The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen

How do you provide healthcare to those who can’t make it to a clinic? In this powerful episode, Ian Bowen is joined by his cousin, Arielle Banks, a family nurse practitioner and street medicine pioneer dedicated to advancing health equity in Los Angeles. Dr. Banks shares her journey from growing up with a heart for service to launching a street medicine program that meets unhoused patients exactly...

What if your biggest relationship failure could become your greatest breakthrough? In this deeply insightful episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Bryan Power, relationship coach and founder of My Relationship Fail. Bryan opens up about his own journey through a dysfunctional childhood, abandonment wounds, and a marriage that nearly ended in divorce, sharing how he turned his pain into a powerful coac...

What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t working harder, but thinking smarter? In this power-packed episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Steven Hadley, former owner of Daphne FitBody Bootcamp and founder of Gym Owner Advantage. Steven shares his journey from firefighting entrepreneur to strategic CEO, revealing how he learned to swap the daily grind for intentional growth. Drawing from his 14+...

What if your greatest brush with death became the fuel to help others step into their future selves? In this raw and powerful episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Robyn Tanner, a certified future self coach, host of the Daily Fight podcast, and bestselling author of The Machete Mentality. Robyn pulls back the curtain on her harrowing medical journey, from being misdiagnosed by nine doctors while suff...

What if chasing success didn’t have to mean burning out? In this deeply insightful episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Kathy Oneto, an executive and life-work coach, speaker, and founder of Sustainable Ambition. Kathy brings a refreshing and realistic approach to ambition, one that aligns high achievement with personal well-being. Drawing from her experience as a former triathlete and marathon runne...

What does it truly mean to be resilient when your life depends on the gift of a stranger? In this profoundly moving episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Victoria Mitchell, an extraordinary advocate and motivational speaker. Victoria unveils her incredible journey of being born with an ultra-rare urea cycle disorder, a condition that made protein her kryptonite and threatened her life from infancy. Sh...

What if your greatest pain was the very foundation of your purpose? In this powerful episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Lorayne Michaels, a certified personal trainer, wellness coach, and purpose-driven speaker. Lorayne pulls back the curtain on her journey from a shattered "perfect life"marked by abusive relationships, divorce, and rock-bottom self-worth, to building a mission dedicated to helping...

What happens when your identity is shattered in an instant, and the very thing that defined you is now a threat to your life? Tara Benoit, a speaker, bestselling author, and 2025 American Heart Association Woman of Impact, joins Ian Bowen to share her harrowing and inspiring journey of surviving a SCAD heart attack at 46. As a lifelong athlete in the best shape of her life, Tara’s world collapsed...

What happens when the strategic partnership you bet your entire company on collapses overnight, leaving you to fire your family and face financial ruin? Jodi Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Green Goo. Jodi pulls back the curtain on her incredible journey from blending clinical care and plant-based medicine to building a nationally recognized, family-run brand, only to have it all come crashing...

What does it take to rebuild a life from rock bottom, federal prison, and addiction into one of purpose and success? In this raw and powerful episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Chad Dunn, a certified behavioral change specialist and the co-founder of MOVE Human Performance Center. Chad unveils his incredible journey from a promising career in physical therapy to a devastating spiral of drug use and...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by navigating the complexities of today's teenagers? In this profoundly insightful and practical episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Leigh Devine, a seasoned therapist and founder of Lotus of Life Counseling with over 23 years of experience. Leigh pulls from her vast expertise in schools, hospitals, and private practice to shed light on the inner world of adolescents and...

What does it take to transform a niche remedy into a globally recognized performance brand used by elite athletes? In this insightful and tactical episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Filip Keuppens, the visionary CEO of The Pickle Juice Company. Filip pulls back the curtain on his journey of building Pickle Juice, the only scientifically proven beverage to stop muscle cramps in 60 seconds. He shares...

Do you want to understand the root cause of your health issues instead of just treating the symptoms? In this enlightening and science-backed episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Dr. Remina Panjwani, a board-certified internal medicine physician and functional medicine expert. Dr. Remina pulls back the curtain on the powerful differences between conventional and functional medicine, explaining how a...

What if the biggest thing holding you back is a story you don't even know you're telling yourself? In this profound and eye-opening episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Abby Havermann, a psychotherapist-turned-coach who illuminates the unconscious self-betrayals that keep us stuck. Abby masterfully blends clinical psychology, cutting-edge neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to explain how our thoughts,...

Have you ever felt stuck in a career that looks good on paper but drains your soul? In this powerful and relatable episode, Ian Bowen sits down with Kaitlin Capek, who made the courageous leap from a high-stress corporate finance career to becoming a certified nutrition coach and fitness professional. Kaitlin opens up about her journey as a high-achiever, the intense burnout that led to a breaking...

What if the key to unlocking your highest potential wasn't about working harder, but about thinking differently? Award-winning Master Certified Coach Angie Wisdom joins the Positive Persistence Podcast to dismantle the myth that success is solely built on grind and performance. Angie shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood that shaped her drive for external validation to a top fin...

A seven-year-old boy had his arm torn off in a Walmart parking lot grew up to become a powerful coach. Now, he’s teaching CEOs and high performers how to transform their deepest pain into their greatest strength. Brian Bogert, a human behavior and success coach, joins the show to share one of the most harrowing and transformative stories we’ve ever featured. He recounts the day a stranger’s mistak...

How does a former special education student who couldn't read a book until her senior year of college become a national leader in education, a TEDx speaker, and the CEO of a movement saving teachers from burnout? Rae Hughart, CEO of Teach Better and founder of the Teachers Deserve It movement, joins the show for a powerful conversation about her journey from being a self-proclaimed "worst student"...

What does it take to become one of the fewer than 800 people in human history to travel to space? Christopher Huie, the 19th Black astronaut and first Jamaican American to journey beyond our atmosphere, joins the show to share his incredible path from a latchkey kid in Florida to rocket scientist and space pioneer. He opens up about growing up surrounded by the echoes of shuttle launches, how Star...

How does a violent, rage-filled teenager transform into a celebrated Hollywood trainer and model, only to have it all threatened by a rare disease that left him paralyzed from the neck down? John Petrelli, a two-time author, speaker, and 30-year veteran fitness coach to the stars, shares his incredible journey from a lost youth seeking identity in bar fights to finding purpose by helping others. H...

What does it take for a successful, functional addict to finally surrender and ask for help? Tom Lyman, a men’s life coach and founder of The Joy Hour, shares his raw and powerful story of a 12-year battle with addiction, adultery, and a double life that nearly cost him everything. He reveals the pivotal moment in his backyard on Thanksgiving that became his "rock foundation," the humbling journey...

What if the key to healing trauma and transforming relationships lies in a hidden biological gift we all possess? Dr. Josiane Bonte, a family and systems researcher with over 22 years of experience, unveils the science and soul of compassionate love: a powerful force encoded in our DNA. In this profound conversation, she reveals how embracing our shadow selves, practicing self-compassion, and shif...

What happens when life forces you into leadership during your darkest hour? Sarah Dumont shares her powerful journey from corporate food service to reluctantly inheriting her mother's Fit Body Bootcamp locations after losing her to cancer. Through raw vulnerability, Sarah reveals how she transformed overwhelming grief and crippling anxiety into entrepreneurial strength, discovering her life's purp...

How can you become the leader of your own life before leading others? Rich Lohman, a leadership expert and high-performance coach, joins Ian Bowen to unpack the transformative power of self-leadership. Rich shares his journey from people-pleasing to purposeful growth, the science behind DISC personality assessments, and why a growth plan is non-negotiable for success. In this episode, you’ll disco...

How does a luxury hotel manager transform his health and life by opening a fitness studio? Uriel Baker, a former hospitality executive turned Fit Body Bootcamp owner, shares his incredible journey from Jamaica to the U.S., his 30-year career in luxury hotels, and the wake-up call that led him to prioritize health and family. In this conversation, Uriel reveals: 1. His Jamaican upbringing and early...