Rising Above Podcast

Rising Above Podcast

By David HessSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
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Rising Above Podcast episodes

  • Discipline = Freedom: Getting Naked With William Branum
    William Branum retired Navy Seal joins us on the Rising Above Podcast to talk about his career in the Navy. Branum is the Founder of Naked Warrior Recovery a CBD business that is dedicated to providing the highest quality CBD to to its consumers. In this episode you will learn a little about William and his career in the military. You will also learn about the struggles of life after the military and what sparked him into getting into the CBD industry.
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    56 min
  • 517 Living Community:With Sarah Pierce
    Sarah Pierce Founder of the 517 Living Facebook Community group came on the Rising Above Podcast to share information on the 517 Living Community Night event.
    In this episode Sarah and David Chat it up, they discuss everything from the 517 Living Event to daily routines, exercise and reading. Be sure to come to the 517 Living Community Celebration event October 1st at 4 pm.
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Take Out: An Alternative Solution to the Garbage Problem: With Kendra Schneider
    Kendra Schneider is an entrepreneur who has set out on a mission to creating a proactive solution to minimizing waste and plastic pollution for take out food. Her business is called Takeout Takeout. Takeout Takeout is dedicated to providing reusable containers to restaurants and businesses to help cut down on the garbage consumption.
    In this episode Kendra will share with us all the difficulties surrounding starting a business like hers here in Michigan. She also shares with us her passion to have a much cleaner world and what having a business like hers would do for us as a society.
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    1 hr 20 min
  • Positive Somebody Offering Healthy Coping Skills in Children With CEO Jenny Metzmaker
    Jenny Metzmaker, founder and CEO of Positive Somebody is a nonprofit organization that was established to help promote healthy coping skills for children who have experienced trauma. Positive Somebody distributes positive packs to schools and other organizations. The Positive packs are stuffed with all kinds of items and resources to help children in times of distress such as... custom journals, pencils, stress reliever fidgets, breath stones with a card, positive affirmation cards, bracelets and worksheets.
    In this episode you will learn about the passion and desire for the nonprofit, you will learn the back story on how it started and how Positive Somebody will be scaled. If you are interested in donating or learning more on how to get involved check out Positive Somebody's website.
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    1 hr 10 min
  • Aida Platte: How Overcoming Fear, Struggle and Trauma Led to a Bosnian War Survivor’s Success
    Aida is a Bosnian War survivor. In this episode you will find a very raw and authentic story about the fear and struggle that Aida and her family endured and how she and her family managed to escape Bosnia and come to the United States Of America as refugees and later become citizens.
    Aida shares with us how she manage to rise above her struggles with all of the trauma she endured and how she managed to move forward. David & Aida also talk about their concern about future generations and how they manage to deal with stress, trauma and ptsd. For more positivity and inspiration be sure to join the Rising Above Community Facebook Group Rising Above Community Facebook Group
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    1 hr 55 min
  • Online Learning Vs In Person, Teacher Shortage 2022, Teacher Resources- Erin Lynch
    Erin Lynch is a teacher for Michigan Connections Academy an online school for K-12 students. In this episode Erin shares what her personal experience is like as teacher and what sort of difficulties come with the job. As someone who is extremely passionate about what she does she expresses her deep concerns for lack of resources provided for all teachers.
    In this episode we talk about the differences from online learning vs in person learning, the lack of resources for teachers, the teacher shortage 2022 and the curriculum.
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    2 hr 5 min
  • Two Brother’s One Mic - An Interview With Tony Sarigianopoulos
    Tony Sarigianopoulos a friend, coworker, and podcaster joins the Rising Above Podcast once again. Tony is the co host of Two Brother's One Mic a podcast that is dedicated to helping others understand fitness, nutrition, exercise. As well as some feel good stories in hopes of helping the listeners be the best you.
    In this interview Tony and I talk about all things related to our podcast. We talk about social issues from being canceled, school shootings to the difficulty of trying to grow our platforms. We also get into why Two Brother's One Mic was started and where they intend to take it.
    If you're interested in an all around personal development podcast check out Two Brothers One Mic.
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Roger Up With Brent Magnussen
    Brent Magnussen is an author, a veteran and a very inspiring individual . Brent is looking to make a difference in many peoples lives by public speaking and using the tools that him and those like him have learned from the military or through life experience.
    Brent has worked very hard and diligently to put together an event "Roger Up". Roger Up is an event that is meant to help give individuals the tools necessary to strengthen their mindset and take extreme ownership in hopes of having personal development. The Video portion of this podcast can be watched on YouTube
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    55 min
  • In The Face Of Fear With Retired Muay Thai Champion Kevin Ross
    Kevin Ross, retired muay thai fighter who some might know from his episode on the Joe Rogan Experience joins us on the Rising Above Podcast for the second time. In this episode Kevin talks about facing fear and not letting it consume you. Even at the highest level of athleticism they still experiences fear, doubt and many things that can be crippling. Kevin is a huge proponent of not falling victim to your circumstances rather letting your circumstances be the catalyst for your success. 
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    Always Rise Above
    1 hr 14 min
  • Mike Ball - The Future of Comedy
    Comedian Mike Ball out of Michigan who has opened up for "Ralphie May" and rubbed elbows with some of the highest comics in the game such as "Dane Cook" came on to talk about his journey in chasing his dreams in comedy. Mike shares the difficulties starting out and some of the ups and downs through out the years. Mike is the host of his own show " The Future Of Comedy Show". He also share his tour information and where you can find his stand up.
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    1 hr 16 min

About Rising Above Podcast

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The Rising Above Podcast serves as a dedicated platform, amplifying the voices of individuals who often go unheard. Hosted by David Hess, the podcast provides a space for him to openly share his personal journey of triumph over the challenges of the foster care system and the pervasive abuse he faced. David firmly believes that one’s circumstances should not permanently define their identity. Located in Lansing, Michigan, the heart of the Great Lakes State, the Rising Above Podcast welcomes individuals from various walks of life to share their compelling stories. Whether you’re a comedian, politician, or someone navigating through the shadows of life, if you have a story to tell, don’t hesitate to reach out. This inclusive podcast embraces diverse narratives, fostering a community where resilience and empowerment take center stage.