Overcomers Overcoming

Lin Hapner describes a portion of her past in the context of the church people's response to her previous life. She was and still is recovering from some of her past decisions,. Her hope was and is to be wholly accepted to feel worthy. Some in the church did not accept what she acknowledges were poor decisions of her past. Her desire to be accepted nd have others bear her burden for transformation was dashed when people judged her instead. Rather than be the target of criticism, she chose to leave the church for 15 years. We can each learn from her life experience how to walk with others to be an effective catalyst to restore another person.

Diana Indries and Scott Allen discuss how we can know a person before we start dating. Too often, we focus on the physical attributes of a person, and the physical will likely change with time. However, our values tend to remain constant throughout life, and we can adapt to physical changes more quickly than we can cope with disparate values. Scott devised an innovative game to help us learn each other's values. It is very interactive to help the participants become aware of topics they would not encounter until later in the relationship. Diana adapted Scott's creation and is making the game available for purchase beginning September 2022 through https://www.bettertopics.com.

Lois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son's abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable. Learning can be very laborious when teaching and learning are "forced" onto a person without adapting to their learning style. However, learning can be fun when we learn our and others' learning styles. Lois and her husband dedicated themselves to learning their son to help him achieve a doctorate when others thought he was incapable of learning. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portrayals into positive actions. Lois did. You can learn more about Lois and Nicholas (her son) at DisruptED TV Education at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eHLdGBjVg "When Learning is Trauma" podcast https://www.loisletchford.com/when-learning-is-trauma#:~:text=This%20free%2C%2010%2Dweek%20series,August%2028%20to%20November%202 and at https://www.loisletchford.com/.

James Ortiz was born in Nicaragua in poverty without a dad in his life. As he reflects on his life, there are aspects he wishes weren't so. He knew there was something more to life than what he was living. There was a portion of his life when he felt very unworthy. However, he decided to commit his life to Jesus Christ, who has given him a new life purpose and fulfillment he had been seeking. James is now living a transformed life with a new purpose and vibrance he wants to pass on to others. Through Christ, James has learned how to add significance to others' lives. James is now coaching others to live the life God created them to have.

Brad Carlson describes how he is living a transformed life having overcome a divorce, home foreclosure, obesity, and a very unhealthy lifestyle. His book "MindStrong: A Step-by-Step Guide for How to Transform Your Life, Raise Your Success, Go Beyond Mental Toughness, and Power Your Way From Ordinary to Extraordinary." Brad acknowledges he is on a life journey. That journey is a marathon rather than a sprint. He has repurposed his life by taking the good of the past and looking to a brighter future. He is living the life of "Brad 2.0"

Through expressive writing, David Richman can transform a mind that has been traumatized through any means. David joins us for a third episode to pass forward his life experiences to advance people to get beyond trauma. David is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, trainer, and consultant. Numerous studies document the benefit of stress relief and consequent health benefits. David wrote the books "Cycle of Lives" and "Winning in the Middle of the Pack." You can learn more about David and request an invitation to one of his expressive writing seminars at www.david-richman.com.

Janna Macik continues her life learning experience in this second episode by sharing her experience of raising eight children, two of whom have different learning styles. Her daughter, Charalene, was born non-verbal and largely continues that way today. Janna's and her husband learned to communicate with Charalene through sign language. Learning how to adapt to Charalene while learning sign language and a different communication method was a trying experience. With prayer and God's wisdom, Janna and her husband devised a communication method with Charalene. Singing in her church choir has also become a special communication means for Charalene. Through God, everything is possible.

Kevin Palmeri has a backstory that could have kept some people from achieving their best. Rather than focus on what could have been, he has chosen to adopt a life journey that focuses on his unique strengths. His failings have become his railings to a new future. Despite his past and life's setbacks, Kevin has learned to overcome limiting beliefs and look at everything as an opportunity. After hitting his six-figure income goal, Kevin realized there had to be more. He had the car, the money, the typical 'American dream. It took getting it all to realize that what matters most is your thoughts. And that's how Next Level University was born. Kevin is committed to helping you get to the next level of your life, love, health, and wealth. No matter where you are in life, there is always the next level. Through podcast episodes, weekly meetups, and one-on-one and group coaching, we share tips, strategies, and lessons we've learned along the way to help you get to the next level! You can learn more about Kevin and his life at https://www.nextleveluniverse.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160.

Kristy Marie Houle has learned to accept her abusive past without having those hurts define her future. She acknowledges she is on a long-term journey. \Various events or statements can trigger memories of the past. However, she has learned how to process those negative thoughts so they do not dominate her current thinking. She has valuable life experiences to pass on to help others who may be living their past hurts. Kristy acknowledges her relationship with her father and grandmother as two defining influences to help guide her future. God is the largest influence in her life to help her provide order to an otherwise hurtful past.

Lois Letchford is a model for transforming a negative into a positive. She became aware of her abilities which inspired her to learn her son's abilities to achieve what others thought was unachievable—words matter. Some people believe how others characterize us, but some consider such characterizations unwarranted labels. With the right mindset, we can turn negative portrayals into positive actions. Lois did. You can learn more about Lois and Nicholas (her son) at DisruptED TV Education at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8eHLdGBjVg "When Learning is Trauma" podcast https://www.loisletchford.com/when-learning-is-trauma#:~:text=This%20free%2C%2010%2Dweek%20series,August%2028%20to%20November%202 and at https://www.loisletchford.com/.