Overcoming Anything

Episode 048: Overcoming Tinder with Tantric Dating with Catherine Auman Dating apps can make us more judgmental, more discouraged, and more disconnected from the deeper relationship we actually want. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Catherine Auman to talk about overcoming Tinder, healing the way we date, and using tantric dating as a path back to love, p...

Episode 047 — Overcoming the Stigma of ADHD: Why a Diagnosis Is Not a Deficit with Dr. Jimmy Moley ADHD is often misunderstood as a weakness, flaw, or lack of discipline but a diagnosis is not a deficit. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Jimmy Moley to unpack what ADHD really is, how it can show up differently across the lifespan, and why many high-per...

Episode 046 — Overcoming Cancer from the Inside Out with Bob Ross A cancer diagnosis can send the body and mind into fear, survival mode, and overwhelm—but Bob Ross believes healing must begin by asking a deeper question: How can we help the body do what it was designed to do? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Bob Ross to explore cancer, trauma, emotional...

Episode 044 — Overcoming Emotional Abuse with Dr. Luissa Kiprono Emotional abuse can make you question your worth, silence your voice, and believe you cannot survive without the person controlling you. In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Luissa Kiprono to talk about surviving emotional abuse, reclaiming freedom, and rebuilding a life rooted in r...

Episode 044 — Overcoming the Silent Damage of People Pleasing with Myrtle Mangrioti People pleasing can look like kindness on the outside—being helpful, dependable, accommodating, “easy to be around.” But underneath, it can quietly drain your energy, erode your confidence, and disconnect you from your own truth. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Myrtle Man...

Episode 043 — Overcoming & Thriving with OCD with Kevin Crispin OCD is often misunderstood—reduced to jokes about being “organized” or “particular”—when the reality can be relentless, exhausting, and deeply isolating. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Kevin Crispin to talk about what OCD actually feels like from the inside, how obsessive thoughts attac...

Episode 042 — Overcoming Attachment Styles in Sexual and Emotional Intimacy with Dr. Tiffany Stanley So many people struggle with desire, connection, and intimacy in silence—especially in midlife, when bodies, hormones, life stressors, and relationship patterns all shift at once. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Tiffany Stanley to unpack how attachmen...

Episode 041 — Overcoming Grief & Midlife Stagnation with Jennifer Griffith Midlife can feel like a strange in-between—on paper, you’ve built a life… but inside, something feels stalled. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Jennifer Griffith to talk about the grief that often lives underneath midlife stagnation: grief for old identities, old dreams, old ve...

Episode 040 — Overcoming Grief and How to Move Forward with Dr. Jane Oh Grief can change you in an instant—splitting your life into “before” and “after.” In this deeply moving episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Jane Oh to talk about loss, loneliness, and the courageous work of learning how to live again after the unthinkable. Dr. Jane shares the truth many peop...

Episode 039 — Overcoming Cults and How to Avoid Them with Peter Young Cults don’t usually look like cults at the beginning. They often look like community, certainty, faith, mentorship, or “the one person” who finally understands you. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Peter Young, who shares how a hidden religious cult quietly infiltrated his marriage, man...

Episode 038 — Overcoming the Top Podcasting Mistakes with Dave Jackson If your podcast isn’t growing, it’s rarely because you “need more marketing.” More often, it’s because something in the foundation is quietly working against you—unclear positioning, a confusing show name, weak content delivery, inconsistent scheduling, or not truly knowing your audience. In this episode of Overcoming Anything...

Episode 037 — Overcoming the Founder Mindset That Holds You Back with Mike Conrad In this episode of Overcoming Anything , Anne sits down with entrepreneur Mike Conrad to unpack a hard truth many founders avoid: the traits that get a company off the ground are not always the traits that help it grow. Mike shares how he launched a company around an idea no one else believed in, made every “bonehead...

Episode 036 — Overcoming Rock Bottom with Jorge Vazquez Rock bottom doesn’t just take your money—it can take your identity, your confidence, your relationships, and your will to keep going. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with real estate investor Jorge Vazquez, who shares how the 2007–2008 crash wiped out everything he thought made him “successful”—and how h...

Episode 035 — Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury with Beth Castrodale A traumatic brain injury can change everything in an instant—your memory, your identity, your confidence, and the way you see your future. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Beth Castrodale to share her powerful story of recovery after a sudden fall caused her to fracture her skull and e...

Episode 034 — Overcoming Solo Parenting: Strength, Structure, and Self-Trust with Jennifer Gill Solo parenting can feel like living in constant triage school drop-offs, sports, homework, dinners, chores, work demands, and the invisible pressure of having to be “both parents” at once. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Jennifer Gill, a solo parent who manage...

Episode 033 — Overcoming Guilt & Shame with Dr. Gary Sprouse Guilt and shame can keep you stuck in the past—replaying old choices, questioning who you are, and carrying stress in your body long after the moment has passed. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Gary Sprouse (“The Less Stress Doc”) to break down what guilt and regret actually are, why th...

Episode 032 — Overcoming Homelessness: From Survival to Success with Rebecca Korn Homelessness isn’t just a lack of housing—it’s a full-body experience of uncertainty, identity collapse, and nervous system survival mode. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Rebecca Korn, who shares how she went from living in her car with $21 in her account to building a thri...

Episode 031: Overcoming Special Education Classroom Challenges with Leanne Pritchard What if the problem was never the child, but the way they were being taught? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , Anne Vryonides sits down with Leanne Pritchard to discuss her journey of overcoming a learning disability, navigating school struggles, and turning her pain into purpose. From feeling misunderstood...

Episode 030 — Overcoming Corporate Burnout with Zahra Karsan Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like high performance… until your nervous system forces a correction. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Zahra Karsan to unpack what corporate burnout really is, why so many high achievers normalize chronic stress, and how to retrain yo...

Episode 029 — Overcoming the Unexplainable: Close Encounters and Consciousness with Jerome Martin When something extraordinary happens—and no one believes you—it can feel isolating, terrifying, and impossible to talk about. In this mind-expanding episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Jerome Martin to explore what it’s like to experience close encounters, live with rid...

Episode 028 — Overcoming Karma with Susan Reynolds When life keeps looping you back into the same patterns—relationships, money, confidence, or self-worth—it can start to feel like you’re living the same lesson on repeat. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Susan Reynolds to explore karma through a practical, empowering lens—and how awareness, choice, and sp...

Episode 027 — Overcoming the Aftermath of COVID-19 in Education with Anne Richter  When COVID-19 disrupted classrooms, most people assumed school would eventually return to “normal.” But according to veteran teacher and education consultant Anne Richter, the real story is what happened after: rising student anxiety, weakened social skills, academic gaps, and a system still trying to catch up years...

Episode 026 — Overcoming Long-Distance Eldercare with Matt McCann When a parent needs help and they live in another state, the stress compounds fast—logistics, sibling dynamics, time off work, and the emotional weight of watching someone decline. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Matt McCann, who shares what most families don’t learn until they’re already...

Episode 025 — Overcoming Resistance Using Brain Glue with James I. Bond If you’ve ever had a great idea, a strong offer, or a meaningful message—yet still felt people tune out, hesitate, or say “I’ll think about it,” this episode is for you. In Episode 25 of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with James I. Bond, one of America’s leading behavioral management specialists and the aw...

Episode 024 — Overcoming the Cancer Curveball with Joelle Kaufman When cancer shows up, most people brace for the worst. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Joelle Kaufman , who reframes cancer as a curveball you can learn to recognize, adapt to—and ultimately crush. With equal parts candor and humor, Joelle shares how she navigated a multi-generational canc...