Overcoming Anything

Episode 023 — Overcoming Judgement to Build a Life-Saving Mission with John David Graham When the world labels you as “unwanted,” “dangerous,” or “beyond redemption,” what does it take to stand your ground and build something that changes lives? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with John David Graham, a man who faced fear, prejudice, and legal battles to creat...

Episode 022 — Overcoming Overprotecting Our Kids with Dr. Diane Olvera If your parenting comes from deep love but still feels exhausting, overwhelming, or tense, you’re not doing it wrong—you may just be doing too much for your child instead of with them. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Diane Olvera, a former diplomat and intelligence professional tur...

Episode 021 — Overcoming Old Identities with Asia Dore If your business (or life) no longer fits who you’re becoming, you’re not “behind”—you’re evolving. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Asia Dore, a brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs shed outgrown identities and step into their next era with clarity and confidence. Asia shares her own pivot from p...

Episode 020 — Overcoming Depression, Anxiety & Emotional Trauma with Mark Blacknell When depression and anxiety become your identity, it can feel like there’s no way out—only survival. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Mark Blacknell, a former Marine who grew up in working-class Philadelphia, served time in jail, and fought through severe depression, a...

Episode 019 — Overcoming AI Resistance with Al Kuschner AI can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and even threatening—especially if you don’t come from a technical background. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Al Kushner, a thought leader, award-winning author, and innovator in AI-driven personal branding, to explore how anyone can overcome resistance to AI...

Episode 018 — Overcoming Traumatic Death with Father Nathan Castle, O.P. What if some souls get “stuck” after traumatic deaths? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Father Nathan Castle,  a Dominican priest who has spent more than 25 years helping over 500 souls who died suddenly—through accidents, suicides, overdoses, and other traumas—adjust to life after d...

Episode 017: Overcoming Procrastination with Barbara Stone What if procrastination isn’t a bad habit… but a signal? A sign that something deeper needs attention—clarity, courage, or permission to become who you really are. In this episode of Overcoming Anything , we explore the emotional, mental, and practical layers of procrastination and how to finally move through them with intention. Barb Ston...

Episode 016 — Overcoming a Toxic Family with Carolina Bracco What happens when the people meant to love and protect you are the ones who cause the deepest wounds?  In this episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Carolina Bracc o , a licensed mental health therapist who helps adult children of dysfunctional families heal from childhood trauma. Carolina shares her story o...

Episode 15: Overcoming Everesting with Clay Eschrich What does it really take to keep going when your body is screaming to stop, the weather turns against you, and you’ve already been “tapped out” more than once? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , we explore what happens when you commit to something so hard it forces you to meet the strongest — and the weakest — parts of yourself. Clay Eschr...

Episode 14: Overcoming Stuck Energy at Home with Feng Shui — with Kimberley Gallagher In this enlightening episode of Overcoming Anything , we sit down with Kimberley Gallagher , founder of The Feng Shui Flow and a globally respected Feng Shui expert who bridges the gap between traditional Feng Shui and modern living. From her own turning point during lockdown to becoming the resident Feng Shui ex...

Episode 013: Overcoming a Haunted House with D Paul What if the darkness you felt wasn’t just paranormal—but energy drawn to your light? In this powerful and spine-tingling episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with D Paul, a Disabled U.S. Navy Veteran and Native American Holy Man, who has spent his life walking between two worlds: the physical and the spiritual. D Paul shares his journey of...

Episode 012: Overcoming Incarceration with Walter Lawton What if prison wasn’t the end — but the wake-up call that changed everything? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Walter Lawton, who spent nine years incarcerated and then rebuilt his life through consistency, faith, and the power of a strong support system. His story is one of redemption, resilience, and the courage to...

Episode 011: Overcoming Sexual Abuse with Kimberly Barrett What happens when the pain you’ve buried for years finally begins to surface? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Kimberly Barrett , a Psychic Medium, Energy Healer, Intuitive Coach, and Light Leader who courageously shares her journey of overcoming childhood sexual trauma, emotional numbness, and rediscovering her pow...

Episode 10: Overcoming Near-Death Experience with Kathy McDaniel What if dying became the moment you truly learned how to live? In this extraordinary episode of Overcoming Anything , host Anne Vryonides sits down with Kathy McDaniel , author of the memoir “Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat,” to explore one of the most profound experiences imaginable — a distressing near-death experience that transfor...

Episode 009: Overcoming Manic Depression with Benjamin "Bencasso" Barnes In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything , we sit down with Benjamin Barnes , also known as Bencasso —a musician, artist, author, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder—who has faced the depths of manic depression and psychosis. From losing everything to finding resilience through creativity, community, and fait...

Episode 008: Overcoming Career Transitions with Len Ward What happens when the security of corporate America no longer feels aligned with your future? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Len Ward , entrepreneur and founder, who shares his journey of leaving a steady paycheck behind to step into the uncertainty of business ownership. From the fear of supporting a young family,...

Episode 007 — Overcoming Strict Religious Beliefs with Michela Giordano Castro What happens when the faith you were raised in no longer feels like home? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Michela Giordano Castro, a licensed clinical social worker and non-religious spirituality coach who bravely shares her journey of leaving fundamentalist Christianity. From grief and anger to...

EP006: Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen with Kristen Shea What does it take to show up authentically in a world that constantly pressures us to hide behind masks? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Kristen Shea, a psychic intuitive, channel, and spiritual mentor who helps women overcome the fear of being seen. Kristen shares her journey of hitting rock bottom, discovering he...

Episode 005: Overcoming Male-Dominated Cultures with Toni Will What does it take to thrive in a space where very few women have gone before? In this episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Toni Will, the first female GM in ECHL history and a trailblazing leader in professional hockey. Toni shares her journey of breaking barriers, navigating leadership in male-dominated industries, and emb...

Episode 004: Overcoming a Toxic Relationship with Alisa Gracheva What does it take to heal after an abusive and toxic relationship? In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything , licensed psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva shares her raw story of resilience—from moving countries alone at 18, surviving abuse, facing health struggles, and finding the discipline and tools that helped her reclaim her l...

Episode 003: Overcoming a Busy Mind with Tania Ho Is your mind constantly racing with “what ifs” and endless to-do lists? In this empowering episode of Overcoming Anything , I sit down with Tania Ho—an intuitive soul guide, meditation teacher, and founder of Museflower Retreat & Spa in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Tania has dedicated her life to helping others quiet their busy minds, reconnect with t...

Episode 002: Overcoming Losing a Child with Selima Maxine Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare—and one of the most profound heartbreaks a human being can endure. In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything , I talk with Selima Maxine , an international attorney, Fulbright Scholar, grief coach, and spiritual teacher who faced the unimaginable: the loss of her son. Selima shares her...

Episode 001: Overcoming Fear with Billy Mandarino  Billy Mandarino explains how he overcame complete paralysis caused by Guillain-Barre syndrome after COVID-19. Billy shares the mindset, spiritual practices, and quantum healing techniques that helped him walk again in just 21 days. Listeners will walk away with practical tools to conquer fear, rewire their awareness, and find peace in the present...