GIVE A HECK

Have you ever wondered how life's most devastating losses can become the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this profound episode, I sit down with John DeDakis, an awardwinning novelist, journalist, and writing coach whose 45year career in journalism includes serving as a White House correspondent during Ronald Reagan's presidency and working as an editor on CNN's The Situation R...

🔥 Episode Overview Are you trapped in survival mode, wondering if financial freedom is just a fantasy for people like you? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, I sit down with Scott Curry, founder and CEO of Faith Roar, whose journey from homelessness to building multiple six-figure businesses proves that your past does not determine your future. Scott shares his raw story of overcoming child...

🔥 Episode Overview Are you spending half your life in a space that drains your energy instead of fueling your dreams? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Talor Stewart, a licensed architect with over 25 years of experience whose book Conscious Home Design has hit number one bestseller status in seven countries. Talor shares his fascinating journey from building hand drums and travel...

🔥 Episode Overview  Are you ready to discover how life insurance could be the foundation that protects everything you’ve worked to build? In this compelling follow-up episode, Dwight reconnects with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman to explore the critical gaps left uncovered in their first conversation.  This episode reveals why most people approach protection planning backwards—and how one simple...

🔥 Episode Overview  Are you watching your financial future slip away while feeling powerless to change course? In this compelling episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman, co-authors of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Simple Road toward Financial Freedom with a foreword by Will Ferrell. Together, they share their mission to help the next generation escape the fina...

🔥 Episode Overview Are you living paycheque to paycheque, wondering if you will ever escape the financial hamster wheel that keeps you trapped in survival mode? In this eyeopening episode of the  Give A Heck Podcast , Dwight Heck breaks down the harsh reality facing millions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond. A retirement crisis threatens to leave 88 to 91 percent o...

🔥 Episode OverviewWhat does it take to reinvent yourself across industries and decades? In this inspiring episode of  Give A Heck , Dwight sits down with Troy Horne, Broadway star, musician, entrepreneur, best selling author, and dedicated father. From starring as Tom Collins in  RENT  on Broadway to competing on NBC’s  The Sing Off  with Urban Method, Troy’s career has spanned music, television,...

🔥 Episode Overview Have you ever wondered why some people command attention the moment they walk into a room while others seem to fade into the background? In this compelling episode of  Give a Heck , Dwight reconnects with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist and fractional chief learning officer who has transformed his personal struggles into a powerful mission to help others own their presen...

🔥 Episode Overview Have you ever caught yourself saying "I will never forgive them" or "I'm just not good with money" or "That's just how I am"? These aren't just thoughts, they are lines in the sand that keep you trapped in limiting beliefs and stuck in survival mode. In this powerful solo episode, Dwight challenges you to examine the invisible walls you...

🔥 Episode OverviewHave you ever felt like life was asking you to rewrite your entire story? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, Dwight welcomes Kira Hartley Klinger, a transformational coach, speaker, and hybrid author whose journey is a masterclass in creative reinvention. From stay-at-home mom to resale entrepreneur to published author and speaker, Kira’s story is a blueprint for rising th...

🔥 Episode OverviewWhat’s holding you back from pursuing that business idea you’ve been thinking about? In this empowering episode of Give A Heck, Dwight welcomes Richard Gearhart, intellectual property attorney, founder of Gearhart Law, and cohost of the nationally syndicated radio show Passage to Profit. Richard is also an award-winning speaker, TV network expert guest, and recognized legal voic...

🔥 Episode Overview What happens when Hollywood says no and life strips everything away? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Kay A. Oliver, an award-winning author and former Hollywood screenwriter, to explore how adversity can become the fuel for creative rebirth. Kay’s career began behind the scenes at Universal Studios and DreamWorks, where she worked alongside cinema...

🔥 Episode Overview Are you chasing success or curating it for the feed? In this soul-stirring episode of  Give A Heck , Dwight sits down with Dr. Angelo Valenti, a consulting psychologist, author, and founder of  The Company Psychologist , to explore what it truly means to live and lead authentically. With over 40 years of experience guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations, Angelo sh...

🔥 Episode Overview Are you chasing success or curating it for the feed? In this soul-stirring episode of  Give A Heck , Dwight sits down with Dr. Angelo Valenti, a consulting psychologist, author, and founder of  The Company Psychologist , to explore what it truly means to live and lead authentically. With over 40 years of experience guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations, Angelo sh...

🔥 Episode OverviewAre you ready to harness the power of action, belief, and consistency to achieve your goals? In this high-impact episode of  Give a Heck , Dwight sits down with Danny Lehr, a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning ambition into achievement. Danny shares his remarkable journey from childhood mountain hikes with his father to building a multi-million...

🔥 Episode Overview What happens when your body breaks down but your spirit refuses to quit? In this powerful episode of  Give a Heck , Dwight sits down with Teresa Blaes, a resilient entrepreneur who has survived multiple heart attacks, open heart surgery, and complete vision loss and still presses forward with fierce faith and purpose. Teresa shares how her medical trauma and family adversity be...

🔥 Episode OverviewHave you ever wondered if your body is trying to tell you something? In this eye-opening episode of  Give a Heck , Dwight sits down with Inna Segal, a visionary healer and best-selling author who transformed her own chronic pain into a powerful method for helping others. Inna shares her extraordinary journey from debilitating health issues to spontaneous healing, and how this ex...

🔥 Episode Overview Have you ever felt invisible, silenced, or trapped by your past? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Deena Kordt, publisher of Life Changes and Divorce Magazine Canada, podcast host, and advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Deena’s journey from a strict religious upbringing and a 30-year abusive marriage to becoming a voice for the voiceless is nothing sh...

🔥 Episode Overview How do you turn trauma into triumph? In this powerful episode of  Give a Heck , Dwight welcomes Rory Paquette, a coach, author, and host of multiple podcasts who transformed a near-death experience and a painful past into a mission of faith, healing, and impact. Rory’s story is a masterclass in resilience. From surviving childhood abuse and family hardship to embracing his call...

What if the key to massive entrepreneurial success isn’t a giant leap, but a single, intentional step? In this inspiring episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, host Dwight Heck sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter a TEDx speaker, business and wellness coach, professor, and three‑time bestselling author, to explore how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary personal and professional gr...

🎙️ Podcast Bio and Summary What does it take to rise from rock bottom and soar — literally — to new heights? In this gripping episode of Give A Heck, host Dwight Heck welcomes Peter Mather, a man whose life reads like a cinematic comeback story. After 18 years of addiction, two suicide attempts, and a near-fatal heart attack, Peter didn’t just survive. He transformed. Today, he is a thriving entre...

👤 Guest Bio – Matt Morizio Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player turned wealth management entrepreneur, father of seven, and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. After spending five seasons in the Kansas City Royals minor league system, Matt faced a life-altering moment when he was released during spring training as a newlywed. That moment didn’t break him—it built him. Today, Matt h...

👤 Guest Bio – Amy Koford (Amy the Happy Hypnotist) Amy Koford, widely known as  Amy the Happy Hypnotist , is a bestselling author, clinical hypnotherapist, motivational speaker, and dynamic performer. With thousands of one-on-one sessions under her belt, Amy has helped people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction through the transformative power of hypnosis. Her mission is to show t...

👤 Guest Bio – Larry O'Nan Larry O'Nan is a visionary leader, stewardship strategist, and author of  Intentional Living and Giving . With over 40 years of experience coaching ministries and helping leaders embrace biblical generosity, Larry’s journey began with a single note: “Go for it. You have the freedom to fail.” That moment sparked a movement that has influenced global missions and t...

👤 Guest Bio – Willie BlakeWillie Blake is a high-performance career coach and inspirational leader who empowers dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals to transform their challenges into fuel for personal and professional growth. Diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade, Willie rejected the notion that it would define him. Instead, he forged a unique path to clarity, confidence, and leadership...