Bite of Courage

Can an act of defiance help to cultivate courage? My guest thinks so. An attorney by trade, Vince Auricchio is used to having the odds stacked against him, but this was personal. His daughter was about to undergo brain surgery and the reality of losing her was more than his heart could bare. But in a moment of defiance, Vince, a Christ follower, found the courage to win the fight of his life by relying on his faith and surrendering to the outcome.

In this heart-felt episode, Vince gives us a behind the scenes look at what it's like to balance being an attorney and taking care of his family emotionally, through his personal relationship with Christ. With unwavering integrity, both personally and professionally, his faith has made him a better man, husband, dad and friend, and given him an incredible capacity for listening and accepting others who have different points of view.

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High school senior, Skyla Stillo, talks about finding her courage after an attempted suicide and how it led her to start her blog: Unlabeled.blog about self-love, mental health, and fashion. "It's not who you wear, it's who you are."

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After suffering from traumatic burns over 50% of her body, Lesia decided she didn't want to be known as the "burn girl." Determined to be known as an ordinary girl who endured an extraordinary experience, Lesia learned how to face rejection, conquer her fears and live in the moment by unlocking her courage with vulnerability and turning her pain into purpose. Now, the founder & CEO of Angel Faces, a nonprofit organization for other burn and trauma patients, Lesia is teaching them how to not be defined by their circumstances and to heal from the inside out. "What happens to you is not who you are."

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Dr. Kessler Vear, who is currently the inpatient attending physician at Chicago's Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, specializes in physical medicine, neurological rehabilitation, and spinal cord injuries. Paralyzed in a skiing accident at sixteen, she shares her story of courage, recovery and ultimately, her desire to live her best life, despite her physical limitations!

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Kirsten Alberts is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcast producer, and social media professional who can be seen at comedy clubs across the country. On this episode of Bite of Courage, she shares openly about finding the courage to overcome an eating disorder and her journey to manage it.

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A chance meeting in Chicago, Marzie Ghasempour and I met because we happened to be sitting next to each other at the musical Hamiliton and we couldn't contain our excitement that night. During intermission, we picked up our pre-show conversation. Born in Iran, Marzie feels privileged and proud to be living and working in the United States where using her critical thinking skills is celebrated. Reluctant to speak about her own courage, she opens her heart on BOC and shares things about her day-to-day struggles that we all deal with. Marzie is many things: a woman, daughter, fiction writer and playwright, translator, teacher and now my very dear friend.

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Singer, songwriter, Stephanie Erin Brill, whose music Save the Day is the title track for Bite of Courage, shares her incredible story of strength. As she takes us on her journey and tells us about her love for music, family and friends, she talks candidly about how she overcame a tragic event in her early childhood. From Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Stephanie's been singing and composing music since the age of five and recorded her first album when she was thirteen. Her triumphant story lends itself seamlessly to her soulful, indie tone, and her captivating personality. She is wise beyond her years. You can find out more about her and her touring schedule at www.stephanieerinbrill.com. You can also download some of her music from Bite of Courage at www.humormewithmo.com

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Jim Gaffigan doesn't need a lot of introduction. He's one of America's funniest and most well-recognized comedians. He's also been a friend of mine since high school so I have lots of dirt on this clean comic. From high school to show business, Jim talks honestly about life's ups and downs and the courage it takes to be true to yourself.

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