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Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Resistance Using Brain Glue with James I. BondEpisode 025 — Overcoming Resistance Using Brain Glue with James BondIf you’ve ever had a great idea, a strong offer, or a meaningful message—yet still felt people tune out, hesitate, or say “I’ll think about it,” this episode is for you. In Episode 25 of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with James “Blond” Bond, one of America’s leading behavioral management specialists and the award-winning author of Brain Glue, to unpack why logic rarely closes the deal—and what actually moves people to action.James shares the real turning point that changed his car...
2026-01-2727 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming the Cancer Curveball with Joelle KaufmanEpisode 024 — Overcoming the Cancer Curveball with Joelle KaufmanWhen cancer shows up, most people brace for the worst. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Joelle Kaufman, who reframes cancer as a curveball you can learn to recognize, adapt to—and ultimately crush. With equal parts candor and humor, Joelle shares how she navigated a multi-generational cancer legacy and transformed her own triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis into one of the happiest, most purposeful seasons of her life.Joelle Kaufman is the author of Crus...
2026-01-2040 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Judgement to Build a Life-Saving Mission with John David GrahamEpisode 023 — Overcoming Judgement to Build a Life-Saving Mission with John David GrahamWhen the world labels you as “unwanted,” “dangerous,” or “beyond redemption,” what does it take to stand your ground and build something that changes lives? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with John David Graham, a man who faced fear, prejudice, and legal battles to create one of the most impactful reentry housing programs in the Midwest. John shares how he and his wife Kathy transformed opposition into opportunity, turning hostility into hope for thousands of formerly incarcerated men and women...
2026-01-1326 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Overprotecting Our Kids with Dr. Dianne OlveraEpisode 022 — Overcoming Overprotecting Our Kids with Dr. Diane OlveraIf your parenting comes from deep love but still feels exhausting, overwhelming, or tense, you’re not doing it wrong—you may just be doing too much for your child instead of with them.In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Dr. Diane Olvera, a former diplomat and intelligence professional turned board-certified educational therapist, to explore how overprotecting—often rooted in care and fear—can quietly limit confidence, self-trust, and independence.Dr. Diane Olvera is a board-certified educationa...
2026-01-0635 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Old Identities with Asia DoreEpisode 021 — Overcoming Old Identities with Asia DoreIf your business (or life) no longer fits who you’re becoming, you’re not “behind”—you’re evolving. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Asia Dore, a brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs shed outgrown identities and step into their next era with clarity and confidence. Asia shares her own pivot from photographer to strategist, the grief of letting go, and the simple brand framework that makes reinvention feel actionable—even when you’re in the messy middle.Asia Dore is a brand strateg...
2025-12-3028 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming PTSD & Anxiety with Mark BlacknellEpisode 020 — Overcoming Depression, Anxiety & Emotional Trauma with Mark BlacknellWhen depression and anxiety become your identity, it can feel like there’s no way out—only survival. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Mark Blacknell, a former Marine who grew up in working-class Philadelphia, served time in jail, and fought through severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Today, Mark supports death row inmates and senior citizens in nursing homes, and shares a grounded, no-fluff approach to healing: stop, address it, get support, and build a daily practice—one moment at a tim...
2025-12-2736 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming AI Resistance with Al KushnerEpisode 019 — Overcoming AI Resistance with Al KuschnerAI can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and even threatening—especially if you don’t come from a technical background. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Al Kushner, a thought leader, award-winning author, and innovator in AI-driven personal branding, to explore how anyone can overcome resistance to AI and use it as a powerful ally instead of a threat.Al shares how he went from navigating steep learning curves to becoming an AI authority—building his own AI “board of advisors” and using AI agents to sa...
2025-12-1619 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming & Releasing Trapped Souls with Father Nathan CastleEpisode 018 — Overcoming Traumatic Death with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.What if some souls get “stuck” after traumatic deaths?In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Father Nathan Castle, a Dominican priest who has spent more than 25 years helping over 500 souls who died suddenly—through accidents, suicides, overdoses, and other traumas—adjust to life after death.These souls come to him in dreams seeking healing for what he calls Interrupted Death Experiences. This episode explores what happens after sudden death, why some souls struggle to transition, and how hea...
2025-12-0935 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Procrastination with Barbara StoneEpisode 017: Overcoming Procrastination with Barbara StoneWhat if procrastination isn’t a bad habit… but a signal? A sign that something deeper needs attention—clarity, courage, or permission to become who you really are. In this episode of Overcoming Anything, we explore the emotional, mental, and practical layers of procrastination and how to finally move through them with intention.Barb Stone’s path to “success” wasn’t linear. After 20+ years in senior leadership, she realized she was living someone else’s definition of success—and began studying resilience, positive psychology, and coaching. Today she’s a leadership...
2025-12-0231 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming A Toxic Family with Carolina BraccoEpisode 016 — Overcoming a Toxic Family with Carolina BraccoWhat happens when the people meant to love and protect you are the ones who cause the deepest wounds? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Carolina Bracco, a licensed mental health therapist who helps adult children of dysfunctional families heal from childhood trauma. Carolina shares her story of growing up in a toxic household—the pain of emotional neglect and control—and how she learned to reclaim her power, peace, and identity through boundaries, inner-c...
2025-11-2523 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Everesting with Clay EschrichEpisode 15: Overcoming Everesting with Clay EschrichWhat does it really take to keep going when your body is screaming to stop, the weather turns against you, and you’ve already been “tapped out” more than once? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, we explore what happens when you commit to something so hard it forces you to meet the strongest — and the weakest — parts of yourself.Clay Eschrich grew up in Ten Sleep, Wyoming at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, later becoming a science teacher, coach, and eventually a senior leader in the financ...
2025-11-1835 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Stuck Energy at Home with Feng Shui — with Kimberley GallagherEpisode 14: Overcoming Stuck Energy at Home with Feng Shui — with Kimberley GallagherIn this enlightening episode of Overcoming Anything, we sit down with Kimberley Gallagher, founder of The Feng Shui Flow and a globally respected Feng Shui expert who bridges the gap between traditional Feng Shui and modern living. From her own turning point during lockdown to becoming the resident Feng Shui expert on ITV’s This Morning and Australia’s The Morning Show, Kimberley shares how the energy in your home may be the missing link in your manifestation, well-being, relati...
2025-11-1137 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming a Haunted House with D PaulEpisode 013: Overcoming a Haunted House with D PaulWhat if the darkness you felt wasn’t just paranormal—but energy drawn to your light?In this powerful and spine-tingling episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with D Paul, a Disabled U.S. Navy Veteran and Native American Holy Man, who has spent his life walking between two worlds: the physical and the spiritual.D Paul shares his journey of confronting poltergeists, demons, and dark entities—forces so powerful they’ve put his own life in danger. From growing up in an abusi...
2025-11-0438 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Incarceration with Walter LawtonEpisode 012: Overcoming Incarceration with Walter LawtonWhat if prison wasn’t the end — but the wake-up call that changed everything? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Walter Lawton, who spent nine years incarcerated and then rebuilt his life through consistency, faith, and the power of a strong support system. His story is one of redemption, resilience, and the courage to never give up on yourself.Walter shares how he turned a life of chaos and hopelessness into one filled with purpose — proving that even after hitting rock bottom, transformation is possible. Born a...
2025-10-2824 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Sexual Abuse with Kimberly BarrettEpisode 011: Overcoming Sexual Abuse with Kimberly BarrettWhat happens when the pain you’ve buried for years finally begins to surface?In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Kimberly Barrett, a Psychic Medium, Energy Healer, Intuitive Coach, and Light Leader who courageously shares her journey of overcoming childhood sexual trauma, emotional numbness, and rediscovering her power through surrender, energy medicine, and faith.Kimberly opens up about the long path to healing — from repressed memories and emotional shutdown to reclaiming her voice, her body, and her self-worth. Her story is a te...
2025-10-2130 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Near-Death Experience with Kathy McDanielEpisode 10: Overcoming Near-Death Experience with Kathy McDanielWhat if dying became the moment you truly learned how to live?In this extraordinary episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Kathy McDaniel, author of the memoir “Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat,” to explore one of the most profound experiences imaginable — a distressing near-death experience that transformed her fear into faith and her suffering into purpose.In 1999, while dying from lung failure, Kathy was placed on a ventilator and put into a drug-induced coma. During that t...
2025-10-1425 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Manic Depression with Benjamin "Bencasso" BarnesEpisode 009: Overcoming Manic Depression with Benjamin "Bencasso" BarnesIn this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything, we sit down with Benjamin Barnes, also known as Bencasso—a musician, artist, author, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder—who has faced the depths of manic depression and psychosis. From losing everything to finding resilience through creativity, community, and faith in his own healing, Benjamin’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with mental health challenges.Key Takeaways1. Resilience isn’t linear – recovery from manic depression involves setbacks, but persisten...
2025-10-0720 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming a Career Transition with Len WardEpisode 008: Overcoming Career Transitions with Len WardWhat happens when the security of corporate America no longer feels aligned with your future? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Len Ward, entrepreneur and founder, who shares his journey of leaving a steady paycheck behind to step into the uncertainty of business ownership.From the fear of supporting a young family, to losing his first business during the 2008 housing crisis, to rebuilding with resilience and scaling a successful digital agency, Len’s story is a powerful reminder that courage, ac...
2025-09-3026 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Strict Religious Beliefs with Michela Giordano CastroEpisode 007 — Overcoming Strict Religious Beliefs with Michela Giordano CastroWhat happens when the faith you were raised in no longer feels like home? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Michela Giordano Castro, a licensed clinical social worker and non-religious spirituality coach who bravely shares her journey of leaving fundamentalist Christianity. From grief and anger to finding a new path in spirituality and mental health, Michela’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and learning to love yourself through the process of transformation.Michela Giordano Castro, LCSW is a licensed clin...
2025-09-2327 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming the Fear of Being Seen with Kristen SheaEP006: Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen with Kristen SheaWhat does it take to show up authentically in a world that constantly pressures us to hide behind masks? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Kristen Shea, a psychic intuitive, channel, and spiritual mentor who helps women overcome the fear of being seen. Kristen shares her journey of hitting rock bottom, discovering her true identity, and learning to “hold the vision” even when everything seemed impossible. Her story is one of courage, faith, and the transformational power of authentic visibility.Kr...
2025-09-1627 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Male-Dominated Cultures with Toni WillEpisode 005: Overcoming Male-Dominated Cultures with Toni WillWhat does it take to thrive in a space where very few women have gone before? In this episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Toni Will, the first female GM in ECHL history and a trailblazing leader in professional hockey. Toni shares her journey of breaking barriers, navigating leadership in male-dominated industries, and embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle. Her story is one of courage, authenticity, and the power of redefining success on your own terms.Toni Will is a trailblazing leader, speaker, and author dedicated...
2025-09-0930 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming a Toxic Relationship with Alisa GrachevaEpisode 004: Overcoming a Toxic Relationship with Alisa GrachevaWhat does it take to heal after an abusive and toxic relationship? In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything, licensed psychotherapist Alisa Gracheva shares her raw story of resilience—from moving countries alone at 18, surviving abuse, facing health struggles, and finding the discipline and tools that helped her reclaim her life. This conversation is filled with hope, practical wisdom, and the reminder that you are worthy of so much more.About Alisa GrachevaWorking with trauma is Alisa’s deep...
2025-09-0226 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming A Busy Mind with Tania HoEpisode 003: Overcoming a Busy Mind with Tania HoIs your mind constantly racing with “what ifs” and endless to-do lists? In this empowering episode of Overcoming Anything, I sit down with Tania Ho—an intuitive soul guide, meditation teacher, and founder of Museflower Retreat & Spa in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Tania has dedicated her life to helping others quiet their busy minds, reconnect with their true selves, and live with clarity and peace.Originally from Hong Kong, Tania now leads retreats and teaches soulful practices that bring heart, mind, and soul back into harmony. Throug...
2025-08-2621 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Losing A Child with Selima MaxineEpisode 002: Overcoming Losing a Child with Selima MaxineLosing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare—and one of the most profound heartbreaks a human being can endure. In this powerful episode of Overcoming Anything, I talk with Selima Maxine, an international attorney, Fulbright Scholar, grief coach, and spiritual teacher who faced the unimaginable: the loss of her son.Selima shares her raw, honest story of living in constant uncertainty, navigating the helplessness of watching her child suffer, and finding a way forward after devastating loss. Through her journey, she discovered tools for...
2025-08-1933 min
Overcoming AnythingOvercoming Fear with Billy MandarinoEpisode 001: Overcoming Fear with Billy Mandarino Billy Mandarino explains how he overcame complete paralysis caused by Guillain-Barre syndrome after COVID-19. Billy shares the mindset, spiritual practices, and quantum healing techniques that helped him walk again in just 21 days. Listeners will walk away with practical tools to conquer fear, rewire their awareness, and find peace in the present moment, no matter how overwhelming life may feel. Billy is an author, speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from hi...
2025-08-1231 min
I AM DivineSeason 1 - Episode 17 - Spiritual Journey with Anne VryonidesWe are super excited to sit down in this episode and chat with Anne Vryonides on her personal spiritual journey.
Anne Vryonides is your go-to guru for profound change. She is on a mission to guide midlife women through their own transformative journeys.
Anne's accolades are as diverse as her skill set. She is an international best-selling author, sharing her personal story of ascending adversity. She has an impressive array of qualifications, from an MBA to the mastery of NLP, RTT, Reiki, and hypnotherapy. As an E4 Trauma and Spiritual Coach and a...
2023-06-2127 min