Second Wind the Podcast

Heather Burgholt always had a strong foundation of faith. Instilled at a very young age, Heather grew up trusting God. 

Everything was going well for Heather, a successful ballet dance career, job opportunities opening up, marrying the love of her life and eventually becoming a mother to Emma. She was happily fulfilling her duty as a mom when they discovered their daughter was suffering from Lyme’s disease.

In this episode, Heather shares how her faith remained a constant in her life despite trials. Job loss and her daughter’s sickness has been a long painful journey, but if anything else, it has made their family closer to each other.

Lyme’s disease has also created an opportunity for her to re-discover her creativity through art. Her paintings on woodwork opened doors of opportunities for her and her family, and brought joy to the people who brought home her art. 

The biggest lesson is in those hard times. There's still more until we take our last breath, there is still more for us to do, and there's still more if we can just be patient. - Heather

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Evie was just a regular person, living a regular life. Until one day, while driving, she saw a dog that resembled her dog. Everyday, she would pass by that dog and realize that it was tethered. 

The image of the dog stuck with her. She knew then that she had to do something about it. 

This is a story of how one woman learned to stand in a crowd to fight for what is right. How her passion for dogs rights pushed her to become an advocate. This is an inspiring story of perseverance, passion, and love for animals.

This is a story of how one person made a difference.

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Julia Spinolo had the perfect life. She was accomplished in her career, had a happy marriage, a nice home, and traveled whenever possible. Until... She was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Everything she knew about was suddenly in question. All her accolades and titles suddenly didn’t matter. Feelings of inadequacy began to surface. Mortality became so real, and it awakened her desire to find her purpose in life.

This is a journey of a woman in search of peace, self discovery, and healing. And as she healed physically, she also found her way through healing spiritually. Now, combining conventional and holistic approaches, she helps people find their own healing.

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This is weird, because I’m on the other side of the microphone today! In this episode, Connie interviews me for the Warrior Arise Podcast.

In this episode Connie and I talk about my own second wind, what I learned from the podcast so far, and where I am going from here.

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HEADLINE: Three killed in shootings at Kansas City area Jewish centers. Overland Park, Kansas April 13 2014. Three people were killed by a shooter outside the Jewish community center of Greater Kansas City and the village Salaam Jewish retirement community on Sunday afternoon.

This is a story of a mother and a daughter who went through an unimaginable pain and mourning as she lost her son and father to a tragic shooting. At the same time, this is also a story of healing, courage, and kindness.

Mindy Corporon lost two of the most important people in her life. In the long process of grieving and moving on, she almost lost her other son too. 

As you listen to her story, you will witness how she braved through her ordeal and turned this tragic moment into giving back to the community. She has written a book - Healing a Shattered Soul, and has committed her days to speaking at conferences and leading workshops, to inspire and to give hope even at the hardest of times.

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I got in the car, and I screamed at the top of my lungs and I didn't know what was happening to me. 

Tara and Trina were just like any other mom. Tara worked and Trina stayed home with the kids. It was a cycle, and it was exhausting…

Until one day, Tara knew enough is enough. Together with her partner Trina, she co-founded Power Mom. A program that helps exhausted moms find their balance through building the best version of themselves.

Tara and Trina teach moms a new meaning to love. It’s a journey of finding self love, and sharing that love to the people around.

Join me as I share to you how Tara and Trina turned their mundane lives into building the best version of themselves.

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Dawn Kelley is always the picture of a healthy and fit woman. She loves running and always keeps a healthy lifestyle. However, in the morning of October 2019, she felt that something was wrong, her legs didn’t have the power to run…

In this episode, Wendy and Dawn talk about how a perfectly healthy looking woman suffered a silent cardiac disease. They talk about how Dawn’s passion for running and keeping healthy also helped in battling this illness.

In this interview, Dawn aims to bring awareness to make health a priority. To listen to our body and not delay if something doesn’t feel right. Take control of your body, take control of your life.

“Be the winner that you know that you are, win at the things that matter in life, great health, great relationships, win at the game of life, and get the best that you can and live the best life possible.” - Dawn Kelley

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Janice McDermott has written a couple of memoirs. One of her books, called Resilience, talks about how she left the convent to step into another direction, far from what she learned as a nun. 

In this episode, Wendy and Janice talk about her life as soon as she stepped out of the convent. Teaching in school, becoming a leader despite being a woman in her time, and eventually becoming a life coach. 

In this interview, Janice will tell her story on how one nun transitioned into a different direction. An unexpected turn of events, but events that have honed her into a successful woman, author and life coach today.

 “Whatever arises, love that. We all need more love, not less, whatever arises.”

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Self care is important but it takes time. It's not a race, it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. You have to train your mind and body to be sustainable.  In this crazy world, it is paramount to have a purpose and direction. How to do that? By living an intentional life and taking care of ourselves. 

The death of her brother and best friend Roy pulled Annie Singh Quern into writing her first book, Journey into Simple Living: Self-Care Practices for Busy Women. She dedicates the book to all women who are courageous enough to embark on their  own journey. A lot of women balance careers and home life, wearing different hats, which makes self care extremely important.

"Success is not acquiring the things you think you need to live. Success is learning that you don't need the things right to live." 

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“I remember drinking was great. Because if you drink, you don't have to have any feelings, which you're going through this life of trying to be the perfect person, but you really don't know who you are. So drink. And then you don't have to. So it was such an escape.“

 Heidi Roemer’s story is not an easy one to tell, but I really feel like it's gonna reach out and help a lot of people.

At an early age of 12, she was already looking for ways to deal with  life circumstances. Being exposed to the environment she was in, she left no stone unturned. The death of a family member and a close friend made her think of one solution, suicide. Until that one call for help paves way for better things for her.

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