The Transition Bridge Podcast

My guest, Zander Sprague’s life was forever changed by a devastating personal tragedy: the murder of his sister. What followed was a profound transition marked by grief, uncertainty, difficult questions, and the challenge of rebuilding a life after loss. How do siblings grieve? Why do siblings not cry after this loss? Rather than allowing that experience to define him, Zander eventually transforme...

Jon Paul Crimi has facilitated a 900-person Breathwork event in Switzerland and has led Breathwork sessions at Tony Robbins events. Jon Paul transformed his life after overcoming alcoholism, addiction, and years of personal struggle. What began as his own path to healing became a mission to help others break free from stress, trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain through the power of Breathwork. Jon...

These words describe my next guest. Love discovered through failure. Strength redefined through vulnerability. Legacy built by choosing who you become after the fall.   Aaron Crippen is a professional stuntman, stunt coordinator, military veteran, entrepreneur, and author of Love at First Fall . After spending decades in high-risk environments and surviving more than 70 near-death experiences...

Have you ever wondered why you are always attracted to the wrong person, what the patterns are, and how to break that cycle? My guest, Anu Verma, shares her personal story along with insight into how to understand and recognize the patterns you are walking in that continually drive you to the wrong relationships. Anu Verma is a Trauma Specialist, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Victim 2 Victor. He...

Have you ever thought about how to turn our fear-based reactions into love-based responses?  This can be difficult, especially if you are coming out of being in traumatic relationships as a child. My guest, Bryan Post, is here to share how this can be developed even from a broken past. Bryan Post is a renowned child behavior expert, adoptive parent, and the creator of the Fear to Love™ Method...

Betrayal is a unique trauma, and Post-Betrayal Syndrome is a real and measurable condition. In today’s episode, Dr. Debi Silber shares with us the Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery, which offer a universal pathway to healing.   Dr. Debi also shares: What exactly is Post-Betrayal Syndrome, and how do we know if we have it? What makes betrayal a unique trauma to recover from for an individual? W...

Unexpected Career Transitions can blindside us, but also become teachers for us in the next chapter. Ruchika Singhal is a Reinvention Coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Elevare Advisory. A Wharton MBA with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, and Medtronic, she has led businesses, built high-performing teams, and driven growth across India a...

This episode is about our childhood wounds. If not recognized, and find their place to heal, they will have the power to impact our adult lives in an incredibly negative way. My guest , Hilary Momberger Powers, shares about her wounds that started in Hollywood and compounded with her family dynamics at home. At the age of 5, she landed her first audition as Sally Brown in the Peanuts Cartoon. She...

If you enjoy watching the episodes on video, please check out my YouTube Channel.  -   https://www.youtube.com/@DebiRoncaOfficial The message today from my guest, Cathy Bass, is both personal and practical for anyone who experiences the devastating transition in life where we sadly lose our spouse. After losing her husband, she experienced firsthand how grief can shut down decision-makin...

If you are in leadership and want to transition to a new season of freedom in your business and from your business, today’s episode is for you. My expert guest today is Michael Walsh. Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyon...

Is it possible to have a career that fulfills you and also brings you joy? My guest, Stephen Shortt, is here to answer that question. Stephen Shortt is an Irish entrepreneur, speaker, and career expert known as the HAPPY People Guy. His mission is simple: to make the world a better place with happy people in fulfilling, rewarding careers. He built the HAPPY framework not as a product, but as a lif...

If you are an individual or a family affected by addiction, and you want to know if there is still hope you can hold on to, this episode is for you.  Our story today will restore your hope as you hear the struggles and then ultimate triumph of my guest, Danny Childress. Danny Childress is the Founder and Executive Director of Rock Bottom Hope, a Christ-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to...

You are a seasoned and established leader, and opportunity knocks at your door for another level of authority.    What happens if you say yes to your next transition in leadership? My guest, Amy Throw, answered this call and is here to share her experience. Amy has spent over 15 years in the styling and fashion industry, helping women build confidence, poise, and influence by aligning who they are...

You hear of people who flip houses or flip tables, but my guest today helps people flip their lives in real time. If you feel like you are doing life right, but it doesn’t feel right, or you are someone who keeps postponing their life until the timing, money, or circumstances line up, but feel stuck in the waiting…. This episode is for you! J. Lumen is a speaker and thought leader who created The...

Have you been wondering what’s next after writing your book? Did you know that within your book is a blueprint for a business? My guest, Lee Baucom, helps authors and experts turn their books into businesses that actually lead somewhere.  With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and author himself of 7 books, he focuses on what most people miss—the system between attention and income. T...

When we transition into becoming a mother, it is one of the most beautiful seasons and yet can also be a complex time as we begin to shift in our identity and lose a part of ourselves. If you are a Mom longing for a reset and wanting to understand more about your identity in this season of life, today’s episode is for you! My guest, Olivia Bergeron, LCSW, PMH-C, is a therapist, parent coach, and f...

If you have a child who is being challenged with their speech development, in this episode you will find so much hope and answers to help you and your child be able to understand and communicate better. My guest, Dinalynn Rosenbush, is a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience helping children and families navigate communication challenges.  Through the Language of Play,...

What does it look like to stay present for someone in grief? Not just in the immediate aftermath, but in the months that follow. My guest, Kelly Edmondson , is a nurse, a bereaved mother, and a grief counselor who is redefining what compassionate support looks like after loss. As the Founder of Timely Presence , Kelly helps grieving families feel remembered through meaningful heirloom-quality gift...

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." — Eugene Ionesco Have you ever thought about how powerful one question can be? What is behind Designing Meaningful Connections? That question is the architecture behind every session I design, every room I facilitate, every leader I coach, and every partnership I build. It is not a method. It is a belief that the most powerful thing any lea...

Have you felt lately that you want to rebuild your life, but this time do it with confidence and self-love? You will enjoy my guest today, Denise Ann Willis. She is a life coach, author, and speaker, profoundly committed to empowering women to rebuild their lives with confidence and self-love. With over 30 years of overcoming personal adversities, including toxic & narcissist relationships, she le...

“Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family”. My guest today, Stan Miller, embodies the very heartbeat of why estate planning is so important and how to do it with honor and integrity, leaving your family a legacy for future generations. Stan is passionate about the power of estate planning and the positive difference it makes in the lives of families. He builds...

Are you feeling the desire to write a book and want more clarity on how to begin? My guest, Valerie Cantella, is here to guide you. Valerie Cantella is an author, award-winning communications strategist, and certified memoir and nonfiction book coach. She helps women make sense of the stories they’ve lived and find clarity around whether, why, and how to share them.  Valerie shares that this isn’t...

Today, we are going to have a thoughtful conversation around retirement. How to understand it, gain a new perspective, and ultimately do it well. Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions.  My guest today, Chris Maduri, shares that people need the mindset and preparation to retire to something and not just from something. Chris Maduri has spent nearly two decades working in retirement and in...

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown Grief is a topic that we need more and more insight and understanding, and my guest, Thomas Attig, will bring depth to this conversation. He comes to us today highly credentialed and has been honored with several distinguished awards for his contributions to the study of grief, bereavement, and applied philosophy. T...

Have you ever thought about your Financial DNA? What do you feel when you hear that money isn’t a math problem, but a behavior problem? For me, that opens my thinking about finances, and I am curious as to how my behavior is the driver behind my financial decisions. My guest, Ted McLyman, is here to help us understand this process. Ted McLyman is a behavioral finance expert  who helps people align...