Choose Your Attitude

In this episode we're interviewing Stephanie Feger, an author who blends her passion for helping others, with her communication and marketing skills. Stephanie uses her amazing skillsets as a way to provide unique coaching and consulting for both authors and entrepreneurs.

Stephanie's coachings are customized to meet the needs of the specific group she's working with, leaving attendees with meaningful and tangible ways to live a life guided by perspective.

Feger dives into how things truly do happen at the right place, right time, and most importantly, for the right purpose. 

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StephanieFeger.com

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We all have secrets. Truths that are too painful to face.

Marcie J. Keithley, Author of "The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain into Fortitude and Purpose," knows this all too well as she, herself, attempted to put all of her past worries into a proverbial (and literal!) shoebox. Just waiting for the time when she would have the strength to examine and process them.

The reality, though, is that the only way to move forward in life is to face your past head on.

Her book chronicles her journey of opening her "shoebox" and learning how to navigate loss, grief, divorce, death, adoption, and all of life's adversities, and transform them into fortitude and purpose.

An accomplished professional, speaker, writer, and emotional resilience coach, Marcie is amazing guest to have on any podcast. Full of hope, even in the face of challenge.

She has made it her life's mission to be open and honest with her personal story, in hoping to give others the permission release their own pain that they carry, and move forward with purpose.

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Marcie Keithly
https://marciejkeithley.com/ 
@TheShoeBoxEffect

Poem Referenced in Podcast:
Choices
By Marcie J. Keithley

If you were given a second chance
To step back into time
And change a wrong and make it right
I wonder what you’d find.

For God has chosen a special path
For all of us you see.
Would you correct the mistakes you made?
Or would you let them lbe?

As I look back on my own life
The choices that I made
Were ones that help me grow up strong
None were made in vain.

Regardless whether wrong or right
Each one helped me to see
That only when we fail to choose
Our lives can never be.

You have a choice to start each day
With happiness and joy.
Or you could choose to stay in bed
Depressed, removed and void.

You have a choice to share your life
With friends and family.
Or hide away within yourself
And miss your destiny.

You have a choice to take a chance
Or let it walk on by.
But you will never  taste success
Unless you reach and try.

For failures teach us many things
And are not meant to be.
A way to give up on a dream
And hand away the key.

So when you choose, choose carefully
And look within your heart..
For only when we fail to choose
Our lives can never start.

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Part 2 of 3: In the second episode of our three part series, (the continuation of episode 20) we speak to Kevin Briggs, the police officer from Kevin Berthia's Golden Gate Bridge story. 

Trigger Warning: This episode speaks on suicide. 

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Episode Trigger Warning: Suicide.

If you or someone you know needs direct help, please reach out to: 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255 (TALK)
SuicidePreventionLifeLine.org

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In 2005, Kevin Berthia was challenged to his core mentally, physically and emotionally.

His entire life buckled into one moment, and thought there was no other choice but to head to the Golden Gate Bridge...and jump. He was desperately looking for someone to ask him what he was doing, someone to listen, acknowledge, anything. Kevin made it all the way to the bridge, walked to the middle, climbed over the railing and just as he made the decision to release, he heard a voice that saved his life. It was Kevin Briggs, a police officer.

Briggs listened to Berthia for 90 minutes. Unwinding and unloading his entire life to the first person who gave him a real moment to speak and share, for the first time in a long time.

Those 90 minutes of shared time and perspective saved Kevin Berthia's life, and changed it for the better. Literally. 

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Video Resources:
Kevin Berthia Ted Talk
Kevin Berthia - GoalCast Video

Choose Your Attitude Podcast - YouTube Channel
YouTube Link of this Episode

Kevin Berthia
@_grateful
Kevin Berthia Foundation
https://kevinberthiafoundation.org

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GMadison is a world renowned dancer, choreographer, and instructor.

His work has been seen on some of the largest stages in the world and he just finished up touring with Mariah Carey this last year.

Most recently, GMadison and his wife, singer & songwriter Chenelle, put together a beautiful and inspiring music video for Chenelle's song "Invincible," which focuses on how society has grown accustomed to labeling individuals before anyone even understands someone's true perspective.

We all have different journeys of course, and throughout our lives, certain experiences and events can unfortunately become triggers for us. It could be anything from racial divides, sexual harassment, or a myriad of other experiences and traumas.

GMadison and Chenelle encourage others to stop and listen, understand before judging, and only then can we truly uncover and comprehend someone's perspective.

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GUEST INFO:
INVINCIBLE Music Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Uo2tF9-4o
@GMadison4 | www.GMadisonIV.com
@ChenelleWorld | www.ChenelleWorld.com

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My guest today is Marc Ginsky, The Cystic Foundation's Chief Operating Officer.

On this episode we talk about the amazing research the CF Foundation is currently collecting, the community the Foundation has created, the lives it's currently saving, and the amazing lessons learned from working with such an amazing organization.

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CFF.org
@CF_Foundation

Foundation Links:
About CF – Learn more about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.

Our Mission – The CF Foundation will not stop until CF stands for Cure Found.

Path to a Cure – The most important work in CF is still ahead. Learn more about the research we are funding to reach treatments for all and eventually a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Get Involved – There are so many ways that you can get involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Attend an event, donate your time, or donate to the cause so we reach a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Find Your Chapter – Find your local CF Foundation chapter and learn how you can get involved in your community.

Tomorrow’s Leaders – Join Tomorrow’s Leaders, the CF Foundation's young professionals group that provides opportunities to connect with others, learn and grow personally and professionally, all while making a difference in the lives of those living with CF.

Advocate  – Volunteer advocates drive our legislative and regulatory agenda forward at every level of government. Together, we are improving access to high-quality, specialized care so people with CF can live longer, healthier lives. 

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Branden McWilliams has Cystic Fibrosis. He's also a Ninja Warrior. Literally. 

As in incredible athletes who combine obstacle course training with elements of gymnastics & parkour. You have to have incredible strength, problem solving-skills, endurance, stamina, impulse control, and confidence. 

And interestingly enough, despite his CF, Branden is one of the only athletes to reach the end of the obstacle courses and hit the final red button. 

Being diagnosed with CF at a young age, he was challenged finding a way to stay focused, and decided instead to reject the limitations that come with CF.

In this episode not only do we talk about the many trials and tribulations with having Cystic Fibrosis, but we also speak on the limitations it creates for men when attempting to have kids, speak on the side effects of the new drug Trikafta, and everything in between. 

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You can follow Branden and his Ninja Warrior journey on instagram : @Cystic_Ninja

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Adrenaline junkie Ryan McElmon competes as a downhill skier, but enjoys mountain biking as a hobby.

At only 22 years old, Ryan has had memorable and exciting experiences, learned many lessons, and accomplished triumphs some will never grasp in their lifetime. 

The biggest lesson he's learned and instilled in others is overcoming fear.

Ryan mirrors Choose Your Attitude's mantra/motto by constantly trying to conquer the hunger of being uncomfortable or fearful, and is always chasing the next big trick/task he's set for himself.

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Ryan McElmon : @Ryan_McElmon

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John Sardella is back! 

In this episode, John Sardella, author of "A Journey Without a Map" sat down with us again and is our guest for episode 13. 

In episode 13, we touched on the topic of legacy, and opened up the conversation to a vulnerable place as John shared what he wanted on his gravestone. 

Thinking about death seems to always have a dark tone, but the idea of the legacy we leave behind can be a really beautiful thing. It's a powerful and helpful stepping stone on our journey that allows you to find a deeper meaning for your time on earth, cherish the memories you've created, and reevaluate your choices. John agreed wholeheartedly. 

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John Sardella : JohnSardella.com

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In this episode I sit down with Dr. JD Hassenbank, Muscle Magician, who's main mantra is move better, hurt less.

In our current situation in 2020, there has been a lot of mental taxation to overcome.

While we all constantly monitor and navigate our stress levels, Dr. Hassenbank provides us with some mental exercises to help us process all that's going on using the HALT process.

Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, Tiredness, or H.A.L.T.

As we try and conquer the current times, we hope his words alleviate tension and stress. 

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JD Hasenbank : @Drhasenbank

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