Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today I welcome back Chris Norton to remind us that life's lowest moments can be the source of our greatest blessings. This conversation will give you hope + inspiration to help start your week on fire!   Get Chris Norton's book The Seven Longest Yards   here . Chris first shared his journey...

More than 1,700 people have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge with the aim of taking their own life. Today's guest is one of the 25 known survivors.  Kevin Hines suffers from bipolar disorder with psychotic features. At 19, he was suffering silently and it resulted in his attempt to take his own life. Today, Kevin shares about "brain pain" or mental illness and his story of hope, faith, + thriving...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. The Fourth of July likely rekindles memories in each of us from backyard barbeques, fireworks and funnel cakes. In a reflective mood this morning, I'd like to share one of my most memorable experiences from this day.  Who are you grateful for today and why?  Don't miss an opportunity to let y...

Molly Fletcher negotiated over $500 million in contracts + represented 100s of professional sports biggest stars before changing careers to have an even bigger impact on the lives of more people. Molly's passion to better serve and love others will absolutely inspire you. Her energy, business acumen, relationship brilliance + unwavering optimism will propel you to live your life more ON FIRE today...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today, I reminisce on my false-summit during a trip the Maroon Bells in Colorado. My friends, I encourage us to remind ourselves that it's not always about reaching the summit but enjoying the journey to it. *** Did you enjoy this  episode? Subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts or wherev...

Most people know today's guest as the award-winning actor in ABC's The Good Doctor  or from his nine years on CSI: NY . But Hill Harper is also a four-time New York Times bestselling author + trailblazing humanitarian focusing on financial literacy and mentorship. Hear Hill share seldom-told stories about his selfless passion for empowering underprivileged youth, his friendship with Barack Obama a...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today I welcome back  New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews to share the inspiration behind his latest book  The Bottom of the Pool , why it took him 20 years to write this book and more. This energetic conversation will help start your week on fire!   Get Andy Andrew's latest book T...

The plight of the refugee is both timely and timeless . Often when covered in the news, headlines focus on the sheer number of refugees in the Middle East, North Africa, Central America… The number is so vast, it can be hard to relate to and even dehumanizing. Today, you'll hear the story of one little boy. First, how his life was interrupted and shattered as he was displaced from his home. Then,...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. "Never let your current situation, whatever circumstances you're going through , be a mountain that you can't climb." Today I share the story + inspiring words of 17-year-old Tupac Mosley out of Memphis, Tennessee. While grieving the loss of his father, Tupac was named valedictorian while hom...

1.3 million Americans attempted to take their own life in 2016. 45,000+ of those lives were lost. [ 2019 CDC Report .] Nine years ago, if you'd searched for a community of suicide-attempt survivors, you couldn't have found one. Our guest Dese'Rae Stage knows because she looked and, when her search came up empty, decided to do something about it. Dese'Rae is a photographer, two-time suicide survivo...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today I share the story of Laila Anderson, an 11-year-old St. Louis Blues fan. Since developing a friendship with her favorite Blues player, defenseman Colton Parayko, Laila has become an inspirational figure for the hockey team and fans alike. With Laila's encouraging words, this once-last p...

Officer Mike Flamion was a nine-year law enforcement veteran when a routine traffic stop changed the trajectory of his life forever. Through their unwavering love, hope and spirit, Mike and his wife Sarah share how they've embraced a new normal + find joy and adventure in every day. Today's conversation will show you that in the midst of the storm, you can choose to dance. SHOW NOTES: July 8, 2016...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today, in honor of Memorial Day, I share a story I seldom share that continues to have a powerful effect on my life today. For America by Jack Buck  Since this nation was founded under God, More than 200 years ago, We've been the bastion of freedom, The light which keeps the free world aglow. We do not covet th...

Have you ever felt stuck? That you're "just" a teacher, dad, stay-at-home mom, accountant… That there's more for you to achieve? Or are you achieving what you set out for, but still don't feel fulfilled? My guest today reminds us that your definition of success needs to change with you and with time… + will give you tips on how to get "unstuck" today. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of Limitles...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member Dave from Indianapolis, Indiana.  Dave asked: What are your summer plans with your family? Tune in for my answer + an opportunity to reflect on how to make your summer inspired.  If you have questions or want to share how the Live Inspired Podcast...

Jeremy Cowart is the most influential photographer on the internet by Huffington Post . His photographs of Sting, the Obamas and Taylor Swift are fantastic, but what's truly remarkable is how he's using his photography for social good through programs like Help-Portrait and Voices of Reconciliations.  As a speaker + author, Jeremey shares his journey from "normal, quiet kid" to internet fame by "e...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had, and dealing with fears you didn't know existed. - Linda Wooten My mother has played such an important role in my life. The greatest examples of leadership and love are from her. Today, I share how she so generously loved to me, my siblings, my...

What drives happiness? Actually, what is happiness? It sounds so vague, like "puppy dogs and rainbows," doesn't it? Well, today, we're going to define it, get our hands wrapped around how you measure it + see what the key drivers for happiness really are. Our guest Meik Wiking is the founder + CEO of The Happiness Research Institute, is improving the quality of life across the globe and has consul...

We've been producing these Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moment segments for two months. I hope they're giving you a quick burst of inspiration to start your week ON FIRE . Today I share a preview of this Thursday's guest Meik Wiking, founder + CEO of The Happiness Research Institute. Meik's native Denmark routinely ranks highest in United Nations Happiness Report, inspiring his six-year journey to...

Singer-songwriter Walker Hayes shares his unlikely path to the top of the Country Music Billboard Charts. You'll hear the stories behind the songs on his latest album, boom., like platinum-hit You Broke Up with Me about losing a record deal and Craig, which is a tribute to a life-changing friendship. More exceptional than hearing "behind the scenes" stories of big Nashville country music are the r...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today, I share a story submitted by Grace M. of Naperville, IL, a listener + Live Inspired community member.  Grace shared that some of her favorite Live Inspired Podcast guests include 5x  New York Times  bestselling author Brené Brown ( ep. 103 ) and lawyer-turned-bestselling author Bob Goff ( ep. 115 ). If y...

You know the beloved children's classic  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad   Day? Today we talk with the amazing author, Judith Viorst! Judith shares her warmth, wisdom + cheeky humor about what it's like to write books across genres for more than six decades – and what it was like not getting published for her first three decades! In honor of national poetry month, Judith wi...

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments.  We've had nearly 120 guests on the Live Inspired Podcast. As you know, at the end of the interview, each guest answers the Live Inspired 7 questions, with the first question being: What's the best book you've ever read? As we gear up to celebrate World Book Day, I want to share the most mentioned books by our...

We live, play and work at an ever-increasing pace, amidst a lot of noise – yelling, fear, anxiety, texting, streaming, email. In this environment, we long for hope and humanity, but often give more reactive responses than ever.  Today, we identify how we can influence our daily moments to make them more inspired. Rand Stagen, Managing Director of Stagen Leadership Academy, joins us to share how to...

I had so much fun talking with my new friend + country music star Walker Hayes, that we stayed on the phone for two hours ! We only had 45 minutes scheduled for his interview. That , my friends, has never happened before. I couldn't wait to share a little of the fun with you. So today, you get a preview! Get the entire conversation on upcoming Live Inspired Podcast ep. 146. *** Did you enjoy this...