Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hope

This week I welcome Barry Adkins, a speaker and advocate whose heartbreaking story has become a life-saving message for hundreds of thousands across the country. After losing his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning on what should have been the beginning of his adult life, Barry made it his mission to educate others about the dangers of binge drinking and the devastating consequences that ca...

I’m joined by Kate Hull—speaker, lifestyle expert, literacy advocate, and author of the heartwarming children’s book Where Does Joy Live? Kate is also the founder of Share Joy, a mission-driven brand focused on curating joy and inspiring happiness and connection through thoughtfully created products and experiences that elevate everyday life. Her work is all about helping us rediscover joy in the...

This week on Let Fear Bounce Podcast, I’m honored to welcome Robin Luftig, whose story is one of unimaginable challenge, deep faith, and remarkable resilience. What do you do when you are told you have 10 days? In the spring of 2011, Robin’s life was full of promise when everything changed in an instant. After suffering a seizure, she was rushed into a medical crisis that left her paralyzed on one...

I’m happy to welcome Andy Honda — a New York City-based medical executive, consultant, speaker, and author of the children’s book series Koa’s Ruff Life. A lifelong animal lover and storyteller, Andy finds inspiration in her real-life adventures around New York City with her beloved therapy dog, Koa. Together, they make weekly visits to children with special needs, bringing comfort, companionship,...

Today, welcome Liisa Kovala—an award-winning Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and former teacher who understands the heart of storytelling. Liisa is the author of Sisu’s Winter War and Surviving Stutthof, and her latest novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, has earned a Global Book Award for Women’s Fiction. She also writes the cozy Hygge (Hoo-Gah) House mystery series under the pen name A. L. Je...

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by Seth Voorhees—an author from the Black Hills of Rapid City, South Dakota, who isn’t afraid to explore the darker corners of storytelling. Seth writes dark fiction that delves into morality, human behavior, and the life challenges that shape who we become. What makes his work powerful is his years as a counselor and educator focused on adolescent developm...

This week, I’m chatting with Trevor W. Harrison, a retired sociology professor from the University of Lethbridge who has spent a lifetime exploring the bigger picture—how politics, the economy, and public policy shape the lives we’re all living every day. Trevor has written and contributed to twelve books, including a book of poetry, and has shared his voice across radio and television. But today,...

Today, I’m sitting down with Wendy Guth and Krystal Eicher, co-founders of Serendipitous Rebel. Living in different places—and at times, even different countries—these two women have built more than a business, Serendipitous Rebel. They’ve built a partnership rooted in trust, support, and a shared vision of doing life and work differently. Wendy’s work centers around helping women move out of the...

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by David Asarnow, an entrepreneur, mentor, and someone who’s built success by focusing just as much on people as performance. David has helped grow multiple companies to eight-figure revenues, and today, through his work with Business Nitrogen, he helps others do the same by combining strategy, mindset, and human connection. But what really stands out about...

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by multi-award-winning author S. E. Tschritter, whose work explores grief, loss, and the journey toward hope and healing. With over 20 years of leadership experience and contributions to more than 40 books, Sam writes with honesty, heart, and a touch of humor. Now living in South Carolina with her family, Sam also finds inspiration in her garden—where many...

Meghann Dawson is a certified empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and host of the Becoming is Messy podcast. She creates brave spaces where people can drop the façade, embrace their full stories, and lead with authenticity and courage. A chronic trauma survivor whose life has been shaped by pain and perseverance, Meghann believes her purpose is to share the hard-earned wisdom that helps o...

Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, and advocate for the disability community. Holding an advanced national coaching license, he has spent over 30 years coaching at the select youth, high school, and college levels, earning Coach of the Year honors four times and leading multiple teams to state championships. His expertise has connected him with top coaches in the U.S. and int...

Today’s guest is Tony Stewart, a Certified Grief Educator and the author of the award-winning memoir Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy while Grieving. Tony has lived a life full of creativity and impact—from producing award-winning films and developing widely used software, to helping shape international standards and speaking around the world. But it’s his deep...

Today’s guest has a powerful story about perspective, resilience, and faith. Steve Garraty was a high school senior living fast and heading down a path that really wasn’t sustainable when life suddenly stopped him in his tracks, and God intervened. Life changed with three words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” After a year of chemotherapy and watching his friends head off to college, Steve...

This week, I welcome G.A. Sallee, an Army veteran and author who writes crime mystery books that will keep you guessing until the very end. Sallee’s passion for writing began in high school and continued to flourish long after his time in the Army. From his earliest stories to his current projects, storytelling has always been his way of connecting with others and exploring the world through words...

Today’s guest is someone who believes in the power of how we think and how we live. Mitzi is a passionate advocate for holistic well-being and the host of the “Mitzi, Let’s Think About It” podcast, where she dives into mental health, mindfulness, and personal growth in a relatable way. With a background in psychology, she blends heart and analysis—looking at life through both a human and thoughtfu...

Today on Let Fear Bounce, I’m so happy to welcome back K.T. Anglehart! K.T. is an award-winning Canadian author of YA urban fantasy inspired by Celtic folklore, modern mysticism, and the magic of the natural world. Her debut novel won an international paranormal fiction award, was named an Editor’s Pick by Publishers Weekly, and grew into The Scottish Scrolls trilogy, featured at literary festival...

What if transformation isn’t meant to be pretty? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author Rachel Burr to discuss her bold, refreshingly honest new book, Butterfly Goo: The Down-and-Dirty Truth of Transformation. Instead of chasing the polished “glow-up,” Rachel challenges us to embrace the messy, uncomfortable middle, the “goo” stage, where real growth actually happens. With mor...

Tara Hodgson is the YA contemporary author of Chasing Through Time and At Least I’m Trying. As a long-time teacher, she is passionate about communicating the potential implications of a technology-centred world and sparking necessary conversations about these impacts on teens, using her fiction to do so. She lives on an acreage in Alberta with her husband, two children, and a crew of cats and dogs...

TS is the voice behind the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and the author and TV host of the God Centered Concept. He’s spent more than 30 years in Christian ministry, walking alongside people from all walks of life — students, athletes, and adults — as a teacher, coach, and mentor. What really stands out about TS is his heart for discipleship and helping people understand Scripture in a way that’s gr...

I’m happy to welcome Kristine Jensen, a lifelong writer and storyteller whose work has spanned scripts, screenplays, and crafting narratives that truly connect. Raised in South Dakota, Kristine drew inspiration for her novel, Wednesday Club, from the minutes of her grandmother’s women’s club, a group that met for more than sixty years. Now living in Oregon, she writes fiction that celebrates unlik...

Today on Let Fear Bounce, I’m excited to welcome Gerald Jones, Emmy Award–winning writer, producer, and co-founder of the Blessn App. Kevin Clark, co-founder, was unable to join us on this date. Gerald and co-founder Kevin have been friends and creative partners for more than twenty years, ever since meeting backstage at the Academy Awards. Together, they’ve built multiple businesses, created insp...

Darlene Lekowski is a survivor, speaker, advocate, and business leader who transformed her decades of pain into hope and healing—for herself and others. After fifty years of silence about the sibling sexual trauma and abuse (SSTA) she endured as a child, she found the courage to speak her truth, winning the civil lawsuit brought against her by her own brother. To shatter the silence. Her debut mem...

Today on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by Laura Melane — a former Registered Nurse turned wellness entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author. After the loss of her father, Laura began a deep healing journey that led her to write a powerful memoir exploring adoption, family alcoholism, and breaking free from dysfunctional relationships. Along the way, Laura found her voice, her biological family...

Today on Let Fear Bounce, we’re welcoming author, mental health therapist, and Wolf Center volunteer Leokadia George. In 2016, the world met Trumpet, a Mexican Gray Wolf pup whose miraculous birth captured global attention. That true story inspired Leokadia’s four-book children’s series, helping kids learn about wolves, conservation, and why protecting endangered species matters. Her newest book,...