Breakfast of Choices

Send us Fan Mail What if your greatest battles could become your most powerful stories of transformation? Join us as we explore Matt House's remarkable journey from Longview, Texas, through the depths of addiction, and into a life of recovery and renewal. Raised by a hardworking mother and seeking acceptance from the wrong circles, Matt candidly shares how the social environment, rather than...

Send us Fan Mail I'm thrilled to share the wrap-up of the incredible first season of Breakfast of Choices. This season has been a transformative journey, not only for me but for all of our listeners who have joined us along the way. I am truly grateful for the outpouring of support, engagement, and trust that you have all shown. Throughout this season, I’ve had the honor of welcoming an incre...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. Today, I have Guest Anneli Johansson, who is a Strategic Life Coach who chooses to see life on the bright side. From a childhood marked by her mother's struggles with mental health and attempted suicide, to finding her own inner strength and resilience, Anneli's story encourages us all to live a happier life. Anneli sha...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I was honored to welcome Guest, Brian Paul, the President and Founder of Veterans for Life USA, to share his inspiring story with us. Brian founded Veterans for Life USA with the mission of providing purpose and connection to therapy for veterans and first responders struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. 7 1/2 years late...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. Today, I'm honored to be joined by my guest, Diane McNaught. Diane and I connected on Facebook, and I'm excited to have her here to share her journey with us. As we dive into her story, she opens up about her childhood experiences, including growing up with a father who struggled with alcoholism. Diane also shares the e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. Today, I have guest, Tina Curtis. Tina has an incredible story to share with us - one of overcoming a really tough childhood in the foster care system to finding her way to healing and a fulfilling life. Tina opens up about the trauma she experienced, feeling like no one was there to protect her or believe her when she tried...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of Breakfast of Choices, I have Guest, Angie Gerber, who shares her powerful story of transforming from rock bottom to rock solid. Angie opened up about her struggles with alcoholism, the shame and isolation she experienced, and the turning point that led her to seek help. Angie described how her drinking started socially in high school and college, but graduall...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast of Choices! I’m excited to welcome Guest Krys Marazzi on the show. Krys is the host of the Untamed Psyche podcast, and she has a wealth of wisdom and life experiences to share with us. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her show, and I knew I had to have her on mine to dive deeper into her incredible story of transformation.  Krys h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Breakfast of Choices! Today, I'm thrilled to have Mariah Pettry on the show. Mariah is the founder of Awaken Her Coaching, specializing in helping women with trauma, addiction, and relationships. Her approach goes deeper than just talking - she helps her clients find their purpose and create a no-nonsense action plan. Mariah shares her story of c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. Last week, I did something a little different on the show and shared my own personal journey from an interview I did on a friend Louis Jenkins podcast, “Let’s Talk About It”. Today, in this episode, I will be sharing part two of my story.  I tend to approach my story with a lot of humor - that's just how I got through t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I'm sharing part 1 of my own personal journey, which was featured on a friend’s podcast. I open up about how I went from a troubled youth to finding purpose and transformation. After sharing so many stories of others, It's time for me to be real and raw, and get vulnerable with my listeners. I started down a dark path at a very yo...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Breakfast of Choices, I have Guest, Taylor Washburn, to share his powerful story of overcoming addiction and incarceration. Growing up, Taylor experienced a chaotic home life due to his parents' drug and alcohol abuse. As a child, he realized his family dynamics were very different from those of his friends and peers, leading him to keep secrets and defend his home l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. I’m so excited to have Guest Demetriah Annenayah on the show today to share her powerful story of transformation. Demetriah's journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Growing up with a challenging family dynamic, including an alcoholic father and a mother seeking spiritual e...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Breakfast of Choices, I’m thrilled to have my guest Rossie Manka on the show today. Rossie is an author, speaker, and transformational coach who helps women break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential. In our conversation, Rossie shares her powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, domestic abuse, and addiction to find healing, purpose, and an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I sit down with Chad Garcia to hear his powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles during his military service. As he shares his personal journey, I'm struck by the depth of his resilience and the rawness of his experiences. Growing up, Chad endured physical abuse and witnessed his mother bein...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Breakfast of Choices, where we share real-life stories of transformation from rock bottom to rock solid. I'm your host, Jo Summers, and today I'm honored to be joined by my friend Ben Martin, a local community business owner and the founder of R&B Trees. Ben has an incredible story to share about his journey from the depths of addiction and trauma to findi...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of Breakfast of Choices, I share my conversation with my good friend Lou Jenkins. I knew his story would resonate with many of our listeners. Lou opened up about the devastating loss of his daughter, who passed away from a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose at the age of 34. As a parent, Lou described the heartbreaking experience of seeing the changes in his daught...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Breakfast of Choices, I’m honored to welcome Ashley Aldendorf back to the show for Part 2 of her story. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, you are definitely going to want to go back and listen to last week’s episode. Ashley is a woman whose story of resilience and triumph in the face of unimaginable adversity is truly inspiring. On today’s episode, she openly shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I sit down with Ashley Aldendorf, A Bourbon Boss Babe from Kentucky who is doing amazing work in her community. Ashley shares her powerful story, opening up about her challenging childhood and the abusive relationships she's endured as an adult. Despite the trauma she's faced, Ashley has found the strength to break free and rebuil...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of Breakfast of Choices, I’m thrilled to welcome my guest, Angel Gaddis, to the show. Angel's story of overcoming addiction, childhood trauma, and finding purpose through her faith is truly inspiring. Growing up, Angel faced emotional neglect from her mother and abandonment from her father due to his drug addiction. This left her feeling lost, hopeless, and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Breakfast of Choices. I'm your host Jo Summers and today I have the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur and community leader,  Amy Singleton. Amy shared her inspiring story of transformation from rock bottom to rock solid. Amy grew up in Oklahoma City and struggled with self-doubt, and trying to fit in with societal expectations, which led to...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Breakfast of Choices, I have Guest, KJ Johnson, on the podcast today to share his incredible story of personal growth and mental health recovery. KJ opened up about growing up privileged but losing it all after experiencing a sudden brain aneurysm and stroke that required extensive rehab. He detailed his journey of relearning basic skills like walking and talkin...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of Breakfast of Choices, I have Bryan Journeay on the show to share his inspiring story of overcoming mental health issues and addiction. He openly shares his story with us to help others. Bryan grew up facing childhood trauma as his parents divorced at a young age. He was then introduced to drugs and alcohol by his sister's boyfriend, who engaged in danger...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Breakfast of Choices, I share a conversation I had with Ashley Pakulski. Ashley is an Online Mompreneur Coach who guides ambitious mompreneurs to confidently achieve next-level success in both business and life. She is also a Best Selling Author. On this episode, Ashley opened up about her journey with childhood trauma, addiction struggles, and recovery. She got real abou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of “Breakfast of Choices”. Today, I sit down with my long time friend, Dr. Markus Smith, a remarkable individual with an incredible journey from adversity to success. Dr. Markus, born in Japan and moving to Oklahoma as a child, shares his experiences growing up in a rough neighborhood on the east side of Oklahoma City. His childhood was marked by gang vi...