Echo & Athena with Brian John

What happens when you hear the words “you have cancer” – not once, but four times? In this powerful episode, host Brian John speaks with Brian Baker, a four-time cancer survivor, about how facing cancer again and again forced him to grow into the person he was always meant to be. From redefining courage and empathy to becoming an outspoken ally, Brian shares his honest reflections on life, death,...

Echo & Athena Podcast w/ Brian John & Special Guest Ben Korte Have you ever felt the pull toward something greater — but fear, doubt, or uncertainty held you back? 🚀 In this episode of the Echo & Athena Podcast , I sit down with Ben Korte , a coach who walked away from a stable career to embrace the unknown. Through travel, introspection, and bold choices, Ben uncovered what it truly...

Discover the transformative power of creativity and mindfulness in this inspiring episode, Navigating Trauma and Healing with Creativity and Mindfulness. Join Katy Oberle, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist turned creative mindfulness coach, as she shares her journey through trauma, self-discovery, and healing. Learn about the unique tools she uses, including sound baths, forest bathing, and...

Welcome to the Echo and Athena podcast, where authenticity drives real change. Your host, Brian John, along with his special guests, will take you on a journey to explore stories and strategies to help you embrace your true self and make a lasting impact. In this episode, we get to hear from Sarah Waller, a health and wellness enthusiast who is passionate about helping others find ways to reduce s...

Imagine being 70 years old and entering the Peace Corps? Jim Friel had a dream to be a part of this organization and make a difference. But after the years got away from him, he thought it was not to be. However, his daughters knew it wasn't time to give in. It was time to make it happen!

The Gettysburg Address was one of the most important and influential speeches in our history. Today, I share this rendition by President Obama in hopes that you hear the words and realize, it is time for us to stay steadfast in love, courage, and the principal that ALL HUMAN BEINGS are created equal. You can watch this clip on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHAyepp7ypY Lincoln's Getty...

Awesome inspiration set to music on how to get after your day. Please follow the Mulligan Brothers on Youtube to watch/hear more of their videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsd7ExP9Sgg

Sometimes only we can see the vision, because God gave the vision to us. As Lisa explains this incredible concept on our willingness to walk alone. It inspires us to be patient with ourselves and those who cannot see our dreams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtiGilIS-g0

Les Brown provides us with an incredibly inspiring clip regarding the possibility of your dreams. This will drive you to action! Full clip on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlUMrzwmbyo

Kathy Morgan takes on fear like no one I have met before. Her story will inspire you to take on something that scares you to find the benefit hidden behind that veil.

This is a breakdown of the most important concept of the Man in the Arena speech given by President Theodore Roosevelt.

This interview with mental health advocate and leader, Quentin Monden was one of the most informative sessions I've ever heard on mental illness. Quentin's story of living with mental illness to becoming an advocate is incredibly inspiring!

This episode features audio from Rock Thomas. Rock delivers a powerful, personal story on how to resist the labels forced on you in order to redefine yourself. Credit to Goalcast ► Watch all our inspirational videos: https://www.goalcast.com/epic-inspira... ► Subscribe Here: https://goo.gl/wTKGC4 Share this video. Spread the motivation. ========================================­­­­­­­======== FOLLO...

This episode discusses the importance of the words we use internally and externally. The first step to living an extraordinary life is changing the narrative that is running through our minds.

Our guest this week is Brian Wagner of A Radical Vision. I had the privilege to interview Brian and hear about how dealing with a moment of terror was the beginning to a vision to help others. This episode wraps up our trilogy on fear and exemplifies how you can push through fear to find clarity and your purpose.

What happens when you push through the moments of absolute fear? You find absolute bliss! This episode is highlighted by Will Smith and his description of skydiving for the first time. Join in as we break down the steps to handle major fear moments to find our bliss.

In this episode, we tackle the concept of fear and how it relates to courage. What does fear do and how do we know if it is good fear or limiting fear? How do we access our spark of courage to push through to live our extraordinary life? Listen to this keynote episode to learn why fear is essential to leveling up in life.

What happens when a vision of bringing families back together through their secret sauce requires the whole family to jump? Listen to the story of Mike & Bethany DeMassimo and how his vision became a mission for them to share the gift of their matriarchs. It's a recipe for finding their way through uncertainty that results in true success and joy!

In this episode, I am sharing one of the most impactful audio clips of the Awaken and Rise journey. Steve Harvey's Youtube video - You Have to Jump is thick with concepts of what it means to be you and live your dreams. After the audio clip, I break down the concepts within the context of Steve's story of going from day job to full-time comedian. You can find the Youtube clip at https://www.youtub...

What is the purpose behind Awaken and Rise? How did this movement come to be and why is it a podcast? Unfortunately, the story is all too familiar. While achieving success and living the dream, I wore a mask projecting strength. All the while, I was heading toward a mistake that would have been fatal. Listen to how a vision, the lives of others, and the discovery of Awaken and Rise changed the cou...