Overcomers Overcoming

Jacques Delorme is a science educator, public speaker, life coach, and author of Driving Out of Darkness: Self-care Strategies for Trauma Recovery. He has dedicated the past 12 years to personal development, including multiple training courses. His deep interest in public speaking programs using the concepts in his book will help anyone recovering from trauma, dealing with someone who is, or those looking to create daily strategies to calm their mind. You can learn more about Jacques at https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerfulimpact/?originalSubdomain=ca.

Denise Dielwart experienced death with the very sudden passing of her husband. Finding a path forward can seem like an impossible challenge in the aftermath of loss. Her journey began in the shadow of profound grief after the loss of her husband in 2009. It was a journey that led her to create the FLOW Grief Release Method (Feel, Let go, Overcome, become Whole) — a pathway she designed to navigate her healing while learning how to share her life experience with others facing similar heartache. Her work is devoted to guiding you through the intricate process of reimagining your life after loss. Together, she works with her clients to focus on more than just coping; we aim to nurture personal growth and develop your ability to support others. Embarking on this journey means exploring beyond the balance of home life and grief. It's about stepping into your power, offering your strength, and sharing your compassion with those who need it most. Denises's mission is working with others to move forward while helping to maintain strong family bonds, manage the emotional highs and lows of loss, and, most importantly, empower you to become a beacon of support and strength for others. Her focus is to rediscover and reclaim your life, crafting a resilient, fulfilling future centered on well-being. This journey is about thriving in a manner that honors your loved ones, taps into your inner strength, and fosters a life overflowing with meaning, joy, and the ability to uplift those around you. You can learn more about Denise and her service at https://www.facebook.com/flowgriefcoachingacademy/ and https://www.flowgriefacademy.com/.

Tracy Slepcevic is an author, Certified Integrative Health Coach, keynote speaker, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and Pur Health, LLC founder, an integrative health and wellness business based out of San Diego that educates individuals on the incredible effects that nutrition and lifestyle choices have on your happiness and ability to lead the life you deserve to live. She is educated in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and has dedicated over 14 years to researching various treatments and therapies for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a child, she was raised eating packaged and processed foods daily. She grew up snacking, eating fast food, and drinking soda without understanding a healthy, whole-food diet. When she was in her twenties, she increased her awareness of her eating habits and the impact that had on her body. She was inspired to study essential nutrition, changed her eating habits, and became a personal trainer. It wasn't until her son was diagnosed with autism over 12 years ago that she became more educated on nutrition and how it affects the body and brain. She was journeying to heal her son using integrative nutrition and a biomedical approach to medicine. Over the years, she has worked with various doctors, scientists, advocates, and researchers. She has made it her mission to educate families on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Today, Tracy runs a successful health coaching business where she assists her clients in implementing lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness. She continues to support parents of children with special needs and guide them on their healing journey. Her book, Warrior Mom, is available wherever books are sold. You can learn more about Tracy and her work at https://warriormom.com/.

Joan Quinlan has overcome multiple life traumas brought about by her early lifestyle. Her family culture was one of working beyond any life adversities rather than finding anyone who could empathize with her. That culture caused her to repress many of her early life anxieties, which led her to excessive alcohol consumption. The term for this was formerly alcoholic. The accepted term now is substance use disorder (SUD). She explains she still has moments that can activate (the term more accepted than "triggered") past recollections of behavior. Because she has primarily overcome these previous traumas, she is helping others overcome their traumatic behaviors. You can learn more about Joan and her work at https://heartcenteredgrowth.com.

Joan Quinlan has overcome multiple life traumas brought about by her early lifestyle. Her family culture was one of working beyond any life adversities rather than finding anyone who could empathize with her. That culture caused her to repress many of her early life anxieties, which led her to excessive alcohol consumption. The term for this was formerly alcoholic. The accepted term now is substance use disorder (SUD). She explains she still has moments that can activate (the term more accepted than "triggered") past recollections of behavior. Because she has primarily overcome these previous traumas, she is helping others overcome their traumatic behaviors. You can learn more about Joan Quinlan at https://heartcenteredgrowth.com/.

Kevin Mensah's mom passed away very unexpectedly when he was a high school senior (2024). It is very irregular for a parent to pass away before their children. All parents hope to see their children become what God created them to be. Kevin is working through his grief because of his mom's legacy of loving the God of the Bible. Kevin draws strength from prayer during his emotional low moments. He and a friend create videos of their spiritual lives to circulate amongst his high school friends. He is known throughout his school and community as a strong character and resolve student. He is an avid track athlete with college aspirations. Kevin and his teammates advance to the Maryland State Championships in the 4x200m relay race.

Felix Poyel is a Consciousness Coach who brings a unique and personalized perspective through his transformative life story of overcoming addiction, dealing with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD, bullying in school, his dad's death when he was young, and other challenges to spiritual awakening while pursuing his dream life. Formerly, he worked five years in Gastronomy as a cook and three years in Fitness. For as many as seven years, he developed his knowledge and wisdom in spiritual and personal development. Felix is passionate about sharing the lessons and insights he has learned through his life growth. His commitment to personal development, spirituality, and the pursuit of truth has transformed his life and inspired others to live beyond their past. His life includes insights into holistic health, consciousness, self-love, and self-confidence.

Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a psychotherapist who knows that even though feelings are invisible, they don't evaporate. Instead, they are stored in our subconscious mind and body when they're disowned. These feelings haunt us and cause mental illness and health issues until we externalize them into words with someone who can hear and validate them. She especially loves playing midwife this way, helping her clients – and now, her podcast listeners – externalize painful feelings. She has experienced success in assisting people to break free of depression and anxiety, as well as migraines, insomnia and GI issues, by reconnecting them to their anger and healing their relationship with anger and themselves. Bronwyn has a master's degree in counseling and another in nutrition. She is a public speaker, author, and licensed psychotherapist. You can access Bronwyn's podcasts at https://angryattherightthings.podbean.com/ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-feelings-ft-bronwyn-schweigerdt/id1668454590?i=1000625538847.

Sarah Westbrook has turned an early life of complex trauma into a profession as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Sarah is passionate about mental wellness. She considers herself an eternal learner and is excited to share her knowledge and experience with her audience. As a trauma survivor, she understands the work that goes into healing. Her greatest desire is for her listeners, readers, and clients to gain the personalized wisdom needed to meet their highest growth potential, laughing along the way and becoming their most authentic selves. Through her life experiences, Sarah works with others to break the manacles of trauma bonds and find freedom. In her book, Trauma Bonded, she explains how sixteen-year-old Sarah hoped her boyfriend would save her from her dysfunctional home. When her parents discovered that they'd sinned with premarital sex, the aftermath left the two teenagers irrevocably bonded in trauma. Sarah Westbrook, MS, LPC, NCC, founded Westbrook Counseling Services and Daisy Girl Communications. As a survivor of chronic trauma and emotional neglect, she understands the work that goes into healing from c-PTSD. As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and an American Counseling Association (ACA) member, you can learn more about Sarah at https://www.daisygirlcommunications.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083025745982, https://twitter.com/DaisyGirlComm?t=DnFOC55coe0EvfRhnJNHhA&s=09, https://www.instagram.com/daisygirlcommunications/, https://www.tiktok.com/@dgcsarahwestbrook?_t=8bp9TM1UwTT&_r=1, https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCLwxhOGfI9QWo40uHBgS8nw.

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John A. Brink was born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland during WWII. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister during harsh warlike conditions, surrounded by death and hardship, especially during the hungry winter of 1944/45. John's mother was left to raise her three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was dead or alive until the liberation of their village by Canadian soldiers on April 12, 1945. This was when John determined he would one day move to Canada - the land of his heroes. He was only five years old when this decision was rendered. Like many others who lived through that time, John has lived his entire life with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from being in a warzone. After serving in the Dutch Air Force for two years, John subsequently emigrated to Canada in July 1965, arriving in Prince George with $25.47 in his pocket. John's other lifelong dream of owning a sawmill came to fruition ten years later in 1975 with the creation of Brink Forest Products, which has since become North America's leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products. At 83 years of age (as of this writing), John continues to succeed as President and CEO of the Brink Group of Companies and 10+ other companies. John authored three books and hosted the ON THE BRINK Podcast series. He is also a fierce advocate for erasing the stigma surrounding ADHD, something John has lived with his entire life. In his spare time, John enjoys riding dressage, body-building, philanthropy, writing, public speaking, and spending time with his family, wife, and animals. In recognition of John's lifelong achievements, the University of Northern British Columbia awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree. Less than a month later, he also received the Order of B.C. in June 2019, the highest achievement a civilian in BC, Canada, can achieve. John committed to a 1-million-dollar donation to the College of New Caledonia to help support the Trades And Technology Centre. John's vision with this donation is to create a Centre of Excellence for Northern British Columbia to enhance Northern workforces, economies, and population growth. He authored "ADHD Unlocked," "Finding Your Passion – Living The Dream, and "Against All Odds," which are available wherever books are sold.