Garrain Jones is a coach, international inspirational speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. Garrain shares his powerful Overcomer story today, which will speak to your heart and motivate and inspire you to your core. He was once $200K in debt and living a lie, and he chose to embrace his “superpower of vulnerability” to become the magnetic and empowered human he is today. Connect with Garrain on Instagram HERE. Click to listen to his podcast Welcome...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Seize the day with this week’s guest, Sky King. Sky is an entrepreneur and podcaster, creating systems to incentivize authenticity in media, and he is the founder of ModernStoa.co, which helps prominent thought leaders sincerely monetize their podcasts. A thought leader himself, he has launched his own podcast, Sky King’s Mental Playground, which is an opportunity to play with topics that will define the next twenty years. Enjoy this episode? Then don’t miss our previous episode with Aaron Alexa...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr
Tim Kennedy is an active duty Master Sergeant and Green Beret in the US Army. He has fought professional MMA with the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, and HDNet Fights, retiring from the MMA in 2017. Tim has founded Sheepdog Response, his new school Apogee Academy, 4 Pillars Fit, Woobies, and RangerUP. Today, we talk about what Tim overcomes in his own life and how he stays focused, maintains his life, and continually levels up his drive. And don’t miss how he tells us to combat helplessness i...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Up and coming comedian Nat Rogachevsky (Kill Tony) joins today to talk stand-up comedy and his powerful story of recovery from heroin addiction. Nat has performed with Tony Hinchcliffe, Matt Rife, and Craig Conant, as well as Brian Redban's Secret Show. A simultaneously heartfelt and hilarious episode that will inspire you with Nat’s journey out of deep addiction to a life of service and humility. Enjoy this episode? Then don’t miss our previous episode with RJ Mitte. It will have you laughing, ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Certified badass Matt Vincent, two-time Highland Games World Champion, CEO of HVIII Brand Goods, host of UMSO Podcast, CEO of Habit Coffee Co, and Onnit Pro Athlete joins this week to talk some serious truth to us all. You’ll leave this conversation ready to seize the moment and live your life to the fullest, every day. Listen in on how you can win! Matt donated gift cards to give away! Enjoy this episode? Then check out our inspiring conversation with Zach Bitter, pro-ultra-marathon runner, men...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Daniele Bolelli is an author, philosopher, university professor, single father, podcaster, and a true martial artist at heart. He is the host of “The Drunken Taoist” podcast and historical podcast “History on Fire.” Daniele breaks down life principles, lessons from martial arts, and knowledge in simple form, to help us overcome what is holding us back. He is the author of four books, “Not Afraid,” “50 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know: Religion,” “Create Your Own Religion,” and “On the Warrior’...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Rafael Lovato, Jr. is the Bellator Middleweight World Champion, and a mixed martial artist and BJJ competitor and instructor. He is a true master and the greatest American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor ever. Rafael is a true champion in life, too, overcoming cerebral cavernoma and moving forward to continue fighting and pursue his calling to teach. Rafael is also the founder of Lovato Jiu-Jitsu and Timeless Jiu-Jitsu. Learn more and follow Rafael: @lovatojrbjj https://lovatojr.com/ Join the Fig...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Host of Align Podcast [LINK], Author, and Movement Expert Aaron Alexander joins to talk his new book The Align Method, out now, which is a field guide to feeling better. Aaron talks how to let health permeate your life in this powerful episode! Plus, don’t miss the breathwork session he leads us through during the conversation! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode!...
Feb 01, 2022•2 hr 9 min
Anthony Esperance is a musician and songwriter with the band Papa Roach (guitar/keys/backing vocals/songwriting). Anthony and Justin met in treatment recently, and discuss Anthony’s road through addiction and path to recovery, and their friendship and growth together. WARNING: This episode contains talk about graphic violence and traumatic videos. Follow Anthony on Instagram @twanista and get tickets to Papa Roach’s Kill The Noise Tour HERE! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe ...
Jan 25, 2022•2 hr
Justin is out of treatment and shares his experience, breakthroughs, and what’s to come as he moves into active recovery and healing. He also shares the powerful experience of ART, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and working through deep-seated trauma. WARNING: Issues of sexual abuse are discussed in this episode. HOPE-SHOT: Healing is available to all! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 40 min
This episode’s interview was recorded the day Justin left for rehab and was originally aired on The Amy Edwards Show, listen to that episode here or watch the episode on YouTube here. Justin and his producer and partner, Amy, discuss his leaving for treatment in the intro and the events surrounding this recording and his leaving. Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episod...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Dr. Daniel Amen practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist as director of the Amen Clinics. He is a five-time New York Times best-selling author as of 2012. Amen has built a profitable business around the use of SPECT imaging for purported diagnostic purposes. He has studied my brain and is an expert on addiction and brain function, and conducts a live therapy session with me this week. I am lucky to call him a friend. Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The A...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Jeffery Meadows is the founder of Black Sheep Boxing and Muay Thai. He’s also my sponsor in recovery and has a very powerful story of rebuilding life after addiction and prison. Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off. Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with i...
Dec 21, 2021•44 min
Jeffery Meadows is the founder of Black Sheep Boxing and Muay Thai. He’s also my sponsor in recovery and has a very powerful story of rebuilding life after addiction and prison. This is so powerful, stay tuned for Part 2 next week! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off. Hot Pie Media is an on-d...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Brigham Buhler is the founder of Ways2Well, a company that is positively disrupting the broken United States healthcare system. We can break through to a new way of living healthy and create a financial healthcare system that won’t break us. Brigham talks today about how he has overcome family trauma, spent years working for insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and is now here as a visionary to revolutionize health care and help us all overcome the old system and grow in new ways. Towards the...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 52 min
They say: “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” I’ve stopped digging and I’ve reached out for help. I wanted to get really real with y’all in this episode and let you in behind the curtain of when I relapsed. I believe this episode will be a resource to anyone who has personally struggled with addiction or loves someone who has. It’s an inside look, or, sort of, an “addict’s guide to addiction.” I’ve found a great place to go get some healing, self-care, and do some deep work to gain n...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Chris Long is an incredible man. I got closer to him as we climbed Mount Kilimanjaro together, along with NFL players and military veterans. We climbed 19,341 feet each to raise money for clean water wells. A football legacy, as the son of Howie Long, he has made his mark on his own and shares his wisdom and humor this week on a phenomenal episode. He knows a lot about overcoming - especially halfway through the game when you’re down. Don’t miss it! Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Su...
Nov 01, 2021•2 hr 2 min
We’ve got something incredible to celebrate in this episode! That’s why we are doing our first solo cast, or duo cast with Amy, and don’t have a guest this time around. I’m the founder of the nonprofit Fight For The Forgotten and we just had our biggest two weeks ever as a nonprofit, which means we are gearing up to change more lives for the better than ever before. In this episode, we relate my purpose and passion to you finding and pursuing your own. We talk about living a life of love and com...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min
I believe this conversation with my dear friend and personal inspiration Teddy Atlas will move you. He is a former boxer, Hall of Fame boxing coach and cornerman, a world-renowned color commentator, and founder of a nonprofit. We went deep in this heartwarming but also gut-wrenching conversation. Teddy has inspired me in my fighting career and is someone I want to emulate in running a foundation that will hopefully leave a legacy like the Dr. Atlas Foundation. We talk about family, impact, purpo...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, coach, public speaker and creative entrepreneur, with over 1 million followers on social media. He is the host of the 'Real Talk with Zuby' podcast and has a new album, 'Word of Zuby,' out now. Zuby is outspoken, sometimes controversial, and has overcome doubters and mindsets that didn’t serve him, especially as a grinding entrepreneur and independent artist. Don’t miss this great episode and the meaning behind his inspiring viral saying and t...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Drew McManus, better known as Satsang, is a touring music artist with a sound rooted in the mountains of Montana where he was born and now resides. Satsang overcame abuse, addiction, and near-death alcoholism to go on to a successful music career, happy family life, and lifelong martial arts journey. Drew’s music changed my life after my second suicide attempt and is some of my most-listened-to, and he is one of my best friends who I love most, and I know you’ll come to understand why when you h...
Oct 04, 2021•2 hr 8 min
RJ Mitte is an actor, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad. RJ has cerebral palsy and has overcome bullying, familial issues, and so much more, to approach the world with immense humor and inspire countless others. RJ works too with his nonprofit The Mitte Foundation to help those in need. This episode was recorded live at Native Hostel in Austin, TX, through the support of Hot Pie Media. The event raised over $5000 for Fight for the Forgotten. Join the ...
Sep 27, 2021•2 hr 20 min
Jared Padalecki, actor and co-founder of GoMantra.com, plays Walker, Texas Ranger on the CW every week, and he truly walks the walk. Jared overcame his own mental setbacks along the way, and believes in being vocal about what we deal with in order to all overcome more easily together. Listen this week to this hilarious, powerful, and uplifting episode, as Jared reveals things he’s never talked about. Referenced: Ladyboners Subreddit To Write Love on Her Arms Join the Fight for the Forgotten Figh...
Sep 20, 2021•2 hr 15 min
Zach Bitter is an American ultramarathon runner. He set 5 world records for the 100-mile run and also the 12-hour run. Zach is humble, amazing, and one of the world’s best athletes today. Zach overcomes any mental block to further his running ability and push past any limitations. He soon will be running across America, from the Golden Gate to the Brooklyn Bridge, in support of Fight for the Forgotten. Referenced: Human Performance Outliers Podcast Jeremy Schultz Heroes in Waiting Curriculum Amy...
Sep 13, 2021•2 hr 35 min
Nick Santonastasso is the perfect first guest for OVERCOME. Nick is an inspirational keynote speaker, bestselling author, bodybuilder and fitness model. His story is sure to change your life. Nick has overcome a rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, and was born missing both his legs, one arm, and has only one finger. He is a master of confidence and mindset. He inspires Tony Robbins, The Rock, Ed Mylett, and many more. Nick’s tire flipping Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscrib...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 24 min
