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In this insightful podcast episode, host Daryl Dittmer speaks with leadership coach Rayna Schroeder about the journey from dissatisfaction to purposeful living. Rayna shares her unique upbringing as the child of deaf parents and her early immersion in responsibility, which shaped her initial understanding of leadership. She describes her evolution from a command-and-control approach to a more coll...

This episode of "When I Stop Fighting" features a heartfelt conversation between host Daryl Dittmer and his daughter-in-law, Margaret Landini, a transformational coach dedicated to helping women overcome food addiction and embrace self-trust. The discussion opens with reflections on the unique dynamic of their family relationship and the importance of sharing personal stories openly. Bot...

A heartfelt conversation with L. Michael Burt, an entrepreneur, actor, and the voice behind the ThriveWell Journey podcast. L Michael shares his story of resilience, having overcome significant health challenges such as a kidney transplant and cancer, as well as the instability of a nomadic childhood. These experiences ultimately shaped his belief in the importance of moving beyond mere survival t...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our Recovering guests from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all find meaningful recovery, and live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! These will be short journeys, so please enjoy! Please take whatever helps you out on your journey! Wishing everyone healing, health, peace, and cont...

Midwest | Working Class | Trauma | Mental Illness | Addiction | Coping | Evolution | Transformation | Honesty | Self-Discovery | Change In the latest episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," host Daryl Dittmer is joined by Rodd Duff, creator of the "Insights and Straight Talk" podcast. Their prior conversation had left Dittmer enthralled, and he was eager to explore Rodd&...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our guests (and me :)) from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! My intent is to pay forward the wisdom that has been imparted to me over the years, in the hope that you can find some of it useful for your life. These will be short journeys,...

Soulfulness | Professor | Hurdles | Opportunities | Growth | Challenge | Acceptance | Lemonade | Community | Support In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting," host Daryl Dittmer converses with Idongesit Obeya, a Nigerian nursing professor and podcast host. Dittmer expresses his admiration for Idongesit’s vibrant personality, which he discovered during his recent appearance on her podcas...

In this BONUS Episode, we welcome back our guests from the first half of Season 2, with short clips of their most helpful insights on how we can all live the life we've been dreaming about, inside and out! These will be short journeys, so please enjoy! Please take whatever helps you out on your journey! Wishing everyone healing, health, peace, and contentment. www.daryldittmer.com

Addiction | Treatment | Recovery | Health and Fitness | Making a Difference | Giving Back | Gratitude  In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting the Podcast," I am happy to welcome Angie Manson, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services.  Angie's journey began with substance use at age eleven in Reno, Nevada, leading her into addiction. After a series of legal troubles and a pivotal interven...

Loss | Despair | Uncertainty | Motivation | Support | Mission | Success | New Paths | Connection In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," I welcome Jonathan Emery, who shares his transformative journey following the loss of a two-decade job and a painful divorce.  This experience propelled Jon into self-discovery, leading him to embrace authenticity and strengthen his con...

Childhood Trauma | Neglect | PTSD | Isolation | Recovery | Sharing | Healing In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting - The Podcast," I’m very happy to welcome Mary Beth O'Connor, author of the memoir "From Junkie to Judge."  Mary Beth shares her journey from addiction to becoming a federal administrative law judge. She discusses her traumatic childhood marked by violence...

Yoga | Breath | Healing | Gratitude | Meditation | Mindfulness | Pranayama | Tranquility | Resilience In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," I speak with my dear friend Dr. Amit Anand, a board-certified expert in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine. Based in Boston, Dr. Anand has an impressive educational background, having obtained his MBBS from Seth GS Medical...

Recovery | Sharing | Stories | Challenges | Awakening | Self-Discovery | Commitment | Connection In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," I speak with Dr. Bob Beare, a psychologist and recovery expert. The conversation begins with a warm exchange, highlighting their deep connection and shared experiences, particularly around recovery and personal journeys. They discuss th...

Bad Choices | Struggle | Change | Faith | Introspection | Resonance | Healing | Good Choices | Inspiration In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," we welcome Omar Garcia, co-founder of the Omziel Healing Sanctuary. Omar reflects on his transformative journey, stating that growing up in Brooklyn shaped his understanding of life.  Omar acknowledges making bad choices, like...

Turmoil | Despair | Change | Transformation | 12 Steps | Resilience | Service | Gratitude | Sharing In this hard-hitting episode of "When I Stopped Fighting – The Podcast," I welcome Robert B., a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who has turned his life around. Robert opens up about his emotional journey, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share his story. He reflects on the...

Silent Suffering | Grief | Stories | Sharing | Healing | Mom | Triplets! | Empathy | Understanding In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," we welcome Angela Dunn-Cartledge, a working mom of triplets from Knoxville, Tennessee. With a background primarily in finance, Angela sought to connect with others on a deeper level, leading her to create her own podcast titled "...

Despair | Anguish | Meditation | Transformation | Critical Thinking | Overcoming | Dancing Souls | Awakening | Self-Discovery   Very happy to welcome Kathleen Flanagan to "When I Stop Fighting - The Podcast." Kathleen shares her transformative journey, which began at sixteen when she faced suicidal thoughts. Introduced to meditation by her mother, she experienced a profound connection wi...

Dysfunction | Betrayal | Sexual Abuse | Recovery | Raising Awareness | Sharing | Giving Back    In this episode of "When I Stop Fighting – The Podcast," I welcome Tom Patrick Reilly, who shares his compelling story of resilience and courage.  Tom, originally from Chicago, experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by family struggles, including a father who was an alcoholic and a police o...

Adversity | Struggle | Not Fitting In | Unraveling | Addictions Grip | Personal Growth | Helping Others Ryan Penley has over six years of sobriety. Ryan has transformed his experiences with addiction into valuable lessons for others still struggling, embodying hope and resilience. He not only shares his personal journey but also aims to inspire those still in the depths of addiction through his de...

Dysfunction | Dreams | Working Tirelessly | Approval | Overcoming | Learning | Applying | Freedom  Randy Wilson, is a dedicated advocate for personal and financial transformation through his Rich Mind podcast. Randy, mentored by influential figures such as Jim Rohn, Bob Proctor, and Robert Kiyosaki, blends his enthusiasm for personal growth with practical financial education to inspire individuals...

Planting Seeds | The Power of Sustained Effort | Social Work | A.A. | Recovery | Rebuilding Relationships   Janice was raised in a dysfunctional home and with parents who had a history of alcoholism in their lineage. Not a blame thing, just the reality of her beginning in life. Through high school and her younger years, Janice only experimented with alcohol and drugs. She was driven to do better t...

Choices | Mistakes | Lessons | Learning | Surrender | Life Knows How to Life | Allowing | Pillars of Salt Kali’s story of becoming “sick and tired of being sick and tired” is one that so many of us can relate to. Sometimes we must get to a point where we’re worn out, exhausted with our own bs … just done. How our minds and what we allow to be real for us is how our life can unfold, until we change...

Stoicism | 12 Steps | Sobriety | Recovery | Giving Back Ryan and I discuss our love of mountains, hiking, outdoors, national parks, and the healing power of those pursuits. Ryan shares his story of powerlessness, although not as early on in life as many who have been on the path of addiction and/or alcoholism. The drinking really started to escalate after the first couple of years in college. The...

This is a compilation of short reels from Season 1 concerning recovery and healing. Some great wisdom in these reels. Season 2 starting April 16, 2025! Stay tuned! Enjoy!

Before we crank up Season 2 on April 16, we thought we'd re-run a couple of the most popular episodes, so those who may have missed them can have a look or a listen! This episode is Sarah Sandidge, a Life and Recovery Coach who was good enough to share her story. Enjoy!