Sean

Stories that Empower

Listen to inspiring and empowering life stories from guests that have overcome challenges and share 'nuggets of life wisdom'. There is hope and light for you, as well. You are not alone. You are loved.

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Sean

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

204 Paul Corson 09.08.2021

Paul had visionary experiences, where he felt the source of God's power. He felt, touched and was overwhelmed by a loving light, which he was in the embrace of a God like force. Paul's experiences were validated as credible. He shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - we are here for a purpose - we are much more than physical presence - we are an energetic presence - our conscious energy is...

203 Kathy Pooler 02.08.2021

Kathy experienced many challenges in her life, to include two emotionally abusive marriages, an alcoholic son and a life threatening cancer. She lived with guilt and shame. Kathy relied on her faith to get through each day and to climb out of the abyss. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - it's a matter of perspective - refocus your energy on the positive - never give up hope - forg...

202 Michael Woodward 26.07.2021

Michael's house was becoming a burden to him and his family. They were trying to hold onto this place. When they kicked out of their home (by their landlord), they chose not to view this as a tragic story, but rather as an exciting story. So, they went on an adventure and traveled as a family. This changed what they value as a family. Michael shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - put oth...

201 Karen Noe 19.07.2021

When Karen was going through a very difficult time in her life, she yelled at God. She asked "am I going to be OK?". Karen saw a light, which enveloped her and was spreading a message of peace. She empowers others to feel deceased loved ones. Karen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - become aware of the signs of deceased loved ones - ask them to give you a 'without a doubt' sign - signs...

200 Connie Bombaci 12.07.2021

Connie was diagnosed with a degenerative nerve disease. She was introduced to a pup that was neglected, abused, beaten and starved. Connie saw opportunities that were endless through his eyes. She realized that there were no boundaries to his love and hope. This gave Connie inspiration to try. She came to learn hope and not give up. Connie shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - you are wo...

199 Tatz Holmes 05.07.2021

Tatz experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse and assault. She attempted suicide. Tatz went on a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. She realized that she had given away her power and needed to make some changes in her life. Tatz went on a healing journey. Today, she's in love with life and she helps others along their journeys of self love. Tatz shares the following powerful...

198 Spencer Gorman-Prow 28.06.2021

Spencer experienced sexual abuse as a child. Initially, he suppressed this traumatic event. He began journaling. As he wrote, the fog lifted and he began a journey of self healing. He was no longer ashamed of it and was not hiding anymore. Today, as a chef, he enjoys working with others and creates a safe space in the kitchen. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - find a trusted person to disc...

197 Amara Dumlao 21.06.2021

Amara grew up moving to many places. She sought a sense of 'where is home'. Place making was initially challenging. However, she learned to be good at resource gathering and became a global citizen. Today, she brings people together digitally. Amara shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom: - home is the space where people find a common ground - nurture relationships with people - there's alw...

Special - Barbara Santarelli 20.06.2021

Barbara's father abandoned his family, when she was 3 years old. As she grew up, she had a hunger to get to know her dad. She felt mixed emotions, including anger, hope, rejecting him, wanting to make up for lost time and letting go. Through this journey, Barbara was able to find forgiveness. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - it's never too late to forgive - consider looking at u...

196 Ed Ahern 14.06.2021

Ed worked for 54 years. Once he entered retirement, he didn't want to simply vegetate. Ed always wanted to write, so he took courses. He achieved his goal of coming better and accepted as a writer. Ed shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom: - recognize who and where you are - work in the measure of your own capability - you don't have to stop producing, when you retire - keep your mind unru...

195 Linda Strader 07.06.2021

As one of the first women to work on a Forest Service fire crew, Linda was harassed and discriminated. The more her male colleagues discouraged her, the more determined she became. Linda shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - you can do anything when you test yourself - never give up - ignore those that discourage you - you don't need the approval of others - you can turn things around to fit you...

194 Shawn Murphy 31.05.2021

Shawn is fascinated by how to live our best lives. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - let people experience who you are - show up fully as who you are - be authentic - belonging is feeling valued, wanted and welcomed https://twitter.com/theshawnmurphy tags: Shawn, Murphy, writer, author, organizational, culture, change, practitioner, workshop, facilitator, story, stories, that, empo...

193 Thomas Blackwell 24.05.2021

Thomas' daughter died as a baby, which brought him and his family to their knees. He and his spouse knew they had a moment of choice. They decided that the victim (why me) mentality would not serve them. Instead, they chose the 'what can I learn' from this mindset. As a result, they found love and gratitude in life's tough situations. Thomas shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - life hap...

192 Laurel Mintz 17.05.2021

Laurel was studying to become an attorney, but realized that she didn't enjoy it. Then, out of the blue, she had to put things on hold to run her father's furniture company, as he was fighting cancer. She taught herself how to run his company through the school of hard knocks. Fortunately, her father survived the cancer. After leaving her father's business, she discovered that marketing resonated...

191 Betsy Graziani Fasbinder 10.05.2021

Betsy is fascinated by how people make it through setbacks. With her "The Morning Glory Project" podcast, she's on a journey to understand what it is that makes some people make it through challenges and to share this knowledge with others. She shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom: - just do the next right thing - it's in the telling of our stories, that we connect with one another - it c...

190 Joe Bauer 03.05.2021

Joe and his fiancee have found a way to fulfill their dream of exploring all the US National Parks, while working from the road and empowering others. By traveling the US, they have immersed themselves in micro cultures and created lifelong friendships. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - find inspiration through others' stories - live more now - live it, do it, document it and inspi...

189 Bryan Falchuk 26.04.2021

Bryan recognized that seeking his own happiness may have caused harm to those he loved. By finding clarity, he transformed his previous dysfunctional relationship to a healthier place. Today, he uses his knowledge to enable others to build better relationships. Bryan shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - pause and reflect on what you want - have direct conversations with those you love -...

188 Joan Dempsey 19.04.2021

Joan's story is about empowering others to write and complete their novels. She shares these nuggets of life wisdom: what you do, matters focus on what you love to do you do not need outside affirmation or permission you are entitled to 'do the work' perseverance is key focus on your key objective "What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your desti...

187 Sean Harvey 12.04.2021

Sean's frustration with his work environment and the lack of creativity were catalysts for him to become more comfortable in his own skin and come to a place of more gender balance. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: stop being right and be more curious break down the walls that keep us separate access all of you learn who you are be who you are authentically become more unfiltered relax your...

186 Ron Price 05.04.2021

Ron empowers others to see potential they have, may have taken for granted and/or may be hidden for them. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: events in our lives can be turned to good every problem contains within it a seed of equivalent or greater benefit we can't change the past sometimes you just need to figure out how to get through the next step you're not meant to do it alone ... ask for...

185 Greg Centineo 29.03.2021

If you want to feel energized, then you've got to listen to Greg's empowering story. He helps others to achieve their dreams. Greg shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - look at challenges equally - it takes an open mind to overcome - anything is possible - become brave - jump regardless - don't wait for the fear to leave - start to become brave https://www.gregcentineo.com https://www.in...

184 Marilyn Hagar 22.03.2021

You've got to check to Marilyn's empowering story on how she found her belonging in the circle of life. After her divorce and the feeling that her family had crumbled, she submerged herself in nature to find a sense of belonging. Marilyn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - the arts are connected to what's going on inside of us - we are part of nature - we find our deepest belonging in n...

183 Dr. Veronica Slaughter 15.03.2021

When Veronica was 8, she and her 3 siblings were abducted by their American father from her homeland of the Philippines. As an older sibling, she played the role of caretaker to her younger siblings. After 4 years, Veronica's mother was able to find her children and move them out. Even though her mom struggled to raise 4 children on her own, she taught Veronica to be a warrior, express kindness an...

182 Sharon Dukett 08.03.2021

Growing up, Sharon felt she had no future, because girls were discouraged from attending college. Her future felt pointless. Sharon ran away from home with her older sister at the age of 16. At first, the hippie movement in California was wonderful, but she realized that it wasn't what she thought it would be. Sharon was very depressed and felt suicidal. Then, she read a book, which helped her env...

Mindy Chernoff 01.03.2021

My guest today is Mindy Chernoff. She partners with horses to create a safe and trusted space, where you can experience mindfulness, peace and acceptance. I think you're going to love our conversation. Check it out and share! https://theresonanthorse.com tags: Mindy, Chernoff, writer, author, The, Resonant, Horse, Where, Soul, Lives, Sean, https://wheresoullives.com

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