Tim Beisiegel is a happily married father of 3 and mild-mannered sign and logo designer by day, but at night he dons his headphones to become The Podcast Guy, the man with the power to host three podcasts simultaneously.  In this episode he shares the struggles that his family handles with his daughter's lifetime illness, along with our shared appreciation for pop culture.  

Care warning: Lifetime childhood illness is discussed in this episode.  

Pop Culture Addicts: https://twitter.com/pcapodshow

Funny Science Fiction Podcast: https://twitter.com/FunnySciFi

Focused on Forward: https://twitter.com/podcastfof 

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@chrisdtgordon 

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Post-production and theme music: @nateberan

When faced with two options, Ashley Keen could either give up and let the terrible car accident define her, or she could fight with everything she had and choose the way she wanted the car accident to define her life. She choose option number two and is living proof that miracles do happen against all odds. She turned "impossible" into "I'm Possible."  

Care warning: Physical and mental trauma are discussed in this episode.  

Her website: the Hope Trotter (Ashley Keen http://wix.to/_0CnB9M?ref=cl)  

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chrisdtgordon.com 

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Duncan Kirkwood is a best-selling author and Global Resilience Advocate who has presented to over 140,000 people across 5 countries. He formally served in the Army as a Master Resilience Trainer, and he has dedicated his life to helping people find peace love and joy, mastering the art of pushing people to have a massive paradigm shift in regards to how they see the world and themselves.  

His website: www.duncankirkwood.com  

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@chrisdtgordon 

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Chris Bortz has spent a lifetime overcoming challenges and works with young people to help them with their own struggles.  

He shares a few key points about developing a positive mindset in this episode.  

His contact information: Coach Bortz Inspires--Tiktok and Facebook   

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Have you ever wondered how some people can see the bright side is just about any situation?  

Well, I happen to be one of those individuals, and I can show you how I do it by offering a very personal example…OK, not TOO personal.  

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@chrisdtgordon 

https://chrisdtgordon.com

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Anthony Bullock is a youth resilience expert and speaker who survived a near-fatal car accident in 2020. Despite a grim prognosis for his recovery, Anthony's mind and his ability to overcome limiting beliefs set him on a fast track for his recovery. He now devotes his time to inspiring youth to believe that they can overcome any obstacle if they change their mindset and believe in themselves.  

Care warning: Life-threatening injuries are discussed in this episode.  

His website: https://www.abmotivates.org 

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chrisdtgordon.com 

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Lisa McGrath is an international award-winning bestselling author, National Board Certified teacher, and achievement coach who offers inspirational, practical, and spiritual guidance. She helps busy individuals find clarity, purpose, and direction with the intentional acts that empower them to achieve their personal and professional goals. In this episode she discusses her personal journey through her own physical and emotional healing.   

Care warning: Graphic surgical details and emotional trauma are discussed in this episode.  

Lisa's contact information: 

www.lisamcgrath.me 

www.Instagram.com/coachlisamcgrath (@coachlisamcgrath)  

My contact information: 

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When do you switch from just liking something to really appreciating it?  I talk about how to do that with anything you say you like, and hopefully it will change how you view the world, if only a teensy bit. 

Please like this video, subscribe to my YouTube channel and Scar Bearers podcast, and share this with others.  

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How do you lead a successful life when the odds are stacked against you so early? Ron Horton explains how reflection, a positive physical outlet, mindfulness, and music have helped him overcome a horrific family tragedy and become a successful businessman and leader.  

Care warning: Domestic violence, suicide, and mental issues are discussed in this episode.  

Ron's contact information: 

Vitruvian Property Investments: https://vitruvianpi.com/[email protected]  

National Alliance on Mental Illness: nami.org  

My contact information: 

https://chrisdtgordon.com

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Christina "C-Bunny" Sarni has lived her whole life with a disability. Throughout her struggles she was able to tell her story to the world through being a professional hip-hop dancer, wrestler, and featured in an award-winning documentary "Being C-Bunny".  

Instagram: cbunny2 

www.beingcbunny.com  

My contact information: 

chrisdtgordon.com 

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Post-production and theme music: @nateberan