Author Episodes

Carolyn Sidgwick on Grief Healing and Finding Hope After Loss | 1,614 Carolyn Sidgwick believes healing begins the moment we give ourselves permission to feel, reflect, and share our story. A grief mentor, author, speaker, life coach, and founder of Soul Love, Carolyn helps people navigate loss with compassion, hope, and self love. After the devastating loss of both her husband, Matt, and her mother, she discovered that journaling became more than a coping tool. It became a path toward healing, purpose, and renewal. That journey inspired the creation of the internationally published Soul Love Journal, a guided journal designed to help people reconnect with themselves through reflection, self compassion, and emotional healing. Today, Carolyn supports others as they move through grief, encouraging them to embrace their emotions, care for themselves, and find meaning beyond loss. Through her writing, coaching, and speaking, Carolyn reminds people that grief is not something t…

Bruce Ashford on The Power of Clarity in Business and Leadership | 1,613 Bruce Ashford believes meaningful growth begins with clarity, not complexity. A strategic advisor, author, and founder of The Ashford Agency, Bruce helps nonprofit leaders and founder led businesses bridge the gap between the impact they are making and the growth they are capable of achieving. By combining clear messaging with practical strategy, he equips leaders to build organizations that are both mission driven and sustainable. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Bruce has advised nonprofits, universities, businesses, and CEOs across local, national, and international organizations. As a certified StoryBrand Guide and Small Business Flight Plan® advisor, he specializes in helping leaders communicate with greater clarity, strengthen their strategy, and lead with confidence. A prolific author of nine books and hundreds of articles, Bruce has also served as a speechwr…

Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith on Resilience Beyond the Diagnosis | 1,612 Jeanie Brookbanks-Smith knows that resilience is not built when life is easy. It is built one step, one choice, and one day at a time. A registered nurse, Board Certified Nurse Coach, speaker, endurance athlete, and founder of Life After Diagnosis, Jeanie has spent more than 30 years caring for patients through life's most difficult moments. Then, in 2021, everything changed when she unexpectedly became the patient. After surviving acute liver failure, multiple ICU stays, sepsis, and a rare blood cancer diagnosis, Jeanie discovered that healing extends far beyond physical recovery. Drawing from her experience on both sides of the bedrail, she now helps people living with chronic illness rebuild self trust, regulate their nervous systems, and develop the emotional resilience needed to move forward with confidence. Combining decades of clinical expertise with her personal journey, Jeanie empowers others to na…

Jennifer Chassman Browne on Disability Inclusion and Awareness | 1,611 Jennifer Chassman Browne believes true inclusion begins when people are seen, heard, and valued for who they are. An educator, author, and inclusion advocate with more than 25 years of experience, Jennifer has dedicated her career to creating learning environments where every person has the opportunity to belong. As a teacher, school leader, and founder of New Ground Educational Consulting, she helps schools and organizations build cultures rooted in accessibility, equity, and meaningful inclusion. Living with rheumatoid arthritis since the age of six, Jennifer brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Through workshops on disability inclusion, allyship, social justice, and belonging, she challenges people to rethink how environments, systems, and attitudes shape the experiences of those with disabilities. Her upcoming book, See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability, continues t…

Travis White on Mental Health and Overcoming Adversity | 1,610 Travis White believes our greatest setbacks can become the foundation for our greatest purpose. As the host of Overcome with Travis White, Travis is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health by creating honest conversations about resilience, recovery, and hope. Through interviews with mental health professionals, trauma survivors, veterans, addiction experts, and everyday people, he reminds listeners that no one has to face life's challenges alone. Travis's message is deeply personal. After years of living with seizures, depression, anxiety, and the loss of much of his independence, he discovered that healing is not about returning to who you were. It is about becoming who you are meant to be. That journey inspired him to create the FAITH Framework, a practical approach to rebuilding confidence, resilience, and trust after adversity. Today, through his podcast and speaking, Travis helps individ…

Kristen Renee Appleby on Healing and Personal Transformation | 1,609 Kristen Renee Appleby believes lasting transformation begins by rebuilding the foundation, not simply treating the symptoms. A three time author, speaker, and founder of The Rebuild Collective, Kristen helps people create meaningful change across their health, finances, career, and relationships by uncovering the patterns that quietly shape every area of life. Her holistic approach addresses the environment, beliefs, habits, and emotional wounds that often keep people feeling stuck. Before stepping into this work, Kristen built a successful career supporting high profile CEOs and working as a celebrity stylist in New York. But after an autoimmune diagnosis forced her to confront years of burnout and self neglect, she began a deeply personal journey of healing that transformed not only her health, but also her relationship with work, money, and purpose. Drawing from that experience, and the insights shared…

Jon Garstang on Dog Training and Human Animal Connection | 1,608 Jon Garstang is an award winning dog and human trainer, educator, writer, and musician whose work focuses on strengthening the relationship between people and animals through compassion, understanding, and education. Originally trained as an actor at Royal Holloway, University of London, Jon began his career in music before a side job in dog care unexpectedly changed the direction of his life. Fascinated by the connection between humans and dogs, he founded For Dogs’ Sake in Southwest London in 2008 and began developing his own approach to training and behavioral education. His passion soon expanded beyond private training into international animal welfare work. In 2010, Jon traveled to Zambia to support shelter dogs and create community education programs focused on responsible dog care and training. Since then, he has worked with shelters across Eastern Europe and Greece, helping improve rehabilitation, rehomi…

How Faith Heals Emotional Pain with Constance Andre | 1,607 Constance Andre believes healing begins when we stop hiding our wounds and allow God to transform them into purpose. An entrepreneur, trauma informed coach, speaker, and five time award winning author of Resurrected Worth: When My Body Failed, God Prevailed, Constance helps people uncover the hidden roots of emotional pain and rediscover their identity through faith. Drawing from her own journey through unresolved trauma, chronic pain, PTSD, and healing, she offers hope to those who feel stuck between surviving and truly living. Through her signature Release. Reset. Restore. Rise. framework, Constance explores the powerful connection between emotional, spiritual, and physical well being, encouraging people to address the heart of their struggles rather than simply managing the symptoms. Her message combines biblical truth with practical wisdom, equipping audiences to navigate fear, forgiveness, surrender, emotional h…

Ryan Virden on Handling Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution | 1,606 Ryan Virden believes meaningful change begins with the courage to have difficult conversations. An author, cultural coach, and professor of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Ryan helps organizations, schools, and communities navigate conflict with greater empathy, accountability, and understanding. His work focuses on building cultures where trust, belonging, and honest dialogue become the foundation for lasting relationships. As the founder of Lir Cultural Coaching, Ryan equips leaders and teams with practical tools to engage across differences, address complex challenges, and foster environments where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to contribute. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, he teaches people how to approach them with curiosity, courage, and compassion. Blending academic insight with real world application, Ryan's work challenges individua…

Jason Harris on Finding Hope and Healing Through Grief | 1,605 Jason Harris believes the way we say goodbye can become one of the most meaningful celebrations of a person's life. A speaker, author, certified celebrant, and grief support specialist, Jason has spent more than 35 years in ministry helping individuals and families navigate loss with compassion, hope, and humanity. His unique approach transforms traditional funeral services into heartfelt celebrations that honor a life well lived while creating space for healing, connection, and even laughter. Working alongside funeral homes throughout Texas, Jason encourages families to move beyond simply mourning a death and instead celebrate the stories, relationships, and moments that made their loved one unforgettable. He believes that laughter and tears are not opposites, but companions on the journey of grief, each playing an important role in the healing process. Beyond his work as a celebrant, Jason is passionate about…

Natasha Bryant on Overcoming Self Doubt and Finding Your Voice | 1,604 Natasha Bryant believes true confidence is not something you perform. It is something you heal into. A licensed clinical social worker, confidence mindset coach, and founder of Speak Life Transformation, Natasha has spent more than 15 years helping women and teen girls overcome self doubt, heal from emotional wounds, and reconnect with the person they were created to become. Her work blends mental wellness with practical mindset strategies, empowering people to thrive personally and professionally without sacrificing their well being. As an author, speaker, and transformational coach, Natasha creates spaces where honest conversations lead to lasting change. Through her workshops, coaching programs, and guided healing experiences, she helps high achieving women strengthen their emotional resilience, develop unshakable confidence, and take purposeful action aligned with their values. Known for her compass…

Eli Brackenbury on How Faith Can Change Your Life | 1,603 Eli Brackenbury believes it is never too late for your life to be transformed by faith. A writer, father, and environmental health and safety professional, Eli's life took an unexpected turn when a profound spiritual awakening at the age of fifty reshaped the way he viewed God, purpose, and himself. What began as an ordinary moment became the beginning of a deeply personal journey of healing, renewal, and rediscovering a faith that had long felt distant. Having walked through seasons of divorce, grief, unanswered questions, and quiet spiritual struggle, Eli writes with honesty and compassion for those who wonder if hope can still find them. His experiences have convinced him that God often meets people not in life's extraordinary moments, but in the ordinary places where hearts are finally ready to listen. In his debut book, Finding God at 50, the first in a planned series on spiritual transformation, Eli shares the…

How Colleen Clifford Rebuilt Life After Tragedy | 1,600 Colleen Clifford spent over 30 years in the commercial fishing industry, living and working at sea for months at a time aboard vessels in the Bering Sea. Life in that environment demanded resilience, endurance, and the ability to face uncertainty head on. Her personal life brought challenges just as intense. After surviving multiple near death experiences and the loss of her husband to alcohol related suicide, Colleen reached a turning point that led her to rebuild her life from within. Today, she writes, speaks, and coaches, helping others reconnect with their inner direction and sense of self. Her work is grounded in lived experience, guiding people through recovery, reflection, and the process of finding their own North Star. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Colleen brings a steady, honest voice to conversations around resilience, healing, and choosing a different path forward. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Enjoying the…

Edward J. Doherty on Success to Meaningful Leadership | 1,598 Edward J. Doherty believes leadership is measured not by personal success, but by the lives you help grow along the way. A business executive, consultant, author, and nonprofit leader, Edward has spent decades leading organizations, developing people, and building cultures where individuals can thrive. From overseeing more than 135 restaurants as a Regional Vice President to serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for an 11,000 employee company and leading a multimillion dollar business, his career has been defined by one consistent priority: investing in people. Edward's leadership extends far beyond the corporate world. As the father of an adult son with disabilities and a longtime nonprofit leader, he has gained a deeply personal understanding of resilience, compassion, and the importance of serving others. Those experiences have shaped a leadership philosophy grounded in optimism, perseverance, and the belief …

Katie and Chris Bowick on Addiction Recovery and Marriage Healing | 1,597 Katie and Chris Bowick believe healing begins when people stop hiding their struggles and start telling the truth. Co-authors of Coloring Outside the Lines: A Love Story in the Gray of Addiction, Recovery & Redemption, Katie and Chris share a deeply personal journey through addiction, codependency, broken trust, and the long road toward rebuilding a marriage. Their story stands apart because it is told from both perspectives, offering an honest look at the pain, hope, and transformation experienced by each partner. Chris opens up about the hidden reality of addiction behind professional success and outward achievement, while Katie gives voice to the often unseen experience of loving someone through addiction, navigating fear, uncertainty, resilience, and faith. Together, they reveal that recovery is not just about sobriety. It is about restoring relationships, rediscovering identity, and learning to tru…

The Spotlight Series: Kenny Stoddart with Special Guests Luke Stenson & Wyatt Porch | 1,596 Kenny Stoddart believes the greatest competitive advantage is the ability to think clearly when the pressure is at its highest. Founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performers to strengthen the mental discipline behind exceptional leadership. His approach goes beyond motivation and mindset, helping leaders develop the clarity, emotional control, and resilience required to make sound decisions when the stakes are highest. Joining him in this conversation are the founders of Athlete Check, whose work complements this mission by helping athletes and emerging leaders build greater self awareness, confidence, and long term mental performance. Through the IronMind Mentality, Kenny teaches that pressure is never the real problem. The real challenge is how we respond to it. By eliminating mental interference, regulating emotions, and developing intentio…

Tammy Machmali on Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace | 1,593 Tammy Machmali believes the life you want begins the moment you stop carrying the emotional weight that was never yours to keep. Founder of Baggage Be Gone: Healing Hearts & Minds, Tammy has dedicated her work to helping people release the hidden beliefs, unresolved pain, and emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. By combining subconscious healing, hypnosis, forgiveness work, and practical transformation tools, she guides individuals toward lasting freedom and deeper self awareness. Tammy's own journey spans cultures, continents, and personal transformation. Born in Iran, raised in Israel, and now living in the United States, her experiences have given her a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and the universal desire to live with greater peace and purpose. Those experiences became the foundation for helping others uncover what has been holding them back for years. As a podcast host, author, sp…

Reed Nyffeler on Entrepreneurship and Purpose Driven Business | 1,592 Reed Nyffeler believes business is at its best when it creates opportunity, develops people, and serves a purpose beyond profit. A lifelong entrepreneur, Reed has dedicated his career to building companies that empower others to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact. As the founder and CEO of Signal, an international security services franchise, he has helped create a business centered on giving people peace of mind so they can focus on what matters most. His entrepreneurial vision extends beyond one company. Reed also founded Filtergo, a commercial air care franchise, and Framebrand, a technology and analytics company that helps franchise organizations scale with greater clarity and efficiency. Across every venture, his focus remains the same: equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and leadership they need to build businesses that strengthen their communities. As the author of Transform Thr…

Julia Hurley on Single Mom Success and Overcoming Adversity | 1,590 Julia Hurley believes your circumstances may shape your beginning, but they never have to define your future. A nationally recognized real estate broker, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former elected official, Julia has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Becoming a single mother at just 15 years old, she learned early that success is not determined by where you start, but by the choices you make along the way. Through determination and relentless perseverance, Julia earned a college degree, built award winning businesses, achieved national recognition in real estate, and became a trusted voice in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Along the way, she has continued to launch new ventures, mentor others, and inspire people to pursue bigger possibilities for their lives. More than her accomplishments, it is Julia's journey that resonates. She has turned adver…

Christian Hurst on Writing Science Fiction That Matters | 1,587 Christian Hurst writes science fiction for people searching for where they belong. An author and creative director, Christian blends sweeping interstellar adventure with deeply human questions about identity, belief, connection, and purpose. His stories are shaped by a life spent navigating what it means to feel different, first growing up in the LDS church, and later forging his own path beyond it. Before becoming a novelist, Christian built a successful career in design, branding, and creative leadership, helping shape national campaigns and leading major rebranding efforts for organizations including Marriott International and AARP. That background gives his storytelling a cinematic quality, combining compelling visuals with emotional depth and relatable characters. He is best known for The Lily Starling Series, a young adult science fiction saga that explores the universal desire to find meaning, community…

Dr Chidimma Abuka on Shared Leadership and Team Success | 1,583 Dr. Chidimma A. Abuka is rethinking one of leadership's oldest assumptions: that every organization needs just one person at the top. An author, researcher, and leadership consultant, Dr. Abuka is the Executive Director of Global Co-Leadership Development and Change Management at Polymathes Consulting. Through her doctoral research at Pepperdine University, she developed the Dualis Co-Leadership System™, a research informed framework designed to help organizations lead through intentional partnership rather than individual authority. As the author of Co-Leadership: One Role. Two Leaders. and The Workbook for Co-Leaders, she equips executives, organizations, and leadership teams with practical strategies for building trust, strengthening shared accountability, and creating collaborative leadership cultures that thrive in today's complex world. Dr. Abuka's work challenges conventional leadership models with a po…

Skye Bellarmine on Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength | 1,581 Skye Bellarmine knows that the greatest breakthroughs are often born from life's greatest setbacks. A professional speaker, #1 international bestselling author, and inspirational thought leader, Skye helps people overcome adversity, develop unwavering resilience, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to create. Her message is built on lived experience, not theory. After surviving a catastrophic wrong way collision that doctors believed would take her life, and later being told she would never walk again, Skye endured 12 surgeries and six years of recovery. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, she transformed it into the foundation of a powerful framework for perseverance, purpose, and personal growth. Today, through her Twelve Step Pyramid of Perseverance, 90/10 Rule, and signature message, Embrace Your Uniqueness: Just S.T.A.R.T., Skye equips audiences with practical tools to overco…

Roxanna Johnson on Healing Betrayal Trauma After Infidelity | 1,579 Roxanna Johnson is giving a voice to the people whose pain is too often overlooked. An author, speaker, and recovery advocate, Roxanna helps spouses and partners heal from the devastating impact of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Drawing from her own lived experience, a background in research, and years of serving in recovery communities, she offers a message rooted in faith, compassion, and hope. Through her book, Forgotten In The Battle with Sexual Addiction: The Journey of a Spouse, Roxanna shines a light on the often unseen struggles of those left navigating heartbreak, confusion, and shattered trust. Her work acknowledges the depth of that pain while pointing toward the possibility of healing, renewed identity, and restored faith. As a recovery group facilitator and sought after speaker, Roxanna continues to encourage individuals and families to move beyond survival and embrace lasting transform…

George Stoimenov on Trauma Recovery and Identity Transformation | 1,578 George Stoimenov believes the hardest journey a person will ever take is not across countries. It is the one within themselves. Born in Bulgaria during the collapse of Communism, George grew up in a world shaped by uncertainty, trauma, and profound social change. For years, he searched for identity and belonging in all the wrong places, until one life changing decision led him to leave everything behind and begin again in the United Kingdom. That outward move became the catalyst for a far deeper transformation. Through years of confronting his own pain, rebuilding his identity, and rediscovering purpose, George came to understand that true freedom is not found by escaping the past, but by facing it. Today, as an author and frontline criminal justice professional, George works with men on probation, many carrying histories of violence, addiction, trauma, and loss. Having also supported homeless youth …