Bump In The Road

On this Bump in the Road, New Yorker cartoonist and highly acclaimed graphic novelist Marisa Acocella shares some great tales from a fascinating New York life, ranging from the story behind Jackie Kennedy's inaugural shoes to how she found inspiration from the legendary James Thurber. But interwoven with the humor is a strong sense of spirituality and of giving back to leave the world a better pla...

Ann Ogden Gaffney is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition and cancer. Her book, Cook for Your Life was a result of her experiences with both kidney and triple negative breast cancer. Experiences that radically changed her life. Special thanks to CVSHealth for their sponsorship of this podcast

Charles Porter has a story that is filled with love and wisdom. He is a poet, author, actor, trainer, husband, father and so much more. He has lived several lives in his 40 some years, hopefully with many more to come. Join Charles on Bump in the Road for some thought and inspiration this week. Special thanks to CVS Health for their sponsorship of Bump in the Road

David duChemin is a a world & humanitarian photographer, author, adventurer, and entrepreneur. He travels the world, taking photos. Until, on a trip to Italy, he broke his back. And yet, this terrible bump in the road has led to some remarkable places. Special thanks to CVS Health for their sponsorship of Bump in the Road

Yvonne deSousa is an author, a blogger and a very funny lady. From multiple sclerosis to her hatred of vegetables, Yvonne is a wealth of wisdom wrapped in humor. "Six months after my 40th birthday (and only one week before Christmas) I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Hard to believe but I started to laugh." So started Yvonne's journey. Special thanks to CVS Health for th...

Andrea Klunder knows people. She's been an actor, musician, filmmaker, writer, yoga & meditation teacher, entrepreneur and more — always studying human behavior, mindset and communication. But a bump in the road set her on her current path where people and stories come together. Special thanks to CVS Health for their support of this podcast.

From venture capital to corporate strategies, Randy Martinez has had an amazing career. But what sent him off on this career path was an event more that 30 years ago that motivated him to "do good". This is a deeply touching story of how one man's bump in the road has had a profound impact on many. Special thanks to CVS Health for their sponsorship of this podcast.

Carmen Gentile is the a journalist and the author of Blindsided by the Taliban, a remarkable account of his time in eastern Afghanistan. On this Bump in the Road, he shares his journey through war, injury, and much more. Special thanks to CVS Health for underwriting this podcast.

Wendy Wagner Ph. D. is a Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach providing holistic therapy services in Northern New Mexico. Wendy's reflections on life, personal and spiritual growth have much to teach each of us. She has been on a path of personal and spiritual inquiry for several decade, thanks in part to many bumps in the road. Special thanks to CVS Health for their sponsorship.

Luis has one of the most amazing career paths I've ever seen. By following his passion and his heart, he's climbed the 7 Summits, been on Oprah and so much more. How did a young child suffering from asthma so severe that he could have been the original "Bubble Boy" transform into a leader in the outdoor industry? Join me this week with Luis Benitez. Special thanks to CVS Health for their sponsorsh...

Cameron Auxer, M.A. aka @PajamaDaze on Twitter is one of those big hearted people you're just lucky to have in your life. In spite of dealing with chronic illness over many years, she is always giving back. How would you cope with chronic fatigue and illness? Would you find a life lived with purpose?

David Maginley is an interfaith spiritual counselor at QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax Canada where he supports patients dealing with their own life and death. And he's imminently qualified not just because of his spiritual training, but because David has a very rare cancer and has experienced his own death. This is Part II of our conversation.

David's story, and his book, is a personal and professional journey that merges physics, philosophy and consciousness research. The book is a profound act of love that will have you laughing, crying and wondering. Is there life after death? And if so, what does that mean?

One ordinary morning, Donna O'Donnell Figurski's husband, David, a professor at Columbia, did one extra chin up and their lives suddenly and irrevocably changed. An unexpected cerebral hemorrhage started a medical saga that spanned years and changed everything. The first medical opinion was devastating: "I've seen your husband's brain on my computer at home. He's in very good health. He'll make a...

Art Estopinan and his wife Olga welcomed a baby boy into their world. Arturo, Jr. looked like any other sweet infant. He laughed, he cried, he grew. But it soon became apparent that something wasn't right. And it turned their world upside down.

At the age of 13, Sean Swarner's life was irreparably changed when he was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. He was given 3 months to live. And then, a year later, a totally unrelated cancer, Askins Sarcoma, was diagnosed. This time he was given 14 days to live. Fast forward a few years, and Sean has become the first cancer survivor to summit Everest. And that was only the beginning.

Covid has hit the New Mexican Restaurant Industry hard. In this two part podcast, we visit first with Carol Wight of the N.M. Restaurant Association and in part two, with Janice Argabright from the iconic Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio, NM and with Wayne Moore from Lescombes Family Vineyards. Both podcasts put a very human face on the economic devastation caused by this pandemic.

Covid has hit the New Mexican Restaurant Industry hard. In this two part podcast, we visit first with Carol Wight of the N.M. Restaurant Association and in part two, with Janice Argabright from the iconic Owl Bar and Cafe in San Antonio, NM and with Wayne Moore from Lescombes Family Vineyards. Both podcasts put a very human face on the economic devastation caused by this pandemic.

Kandis Draw has worn many hats: pianist, daughter, writer, volunteer. When her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she also became a caregiver, which may be her most demanding role yet. "It taught me a lot about life and how quickly things can change." Join us on this week's Bump In The Road. Special thanks to CVS Health for supporting Bump In The Road.

At 21 years old, Cynthia Toussaint, a ballerina and performer, had just landed a role on TV's hit series Fame. Everything in this aspiring actress' life was coming together. But it didn't come together as planned, and what should have been an innocuous injury in ballet class sent her into decades of pain and isolation. Cynthia's story is one of pain, redemption and impossible love. Join us and be...

Barbara Bentree is a recording artist, film director and producer. Her passion is to create projects that use film and music to change the world for women, animals and the environment. And her passion for music and jazz led her to direct and produce a widely acclaimed documentary "Not Enough Time" on legendary jazz musician, Dave Grusin. With the film festival circuit closed thanks to Covid-19, pr...

Dante Prada was a successful businessman in Peru. He had a wonderful life and his young family was happy. Then, at just 38 years old, Dante was diagnosed with cancer. Except that he was misdiagnosed. This is a story of how one man's mishap has opened the door to a new and much needed medical service for people in Latin and South America. A must listen. Special thanks to CVS Health for supporting B...

Bernie Siegel, MD is a leader in mind/body medicine. Born in Brooklyn, NY. He attended Colgate University and Cornell University Medical College and did his surgical training at Yale New Haven Hospital where he later became an assistant clinical professor of surgery of general and pediatric surgery. In this two part podcast, we discuss the importance of social connection, mission in life and the n...

Bernie Siegel needs no introduction. For decades, his leadership in integrating mind/body medicine with patient care have been trailblazing. In this two part podcast, Bernie talks about his life, the promise of mind/body healing in medicine and he shares some of his favorite stories. Surgeon, raconteur, and medical pioneer, I hope you'll enjoy this podcast with Bernie Siegel. You can learn more ab...

Vanessa Schmitt was a typical teenager. Full of energy and enthusiasm, she studied, held a lead in the school play, sang in choir, and generally enjoyed life. Then one afternoon, a head on crash with a large truck changed the course of Vanessa's life. With a traumatic brain injury, she had to re-learn how to learn. With insights from her own journey, Vanessa brought unique insights into the proces...