IronWill

Jessy Munch is a traumatic brain injury survivor.
Shane Warner and Jon Chase sat down with Jessy, she told them about the times she learned a lot about herself and a lot about IronWill.

What do I mean? Well, there was the time that she learned the lesson of responsibility. She dropped out of high school and moved in with her boyfriend, then she realized that her life was not going how she wanted it to. She packed her stuff and moved back with her parents. She got her GED and went to college.

Or the time that she learned empathy. That lesson, is when she suffered a traumatic brain injury and Diffuse Axonal, while riding her dirt bike at a local track. She went over a jump and collided in the air with another rider. Jessy’s son was born with Chiari malformation, a few years before her accident. He always needs a routine and she never really understood why. But after her brain injury she can relate to her son a lot better.

So pull up a chair and listen to this IronWill story.

You can follow her on instagram @jessymunch82617 and check out her blog at www.jessymunch826.com

John Chase and I sit down with Denzil Dickson and have a great conversation about life and, what battling bladder cancer has been like for him. We ask him about his family and the effects it has had on them. He talks about what he is doing to combat the effects of chemotherapy and the power of a positive attitude. Denzil is a super motivated person, it was an honor to have the chance to talk to him.
Stay connected with Denzil by following him on instagram @sonofforde

Jon Chase and I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Mason We talked to him about his time in the Air Force, and serving as a police officer in the LAPD. He told us about his career ending injury, what the recovery was like, and how he transitioned into becoming a personal trainer and competing as a body builder. But most importantly we talked about his service to our country, the city of Los Angels and the impact he has on the lives of so many people. He told us the things he is most grateful for and what keeps him motivated. I hope everyone gets the chance to learn from Chris, he is really a great guy.
You can follow Chris on instagram @chrismasonfitness and on Facebook Chris Mason-Fitness

Scott Malone is a 7 year Army veteran that has received 2 Purple Hearts after 2 deployments to Iraq. Jon Chase and I where able to talk with Scott about his injuries, and find out what he went through in his recovery. We asked what he is doing now, and what his plans are for the future. Scott was recommended by Kassie Wishard who was on the podcast episode #9. Thank you to Kassie for recommending him, and if anyone out there knows of someone that exemplifies what it means to have an IronWill please let us know. You can have them email me at [email protected]

Jon Chase and I had a very special guest on this episode of the IronWill podcast, my Mom, Lori Warner. We talked about when I suffered my traumatic brain injury, It was a therapeutic conversation for me and her. I was able to understand better what that experience was like for her, and I learned some new things about my time in the hospital. If you have the chance to sit down and talk with a loved one, do it, don’t wait. Let them know how you feel about them. I love you Mom.

Jon Chase and I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Matthew Möyer, where he told us about his 6 years, and 3 deployments while serving in the Marine Corps. On his 3rd deployment Matthew fell out of the back of a 7 ton and landed on his back. We talked about the complications that fall left him with, and what he did to overcome those problems. It’s an awesome story of determination and IronWill, that I think everyone out there can learn from.

On this episode of the IronWill podcast Jon Chase and I sit down with Kevin Hooker and talk to him about what it’s like growing up with Exstrophy of the bladder, caused by agent orange. Kevin’s Dad served our country in Vietnam where he was consistently exposed to agent orange. Kevin was born on June 25th 1970, and since the day he was born he has been battling this disease. 70 surgeries later, he is still getting after it and helping others to overcome their struggles. It was an honor to talk to Kevin and find out what gives him strength. He is a example of IronWill that everyone can learn from.

Thank you to everyone for listening to the IronWill podcast. We will be back next week, with another IronWill story.

Kassie Wishard is a respiratory therapist. On this episode of the IronWill podcast we find out what Kassie went through to get there. She has an awesome story, filled with trials that she has overcome...not to mention she is one of the nicest people we’ve talked with. So if you want a feel good story, this is the podcast for you.

On this episode of the IronWill podcast, we talk with Doug Myers a 20 year Army vet. We discuss, his deployment to Iraq where he suffered multiple concussions, we talk about his divorce, and becoming a drill sergeant. We also talk with him about getting married this time to the right person, and his deployment to Afghanistan, where he served as a platoon sergeant. So come on and listen as he discusses his highs and lows of serving the United States Army.