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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 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
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Empowering Women to Succeed3 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 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
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 been...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 been...2023-06-2816 min
Overcomers OvercomingDennis Volpe Episode 2 – Emotional IntelligenceDennis Volpe returns for a second episode to discuss emotional intelligence and its application to learning more about ourselves. We all respond to various stimuli, which can be somewhat predictable based on knowing our emotional “triggers.” We can know the influence an external factor will likely have on us as we know our emotions. We can learn more about Dennis Volpe at https://dennis-volpe.com/ and https://www.lri.com/.2023-06-0835 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 OvercomingDr. Irvine Nugent – Emotional IntelligenceDr. Irvine Nugent discusses emotional intelligence. Many have heard the term without knowing what it is or how to apply this intelligence in our lives. While our intelligence quotient (IQ) might be formed in our 20s, our EQ (emotional quotient) increases with life experience. Self-awareness is largely a part of our EQ. Said another way, our EQ helps us determine how we are “wired” to better adapt to and relate with others. You can learn about Dr. Irvine Nugent, schedule an appointment with him, and get information from him at https://irvinenugent.com/ while also signing up for his week...2023-06-0636 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 OvercomingRobin Stoloff Episode 1 – Moving Beyond Life’s SetbacksRobin Stoloff chronicles several setbacks in her life that caused her to pivot to new ventures. She encourages others who are experiencing setbacks to discover their passion and strengths. With that, determine to overcome any setbacks. Get with those who share your values and enthusiasm and vow to take action to move beyond whatever you encounter. Overcoming setbacks is rewarding; however, nothing of value will be handed to us. You can learn more about Robin at https://www.livingwellwithrobinstoloff.com/ and on YouTube at Ageless Fitness with Rich and Robin Stoloff, Living Well with Robin on Instagram, and Health...2022-12-0835 min
Overcomers OvercomingCandace Mae Gruber Episode 4 – Mental HealthCandace Mae Gruber further develops a portion of her life story by describing mental health. The COVID period caused and/or revealed several aspects of relationships and our self-awareness. God created us to function best with connected relationships. Many relationships have been severed or altered because of isolation and other COVID-related factors. Too many people have resorted to other forms of activity to substitute for relationships. You can learn more about Candace’s life experiences through her co-authored book, “Powerhouse Women: Survivor to Thriver,” her book “Heaven Within: Restoring Wholeness for Better Leadership.” And her website https://candacemae.com.2022-12-0631 min
Overcomers OvercomingCat Sharp Episode 2 – DepressionCat Sharp describes the impact of depression on her life and her actions to improve her mental health. For some of us, others will recognize depression symptoms before we will. Poor mental health is sometimes insidious such that others close to us recognize the effects before we do. We need to be confident to ask for help from a certified therapist or other trusted person. It is becoming easier for some of us to acknowledge we need help with our mental health. As we work together to eliminate the stigma and labeling of mental health, we can improve our...2022-12-0126 min
Overcomers OvercomingBernie Dowell – Dialysis CaretakerBernie "Bernardine" Dowell describes her perspective as her husband's caretaker when they suddenly discovered he was experiencing major kidney failure. The discovery occurred following a meal which they both assume might be indigestion. After a few days of diagnosis, beginning with admission to the emergency room, the medical staff determined John (her husband) had kidney failure. Bernie worked with John through peritoneal dialysis (in-home treatment), which uses your abdomen's lining to filter your body's blood. She also helped him through hemodialysis, which filters wastes and water from your blood, as your kidneys would when they were healthy.2022-11-2939 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Lance Knaub Episode 1 – Mental and Physical FitnessDr. Lance Knaub treats people with sports medicine, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal problems and specializes in transitioning clients from injury to health, fitness, and return to sport. He is a certified physical therapist specializing in total mental and physical fitness. Lance is passionate about Breakthru’s model of bringing physical therapy together with fitness, which allows his trainers to help create a “balanced body” with adequate strength/flexibility/mobility to function optimally and prevent injuries. He authored the book, “The 4% Break-Thru: 96% of Small Business Owners Fail Within 10 Years. Entrepreneurs: Outlast the 96%, Avoid Burnout, and Create the Life You Love.” You can learn...2022-11-2431 min
Overcomers OvercomingVeronica Williams – Overcoming Life’s “Storms”Veronica Williams co-founded the veteran-owned Alliance Seminars Coaching faith-based organization. She leverages her life experiences to provide coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. Alliance Seminars Coaching shares strategies and skills to strengthen personal and professional relationships through collaboration. She is dedicated to equipping today’s women for tomorrow’s challenges. She empowers single and married women through workshops, retreats, conferences, and roundtables. She connects with others through her life journey of overcoming various life encounters. You can learn more about Veronica Alliance Seminars at https://www.allianceseminars.org/.2022-11-2236 min
Overcomers OvercomingMary and Gabi Angelini – Working with Special AbilitiesMary (mother) was crushed as she endured Gabi’s (daughter) job rejections for a host of reasons. Mary realized no one would hire Gabi despite her love of service, hard work, and effervescent personality. This discrimination is all to common for adults with special abilities. Only 18% of adults with a special ability are employed. This presented the opportunity for Mary and Gabi to focus on employing more people with special abilities. Gabi’s Grounds is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with special abilities. This opportunity focuses on coffee-related merchandise through which they provide meaningful employment and workplace training...2022-11-1724 min
Overcomers OvercomingLisa Pachence Episode 1 – Success versus SignificanceLisa Pachence describes her journey beyond being an over-achiever focused on success to achieve a sense of safety and security. She learned through her life experience she was under fulfilled. With the help of a life transformation coach, she learned the value of trust in partnerships. She also learned through coaching that some of her inner beliefs were controlling her conscious thoughts. Her journey of transformation is the impetus to advance other high achievers through a process of overcoming various tenets of anxiety and depression to live a fulfilled life.2022-11-1532 min
Overcomers OvercomingJanna Macik Episode 1 – Hope Always ExistsJanna Macik describes how she overcame the grief of death, $175K of debt, a failing marriage, and life habits that caused stress in her life. She is the epitome of hope. She credits Jesus Christ and her commitment to Him as her Lord and Savior for helping her develop a very healthy self-awareness through which she made many positive life changes. There was a point in her life she had nearly lost hope. However, she learned that relationships are all important, and the most important relationship is that with her Lord and Savior. Through His wisdom and guidance, she...2022-11-1034 min
Overcomers OvercomingNancy Pickard – Coming Out Of Life’s “Shadows”Nancy Pickard coaches others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves. In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 61 years of age. She is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training and the Levin Life Coach Academy. She is also certified as a Breakthrough Shadow Coach, Empowered Parent Coach, Courage Coach, Healing Your Heart Coach, Leadership Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and Bigger Better Braver Coaching. She authored the book “Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your Fears, Embrace your Courage, Transform your Life.” She help...2022-11-0834 min
Overcomers OvercomingRobert Riopel Episode 2 – Persistence and DiscernmentRobert Riopel returns for a second episode for a very upbeat application of being available at the right time in a person's life. Don't give up if you have offered wisdom to a person who is not yet ready to accept your life experience. However, do be ready whenever they are ready. "Not yet" is frequently a non-verbal expression of acceptance, but not now. We need to learn how to discern a person's emotions and logic while always being ready and prepared to respond at the right time. You can learn more about Robert Riopel at https://successleftaclue.com/.2022-11-0136 min
Overcomers OvercomingDai Manual – Change Is Simple But Not EasyDai Manuel overcame morbid obesity through a journey that began with a decision. He learned that mental and physical health are integrally linked. The change he made in his lifestyle was and is a journey. Through this journey, he realized that we must ultimately respond to three questions, 1) Can I do this? 2) Will what I want to do work? 3) Is the decision, and am I worth it? Our response to these questions will primarily be a manifestation of our belief systems resulting from our upbrining and belief systems. We must develop non-negotiables as part of our life principles. You...2022-10-2745 min
Overcomers OvercomingTess Scott – Hope Always ExistsTess Scott grew stronger through multiple divorces while twice marrying her current husband. She raised a brood of boys that proves God is full of grace and mercy, and she is a breast cancer survivor. Tess wants to inspire women of all ages to help them know they are not alone. As a former black sheep turned "Jesus girl," her redeemed life models the prodigal daughter unmistakably chosen. Through this hope, this story of redemption, and God's indisputable faithfulness, Tess brings encouragement to women. Her first book, "Listen, Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life" (Morgan James Publishers...2022-10-2533 min
Overcomers OvercomingAndrea Pollack – From Litigator to Autism HomeschoolerAndrea Pollack became a homeschooler for her 23-year-old autistic son after serving 19 years as a litigator. Following eight years of homeschooling, he returned to public school. Andrea is now sharing her parenting experience with other parents in a way that does not exist in the industry. Andrea's observation is too many therapists are not parenting guidance. Andrea developed an education and coaching program that teaches parenting strategies while helping parents develop the mindset to implement learning strategies effectively. She earned a Master's Degree in Education to have the greatest impact in helping other parents. You can learn more about...2022-10-2038 min
Overcomers OvercomingBarbara la Pointe – Overcoming Narcissistic Divorce TraumaBarbara la Pointe passes forward her life experience of overcoming a narcissistic divorce. Can you become and attract that which you do not want? Barbara learned we could do that insidiously. Through Barbara’s life experience, she coaches others to avoid and get beyond toxic relationships. You can learn more about Barbara at https://www.barbaralapointe.com/ and schedule a complimentary session with her.2022-10-1837 min
Overcomers OvercomingRobert and Diana Indries Episode 2 – Better Topics Couples Card GameRobert and Diana Indries devised an innovative and entertaining way of learning about a potential life mate through a card game. We can learn about another person through a series of questions designed to stimulate conversation. Research shows that people have an increased chance of having a lasting and meaningful relationship when values are aligned. You can access the card game and app at www.bettertopics.com. We have an alarming worldwide trend of a high divorce rate. This card game is one method of reversing this trend to help establish meaningful relationships.2022-10-1340 min
Overcomers OvercomingGina Uricchio Episode 1 – Ally’s StoryGina Uricchio chronicles her life of raising Ally, her daughter, through her autistic life and life experiences. An increasing number of people are diagnosed with autistic characteristics, and God created each person with special talents. It is incumbent on us to understand and adapt to those who process information differently than those who do not have autistic characteristics. As we learn from and share, we can better understand and learn how to adapt to other people. Gina is writing a journal entitled “The Art and The Voice of Autism: A Family Journal.” She forecasts the book will be published in F...2022-10-1146 min
Overcomers OvercomingKelly Price – I Am Who I Am Because of What I Have ExperiencedKelly Price has grown through a wide array of life experiences. She acknowledges she would not be the person she is today without experiencing her past. However, her past will never define her future, and her resilience seems to have grown because of her past. She is an opportunity optimizer, and that is, she can see opportunity even in adversity. You can learn more about Kelly at https://kellyjoprice.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjoprice/.2022-10-0650 min
Overcomers OvercomingChristian de la Huerta – Becoming Aware of the Power Within UsChristian de la Huerta has a unique perspective of power and its utility for each of us. We can abuse power. However, power can be thought of as potential, and not everyone develops their full potential or power within each of us. Through self-awareness, we need to know our power and how to harness that power to advance others effectively. Christian’s book, “Awakening the Soul of Power: How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free” addresses how to awaken power within us and not misuse that power. You can learn more about Christian at his website https://soulfulpower.com/.2022-10-0431 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Danny Brassell Episode 2 – Turning Negative into PositiveDr. Danny Brassell chooses to enjoy life to be positive. He explains that children likely laugh 300 times daily, and older people laugh much less. Being optimistic about life is essentially a matter of our choice, and laughter releases tension and reduces stress. So, let's join in the laughter. Let's choose to be positive. It is contagious. You can access his information, a complimentary reading course, and his book at https://freereadingtraining.com/frt.2022-09-2945 min
Overcomers OvercomingAaron Tagert – Overcoming Life Trauma Through RegenerationAaron Tagert describes the reasons for and how he overcame a dalliance with pornography that had its genesis in a mental life trauma. This trauma became a dominant influence in his life until he dealt with its root cause. Through counseling and coaching, he reconciled the assortment of integrally linked factors. Aaron gained a valuable awareness of himself and those who contributed to his life trauma through this process. Aaron’s wife’s acceptance and understanding of his situation were significant in helping Aaron reconcile with his past. Aaron is now passing forward his life experiences.2022-09-2739 min
Overcomers OvercomingDonna Chacko – A Journey from Silence to SurrenderDonna Chacko, MD, describes her transformation through faith and surrender to God. She overcame a crisis in her marriage by returning to her faith and trusting God with her family. With prayer and reflection, she eventually understood how her habit of not speaking up to avoid conflict and her drive to work all the time contributed to the stresses in her family. Through her faith in God and her transformed prayer life, she now has a more healthy self-image and knowledge of the purpose for which God created her. She remarried following the death of her first husband and...2022-09-2235 min
Overcomers OvercomingSusan Johnson: My Bipolar Discovery and TreatmentSusan Johnson chronicles her bi-polar journey from diagnosis through treatment. She is a product of genetic traits traced through her family, and her mother made her aware of her potential condition, a psychiatrist and sociologist later affirmed that. Through customized medication, Susan is living a balanced life. Before treatment, she was experiencing swings of depression and manic behavior. You can follow her journey at http://www.sjohnsonauthor.com, book her for speaking engagements, and read of her journey in the book “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping: A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey.”2022-09-1527 min
Overcomers OvercomingKelly Paiz – I Need A Career TransitionKelly Paiz is exploring opportunities beyond her 20 years of financial experience to gain fulfillment to advance others. She is voluntarily making this transition, having accomplished her financial planning goals. She is going through a mental transformation process to leverage her experience for new opportunities. She addresses how she would respond to the question, “What experience do you have in [whatever venture you are pursuing].” She discusses how she leverages her past experiences to search for a new chapter in her career.2022-09-1335 min
Overcomers OvercomingBill Humbert – Job or Life TransitionBill Humbert is recruiting coach who helps people with job and life transitions. Some job or life transitions are forced through the COVID pandemic. Transitioning to a new career can be a daunting task if we do not know how to leverage our experience. Being aware of our strengths and having the confidence to talk with four or more new people daily will bring about the desired transition. Taking action is required even when doing so might be uncomfortable. You can learn more about Bill Humbert, access his services, and get a complimentary download at https://recruiterguy.com.2022-09-0842 min
Overcomers OvercomingRoy Osing – Be Different or be DeadRoy Osing speaks from his life and work experience to help others develop and act on their commitment, drive, determination, and hunger to succeed. This includes being a differentiator who knows he/she is the only person who can do something positive for the person with whom they are interacting. These entrepreneurs project a compelling persona that attracts others. You can learn more about Roy at https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com. You can access his blogs, learn more of his seven books, and complete a business awareness quiz.2022-09-0636 min
Overcomers OvercomingElaine Poland – Dialysis:: It Improved My Quality of LifeElaine Poland has had a very positive experience with her approximate 15 months of treatments as of this recording. She was apprehensive before the treatments, not knowing what to expect. While she entered the dialysis treatment process with apprehensions, she encourages those who need dialysis to get the treatments to improve their quality of life. Through dialysis, she has reduced her blood pressure medications. While there is no guarantee others will have similar experiences, she has had that positive result with dialysis.2022-09-0139 min
Overcomers OvercomingRollins Walker Episode 5 – ResilienceRollins Walkers returns for a fifth episode to discuss his life journey from the ‘hood to rise above his past. He was raised in a poverty-stricken neighborhood around others who were living a lifestyle that did not fit his aspirations. He surrounded himself with positive thinking people while also reading positive books. He had people who believed in him more than he believed in himself. He went well beyond what he initially thought he could accomplish through that association. He is passing forward his life lessons to advance others.2022-08-3044 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 OvercomingLee Atherton – Confronting Grief of All FormsLee Atherton addresses grieving from a personal perspective. Grief can result from many different life facets – job loss, stolen money, car damage, medical trauma, and death –to name a few. Do we know how to empathize with and relate to a person experiencing grief? Many of us do not. Accordingly, we tend to avoid those grieving because of the various forms of our insecurities and lack of awareness. Through awareness and preparedness, we can learn how to empathize with and effectively relate to those grieving from any life event.2022-08-2334 min
Overcomers OvercomingDennis Volpe Episode 1 – Mindset and Life ClarityDennis Volpe chronicles some of his difficult evaluated life experiences to become who he is. He passes forward his life experiences to help others be the best person they can be. He explains how the mental, physical, social, and purpose integrate to gain clarity on our “why” for who we are. Defining our “why” helps us determine our vision for and version of success. Change is what happens to YOU. Transition is what YOU DO about it. We can learn more about Dennis Volpe at https://dennis-volpe.com/ and https://www.lri.com/.2022-08-1832 min
Overcomers OvercomingSabrina Hyman – Biological Father Versus DadSabrina Hyman recounts her life of being raised in a home without her biological father. At the time, that met her expectations. Her culture defined her expectations then, and her stepfather functions as her Dad now. Through her relationship with God and His transforming power, she resolves her past by not carrying forward the cultural “norms” in which she was raised. Sabrina acknowledges she has the ability and resolve to accept her biological father through her forgiveness and his repentance.2022-08-1643 min
Overcomers OvercomingDouglas Robbins Episode 2 – ResiliencyDouglas Robbins discusses how he grew into resiliency and became better through evaluated life experiences. The old adage of “sticks and stones might break my bones, but words can never hurt” has proven false. Many lives are adversely affected because of words said to or about us, and those words can sometimes be a major setback. Resilience is the ability to continue to get up when we are down. Douglas deftly uses the example of a young infant who gets upright after falling. They are too young to know they cannot get up. Unlike some people with life experience, we h...2022-08-1137 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge – Our Mental HealthDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discusses mental health from a certified mental health professional perspective. Mental health is too frequently stigmatized and misunderstood, resulting in undiagnosed and untreated symptoms that can easily be identified and treated. There is no stigma or weakness in asking for help. It is becoming easier to ask for help as we become more familiar with the symptoms. When we discern the symptoms, we need to learn how to address someone needing mental health. As we increase our comfort in knowing the symptoms and how to effectively approach people, we can help those who would be reluctant...2022-08-0944 min
Overcomers OvercomingAnna O’Connor Episode 1 – Mental Health Through Emotional Brain TrainingAnna O’Connor is a certified Emotional Brain Training expert and a Christian Coach. We sometimes experience and carry chronic trauma from our past into our future life. Through awareness, we can learn the symptoms and the call to action to retrain our brain to be a “chain breaker” to avoid carrying our past into our future. Do not go alone. Courageous people ask for help, and everyone needs a safe space to have emotional security. You can learn more about Anna O’Connor at https://annaocoaching.com/ where you can also get access to Anna’s complimentary gift.2022-08-0433 min
Overcomers OvercomingBarby Ingle Episode 2 – I Am ……Barby Ingle tells us about the positive benefits of listing “I am…” statements that reflect our God-designed attributes. Too many of us speak of things we do, such as our jobs, diplomas, certifications, etc. Those qualities are temporary, and our God-designed attributes are permanent. When affirmed often, the “I am…” statements become the foundation of our being such that we exude positivity and confidence in our demeanor. Reviewing the “I am…” statements frequently helps affirm God’s presence in the believer’s life while also showing in our countenance. Barby’s “I am…” statements helped her overcome her severe accident requiring a life trans...2022-08-0238 min
Overcomers OvercomingAlicia Ober – Mental Health and How to Know Our StatusAlicia Ober sees many people in various situations in her role working in an emergency room. COVID has caused many different problems where people have reacted in various ways. Some people became isolated from state and/or government mandates, while others lost their jobs. Some people turned to various forms of relief through drugs or alcohol. Some people enter depression or other conditions of despair. This podcast is a call to encourage others to engage in other people’s lives to help others realize they might need help. We want to encourage our listeners not to go through life wi...2022-07-2836 min
Overcomers OvercomingFrank Bryant Episode 1 – My Evaluated Life ExperiencesFrank Bryant chronicles his life of being raised in various economic conditions with multiple family members. Some of his life experiences are good, while others are ones he is choosing not to carry forward into his married life. Frank explains how he, through his relationship with God, was able to separate the good from what he did not want to carry forward without bringing forward any grudges from his past. He credits that to his relationships with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.2022-07-2634 min
Overcomers OvercomingFred Rutman Episode 1– My Life Through Multiple “Resurrections”Fred Rutman has experienced numerous near-death experiences because of heart anomalies that required several trial and error diagnoses through which medical professionals discovered a long-term solution. He was clinically obese at 340 pounds at one point, and he also had type 2 diabetes. He significantly reduced his need for medication through intermittent fasting while overcoming the diabetic condition. He is passing forward his life experiences. Interested people can ask Fred about intermittent fasting through his repeatedly dead Fred Instagram account.2022-07-1937 min
Overcomers OvercomingJenny Toh – Empowering Introverted Women to Remain AuthenticJenny Toh is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. She helps introverted women find and maintain harmony between home and work life. Some women want a professional career while being effective parents. That harmony can be difficult to determine at times, and a certified coach can be the catalyst to help others determine that harmony. Jenny is a strong proponent of mental fitness for her clients to achieve their highest level of success with sustained happiness.2022-07-1432 min
Overcomers OvercomingShelly Houser – I Have a Congenital AnomalyShelly Houser is a congenital hemi amputee who was born without her right hip and leg. With this birth anomaly, she has endured different forms of scorn throughout her life from some people. Some people are helpful with their curious conversation, while some will shun people with these anomalies. Shelly wants everyone to know how to communicate with people like her effectively. She is passing on her life experience through her podcast series Life Beyond the Label while also educating nursing students at Villanova University on how to communicate with amputee patients openly.2022-07-1239 min
Overcomers OvercomingJenna Noelle Porter – Document Your FeelingsJenna Noelle Porter is in the process of recovering from multiple suicidal attempts. She experienced emotional abandonment, rejection, and isolation. Her therapist helped her discover some of her anxieties by documenting her innermost feelings. Her encouragement to others is to document your thoughts. She is being helped through the books “When the Body Keeps Score” and “When the Body Says No.” Engage with others who might be experiencing isolation and sleepless nights.2022-07-0747 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Danny Brassell Episode 1 – Take Time to ReflectDr. Danny Brfassell is an author, speaker, coach, and results leader who brings JOY back into the workplace. He believes leadership begins with motivation. He is a former inner-city teacher who is on a mission to restore joy to education and the workplace. He shows audiences how to make reading a life-long habit. He also trains teachers to communicate their messages through effective and inspirational storytelling. His humorous and engaging demeanor is contagious.2022-07-0542 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Joe Sherman – Overcoming Physician BurnoutDr. Joe Sherman experienced burnout. He also experienced life revival through focused introspection. He is passing forward his life experiences to help others renew the experienced of having a fulfilled life purpose. What gave us fulfillment in the past will not necessarily carry us through our future. By introspectively determining our values, strengths, and what brings life satisfaction, everyone can benefit. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Joe Sherman through his website at https://joeshermanmd.com.2022-06-3039 min
Overcomers OvercomingDr. Debi Silber – Betrayal: The Life “Cancer”Dr. Debi Silber addresses betrayal from her life experience and doctoral studies. Some people live with the effects of betrayal that tend to erode us, similar to untreated cancer. Broken trust can take much longer to restore than the time to originally establish that trust. “I will never trust you again” is a familiar expression of betrayal. Dr. Silber and her husband’s marriage ended because of betrayal, and she married him again because of his and her respective transformations. Dr. Silber has discovered the research-based and proven Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough we go through if we are to...2022-06-2832 min
Overcomers OvercomingCrystal Baptiste – Why Am I Being Treated This Way?Crystal Baptiste chronicles a portion of her life where she wanted to know why she was treated the way she was at an early age. Nearly 35 years later, she gained a new perspective based on her indigenous parentage. A historical recounting of how things were for her Plains Cree enrolled tribal upbringing provided the perspective she needed to understand what her mother endured during her childhood. That new perspective was the impetus for Crystal to restore her relationship with her mother.2022-06-2345 min
Overcomers OvercomingSammy Warrayat Episode 1 – A Millennial Living Life’s FreedomsSammy Warrayat lives a life of choices as he pursues his life fulfillment. He transitioned out of corporate life and is pursuing other life options. He knows his strengths which have propelled him beyond life’s setbacks. Not everything he has pursued resulted in achieving the original goals. However, he persisted through what might be considered shortcomings to advance himself to greater fulfillment. He is passing forward his life experiences to help others live fulfilling lives.2022-06-2141 min
Overcomers OvercomingBryan Klein – The Max Challenge StoryBryan Klein, Max Challenge Founder and CEO, chronicles his life story of gaining 100 pounds from the stress of not knowing if he might lose his wife and unborn child. The stress caused him to go into binge eating. Because he wanted to be an example to his children, he determined to learn how to lose weight while learning how the body reacts to various stimuli. By eating the right foods at the right time and in the right quantities, we can transform our lives. You can read about him and the Max Challenge in his complimentary book, “You Know Yo...2022-06-1639 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 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 OvercomingJamie Sherling – My Cancer Has MetastasizedJamie Sherling chronicles her life of cancer diagnoses and treatments. At one point in her journey, she had reason to believe her cancer was in remission. However, a back pain she had encountered indicated the invasive ductal carcinoma cancer had metastasized to other parts of her body. Jaime is very upbeat despite the cancer diagnosis. She encourages those with a similar diagnosis to briefly withdraw only long enough to assess her situation and make appropriate adjustments. Through this life experience, she passes forward her life experience to encourage others with a similar diagnosis.2022-06-0931 min
Overcomers OvercomingAnn Hince – Relieving Stress Through the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)Ann Hince chronicles a portion of her life in which she discovered how to achieve inner peace from previous life trauma. She recognized she was too reactionary, which led to negative thinking. She was born with her right foot up against my right shin. She was adopted and was teased mercilessly as the first girl boarder at a boy's boarding school. She grew up with two adoptive alcoholic parents. When she was 19 years old, she found her mother dead in the bathroom. She carried these traumatic events with her for nearly 38 years. She discovered the Emotional Freedom Technique that...2022-06-0741 min
Overcomers OvercomingAllison Lieberman – Postpartum AnxietyAllison Liberman describes some of the lesser-known aspects of postpartum anxiety. Many men do not know what a woman experiences following childbirth, and Allison discusses symptoms to increase our awareness of the hormonal changes ladies encounter from childbirth. Men need to become aware of these “data points” to help their wives through a potentially difficult albeit temporary part of their post-birth life. Together, husband and wife, we can and will overcome the hormonal changes to restore a ”normal” life. Books such as “Post Partum Husband” and “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts” can be helpful. Local support groups can also be very helpful...2022-06-0232 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 enco...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 enco...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