Very Heroic Living

Joseph Heisler III•redcircle.com

Very Heroic Living is about navigating our experiences as the heroes of our own lives, and how these experiences as individuals can connect us, all: told through the story of one such journey, and how the experience of one person can be more universal than individual.

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Episodes

Dan Colgan - The Power of Connection

When I was a freshman at St. Peter’s I had the pleasure of meeting the Director of Campus Ministry, Dan Colgan. I quickly realized that Dan is uniquely talented with an amazing ability to bring people together, no matter the obstacles or the differences that tend to keep us apart. He's dedicated his life to this mission and we're lucky to have him share his story on this episode. Dan Colgan is the founder of Rock Paper Team, LLC , a team building company that blends customized, interactive exper...

Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min

Challenging Relationships w/ Sam Forney

In this episode, Aaron and I talk with an old friend about challenging relationships, both with others and with ourselves. Sam Forney joins us to share some of his observations and experiences with relationship dynamics throughout his journey, from female to male. We even had a unique opportunity to look back on our own challenging relationship!

Sep 26, 2022•48 min

Insight, in Sight

In this episode, we’ll be diving into my own heroic journey, as Aaron and I leave the studio for a ‘lounge’ episode, complete with live music, adult beverages and a very special guest.

Jul 18, 2022•41 min

Britta Dornan - EveryLife Foundation For Rare Diseases

In episode 5, we are joined by Britta Dornan of the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases. Britta is the Director of Marketing and Communications for EverLife, as well as a rare disease patient, herself. Join Britta and Joseph, as they discuss the importance of sharing our journeys with others. From storytelling in a personal setting, to addressing members of Congress, it is our journeys that often effect change. Find out more about EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases HERE...

Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min

Leona deVinne - Flourishing and Finding Joy

Leona deVinne joins us for a broad discussion on learning how to flourish and live your best life. We delve into meaningful steps to take in order to retrain your brain and find happiness. Leona's book "Finding Your Joy Spot" is available on Audible and Amazon - FINDING YOUR JOY SPOT

Dec 19, 2021•45 min

Marirene Puente Heisler - The Role of the Caretaker

The caretaker is a role that is often undervalued. These special people in our lives tend to focus so much on others that they forget about taking care of themselves. Marirene Puente Heisler knows this all too well. It took her many years to let go of the idea that she had to save her children and husband after they were diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau.

Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min

Navigating The Journey

In this episode, Joseph and Aaron discuss the idea of Victim-Survivor-Navigator; a concept that has helped Joseph to acknowledge the changes and adaptations necessary to navigate life with von Hippel Lindau. Later in the show, we’re joined by special guest, Chandra Clark, executive director of the VHL Alliance. Chandra helps us shed light on this shared path from circumstance and trauma to recovery and a return to living our hero’s journey. For more information on the VHL Alliance visit VHL.org...

Oct 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 1

Very Heroic Living - Pilot Episode

Welcome to Very Heroic Living. In this pilot episode, host Joseph Heisler introduces himself and his journey living with von Hippel-Lindau aka VHL. Diagnosed at a young age, Joseph has been through many stages of life having to navigate extraordinary circumstances for himself and his family. Joined by an old friend and show producer, Aaron Hodges, Joseph opens up about some of the dark days and experiences that have shaped his life and how he manages a lifestyle he never imagined.

Sep 28, 2021•28 min

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