Bump In The Road

Every generation reflects on the differences between their experiences and that of their children. But in this world of 24/7 availability of "information" things are different. "Things are moving quickly; information is coming at an incredible rate. Children don't have the life experiences to sort this out." How does a parent cope? Christine Van Horn points to the importance of teaching your child...

Brian Smith was faced with the unfaceable. He went to bed one night. The next morning, he went to rouse his fifteen year old daughter, Shayna, and she was dead. "You go to bed one night, you're living one world; the next day you're living in another world." How does a parent cope with such a terrible grief? Meet Brian Smith who's grief caused him to turn his life upside down to help others. You ca...

Marina Shakour-Haber did not seek out a spiritual journey. It came to her. Her story is one of success and despair. And success again. But slowly, it became apparent that she wasn't on the right track. She was meant to follow a spiritual path, and from that path much wisdom has arisen. Today, Marina coaches others in their journey. Marina has that rare ability to see the larger spiritual perspecti...

We all view the world through a different lens. For Conor Hogan, known as Doc Conor, sports was a natural choice. But Conor's participation in sports was cut short by a back problem. What would replace his beloved competiton? This is a story of how one man used a potentially devastating bump in the road to find a new path for himself, and to help others along the way. His book, "The Gym Upstairs"...

Since 2013, Renaye Thornborrow has been leading a global movement to bring life coaching to kids. Her company, Adventures In Wisdom, is certifying hundreds of WISDOM Coaches, transforming the lives of children and families around the world. Renaye uses stories to teach personal development and self awareness concepts to children, giving them the psychological strength and resiliency to move forwar...

Michaela's sister, Kaylen, was a star in a family of stars. She was athletically gifted, smart and motivated. She played sports, earned a Master's and was always on the go. And she was a drug addict. Kaylen's introduction to drugs started inadvertently when she broke her ankle skating at age 13. She was treated with oxicodonx, hydrocodone and a morphine drip. Next she'd be diagnosed with ADHD, whi...

Kristen Carter has a good life. Meaningful work, a husband and a family. But return of cancer with a Stage 4 diagnosis made her stop and re-evaluate things. What was most important? Where were her true values? Was she living her most authentic life? And what is an authentic life? This is a warm and wonderful conversation with wisdom for all of us. Enjoy. #BumpInTheRoad #BreastCancer

If you were psychic, what would you do with it? This is a story of a remarkable woman who survived an attempted murder by her first husband, saved her baby, and overcame multiple health issues. And along the way she found a set of psychic skills that set her in a most unexpected direction. Nancy Orlen Weber first discovered her psychic skills working in health care, where she could easily and intu...

Is one of your quests for the new year better health? What exactly does that entail? Emily Gold Mears went on a quest to better understand 'what creates health' when her father became ill. Looking for solutions, she discovered many treatment modalities beyond the allopathic world. She shares her research in her book Optimizing Your Health: An Approachable Guide to Reducing Your Risk of Chronic Dis...

Manoj Krishna has spent the majority of his professional life as a spine surgeon. But a story about suffering touched him deeply, causing him to shift his attention to cultivating wisdom. Wisdom, according to Manoj, is a journey of learning about ourselves. It's a deep and endless voyage, of stripping away our conditioning to better understand your true self. This led to the creation of the Human...

Kamin Samuel was the first African American woman to fly helicopters in the Navy. She flew a CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter, went on numerous deployments and worked as a flight instructor at NAS North Island. She holds a PhD in Positive Neuropsychology, a Masters of Science in Information Systems, a Masters of Arts in Spiritual Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Spiritual Science. Today, Kamin h...

Jodi Wellman is fascinated by death. But her fascination isn't about your demise. It's about using that inevitable fact as a motivator for living your best life. Jodi Is in a Master Program at Penn's renown psychology department. "I wanted to study mortality as a motivator. I want to create that dawning of awareness that wow this life is precious," Jodi explains. To do so, she guides people in dis...

Kim Hayden has an incredible story to tell. From teenage mom and unemployed waitress to a successful realtor and the host of Kim Talks, Kim is influencing her world. She has a passion to encourage people to reach their true potential. Kim calls her trek "From Kansas to Canada". It's a story of resilience, growth, and the willingness to embrace change. This is an incredible story about how one woma...

Arnold is a highly decorated Army huey pilot. His book, "More Than Met The Eye" is a story of how Vietnam has impacted his life. During the war, Bell UH-1 Iroquois or "Hueys" were used for three purposes: As transports or "slicks", for medical evacuation, or as gunships. The military medical mission was named "Dustoff". These are the airships that Arnold flew. #BumpInTheRoad #Veteran #VietnamVet

When M.C. Sungaila started The Portia Project, her goals were limited. She'd intended to interview female appellate judges, with the intent of encouraging young women to apply to the bench. What started as a well defined project rapidly grew. The history of women in law demanded more stories be told. Word of mouth quickly spread. M.C. notes: "I'm just shepherding a larger mission along. I'm a cond...

What does it mean to live an authentic life? One might argue that it means everything. Gavin Frye explores what creates an authentic life in his book "The Real You: Leading Your Life From Your Authentic Self." Gavin has been on a spiritual journey for much of his life. He sees life as an opportunity to grow, and growth comes through the lessons we all experience. And what comes out of this school?...

Jessica Meyers has become a pioneer in nutrition out of necessity. And now she's launched a company that specializes in "gluten free snacks to get excited about." Jennifer's path to CEO and Chief Confectionist for her company Earth Sugar is a quest for health. And what has emerged is every entrepreneur's dream. #BumpInTheRoad #Food #Foodie #HealthyLiving #EarthSugar #Entrepreneur

What happens when Paoola Sefair, a hard driving, process driven Cisco exec, is told "It's cancer, kiddo"? How does one start to process the trauma and emotion of five years of treatment? And what comes out of it all? This podcast has several facets. It's about becoming an entrepreneur. It's about self knowledge and mental health. And it's a look at cancer, wellness and how technology can make a di...

Have you ever made a bad decision? One that went against the grain of who you really are? MIke Bassett made a bad decision that upended his world, risked his law license, and sent him on a path he never could have predicted. He tells his powerful story in his book The Man In The Ditch and here today on the podcast. This is a heartfelt story of compassion, grace and redemption that has lessons for...

What do you fear most? Complacency or change? Sooner or later most of us find ourselves at a place where we simply have to make a jump into the unknown. What guides us on such journeys? Donna Bond turns towards a practice of spiritual psychology. This is a far ranging discussion of what it takes to navigate life and be true to yourself. It's full of fun and wisdom. Join us. #BumpInTheRoad #Spiritu...

Doug's abilities to truly listen and get to the bottom of an issue are nothing short of astounding. But that insight is hard earned. A bankruptcy caused by embezzlement sent Doug on a nine year quest to rebuild his life. He encountered difficulty after difficulty. "I felt like I had lost my identity," Doug admits. Nine years later he healed his life and relationships. Doug shares some of the wisdo...

Aliza Shatzman graduated from Washington University School of Law. Following law school, She moved to Washington, D.C. to clerk in the D.C. Superior Court, with the goal of launching her career as a homicide prosecutor But she never had a chance to pursue her dream . The judge she clerked for harassed her, ignored her, and excluded her from the office's day to day legal business, He then abruptly...

Nancy Rynes identified as an atheist. But a bike ride one January day in her hometown of Boulder, CO changed that. Nancy was running some errands on her bike when she was hit by an SUV and dragged a considerable distance. Her injuries were horrific, with more than one hundred broken bones, pelvic injuries and an shattered spine that required immediate surgery. During the surgery her heart stopped,...

Deborah Dubree grew up in Chicago, loving sports. That childhood love would manifest itself many years later in her career as she started coaching professional athletes. But Deborah's coaching isn't on the field. It is in the mind, heart and soul of each individual she works with. In Deborah's first act she rose from secretary to CEO of a construction company which she sold for $20 million dollars...

Today Manuj Aggarwal is a business strategist, inventor, author, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Chief Information Officer at Tetranoodle Technologies, a big data and A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) consulting company. He has four patents and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others along their path. But Manuj wasn't always an entrepreneurial success. He started life in I...