Life Story Episodes

1,202 | How Debbie Thurston Rose From Bahamas Roots to World-Class Gospel Artist Debbie Thurston, World Class Gospel Artist from Florida, was born in the beautiful capital city of Nassau, Bahamas to Clester and Pecola Thurston, a businessman and homemaker. Debbie is the 5th of 6 children. Bor…

1,201 | How Christine Sadry Dedicated Her Life to Service at the United Nations Christine Sadry was born in Krasne, Poland, and was adopted in 1964 by a Polish American couple who lived in the United States. After graduating from West Catholic girls high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chr…

1,191 | How Michael Bugary Overcame Addiction and Cancer to Inspire Millions Michael Bugary is a former Division I and professional athlete who played baseball at the University of California, Berkeley and with the Boston Red Sox organization. His journey, however, extends far beyond the field. …

1,190 | How Todd Lingel Transforms Tragedy Into Hope With Kares Foundation Todd Lingel is the Founder and Director of Kares Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and empowering at-risk youth with the tools to thrive. Growing up in a small Idaho community, Todd learned the values of c…

1,175 | Ed Hajim Reveals How to Turn Adversity Into Opportunity Ed Hajim is a seasoned Wall Street executive, philanthropist, and author whose life story is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Kidnapped by his father at age three and raised in foster homes and orphanages, Ed overcame extr…

1,158 | Beth McDonough: From Breaking News to Breaking Free! Beth McDonough was a tenacious, resourceful, and seasoned television crime and public safety reporter. With a sparkle in her eye, an inviting smile, engaging personality, All-American good looks and a friendly demeanor, she was a para…

1,157 | Charissa Halonen on Healing, Self-Responsibility & Becoming Relentlessly Yourself Charissa Halonen is an embodiment coach, speaker, and co-founder of The Relentless Couple, a transformational coaching brand guiding individuals and couples to rise—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Wi…

1,155 | From Circus Drummer to Pinstripe Legend: Dave ‘Letterfly’ Knoderer on Art, Horses & the Road “All you have to do is paint a picture.” This advice during an early creative writing class launched a lifelong endeavor to capture memories from his turbulent, exhilarating and colorful life. …

1,153 | From Tragedy to Truth: Rob Rene on Resilience, Medical Deception & Natural Healing Solutions Rob Rene’s story is one of resilience, faith, and transformation. Once a gifted athlete with dreams of becoming a professional runner, Rob’s journey took an unexpected turn when a winter training…

1,146 | Perspective Is Power: Liz Bursten on Resilience, Mindset & Living Without Limits A powerful new voice in personal transformation and resilience emerges with the release of Perspective Is Power: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing a Life Without Limits by Liz Bursten, available now in hard…

1,142 | Create a Life of Legacy: Rabbi Daniel Cohen on Light, Meaning & What Truly Matters Most Popular motivator, mentor, and inspirational speaker, Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone better navigate contemporary society and lead a life of…

1,138 | Bringing the 9th Century to Life: D. H. Morris on Genealogy, Historical Fiction & Legacy A native of San Diego, California, D. H. Morris has lived on four continents and traveled through many countries. She has four children and eleven grandchildren and currently lives in Kansas City, Mi…

1,126 | 400 Farewells & 3,000 Miles: Diane Gansauer on Life, Loss & the Power of Sacred Ceremony Connected to respect for Nature, the power of places in personal history, and respect for each person's story. She founded the Celebrant Services Program for several funeral homes in the metro-Den…

1,123 | From Tragedy to Triumph: Dr. James Perdue on Perseverance & Purpose Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, is for you. Listen to his powerful message of how to persevered through challenges so you can gain strength to build your championship life. He is the host of Professor of Per…

1,121 | From Student to Teacher: Mark Chartier on Tourette’s, Resilience & Teaching with Purpose Mark Chartier developed symptoms of Tourette’s syndrome when he was seven years old and demonstrated significant behaviors throughout school. He persevered thanks to positive relationships with scho…

1,110 | Healing Addiction at the Root: Meridee Hlokoff on Compassion, Trauma & Soul-Led Recovery Meridee Hlokoff is a passionate healer, entrepreneur, and devoted mother whose mission is to liberate lives from addiction and guide others toward deep emotional and spiritual transformation. As the …

1,106 | Dr. Dominique Carson: From NYC Prodigy to Award-Winning Healer, Journalist & Changemaker Dr. Dominique M. Carson, LMP, H.C., has been remarkable in her current state, Virginia, and her hometown, New York City. She has beaten all odds by becoming an award-winning massage practitioner, fre…

1,105 | From Black Forest to Vegas: Andy Dietrich’s Wild Ride Through Cold, Chaos & Comedy Andy Dietrich was born at an early age and lived a fairly uneventful life in the Black Forest of Germany. At age 14, he and his mom packed their things and moved to Alaska to experience the true meaning of…

1,101 | Dr. Robert Wolf on Holocaust Survival, Family Legacy & Untold History Robert Wolf M.D., grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. Their stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his own parents deported…

1,094 | Nadee Fernando O'Driscoll on Writing, Womanhood & Breaking Social Conventions Mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, colleague and now an author, Nadee is a woman who writes her own story, dances to her own tune, and sings her own song (off-key, she admits). Born and raised in Sri Lanka…

1,089 | From Emmy Winner to Bestselling Author: Jack Maher on Colorado, Family Legacy & Storytelling Historical novelist Jack Maher is a proud fifth generation Colorado native and grandson of Eric Douglas, pioneering Denver Art Museum curator, Native arts champion and the focus of Jack's best-se…

1,087 | From Survivor to Warrior: Sondae Esposito’s Powerful Mission to End Domestic Violence I'm Sondae Esposito, my mission is deeply personal—it's born from my own journey through the darkness of domestic violence. I've felt the fear, the pain, and the suffocating silence. I refuse to let tho…

1,081 | Blind Marine’s Unbelievable Comeback After Suicide Attempt: Zach Tidwell’s Story of Hope Zach Tidwell is a completely blind Marine Corps veteran, writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and athlete who lost his sight in 2019 to a suicide attempt. When he was taken off of life support he awoke to …

1,072 | How High Performers Are Made: Success Strategies from Athlete & Entrepreneur Michael Seiler Michael Seiler combines a background of 30 years in a variety of industries with experience as a high-level endurance athlete for a unique perspective to the path to success. Michael works wit…