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THE ONES WHO DAREDStaying Is the Bravest Thing: A Love Story Through ALS | Lori Oberholtzer"It is so natural to work to avoid pain, hardship, and suffering. People will travel thousands of miles, leave, or get very good at pretending in order to escape pain. But, what does it look like to stay, especially knowing it will be impossibly hard, heart-wrenching, and will push you beyond your human limits and desires?" -written by Lori & Justin Oberholzer "Teach me to stay" blog on walkuphill.comLori Oberholzer shares her raw, powerful story of walking through her husband Justin's seven-year journey with ALS while continuing to hold space for her family with r...2025-07-291h 16THE ONES WHO DAREDThe Missing Link in Mental Health: Understanding Your Nervous System with Dr. Brooke WeinsteinIn this episode with Dr. Brooke Weinstein, a former pediatric occupational therapist turned nervous system regulation coach, to explore the often-overlooked key to emotional wellness: understanding how your unique brain and sensory system are wired.After losing her husband to suicide, Dr. Weinstein rebuilt her life while raising two young children—not just through traditional mental health tools, but by deeply reconnecting with her nervous system. Her story, paired with her clinical expertise, is a roadmap for anyone navigating emotional exhaustion, burnout, or survival mode.Whether you’re a high-achiever stuck in overdrive or a pare...2025-07-1553 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDFrom Shipwreck to Oxford: A Fight for Freedom and Education | Suzanne HeywoodIn this inspiring conversation, Suzanne Heywood now the COO of one of Europe’s largest holding companies, opens up about her unbelievable childhood journey. When Suzanne Heywood was seven, her father announced their family would sail around the world. What was supposed to be a three-year adventure following Captain Cook's route turned into a ten-year struggle for survival and Suzanne's future.Suzanne recounts her childhood on a cramped sailboat, facing danger and lacking formal education. After a near-fatal storm in the Indian Ocean, she pursued correspondence courses, seeing education as her escape and hop...2025-07-0854 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDSurrendering Control and Finding Purpose Beyond Achievement | Ashlee IlgWhat happens when success becomes a mask—and control becomes a cage?In this episode, Ashlee Ilg shares her powerful journey from perfection-driven college student to purpose-filled entrepreneur, speaker, and mother of five. Once addicted to achievement and validation—planning her life down to the calorie Ashlee hit a wall that forced her to face her deepest limitations.That breaking point became the birthplace of transformation.Now leading a thriving family, podcast, and business, Ashlee opens up about the shift from striving to surrendering, and how releasing control reshaped her faith, family, and futu...2025-06-2751 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDFrench Landing: From Aerospace Engineer to Startup Founder—Chasing the American Dream | Elisabeth BykoffElisabeth Bykoff is a powerhouse in the SaaS world—startup founder, investor, advisor, and global operator with over 17 years of experience scaling companies across the tech landscape. She is the Founder and CEO of Boxsy, an AI-powered SaaS platform helping startups scale. She is also an Operating Advisor at Alinea Ventures, supporting early-stage startups in CLM, fintech, AI, and DEI. Previously, she held leadership roles at Agiloft and YayPay and began her career at PwC. Elisabeth holds an MBA from the University of Washington and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from ENAC.In this episode Elisabeth shar...2025-06-1355 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDFrom Empty Nest to Bold New Path: Anne Taylor Hartzell on Reframing Fear, Embracing Change & Choosing AdventureWhy not you?When Anne Taylor Hartzell’s daughter left for college, she found herself in the quiet aftermath of empty nest grief. But instead of staying stuck, Anne chose to ask a life-changing question: “Why not us?” That single nudge sparked a profound journey—selling the family home of 17 years, moving to a lakeside retreat, launching a podcast, and eventually writing a powerful new book: All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change.In this encouraging episode, Anne shares how grief can become a gateway to growth, and how getting...2025-05-2940 minTHE ONES WHO DARED67 Miles for Water & Legacy: 3 Women Hiking the Appalachian Trail for a Cause That Moved UsWhat happens when three women—two of whom had never backpacked overnight—decide to hike 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail with 40-pound packs, all in honor of a grandmother who was forced to walk a similar distance at age 16 when taken by Nazis during WWII?In this special episode, Lauren Elhajj, Stefanie Flynn, and I share the raw, unfiltered truth of our six-day journey through Shenandoah National Park—complete with trail blisters, false summits, unexpected courage, and the unforgettable “trail magic” that kept us going.This hike wasn't just a physical challenge; it was a mission. W...2025-05-131h 24THE ONES WHO DARED10 Important Life Lessons From My Soviet-born Mother - OlyaIn this Mother’s Day episode, I share 10 important life lessons I learned from observing my incredible mother, Olya—who was born in the Soviet Union during a time of significant persecution and adversity. Her story includes experiences of living under KGB surveillance, being denied an education due to her beliefs, and her brave immigration to the U.S. Her life stands as a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and joy amidst suffering.Here I share ten lessons I learned by her example, a woman who would not allow darkness to overshadow her light. This episode is a tr...2025-05-1031 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDWhen Peace Feels Impossible: Kara Stout on Grief, Infertility, and Honest FaithWhat happens when life feels like too much for too long? In this powerful episode, Kara Stout joins us to share her remarkable journey through wave after wave of loss—from surviving a near-stroke just one month after marriage, to losing both parents to cancer, enduring a decade-long path to motherhood through infertility and adoption, and experiencing the heartbreak of a failed adoption before finally bringing home her daughter, Nora.Through it all, Kara found not just survival, but supernatural peace. She opens up about the raw honesty she brought into her relationship with God—an honesty that...2025-05-0650 min
Zilonis studijāSkatuves "āda": pieņemto tēlu panākumi un izaicinājumiLeģendas nekad nemirst – tās turpina dzīvot caur saviem dubultniekiem! Vizuālā līdzība, balss un kustību atdarināšana... Kāpēc mūziķiem ir līdzinieki un uz ko viņi ir gatavi, lai izskatītos pēc iespējas tuvāk oriģinālam? Skatuves mākslinieki, kuri dzīvo ar alternatīvu tēlu - par to šodienas “Zilonis studijā”.Viesi: Ivars Pētersons (mūziķis, dēvēts arī par latviešu Elvisu Presliju), Rihards Bērziņš (grupas "Papīra lidmašīna" solists, dēvēts arī par latviešu Džastins Bībers), Rūta Dūd...2025-05-0642 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDNavigating the Fourth Trimester with Rachel Taylor: Essential Insights for Postpartum RecoveryNavigating the Fourth Trimester with Rachel Taylor: Essential Insights for Postpartum RecoveryPostpartum recovery is far more than a six-week checkup—it's a profound physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation that deserves greater care and attention. In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Taylor, a registered nurse with 15 years of experience in mother-baby care and author of After Baby Comes: Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Recovery for Postpartum Moms.Rachel shares powerful insights into the often-overlooked fourth trimester, offering hope and practical wisdom for new mothers navigating this tender season. We discuss:Wh...2025-04-2942 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDThe 67-Mile Journey: Honoring My Grandmother's Forced Walk, and Building a Water Well.Have you ever said yes to something that stretched you beyond your capacity? In a few weeks, I’ll be hiking 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail with two of my friends, Lauren and Stef. Both are marathon runners. It’s not just for the adventure (though it’s definitely going to be one). It’s to honor my grandmother, Tasia.At 16, she was forced by Nazi soldiers to walk nearly that same distance—67 miles—with nothing but a letter from her grandmother and the words of Psalm 91 to carry her. “No harm will overtake you.”And here we a...2025-04-1408 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDThe Secret to Living Over a Century Is Simpler Than You Think | Rebecca DrickLiving for over a century gives a unique lens on what truly matters. In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Drick, a radiant 103-year-old who shares her extraordinary journey and the powerful simplicity behind her long, fulfilling life. From milking cows at six years old to sewing thousands of unipads for women in developing countries—her story is one of resilience, purpose, and everyday joy.Key Takeaways from Rebecca’s 103 Years of Wisdom:Farm Roots & Responsibility: Grew up with six brothers on a fruit farm; began milking cows in first...2025-04-0855 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDWisdom at 101: A Century of Living WellBetty Baker, a 101-year-old, shares her joyful journey through life, engaging in activities like crossword puzzles, reading, and painting despite physical limitations. Key points include:Approaching 102, she remains mentally sharp and active.Everyday she pushes herself to stay engaged rather than sedentary.A 63-year marriage highlighted the importance of shared values.Caring for her husband with Alzheimer's Her experience of living through WWII How her faith contributed during difficult timesHer take on diet, and lifestyle for longevityA century of change has shaped her perspective on life's priorities.She emphasizes staying positive by focusing on abilities rather than limitations...2025-04-0157 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDUnderestimated: Defying the Odds and Overcoming Self-Sabotage | Mary MarantzMary Morantz shares her journey from a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia to Yale Law School, exploring how growing up without resources creates deeply ingrained patterns of self-doubt and self-sabotage that follow us into adulthood. She reveals surprisingly simple shifts to break free from limiting beliefs and stop playing small, even when we feel simultaneously called to something greater while doubting we'll ever get there.• Growing up in poverty "does something to your brain" that makes you expect to fail before you even start• When we don't trust our capacity to handle success, we subconsciously shri...2025-03-2554 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDStop Spinning: Emotional Rest for High Achievers | Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithSaundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She founded Restorasis, which promotes workplace wellbeing through the 7 Types of Rest Framework™ aimed at burnout prevention and work-life balance. As a busy physician, author, and mother, she helps high-achievers address work-rest imbalances and achieve a thriving lifestyle. An international wellness expert, she has been featured in various media outlets Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, and TED.com. and authored the bestseller "Sacred Rest," which discusses the seven types of rest necessary for productivity and happiness. And today we will be...2025-03-1846 minTHE ONES WHO DAREDIf You’re a Woman, This Message is for You | SvetkaA few thoughts for Women in honor of Women's History Month.Send us a text-Links-https://www.svetkapopov.com/https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/2025-03-1305 min