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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)IN THE WILDERNESS WITH YOUNG CRIMINALS: THE STORY OF WOLF CREEKWelcome to another exciting episode of Between The Before and After! I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a very special show for you. Joining us are Bill Pardue and his son Joe Pardue, the dynamic duo behind the inspiring book "Wolf Creek." In this captivating episode, we dive into a firsthand account of Bill's coming-of-age experience as a wilderness camp counselor for juvenile offenders. From animal studies to empowering young adults, we'll explore Bill's incredible journey and how it molded him into the man he is today. We'll al...2023-04-0538 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)David Richman lost everything 3 times in his life, and kept getting back upWelcome to the podcast "Between The Before And After," where we explore inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a special guest, David Richman. David is an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling. Chapter 1: Escaping a Difficult Home LifeDavid shares his experience of leaving a difficult home life at the age of 18, only to be robbed of everything he owned and left with nothing. He talks about how he found his way forward and e...2023-03-2854 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Jas Takhar: My father, my hero and the foundation for my successIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------Toronto native, Jas Takhar, is the son of hard working immigrants. After seeing their work ethic, he decided that he wanted to make a bigger impact, and become an entrepreneur.Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded REC Canada, and in the course of 16 years, has successfully propelled his team to the top 3 position in Canad...2023-02-0739 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From a broken 26 year marriage and a victim to hiking Kilimanjaro at 61If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------The end of Nancy's 26 year marriage broke her to the core. Her subsequent split with her fiancé years later, finally woke her up that there were lessons here she needed to learn and that is exactly what she has done. For Nancy, it was a journey back to self as she crawled back out of her victim mindset to become the...2023-01-3145 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Chancellor Jackson: Surviving Prison in BeijingIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------Growing up in Georgia, the last thing Chancellor Jackson expected was that he'd find himself in a jail cell in Beijing. After graduating from college with a degree in Media and Communications, he decided to take off on an adventure and live abroad. This led to the traumatic experience of being arrested in China, and imprisoned. After his release, Chancellor decided to write a...2023-01-1748 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Rising Above a Painful Past with Donna TashjianIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------Donna is the founder of Vibrant Living International a non-profit organization. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. Her passion is to help you reach your full potential. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years.She has developed powerful programs to help women rise above a painful past so they can live the life of thei...2023-01-1045 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From rare illness and medical horror to survivor, advocate and trailblazerIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------In early 2011, Holly was a healthy twenty-six year old who had just given birth to her first child, her daughter Casey. When Casey was less than a month old, Holly was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain- Barre Syndrome (GBS). The disorder progressed very quickly and within 72 hours of her first symptom, she was in the ICU on life support...2023-01-0356 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From College Dropout to Podcasting ProIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!------------------------------------------------------How did a garbage can lead to an executive role with an aerospace company? How did matching cars lead to the love of his life?From being a 10-year-old entrepreneur, and a kid who struggled to read and write, to a highly successful aerospace executive, and now a pioneer in the podcasting space, Alex Sanfilippo has had quite the unexpecte...2022-12-271h 01
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From "Too Sensitive" as a child to Intuitive HealerIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Michelle has been told she is the most grounded Reiki Master anyone has ever met. Even though Reiki can seem woo woo to some, she is a straight-shooter and takes things down to a practical level. Michelle has been a Reiki Master for about 14 years, a yoga teacher for 18. She has spoken at offices and group events, teaching meditati...2022-12-1950 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Grateful Sweat: from special ed and addiction to musician and trainerIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Geoff has lived a life full of twists and turns. From losing his father to cancer, to losing his childhood home, he went from gifted student to battling addiction, before finding his way back through music and fitness. Now with over a decade in the fitness industry, Coach GB helps his clients optimize their BIG 4: Sleep Schedule, Stress Mit...2022-12-1443 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From "Hollywood's Biggest Loser" to Celebrity EntrepreneurIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Clint Arthur, who went to high school with Robert Downy Jr., describes his past self as "The Biggest Loser in Hollywood". From that foundation, Clint build himself up to become a celebrity entrepreneur, connecting with some of the biggest names on the globe. Clint Arthur has shared the stage with Martha Stewart, Dr Oz, Suzanne Somers, Caitlyn Je...2022-12-1253 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)The "Later Life" - Jeff's roundabout journey into bodybuilding as a family manIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------To meet Jeff today, you would meet a successful fitness coach, a professional bodybuilder, and a happily married man. But this wasn't always the case. Behind this success story is a roundabout journey that involves love lost, a career that got shut down, and ultimately pushed Jeff into doing what he is doing today.JEFF SAYS: "We believe...2022-12-0949 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From self-harming teenage mom, to autoimmune warrior, fitness model and business ownerIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------To say Kristal has had a hard life would be an understatement. From bullied teen who began self-harming, to teenage mom, the early years were rough. Bouncing between foster care, with little family to help and support Kristal battled on. Unwilling to give up on life, Kristal educated herself as a single mom, going through college.2022-12-0652 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Heaven's Bell: How does a CEO talk to children about dying?If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Sherrie Barch is a first time author who wrote a children's story about death and dying (a child dying even). She calls it her COVID passion project. Sherrie Barch is the CEO of two Forbes’ ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. Born and raised in Northern Illinois, Sherrie earned B.A. and M.A. degrees i...2022-11-2948 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Desperate to heal: Betrayed by husband and family, Debi uncovers 3 groundbreaking discoveriesIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Debi was betrayed, not once, but twice by loved ones. Lying, cheating, deception, all of this leading to a crushing sense of pain and loss. Desperate to heal from the gaping wounds this left behind, Debi realized that these unhealed betrayals were deeply impacting her health, work, and relationships. At 50 with 4 kids, 6 dogs...2022-11-2247 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How discovering the death of my mother (as a child) shaped my futureIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Lesley lost her mom at the age of 10 in a shocking and tragic way. Recovering from that and growing up without her made life very difficult in small town Texas, being raised by a single father.Lesley went on to find success in acting and pageants, eventually earning a BFA in acting with her specialty being musical theater...2022-11-1543 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Battered Hope: Rape. Cancer. Arrested. Suicide. How Carol SurvivedIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Carol's story reads like a nightmare: raped and left for dead. Husband falsely accused and arrested. Suicide attempts. Cancer. Loss of live savings in business.How is it possible for someone to carry on after going through all of this and more?Carol Graham is an expert in surviving against all odds. She is a master charis...2022-11-1137 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)The Blind Blogger: How Maxwell Ivey turned adversity into inspirationIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Maxwell Ivey grew up in a family of carnival owners. He started losing his vision to retinitis pigmentosa at an early age becoming legally blind by junior high school and totally blind by the time he graduated from college. People were inspired by his willingness to take on difficult challenges and encouraged him to share more about...2022-10-2550 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Chronic Health Conditions to Motivational Speaker and AuthorIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------For years, Michael struggled with health issues made worse through addictions. From nearly dying to almost having his legs amputated, Michael has stared down some of the most challenging experiences life has to offer.Michael is now a bestselling author, coach, teacher, trainer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Endless Stages. Over the years, he’s dabbled (more like dived) int...2022-10-1844 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)What does Zen Mean? Is it possible to be happy in 6 weeks?If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------“I chased happiness until it made me miserable" - Zahra KarsanThis set her on an exploration of self-analysis, positive psychology and neuroscience. The only thing that has made her happier than the techniques she created, as a result, is the opportunity to share them with anyone with a burning desire to evolve.Certified in Mindset Co...2022-10-1148 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Abused Mafia child and homeless addict opens holistic treament centerIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------John has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness and severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 38 years of sobriety. He started his own holistic treatment center with only $300 which he eventually sold for $45,000,000. Currently, he is a published author of 3 books, program director for Ketamine Infusion...2022-10-0741 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)70-year-old widow walks 1000 miles after the death of her husbandIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Kathleen Donnelly Israel has lived her entire life in San Diego CA. She raised 5 children with her husband of 48 years, Ron Israel. She cared for her husband for the 17 years that he had Parkinson’s disease till he died in 2018. After his death, she made the decision to take walking journeys from France to Portugal, walking almost 1000 miles.2022-10-0436 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Leslie Davis learned how to stop emotional eating (And Lost 100lbs!)If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------I'm going to share Leslie's words here: "Several years ago, I began a journey to get healthy - mentally, emotionally, and physically. Through that journey I learned a lot about myself, why I had the beliefs I had and why, just like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, I already had the way to get back home.It was b...2022-09-3041 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Former NFL Cheerleader battles back from mental health strugglesIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!---------------------------------------------Life as the fit, pretty girl must be pretty easy, right? Living in the shadow of being a former NFL Cheerleader, there's a certain pressure and expectation that weighs heavier and heavier as time goes on.Mental health doesn't discriminate. And there's the assumption that because someone is fit and attractive, they must have it all together, when in...2022-09-2740 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From depressed empty nester to badass, middle-aged scuba diver who frequently dives with man-eating sharksIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Laura DeSisto has been writing professionally her whole life and has just written her first book, Resurfacing: Sisterhood, Sharks and StormsThe book is a memoir, which details her journey from depressed empty nester to badass, middle-aged scuba diver who frequently dives with man-eating sharks – on purpose.Laura fervently believes that when we grow the guts...2022-09-1937 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Nicky Billou: Christian Immigrant from the middle east becomes millionaire mentorIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Nicky Billou came to Canada from Iran, and decided that he wanted to use his newfound freedom to transform his life, and the lives of many others.Nicky is a published author and highly successful podcast host, having interviewed the likes of Scott Adams (Dilbert) and astronaut Chris Hadfield.More About Nicky: Nicky Bill...2022-09-0853 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Sam Thiara: A foreigner in his native landIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Sam is an author who journeyed to India to find his ancestral roots with a faded photograph and little else. In the process, he discovered his own identity.Sam is a British born Canadian with parents from Fiji and grandfathers from India.Sam authored a book called 'Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding...2022-09-0645 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Sandy Joy Weston: Breaking barriers and transforming the streets of Philly One Line Dance at a timeIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, 3x published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies over 30 years. Early in her career she became the first female trainer for the Philadelphia Flyers and spent many years as a media personality and as Philadelphia NBC10's Fitness Expert. ...2022-08-2645 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How Cheryl ILOV cured incurable chronic pain and became a NINJA and black beltIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Cheryl Ilov is an author, speaker, dancer, martial artist, physical therapist, and lifelong learner.She is a former chronic pain patient who was declared incurable by her medical team, which prompted her on a path of self-healing and earning her master's degree in physical therapy.Cheryl is also a second degree black belt in Ninpon T...2022-08-221h 04
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How Nicole Laurent cured pre-Dementia with KetoIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Nicole Laurent is a mental health counselor that uses ketogenic diets to treat mental illness and neurological disorders.But she has her own story in that she used the diet to treat and cure a bad case of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) that was well on it's way (or possibly already at) Stage 1 Alzheimer's disease.She is...2022-08-1950 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How Meg survived abusive parents to become a powerful advocate for womenIf you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!Meg's beginnings were humble - She grew up with immigrant parents, her dad was an alcoholic, and mom was very verbally abusive towards herself and her brothersMeg grew up believing that there was something fundamentally flawed and unlovable about herself. That belief caused her to disappear behind a facade of people deceiving and growing secretly mo...2022-08-1243 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Kirby Ingles: From fatherless to veteran fighting FOR the fatherlessKirby is a leadership coach, and a combat veteran and hosts the TRUE Success podcast. His 26-year leadership and human capital experience have allowed him to provide results-driven, laser-focused, purpose-to-impact coaching to high-potential professionals since 2014.Kirby’s family-oriented (father of 5 children), faith-based, and values-driven approach shows up in his life’s work and mission to root out fatherlessness in America.He has a high sense of responsibility and ethics both in himself and others which have led him to advocate for the fatherless and raise awareness by running ultra-marathons (31-50 miles) in memory of those hero...2022-08-0847 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Escaping a 14-year abusive marriage to cycling across the US & Publishing a Novel!Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown now calls the North Carolina coast home.In 2017, after finally getting out of an emotionally abusive 14-year marriage, Teri began dabbling in fiction, a lifelong dream.In 2020, she and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully healing her heart while raising money for Toys for Tots.Teri’s debut novel, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, is a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Teri M Brown graduated from UNC Gre...2022-08-0454 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Karyn Seitz: From Rebellious Self-Destruction to Authentic HappinessKaryn Seitz calls herself The Happiness Mentor.A far cry from the rebellious self-destructive partier that she was through her teens and 20's.The greatest gift she ever gave herself was realizing she is the problem in her life and learning to take responsibility.Now, she teaches others how to be happy by taking responsibility and growing and learning through life's challenges.As a former spiritual healer, Karyn realized her clients were not getting better. She was frustrated that she could not deliver the results her clients wanted even though she...2022-08-011h 04
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Mitadru Dey: From painfully shy immigrant to corporate communications coach and international bankerGrowing up in a suburb in India, Mitadru did not have the opportunity to study English until graduation from high school.He had his share of struggles, especially speaking up during meetings when he started working for a US Bank. At times he could not understand the western accent and then could not articulate thoughts during conference calls because he was nervous.His career started much before the days when videoconferencing was normal. As long as he was in India, he could hide his uncomfortable body language behind the audio phone and convey his message.2022-07-2938 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Sara Im: Surviving the Khmer Rouge GenocideSara Im spent four years in captivity in Cambodia, witnessing the genocide of over 2 million people.After enduring starvation and extreme exhaustion in a work camp under the Communist Khmer Rouge, Sara fled to the United States and now shares her story.Sara's story begins immersed in death and injustice but emerges with hope, freedom, and new life.Sara Im is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University and business owner of Smart Healthy Living. Sara has life lessons and gained wisdom that impacts others due to her experience of surviving the mass...2022-07-2847 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From years of pain and fatigue to living joyfully and vibrantly in her 50's and beyondTina McDermott spent most of her life struggling with digestive issues. She didn't understand that the embarrassing gas, bloating, constipation, and yo-yo weight gain/loss were all interconnected. Tina endured these issues until her 30s when she discovered she had Lyme disease that had gone undetected for years, wreaking unknown havoc on her body the entire time.Since then, Tina has spent years figuring out a way in which to be symptom-free. She now manages her wellness and weight naturally through food, fitness, and the right supplements. Her passion is to teach other women to do the...2022-07-2549 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From a Childhood of Abuse, Addiction, and Poverty to Mom of 18 and Role-model to hundreds moreCONNECT WITH JENN:Jenn's story is about a young girl growing up surrounded by and experiencing abuse, poverty, and addiction, and later as a woman, struggling through traumatic losses including infertility, miscarriage, the loss of her adult son as well as some family members as she stepped out to share her testimony.Jenn's journey goes from being an innocent child caught in the middle of a storm she could not escape to a strong mother of 18 and hope-filled guiding voice to many parents through her social media presence and passion to help grieving moms as a Bereavement...2022-07-1849 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"Let's Go Win" the story behind the story of JM RyersonJM Ryerson has been fortunate enough to build 4 companies in his professional career.But, in this image-driven world, we miss the real behind-the-scenes stories of how someone has become successful.He has made a ton of mistakes, learned a lot, and enjoyed every minute of it. Let's Go Win is his "Legacy" company and truly is his purpose in life.The company exists to inspire people to live their best lives by taking care of three major areas of life and doing it in the most simple way possible.As a...2022-07-1545 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From anger, anxiety loss to resilient and inspiring professionalJolene shares her story of learning to cope with anger as a young girl after her parent's divorce and later with anxiety as she pursued higher education in earth sciences.Jolene shares how she has had to come to grips with her father being diagnosed with early-onset dementia and how that experience has changed how she thinks about health and nutrition and the reasons she pursues it.Jolene goes from being a young girl with unmanaged emotions to a resilient woman overcoming fear and anxiety while building her business as a nutrition coach....2022-07-111h 00
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From couchbound with a brain disorder to life-changing entrepreneur!When Olivia was 15, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called PANS, a condition that occurs suddenly after a virus gets into the brain and causes the immune system to attack the brain.Couch-bound for years, Olivia had a painful sensitivity to common sounds, lights, and touch, and she would have episodes where she would shake involuntarily, not being able to speak or think coherently until she ran out of stamina.Despite this crippling and terrifying condition, Olivia did not give up hope, and thanks to a very new, cutting edge therapy, she has...2022-07-071h 05
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Awkward kid with an eating disorder to Successful family businessmanRyan Cote (co-tay) is the Founder of Morning Upgrade, a business dedicated to raising the awareness of personal development and morning routines.In Ryan's Words: "My beautiful wife, Jill, and I raise our three daughters in New Jersey where we have lived most of our lives. I come from a family of entrepreneurs and help run my family’s direct mail and digital marketing company, Ballantine, with my uncle and 2 brothers (my dad retired in 2017). My great uncle started the company in 1966 — fast forward to today, we have a great team all working together to help o...2022-07-0548 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Hollywood Capone: From the Sudden Death of His Best Friend to Therapy Through WritingHollywood Capone suddenly lost his best friend with no warning. In the midst of his grief, Hollywood takes to writing "The Ashes", a fictional yet autobiographical novella about his best friend's death, in order to make sense of what happened. Through his writing, Hollywood was able to take something terrible and turn it into something positive. Hollywood's story goes from loss and frustration to personal growth and the realization that life is precious and tomorrow is never guaranteed.This is Hollywood's story. WANT TO BE A PODCAST GUEST TO GROW...2022-07-0149 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Kevin Kepple: From alcohol addiction and ego to (com)passionate professional CoachFor more than the first half of his life, Kevin Kepple did everything "his way". Kevin was great at his career, but internally he was struggling with low self esteem, comparison, and imposter syndrome.
Kevin was addicted to alcohol and always felt the need to be right, but today he is 14 years sober and working with people who inspire him daily.
Kevin's story goes from an over-inflated ego and alcohol addiction to a life of daily inspiration serving a generous purpose.
Kevin spends his days helping successful business owners and executives align with...2022-06-3053 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From abandonment and abuse to acceptance and embracing it all: Kimmy's story"The Epitome of Kimmy: Accept & Embrace It All" is Kimberly's story of finding hope from a painful past.Kimberly's journey goes from being abandoned by her biological parents at a tender young age to enduring emotional, physical and sexual abuse, to overcoming these devastating experiences on the path to adulthood.Kimmy had to find self-love and acceptance within in order to heal from her trauma.This is Kimmy's Story.Kimberly Bell is a native of Salisbury, Maryland born on August 13,1973. She is the adopted daughter of Norma Bell and the late...2022-06-281h 27
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From suicidal and on probation to trainer, bestselling author and "Hope Dealer" Joe Martin!Relentless positivity. That's where Joe is today, as the owner of the (very originally named) Joe Martin Fitness LLC, based out of Huntsville, Alabama.A far cry from overweight, on probation, depressed, and suicidal.At one point, Joe thought his life was worthless and the world did not need him taking up space and wasting oxygen.How did he go from that to being voted Huntsville’s Healthiest Trainer and a bestselling author?This is Joe's story.At the lowest point in my life I was overweight, depressed, on pr...2022-06-2444 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Fiji to a FROZEN winterland ... Uprooted from paradise as a child!Coming to Canada and the winter after growing up on a Pacific Island was quite the shock.But Adi faced this with an indomitable spirit, and she's now a thriving healthcare professional, passionate about changing the lives of Pacific Islanders!This is Adi's Story. WANT TO BE A PODCAST GUEST TO GROW YOUR BRAND AND AUDIENCE?PODMATCH: https://podmatch.com/signup/coachjonmclernonWe've landed hundreds of interviews using PodMatch! CONNECT WITH COACH JON: NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouT...2022-06-2244 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)100 surgeries later ... This is Victoria's Story of surviving abuse and attempted murderVictoria is a true survivor and mother of a special need's miracle child.After becoming a mother to a miraculous little girl, Victoria's life took a terrifying turn. Victoria and her daughter would fight the battle of their lives at the hand of an alcoholic psychopath who took both her and her unborn daughter to death’s door on more than one occasion.Everything she was would be stolen from her, her self-esteem, her pride, her body and very nearly her ability to even live and breathe. Through more than 16 years of healing including more th...2022-06-2157 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Hope on the other side of crippling anxiety! (Dr. Isabel's Story)Isabel is Functional/Integrative Medical Doctor from USA, now living in New Zealand.As a Medical Doctor who suffered from Depression for 20 years, Isabel is now "Alive and Inspired" about life. She has learned through her own difficult times how to overcome this mental health issue.She tried to take her life 2 times in 3 days about 7 years ago, and is now coaching on how to overcome and understand Brain/Mental health issues.This is Isabel's story!I am a Functional Lifestyle Medicine Coach, and my coaching is based on functional medicine pr...2022-06-1948 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Life After Windows: How 9/11 took away my family, with Inez RibustelloInez Ribustello got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York City from her home state of North Carolina. Her wine career took a huge leap forward when she became an Assistant Cellar Master at Windows on the World in One World Trade Center. In a very short time, she was promoted to Beverage Director.After losing her job and her work family on 9/11, Inez chose to eventually move back to her hometown with her fiancé Stephen. Together they opened their own restaurant, wine bar and retail store called On the Squ...2022-06-1757 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"Get Outta Your Head" - Brian's remarkable mental health journeyBrian Sachetta is the author and owner of "Get Out of Your Head," a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression.In his writings, he discusses his past struggles with mental illness to relate to readers and give them concrete strategies for managing their own psychological afflictions.His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible through not only his books but also his blog and podcast appearances.Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and software developer from Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston College in 2012...2022-06-161h 01
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Tragedy to Triumph: Sheena's story of rebuilding after lossTo say Sheena is a remarkable woman feels like an understatement!After a tragic loss as a teenager and 10 years of struggling through depression and anxiety, she and her sister took a leap of faith and started their business with very few resources.As they now celebrate 15 years in business, she's here to share what went into the start of the business, how they grew it through starting their own families, and what the outlook for them looks like today.For Sheena, her business isn't just a business. It's a family, a community...2022-06-141h 14
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Dancer and Physique athlete refuses to give up after life-changing diagnosisSteph O'Leary's world was rocked when she first got her diagnosis.And, feelings of "Why me?", "Why Now?" crept in. Sadness. Helplessness. Fear. Anger.But, rather than let those emotions break her, she let them fuel her.And so she continues to fight, and refuses to give up or give in.This is Steph's story.WANT TO BE A PODCAST GUEST TO GROW YOUR BRAND AND AUDIENCE?PODMATCH: https://podmatch.com/signup/coachjonmclernonWe've landed hundreds of interviews using PodMatch!CONNECT...2022-06-101h 00
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Contagiously Positive: How Laurie-Ann Dug her way out of a dark depressing place to become a vibrant successful womanTo meet Laurie-Ann Sheldrick is to meet someone who is, in her words "contagiously positive".You might think it's natural for her, or that she was born this way.Not so. She hit rock bottom in her 20's and it took over 10 years to dig herself out.This is Laurie-Ann's story. Running a life coaching practice over the past 10 years has taught me so much. Not just about my clients, but about myself. We are constantly learning, changing, growing and evolving and it’s easier to navigate life together.2022-06-0750 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From troubled teen to military vet to multi-million dollar tech entrepreneurTim Branyan is NOT your typical military veteran.He was making bad choices until he decided to turn things around and joined the military.After serving and travelling to over 32 countries, he decided that he wanted more time freedom.Deciding that technology was the way he was going to do this, he looked for ways to solve problems, and as a results developed a team that builds amazing software, despite Tim not knowing how to write a line of code.This is Tim's story.Tim is a tech...2022-05-3155 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Losing Everything and (literally) Sleeping through life ... to powerful leaderJames Heppner nearly gave up. He nearly lost his marriage, his family, his career and everything he had worked for.He tried to sleep the days away hoping it would get better. Until he realized it had to come from him.This is James' story.My life worked, until it didn’t. Business was strong, capital was plentiful and life seemed all I had every dared wish it to be. Performing life vs. Living life nearly near cost me my business, my investments, my children and my marriage. The never ending hyper-vigilant striving to a...2022-05-2444 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Basement to Boardroom: Brenden K's journey to internationally recognized speakerBrenden Kumarasamy started out making videos in his Mom's basement, and now he's an internationally recognized speaker and founder of MasterTalk!After many years of doing presentation case competitions (think professional sports for nerds) in university, I accidentally developed a skill in helping others communicate effectively and started the YouTube channel MasterTalk because I realized that everything I was teaching them wasn't available for FREE on the Internet. I heard a ton of advice that didn't make much sense like "be yourself" or "get up on stage" or better "imagine everyone in their underpants". I pressed record...2022-05-1744 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Not Defined By Chronic Illness: Triathlete, life coach, non-profit founderLeann's super power is being genetically optimistic.She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2009.However, she believes that finding the positive in negative situations is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and perfected.Her mission is to teach her time tested tools to as many people as possible, so that they can experience the magic of positivity too!In Leann's words: Hi, I’m Leann. My super power is being genetically optimistic. I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2009 at the age of 29. However, I believe findi...2022-05-1044 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Saving Innocence: One Man's fight against child sex traffickingAlan Smyth is the Executive Director of Saving Innocence, and organization dedicated to fighting child victims of sex trafficking.He's also the author of Men! Fight For Me!, a book about ending sexual exploitation of children.This is a very uncomfortable topic, as most people would rather not know it exists. But it's a deeply important one. So, today, we're going there.With over 25 years of nonprofit management and experience, Alan Smyth joins the team to cultivate strategic partnership on behalf of SAVING INNOCENCE reporting directly to CEO and Founder Kim Biddle. Most...2022-05-0339 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)A dietitian whose life came crashing down! With Karie Cassell, Author of "The Domino Diet"Karie was a dietitian, on the Board of the Canadian Diabetes Association, specialized in Chronic Disease and Sports Nutrition with the IOC Nutrition.But then, things started falling apart both for her and her husband. Things needed to change.Karie is now a bestselling author and her husband is living his dream as a singer in a band! This is Karie's story.Karie Cassell is internationally known as a bestselling author, keynote speaker, registered dietitian of more than 30 years and a certified life coach. Since the age of 13, she has been called to...2022-04-2633 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From weak and broken to empowering and changing lives with Lindsay Miller, aka The Stress NannyThis week's episode was both heartbreaking and heartwarming with Lindsay Miller!Lindsay is incredibly open and vulnerable in sharing the story of her devastating struggles and how it led her to the amazing place she is in now.How did Lindsay dig her way out from rock bottom, when she literally didn't have the strength to pick up her 3-year-old daughter?We talk about that and more in this episode.I enjoy all of my interviews, but this one was particularly touching.Lindsay Miller is known for her talent...2022-04-191h 03
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Brownies for Breakfast?? Cuz a glam Grandma told you to?Why should you take cooking tips or health advice from a snarky grandma who doesn’t own a restaurant, isn’t a reality TV star, doesn’t have a medical degree, and doesn’t particularly like to cook?Here's why: her new book, "Brownies for Breakfast, A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them," is a cool, fun, beautiful, guidebook for anybody who wants to eat healthy: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and sugar-free.There is enormous power in resetting your relationship with food, taking control of your health, strength, mindset and mood. Lynne was diag...2022-04-1245 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Heather's Great Resignation: From a vacation to full NomadHeather Markel quit her 25+ year career in corporate for a career break, that turned into a way of life.She's now been traveling full time for 4 years and been to 27 countries on 6 continents in that time, including being marooned in New Zealand for 2 years.She speaks 6 languages, was featured in The New York Times, and just co-authored a book about her experience following her heart and the impact on her life.Heather's words: "I've learned that full time travel is a lot more meaningful than a vacation - it's one of the greatest...2022-04-0550 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Dan Junkins: "I should be dead by now ... but I'm a long-distance runner instead"Daniel Junkins was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April of 2017 with just weeks to live.While receiving this diagnosis as well as one of the most powerful chemotherapy protocols in the cancer world, Dan discovered the powerful story of the peacock and its innate ability to ingest poison, created a powerful mantra, and mobilized support from all the communities of people in his life.Working in powerful partnership with his wife, family, friends, the medical community and alternative healers, Dan is free of leukemia, thriving with a newfound abundance of health, inspiration, and wellness...2022-03-2946 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)The Healing Power of Donating a KidneyMelissa Mayer is a Holistic Physical Therapist and author of the book, "Recovering My True Self".In her book she tells the story of the transformational journey she experienced donating her kidney to her husband.It also tells of her struggles with adolescence, with food and alcohol issues, finding her way as a parent, and creative recovery.Melissa’s authenticity and devotion to self discovery has inspired those looking to find meaning in their lives and empower them to transform everyday obstacles into miraculous opportunities.Melissa Mayer received a Doctorate in Ph...2022-03-2256 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Finding the Basement of Rock Bottom before rebuildingSome people find rock bottom... Kevin found out that rock bottom has a basement.In Kevin's words: I am the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast with more than 1,200 episodes and 700K+ listens in over 140 countries. In my mid 20's... I had it all.I had a beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, my dream body... but I still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide.After my rock bottom moment, I went all in on holistic self-improvement.I was dete...2022-03-1842 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)My mother died, and when I finally healed, my father died. My life after painful loss, with Melissa BrightAfter losing her Mom at the age of 25, she would spend the next ten years not processing the trauma, losing her self confidence along the way, and feeling alone in her struggles. This all came to a head in 2020 when the whole world was hurting, Melissa decided to turn her pain into her purpose and start healing.Simultaneously while starting therapy, she started thinking about her true purpose in life. She looked out into the world and saw other people hurting as well, and wanted to help. Now she puts joy back into people’s hea...2022-03-0852 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Knocking on diabetes door to losing 103lbs! (In her 60s!!)Sherry Diamond is a Health & Wellness Coach in Los Angeles with over 30 years of sales & marketing, luxury retail & medical experience.Sheri's weight fluctuated up and down (but mostly up) for most of her adult life. When she was 64 she went to the doctor andwas informed that she was "knocking on the diabetic door". This scared Sheri to death because she is terrified of needles and could not imagine giving herself shots of insulin.She lost both of her parents to cancer and her Mom had diabetes. If she did not want this to happen to...2022-03-0131 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Binge-Eating Bodybuilder to Physiotherapist changing livesWhen Adam was 18 years old his girlfriend at the time told him she no longer found him attractive. This led him into a spiral of yo-yo dieting going from excessive binge eating to extreme exercise and restrictive dieting till the point where he competed on a bodybuilding stage, but continued to binge eat off of it.From binge eating to the stage Adam’s Journey of working on his mind to change his relationship with food and exercise is so inspiring.Adam now works as a part of A-Game Consultancy, where he and his business partner (also calle...2022-02-2254 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Seeing Her Dad Point A Gun At Her Mom, Patrice Brantley Now Helps Others Overcome Childhood TraumasDriven by her motto, "Be inspired to be yourself and be inspired to empower someone else," Patrice Brantley passionately serves as a Teacher and Community Licensed Mental Health therapist who is committed to helping others heal from the pain of their past traumas, and walk into a healthy and WHOLE Future.Patrice Brantley is an Author, Educator, Licensed Therapist, and Podcaster, who is on a mission to empower others to overcome childhood trauma and heal. At a young age, Patrice Brantley experienced severe trauma through domestic violence in her home. She was six years old when she witn...2022-02-1552 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From club DJ touring the world to transformational coachTony Winyard worked as a club DJ around the world for more than a decade, living in 11 countries and visiting another 80.His focus in recent years has moved more towards health and wellness after his realisation that all of his close relatives have died of cancer, and in recent years has completed studies in nutrition, breathwork, sleep and behaviour science and now helps people to create and implement habits that improve their health.Two things happened either side of 2010 that fundamentally changed my life. - The birth of my daughter- The realisation t...2022-02-0841 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Widowed twice, Emily learned how to live with grief after 2 husbands dieEmily Thiroux Threatt is the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming and Cultivating Joy and Carrying on in the Face of Loss.In Emily's words: "I have kept journals and written to express myself most of my life. This led me to a career of teaching writing and writing books. So, after my second husband died, I naturally turned to writing to help deal with my grief. Then I discovered that I could use writing to help friends deal with grief, too. My new book, Loving and Living Your Way...2022-02-0153 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From pro Snooker player to cancer diagnosis to fitness professionalFounder of Lifestyle Performance Transformations Matt Sutton is not your normal Personal Trainer or fitness entrepreneur. Former semi-professional Snooker player, 7 times Billiard Champion and World Championship quarter-finalist Matt initially chose his path into the fitness world to give him the freedom to travel the world and play at the highest level on the green baize.However as his love for fitness & business grew he chose to invest more of his time into impacting peoples lives. Then aged 27 his world changed when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive Cancer.In battling...2022-01-2550 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Cancer Survivor, Model, Humanitarian and best-selling author From age of 11 Christine Handy was dependent on external value. Then she started to get sick at 35, then again at 41, then aggressive cancer.The external facade crumbled and caused her to take a deep a look at who she was inside and changed it all. Christine wears many hats from being an international model, a best selling author of Walk Beside Me, a motivational speaker, humanitarian, Mother, and board member of two non-profits. This is Christine's story of triumph and resilience. A mother of two, a breast cancer survivor, Internatio...2022-01-1849 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)I was on the fast track to a short life: Justin radically transformed his lifeAt his first annual physical, he weighed 260 pounds. His doctor tried to prescribe medication for high blood pressure.He didn’t want a lifetime of medication, so his doctor told him to lose weight. Turns out, that’s much easier said than done. He dove into research, but all the conflicting information was overwhelming. Justin hoped living around healthy people would reveal their skinny secrets. He moved to San Diego to help a new company market a line of nutrition bars.On a business trip to Cleveland, he was introduced to Dr. Todd J. Pese...2022-01-1142 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)The money, the parties, the divorce and chronic illness: investment banker Raymond Ko breaks downDiagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2015, Ray was suffering. Not just from the physical effects, but also because of the crushing stress of a job in finance.After over 20 years chained to an equity trading desk at investment banks around Asia, Ray's life changed dramatically in early 2019 when he took his first freedive course. He fell in love with the art of one breath diving immediately.As of 2021, Ray is living virtually pain free, and he credits much of this to becoming a freedive instructor and how it has transformed his life - it's meditative effects, being in...2022-01-0648 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Drug-Addicted Ex-convict to father, author and life coach.Nick Chontos has not had an easy life, to say the least.A rough abusive childhood leading to a life of drugs and ultimately prison.But, at rock bottom, he decided this wasn't going to be his final destiny.Thus began the long journey back, from a dark place, to one of hope and inspiration.This is Nick's story.CONNECT WITH NICK:WEBSITE: https://apexmasculinity.com/ NICK'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Apex-Masculinity-Self-Sabotage-Reclaim-Manhood-ebook/dp/B09DSM2G9T/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=apex+masculinity&qid=16372182...2022-01-031h 06
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From suicidal powerlifter to empathetic alpha and confidence coachWhile he might look like an intimidating beast of a man (with an epic beard), Dillon is truly an empath with a heart for helping others. From a young age he always seemed to attract, or be drawn to individuals who would label themselves as "broken." The majority of people he meets in his life seem have this instant sense of comfort when around him. It never takes anyone very long to open up about whatever is troubling them. But, for most of his young life, this wasn't reciprocated. Constantly belittled, or, made to fee...2021-12-2739 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Dad Life with Chris FudgeRemember when you were kids and you thought your dad was the strongest guy in the world?Chris Fudge legitimately lives up to the title. But it's not all a cakewalk trying to balance dad life and fitness. This is Chris's story. CONNECT WITH CHRIS: https://www.projectfitness.ca/ CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTubeCRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.co...2021-12-2051 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From crippling rage and anxiety to dynamic duo!Jonathan and Charlotte have both been on their own transformational wellness journeys.Both, at one point in their lives, were crippled by stress and anxiety. Which got them looking for solutions.And, instead of just keeping it to themselves, they decided to share these solutions with others.They are now a dynamic duo who want to inspire others to be a force for good in the world.This is Jonathan and Charlotte's story. CONNECT WITH JONATHAN AND CHARLOTTE:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/w...2021-12-161h 14
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Organizing the chaos of pregnancy, motherhood and being a wife to a first responderTeresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach.She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that lead them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through...2021-12-1357 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"My mom died, then my brother died. I had to try and rebuild my life." - Nicki PikeNicki is a remarkable woman. Her world was rocked with 2 devastating losses very close together. Add to that being a busy professional and a single mom. And, yet, here she is, continuing to fight, to love and to live. It started with one small thing. This is Nicki's story. CONNECT WITH NICKI: https://www.facebook.com/lifeasourlabels https://linktr.ee/lifeasourlabels CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTubeCRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS G...2021-12-0641 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"Why I got off the couch and turned my life around"Shaman Morton was on a very unhealthy path. Get home from work tired. Sit on the couch and play video games. And the weight kept piling on. It was a vicious cycle. Until one day, he decided he wanted to get off the train that was barreling towards a health crisis. And, so he did. This is Shaman's story. You can hear more of Shaman's ramblings on his podcast called "No Room to Talk" https://open.spotify.com/show/25Ypqb7rNxDgtZSntxmze4 CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NU...2021-12-021h 04
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From Siberia to Mexico, biohacking and longevityAngela Shurina has lived quite the adventurous life, starting out in Siberia. Driven by a passion to create better, healthier humans, she works with high performers, helping them to achieve results they didn't think possible :)I am absolutely passionate about working with purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, founders in tech and innovation. Leaders and emerging leaders like you, who want to maximize their potential and productive time to grow and deliver results consistently faster, break through their past limits, building breakthrough solutions.My goal is to accelerate human progress towards a better world by helping missio...2021-11-2950 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From 100lbs overweight to INSPIRATIONAL LEADER!Marc Hildebrand is a current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through a 100 pound weight loss journey while losing touch with his family and blamed it on his crazy career. After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as the LEADER he wanted to in all areas of his life. He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life!...2021-11-2549 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From suicide to comedy, Jeff Macolino rebuilds his lifeFROM JEFF: "Born and stayed in St. Petersburg, Florida, I’ve always loved where I lived and found it to be my own personal paradise. As I went to USF for college, I worked for the Tampa Bay Rays, and was awarded a 2008 American League Championship ring (which was later stolen). After college, I got and built an impressive career in the insurance industry over the next decade. I slowly died throughout that decade. There were ups and downs. I got engaged, had my beautiful daughter, got promoted multiple times. Got married. Had back surgery, had...2021-11-2244 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"At 17, I woke up blind." - Kevin's heartbreaking story of losing his sight as a teenagerFrom Brain Tumor, to Blindness, to Business Owner: Kevin Lowe is the creator and host of “The Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe”, a podcast and blog that lets you see the world from his unique point of view. Kevin is completely blind. Kevin has shared how he has been able to overcome the unthinkable, becoming blind at just 17 years old, with churches, schools, through public speaking engagements, on radio, and on podcasts. But at the end of the day, if you ask him, Kevin will tell you he’s just any other 30-something still trying...2021-11-191h 08
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)My husband had heart disease in his 40's. We reversed it through diet.When Sophia first got the news that her husband had heart disease, and was at high risk of a cardiac event, she thought 'That can't be right, he's barely 40' ...Not wanting to lose her husband, and her children to lose their father, at a young age, she embarked on a journey to figure out what they could do.Sophia is a client-centered health coach, meal systems expert, plant-based recipe creator and the fun loving mom behind Veggies Don’t Bite, where she focuses on helping people feel empowered instead of overwhelmed when it comes to...2021-11-1742 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How I overcame an eating disorder to repair my metabolism and have energy for my 3 boysThrough overcoming her own struggles with weight and disordered eating, Erin learned that people don't fail diets. Diets fail people.Most diets are based on restriction, and that's never sustainable long-term. However, we can't think our way out of overeating.There are 4 aspects of modern foods that damage our metabolism and hijack our physiology. This creates a damaged metabolism that drives weight gain.As a Registered Dietitian, Erin helps people heal their metabolism so that they can overcome their weight struggles and optimize the quality of their lives. C...2021-11-1549 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)From disordered eating and diet pills to rebel over 50To meet Greg today, you will meet an articulate, witty woman with years of wisdom behind her, and a twinkle in her eye that belies a very colorful past.
Greg is remarkably candid in telling her story, and it can give hope to anyone who has struggled with disordered behaviors.
Greg has now been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. She runs two businesses.
Rebellious Wellness Over 50 where she coaches women to discover what their body wants to stay well and age in good health and Be More Marketable where she provides copywriting services for co...2021-10-0646 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Binge-Eating Alcoholic loses 85lbs! Rusty Osborne's story.Rusty was "an obese, drunk, binge-eating, bad-decision-making, guy."He then tried running, 5k's to ultramarathons, and had a personal trainer but only lost about 30lbs.After getting injured from overdoing exercise, he got into nutrition and just focusing on being healthy instead of losing weight, and dropped another 50lbs (total 85lbs lost, then put on 25lbs of muscle).Rusty Osborne (@TheCoachRusty) helps men lose weight for good. He started his company Find Your Total Health to help people live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives, and is on a mission to end obesity.2021-09-2756 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Watching a loved one suffer - "I can't save them"What do you do, when a loved one struggles with an eating disorder?It can be a helpless feeling to watch, and feel like there's nothing you can do. What about if you make things worse?Is there a way back from that?Listen in as Leon gets vulnerable about when realized his younger brother had an eating disorder, and how he struggled to navigate this dynamic. CONNECT WITH LEON:ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuZ6qqmuw_dnNkKup3dGbATWITCH: https://www.t...2021-09-2042 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"You're fat no matter what you do" - Kris Wilkins and Liz MosherKRIS: I was overweight by the time I was 8, despite playing outside all day and playing soccer several times a week. I steadily gained weight throughout my teens and when I got to freshman year I was 50 lbs overweight. I was so active, it just didn't make any sense to me why I was overweight.What was really going on? How could I be overweight and so active?? Well, half the time I ate great-lots of veggies and homemade food when I was at home with my mom. But the other half of the time whe...2021-09-151h 14
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How to train your brain to perform better w/ Toby PasmanCan you train your brain to be smarter? Happier? Can exercise make your brain younger? Can food make your brain age faster?The answer to all these questions is YES, and this is a cutting edge field of scientific research.Toby Pasman is a board-certified Neurophysiology Trainer who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Master’s of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. He worked on the Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project at the Brain Development Lab at his university, learning how emotions relate to changes in key br...2021-09-1437 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)You're Not Addicted to SugarI’m going to annoy you right now and call BS ... You are not addicted to sugarSeriously. Do you get high off of eating bananas ... apples ... honey ... pineapple?Are you breaking into cars for change for donuts?"Hey, but Coach Jon ... some guy told me that sugar lights up the brain like cocaine!"Yeah, so does music ... and hugs ... but trying to compare a hit of sugar ... to a hit of cocaine ...It’s like trying to compare getting squirted with a water gun ... and getting hit with a tsum...2019-06-1407 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Why you aren't making progress: Your approach is brokenStruggling to make progress? Not seeing the results you want? Here's why:"I want to lose weight" ... Is not compelling enough.It is not enough to stop you from eating for emotional reasons.If a doctor told a smoker "the next cigarette you smoke, your heart will explode", that doesn't mean the smoker won't crave cigarettes ever againBut there's a very powerful reason for them not to smoke. Powerful enough that they will dig deep and endure the difficult cravings.They have a reason NOT to smoke, that...2019-06-0704 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)This is what you must face if you want to succeedWhen we are willing to acknowledge the unfiltered reality of our situation, and stop sugar coating where we're at, then we can start to make REAL progress. Time for some no bs straight talk. But, it comes a place of compassion. CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTubeCRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challengePODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com...2019-06-0703 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)"I Can't stop snacking!" (Beating Hunger and "Starvation Mode")You don't "need" snacks. The majority of snack culture is built around hyperpalatable but nutritionally empty food products that contribute nothing to your future health goals.CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTubeCRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challengePODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.comWANT TO BE A PODCAST GUEST TO GROW YOUR BRAND AND AUDIENCE?...2019-06-0709 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)This is the messy reality of true transformationTo struggle is to be human. It's the misshapen expectations from social media that distort what we think is possible.You will want to quit, and start over, multiple times. This doesn't mean you're a failure or that something is wrong with you, it means you're a real human involved in a real struggle, in a world that is engineered to keep you obese. Transformation is hard, but it is incredibly worth it.CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube...2019-06-0705 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)Use this 1 Tip to Turbocharge your MotivationIf you want to be successful permanently, you need to get to the root of WHY you want to lose weight. When you know WHY, you can clearly and vividly describe why getting healthy is important to you.With my clients, we call this “Destination Awesome”Your WHY is what makes you say NO to instant gratification right now, because you want something more in the future. CONNECT WITH COACH JON:NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTubeCRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoac...2019-06-0705 min