A former Orthodox Jew, an person in their 30's that's been diagnosed with early on-set Parkinson's disease, an amputee, and a formally homeless person turned CEO all walk into a bar...What do they have in common?

They've all been guests on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast!

Listen as Amanda and Blake reflect back on what they've learned from their first four guests on the podcasts and how to apply those lessons to their lives. 

Ultimately, this episode is a gentle reminder that being of service to others is the key to a fulfilling life and that we aren't defined by our diversities but we are defined by how we react to them!

Enjoy Episode Number 9!

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Jeanne Albaugh...A true adversity warrior and the guest this week on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast.

This incredible woman went from growing up in a house being physically and verbally abused to living a life of luxury to then losing it all and living under a bridge in Davie, Fl for 10 years while being addicted to substances.

Jeanne's remarkable journey eventually led her towards a life of fulfillment and gratitude. As she likes to say, she's gone from Homeless to CEO and the Non-profit she runs has an amazing mission. It's called Showering Love which is a mobile service that provides showers to people who are currently experiencing homelessness.

On a side note, we love to support our guests, so please take a moment to go to this link (CLICK HERE) and vote for her non-profit to receive much needed grant money to help continue on their very important mission of providing showers to the homeless.

Enjoy Episode 8 with Amanda, Blake, and Jeanne Albaugh.

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This week's guest on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast with Amanda Marino and Blake Cohen is the incredibly resilient, Matthew Zetz.

Matthew is 43 years old, has been in recovery from a substance use disorder for 12 years, and has an incredible tale of overcoming adversity after he recently had one of his legs amputated after a horrific accident.

On this episode, Matthew tells us of the gut wrenching story that led to his amputation, how the people in his life kept him alive, and how his faith restored the grace he feels today.

You won't want to miss this one! 

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This week's episode is a tale of survival and a race against time.

Kim Rogers, Assistant Principal and Single Mother, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease just a few short years ago. From pain to painful glares from others, Kim has worked so hard to prove to the world and this disease that it cannot get the best of her!

She is living proof that it is possible to overcome major adversity and works hard, every day, to be an example of that!

Enjoy this week's Overcoming Adversity Podcast with our special guest, Kim Rogers.

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We were honored to be graced with the presence of Public Intellectual, Motivational Speaker, and Rapper, Ben Stone this week on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast!

There are many people we've met on our journeys but there are very few that have an impact every single time you talk to them and Ben is one of those. From his incredibly insightful perspective to his ability to freestyle rap at the drop of a hat, Ben works every single day to not only improve himself but improve the life of others.

On this show, Ben talks to us about what it means to be "in recovery from religion" and what it was like for him to walk away from a religion that he dedicated most of his life to and the challenges that presented.

Take the time to listen carefully because we can guarantee you will learn something from this episode and, if you're like us, you will leave it having fallen in love with the man that is Ben Stone.

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Episode 4 of the Overcoming Adversity Podcast is here for your listening pleasure where your hosts, Amanda Marino & Blake Cohen, discuss their current affairs and what it means to overcome smaller, daily adversities. 

Both coming back from a week in sunny Las Vegas and away from their regular routine, our hosts discuss what it means for them to get off track for a little while and the issues that arise when away from their regular spiritual practices.

Enjoy the show and give us your feedback on our Facebook page, @OvercomingAdversityPodcast.

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Namaste...or something like that :)

Amanda Marino: Concierge Life and Recovery Coach, Curator of Sober Retreats, Founder of Women Empowering Women, Nationally Recognized representative of Recovery Ways Treatment center, and just all around inspirational and motivational guru!

This week is all about #Amanda where we get to learn the details of her past and how her road has led her to all of her incredible accomplishments she now humbly embraces today.

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Happy listening!

Welcome to Episode 2 of the OA Podcast!

It's time to meet your hosts so this episode and the next one will be all about Blake Cohen and Amanda Marino!

This episode is called #Blake and it offers a small glimpse into the life and beliefs of one of the show's hosts, Blake Cohen.

Blake is a best selling author, National Outreach Manager for Recovery Unplugged, a Drug Trends and Recovery Speaker for Living Skills in the Schools, and a public speaker bringing education and information to the corporate environment about the dangers of addiction in the workplace and how to overcome them fostering a healthier work environment. Blake currently lives in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Chrissy and has is very own, personal, stories of overcoming adversity!

Oh, and don't forget to join us next week for #Amanda!

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Welcome to the Overcoming Adversity Podcast Episode 1 with your hosts Amanda Marino and Blake Cohen!

This episode breaks down what you can expect from the show, details future topics, introduces you to your hosts, and reveals our favorite reoccurring segment called "Let It Out"

We hope you stick around for the journey as we break down all the tips, tricks, techniques, and grit the hosts and an enormous number of incredibly inspiring guests have used to overcome their own adversities in the best way possible!

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