Make The Difference Podcast

Clint Gower is a Firefighter Paramedic and has led a very interesting life in a short amount of time. Clint comes from humble beginnings and proved that hard work pays off from Professional BMX racer, MMA Fighter, to sponsored CrossFit athlete. His latest endeavor is CrossFit gym owner and fatherhood.

Chris Stewart is a Deputy Chief and has led numerous sections within the fire service, implementing innovative techniques in training and violent incident/mass casualty operations in conjunction with local police, Homeland Security, and the FBI. Kirk Hover is a Retired Fire Captain and Recruit Training Officer with over 32 years of fire service.

Erik Hill is a friend and former professional firefighter. Erik became addicted to opioids after cracking 5 vertebrae in his back while on the job. Erik's story is one of sadness, happiness, triumph, determination, self-discovery and so much more. Erik has been clean for over three years and wants his story to be heard, so others may understand the trials and tribulations of addiction, as well as for people to know that there is life after addiction. Words can't describe how brave Erik is. Heidi Ligouri has over 16 years of clinical experience, Heidi Francine Ligouri is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified EMDR Therapist who specializes in helping people feel fully alive & connected in their lives. She holds a Masters of Counseling degree from Arizona State University & is a Certified Eye Movement and Desensitization Therapist. Heidi helps others reconnect to their feelings & needs & discover the freedom that lies beyond fear. As a lifelong learner, Heidi dedicates much of her time studying contemplative practice, trauma resolution, and interpersonal neurobiology to further her understanding of our human condition. Heidi is also an accomplished athlete & cyclist, as well as a two- time Ironwoman.

You can find Erik on Instagram at @easye602 and you can find Heidi on Facebook at @growthspringcounselingandcoaching

Mark Tucker had a successful football career starting at Banning High School in Wilmington, California, where he was awarded multiple all-state honors and South Bay Lineman of the year as a senior. Tucker went on to play at USC where he was a four-year starter at offensive guard, playing in 48 games, 3 Rose Bowls, and graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor's degree in political science. He was All Pac-10 as a sophomore and senior, second team as a junior, and first-team All-American as a senior. He was a finalist for the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy, given to the top lineman in college football. As a pro, Tucker was drafted in the 7th round by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft, he went on to play for the Indianapolis Colts, Phoenix Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the New Orleans Saints in 1996. Tucker went on to play 10 years in the Arena Football league for the Arizona Rattlers, eventually winning a world championship against Kurt Warner and the Iowa Barnstormers. Roy Lewis is the owner of my 69 Chevelle that he renamed the Black Panther, against my sound advice. Like Tucker, Roy started his football career in south-central Los Angeles at Narbone High School, where he played linebacker and cornerback. Lewis went on to play for San Jose State his freshman year and then the University of Washington, where he served as team captain his senior year and earned a degree in American Ethnic Studies. At Washington he was named Pac-10 defensive player of the week and the team's defensive MVP after the win over Boise State in 2007. After his senior year, Lewis was then signed by the Pittsburg Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent after impressing Steelers coach Mike Tomlin with his physical play. While playing for the Steelers, Lewis won a Super Bowl in 2008. He then went on to play for the Seattle Seahawks, where he was presented with the Steve Largent Award and the team's Man of the Year Award. You can find Mart Tucker on Instagram at @swol1_tuck and you can find Roy Lewis on Instagram at @roylew34