In this episode we talk with Derek Canas Derek has dealt with multiple pacemakers, and is living with AIDS. Listen to his story to see what he does to remain focused on Forward no matter the challenge in front of him. Go to www.derekcanas.com to get a copy of his book or to participate in his #endthestigma campaign --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

Let me introduce you to Merrilyn Macurak. Merrilyn is a Guillain-Barre Syndrome survivor. Merrilyn talks about her journey with GBS and how that led to her work with the GBS-CIDP Foundation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

In this episode, we get to know Isaiah Peterson. Isaiah is proof that you can move past life challenges and be Focused on Forward. We will listen to Isaiah talk about his upbringing , turning to self harm, and his fathers incarceration. Isaiah also discusses his marriage, his wife's pregnancies and the loss of their first child. Its an emotional episode with topics that need to be heard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

Let us introduce you to Amanda Knight. Amanda has been dealing with Lyme Disease from a Tick Bite and the results of that bite for nearly two decades. Listen to Amanda detail her journey through the illness, the treatments and how she chooses to be focused on moving forward each and every day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

This is Travis Olsen. His story is about his teenage daughter, Libby. Libby went for being a completely healthy teenage girl to having a major stroke. Listen to his story, Libbys story, of overcoming and dealing with issues that have landed at the feet of his daughter and his family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

In this episode of Focused on Forward, we talk with Michael Klann. Michael has an interesting story with many layers. He discusses he journey against alcoholism, autoimmune issues, car accidents and even Covid19 ... we hope you enjoy his story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

IIn this episode we have a heart to heart conversation with Joshua about his own personal struggles, but also issues that he and his wife had with the birth of their first child. Amazing story of overcoming and being Focused on Forward! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

Listen to Michelle tell the story of her son David. Yes, it is heartbreaking, but there is also strength in Michelle’s resolve to keep moving forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

Before we start interviewing you and sharing your stories, we want you to know who we are and what we have experienced. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

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