How I Made It Through

All of my episodes are special to me, but this one is in a very unique way. You see, without my guest, Adam Baruh, this podcast would not exist. Adam is the founder and producer of EIQ Media and without his head for business and heart for making a difference in the world, How I Made It Through never would have been dreamed of, let alone executed with the care and professionalism that he beautifull...

TodayÕs guest is Shayna Renee Hammond. Shayna is the Founder and CEO of Lead for Liberation and IndigoWomen. Shayna and I met a couple of months ago when we were both guests on Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields podcast, Sound Balming when he hosted the 2nd Annual Empower U International WomenÕs Summit. When she showed up on that panel - when she shared her mind and her heart, her wisdom and her spiritual...

In todayÕs episode, you will meet Jennifer Wallace, Jennifer is a neuro-somatic intelligence coach for brain based wellness, as well as a trauma informed psychedelic integration coach. Her podcast, Trauma Rewired Is an extension of her belief that healing behavior change and then the life you desire are entirely possible through the foundation of a safe nervous system. Jennifer shares how for her,...

TodayÕs guest is Darren Edwards. Darren is a former mountaineer and Army Reservist who sustained a life-changing injury in 2016 that forever changed his life. The near-fatal climbing accident would leave him permanently paralyzed from the chest down. With determination, grit and positivity, Darren has overcome adversity by becoming a Disabled Adventurer, Expedition Leader and Motivational Speaker....

TodayÕs guest is Samantha J. To begin with, buckle up. You are about to go on quite an adventure: an adventure in listening and learning as Samantha unpacks the depth, insight and wisdom of a remarkable young woman who has traveled many distances - both literally and figuratively as she has inquired into the landscape of her own experience and consciousness and returned with a level of conviction...

Rocio perez, international speaker, best selling author, inclusion and diversity thought leader and trainer, believes that she was built for hard times and that the inconceivable blows that life threw her way, made her tough - made her resilient. We invite you to listen to the remarkable story of hope and endurance as Rocio shares how she made her way from horrific child abuse and neglect to being...

TodayÕs guest is Johnnie Davis - an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, success coach and the author of the empowering memoir and Amazon best seller, ÒIÕm Still Here; From Heart Failure to Heart of a Champion. Ó At the age of 34, a fit, healthy and athletic Johnnie unexpectedly came down with sudden, confusing and progressive medical symptoms that left him debilitated. When he finally arrived at...

In todayÕs episode, Amanda Sobey shares how she became permanently disfigured by a disease called Lymphedema and how she felt traumatized in learning that there was no cure. She candidly opens up about her journey of living in denial of this chronic and progressive disease - one that caused her leg to become engorged and puffy as the daily pain and discomfort increased, revealing what it felt like...

In todayÕs episode, I get the honor of introducing you to Melissa Chureau. Melissa is both a lawyer and a mindfulness coach. What I love about her story is that in so many ways and for so many people, I imagine it will be quite relatable. Unlike the other guests on the show thus far, Melissa is not sharing an epic story of loss or trauma. When conceiving of this show, I very much wanted to include...

TodayÕs story is particularly personal and meaningful to me. As someone who has lived with Lymphedema for 25 years, it is a profound honor to introduce you to Cam Ayala. In this episode, we will share what Lymphedema is and Cam will open up about his journey of living with this chronic and progressive disease. He will share his story of discovering how he had primary lymphedema at the age of 11, h...

At Olympic Stadium in Montreal, in his second start after coming back from cancer surgery (that involved removing 50% of his deltoid muscle), Giants southpaw pitcher, Dave Dravecky suffers a broken arm. Dave collapses to the ground and clutches his left arm in severe pain after throwing a wild pitch to Tim Raines. This will be his final pitch. In 1991, he went on to have his arm, shoulder and the...

In todayÕs episode, you will hear EmilyÕs story. Her story unfolds as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her first baby, only to be laid off shortly before giving birth. With the loss of employment, all her best laid plans to provide financially for her family, allowing her spouse to stay home with their child, were unceremoniously dismantled. Emily struggled with fears of financial scarcity and o...

In 2013, due to complications from a congenital heart defect, Marla Levy had to undergo three open heart surgeries in just 16 days. After her second surgery, her heart didnÕt resume beating on its own for almost a week. During that time, she was put on a machine that takes over the function of the heart and lungs. Unfortunately, one of the common side effects is acute kidney failure. MarlaÕs kidne...