Strength Through The Struggle

Karen Osburn always knew her calling in life was to help people. She fulfilled that calling as a chiropractor and a mother, but something was still missing. After her husband, a fellow chiropractor, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, their family dynamic changed significantly. Now Karen is a supporter of women. She aims to help women see what they don't see.

In this episode Karen gets real about family, fertility, and self. She asks Mark, and in turn you, what do you really want? She talks about the benefit of having a coach. Above all, she reminds us to be real. 

Luis Congdon grew up in Medellin, Columbia in the worst of time. When the drug cartels were having wars in the 80s. His drug addicted was murdered when Luis was just 5. He wandered the streets homeless for 3 years, until he was adopted into an American family. 10 years later he was back in Columbia reuniting with his biological father.

Luis got a degree at Seattle University, though that didn’t solve everything. Eventually he found his way and now helps others find freedom in their lives.

Shane Ramer spent most of his life as an addict. Born to young parents, Shane spent as much time away from home as he could. He turned to drugs and alcohol early in life, and was an addict for years. Shane finally got sober after nearly losing his wife and his job. He now podcasts and teaches others about how to get sober, overcoming addiction, and fighting through life's challenges.

 

Sean McCool flunked out of college and joined the military. After three years as part of the Old Guard, Sean knew his time in the military was done. He found his way to sales, and discovered he was quite good at it, but learned it wasn't where he could thrive. Sean discovered copywriting which quickly brought him success. However, there was still a piece missing. He learned there is a difference between success and significance.

Sean learned in the 4th grade that he was a teacher. He learned best by teaching others - anyone who would listen. Building on this knowledge, Sean has discovered his purpose is to empower others. He is now a successful coach who teaches about rising to the challenge and the influence of power.

Tanner Gers was in a traumatic automobile accident at age 21, during which he was impaled in the face by a tree. His injury was so severe he lost much of the natural structure in his skull and lost his sight. His recovery was full of seemingly insignificant life-changing moments, like the first person to speak to him in public - a cashier who asked him "paper or plastic."

In the dozen years since his accident, Tanner's physical appearance isn't the only thing that has changed. He is an entirely different person in action and purpose as well. Tanner is now a public speaker and podcaster. His one take away is this Jim Rohn quote: 

Make plans like an adult, believe in them like a child.

Rodney King grew up in an environment full of fear. His mother was an abusive alcoholic, and his neighborhood wasn't any safer than his home. At 17 he was kicked out of his home and found himself sleeping on a park bench in the same park he had played in as a child.

Rodney found martial arts as a solution for two reasons: he wanted to learn how to defend himself, but he also related to the protagonist of kung fu movies - hopeful that he could become something from nothing. In the midst of his trials, Rodney pulled from his martial arts training for hope. 

Rodney has changed his relationship with his own story. From the ashes of his childhood have risen a resilience, strength, fortitude, and an attitude of "never give up" that wouldn't have existed within him otherwise. Rodney King is now a coach and entrepreneur who runs multiple successful martial arts businesses. He trains people in martial arts as well as coaches them on principles found within martial arts that apply to situations across life experiences. 

Shannon Elhart battled self worth from a young age. She struggled with alcohol for many years despite attempts to quit. At age 18, Shannon was raped at a fraternity party. She found all the things that a "good midwestern girl" should, yet still loathed the girl she had become. She lost her second child to Potters Syndrome one day after his birth. She's even gone through divorce. Despite every challenge in her life, Shannon has found healing. Her purpose is to help others heal the pain in their past. She has found strength through healing and has set her life's mission to helping others find that same strength. 

 

Jim Harshaw found success as an All American wrestler. He was a top wrestler through high school and college. In his 30s, Jim found himself in the worst shape of his life with a struggling marriage and crippling debt. After analyzing the differences in his current and past life, he realized he was missing a clear path, clear core values, and goals that matched those values. Additionally, Jim realized he was missing an environment of excellence and a plan for follow through. Jim now focuses on coaching others to success through the same techniques he used to improve his own life. 

 

Why would you accept a prediction that doesn't serve you?

Peter Scott met fear at an early age. At the age of 10 he sat in a courtroom across from his mother, testifying that her alcoholism made him feel unsafe. At the age of 25, Peter lost his father to alcoholism. Those moments in tandem caused Peter to make the decision to never let himself, a loved one, or anyone he came in contact with be controlled by fear.

Peter now helps individuals overcome fear through the Fearless Life Experience. He believes fearless doesn't mean having no fear. It means having the courage to do the thing that scares you. 

Jenelle Shamrell is mom to 6. At the age of 2, her youngest son Caleb went in for a medically necessary tonsillectomy. After complications following surgery, Caleb was prounounced brain dead. Shortly after, Caleb passed away. In the years that have followed, she has guided not only herself but her other five children through the process of grieving. Her family has developed a phrase:  This level of sucktitude requires an equal level of bad-assery.  Jenelle and her husband made the decision to honor Caleb by donating his organs. Jenelle has become passionate about organ donation since that time. She and her family have created the Alive in Me Foundation in honor of Caleb.