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Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet NeedhamEP 413: How Hormones Affect Insomnia with Jennifer Woodward and Shawn & Janet Needham R. Ph.On this Episode 413 of Health Solutions, Shawn & Janet Needham R. Ph. talk about how hormones affect insomnia, especially as we age.
Jennifer holds a Master’s of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach. She is also the Executive Director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals where she is mentored by course creator Reed Davis. She is the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School and she loves getting to help new FDNs thrive professionally.
Jennifer was recently a quarter-long guest lecturer in graduate Endocrinology at Pa...
2023-12-1028 min
Hope Radio Podcast#113 Three failed marriages taught her INVALUABLE life lessons - Callie Brown's Story#113 Callie Brown will be the first person to tell you that she has had a challenging life. Growing up in poverty, she was looking for any way out that she could find to create and life a better life. She ended up marrying the first guy that she felt could help her rise out of her circumstances. He ended up moving her out of the country and essentially holding her hostage in their tiny apartment by locking the door each day from the outside as he would go to work in the military. She ended up escaping that toxic relationship...
2021-09-291h 19
Hope Radio Podcast#111 Kicked, Beaten and Abused - Kayla Hodges turned pain into PURPOSE and AMBITION!#111 Kicked, Beaten and Abused - Kayla Hodges turned pain into PURPOSE and AMBITION! by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2021-09-1459 min
Hope Radio Podcast#110 She was tortured, abused and almost killed - Samantha Foster took pain and created PURPOSE#110 Samantha Foster has lived in fear and torment for most of her life at the hands of abusive men. It first began when she was 3 years old living with a what she calls a "narcissistic sociopath" step-father. He sexually abused, raped and tortured her mother. He tortured, abused and molested her and her siblings. He would hang her and her family members up by their hands and arms on the back porch and then proceed to whip and beat them. He threatened to cut off her ears or nose while holding a knife to her face. As she describes the...
2021-08-301h 06
Hope Radio Podcast#109 Her daughter was molested by a family member - Deanna Freeman's Story#109 After going through a 7 year long divorce, Deanna Freeman was relieved that her kids had a male figure in their lives to help them navigate their teenage years. He was always willing to help and spent a lot of time pouring into her son and daughter. What was actually happening is that her brother-in-law was grooming her kids for taking drugs and ultimately the molestation of her 13 year old daughter.
In this riveting and powerful episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Deanna about what happened to her and her kids and ultimately how she has...
2021-08-201h 03
Hope Radio Podcast#108 The Boogieman of Brighton Beach - Jason Breska's Story of Hope and Justice#108 Jason Breska will be the first person to admit that he grew up in a very rough environment. He grew up in unimaginable poverty often roaming the streets of Brooklyn as a young boy. As he tells it, you either became part of a gang or you found a way out through sports. Jason's first choice was to get involved with sports. In his neighborhood there was a place called Shorefront that had a gymnasium where the local kids all congregated to play basketball. One of the employees of Shorefront used to leave the side door open for kids that...
2021-07-201h 04Hope Radio Podcast#107 He was about to jump off the tallest bridge in California - Jeff Culley's Story#107 Jeff Culley was standing about 800 feet above the middle fork of the American River. He was on the Foresthill Bridge. He couldn't believe how at peace he was with the moment. All he had to do was let go and in about 9 seconds, every ounce of pain and remorse that he was feeling would be gone.
The Foresthill Bridge is the tallest bridge in California. It is the third tallest bridge in the United States. It also has the unfortunate honor of being a bridge that people use to end their lives. Jeff Culley was about to be another person...
2021-05-071h 02Hope Radio Podcast#106 NEED HOPE NOW? Listen to this incredible story of the life of Mistie Layne#106 The Hope Radio Podcast was started to give hope to the hopeless. Our original thought was that if we could bring people on to share their life stories of overcoming significant challenges or adversity, those stories would be a lamp post of HOPE for others. Our HOPE was that people would listen and then think...if Jane Smith was able to make it through what she went through...maybe I can make it through what I am dealing with now!
MISTIE LAYNE's story could not be a better example of our mission. Her story is INCREDIBLE. Maybe it is her...
2021-05-061h 02
Hope Radio Podcast#106 (PART 2) She was LOST for 17 days in the JUNGLE - Amanda Eller's Incredible story of HOPE#105 Sometimes the smallest most inconsequential decisions we make have life changing consequences! Dr. Amanda Eller had just planned to do a quick trail run in Maui’s Makawao Forest Reserve like she had done many times in her past. She left her phone, keys and water with her vehicle and took off into the jungle trails fully expecting to be back shortly. Life had other plans for Amanda that day. That run on May 8th, 2019...changed her life forever!
In this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Amanda about her experience of being LOST, alone an...
2021-03-1758 min
Hope Radio Podcast#105(PART 1) She was LOST for 17 DAYS in the JUNGLE - Amanda Eller's Incredible Story of HOPE#105 Sometimes the smallest most inconsequential decisions we make have life changing consequences! Dr. Amanda Eller had just planned to do a quick trail run in Maui’s Makawao Forest Reserve like she had done many times in her past. She left her phone, keys and water with her vehicle and took off into the jungle trails fully expecting to be back shortly. Life had other plans for Amanda that day. That run on May 8th, 2019...changed her life forever!
In this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Amanda about her experience of being LOST, alone an...
2021-03-1655 min
Hope Radio PodcastRunnin for RHETT - Changing the world with one run at a time - Beth & Randy Seever's StoryRhett Seevers was born on February 7, 1997. His proud parents, Beth and Randy Seevers brought home their bundle of joy to join their family of four. At four months, they were devastated by the news that their little boy had severe cerebral palsy and would face a life full of challenges. They dove in headfirst and learned all they could about his disabilities. On March 13, 2004, after 7 years of full-time care, love, and devotion, Rhett passed away at home unexpectedly with his family by his side.
In the spring of 2005, as the anniversary of Rhett’s death approached, a friend of Beth’s in...
2021-03-1556 min
Hope Radio Podcast#103 The HOPE of EMBRACING LIFE CHANGE - Tamara Von Dohren's Story of living in Japan#103 Imagine living and working in multiple different countries all alone! No family. No support network. Imagine not fully understanding the culture or the language AT ALL!! How would you feel? How do you make friends and set up a support system?
Tamara Von Dohren is a person that embraces change. She enjoys the challenges of figuring out how to do life in a country that is not her own. She will be the first to tell you that it has made her stronger and more resilient. It has taught her how to be persistent and rely on research and her...
2021-01-1858 min
Hope Radio Podcast#102 Sowing HOPE in Young Women - Gwendolyn Young and Jacqualine Barnes Story#102 The Seed of Hope Foundation was initially started by Jacqueline Barnes but has since been entrusted in the caring hands of her daughter, Gwendolyn Young. The foundation was created to empower young women to fulfill their God given gifts and talents. There are too many young women in situations where they feel alone and isolated with little hope of rising above their present circumstances. Gwendolyn and Jacqualine want to make sure these young women know their worth and have the skills, abilities and HOPE to change their lives for the better.
Emotional intelligence as a life skill is positively connected...
2021-01-1358 min
Hope Radio Podcast#101 The HOPE of overcoming PANIC ATTACKS - Cindy Buchanan's Story#101 Cindy Buchanon describes the feeling in an alarming context...she literally felt like she was dying. They started in her teens and they hit her like a freight train out of nowhere! At first, the panic attacks were fairly infrequent but then they became more and more frequent to the point where she did not want to leave her house. Then, DEPRESSION got hold of her and almost made her life unbearable. She wondered if this was going to be what she suffered for the rest of her life.
Cindy Buchanan's story is a story of HOPE. She overcame her...
2021-01-1257 min
Hope Radio Podcast#100 The TRUE HOPE of COUNSELING - Hazel Ross and her story of HOPE#100 Hazel Ross is a woman on a mission to help pastors in need. Who encourages the encouragers? Hazel does! Hazel founded True Hope Counseling to come alongside pastors throughout the country that need help through professional counseling. Pastors are the front lines of emotional support for their congregations but they often find themselves spent and in need of support themselves. This is where Hazel has felt lead by God to lead the next chapter of her life!
Please join Shawn and Jen in this wonderful 100th episode of the Hope Radio Podcast as they talk with Hazel about her life...
2021-01-111h 02
Hope Radio Podcast#99 UNARMED - BLACK - SHOT multiple times by Police - Phil Holland's Story of Hope & Change#99 Phil Holland was in his early 20's when he had a job delivering pizza's in Philadelphia. It wasn't even his turn to deliver that night but a fellow employee didn't care to do a delivery so close to closing so Phil decided he would take it. The order came it at 10:45PM and the pizza business closed at 11PM. Phil made the delivery and he had just gotten into his car when his life changed forever.
Phil had no idea that police were looking for an armed black man that had been in the area of his delivery although he...
2021-01-061h 08
Hope Radio Podcast#98 Overcoming Abortion Guilt - The Healing of God's Love and Mercy - Melodie Ann Streety's Story#98 The decision to have an abortion is never an easy decision. For some women it can have a tremendous negative effect on the quality of their faith, emotional health and wellbeing. Some women suffer in silence wrestling with lifelong guilt and remorse over their decision. Many women take their "secret" to the grave never having told anyone. Women are not the only one's to suffer...many men can also suffer over the mutual decision to terminate a pregnancy.
In this extremely POWERFUL episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen sit down with Melodie Ann Streety to hear her...
2021-01-051h 03
Hope Radio Podcast#97 Hope through Donating a KIDNEY to a stranger - Rebecca Hampton's Story#97 Rebecca Hampton knew as soon as she saw the facebook post that she had to do something to help. It was that still small voice whispering in her spirit that she should see if she was a potential kidney donor for this family in need. It seemed like a remote chance that she would actually have to donate given all the tests and conditions that she would have to pass to be eligible. Then....the tests came back and she was a match!!! Now the real test of her faith, strength and resolve began!
In this episode of the Hope...
2021-01-0443 minHope Radio Podcast#96 The Pandemic Effect on MOM's - The Dr. Mom Show Interview with Dr. Delene Musielak#96 Let's all agree that Mom's have a difficult job. Toss in a pandemic and all the chaos that it brings and it would be difficult to find a more challenging job on the planet than being a Mom. Our next guest on the Hope Radio Podcast knows a lot about Mom's and the struggles they go through on a daily basis. In today's episode, Shawn and Jen sit down with Dr. Delene Musielak to discuss her life and her thoughts on how the pandemic has effected moms across the country!
Dr. Delene Musielak feels very blessed for multiple reasons, but...
2020-12-161h 01
Hope Radio Podcast#95 A rare cancer gave her a 3% chance of survival - Ana Garcia's Story of HOPE#95 It has been over a decade now since that fateful day that Ana Garcia received the news of an aggressive form of T-cell lymphoma was the cause of her excruciating joint pain. It was devastating news. The doctors shared with her that the chance of survival for her was about 3%.
With a three year old daughter at home, Ana decided that she was going to fight this diagnosis both physically and spiritually. She had a three year old daughter at home that needed her and she wanted to LIVE. Ana will tell you that she clung to her faith and...
2020-12-1556 min
Hope Radio Podcast#94 He lost his SIGHT but gained his VISION - Brian Wagner's Story of HOPE#94 Brian Wagner is no stranger to life changing surprises. On March 4, 2011 Brian woke up blind and in total darkness due to a genetic defect that caused him to have physical blindness for six months. Days later he had brain surgery to try and regain his vision at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
During his time in darkness and in total reliance on others, Brian swore that if he could get his sight back he would help others that are struggling in their own way. While he stills deals with partial blindness, Brian keeps the promise that he made to help...
2020-12-1458 min
Hope Radio Podcast#93 He lost his job but found his PURPOSE - The INCREDIBLE Hope Story of Jon Saxx#93 Jon Saxx will tell you that his job with Johnson & Johnson had been a dream of his since he was a young boy. He had worked diligently to get an education, then a degree then the dream job. However, sometimes life throws you a curve ball and things get turned upside down. Jon eventually found himself in a position where the job that he had worked so hard to acquire was terminated and he was left with a choice...do what is commonplace and find another similar job or follow his passion of playing the saxophone and do something extraordinary...
2020-12-0959 min
Hope Radio Podcast#92 She lost her son to SUICIDE - Linda Pacha's story of Nick's Network of HOPE#92 Linda Pacha is an attorney, public speaker, and the founder/president of Nick's Network of Hope, a suicide prevention and grief support nonprofit. Linda founded Nick's Network of HOPE after losing her son to suicide while he was at college in 2013.
Please join Shawn and Jen as they talk with Linda about Nick's life, his suicide and her efforts with Nick's Network of HOPE to help others in need. This is a powerful podcast with great information about the warning signs of suicide and how to be vigilant with anyone struggling with life right now.
Nick's Network of Hope is...
2020-12-081h 08
Hope Radio Podcast#91 His Father died...then he was stabbed and almost killed - Eddie Menacho's Story of Hope#91 Eddie Menacho is no stranger to adversity. He witnessed the bias of discrimination within health care as his father fought for his life and ultimately passed away. Within two months of his father's passing, Eddie was almost killed as he was attacked and stabbed by a group of gang members. Then, because of his wounds, he lost his lifelong dream of becoming a soccer pro. If you didn't know any better, you would assume that all of this happened in 2020 but it did not. Eddie will tell you that he had a really bad 6 month of life experiences some years...
2020-12-071h 19
Hope Radio Podcast#90 SAME Cafe - SO ALL MAY EAT - a pay what you can cafe - Brad and Libby Birky's Story#90 Imagine a Cafe with a very tasty menu of food options but no prices?!?! Imagine if the owners of the cafe said..."Pay what you can and if you can't pay, the meal is on us!" On a flight from Austin, TX to Denver, CO, Brad and Libby Birky plotted out the foundation of SAME Café (So All May Eat) on the back of a cocktail napkin and on a page from the in-flight magazine. Both had devoted innumerable hours to soup kitchens and food banks, wanting to do their part in the fight against hunger.
At the time, Libby w...
2020-12-021h 02
Hope Radio Podcast#89 Yes...take HOPE in the fact that YOU MATTER - Cheryl Rice's StoryA chance encounter and a card with two words on it has changed Cheryl Rice's life forever. It came at just the right time. Cheryl was struggling with the pressure and expectations of everyday life feeling a bit lost and overwhelmed. At just the right time, she met a stranger that ended up giving her a card with two simple words on it...YOU MATTER! There was no agenda, no ulterior motive...just compassion and a reminder that she mattered. She mattered just the way she was and where she was in life. It changed her life.
Cheryl Rice is...
2020-12-0151 min
Hope Radio Podcast#88 HOPE for finding LOVE over the AGE of 50 - Love Coach Maria Romano's Story#88 Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots, a program she created specifically to help those looking for love later in life. An ordained minister and highly sought after professional speaker, she has performed over 3000 marriages. More importantly she knows how difficult starting over can be from her deeply personal experience. After being married to the love of her life for 33 years, her husband passed away and she suddenly went from the perfect plus one to just one. Life changed forever for Maria and she was left to pick up the pieces of her life.
She saw how the...
2020-11-201h 01Hope Radio Podcast#87 Teaching kids about INCLUSION, DIVERSITY and ACCEPTANCE - Medea Kanatar's Story#87 Medea Kalantar, a Reiki Master and Practitioner, a Guinness World Record Holder and a Multi-Award-Winning Best Selling Author of the children’s book series titled Honeycake.
Inspired to write these books when she learned she would become a grandmother, Kalantar’s stories are based on her own family, whose members come from many ethnic backgrounds. This unique mix is a perfect recipe—just like the spices in a honey cake. That is why she calls her grandchildren her little Honeycakes.
With all the negativity in the world today, Kalantar’s series is a much-needed glimmer of positivity. The Honeycake series teaches...
2020-11-1956 min
Hope Radio Podcast#86 Animal Bonds and the HOPE and HEALING of PETS - Jamie Lee's Story#86 Jamie Lee was only 12 years old when she witnessed the carnage and devastation of the Black Hills - Rapid City Flood. On the evening of June 9, 1972, heavy thunderstorms caused devastating flash flooding throughout Rapid City and the eastern foothills of the Black Hills—destroying homes, vehicles, businesses, and bridges, and claiming 238 lives. Jamie watched her house wash away in the moonlight of the night. She also suffered with the knowledge that she had lost her closest friends...her beloved pets.
In this riveting podcast, Shawn and Jen sit down with Jamie Lee to talk about how that experience as a ch...
2020-11-181h 02
Hope Radio Podcast#85 Attempted Suicide, Gambling, Bankruptcy and Prison - Rob Lohman's Story of HOPE#85 Rob Lohman's drinking career started at age 14, which lead to some very dark places in his life. The climax of Rob’s drinking career happened on June 7, 2001 with a suicide attempt interrupted by the compassion of his dog Jake. Upon a divine intervention, Rob was freed from his substance abuse addiction which began a rollercoaster ride in recovery…to which Rob has yet to take another drink or drug since that day.
In year eleven of his sobriety journey, Rob had an emotional nervous breakdown which lead to actions that culminated in a thirteen year prison sentence. He was released in 1...
2020-11-051h 05
Hope Radio Podcast#84 The art of ETHICAL PERSUASION in business and life - Brian Ahearn's Story#84 Brian Ahearn, CMCT, is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. He is also the Director of Learning with State Auto Insurance. Brian’s areas of expertise include sales, customer service, leadership, and business coaching with an emphasis on applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently hold the CMCT designation. This specialization in the psychology of persuasion was earned directly from Dr. Robert B. Cialdini – the recognized authority on the science of ethical persuasion.
Brian’s blog, Influence PEOPLE, is followed by readers in more than 200 countries and made the On...
2020-11-021h 01Hope Radio Podcast#83 Expert on MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Author of "Puke and Rally" - Dr. Rob Bell's Story#83 Expert on MENTAL TOUGHNESS - Author of "Puke and Rally" - Dr. Rob Bell's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-10-311h 02Hope Radio Podcast#82 Battling CANCER TWICE - The incredible HOPE and FAITH story of Gina Herrera#82 Gina Herrera works in healthcare so she immediately knew right away the the lump she felt in her breast was likely cancer. She could tell because she had literally done the same exam on thousands of women and she knew the difference in the feel of the lump likely pointed to cancer. Unfortunately, she was correct. She had breast cancer.
Gina marshaled all of her energy and resources toward beating the breast cancer diagnosis. She did not rely on her faith to get her through as she will admit, she wasn't practicing her faith with any consistency. She did however...
2020-10-3052 minHope Radio Podcast#81 Her father was murdered - She hiked 2,000 miles and found her purpose - Georgia Green's Story#81 Georgia Green has always been a daddy's girl. Her father was in the military and she thought of him as a hero that was invincible. He was murdered when she was 17 while protecting her. She will say that he gave her life...twice! After the shock wore off, Georgia was lost emotionally and spiritually. She wanted nothing to do with a God that would take her Dad away the way he was taken.
Having never hiked more than about 5 miles, Georgia decided that she would see if she could find some clarity of purpose hiking the 2,000 plus Pacific Crest Trial...
2020-10-271h 02
Hope Radio Podcast#79 Unlock your Ordinary SUPER POWERS and THRIVE - Mark Henson's Story#79 Every person has ordinary SUPER POWERS! Ordinary superpowers are the abilities, talents, and skills that you already possess that help you contribute the most to your life, the lives of others, and the world around you. Consider them your top two or 3 greatest strengths — the ones that noticeably stand above the rest. One of the challenges of recognizing your "ordinary super powers" is the fact that you have lived with them all of your life so you think that they are "normal" or "common." Mark Henson has written a fascinating book on how to uncover your super powers and how to...
2020-10-2059 min
Hope Radio Podcast#78 Need HOPE NOW? Try creating a VISION BOARD - Coach Callie's Story#78 One of the hardest times in Coach Callie's life was being a single Mom living in one of the most expensive cities in the world, Vancouver B.C. It was during this difficult and trying time that Callie created a vision board of the life she wanted to live. She put everything on the board that her heart had ever wanted or desired. She wanted to be married to the man of her dreams. She wanted to live in the United States, specifically California. She wanted to be an entrepreneur and have control over her time. She would look at...
2020-10-191h 00
Hope Radio Podcast#77 Their car was HIT by a TRAIN - His DOG SAVED his wife and son - Paul Roger's Story of HOPE#77 Their car was HIT by a TRAIN - His DOG SAVED his wife and son - Paul Roger's Story of HOPE by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-10-141h 05
Hope Radio Podcast#76 The BLESSING buried in the BROKEN PIECES - God's love as told through Sonia Clayton's Story#76 Sonia Clayton will admit that there were numerous red flags that her first husband waved in their marriage that she should have seen. However, when he was her first love and the first person that she had a relationship with she trusted him. He took advantage of her trust and created an endless number of excuses and emergencies to get money from her. It all culminated with her husband serving a 20 year prison sentence for drugs and other illegal activities.
At one of the most challenging and lonely times in her life, Sonia found a church with Godly women who...
2020-10-1357 min
Hope Radio Podcast#75 Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating - Mandy Muenzer's Story of Hope and Recovery#75 Eating disorders are one of the most challenging disorders to overcome. We all need to eat but what happens when we don’t have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. As many as 26% of people that have an eating disorder will attempt suicide with as many as 10,200 people are year dying from them. That is one every 52 minutes!
In this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Mandy Muenzer about her battle with eating disorders ea...
2020-10-121h 07
Hope Radio Podcast#74 Who PAYS YOUR BILLS when you get CANCER? - The HOPE story of Mary Jenkins#74 Mary Jenkins was a single Mom when she got the diagnosis that she had stage 3...almost stage 4 breast cancer. To say that she didn't see it coming was an understatement. It completely rocked her world and sent her into the fight of her life. Here she was a single mother, sole income earner fighting this incredible battle with no additional financial support. Imagine fighting for your life while still having to go to work every day to earn enough money to pay for every day living expenses. As a result of the complete carnage of chemotherapy, Mary made the difficult...
2020-10-0758 minHope Radio Podcast#73 She lost her only child, her 25 year old daughter suddenly - Pam Grout's story of HOPE#73 As any parent would attest, the thought that you might outlive your children is a persistent and unimaginable concern. Quite literally, it is every parents nightmare. For Pam Grout, that nightmare became a reality when her only child, Tasman passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm at the age of 25.
Pam is an author of 20 books, two screenplays, a live soap opera, a TV series and enough magazine articles that it is difficult to count. However, she will tell you that her greatest accomplishment was being a mother to Tasman. How do you live after such a...
2020-10-0658 minHope Radio Podcast#72 God called her to tackle HUMAN TRAFFICKING with NO EXPERIENCE - Rikki Webber's Story#72 Rikki Webber was a world wide travel photographer living an incredible life documenting some of the worlds most beautiful destinations. It really was a dream job but she felt something was missing in her life. She wondered if she was fulfilling the purpose of her life or not. She prayed to God to give her direction. His answer to her prayer seemed unfathomable and way too scary. He was calling her to tackle the unimaginable problem of HUMAN TRAFFICKING...something that she knew nothing about!
HUMAN TRAFFICKING is all around us. Boys and girls both are exploited in horrific ways...
2020-10-051h 04Hope Radio Podcast#71 She survived TWO CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES in TWO WEEKS - Christine Perakis' Story#71 For more than two decades, Christine Perakis, Esq. has navigated through negotiation tables, board rooms, class rooms, and the tempestuous open seas. As a lawyer, C-Level executive, investor, trainer, and boat captain, Christine discovered an essential truth applicable to both life and business: "Weathering the storm requires the partnership of a talented Captain and an experienced Navigator."
Christine creates legacy from chaos using her business acumen as a Business Growth Architect, attorney, entrepreneur, and certified executive coach, combined with expertise as a professional navigator and 100-Ton-Licensed Boat Captain. Figuratively and literally, Christine has weathered the "Category 5 Storms" in life and...
2020-09-3053 min
Hope Radio Podcast#70 Spark Hope through FOOD - His cause feeds thousands at Thanksgiving - Brian Wollenberg#70 Brian Wollenberg is one of the most selfless people that the Hope Radio Podcast has interviewed! In his teens Brian took $1,500 of his own money (earned working in fast food) to feed 50+ people at Thanksgiving. That experience touched him so much that he decided to create an organization that would feed hundreds...then thousands at Thanksgiving. He then named the organization after a former co-worker that had lost his life in a car accident. Selfless...indeed.
Hope can be sparked by acts of kindness. Hope can definitely be sparked by feeding needy families at Thanksgiving. Coming alongside our fellow citizens...
2020-09-2938 minHope Radio Podcast#69 God's GOODNESS - He took them from no kids to 6,000 and counting - Mitch Hildebrandt's Story#69 Mitch Hildebrandt and his wife wanted a child desperately. A young couple barely 16 years old had promised to let them adopt their child only to change their minds at the last minute! They were gutted.
Mitch will be the first to tell you that God’s plans are not our plans. Out of the devastating heartbreak of not being able to adopt, God took the Hildebrandt’s on an incredible journey of faith, perserverence, significant health trials and ultimately put them in a position to care for and help 6,000 children. Mitch will say that God gave them 6,000 kids and counting inst...
2020-09-2354 minHope Radio Podcast#68 From WORKAHOLIC to a BALANCED time management entrepreneur - Samantha Lane's Story#68 Samantha Lane lost her father in a motorcycle accident at a young age. It effected her and her siblings differently. She decided that she was going to take on the roll of being the “good kid.” The one that did everything right, didn’t make waves, got good grades…the person that everyone could count on to not cause problems. Fast forward almost 15 years later and that mindset had turned her into a workaholic high achiever with no real balance in her life.
It took her having a significant health challenge to reset her perspective on life, balance and time manageme...
2020-09-221h 02Hope Radio Podcast#67 His Mother's disease helped him to find GRATITUDE and PURPOSE - Teddy Droseros' Story#67 Teddy Droseros is a man on a mission to spread the practice of GRATITUDE everywhere he goes. It first came to him as he watched his mother’s body fight with her mind as she struggled to endure her fight with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He found himself being grateful that his body functioned properly and didn’t fight with his mind to do daily tasks. Her struggle allowed him to focus on and be grateful for hundreds of daily tasks that most of us can do simply that we all take for granted.
His mission of gratitude quickly expanded as he c...
2020-09-211h 03Hope Radio Podcast#66 "WHAT TO DO when you don't know what to do!" - A fascinating talk with Tim Shurr#66 Tim Shurr (Sh er) is the President of Shurr Success, Inc., a leadership and sales training company, and creator of the “How To Be Mesmerizing” podcast.
After studying human behavior for the last 30 years and facilitating over 15,000 Hypnosis sessions, Tim discovered the secrets for helping people achieve and perform at the highest levels! His strategies work so well, he’s been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX NEWS and the TEDx
stage. Tim is also an award-winning Leadership speaker and a global authority on how to upgrade Unconscious beliefs, biases, and habits.
He has written five books including What To Do Whe...
2020-09-161h 05Hope Radio Podcast#65 First Generation IMMIGRANT from WAR TORN BOSNIA tells her story of HOPE - Edina Hamulic's Story#65 Edina Hamulic was just 6 years old when CIVIL WAR broke out in her native country of Bosnia. Imagine having to leave EVERYTHING you have ever had or built because WAR had arrived on your front doorsteps. Imagine how scary and uncertain every minute would be as you flee the only country you have ever called home.
IMMIGRATION is a current and hot topic nationwide. How many of us have taken the time to actually imagine what immigrants might have been through before arriving here in the USA. What do you do if you literally can't go home and have no...
2020-09-151h 13Hope Radio Podcast#64 He BIKED across USA TWICE and walked across 7 COUNTRIES - Shawn Anderson's Story of HOPEShawn is the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" in the United States......a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, our organizations, our communities and ourselves when we "go the extra mile." On November 1, 2019, 533 cities made the unique declaration and recognized the superstar volunteer heroes in their communities.
When it comes to living the life he loves, this 7-time author walks the talk. He has built a multi-million dollar company, pedaled a bike 4,000 miles across the U.S. (twice), run a 100-mile race, and created adventures...
2020-09-141h 10Hope Radio Podcast#63 She lost her husband on Sep 11, 2001 in the TERRORIST ATTACKS - Lisa Luckett's story of HOPE19 Years ago today, Lisa Luckett's life changed forever. Her husband, Teddy had walked out the door that morning to head to his job located on the 105th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. His building was the first to be hit by the TERRORIST attacks that day. Her heart didn't want to accept that her husband was gone but her mind knew that her life had forever changed that day.
Lisa Luckett is an incredible woman. Through the ashes of loss and dealing with the unimaginable death of her husband, Lisa found purpose. Within weeks of 9/11...
2020-09-111h 03Hope Radio Podcast#62 NETWORKING during COVID-19- Need More Connections? - Frank Agin's message of HOPE for businessesFrank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. In addition, he is a sought after speaker and consultant to companies and organizations on topics related to professional networking and business relationship development. Connect with Frank at www.frankagin.com.
He’s written numerous articles on professional networking and is the author of several books, some of which include, Foundational Networking: Building Know, Like and Trust to Create a Lifetime of Extraordinary Success … The Champion: Finding the Most Valuable Pers...
2020-09-1058 minHope Radio Podcast#61 He lost half his jaw to Cancer - He now sings a message of HOPE - Charlie Lustman's StoryCharlie Lustman did not expect life to unfold with a cancer diagnosis. He was making music, writing songs and living life on his terms and then the unexpected news came that no one wants to hear. He had cancer. It was in his jaw.
Just when you think that you know how life will unfold for you, you often encounter a challenge that changes everything. For all of us now, it is Covid-19 and the lockdowns. For Charlie, it was cancer in his jaw. It isn't what happens to us that matters, it is always about how we handle the...
2020-09-081h 09Hope Radio Podcast#60 Overcoming ADDICTION to THRIVE in life - Beth Sullivan-Jawitz's Story of HOPE#60 Overcoming ADDICTION to THRIVE in life - Beth Sullivan-Jawitz's Story of HOPE by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-08-261h 02Hope Radio Podcast#58 Finding the LOVE of your LIFE after losing HOPE - SpiritMates Michael Ditton and Crystal RaMichael Ditton will be the first to tell you that he thought he had achieved it all...he was retired in his 50's and traveling the world with his wife. He had created and sold multiple businesses, sailed the ocean for months at a time and even lived in Alaska as a guide/owner of an excursion company. He was living a life that most people only dream to someday live. However, life had other plans for him. In a span of only a few days, his two decade plus marriage was over and he was left wondering how he...
2020-08-241h 02Hope Radio Podcast#57 The MAGICAL guide to BLISS - Meg Nocero's Story of following her DREAMS after LOSSSometimes life shakes us up to our core foundation to deliver change that we had no idea we needed. I think 2020 is perfect example of a year that is shaking everyone...creating change for us all. Unfortunately, sometimes that desperately needed life change is brought on by the loss of a loved one.
MEG NOCERO is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice. Think about that for a moment...resigned a 19 year career as an attorney...
2020-08-2157 minHope Radio Podcast#56 He's on the front lines of HOPE at an ADDICTION TREATMENT center - Anthony Acampora's Story#56 He's on the front lines of HOPE at an ADDICTION TREATMENT center - Anthony Acampora's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-08-1855 minHope Radio Podcast#54 He faced DEATH THREE TIMES in his life - The INCREDIBLE story of Rich Bontrager#54 When Rich Bontrager was born, his family was told that he wouldn't survive for more than a few days...maybe a week or two at the most. He had a rare virus that was over 90% fatal in infants. He beat the odds and survived. At the age of 10 years old, Rich (through a story that only he can tell) was turned into a "human torch" accidentally while playing in the garage with his siblings. Thanks to some very quick thinking he survived. Lastly, Rich was diagnosed with liver failure and the prognosis wasn't good. He only had 25% function of his...
2020-08-121h 03
Hope Radio PodcastA Sister's Love and Faith - Cindy's Montgenie's Story of Miracles and God's GoodnessCindy Montgenie knew that she had to be the one. It was a clear and easy choice. Her brother-in-law needed to take care of the two kids and the church and her mother was not strong enough to do it. She felt it deep down in her spirit that she was being called to travel with her sister to France to help her through the cancer treatments. For 3 months...day and night...Cindy was by her sister's side. What she witnessed and experienced has changed her life forever.
In today's episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen sit...
2020-08-1147 min
Hope Radio PodcastShowing Gratitude through a GRATIGRAM? The story of Chris Palmore of Gratitudespace.comHave you ever thought to honor your mother on your birthday for all the hard work that she actually went through to bring you into the world? A few birthdays ago, Chris Palmore had an idea come to mind that had a significant impact on his relationship with his mother and ultimately lead to a mission of fostering GRATITUDE in others!
Chris Palmore is the founder of Gratitudespace.com and the GRATIGRAM! In this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Chris about the subject of gratitude and how it has become a mission for him...
2020-08-101h 05Hope Radio PodcastSOMEDAY...is TODAY! We chat with Bobby Kountz - author of "The Someday Solution" take action NOW!SOMEDAY...is TODAY! We chat with Bobby Kountz - author of "The Someday Solution" take action NOW! by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-07-291h 08Hope Radio PodcastAt 47 she climbed Mount Kilaminjaro to put a Kenyan boy through school - Berta Medina's StoryAt 47 she climbed Mount Kilaminjaro to put a Kenyan boy through school - Berta Medina's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-07-281h 02Hope Radio PodcastBecoming Woman of Principle - God's Whispers to Mary Katherine Morales - her storyMary Katherine Morales will tell you that she was an all American girl who seemed to have everything. She loved winning and was extremely competitive. She had beauty, she had brains, she had athleticism and a good family. However, something darker was lurking inside and by the time she was in her mid-20's...she was an addict on a downward spiral of alcohol, drugs and bad decisions. It seemed that she was on a path that was going to ruin her life but God had other plans!
Mary Katherine will be the first to tell you that she had 3...
2020-07-271h 05Hope Radio PodcastHis LAST BAD DAY was 19 years ago! Michael O'Brien's Story of HOPEHis last BAD DAY was 19 years ago and it was life changing. Michael O'Brien was out for a nice quick ride on his bike while attending a conference out of town. He came around a corner in an instant, he knew his life had changed forever. Michael was hit head on by a SUV doing over 40mph. He heard the crunch of his body against the grill and hood, he felt the glass break as his head and shoulders went through the windshield. He awoke to find himself surrounded by EMT's and a life flight helicopter transporting him to a...
2020-07-1658 minHope Radio PodcastMen should embrace emotions and vulnerability - Scott Seymour of "Evolving Gladiators"Scott Seymour is an ever evolving man. He and his business partner created a podcast series called "Evolving Gladiators" that was born out of a period of introspection and growth in both their lives. Are men comfortable with vulnerability? Can improvements in communication help repair and/or rebuild relationships? A lot of boys are raised to be men who are strong and tough. They are often men who are also taught to not show emotion and stuff emotions deep inside. Scott wants to change the mindset of men who think emotions, communication and vulnerability are signs of weakness.
In this...
2020-07-151h 04Hope Radio PodcastAMBITION!!! How do you keep it fresh, exciting and motivating? - Brandarius Johnson's StoryAMBITION!!! How do you keep it fresh, exciting and motivating? - Brandarius Johnson's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-07-1456 min
Hope Radio Podcast40+ speaking gigs to ZERO during Covid - How to Pivot and move forward with Matt WardA few years back, Matt Ward had just celebrated a huge business sale and he decided that he was going to pursue a calling to be a professional paid speaker. 2019 was his best year...booking almost 30 speaking engagements. His goal was to do 50+ in 2020. Then a worldwide pandemic hit and it completely shuttered his business. He went from 30+ engagements on the books to ZERO in a week.
How do you pivot when your business is upended? How do you decide to move forward and build momentum for when things open up? In this fascinating interview with Matt Ward, Shawn and...
2020-06-2251 minHope Radio PodcastCHRONIC PAIN and FITNESS - How do you do both? - Mariah Heller's StoryMariah Heller is no stranger to pain. For over 10 years, she has been dealing with chronic pain and fatigue brought on by Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Imagine having pain wherever you have connected tissue stabilizing joints and organs in the body. How would you deal with constant chronic pain? What about fitness and pain? How do you deal with both?
In this fascinating episode, Shawn and Jen sit down with Mariah and discuss how she has overcome the pain to live a fit and healthy life. She is not a personal trainer, fitness competitor and coach to others dealing with pain...
2020-06-1649 minHope Radio PodcastStill REACHING for the STARS at 70+ Cindy Lippert's StoryThere is an old adage that says that you are only as old as you feel! Imagine living your whole life thinking that the best of your life is still yet to come!! Imagine the possibilities of what you could try, explore, and do if you lived your whole life with intensity, focus and purpose!
Cindy Lippert decided that she wanted to be an actress at the age of 65! How many of us under that age would attempt the same? Not only did she decide that she wanted to be an actress, her husband decided he wanted to be an...
2020-06-1558 minHope Radio PodcastSurviving the 1990 Indian Air PLANE CRASH that took her family - Tulsi Vagjiani's StorySurviving the 1990 Indian Air PLANE CRASH that took her family - Tulsi Vagjiani's Story by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-06-0954 minHope Radio PodcastHe was a Motor COP that was TARGETED and HIT with a CAR on purpose - Brad and Vanessa Hunter's StoryIt was a routine traffic stop in the San Diego that ended up changing Brad Hunter's life forever. The day after Father's Day, while out on motorcycle patrol, Brad pulled a car over for expired registration tags. While writing a citation, a known gang affiliate spotted Brad across the intersection and decided he was going to kill him with his car. The light turned green and Brad's life was never the same.
In today's episode, Shawn and Jen talk with Brad and Vanessa Hunter about that fateful day in June, 2017 and how it has brought them closer than they ever...
2020-06-0852 minHope Radio PodcastAlcoholism - When you are ready to LIVE AGAIN - Donna Jensen's message of HOPEAlcoholism lies in wait to pounce on us all under the right circumstances. It wants to catch you off guard and then take ahold of you and never let you go. Donna Jensen knows what it is like to experience loss as her son Kevin passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day at the age of 26. It was the most painful experience of her life. Overwhelmed and saddened by the loss, she found a little comfort in alcohol and didn't realize how quickly it would consume her and her life. What started as a way to ease the pain of her...
2020-06-0255 minHope Radio PodcastTHRIVING with PTSD - We talk with Matt Bruce about his mission to help others with PTSDTHRIVING with PTSD - We talk with Matt Bruce about his mission to help others with PTSD by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-06-0156 minHope Radio PodcastRelieving ANXIETY in Minutes with HYPNOTISM - Dan Candell - World Renown hypnotistImagine making significant changes in your habits, fears, anxiety and mindset in MINUTES. Dan Candell is a world renown hypnotist that has honing his skills as a hypnotist since the age of 13. He was recognized as a child prodigy hypnotist. He now uses those skills to help others that are suffering from distress and anxiety. Need to stop smoking...he can help. Have fears that you haven't been able to overcome...he can help. Have anxiety....He can help.
Dan Candell is a man of many talents. He is funny, authentic, engaging and an absolute blast to sit down and...
2020-05-201h 05Hope Radio PodcastSurprise...YOU ARE FIRED! Never again...building a new business @55 with Jeff HoldenAfter a 30+ year successful career in broadcasting/radio Jeff Holden was surprised when he was tipped off in an email that he was getting fired. He had 6 days to prepare and build a plan. Thankfully, he had been preparing already but he didn't know it! What comes next? How do you pivot? More importantly, how do you make sure it never happens to you again?
In this episode Shawn and Jen talk with Jeff about his experience of unexpectedly being unemployed and how was able to rise and rebuild his life. There is always a positive side to every negative...
2020-05-1951 minHope Radio PodcastDomestic Violence and the Pandemic - Get Out NOW - Danielle Martin's Story of HOPEDomestic Violence and the Pandemic - Get Out NOW - Danielle Martin's Story of HOPE by Shawn and Jennifer Davis
2020-05-1857 minHope Radio PodcastLiving with INTENTION every day - Our talk with "Do a Day" Founder Bryan FalchukBryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker, life coach and podcast host. He has faced major adversities and learned how to overcome and achieve lasting success. From obesity to running marathons, from career struggles to success as a CXO, from watching illness threaten his family to finding lasting health, he has been through many lessons and he has used these valuable lessons to develop his unique approach of living life with intention through his "Do a Day" movement.
Shawn and Jen sit down with Bryan and discuss his childhood obesity and the effect that had on forming beliefs and impressions...
2020-05-151h 07Hope Radio PodcastGrandma's WISDOM and Love - The Ivy Waterman Project with Sean MorongGrowing up in Trinidad was not a vacation. For anyone that has not grown up on a small island in the Caribbean, it can seem like paradise. The sand, the water, the beaches...all sublime. However, if you were born there, it was a difficult place to find your purpose...to maximize your talent and potential. Sean Morong grew up in Trinidad and dreamed of creating a life for himself in Canada. His Grandmother, Ivy Waterman, was his rock of encouragement and support. She always spoke to his potential. She encouraged him to follow his dreams and take risks to...
2020-05-141h 03Hope Radio PodcastLife after Losing a Child - OUR MOST POWERFUL MESSAGE EVER - Yvette's StoryEvery parents worst nightmare is losing a child. It is the stuff that can keep you awake and worried at night. Yvette's worst nightmare was realized in June of 2017. Her loving son, Raymond, was killed and it shattered her world. How do you go on? How do you get out of bed? Are you doomed to a life of misery, resentment, and hate or do you find a way to feel joy and happiness again?
Yvette's story is our most powerful interview yet. What she has faced and what she has dealt with would make most people fall to their...
2020-05-111h 00Hope Radio PodcastTHRIVE after the Pandemic by creating VALUE - Here is how - Interview with Casey Eberhart Part 1In this fascinating and hilarious interview, Shawn and Jen sit down and talk with Casey Eberhart the Founder of ExpandtheBusiness.com. If you are an entrepreneur or business owner (Casey will tell you there is a difference between the two) you need to create a value proposition for your clients and customers. Casey is a master at seeing where value can be created and accurately describing how to do so with many examples that he shares about his own story. He learned a lesson that his Grandfather taught him when he was 5 years old that has stayed with him throughout...
2020-05-0741 minHope Radio PodcastBest Selling Author Dr. Jay LaGuardia shares his 8 Habits that are critical to SUCCESSDid you know that there is a SUCCESS formula? An actual formula for creating success in any area of your life that you desire? In this fascinating and fun interview, Shawn and Jen talk with Dr. Jay LaGuardia. Dr. Jay is a best selling author, speaker, mentor, coach, podcast host and successful entrepreneur. In this episode Dr. Jay reveals his list of the 8 SUCCESS HABITS that people need to develop success in their lives. He also shares that there is an actual formula, like a math equation, for success! In unprecedented times like we live in now, isn't it great...
2020-05-061h 05Hope Radio PodcastExploring the grit and tenacity of MOMMY RAPPER! Her journey to becoming a music ICONShe knew that there was something inside her that was calling her to a higher purpose...she never imagined that purpose would be to change the music industry. Specifically, the RAP industry. Shawn and Jen have a fascinating interview with @MommyRapper!
She grew up listening to rap as a teenager but as a Mom she found that rap music wasn't something that she could share with her family...specifically her young daughters. There was nobody in the music business doing clean rap music as a genre. Ultimately, she decided to say goodbye to the public relations job and follow a...
2020-05-0555 minHope Radio PodcastDownsized into stardom! The story of Cub's Wish and best selling book author Angie FloresImagine have a really good job with great income and then all the sudden...the company gets sold and you have to make a decision as to uproot your life and move to Colorado or quit. It can be a really challenging decision, especially if you love where you live and don't want to move. Angie Flores was working a great corporate job and ultimately, after her company was sold to another firm, she decided to quit and stay in Los Angeles and spend more time with her kids. However, she was not sure what was going to come next...
2020-05-041h 01Hope Radio PodcastWhat can you do to have fun with your family while QUARANTINED? Shawn and Jen's Fun FridayWhat can you do as a family during QUARANTINE to have fun? In this light hearted fun podcast Shawn and Jen discuss different ideas as to how to have fun and release some anxiety during the stay at home orders. Always entertaining and maybe a little CORONACRAZY, you will laugh at their back and forth attempts at humor! If you want a laugh, take a listen!
2020-05-0146 minHope Radio PodcastFeeding HUNGRY Children throughout the world - the story of Ricebowls.orgIn this podcast, Shawn and Jen sit down and talk with Dodd Caldwell, the volunteer President of Ricebowls.org. Dodd assumed the mantle of running the charity after the original founder stepped down. Under the leadership of Dodd and the other executives of the organization, Ricebowls.org wants to continue expanding throughout the world to address childhood hunger. More than just a mission to feed their bodies, Ricebowls.org wants to nourish and feed their souls as well through the message and hope of Jesus. Ricebowls.org finds legitimate and well run children homes throughout the world and then partners...
2020-04-3046 minHope Radio PodcastOnce Upon A Story Time LIVE - Caren Glasser's Newest Kid's ProjectCaren Glasser was doing LIVE videos online before live videos online was even a thing! Her latest project...Once Upon A Story Time is the perfect solution for weary Mom's with cooped up kids during Covid-19. Imagine having a whole bunch of children's book authors coming online LIVE to read their latest books to kids! Now, throw in some additional resources such as downloadable coloring books and worksheets to give to your kids while they listen and you have the perfect recipe for a little kid recess for Mom!
Never one to sit idle, Caren Glasser is always creating! She...
2020-04-2454 minHope Radio PodcastMillions in the bank to bankrupt in 90 days - Marques Ogden's storyFrom NFL player and successful business owner Marques Ogden shares his unbelievable story of life after losing everything. Marques was a successful NFL player turned entrepreneur that had it all. He was the owner and founder of a highly successful construction company that was generating millions in revenue a year. After trusting a general contractor that he was working with to cover him for out of pocket money he spent on a major construction project, Marques went from millions in the bank to bankrupt in 90 days. At his lowest point, Marques was making $8.25 an hour as a custodian.
Fast forward...
2020-04-2348 minHope Radio PodcastAn injury left his pro basketball dreams shattered - Cornell Thomas' StoryHe had a signed contract to play professional basketball in Portugal but a few weeks prior to leaving a career ending injury to his achilles tendon shattered his lifelong dream. Now what? Never on one to sit and wallow in his misery, Cornell Thomas took stock of his life and decided to focus on his future...whatever that might be.
In todays episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Jen and Shawn have an engaging chat with Cornell Thomas. He is an author, a speaker, a coach, a world life changer and...most importantly...a father and husband! Cornell and his...
2020-04-221h 02Hope Radio PodcastClinically DEAD with No heartbeat and no pulse for 22 min - Dr. Joyce Mikal Flynn's StoryAn unexplained trauma event left Dr. Joyce Mikal Flynn clinically dead for 22 minutes. 30 years later and she is now doing incredible work with others survivors of trauma. Her trauma event was a catalyst for change in her own life, a mission to help and serve others and she believes it was part of her "purpose" in life. If you have experienced physical or emotional trauma, Dr. Joyce Mikal Flynn's work is now an established framework and guide for the steps to recovering your life back and ultimately THRIVING. She calls it Post Traumatic GROWTH! Shawn and Jen were amazed at...
2020-04-171h 05Hope Radio PodcastSurviving the COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING with Bethany JackmanSurviving the Columbine High School shooting that claimed the lives of 12 students and one teacher in 1999, Bethany Jackman is no stranger to adversity. In this riveting interview, Shawn and Jen talk with Bethany about the shooting and the profound effect that it had on Bethany's life. Her story is one of LOVE, perseverance and ultimately FAITH in the face of uncertainty and adversity. How much good can you squeeze out of tragedy? Listen to this story and find out for yourself!
2020-04-1554 minHope Radio PodcastHope Radio Podcast - surviving brain trauma with Matt HarlineA bicycle accident left him with significant head trauma and a brain injury. He lost his retirement home and art studio in the Camp Fire of 2018. Learning how to think again, connect the dots literally and figuratively after life turns your world upside down is what our next guest had to do to move forward.
In this interview, Jen and Shawn sit down with Matt Harline! Matt explains what he had to go through to get some of his life back after his injury. He also discusses how he moved forward beautifully in life after losing his retirement home and...
2020-04-1533 minHope Radio PodcastHope Radio Podcast - 22 years old and 100% AWESOME - an interview with Nik HugheyThrown into foster care at 14. Seven different high schools before he graduated. Homeless at 19. With every excuse available to head in the wrong direction, Nik Hughey has defied the odds to live an incredible life of optimism, hope and courage. This 22 year olds story will inspire you to shed all your excuses for not living the life you have always wanted to live! Well spoken, humble, authentic and endearing...if you want a story that uplifts and brightens your day...listen to this interview that Shawn and Jen have with Nik Hughey.
2020-04-1153 minHope Radio PodcastHope Radio Podcast - Thriving in adversity with Jen and ShawnHow do you persevere when you are in the midst of adversity? Shawn and Jen talk about how they did it in their lives over 10 years ago!
There will come a time when the Pandemic of 2020 will be a distant memory. However, right now, it seems like the weight of the world is on the shoulders of many families as they struggle to survive. There is HOPE! There will be positive that come out of this challenging time for us all! Always candid and authentic, Jen and Shawn discuss how they got through losing everything during the Great Recession of 2008...
2020-04-0940 minHope Radio PodcastChanging the WORLD with ONE word "OOLA" - an interview with the the founders of OOLAImagine going from living in a hotel room to creating a movement that has impacted the lives of millions! How do you do that? One word...OOLA!
Jen and Shawn sit down with he two guys that founded OOLA, OOLALIFE.COM, Oolapalooza and a dream tour throughout the USA. Troy Amdahl and Dave Braun are two men on a mission to change the world positively with just a word...OOLA. OOLA is about creating balance in the 7 F's of life...Family, Friends, Field, Fun, Fitness, Finance and FAITH! Well spoken and always entertaining, these guys will inspire you to make...
2020-04-0848 minHope Radio PodcastCreating HAPPINESS at HOME during a Pandemic - 10 ways to be happy with Jen and Shawn10 Ways to be HAPPY! It is soul food for hopelessness! Please join Jen and Shawn as they discuss the steps to take to create a happy life!
In Episode 8 of our Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen discuss Edwin Edebiri's "10 Ways to be Happy!" In the midst of a pandemic running rampant throughout the world, we thought a conscious effort on the art and skill of being HAPPY would be worthwhile. Jen is ALWAYS happy. For Shawn, it doesn't always come as easy! You will enjoy the back and forth between our two hosts and who knows...you just might...
2020-04-0350 minHope Radio PodcastJen and Shawn Discuss the ways the World is coming together during Covid-19Jen and Shawn discuss positive stories of people coming together during the pandemic to lift and inspire others.
In Episode 7 of our Hope Radio Podcast, Jen and I profile some incredible stories of big and small gestures of people around the world coming together to help others. This is an unprecedented time of challenges for us all, however we can all do something to help one another! Whether it is a kind word, a gesture, a gift, some act of service or support...we all have the power to make a difference in the life of someone else. If you...
2020-04-0249 min
Hope Radio PodcastHELPING others with Two Concerts a day - Giving back to the community with Shawn EifermanIn times of need and hopelessness, what can you do? Maybe you can do two free concerts a day on Facebook to send money and support other musicians?
In Episode 6 of our Hope Radio Podcast we talk with Shawn Eiferman. As a full time career musician in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Shawn has seen how devastating the "stay at home" order has been on his fellow Vegas musicians. Never one to sit idle, Shawn decided to do something to help! Twice a day, Shawn will do a Facebook music show live and people can donate and...
2020-04-011h 03Hope Radio PodcastAlandrea Richards discusses the challenges of effectively being a single Mom during Covid-19Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode we talk with Alandrea Richards who needed some encouragement and ultimately became the encourager!
In this 4th episode of our podcast Shawn and Jen talk with Alandrea Richards. Alandrea is a stay at home mother of two young children dealing with the difficult task of trying to explain to her 4 year old and 2 year old why they can't see their friends or their grandparents. In addition, her husband is an "essential worker" during the pandemic of Covid19 so he is working more for less pay. It is a perfect storm of disadvantages. Although the disruption...
2020-03-291h 06Hope Radio PodcastHow to THRIVE after Losing it All - overcoming adversity with Craig and Stefanie ThayerWorried about your finances during the Pandemic? We interview a couple that lost everything less than 10 years ago and it was a huge blessing in disguise!
In this episode we talk with Craig and Stefanie Thayer! Their story is not without challenges and significant obstacles but they did overcome and triumph! Even though they experienced an 8 year legal setback and the loss of their dream home they managed to find a much deeper, more fulfilling life and purpose in helping others. You will love the candor and humility they share as they share their story. Jen and Shawn were definitely...
2020-03-271h 06
Science Of UltraAthlete Spotlight: Jennifer Pharr DavisMy guest today is Jennifer Pharr Davis. She is an author, speaker, and a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Jennifer is among the most well known of American long distance hikers. She holds the record for the women’s FKT for a thru-hike of the Appalachian trail; a record which was the overall outright record for several years and fell by only 3 hrs 12 minutes in the summer of 2015. She has hiked over 12,000 miles on six different continents, including thru-hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail (three times), the Colorado Trail, the Long Trail in Ve...
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