In this episode of Overcome Outloud I sit down with Samantha Parker. She was thriving in her youth as her passion for dance was on the rise while she was about to enter high school with all the excitement you’d expect, when a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes hit her.

She speaks about how this diagnosis effected virtually every aspect of her life.  Samantha talks openly and courageously about the changes she would have to make to survive with this disease and her journey to become a vibrant young woman despite them.  Hope and optimism are central to her life and she has always been a huge inspiration to me.  You will be uplifted by her spirit and vulnerability.

George T. Mumford a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, is a highly acclaimed and leading expert in sports psychology & performance. Phil Jackson’s ‘Secret Weapon’ to winning eight NBA Championships. George’s passion is teaching mindfulness to high profile sports, business and academic teams alike; from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, to senior global executives and systems. He is the author of The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance.

Dr. Paul Hersh, MFT, Psy.D. shares his powerful insights about the challenges people face and his philosophies on overcoming adversity. Dr. Hersh draws on over 55,000 hours of client interactions to provide hope and solutions for improving your life.

Lacey shares her story of overcoming addiction, substance abuse, and family dynamics.

Charlie Smith shares his story.

Charlie Smith shares his story.

Charlie Smith's shares his story.

Mike Diamond, TV personality, author and interventionist talks about his story of overcoming addiction and illness in his life to become who he is now.

Our host Charlie Smith shares his early years of abuse and his escape from that reality through drugs and alcohol.