspire you to overcome the odds because of the incredible way he has in his own life. I am so grateful he shared his story with me and that I get to share it with you now. Growing up in a Russian orphanage, Oleg was mistreated, neglected, and abused. After adoption to the US at age twelve, he has risen up to start the nonprofit Overcoming Odds that focuses on helping children and families bridge the gap and gain insight, education, and resources for successful intern...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Travis Hatch and Josh Levine are the hosts of the popular “Struggle to Strength” Podcast. Travis is a videographer and photographer, and Josh is a sports nutrition specialist and the founder of The Muscle Building Method. This week, the two share their own stories of struggle to strength, and their routines and methods to stay on top of their own strength. Follow them on social media here: Travis // Josh // Struggle to Strength Podcast And check out their podcast HERE. To help us continue to gro...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 57 min
AJ Forsythe is a longtime friend, successful entrepreneur, and real-time philanthropist. Plus, he and Justin wrestled together and touch on their wrestling days in high school in Dallas. Today we also learn not only about AJ’s business journey and groundbeaking ideas (check out Coop.farm), but also about his inspiring work in Ukraine. His small group has raised nearly $800K for those in need in Ukraine. And his story of their work is truly inspiring– he was simply moved by what was going on ther...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 48 min
This week! A special episode of Justin on Aaron Alexander's Align Podcast for Overcome with Justin Wren. Our old podcast network abruptly closed down. We are working on getting Amy’s studio at our house set up while I’m getting in the groove at a great studio in Austin. This will be the best thing for the podcast as we are now entirely independent which is what we were being led towards! It’s an exciting time! Over the next few weeks I will be lining out some great new guests with powerful and p...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 46 min
“The biggest disability is a bad mindset.” My good friend Nick Santonastasso is a POWERHOUSE of a human, and to me, the definition of an Overcomer. That’s why I felt this episode is so important that we are airing it twice. This was my first episode of this podcast, and Nick was the perfect first guest to set the tone of what I want this show to be. Some of you might have heard it if you’ve followed since the first episode, but I hope you’ll listen to it again, it’s that good. If you haven’t hea...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Gilbert Tuhabonye is a true Overcomer. Gilbert is the founder of The Gazelle Foundation, which brings clean water to Burundi, Africa, where he grew up. Gilbert is an accomplished runner, which not only saved his life, but he has also run with the Olympic torch and been recognized by the White House. Gilbert survived a harrowing attack and burning in his home country when he was a teenager, and has lived to tell the story after betrayal, trauma, escape, and recovering from burns on over 30% of hi...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Jaime Villalovos is an ultra-successful financial advisor, business coach, and author. Jaime has built her dream life herself, and overcome the hand of adversity she was dealt in life. She has overcome trauma, poverty, hardship, abuse, and her own mind, to now have a passionate marriage, thriving business, and happy family with four children. Her new book, Happy & Strong, out now, provides a clear roadmap to overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. Listen for her story of true determin...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Justin Melnick is a police officer and former combat photographer who served in Afghanistan, best known for playing Brock Reynolds on CBS' "SEAL Team". He is also the handler of Pepper, a Belgian Malinois, who appears as the K9 dog on the series and joins in studio today, and real-life owner of now-retired Dita, Pepper’s sister, who appeared as Cerebus on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, check out Justin’s interview with Tim Kennedy! Don’t forget to leave a review of the show, wherever you...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Ben Greenfield is a leader in health and wellness, and is the author of 13 books with a new one on parenting, out soon. He is a highly sought after podcast guest as well as a pioneer in podcasting, having his own show since about the first 20 shows on iTunes, having to code each individual episode. He is a renaissance man, a total human optimizer, and an absolute beast at 40 years old. To start our day we had a killer workout session at Onnit and it’s the first time I needed a trash can, in case...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Q+A with Justin this week! We have so many questions that we are continuing this series. Write in with your questions at overcomepodcast@gmail.com. In part 2’s Q+A, Amy asks Justin: Would he shave his beard? Comeback fight Onnit and being one of their pro athletes and how that came about How he feels about Austin Bullying: discernment and handling How he shows admiration to his partner Amy Diseases he’s had Favorite food and drink His deepest fear Subscribe to the show as we will continue to hav...
Apr 26, 2022•50 min
Hans Kim is an up-and-coming comedian who broke out on Kill Tony and has become a regular there. Hans has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe, and is a veteran at what he does after nearly a decade of dedication to standup. Listen for how he overcame expectations, and how he chooses to truly dedicate himself to his passion and dream, and how it is paying off. Follow Hans everywhere HERE. And if you enjoyed this episode, check out Nat Rogechevshy’s powerful story of breaking on Kill Tony...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Khalil Rafati is the founder of Sunlife Organics, and has an intense and powerful story of overcoming heroin and cocaine addiction. He has turned his life into a true testament of what is possible, as he is also the founder of Riviera Recovery, the founder of 13 Sunlife Organics stores and counting, founder of Malibu Beach Yoga, and the author of the unforgettable memoir, “I Forgot To Die.” Listen for what have been the most powerful influences and moments in his overcome story, and find more he...
Apr 12, 2022•2 hr 12 min
Everyone you meet, every single day, is fighting a battle you know nothing about. We are all in the process of overcoming something big, something small, but we are faced with the challenge to overcome all the time. You, me, we have overcome 100% of our darkest days. I’m Justin Wren, and I believe we are all Overcomers if we choose to overcome. We all have the option. I have overcome childhood trauma, sexual abuse, immense bullying, depression, suicidal ideation, self-imposed substance abuse, an...
Apr 05, 2022•2 min
Q+A with Justin this week! We have so many questions that we are continuing this series. Write in with your questions at overcomepodcast@gmail.com. In part 1 Q+A, Amy asks Justin: His hair routine How he started public speaking (SUCH a great story that he’s never shared before) What ‘Overcome’ means to him Coaches: his in MMA now and then, and how he views coaching Masculinity Holding space for other men A day in the life Subscribe to the show as we will continue to have more Q+A episodes! And d...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Bernard Amadei is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, founding president of Engineers Without Borders, co-founder of the Engineers Without Borders-International Network. Bernard developed new strategies for rethinking and reinventing engineering with people in the forefront. Bernard is also a mentor to Justin, and helping head up the development of the new community structure for the Batwa Pygmy tribe in Uganda. He is well-traveled and full of solid life advic...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min
