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Overcomers ApproachRebuilding Life After Brain Injury And Breast CancerWhat if rebuilding your life starts with a single, present moment? I have great conversation with author Shannon Michelle to trace an extraordinary path from a catastrophic motorcycle accident and months in a coma to living with severe short‑term memory loss and then confronting a breast cancer diagnosis. Shannon’s story isn’t framed by grand gestures; it’s anchored in tiny, repeatable practices that restore dignity: taking bullet‑point notes to remember conversations, choosing a quiet cup of tea, walking the dog, and meeting each day without demanding it look like the last.We talk honestly ab...
2025-12-1630 minOvercomers ApproachRebuilding After LossI have a awesome conversation with Chanoa Inez, author of Dream On: How to create the new life of your dreams after upheaval or loss. The heart of this conversation with Chanoa Inez is the quiet stretch between loss and the life that waits beyond it. We explored how a dream trip turned tragic in a single night, and how that shock rippled into years of hidden grief, health issues, and a muted version of normal. The turning point wasn’t a single fix but a series of choices: leaving a familiar city, shedding an inherited identity, and building da...
2025-12-1132 minOvercomers ApproachHealing From Complex TraumaWhat if high functioning is just a polished form of survival? I sit down with therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner to trace a life from chaotic beginnings to grounded, embodied healing and the messy middle where most of us get stuck. Melissa opens up about growing up with addiction, foster care, and never feeling safe, then explains how those patterns shape perfectionism, overthinking, and the urge to push people away while craving connection.We dig into practical ways to build safety from the inside out. Malisa breaks down why your brain’s job is survival, not ha...
2025-12-0239 minOvercomers ApproachRedefining Success Without BurnoutWhat if the version of success you’re chasing is the very thing draining you? Nichol sits down with Dorota, a former consultant and go-to-market leader who hit her “success wall” and rebuilt a life that performs at a high level without burning out. We unpack the turning points that matter: trading pride in five-hour nights for restorative sleep, swapping perfectionism for clear priorities, and using neuroscience-based tools to calm a busy mind.You’ll hear how micro-habits like a book before bed, seven-hour sleep minimums, and a mindful morning routine created compounding gains in focus and energy...
2025-11-1933 minOvercomers ApproachRewriting Identity After Divorce, Cancer, And ChangeThe ground can fall out from under you—divorce, cancer, a job ending—and still become the place you learn who you are. I converse meditation teacher and Breathe app co-founder Lynn Goldberg to unpack how identity gets rebuilt from the inside out and why presence is more reliable than control when life swerves. Lynn’s story moves from profound loss to radical reinvention, and along the way she shares the practical tools that turned fear into agency.We dive into a clear, science-backed view of stress as the gap between expectation and outcome, and how attention traini...
2025-11-1235 minOvercomers ApproachCareer joy, on your terms.Your work shouldn’t drain the life you’re trying to build. In this candid, energizing conversation with veteran coach and therapist Rachel Speckman, we unpack how to find the “right room” for your talents and design a career that matches who you are now—not who you were five roles ago. Rachel draws on 15 years in brand marketing, a decade with startup founders, and clinical training to translate big ideas into small, doable moves that restore momentum.We dig into her strategic overlap framework—where skills you enjoy, values that feel true, and topics that spark curiosity me...
2025-10-2834 minOvercomers ApproachFrom Caregiving Burnout to Boundaries: Building a Life That Honors You.What if the bravest thing you do for your health is say “no” on a Sunday? I sit down with Tiffany Moore, Chief Inspirational Officer of Moore to Wellness, to explore how a life built on caregiving, faith, and trial-and-error became a blueprint for sustainable self-respect. From packing up Minneapolis for Dallas with no safety net to navigating the shock of full-time caregiving, Tiffany shows how the wellness wheel—emotional, spiritual, social, financial, physical, occupational, intellectual, and environmental—turns real when one spoke wobbles and the whole ride gets rough.We dig into the difference between therapy and coac...
2025-10-0738 minOvercomers ApproachUnleashing Your Personal Brand: A Holistic ApproachAuthenticity in branding isn't just a buzzword—it's becoming essential for entrepreneurs who want their message to resonate in today's hyper-connected world. In this fascinating conversation, Nichol Ellis-McGregor speaks with Hersch Rephun, a holistic brand therapist who transforms how conscious entrepreneurs present themselves and their missions.Hersch shares his personal journey from corporate brand strategist to personal brand therapist, sparked by the isolation of the pandemic and a desire for more meaningful connections. "I wanted to feel like I was helping people one-on-one with their personal brand, because attached to every personal brand is a mission," he ex...
2025-09-3034 minOvercomers ApproachConquering Self-Doubt: A Psychologist's Guide for creatives, entrepreneurs, artists and influencersEver feel like you're playing a role in your own life? Dr. Albert Bramante, psychologist and veteran entertainment industry professional, joins the Overcomers Approach podcast to reveal why so many talented performers struggle with debilitating self-doubt.Drawing from his doctoral research and over twenty years of experience as a talent agent, Dr. Bramante unpacks the psychological underpinnings of imposter syndrome in actors and other creative professionals. He explains how constant rejection combines with childhood wounds to create powerful patterns of self-sabotage that can derail even the most promising careers.The conversation takes a fascinating turn...
2025-09-2426 minOvercomers ApproachBreaking Free from Credit Card DebtWhat if everything you believed about credit card debt was built on a misunderstanding of banking? Tommy Kilpatrick's remarkable story begins with $85,000 in credit card debt and ends with a financial revelation that changed his life forever.When Tommy found himself drowning in credit card obligations after a promised contract fell through, he didn't accept defeat. Drawing on his accounting background, he questioned the fundamental nature of his financial arrangement with the banks. His discovery was stunning – the banks had no invoices for his purchases and he had never signed a promissory note, two essential components of a...
2025-08-2638 minOvercomers ApproachOne Life, No Regrets: Building Your Second ActWhat happens when your successful career starts stealing life's most precious moments? Shannon Russell faced this reality when she missed her son's first birthday while working as a television producer. That wake-up call sparked a complete reinvention of her professional life and ultimately led her to help others find their own "second acts."Shannon shares her compelling journey from 16 years in entertainment to entrepreneurship, revealing how she transformed fear into opportunity by reframing her career pivot as an exciting challenge rather than a leap into the unknown. She explains the methodical approach that allowed her to launch...
2025-08-1927 min
Soulfully AwakenedE188: Decoding the Stories Your Body is Communicating with YouIn today's episode I chat about how to decode the stories you hold in your body, energetics, and field through some tangible practices that you can do at home for yourself.I dive into topics around how trauma, past life imprints, ancestral trauma and wounds, false beliefs, stuck energies, stunted (incomplete) energy charge, and so much more can get lodged/stuck/stunted in the tissue, organs. fascia, crystalline blueprint, chakras, etc.I share the processes on how to decode and unwind through tools such as:Body Wisdom and...
2025-07-1050 minOvercomers ApproachBreaking the Silence: How One Call to 988 Saved a LifeWhat happens when the strongest person in the room is silently drowning? In this deeply moving conversation, Gretchen Schoeser reveals how a single phone call to 988 saved her life after months of "masking up" her depression as a lifelong extrovert. Despite facing an overwhelming cascade of personal crises—early retirement, family illness, unexpected deaths, and seasonal depression—no one around her, not even her wife of 28 years, recognized her suffering until it nearly became fatal.Gretchen takes us through that pivotal Christmas Day when, standing with a bottle of pills in her hand, she heard a small voic...
2025-06-1033 minOvercomers ApproachThe Worthy, Authentic, and Abundant Method for Personal TransformationEver feel like you're attracting the same problematic relationships over and over? Or that despite professional success, something fundamental is still missing? This powerful conversation with Nicolette Neris might just hold the key to breaking those patterns.Nicolette's journey from high-achieving chartered accountant to holistic lifestyle coach wasn't planned. After a divorce at 28 followed by the isolation of the pandemic, she found herself in what she calls "the pit of darkness," questioning everything about her identity and worth. What emerged from this crucible of transformation was the realization that 95% of our behavior stems from subconscious programming—and th...
2025-06-0333 minOvercomers ApproachPowerful conversation with bestselling author Marcy Axelrod on how we choose to show up changes everything around us.We're all born with the innate capacity to connect, but somewhere along the way, many of us learned to hide instead. In this powerful conversation with bestselling author Marcy Axelrod, we explore the science behind authentic human connection and how the simple act of showing up transforms not just our own lives, but ripples outward in ways we never imagined.Marcy shares her deeply personal journey from developing a severe stutter at age six to becoming an expert on human connection. This early trauma launched her on a lifelong quest to understand how humans navigate presence and...
2025-05-2751 minOvercomers ApproachDance Your Way to WellnessWhat if your body already knew how to heal itself through movement? In this transformative conversation with Jennifer Joy Jimenez, co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute and director of their Health and Wellbeing Division, we explore the revolutionary power of conscious dance as a healing modality.Jennifer shares her personal journey from professional dancer to wellness pioneer, revealing how her own struggles with body image and burnout led to the creation of Transcendence Dance. Unlike technical dance forms that demand perfection, this approach welcomes all bodies, abilities, and experience levels into a judgment-free space where healing naturally...
2025-05-2034 minSoulfully AwakenedE185: Are you doing all the things and not seeing the needle move?In today's episode I want to share what I see and observe often in the healing and spiritual spaces. And guess what? I have been guilty of it to.So, if you've been doing all the things and not seeing the needle move in a way that you desire....stick around and listen.Please share this episode with someone you feel may benefit : )Enjoy!NicholConnect with Nichol:Email: nichol.c.altman@gmail.com
2025-05-1614 minOvercomers ApproachThe Power of Perseverance: Kay Bodude's Journey to Success.Kay reminds us change only happens when staying the same becomes more painful than changing.Kay Bodude doesn't believe in being a statistic. Her transformative journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a successful healthcare entrepreneur, business owner, and community leader offers a masterclass in resilience and purposeful living.As the daughter of a preacher and one of fourteen siblings, Kay's foundation in faith and service shaped her path to nursing—a career her hospital-housekeeper mother had envisioned for one of her children. Though Kay describes taking "the long road" through various healthcare roles before earning her MSN, her story powerfully demonstrates how determination overcomes obstacles. "It doesn't matter when you make it, as...
2025-05-1335 minOvercomers ApproachFinding Light in Darkness: How Author Laura Bratton Transformed Loss Into PurposeWhat happens when your entire world changes at age nine? Laura Bratton faced this reality when diagnosed with an eye disease that would gradually claim her vision over the next decade. In this deeply moving conversation, Laura reveals how she transformed from a place of complete denial and despair to becoming a beacon of hope for others facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.Laura's journey begins with raw honesty about her initial response—the desperate belief her sight might magically return and the constant refrain of "I can't" that dominated her thoughts. But what unfolds is a masterclass in re...
2025-04-3035 minOvercomers ApproachReconnecting with Nature: How Plants Can Become Our Greatest MentorsWhat if your limiting beliefs aren't problems to solve but bodyguards trying to protect you? This perspective-shifting conversation with Tigrilla Gardenia, a nature-inspired mentor and certified life coach, reveals how plant wisdom can transform our approach to personal development and relationships.Tigrilla's remarkable journey began at Damanhur, a spiritual community in Northern Italy, where she encountered a plant creating music through an instrument. This experience awakened her to plant intelligence beyond biological existence, revealing personalities and awareness we typically overlook. A former Microsoft employee with backgrounds in music and technology, she now helps people access ancient wisdom...
2025-04-2235 minSoulfully AwakenedE183: Uncomplicate Yourself Out of OverwhelmHello, Hello, Hello!Today's podcast is brought to you by a little nature walk download I had. This message is most certainly one for me, but one that wanted to be shared with those who tune in (it's meant for you too. Not an accident).So, join me on this beautiful weaving of insight, ramblings, stories, and energy around:SimplifyingSafetyStillnessSunshineSatiationSurrenderThis 6 words came to me around helping oneself to uncomplicate and unhook themselves from the energy of overwhelm in the day...
2025-04-1855 minOvercomers ApproachPause & Reset: The Therapy Breakthrough You Didn't Know You NeededBurnout doesn't discriminate, but it particularly affects high-achieving people juggling professional ambition with personal responsibilities. Licensed psychotherapist Maryanne Nicholls joins Nichol Ellis-McGregor to share powerful insights on recognizing burnout signals before they derail your life."Our body gives up on us or needs a rest. It really lets us know and it's really important to listen to that," explains Maryanne, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience. She challenges the common belief that ambitious people must fundamentally change who they are to prevent burnout. Instead, she advocates for self-acceptance as the foundation for sustainable success.
2025-04-0835 minOvercomers ApproachRedefining Disability: Jenna Udenberg's Journey Beyond Labels: Wheels of Change!In this powerful conversation with disability advocate Jenna Udenberg, we explore the profound journey of living with juvenile arthritis since age seven and transforming personal challenges into a platform for disability rights. Jenna doesn't just share her story—she fundamentally reshapes how we think about disability, accessibility, and human dignity.Disability advocate Jenna Udenberg shares her journey of living with juvenile arthritis since age seven and her mission to create more inclusive, accessible spaces through education and storytelling. She challenges negative disability stereotypes while offering insights on advocacy, self-care, and the complexities of navigating a world not designed fo...
2025-04-0135 minOvercomers ApproachFrom the Boxing Ring to Boundless Resilience: Cam F Awesome's StoryResilience isn't just about surviving challenges—it's about transforming them into springboards for extraordinary achievement. Cam F Awesome, 12-time national boxing champion and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team, joins Nichol Ellis McGregor to unpack how his journey from bullied child to champion fighter equipped him with life-changing wisdom."Once you know how to fight, you no longer have to anymore." This powerful insight from Cam reveals how mastering difficult skills builds confidence that radiates outward, changing not just how others perceive you, but how you move through the world. Boxing taught him what true ha...
2025-03-2536 minOvercomers ApproachHeart Attack at 42: A Mother's Wake-Up CallWhat happens when your body forces you to stop and listen? Sarah Wilson found out in the most dramatic way when she suffered a heart attack at just 42 years old – with fatigue as her only symptom. As a devoted mother who constantly put herself last, this life-threatening wake-up call completely transformed her understanding of worthiness and self-care.Sarah's powerful story begins with her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 15 – a condition she admits she ignored for years while focusing on everyone else's needs. Despite medical warnings against pregnancy, she built the family she desperately wanted, then poured ever...
2025-03-1832 min
Jay NicholRiot Face #02https://youtu.be/KJthgwXjkEE
Immerse yourself in a full-on festival-style 1-hour DJ mix where Techno meets Trance and Turntablism! Curated by Jay Nichol for his residency on Toxic Sickness Radio. This March 2025 session features tracks from artists like Jauf(Fr)ey, Marie Vaunt, Scot Project, and Hardwell.
Tracklist:
Jauf(Fr)ey - Electric Fear (Kurai Records) [2025]--. Jay Nichol - North East Nostalgia (Intro)
Samdma - Connection (Marie Vaunt Edit) (Kurai Records) [2025]
Kohey - Rising Rhythm (Revealed Recordings) [2025]--. Jay Nichol - Standby To Launch (Scratch)
SMACK, Sarah DeWarren - C'est La Vie (Smash The House) [2024]
Scot Project - Y2...
2025-03-1400 minOvercomers ApproachFrom Bartender, Nun to End-of-Life Doula: Gina's Journey of HealingJoin us for an emotional and uplifting episode featuring Gina Econopopoulos, who candidly shares her journey through personal tragedies, overcoming addiction, and ultimately finding her purpose as an end-of-life doula. From her early life in a supportive but chaotic family to grappling with insecurities and alcohol dependence, Gina's path was anything but linear. After losing her beloved mother to cancer and later her fiancé to alcoholism, Gina grappled with deep grief and questions about faith.In a profound turn of events, she turned her pain into purpose, guiding others through their final moments with compassion and dignity. D...
2025-03-1138 minSoulfully AwakenedE181: Navigating the Chaos of Social Media While Staying Grounded to SelfHello, Hello, Hello!On today's episode I'm chatting all about how to navigate the chaos, overwhelming information overload, how to discern what's true for you, and how to use social as a tool and not one that leaves you feeling confused, disempowered, or disconnected from self.Social media has so much connection, community, insightful information, inspiration, and portals of truth....BUT it also has an ugly, shadow-y underbelly that can truly have you leaking your energy if you are not grounded to self and discerning.
2025-03-0531 minOvercomers ApproachThe Foundation of Love: Self-Worth and RelationshipsExplore the transformative power of self-love in relationships with our latest episode featuring Tzara Attwater, a renowned relationship development coach. Delving deep into the concept of anxious attachment styles, Zara shares how early experiences can affect adult relationships. She illustrates the impact of self-worth on love, emphasizing that true intimacy starts from within. Listeners learn practical strategies for nurturing self-love and combating anxious attachment traits. Discussing the importance of mindfulness, Zara encourages self-reflection and challenges listeners to question their thoughts. One key takeaway from the episode is the significance of emotional honesty. Being open about feelings—both for...
2025-03-0423 min