Return To Authenticity

Episode 110! 

Today’s guest is Anthony Trucks.  At the age of three years old, Anthony was abandoned by his biological mother and placed into the foster care system, a system where 50% of kids will end up homeless upon aging out of the system, and 75% of prison inmates in the U.S. are former foster kids.  His future did not look bright.

For much of his childhood, Anthony felt adrift, unworthy and listless, living in survival mode, just trying to make it to the next day, week and year in one piece.  He faced tremendous abuse at the hands of his foster parents. 

At the age of 14, Anthony was adopted, and he began to apply himself. He saw a pattern of being good at setting a goal, overcoming a wall, and finally achieving the goal.  He began to derive great satisfaction from his ability to grind it out until he achieved his set goals.

In high school, he set the goal of making his varsity football team with very few skills and by his senior year not only had he achieved the goal of making the team, he was offered a full ride scholarship to the University of Oregon.  Anthony then went on to achieve the ultimate goal of reaching the NFL, making the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster.  At 25, he had a beautiful wife, a son and a bright future ahead. Or so he thought. 

Due to a fluke shoulder injury, Anthony's NFL career ended abruptly.  Within two-months, he was a personal trainer at his local gym and was unable to support his family. He pivoted to being a business owner, owning his own gym, and while some financial success came, his family life, marriage, and health were crushed under the weight of keeping a new business afloat.  His business eventually went bust and, feeling himself an utter failure, he considered ending it all.

Fortunately, Anthony didn’t take his own life, and one conversation changed everything. A friend told Anthony he considered him an inspiration and a hero because of all he had overcome.  For the first time, Anthony considered if he could be an inspiration to others.  He focused on making the change necessary to serve and lift up others and help them through their own frustrations, fears and struggles. 

You're going to love Anthony's inspiring story and his big heart for helping others  work hard in the dark, so they can win in the light.

Enjoy! 

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Website: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/
@anthonytrucks 

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Episode 109!

Catherine Nikkel joins the show from Toronto, Canada where she is a writer and a bestselling author specializing in ghostwriting books and blogs for CEOs, entrepreneurs and influencers where she has authored 15 books. 

Catherine is the author of The Lightbulb Moments Journal, an Amazon bestseller and has been featured in leading publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, NY Weekly, HuffPost and more. She is the six-time RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards nominee, which spotlights Canada's most accomplished and impactful women. 

Drawing on her 15 years as a social worker prior to becoming an author, Catherine believes everyone has a story to tell. 

Tune in to hear Catherine share how the power of writing has helped her empower others to make an impact within themselves, their relationships and their communities. 

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Website: https://catherinenikkel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.nikkel
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Episode 108!

On this episode, Bodhi Aldridge joins me in the studio all the way from Byron Bay, Australia where he lives by the beach with his wife of 40 years and their 4 children and 10 grandchildren.  He spends time in the ocean daily enjoying surfing and walking on the beach with his wife and also travels the world where he coaches executives from companies like Google, Tesla, Netflix, YouTube and Amazon to find their true purpose and make profound impact.

It didn't start this way for Bodhi, as he started his professional life as a lawyer and built a thriving legal practice with multiple offices and a big house to support and provide for his growing family. It took his wife to recognize that he wasn't himself, wasn't thriving and wasn't passionate about being a lawyer.  He was grinding it out to his own, and his family's, detriment.  She encouraged him to make a change. 

Tune in to hear how Bodhi got in contact with the hero in his own Hero's Journey and how he now helps others do the same.

Enjoy!   

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Website: https://bodhialdridge.com/

Podcast: True Freedom
https://open.spotify.com/show/6r8U3RLOlE0hEtJ65gZuDu?si=ae1d2d2fd9414684

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Episode 107! 

This conversation with Sam is all about mental health from the perspective of someone leading what is now one of the world's most respected Ketamine clinics. Ketamine has it's proponents and it's naysayers in the mental health treatment space and Sam covers the risks and benefits to this therapy that has been a key aspect of therapy for many of his clinicians' patients' suffering from PTS, depression and other mental health crisis. 

At the early age of 13, Sam Mandel began volunteering for TeenLine, a non-profit teen-to-teen suicide prevention hotline where he took calls from teens in crisis.  And in 2014, Sam co-founded with his father, Dr. Steven Mandel, Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles.
 
Join us in this fascinating conversation about Ketamine and other therapies that have had much success for those struggling with mental health challenges, in addition to how living a natural, holistic life can greatly impact overall mental well-being.

Enjoy!

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LinkedIn: Sam Mandel
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Episode 106! 

This was a conversation I was so excited to have with my pastor, Father Edwin Leonard, who is the pastor of St Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell, Texas. We talk about his childhood, his early faith life, and his conversion to living his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ and shepherd of one of the largest Catholic churches in the region as a Catholic priest. 

Followers of the show know I talk a bit about my faith and am excited to have Fr. Edwin on to discuss his story and some aspects of our Catholic faith that are often misunderstood, especially by our Protestant brothers and sisters.  It's a great conversation, and I hope it provides some answers to those wondering about the Catholic church.

Enjoy! 

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St. Ann Catholic Parish website:  https://www.stannparish.org/
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Episode 105! 

What a great conversation with Darryl Lyons! Darryl tells his story of coming from humble beginnings in a trailer park before rising to the heights of success in the financial world.  Along the way, Darryl faced hardship, struggle and loss.  He found his own will and mental toughness would only get him so far. 

At one low point, Darryl heard God say to him "Are you done yet?  You're living a life I didn't plan for you."  Wow - to hear such words!  How would you receive a message like that?  Darryl turned to a friend who introduced him the Fruit of the Spirit and dialing into God's plan for him. 

Darryl is now on Dave Ramsey's Advisory Council, he's had a park named after him in San Antonio, and he's published four books, the most recent of which is titled, "Biblical Responsible Investing".  An incredible and inspiring story from a humble leader. 

Tune in and enjoy! 

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Connect with Darryl Lyons here:
Website: https://paxfinancialgroup.com/

LinkedIn: Darryl Lyons
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrylwlyons/

Book: "Biblical Responsible Investing" on Amazon
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Episode 104! 

After the tipping point moment of not achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Major Annette Whittenberger (ret.) left the military after 17 years of service.  She had experienced and seen others struggle with depression while in the service and struggled to find her own way post-military career.  Annette started writing a blog called "A Wild Ride Called Life" and now sees her role as mentoring others and helping them elevate their voices. 

Tune in for this inspiring and uplifting conversation. 

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Instagram: @a_wild_ride_called_life
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LinkedIn: MAJ (R) Annette Whittenberger
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Podcast: "The Truths We Hide"
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Editor in Chief: Veteran Lifestyle Magazine

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Episode 103!

Gerard White knows something about overcoming the odds and rising above adversity. 

After his parents divorced, he became involved with the drug scene - buying, selling and using a variety of illegal substances and enjoying the money, power, and adrenaline it brought.  He knew his life was out of control, and he didn't know where it would end. 

Eventually it came crashing down in a drug sting that resulted in a 35-year prison sentence for 19-year old Gerard.  He entered prison and fought for his survival, visiting solitary confinement on a few occasions for his trouble and earning himself a reputation of someone not to be messed with. 

Faith never entered the equation until he had the opportunity to go to a camp to earn an early work release.  His eyes started to open and he earned that early release where he had 30-days to find a job or face a return to prison.  Incredibly, while facing the final few days of that daunting task, Gerard learned he had Stage 4 leukemia and required immediate treatment.  A good Samaritan extended a hand and the opportunity to work and later Gerard learned of the power of prayer in his own healing. 

Incredibly, a family trip to Disney would set Gerard on a new path to standing up for his faith and his life would never be the same.  Amazing to hear his incredible journey from drug dealer to husband, father and man standing up for God. 

Tune in to hear his powerful story! 

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Episode 102! 

This week's guest is Mark Silverman.  In 1989, with the help of his brother, Mark got his life together as he entered college as a recovering drug addict and alcoholic.  After college he joined the working world as a salesperson and realized as much as he hated the work, he was good at connecting with people and relating to them.  The former homeless addict was soon at the top of the sales charts and living in a multi-million dollar home. 

But what followed was imposter syndrome, anxiety, and burnout as Mark worried over about every minute detail and the cards falling down.  Mark hired a fitness coach to help him train for a marathon and he discovered with the help of a coach, he could accomplish great things.   

Mark went on to have massive success in technology sales for fast growing start-ups and is now a best-selling author, coach, speaker and host of "The Rising Leader Podcast".

Join us to hear how Mark transformed himself and overcame tremendous adversity to find success on his own terms. 

Enjoy!

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Website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/

LinkedIn: Mark J Silverman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/

Podcast:
"The Rising Leader"
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rising-leader/id1662751786
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zd549HCrctjCs36zLgM8F?si=912a53031a9e46b1

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Episode 101! 

You'll love the energy and positivity Todd Saylor exudes from every pore.  He was raised by a powerful role model in his father, a legendary high school football coach and business owner who taught Todd the value of hard work.  Todd was working in the family store as an eight year old and went on to become an entrepreneur who has owned 14 organizations, five brands, and is a multi-book published author with four titles to his name and an 8-figure net worth.   

Most importantly, through his talents, businesses, books and events, Todd is focused on bringing people to relationship with Jesus Christ. 

This is a fun conversation you'll want to drop into.  Enjoy! 

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Website: https://wireddifferently.com/

Instagram: @Toddsaylorwireddifferently
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