Bump In The Road

Is fashion fun, or is it a hassle? For Tracy Stewart, fashion is passion. Tracy is an artist who has always had an urge to get involved in wardrobe. Her own experience with breast cancer opened the door for this artist- entrepreneur to turn an interest into a business that is helping women around the world rebuild both their wardrobes and their lives. Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support....

In 2005 Fumiko Chino and Andrew Ladd fell in love, got engaged, and found their lives "spectacularly derailed on the road to happily ever after." What happened next would radically change Fumiko's life. This is a story of love, loss and purpose. Special thanks to CVS Health for their support. #BumpInTheRoad

Tom Cronin started his professional life as a bond trader. But the pace of the lifestyle wasn't sustainable. Tom found himself depressed and on suicide watch. Then he discovered meditation and this hard charging, high living, bond trader's life changed as he found a profound peace in stillness. Meditation answered a yearning and a doorway to wisdom that had been missing in Tom's life. And it led h...

Dreams of a perfect childhood, a perfect child, and the perfect life are part of every soon to be mother's wish list. Effie Parks did find the perfect child, but it took her down a path she never expected. Effie's child Ford was born disabled, with an extremely a rare disease CTNB1. What followed was a path the family never imagined and would never change. Special thanks to CVSHealth for their sup...

How might a Harvard Law degree change your life? Would you be wealthy? Famous? Well regarded? Tama Kieves graduated with honors from Harvard Law and landed a prestigious job. But it didn't make her happy and ultimately she walked away from it all. With no clear idea of what might lie ahead. So she began a new life, a life of reacquainting herself with who she really was. And in finding her soul, s...

"Everyone has a story to share. All we have to do is stop and listen." -Nick Adkins and Andrew Richards, Co-Founders of #PinkSocks And what are PinkSocks? A global movement of connection and kindness that you don't want to miss. Come listen in for your dose of holiday goodwill. Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support. #BumpInTheRoad

Kimber Leigh is a highly respected actress, model, producer, television host, spokesperson, and master of ceremonies. In spite of a highly dysfunctional childhood, Kimber took life by the horns, choosing to make her own way, into a better life. This is an inspiring story, full of life's hard earned wisdom. More at BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support

Cynthia has been on a healing journey for decades, and in expressive therapy she has found profound healing. Given her background as a singer, ballerina and performer, perhaps this is a natural outlet for her. But it can be an outlet for all of us to find the peace and freedom that we seek. #BumpInTheRoad Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support

Julie Zarifeh's husband, Paul, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. An aggressive Whipple procedure bought him some time, but didn't change the ultimate outcome. Losing her husband was an almost unbearable loss. But just 16 days later, her eldest son Sam died on a rafting expedition. The combined tragedy of the death of two family members so close together was unimaginable. How does one deal with...

Susan Love, M.D. is a world renown breast cancer surgeon. She has spent decades advancing treatment and exploring new ideas in breast cancer treatment. She is also the Chief Visionary Officer for her foundation, The Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. But when she was diagnosed with leukemia, it was a shock. "The one thing you're an expert at (surgery) is not what you get (blood canc...

Molly's vision board was outrageous. So was her success. What inspired her to build a national organization to help others? Her story is one of riches to rags and back again. With a few bumps along the way. The full story (pictures, background and more) at BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support.

Dave Bjork was a healthy young man pursuing his banking career when he came down with what seemed like pneumonia. But it was lung cancer. Medicine saved Dave's life, but that life was forever changed. The experience led to a change of careers and his podcast, The Research Evangelist, which covers medical professionals who are "Brilliant but not famous." This is a great story, celebrating research,...

Anne Lorimor is setting records. At 89 years old, Anne became the oldest person to climb Kilimanjaro. Anne's goals aren't limited to mountain climbing. She draws upon her homeless youth, health challenges and more to give back through her charity Creating Exciting Futures, which offers a hand up to orphan and disadvantaged youth. Anne is pure inspiration. Enjoy. The full story is at BumpInTheRoad....

When Eric's daughter Zoi committed suicide it sent his life into a tailspin. How does one recover from such an event? Does one? Eric worked through years and layers of grief until he decided to turn the experience from: "Why did this happen to me to Why is this happening FOR me." My conversation with Eric reaches deep into the heart to explore how we all heal. The full story at BumpInTheRoad.us Sp...

Chris Lewis is an international business man turned cancer advocate in the UK. Drawing upon his own experiences with a deadly blood cancer, he created a charity called SimPal that provides wireless connection for people going through cancer treatments. Cancer Poverty, ie loss of jobs and income, is a serious issue for many patients. His goal is to help people stay connected when they most need it....

Do you have PinkSocks? The PinkSocks movement comprises everyone from school children to astronauts. They're about gifting, kindness and connection. Join me with Nick Adkins, the Co-Founder of this global movement. Read more at BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support #PinkSocks #BumpInTheRoad

Terry Tucker's life journey has taken him some amazing places. In this podcast he shares some of his wisdom for living because: "You Were Born To Live An Uncommon And Extraordinary Life" For the full story, visit BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support

This is one of those conversations that made me stop in my tracks. It's so full of strength, love and perseverance. Mary Beth Collins' son Josh was diagnosed with a very rare cancer at the age of two. Through chemo, surgery and a bone marrow transplant, Josh was declared NDE (No Evidence of Disease). But the journey was far from over. This is the story of a mother's love and care over 2 decades. M...

Deborah Dubree rose from a receptionist's job to become the CEO/owner of a $20 million commercial construction company. Now she helps others in their quest to achieve. Deborah combines neuroscience, social-emotional intelligence, positive psychology, neuro-gamification and more to help her clients wire themselves for excellence. In this podcast, she has some hints for you too. More at BumpInTheRoa...

Bill received his first camera, a Brownie Hawkeye, at age 12. His strength, he says are capturing people. And in his book New Beginnings: The Triumphs of 120 Cancer Survivors Bill Aron tells the stories of parents, patients, pain, hope, despair and spirituality that plumb the very soul of humanity. Whether one has cancer or not, the stories in this book provide a hope filled path for living. Read...

"How you understand death directly determines how you experience life." -Mary Neal, MD Mary Neal is a spine surgeon and a scientist. But her world view was radically changed when she had a Near Death Experience (NDE) on a kayak expedition in Chile. This is her story. More info at www. BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their suppor

At 32 years old, Angela Maxwell had a wonderful life. But something was missing. A story about an inmate that walked the jail yard, and walked the equivalent of an around the world trip, intrigued her. And so it was she decided to walk around the world. More info at www. BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVS Health for their support

Chris Bordoni is a high achieving individual. Whether it's sports, prestigious universities or corporate jobs, success has been a defining element of Chris' path. But more than a few health oriented bumps in the road, including a stage 4 cancer diagnosis at the age of 30, derailed his high flying corporate consulting career and sent him on a quest for a new path forward. For more info, visit www....

David RIchman is an endurance athlete. After losing his sister to brain cancer, David found himself in emotional chaos. His relationships fell apart, and his life changed dramatically. On a quest to sort things out, he set off on a 5,000 mile bike trip across the country, in a quest for his own answers and truths. More info at www. BumpInTheRoad.us Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support.

Mental health is a silent epidemic and Jesse Cody is on a mission to do something about it. Jesse has struggled with his own mental health, battling depression and even considering suicide. But he decided he wanted to live. And he wanted a life of meaning. But to find it, he'd needed a change. So it was that this city boy (New York and Boston) headed off to hike the 2200 mile long Appalachian Trai...