Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast

Sandy Modell shares the heartbreaking story of his son Ryan's tragic murder in 2016 in Fort Myers, Florida - Ryan, a kind and active 32-year-old, was shot and killed after mistakenly knocking on the wrong door of his condo complex. The occupant inside the condo pursued and fatally shot Ryan, despite police orders to stay inside, claiming self-defense under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Althou...

Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, a Canadian author and former kickboxing champion, shares her inspiring journey navigating her son's autism diagnosis. Despite challenges, she remained resilient and dedicated to being the "ultimate mom. " She offers insights to parents, especially those with neurodivergent children, on overcoming obstacles and thriving. The concept of being "neurodivergent" is discussed, highl...

Ethan Poetic, a motivational speaker and author, shares his remarkable story of resilience after a near-fatal car accident that left him with a 99% chance of death. Despite the devastating impact on his life, Ethan emerged as a "walking miracle," inspiring others with his strength and determination to overcome the challenges he faced. Through his journey of recovery and self-discovery, Ethan has d...

Former Microsoft C-Suite Executive, Jane Boulware's incredible journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a millionaire and launching billion-dollar businesses at Microsoft is a testament to resilience and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges, including self-doubt and feeling like an outsider, Jane refused to be limited by others' expectations. Her story highlights how embracing o...

Documentary Filmmaker Niki Norlock shares her unique ability to adapt to any environment she is in. She believes that being adaptable is the key to being resilient. But also, sometimes we may need to sit and do nothing in the wake of a challenge or obstacle to build resilience because we may have a tendency to act too quickly. She talks about her book series Truth and her award winning documentary...

Trisha Fuller shares her transformative journey, including a successful Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) against medical advice, thanks to hypnosis. She discusses the unexpected turns of childbirth, the benefits of midwife support, and the power of positive thinking. Trisha demystifies hypnosis, advocating for positive affirmations over "What Ifs," and reveals how adaptability and alternative m...

Larry Fritzlan discusses the disease of addiction which actually affects about 10% of the population. He explains how addiction is never really cured, but rather goes into remission. He shares the 4 C's to recognize the warning signs of addiction and how you can help yourself or someone else who you suspect may have an addiction.

David Essel shares his personal opinion on positive psychology. This episode mentions suicide, listener's discretion is advised. He shares how a failed suicide attempt led him to impact the world through positivity and the best advice given to him by Dr. Wayne Dyer. David understands all challenges people face today and he is here to help.

Alana Joy Newton, at 9, was traumatized by her body when a simple tonsillectomy turned into a near death experience after eating a french fry. She always felt her body was somewhat disconnected from itself. Simple accidents would turn catastrophic, that's because she has a rare illness called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She will share how she learned to reconnect with herself despite her diagnosis and...

Mindfulness Coach Celia Landman talks about using mindfulness to break cycles of toxic parenting. She believes you must transform learned bad parenting traits, before you transmit them onto your children. There is a mention of suicide attempts. Listeners discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is hurting and having thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 to get connected with a professional...

Tyvonne Conrad, a former Marine, talks about his struggles with mental health. His hallucinations and weird mental state resulted in a Schizophrenia diagnosis. His book of poetry serves as a view into this diagnosis and he hopes it becomes an open door to all generations for his legacy.

Ilona Seddik, content media marketing expert, will share her struggles growing up in Russia. From bullying for being overweight to escaping sexual abuse from her boyfriend, she has shown great resistance to falling down. In all situations of adversity she bounces back. We discuss her arrival to the US, female empowerment, and tips for social media marketing.

Maria Riegger's childhood ended abruptly when her father passed away when she was 13 years old. She shares how she had to act as a parent to her younger siblings while also dealing with a narcissistic mother. She believes we must listen to our instincts as parents, but be present and intentional. She also shares how our astrological signs can influence our parenting styles.

Roxanne Collins shares her struggles with imposter syndrome and identity as she navigates life as a mental health therapist. She shares the myths of therapy and how it is important to have a support system even when you are strong. She believes people are the experts of their own lives and we can make the most of life by paying small attention with intention.

Sarah Hummell shares her story of escaping from a husband who was consistently manipulative and abusive. She shares how one can recognize the patterns of an abusive partner and the salvation that gave her peace to continue on and stay strong for herself and her children. Listener's discretion is advised. If you feel you may be a victim of domestic violence, call the Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800...

Brett Cotter talks about the effects that second hand stress causes for our loved ones and others around us. He shares how we can break family curses, heal generational trauma, and how to identify triggers, cycles, and patterns by embodying consciousness.

Frank DiMaio has 3 A's that help build resilience. He reveals how he supported his wife through breast cancer and fulfilled his purpose to her by sailing to Bermuda. He shares how he found the strength to forgive himself and maintain emotional stability to shift from victim mentality to victor mentality. Visit my website at www.ronicaljacobs.com to download Frank's special gift, A Survivor's Guide...

Dee Dee Said shares her experience as a teenager with domestic violence while dating her boyfriend. Her organization Positively Impacting Communities educates teens to learn the importance of healthy relationships. www.pictoday.org

Peter Bedard kicks off Season 2 of Lifejacked by sharing his out of body experience as a teen when he was pushed into a semitruck on his Moped bike. He also shares his method for dealing with anxiety and pain. He believes resilience should not come at a cost and love is a verb; not just a noun.

Andrea Perry shares how she pivoted from feeling betrayed and devastated as a teacher to empowering teachers in health and wellness as a life coach. Special Gift: bit.ly/10stepstoresilience

Abbie Richie shares how she did not allow misfortune to get her down by starting a booming tech company after a year long job search.

Harry Saffold Jr. shares how he learned to move past his childhood of sexual trauma to redefine power and create beauty through Art.

Charlise Smith shares how she has survived a lifetime of violent acts committed against herself and others close to her to inspire women to push through adversity.

Soribel Martinez shares how what she thought was a migraine ended up having her prepare for life and prepare for death at the same time.

Ruth Poniarski shares how an innocent night at a college party impacted her life greatly after ingesting an unknown substance.