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Practicing the jckrbbt principle, be still , in life can be difficult, but it's an impactful practice to implement into your life. Today's special guest, Pat Croce, shares his journey from athletic trainer to an entrepreneur to a meditation & mindfulness disciple. He also discusses what his seasons of transition have looked like throughout his life and how practicing mindfulness has enhanced his l...

Often times, we don't know what we have until it's gone. Today's guest, Kevin Reilly, shares his story of how unexpected circumstances changed his life in miraculous ways. Going from a college football player to an NFL player, to an amputee, to an author and speaker, Kevin has an abundance of advice to live a more grateful and fulfilling life.   Danny Bader and Kevin discuss what it looks like to...

Life is full of ups and downs, but it's how we look at it that matters. In this episode, Tracy Davidson, a Philadelphia news anchor, shares her journey of establishing her career in TV and how she's gotten to where she is now.     Tracy talks about the power of gratitude and how she's overcome hardship throughout her life. She not only gives an array of insight on reframing our mindsets, but how t...

Life is full of uncertainty, which is why we have to learn to do our best to navigate the ups and downs tenaciously. Today's guests, Joe Mullen and Pat McCall have an abundance of experience in business and life which they graciously share in this episode. They discuss the impact of perseverance, breaking difficult patterns, and how to stay accountable in following your vision. This interview is f...

Today's guest has an unconventionally inspiring story! Known as the Millionaire Medium to many, Lisa Jones has a unique gift of being able to communicate with the supernatural. Lisa has learned how to tap into her innate ability to bring peace and confirmation to many individuals' lives.   Life has brought her many opportunities to bring solace into the lives of grieving family members and to prov...

When most people think of a cult, there's horns and sacrifices involved. Many people don't realize how deceiving and manipulative cults truly are. Hoyt Richards, a model and actor, fell victim to the manipulation and tactics practiced by a cult group. After 20 years of committing his life to his cult community, Hoyt recognized it for what it truly was and began his journey of recovery.   In this c...

Often times if we remain open, life will bring opportunity our way. Davey Uosikkinen, drummer for The Hooters, has manifested this practice his whole life. Not only has his openness to his journey led him to a wildly successful music career, but it's allowed him to use his passion to enhance others' lives. To hear more about Davey's journey and how to find your own passion, join Danny Bader in thi...

When most of us think Nashville, we think of country music and upcoming artists, much like todays guests. Both Priscilla Block and Brandon Lovelady are aspiring musicians who have quit their traditional jobs in order to pursue their passions full time. In todays' interview, we cover the struggles of pursuing a nontraditional career, the pressure of being surrounded by other artists, and how to kee...

More often than not, the most life altering changes in our lives happen when we least expect it. For Bobby Sinnott, that was being diagnosed with ALS. While he could have easily let his diagnoses hold him back, Bobby has chosen to remain positive and spread awareness for this disease that impacts so many lives.   In this episode, Bobby talks about his journey and the importance of charitable givin...

It's easy to become discouraged and distracted by our own trials and perceived disadvantages. It can be difficult to look outside of our own limitations and to serve others without expecting anything in return. While this level of selflessness can be difficult, people such as Chris Kaag won't hesitate for a moment when it comes to serving others. Chris Kaag is a father, an entrepreneur, CEO of a n...

Your purpose and intent may be unclear, but sometimes all you have to do is ask yourself a few questions to get clarity. Chris Pan has created a company around intent and he's designed it to help make those questions easier - and he's created a product to help you remind yourself of that intent. It's time to claim your word to match your intent. Once you establish your own calling it's easier to h...

Suicide awareness has become a prominent topic over the past few years but we are still in the beginning stages of truly taking action. Many of us probably know someone who has thought about or committed suicide, but didn't know how to help them. In this interview Janet Sarkos, executive director at Caring Contact, helps identify red flags and how to take appropriate action. It could mean the diff...

While we all tend to look for Jesus in the church pews on Sunday morning, but sometimes he's found in the most unexpected places. God can be found anywhere, and sometimes we just need to stop looking and meet him for a Miller Lite. In Danny Bader's new book, I met Jesus for a Miller Lite, he shows a new perspective on meeting God, trusting in him, and exploring those core values. In this episode o...

Life often throws things at us unexpectedly; you get caught off guard and you're not sure how to handle the situation. It often takes tragedies to show us what is really important in life, but we don't all have to experience devastating circumstances in order to learn how to be prepared for it. Chic Kelly is a prime example of someone who dealt with adversity and learned how to apply his conquests...

While it's unlikely we will all win the lottery, get struck by lightning, win a Nobel prize, or become the next Albert Einstein, if you put every possibility together, it's likely that something significant will happen to all of us.   Typically, these things happen when we least expect it. At least, that's how it happened for Dean McMurray. Dean is a father, a husband, and a dog owner from a small...

I met Dan Sandel about 4 years ago, and ever since then I couldn't help but wonder what would happen when we mixed our two areas of passion and expertise. The result is nothing short of wonderful. In a former life, Dan worked with a Pharmacy Organization with their Learning and Development department. With his background in human behavior, Dan decided it was time for some new ventures out on his o...

In this episode, I talk to a good friend Mike Duffy, executive director of Limen House in Wilmington, Delaware about the power of self-development and the role it plays in substance abuse recovery. Mike had been in and out of treatment several times for substance abuse since his 20's. After things finally clicked and he committed to remaining sober, Mike took a job at Limen House for men and women...

In this episode, I'm joined by Sally Miller, life coach, soul stylist, and expert on personal vision. Sally believes that vision is essential to our life direction and makes a tangible impact on what we make into a reality. Whether it's your ideal weight, your idea of a perfect relationship, or your dream house, we all have deeply-held desires. But they're hard to go after, especially when we surr...

In this episode, Retta Matagiese, former Division II athlete, sits down to talk to me about her journey with weight. For years, Retta was overweight and wanting to make a change in her life. She considered everything and explored every option -- from fad diets and weight loss programs to a variety of dedicated work out programs. But what truly helped Retta with her weight loss was her focus and he...