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Overcomers OvercomingHarris B. Cooper – Workplace CultureHarris Cooper, formerly GS-15, discusses his approach to organizational culture, drawing from his 39-year government career. He emphasizes the importance of the Golden Rule and the Serenity Prayer in his management style, along with two simple rules: do your job and keep the boss out of trouble. Harris also shares his experience leading a diverse workforce across multiple naval and marine air stations, where he was responsible for aircraft repair capabilities. He discusses the challenges of managing geographically dispersed teams and implementing consistent procedures across different locations. Harris shared his experience creating a culture within his organization, which is...
2025-05-2034 minOvercomers OvercomingHarris B. Cooper – Workplace CultureHarris Cooper, formerly GS-15, discusses his approach to organizational culture, drawing from his 39-year government career. He emphasizes the importance of the Golden Rule and the Serenity Prayer in his management style, along with two simple rules: do your job and keep the boss out of trouble. Harris also shares his experience leading a diverse workforce across multiple naval and marine air stations, where he was responsible for aircraft repair capabilities. He discusses the challenges of managing geographically dispersed teams and implementing consistent procedures across different locations. Harris shared his experience creating a culture within his organization, which is...
2025-05-2034 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 2 - Adapting to Talented Neurodiverse People Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed autistic person with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Scott brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocacy to an audience. He a...
2024-12-3137 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 1 – Understanding Autism Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed autistic person with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Scott brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocacy to an audience. He a...
2024-12-2636 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Frank L. Douglas Episode 2 – Until You Walk in My ShoesDr. Frank L. Douglas grew up in British Guiana. Despite being exiled from his home country and experiencing discrimination, his critical thinking and problem-solving skills have earned him international acclaim. His love of education earned him a Fulbright Scholarship. He worked at Ciba Giegy and Aventis and was involved in the pharmaceutical industry, where he spearheaded the research and development of drugs that treat tuberculosis, arthritis, diabetes, seizures, cancer, and pulmonary embolism, among others. He received the Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development Director of the Year Award in 2001 and 2004; the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Organization for the...
2024-12-2434 min
Overcomers OvercomingMarissa Levin Episode 2 Story – My Generational LegacyMarissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the barriers impeding their personal and organizational growth. In 2012, she joined "Washington Business Report" on ABC as the region's Small Business Expert...
2024-11-1938 minOvercomers OvercomingMarissa Levin Episode 2 Story – My Generational LegacyMarissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the barriers impeding their personal and organizational growth. In 2012, she joined "Washington Business Report" on ABC as the region's Small Business Expert...
2024-11-1938 min
Overcomers OvercomingPaul Granger Episode 1 – I Prayed for and "Claimed" a Different ResultPaul Granger describes his emotions and learning from his life experiences of enduring a stillborn childbirth and job termination from a toxic ministry experience. He and his wife prayed fervently for God to restore or create a heartbeat for their child in the womb of his wife. They prayed for and "claimed" that God could and would make a heartbeat. That did not happen. So, did God not hear or not care about their prayer? This resulted in a time of deep introspection from which they gained insights into God and oneness with Him. Following that experience, he experienced...
2024-10-1735 min
Overcomers OvercomingJordan Wilson - Winning the War Through SurrenderJordan Wilson is a modern-day prodigal son. He was raised in a Christian family with wholesome values. He felt somewhat protected and isolated from the world at an earlier age. Accordingly, he thought he needed to experience the world by engaging in different life events. That included drugs and alcohol. Through his mother's prayers and fasting and his revitalized life in Jesus Christ, he developed a tenacious attitude to reverse his addiction and live his life for Christ. That transformation began on March 27, 2016 (his dad's birthday). He chronicles his past life and his transformation into his new life in...
2024-10-1630 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Matthew Zakreski Episode 1 – Neurodiversity and Career CoachingMatthew "Dr. Matt" Zakreski, PsyD, is a high-energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken over 400 times worldwide about supporting neurodivergent people. Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He co-founded The Neurodiversity Collective, which provides therapy, IQ testing, coaching, and consulting. You bring your brain with you wherever you go, whether you're a student in school, a professional...
2024-10-0140 min
Overcomers OvercomingIryna Ishchenko Episode 1 – Relationships as Life is Transformed with TimeIryna Ishchenko was born in Kazakhstan and then moved to Ukraine with her family when she was one year old. She knows how it is to grieve your parents when they are still alive, but they are no longer your parents because of bodily function deterioration. They are not the ones you have known and loved for your entire life. She knows what it's like to fear your own emotions because you have always thought it was wrong and unacceptable to have such strong negative feelings about your parents. She exhausted herself and carried enormous guilt for not being...
2024-09-2632 min
Overcomers OvercomingBrittney Phillips – Blending BravelyBrittney Phillips is a certified life coach, certified stepparent coach, and founder of Blending Bravely, a coaching and education company specializing in empowering women of faith in blended families. With a heartfelt commitment to helping moms in blended families find peace, strengthen their sanity, and deepen their faith, Brittney offers a transformative approach that fosters strong connections within stepfamilies. Drawing from her own experience as a former educator and blending her own family, Brittney brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women of faith in blended families. Through her tailored online courses and personalized 1:1 coaching, she...
2024-09-2435 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Christopher Scott Wyatt Episode 3 – Understanding Impulsivity and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders with Neurodiverse People Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Dr. Scott consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Parenting Neurodiverse children — those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, and learning disabilities — presents challenges. As a diagnosed autistic person with ADHD and physical disabilities, Dr. Scott brings his experiences as a parent, researcher, educator, and Neurodiversity self-advocacy to an audience. He a...
2024-09-1935 min
Overcomers OvercomingPat Wetzel Episode 2 – Overcoming by Taking Risks Pat Wetzel is an award-winning author who has learned perseverance to get beyond the bumps she is experiencing in life. From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (Pat is a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell), from world travels to travel within, Pat has led an extraordinary life. In her book, she tells the stories of other great people, how they have navigated their bumps in the road, and the wisdom they've gained along the way. What's your bump? Business, personal, sports? One of Pat's "bumps" was learning to f...
2024-09-1734 min
Overcomers OvercomingJanice Burt – Kicking the People Pleasing HabitJanice Angela Burt is an international, inspirational keynote speaker. Her mission is to encourage, provide insight, and uplift others while continuing to work on her personal growth. She was awarded the Catalyst of Courage award by The Los Angeles Tribune and was listed as a Global Woman to Watch in the Washington DC Chronicle. Being raised in Mexico City, as well as being bilingual gives her a multi-dimensional appeal. She speaks on: · Breaking Up is Hard to Do — 5 Habits to Leave Behind to Experience Success without Stress & Burnout · Walking through One Fear Per Year — 7 Life Lessons Learned...
2024-09-1234 min
Overcomers OvercomingMichelle Seguin – Larger Than Life: A Mother's Love, Loss, and Her Journey Back to LivingMichelle Seguin's son, Devin, in 2013. Devin got a stomach ache following which the medical staff found a cancerous tumor. Five weeks later, the medical staff performed surgery on Devin to remove the tumor. Within 24 hours of removing the tumor, he passed away because his body poisoned itself. His body still was trying to fight a tumor that was removed. There is nothing more painful a parent can go through than the loss of a child. Unfortunately, Michelle became a part of this group. Through her open and honest storytelling, Michelle gives the listener a heartfelt insight into the realities o...
2024-09-1036 min
Overcomers OvercomingKristie Guard Episode 1 – Healing Ever AfterKristie Guard was raised in a toxic family, and she married into a toxic marriage. She endured nearly 27 years of life not knowing what value she had to anyone. Ten years into a marriage with her high school sweetheart, author Kristie Addair Guard admitted the "happily ever after" just wasn't, and it didn't show any signs of getting there. However hard she tried, the lies she'd been given in childhood held a tight grip. Those fears left her enthralled—being unwanted, unloved, abandoned, and unimportant. In a last-ditch effort, she walked away in search of healing and happiness on he...
2024-09-0337 min
Overcomers OvercomingGrace Peterson – Her Rainbow Baby StoryGrace Peterson gave birth to a "rainbow baby," which has come to be known as the child born following a previous loss from a stillbirth or miscarriage. Grace's child was diagnosed with the rare Trisomy 18 chromosomal disease. Trisomy 18 is a disorder in which babies are born with three copies of chromosome 18 instead of 2. For an unknown reason, this accident occurs at conception, and all cells in the body will have this structure. She wrote the book Behind My Smile: A Rainbow Baby Story as a journal to work through her traumas of the first attempted birth. She had a...
2024-08-2928 min
Overcomers OvercomingSara Slaybaugh – Developing Confidence and Connection Following DivorceSara Slaybaugh experienced the emotions and discouragement of a toxic marriage. Many of us want a wholesome, long-term relationship to illuminate each other. As a person of faith, Sara hoped to get healthy support from fellow believers. She experienced mixed support from various people. Sara is now remarried with a blended family. Through her life experience, she works with divorced Christian women to coach them to learn how to find a loving and supportive relationship. Based on her experience, she understands the emotions of being a divorced Christian and feeling like an outsider in your previous circles. She coaches...
2024-08-2729 min
Overcomers OvercomingSarah Westbrook – Trauma BondedSarah Westbrook has turned an early life of complex trauma into a profession as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Sarah is passionate about mental wellness. She considers herself an eternal learner and is excited to share her knowledge and experience with her audience. As a trauma survivor, she understands the work that goes into healing. Her greatest desire is for her listeners, readers, and clients to gain the personalized wisdom needed to meet their highest growth potential, laughing along the way and becoming their most authentic selves. Through her life experiences, Sarah works with others to break the manacles...
2024-06-2747 min
Overcomers OvercomingJohn Brink: Attitude – Passion – Work EthicJohn A. Brink was born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland during WWII. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister during harsh warlike conditions, surrounded by death and hardship, especially during the hungry winter of 1944/45. John's mother was left to raise her three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was dead or alive until the liberation of their village by Canadian soldiers on April 12, 1945. This was when John determined he would one day move to Canada - the land...
2024-06-2540 min
Overcomers OvercomingDana Diaz Episode 3 – Stress and the Effects of Cortisol Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him, who soon verbally and physically abused her, much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. During her 25-year-long relationship with him, he used her verbally and emotionally, drained them financially, manipulated her, cheated on her, and took advantage of her sexually. Accordingly...
2024-06-2046 min
Overcomers OvercomingAvi Wolfson Episode 1 – Re-activate the Spark in Your LifeAvi Wolfson inspires audiences by inspiring others to re-activate the spark in their life. Confidence and success are contagious to foster that life change. A true champion isn't someone who wins for themselves but does it to help others achieve what they have. These phrases dominated Avi's life in words without action. Before he became a licensed realtor, professional salesperson, best-selling author, and three-time axe-throwing champion, his successes were more grounded. He enjoyed playing and watching football, ultimate frisbee, and ping-pong. In addition, he loved playing video games, watching documentaries, and solving Rubik's cubes. Avi grew up with the...
2024-06-1837 min
Overcomers OvercomingTaimi Lawlor – A Stretch Beyond YogaTaimi (pronounced "tie-me") Lawlor lived as a complete perfectionist in her early 20s. Plagued by panic attacks, sleepless nights, severe constipation, and excessive exercise, she was a high-functioning, anxious person who did not believe in rest, recovery, or relaxation while trying to prove that she was "good enough." Instead of spinning in her never-ending symptoms, she put all her energy into getting to the root cause to improve her mental and physical health. Through a process of self-discovery and learning how the body functions are so functionally and integrally related, she discovered she no longer had to struggle with...
2024-06-1331 min
Overcomers OvercomingMary Barlow Episode 1 – Home, My Story of House and Personal RestorationMary G. Barlow chronicles her early life dealing with her mom's death when Mary was seven years old, as well as her adult life in finding peace and joy. Years after her mother died, Mary learned her mom had committed suicide, possibly manifested from postpartum depression following the birth of Mary's younger brother. Based on her life experience and the ensuing trauma of learning how her mother died, Mary wrote the book, "Home, My Story of House and Personal Restoration." In writing "Home," Mary blends literary and medical writing and journalistic talents. As a medical writer, Mary has written...
2024-06-1134 min
Overcomers OvercomingJ.D. "Danny" McCabe Episode 1 – My Third GiftDanny McCabe maintained a loving relationship with his wife for nearly twenty years before the underpinnings of their marriage, family, and world crumbled. Their foundation had always been rooted in the mantra that trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship. Indeed, Erin (his former wife) had always claimed that things couldn't work without trust. But one day, for reasons Danny could not fathom, Erin became suspicious of his every move. Phone calls, text messages, and work emails were manufactured into proof of infidelity, drug addiction, and a network of lies. She enlisted her mother in her efforts, and...
2024-06-0637 min
Overcomers OvercomingPat Wetzel Episode 1 – My Bumps in the Road Pat Wetzel is an award-winning author who has learned perseverance to get beyond the bumps she is experiencing in life. From Wharton Business School to global finance, from disability to learning to soar (Pat is a sailplane pilot with over a decade of tales to tell), from world travels to travel within, Pat has led an extraordinary life. In her book, she tells the stories of other great people, how they have navigated their bumps in the road and the wisdom they've gained along the way. What's your bump? Business, personal, sports? One of Pat's "bumps" was learning to f...
2024-06-0434 min
Overcomers OvercomingJenny Alexander – My Story of Life and Marriage After Divorce Jenny Alexander overcame the trauma of divorce. She recently found love and a new marriage again. She overcame the fear of starting over in a new province and leaving my 25+ year career. Are you trapped in the aftermath of a divorce, desperately seeking a path forward? Is your quest to find the spouse you deserve an elusive dream? Are your friendships causing you distress? Perhaps you're facing a crisis of faith or seeking to enhance your family's devotional journey. Jenny understands your struggles no matter where you are on your relationship journey. She has walked the path of healing a...
2024-05-3032 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Kathryn Vecchio Episode 1 – Broken Crayons Still ColorDr. Kathryn Vecchio was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Sicilian family. Her family traditions and culture became the rhythm of her soul. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into their family experiences. She was blessed to explore all aspects of creative and expressive art forms. Throughout life, she was touched by addiction, adoption, and complex trauma. As an athlete, she had to overcome extraordinary obstacles while applying her life lessons to her programs. Through her life experiences, she integrates her evaluated life experiences and education to develop her unique intervention and program. She awakens people's...
2024-05-2838 min
Overcomers OvercomingNatalie Riede – Overcoming a Near-Death Experience Natalie Riede had a near-death experience from surgery complications, causing her to spend a month quarantined in a hospital, hanging between life and death. This experience set her on the path to discovering and harnessing the power of the subconscious mind. She learned different tools and techniques to overcome everything and move forward with her life instead of being crippled by fear and anxiety. Through her life experience, she empowers women to navigate their cancer journey with a positive mindset. She focuses on mental health, self-care, self-love (especially loving your scars), emotional resilience, and stepping into a new version...
2024-05-2333 min
Overcomers OvercomingAmanda Blackwood Episode 3 – Engaging Through App Awareness Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Those with a nefarious intent to exploit vulnerable people do so through cell apps and internet means. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda's mission is to be a catalyst to work with as many people as possible to lead them to live a fulfilled life through Christ. She's a woman who transformed her trauma into resilience and strength. Now, Amanda uses her knowledge of growth and healing to inspire trauma survivors...
2024-05-2139 min
Overcomers OvercomingKatie Selby – She is Not College MaterialKatie Selby began her extraordinary education journey at the age of three, which continued through high school. She was diagnosed with language impairment at the age of three. At that age, she communicated by using gestures and pointing to meet her needs. She didn't say her first sentence until She was 5. To this day, she wishes she knew what her first complete sentence was. She doesn't remember, and neither do her parents. After she started kindergarten, she was diagnosed with learning disabilities. Her learning disabilities are in reading comprehension, written expression, and math. She takes time to understand what she's...
2024-05-1626 min
Overcomers OvercomingJillie Maria – A Transformational CatalystJillie Maria is a Certified Akashic Records Practitioner who has overcome and is learning to be aware of "trigger points" that can invoke the past to create dominant thoughts to control our current and future thinking. She has spent many years doing her deep inner work, which enables her to connect with her clients to help them gain clarity and heal on a deeper level. She uses a variety of modalities in her work. She is passionate about holding space for her clients to feel the emotion and heal their wounds to uplevel and perform at their maximum potential! Yo...
2024-05-1438 min
Overcomers OvercomingConstantin Morun – Becoming Whom I Want to Be Constantin Morun was born and raised in Eastern Europe during the communist era. He moved to Canada at the age of seventeen to pursue the "American Dream," yet found himself grappling with his vulnerabilities and the struggle to remain authentic amidst changing landscapes. With over 15 years of experience in personal and professional development, he honed his skills as a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, providing invaluable guidance and support to those seeking to unlock their full potential. His spiritual journey has been an integral part of this process, blending with my professional life in a unique way. Starting the Unleash...
2024-05-0939 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. David Pearce – Transitioning from Dental Practice to Business Building David Pearce is a Doctor of Dental Surgery who started a dental business from nearly scratch but then had to decide to sell that business or have his young family and marriage split. After selling his practice, he and his wife moved from Syracuse, NY, and divided their time between my wife's "dream come true" newly completed Florida contemporary beachfront home and our custom Montana mountain home. During this relocation, he started another dental practice. During this time, he experienced the 3-month premature birth of their son and the emotional roller coaster of all the disabilities that could have...
2024-05-0737 min
Overcomers OvercomingMarko Kasic – My Call to ActionMarko Kasic is a profile of learning that education can come in many forms. "You're lucky to have been educated in London - don't waste your chance at a better life." He heard this from his parents, who sacrificed their lives when they moved to the UK. Marko got a corporate banking position following graduation - not by following rules, but by breaking them. After six months in this position, he learned two things quickly; 1) He does not ever want his life/career to only be about money, and 2) He has the skills to make as much money as...
2024-05-0240 min
Overcomers OvercomingAmanda Blackwood Episode 2 – Engaging Through Awareness Amanda Blackwood survived human trafficking and child abuse. Through her life experiences, she is a public speaker, published author, and trauma recovery mentor for those seeking ways to combat PTSD and trauma responses. Amanda's mission is to be a catalyst to work with as many people as possible to lead them to live a fulfilled life through Christ. She's a woman who transformed her trauma into resilience and strength. Now, Amanda uses her knowledge of growth and healing to inspire trauma survivors everywhere so that they can become anything. On a cold day in 2018, she saw formerly trafficked people...
2024-04-3041 min
360 Podcast for WomenSecrets to Love and Career Success with Ron and Marty CooperCasa De Confidence with Julie DeLucca-Collins for 360 Talk Radio for Women
Secrets to Love and Career Success with Ron and Marty Cooper
2024-04-2700 min
Overcomers OvercomingPaul Zolman – Love Language Demonstrated by Giving Paul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve so that you can see them coming your way and respond appropriately. Paul developed a system for training young children in this love-giving system. Spoiler alert: it's a game where everyone wins. Paul is the international bestselling author of The Role of Love, but God is the author of love. In His wisdom, He placed us in various circumstances that require us to...
2024-04-2336 min
Overcomers OvercomingMarissa Levin – Pivoting Through My Entrepreneurial JourneyMarissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the barriers impeding their personal and organizational growth. In 2012, she joined "Washington Business Report" on ABC as the region's Small Business Expert...
2024-04-1831 minOvercomers OvercomingMarissa Levin – Pivoting Through My Entrepreneurial JourneyMarissa Levin chronicles her 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience and how she transitioned through this period. In 2012, she launched Successful Culture, a leadership consulting organization that helped CEOs master the 3 most critical aspects of business growth: leadership development, strategy formulation and execution, and corporate culture creation & improvement. She developed a global C-level coaching and consulting practice based on her successful experience building a multimillion-dollar consulting firm and her strength of connecting with leaders to help them move beyond the barriers impeding their personal and organizational growth. In 2012, she joined "Washington Business Report" on ABC as the region's Small Business Expert...
2024-04-1831 min
Overcomers OvercomingGrace Tran Episode 1 – Learning and Accepting MeGrace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped her discover the root cause of her high-functioning anxiety and chronic stress. She found through various therapy sessions she was very hard on herself. She assumed her critical nature was expected because she knew nothing different. Multiple health scares caused her to address the root...
2024-04-1136 min
Overcomers OvercomingErin Clements Episode 10 – EmpathyErin Clements expresses her need for empathy through the church to have others bear the burden of her recent experience with her sexually addicted former husband. She had experienced a life trauma contrary to her Christian upbringing and what she knew to be God's desire for marriage. Her life was in six months of turmoil and chaos. She turned to the church to engage others who would empathize with her need for emotional support. Erin found her greatest asset came from those outside the church. Her testimony explains her emotional needs while engendering an appeal for others in the...
2024-04-0939 min
Overcomers OvercomingElena Nicole Bombardier – Overcoming Binge EatingElena Nicole helps women stop overeating and feel more in control of themselves with food. She has learned from her experience the reasons for overeating. She lost more than 30 pounds while gaining control of the emotions that caused her to overeat. Elena is a certified holistic health and life coach specializing in helping professional women lose weight and get healthier realistically and sustainably while feeling more empowered, confident, and in control of health and life. In her one-on-one coaching program, she combines mindset hacks and traditional weight loss strategies to get her clients lasting results. You can learn more...
2024-04-0941 min
Overcomers OvercomingDana Diaz Episode 2 – The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him, who soon verbally and physically abused her much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. During her 25-year-long relationship with him, he used her verbally and emotionally, drained them financially, manipulated her, cheated on her, and took advantage of her sexually. Accordingly...
2024-04-0436 min
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence3 Secrets to Love and Career Success with Ron and Marty CooperI want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...Meet the Power Couple: Ron and Marty Cooper In this heartwarming episode, I sit down with Ron and Marty Cooper, the dynamic duo behind Cooper Culture. With 55 years of marriage under their belt and a wealth of experience in building high-performing teams, they're here to spill the secrets of their enduring partnership and professional success.From First Date to Five Decades Dive into the charming tale of how Ron mustered the courage to ask Marty out after 18 long months and...
2024-03-241h 02
Overcomers OvercomingNancy Nungari – Overcoming my Past to be my Present Best389 Nancy Nungari works with organizations that want to capitalize on the power of digital content for customer acquisition and retention. Born and raised in Kenya, Nancy is based in Germany, where she's lived for 25+ years. Growing up on Africa's east coast, as a young girl, she wanted to be a nurse, an air hostess, or a fashion designer. Years later, she went to design college and worked in the fashion industry after moving to Europe. Following a back injury, she left employment, and after recovery, she followed her passion for reading and opened a Christian bookshop in Germany. Then e...
2024-02-2037 min
Overcomers OvercomingNico Lagan - Men Helping Men Nico Lagan is an influential entrepreneur, men's coach, and host of the thought-provoking podcast The Nico Lagan Show. Growing up without a strong male figure, Nico found himself idolizing the wrong role models and fell into a life of addiction and drug dealing until he eventually realized the need for positive change in his life. He is now on a mission to be a voice for men and empower them to reclaim their purpose and masculinity. During his life's journey and personal transformation, Nico realized that in today's society, masculinity is often under attack, and traditional values associated with...
2024-02-0636 min
Overcomers OvercomingGrace Tran Episode 2 – The Healing JourneyGrace Tran lived much of her early life being self-critical while holding herself to unrealistic expectations. Through a reflective review and her accepting husband, she discovered she was living the life of an imposter. Because of previous interactions, she realized she was impersonating someone she wanted to be but was not. This discovery helped her discover the root cause of her high-functioning anxiety and chronic stress. She found through various therapy sessions she was very hard on herself. She assumed her critical nature was expected because she knew nothing different. Multiple health scares caused her to address the root...
2024-02-0134 min
Overcomers OvercomingBarbara Walsh – Natural Cures for CancerBarbara Walsh is a mom, business owner, and breast cancer survivor. She had a lot of plans for the prime of her life. But, everything changed a few years ago when a routine mammogram revealed a need for a biopsy. She was then given the devasting news, "You have Stage 1 Breast Cancer." The oncologist outlined the standard treatment protocol: surgery, radiation, and chemo, without offering any guarantees that these treatments would completely cure her or prevent the cancer from recurring. As she listened, she felt like her life was spinning out of control. The future now looked like an...
2024-01-2538 min
Overcomers OvercomingDana Diaz Episode 1 – Overcoming My Toxic Childhood and Marriage Relationships Dana Diaz was born to a teenage mother out of wedlock who didn't want her but was forced to keep her. Reduced to nothing, she left home during her first year of college and immediately fell for a covert narcissist who promised her the love I never had. Dana married him who soon verbally and physically abused her much as her father did. She ignored her intuitive sense and married him anyway. During her 25-year-long relationship with him, he used her verbally and emotionally, drained them financially, manipulated her, cheated on her, and took advantage of her sexually. Accordingly...
2024-01-2339 min
Overcomers OvercomingMatt Shoup – A Serial Entrepreneurial and Jesus FollowerMatt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. Matt's entrepreneurial journey began at 10 when he started a lawn mowing business to earn $200 for a boombox. It was then that Matt discovered his passion and love of business. Ten years later, while studying at Colorado State University, Matt was recruited by a college painting company, where he learned even more about sales, marketing, and business operations. Matt made lots of money in college and then spent three times what he made...
2024-01-1837 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. John Degarmo – Protecting Our ChildrenDr. John DeGarmo and his wife began foster parenting in 2008. They overcame the loss of their first child and adopted three children. In addition, they have fostered over 60 children. He is The Foster Care Institute Director, an author, TEDx speaker, and one who works with legislators across the nation. He is driven to help children in crisis and does so through speaking and media appearances. Dr. John and his wife are recipients of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award, as well as the Up With People Everyday Hero Award. He is a leading expert and consultant in the f...
2024-01-1632 min
Overcomers OvercomingSteve Wilson – Teetering on a Tight Tope: My Bi-Polar JourneySteve Wilson chronicles a portion of his life beginning at nine. He helped an unsuspecting person while in a movie theater who raped him. Steve immediately dismissed what happened, not knowing if he may have caused the incident. Through many years of his life, having suppressed the incident, he was diagnosed as being type 2 bipolar. For most of his 74 years of life, he has had bipolar disorder. Descending into the depths of suicidal intentions or rising to the high of watching the births of his children, he has endured a roller-coaster life of epic proportions. His memoir, Teetering on...
2024-01-1136 min
Overcomers OvercomingKathleen Donnelly Israel – Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your LifeKathleen Donnelly Israel chronicles her life of a difficult childhood that carried into her marriage. Kathleen is a San Diego, California, resident where she has lived her whole life. Ron (her deceased husband) and Kathleen Israel raised their five children in Lakeside, San Diego County. They were a Team Couple for Worldwide Marriage Encounter in the 70s and 80s. She has a bachelor's degree in art from San Diego State University and studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. She is a certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator and Theta Healer and has enjoyed a lifetime of...
2024-01-0932 minOvercomers OvercomingKathleen Donnelly Israel – Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your LifeKathleen Donnelly Israel chronicles her life of a difficult childhood that carried into her marriage. Kathleen is a San Diego, California, resident where she has lived her whole life. Ron (her deceased husband) and Kathleen Israel raised their five children in Lakeside, San Diego County. They were a Team Couple for Worldwide Marriage Encounter in the 70s and 80s. She has a bachelor's degree in art from San Diego State University and studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. She is a certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator and Theta Healer and has enjoyed a lifetime of...
2024-01-0932 min
Overcomers OvercomingCharles "Bruce" McIntyre – Life's Transitions and Priorities Bruce is a very successful business owner who was forced to prioritize major decisions involving selling his business, shortly after which he was diagnosed with cancer. He chronicles his life of critical thinking, encouraging and inspiring others to make informed decisions by prioritizing life events. He completed his education at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and quickly found his way to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Procter & Gamble. While living in Indianapolis, Indiana, he met and married his wife, Joyce. Bruce decided to leave his nomadic corporate life and start his own business. His business, McIntyreSales, was a food service sales...
2024-01-0430 min
Overcomers OvercomingRoman Fischer – Inspiration to Nutrition and FitnessRoman Fischer's grandfather inspired him to become nutritional and fitness-conscious through the passing of his grandfather and a close family friend, who each passed away due to cancer and unhealthy eating habits. He knew he didn't want the same demise. He developed a passion for learning health and nutrition to help transform people's lives one body at a time and ultimately help transform the world! When Roman was 15 years old, he saw his younger brother lifting weights, which helped inspire him to follow him. He also wanted a 6-pack and strongly desired to live longer and be healthier. His...
2023-11-0238 min
Overcomers OvercomingLaura Morlando Episode 1 – Learning Social Self-Care to Overcome Stress Laura Morlando, The Stress Commando, overcame her father's cancer and her diagnoses of autoimmune and Lyme diseases to pivot to her self-employed online business. Through self-awareness, she knows how to live best with stress while honoring her physical and cognitive challenges. Laura helps professionals and companies network stress-free and work stress-free with artificial intelligence (AI) and look stress-free to be more effective and confident. She is a Marketing Consultant, Founder of Working Stress-Free with AI, and Founder and CEO of Down and Dirty Networking, an online community helping professionals and entrepreneurs Coelevate, Collaborate, and Connect. After going from a t...
2023-10-1937 min
Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeEp. #142 - Power Couple Ron and Marty Cooper Share Their Passion for Helping Others Develop Personality Strengths and Principled LeadershipRon and Marty Cooper have been married for 55 years and are a power couple dedicated to assisting people and organizations achieve their full potential. Ron uses his extensive experience with over 30 years in the Air Force as a fighter pilot and then an industry executive. Marty is a business manager and certified leadership trainer. Together, they established The Cooper Culture – a business dedicated to helping increase personal productivity and efficiency through developing personality strengths and principled leadership. They also provide personal and business coaching as well as marriage coaching. Even though they are leaders today in their field, Ron and Ma...
2023-09-2530 min
The MisFitNationThe MisFitNation Show Welcomes Ron And Marty Cooper Founders of the Cooper CultureWelcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this chat.We started the week off by having an awesome chat with Army veteran and Certified Personal Trainer Andrew Stull, Released an awesome chat with Justine Martin and now we bring you Ron And Marty Cooper Founders of the Cooper Culture for episode 295Ron and Marty were married September 7, 1968, in a small Jonesboro, IN church, as Ron entered his senior year of college. Marty was r...
2023-08-1041 min
Leadership for Regular People25: BONUS - Overcoming Obstacles with Ron and Marty CooperRon and Marty Cooper have been married for almost 55 years. Together they lead "Cooper Culture," a business dedicated to helping organizations increase their productivity and efficiency. Ron is certified as a John Maxwell leadership trainer, mentor, personal performance coach, and keynote speaker. Together, Ron and Marty host the "Overcomers Overcoming" podcast. In this bonus episode, Brady talks with Ron and Marty about how to overcome obstacles and develop positive self-talk.Go to https://betterhelp.com/mfrp for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help...
2023-07-1128 min
Overcomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 11 - I Am StatementsRon and Marty discuss the life-affirming value and practice of "I am" statements. Self-affirming statements have a therapeutic value of talking positively to and about yourself. Many times, we become what we think of ourselves. Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or cannot – you are right." Too often, we can think ourselves into depressive moods. As frequently, we can talk ourselves out of a slump to become positive by talking and thinking positively. When verbalized in a positive context, self-talk can add value to our countenance while inspiring us to interact positively with others.
2023-07-0511 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 11 - I Am StatementsRon and Marty discuss the life-affirming value and practice of "I am" statements. Self-affirming statements have a therapeutic value of talking positively to and about yourself. Many times, we become what we think of ourselves. Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or cannot – you are right." Too often, we can think ourselves into depressive moods. As frequently, we can talk ourselves out of a slump to become positive by talking and thinking positively. When verbalized in a positive context, self-talk can add value to our countenance while inspiring us to interact positively with others.
2023-07-0511 min
Overcomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Episode #10 – Character and ValuesWhat can keep a relationship together even when people are very different? Character and values are defining attributes of each person. Our personality defines who we are or how we are "wired." Our personality will largely explain how we express our values and character. Those values and character traits will largely determine how we respond to life encounters. In the context of a lasting relationship, we need to determine our values and those attributes we value most. We must learn our strengths and vulnerabilities as we learn who we are and what defines us. Ron and Marty will have...
2023-06-2816 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Episode #10 – Character and ValuesWhat can keep a relationship together even when people are very different? Character and values are defining attributes of each person. Our personality defines who we are or how we are "wired." Our personality will largely explain how we express our values and character. Those values and character traits will largely determine how we respond to life encounters. In the context of a lasting relationship, we need to determine our values and those attributes we value most. We must learn our strengths and vulnerabilities as we learn who we are and what defines us. Ron and Marty will have...
2023-06-2816 min
Overcomers OvercomingRon and Marty Solo Episode #6 – AnxietyNearly everyone experiences anxiety of varying degrees throughout life. Allowing fear to go unchecked can lead to health problems, and stress is one of the leading results of anxiety. We need to learn how to manage (or cope with) anxiety while also knowing those factors in our life that cause fear of the unknown. We need to know how to reduce or even eliminate those factors that cause uncertainty in our life. As we learn about ourselves, we function best with a support person or group of some number. Those are the ones who know us and genuinely care...
2023-06-0718 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Solo Episode #6 – AnxietyNearly everyone experiences anxiety of varying degrees throughout life. Allowing fear to go unchecked can lead to health problems, and stress is one of the leading results of anxiety. We need to learn how to manage (or cope with) anxiety while also knowing those factors in our life that cause fear of the unknown. We need to know how to reduce or even eliminate those factors that cause uncertainty in our life. As we learn about ourselves, we function best with a support person or group of some number. Those are the ones who know us and genuinely care...
2023-06-0718 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercoming Life's MountainsRon and Marty Cooper discuss a part of their life story and how they overcame "mountains," "troubled seas," and "spiritual deserts." Are you a victim or a victor? Are you an opportunity optimizer? Do you believe there are multiple solutions to any life dilemma? Religion sometimes manifests itself as a plastic, artificial façade that, for some people, as they explain the value of a relationship with Jesus Christ. What value and priority do you place on biblically-based values?
2023-05-1716 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercoming Life's MountainsRon and Marty Cooper discuss a part of their life story and how they overcame "mountains," "troubled seas," and "spiritual deserts." Are you a victim or a victor? Are you an opportunity optimizer? Do you believe there are multiple solutions to any life dilemma? Religion sometimes manifests itself as a plastic, artificial façade that, for some people, as they explain the value of a relationship with Jesus Christ. What value and priority do you place on biblically-based values?
2023-05-1716 min
Overcomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper – Overcoming A Potentially Divisive MomentKeyboard combatants and verbal assailants. Our world seems to be full of those who need to win or even crush the "competition." Some people look for opportunities to engage in a debate because winning is all-important. However, with life and work experience, and mentors who have great people relationship skills, we can change a combative mindset. Let's consider, 1) What are your values", 2) What is the greater good of the encounter, 3) Listen for underlying clues, 4) Throttle back the rhetoric, and 5) Determine what is more important – being right or having a relationship?
2023-05-1024 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper – Overcoming A Potentially Divisive MomentKeyboard combatants and verbal assailants. Our world seems to be full of those who need to win or even crush the "competition." Some people look for opportunities to engage in a debate because winning is all-important. However, with life and work experience, and mentors who have great people relationship skills, we can change a combative mindset. Let's consider, 1) What are your values", 2) What is the greater good of the encounter, 3) Listen for underlying clues, 4) Throttle back the rhetoric, and 5) Determine what is more important – being right or having a relationship?
2023-05-1024 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Episode 5 – TrustRon and Marty discuss their life experience and marriage of trust. Some people immediately trust others, while others "cogitate" over trust in relationships. It is a matter of personality in combination with life perspective and experiences, and trust is essential in a connected relationship and being an effective leader. An organization's people feel comfortable knowing they can trust their leaders. Dating and marriage can last when you know you can trust your mate. So, how can you know if you can trust a potential mate? Ron and Marty have a digital relationship course grounded in their marriage journey that...
2023-04-1915 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Episode 5 – TrustRon and Marty discuss their life experience and marriage of trust. Some people immediately trust others, while others "cogitate" over trust in relationships. It is a matter of personality in combination with life perspective and experiences, and trust is essential in a connected relationship and being an effective leader. An organization's people feel comfortable knowing they can trust their leaders. Dating and marriage can last when you know you can trust your mate. So, how can you know if you can trust a potential mate? Ron and Marty have a digital relationship course grounded in their marriage journey that...
2023-04-1915 minOvercomers OvercomingThe Cooper Culture – Our BusinessThe Cooper Culture is a catalyst to transform a person's mindset of quiet desperation to one of confident assurance. A catalyst in this context inspires action. We do this through: · Public speaking · Partnering with principle-based organizations · Our "Overcomers Overcoming" podcast series Many people of all socio-economic strata are experiencing varying degrees of quiet desperation as manifested by expressing or feeling anxiety, loneliness, uncertainty, unworthiness, and other forms of low self-image. Ron experienced this in his early life. As he reflects on how things were, he determined why...
2023-03-1507 minOvercomers OvercomingThe Cooper Culture – Our BusinessThe Cooper Culture is a catalyst to transform a person's mindset of quiet desperation to one of confident assurance. A catalyst in this context inspires action. We do this through: · Public speaking · Partnering with principle-based organizations · Our "Overcomers Overcoming" podcast series Many people of all socio-economic strata are experiencing varying degrees of quiet desperation as manifested by expressing or feeling anxiety, loneliness, uncertainty, unworthiness, and other forms of low self-image. Ron experienced this in his early life. As he reflects on how things were, he determined why...
2023-03-1507 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 3 – Take ActionRon and Marty Cooper discuss taking action in the context of the account of the man wanting to go into the pool of Bethsaida. Jesus healed the man and told him to begin walking. We cannot continue doing what we have done in the past and expect different results. If we are not getting fulfillment with what we are doing, we must take action to do something different. God promises to direct the path of those who surrender to Him, and submitting to Him is the first action to bring about better results.
2023-03-0811 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 3 – Take ActionRon and Marty Cooper discuss taking action in the context of the account of the man wanting to go into the pool of Bethsaida. Jesus healed the man and told him to begin walking. We cannot continue doing what we have done in the past and expect different results. If we are not getting fulfillment with what we are doing, we must take action to do something different. God promises to direct the path of those who surrender to Him, and submitting to Him is the first action to bring about better results.
2023-03-0811 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 2 – EmpathyRon and Marty discuss empathy and how we can effectively relate to others without enabling poor behavior. Empathy is identifying with a struggle or pain a person is experiencing. While doing so, we want to help them with a hand-up without being the handout. The handout mindset could enable a person to continue with poor thinking or behavior that brings them despair or anguish. We should want to inspire people to become self-sufficient and not dependent on others. There is an art to discerning the person to apply empathy and/or sympathy such that we do not enable continued...
2023-03-0108 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper Solo Episode 2 – EmpathyRon and Marty discuss empathy and how we can effectively relate to others without enabling poor behavior. Empathy is identifying with a struggle or pain a person is experiencing. While doing so, we want to help them with a hand-up without being the handout. The handout mindset could enable a person to continue with poor thinking or behavior that brings them despair or anguish. We should want to inspire people to become self-sufficient and not dependent on others. There is an art to discerning the person to apply empathy and/or sympathy such that we do not enable continued...
2023-03-0108 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Solo Episode 1 – Words MatterRon and Marty begin a weekly solo podcast with thoughts to consider based on evaluated life experiences. Ron and Marty have experienced thoughts resulting from statements made to and/or about them that have, through trigger statements, evoked thoughts of the past. The words may have been meant well; however, our personality or disposition at the moment of those statements caused us to process those statements negatively. Those negative thoughts can dominate our conscious thinking unless we are aware of that possibility.
2023-02-2216 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Solo Episode 1 – Words MatterRon and Marty begin a weekly solo podcast with thoughts to consider based on evaluated life experiences. Ron and Marty have experienced thoughts resulting from statements made to and/or about them that have, through trigger statements, evoked thoughts of the past. The words may have been meant well; however, our personality or disposition at the moment of those statements caused us to process those statements negatively. Those negative thoughts can dominate our conscious thinking unless we are aware of that possibility.
2023-02-2216 min
Overcomers OvercomingKareemah Emordi Episode 7 – Get Him & Keep HimKareemah Emordi discusses relationships in and God's purpose for His creation. God created each of us to function best with fellowship through connected relationships. But, can we know if a person of intense interest is a lifetime keeper!? Inspired by Ron and Marty Cooper's work on relationships and their relationship course, Kareemah discusses applying values and "Red Flags" to discern if a connection can potentially last a lifetime. Her book, "Get Him & Keep Him: Biblically inspired wisdom for wives and wives to be!" is available through Amazon.
2022-08-2549 minOvercomers OvercomingKareemah Emordi Episode 7 – Get Him & Keep HimKareemah Emordi discusses relationships in and God's purpose for His creation. God created each of us to function best with fellowship through connected relationships. But, can we know if a person of intense interest is a lifetime keeper!? Inspired by Ron and Marty Cooper's work on relationships and their relationship course, Kareemah discusses applying values and "Red Flags" to discern if a connection can potentially last a lifetime. Her book, "Get Him & Keep Him: Biblically inspired wisdom for wives and wives to be!" is available through Amazon.
2022-08-2549 min
Overcomers OvercomingRyan Horn Episode 2 – Men as the Family RockRyan Horn joins Marty (my wife) to give their perspective of men being the rock of our respective families. God's design for a nurturing family is for the father to lead his family with love and care. This role includes the responsibility and accountability to provide monetarily, spiritually, and morally while caring for our family's total welfare. Marty adds a lady's perspective of the balance between leading well and being an autocratic leader. When there is harmony in the home, our children and others within our circles of influence can see that harmony through kindred relationships.
2022-06-1445 minOvercomers OvercomingRyan Horn Episode 2 – Men as the Family RockRyan Horn joins Marty (my wife) to give their perspective of men being the rock of our respective families. God's design for a nurturing family is for the father to lead his family with love and care. This role includes the responsibility and accountability to provide monetarily, spiritually, and morally while caring for our family's total welfare. Marty adds a lady's perspective of the balance between leading well and being an autocratic leader. When there is harmony in the home, our children and others within our circles of influence can see that harmony through kindred relationships.
2022-06-1445 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 5Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. What are the major areas of value we will deliver through this podcast series? You have value and worth We are here together to help you overcome any life encounter We care about you, and we want to advance you to reach your full potential You are not a failure You matter very much Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1204 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 5Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. What are the major areas of value we will deliver through this podcast series? You have value and worth We are here together to help you overcome any life encounter We care about you, and we want to advance you to reach your full potential You are not a failure You matter very much Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1204 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 4Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Some of the frequent pain points we address are: I no longer know if anyone cares what I am experiencing I don't fit in with anyone I feel isolated I look and/or act differently from some others I don't feel accepted by anyone of my age or gender Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1003 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 4Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Some of the frequent pain points we address are: I no longer know if anyone cares what I am experiencing I don't fit in with anyone I feel isolated I look and/or act differently from some others I don't feel accepted by anyone of my age or gender Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1003 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 3Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. What are common questions we encounter? Why is this happening to me? Am I alone with what I am encountering? Does anyone care enough to share with me and help me through what I am experiencing? Can't you see I am hurting? Do I have to ask you for help? Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1003 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 3Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. What are common questions we encounter? Why is this happening to me? Am I alone with what I am encountering? Does anyone care enough to share with me and help me through what I am experiencing? Can't you see I am hurting? Do I have to ask you for help? Truth: Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Let's listen, learn, and work together to advance others.
2021-11-1003 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 2Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Why do we do this? Why are we passionate about this? "From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected." (Luke 12:48 We apply this Scripture to mean we are held responsible and accountable for what we have. Because we have been blessed with talents, wealth, knowledge, time, and the like, it is expected that we benefit others. Our heart desire is to advance others through any life...
2021-11-1004 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 2Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Why do we do this? Why are we passionate about this? "From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected." (Luke 12:48 We apply this Scripture to mean we are held responsible and accountable for what we have. Because we have been blessed with talents, wealth, knowledge, time, and the like, it is expected that we benefit others. Our heart desire is to advance others through any life...
2021-11-1004 min
Overcomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 1Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Why are we doing this podcast series? We want to: Let others know they are not alone in whatever life encounter they are enduring Help others determine with a resolve there are multiple solutions to any life encounter we are experiencing If what you are experiencing is a result of a wrong decision you made sometime in the past, we want to help you with critical thinking skills such that you can identify the facts and factors needed to consider to reach an informed decision
2021-11-1002 minOvercomers OvercomingOvercomers Overcoming Podcast with Ron and Marty Cooper – Episode 1Ron and Marty Cooper pass forward their life experiences of overcoming. Why are we doing this podcast series? We want to: Let others know they are not alone in whatever life encounter they are enduring Help others determine with a resolve there are multiple solutions to any life encounter we are experiencing If what you are experiencing is a result of a wrong decision you made sometime in the past, we want to help you with critical thinking skills such that you can identify the facts and factors needed to consider to reach an informed decision
2021-11-1002 min
Overcomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper – Mental Health Episode 1Ron and Marty Cooper talk about mental health in the context of wellness and their life experience. Ron and Marty each were candidates for getting help with mental health issues. However, they didn't know what the term was, nor did they know how to ask for help. Asking for help would have affirmed their thought of having a mental disability. However, mental health means something very different in the context of wellness. We hope you will share your experiences and reach out to others who might be reluctant to ask for help.
2021-09-1428 minOvercomers OvercomingRon and Marty Cooper – Mental Health Episode 1Ron and Marty Cooper talk about mental health in the context of wellness and their life experience. Ron and Marty each were candidates for getting help with mental health issues. However, they didn't know what the term was, nor did they know how to ask for help. Asking for help would have affirmed their thought of having a mental disability. However, mental health means something very different in the context of wellness. We hope you will share your experiences and reach out to others who might be reluctant to ask for help.
2021-09-1428 min
Overcomers OvercomingKatie's Story - AlcoholismKatie Sullivan has an intriguing story of being an alcoholic and recovering from the disease of alcoholism. She became that which she did not want to be as she watched her Dad live as a functional alcoholic. Katie describes her thought process that led her into a life of alcoholism. However, a transformed mindset or thought life brought her out of that life. The transformation is inspiring. Katie is a recruiter for the Recovery Centers of America. In this capacity, she recruits RCA staff who are best equipped to help those ex...
2021-01-0543 minOvercomers OvercomingKatie's Story - AlcoholismKatie Sullivan has an intriguing story of being an alcoholic and recovering from the disease of alcoholism. She became that which she did not want to be as she watched her Dad live as a functional alcoholic. Katie describes her thought process that led her into a life of alcoholism. However, a transformed mindset or thought life brought her out of that life. The transformation is inspiring. Katie is a recruiter for the Recovery Centers of America. In this capacity, she recruits RCA staff who are best equipped to help those ex...
2021-01-0543 min