The Overcomer’s Podcast

Pete Holman is many things, a national taekwondo champion, a physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, an international presenter, an author, and an inventor.  You may wonder how one man can do so many things, but he is able to do all of this and more.  Not only has he found the drive to do all of this, but he has done so at the hands of adversity, overcoming obstacles...

Meet Jeremy Herider, life coach, business consultant, professional athlete, podcaster… the list goes on. How can one person even have so many titles? That’s just what you get when you’re living as your Optimal Self. As a pioneer in two professional sports, Jeremy has spent a lifetime building the elite habits necessary to thrive not only in pro sports, but in every other venture that he’s been a p...

On a whim, a prayer, and without a job to support his dual income life, he made a crazy move, leaving his dead end hotel career to pursue whatever would come way In Sunny Southern California. 10 years later, after 13 years marriage and becoming a father to two beautiful daughters he made the heart wrenching, yet necessary bold move to come out of the closet, living his truth as a gay man. In the m...

Martin Rooney is on a mission to make a world of better coaches.  In addition to being an internationally recognized coach, speaker and best-selling author Martin is also a former US bobsledder, Division I track athlete, Judo black belt, two-time Guinness World Record holder and the creator of Training for Warriors which is a fitness company running programs in 200 locations in 20 different countr...

In this episode we had a chance to talk with a Living Legend. Elaine is a sparkling, vivacious, motivational public speaker, known and loved by thousands for her warmth, spontaneity, and personal inspiration to others toward a greater joy of living. Even at 95 her appearances are vital, dynamic and life changing to people of all ages. She stimulates, motivates and educates! Since her early days as...

Mark Fisher is an international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Through keynotes, courses, and coaching, Mark helps training gym owners achieve financial success and personal freedom. Mark’s most popular topics include building cult-like cultures, time management, and “sales and marketing for good human beings.” He's also excellent at playing with puppies, though to date, he has not been pa...

Sarah is an Iraq War Veteran, All-American Collegiate Athlete, Fitness Professional, former Volunteer Firefighter, and mom of 2 little girls. Most relevant to the fitness enthusiast, she is the inventor of those FitFighter hoses that you can now find in 103 and Dicks Sporting good locations.  Sarah has been on Shark Tank twice for this invention .  She originally invented this product as a way to...

Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast are co-hosts of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone podcast.  They normally discuss Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Running, Longevity, Vitality and Healthy People Doing Healthy Things on their own show.  However, in this episode they are our guests on our show and we got them talking about themselves.  These two are amazing human beings with amazing stories of o...

Sara is a visionary leader that has transformed the fitness education community.  She is the CEO of SCW. SCW Fitness Education has been in business for 38 years and is the largest provider of continuing education conferences in the world focusing on Group Fitness and Personal Training with an emphasis on execution, leadership and management. Sara is a successful business owner and advisor, she is...

Social media:  @slashfitness @brockybalboa11 @joeslash23 On July 2, 2012 Joe Ardagna and Austin Brock turned their dreams and passions into reality when they opened Slash Fitness, a boutique style semi private, group, and personal training studio.  Originally from Boston, Joe Ardagna, 40, came to Fla. 16 years ago and joined the National Personal Training Institute where he received honors and bes...

Todd Durkin is a Motivational Speaker, Personal Trainer, Best Selling Author and Life Transformer. He has been a trainer to Drew Brees, Ladainian Tomlinson and many other top professional athletes.  Todd is also known for being one of the television shows stars of NBC Strong. His goal is to IMPACT and inspire the WORLD to greatness!   In this episode you will get to know the real Todd Durkin.  In...

Jesse Cole is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Fans First Entertainment and author of the book Find Your Yellow Tux.  Jesse was on his way to becoming a professional baseball player when he injured his shoulder.  It was this adversity that spurred him in the direction where he has made more positive impact than he ever could have made as a pro baseball player.    Enjoy the show? Subscribe, rate,...

In this episode Georgia Verdier discusses the adversity that is brought on by racism in America.  Georgia has been President of the Elmira-Corning branch of the NAACP for the past twenty-seven (27) years.  She holds a Master’s degree in Education, with a concentration in psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Public Service Administration. Ms. Verdier believes that life is a journey, and that indivi...

Bedros Keuilian is a best-selling author, speaker and business consultant. He’s the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest growing franchises.  Bedros acted as a mentor to Travis and Cyndy when they decided to franchise Journey.  In this episode Bedros shares about being abused as a child, growing up as a poverty stricken immigrant and what has helped him become the lea...

Damon West, a former Division 1 college quarterback, was sentenced to 65 years or basically life in prison.  In this episode he shares about his redemptive Journey through incarceration to his miraculous release and how he has turned his life around to become the person he is today.  Damon was a drug addict and now he is a motivational speaker, professor and author of two books, The Coffee Bean co...

Our names are Travis and Cyndy Barnes.  We’re married and we have overcome a ton of adversity together. We started Journey Fitness in April of 2013 while living in a FEMA trailer on an unemployment check.  We were living in the FEMA trailer because our home had been flooded to the second floor.  We had recently purchased this home after Travis came home from spending almost a decade in prison. Thr...