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Fred Rutman is a former marketer and college professor who struggled with his health and fitness for years. Fred was making his way to a healthier lifestyle until he had the rug pulled out from underneath him in 2009, leaving him with dozens of concussions, post-concussion syndrome, PTSD, and a dangerous medical condition which almost cost him his life. He is also the author of the soon to be rele...

Erik DaRosa is a motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and co-host of the From Survivor to Thriver Podcast, where he is on a mission to shatter the stigma of mental health issues and have open and honest conversations regarding mental health. Erik is also a ski instructor at the Aspen Skiing Company and spends his summers as the lead mountain bike coach for Sacred Cycle—a Colorado based no...

Movement expert, mind-body specialist, author, and Feldenkrais practitioner Scott Forrester returns to the show to discuss the depth of the meaning of the word freedom, the true spirit of a warrior, and how to get what you want in life. Scott explains that freedom liberates you to be able to make choices, to let go of the expectations others put on you as well as the ones you put on yourself. He a...

Maccabee Griffin is the founder and owner of Mack Griffin VO, a company whose mission is to help business thrive by using proven voice-over techniques to bring his clients' products or services to a broader audience in the digital world. Mack integrates his extensive and diverse life experiences from the theater and the military to behind the mic to shares his clients' stories. He is also the host...

Devan Schultz is an expert in Sport and Performance Psychology who facilitates conversations around the valuable life skills which can be learned through sports and the great outdoors. She has worked in a variety of populations from youth to collegiate athletes, competitive skiers and snow boarders, firefighters, and more. Devan also has extensive experience teaching Mindfulness in Nature, has wor...

Marie Sonneman is a financial coach who helps women find their confidence in every aspect of their lives by taking control of their finances. As a police officer for over 15 years, Marie struggled with her own confidence as well as imposter syndrome. But that all changed once she took control of her financial life. Marie is also the host of the popular podcast called Ordinary to Badass, which focu...

Gurds Hundal is an empath educator, self-healing expert, author, generational pattern shifter, coach, and host of the Inner Light Project Podcast. Gurds takes a holistic approach to helping her clients identify what is holding them back in life and provides tools to help them be their own healer. She is the author of the book titled Educo: 52 Quotes for a Better Life, which is a starting point for...

Dina Rifkin is a life coach who helps women in dating, relationships, and empowerment. She is also an author, healer, speaker, priest, and doctorate student of Chinese Medicine. Her recently released book is titled Date Better, Darling! Dina is a self-proclaimed "bad dater," which resulted in disastrous relationships as well as two divorces. In a moment of clarity, Dina realized that she needed to...

James Perdue is an expert in resilience, perseverance, and mental toughness. He is a Doctor of Education, teacher, and coach who motivates people to triumph over tragedies. James is also known as The Professor of Perseverance, a title he has certainly earned the hard way. James is also an author of several children's books featuring his beloved companion and service dog, Ricardo. Through Ricardo,...

Sara Deacon is an enthusiastic life coach, faithful believer, energetic martial artist, lifelong artist, and mom of three young sons. She is passionate about martial arts, personal development, and lifelong learning. Sara is also the host of the popular podcast Martial Arts and Crafts. Sara explains that she became hooked on martial arts simply by watching her sons' karate classes and listening to...

Maison Collawn is a free lance blogger and host of The MC Anime podcast, which discusses anime, geek culture, as well as Japanese and Asian studies. He is also an expert on overcoming obstacles through patience, practice, and perseverance. Maison was labeled as developmentally delayed after experiencing multiple seizures as a baby and young child. He was later diagnosed with Asperger's, Autism, an...

Krisztian Riez is the founder and owner of Mind Bloome, a platform and community for anyone suffering with mental health issues. Like many people, Kris suffered from mental health issues for many years until he developed new skills and behaviors that dealt with addressing the core root of his trauma and mental health challenges. Kris is now dedicated to helping others find their own path to mental...

Anne Martin is the founder and owner of the Empowered Leadership Movement, which helps people improve the quality of every aspect of their lives. She is also a power partner of Mountain Mind Tricks, a resource which helps wildland firefighters improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. Anne is also a former first responder who neglected her own physical and mental health to focus on her...

Rhonda Bolich-Lampo is a Wellness and Lifestyle Coach, speaker, author, and body reset coach. Her book is titled God Winks and Miracles Happen: A Story About Love, Faith, and Hope . She also has an eBook titled How to Protect Your Assets, Including Health, Life, and Business. Rhonda also has a signature talk titled How to Handle a Detour in Life, where she educates and inspires her audiences to be...

Amy Nordhues is a writer, author, speaker, and married mother of three. She is also a survivor of both sexual abuse as a child and as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her recently released memoir has already earned an award as well as rave reviews. Amy shares how she fell prey to a predatory psychiatrist who also happened to be a highly respected elder at the church she atten...

Alex Hatch is also known as The Curly Haired CEO, who empowers single women to create income and realize what is best for their body and their health by embracing and supporting their inner strength and beauty. Alex shares her own personal story and struggles with body image, weight loss, and eating disorders until she learned to embrace her curves and adopt a healthy lifestyle that also focused o...

Melinda Kunst is an author, speaker, domestic abuse advocate, hope dealer, and hula hooping momma. She is also the host of the Hope When There Is None podcast. Melinda is passionate about helping women find self-empowerment, self-respect, and self-love.   Melinda shares her personal story of breaking free from a dysfunctional marriage after years of repeated abuse, degradation, and humiliation. Sh...

Amanda Acker is a transformational coach, speaker, podcast host, and formerly incarcerated person. Amanda was riddled with shame, confusion, insecurity, inadequacy, and feeling unloved and unworthy when her mother walked away from her family home when Amanda was 15.   A series of poor choices led her on a path of drug abuse, homelessness, and eventually incarceration when she reluctantly participa...

Katie Gilbertson is a licensed mental health professional, founder and owner of Rainy Day Therapy, women's advocate, host of the Shame Rebel Podcast, and proud dog mom. Through Katie's own journey of self-awareness and discovery, she realized how much shame she was carrying and how it was impacting her life, her relationships, and her choices. She decided to go deeper and unravel the mantel of sha...

Cheryl Nifoussi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is also certified in psychoanalysis as well as marriage and family therapy. She is also the author of the newly released book "Feelings Are Friends," a book focused on school age children and their care givers which teaches kids compassion, problem solving, and decision making. This beautifully illustrated and informative book is written fro...

Thomas Wurm is the owner and creator of Mountain Mind Tricks, a company which focuses on life coaching, guided meditation, fitness, and nutrition. He is a Wildland Firefighter, Master NLP practitioner, author, coach, sports nutritionist, and fitness trainer. Thomas is also the host of The Conscious Fire Culture Podcast, which is about alternative mental health for wildland firefighters and connect...

Scott Forrester is a movement expert, mind-body specialist, licensed PTA (physical therapy assistant), Certified Personal Trainer, and Feldenkrais practitioner. He is also the host of The Aware Athlete Show and author of the book "The Aware Athlete: How the Wild Origins of our Human Nature and the New Science of Neuroplasticity are Redefining Fitness. Scott describes his lifelong passion for runni...

Cindy Saylor is the founder and owner of Saylor's Journey, which focuses on coaching, mentoring, and personal development based on brain health and mental wellness. She is also an NLP practitioner, Brain Health Educator, and advocate for mental wellness. Cindy is passionate about helping people change their lives by teaching them how to change their thoughts and their belief system. She believes t...

Bettina Brown is a physical therapist who is also board certified in both wound care and lymphedema management. Her professional experience, continuing education and expertise led her to work with clients one-on-one who are either going through, or have gone through, breast cancer treatment and lymphedema. Bettina is also the host of In The Rising Podcast, which focuses on sharing information and...

Sandy Kruse is a wife, mom, and cancer survivor. Her own health issues, along with having a child diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of 5, led her to pursue a career in Holistic Nutrition when she was in her 40s. She is the founder and owner of Sandy K Nutrition as well as the host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen Podcast. Sandy is a firm believer that even negative life...