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Fred Rutman is a former marketer and college professor who struggled with his health and fitness for years. Fred was making his way to a healthier lifestyle until he had the rug pulled out from underneath him in 2009, leaving him with dozens of concussions, post-concussion syndrome, PTSD, and a dangerous medical condition which almost cost him his life. He is also the author of the soon to be released book titled "The Summer I died 20 Times."

Fred shares his incredible story of multiple medical mishaps as well as the repeated traumas he experienced as his medical team struggled to find the origin of his frequent black outs with recurrent head trauma. He was finally diagnosed with full heart block, which caused his heart to stop beating. Literally, he was clinically dead multiple times.

Fred's remarkable wit and sense of humor is sprinkled throughout his unbelievable story, as well as a few F bombs. But when you hear his story, you'll understand why. Along with Fred's story, he shares many valuable insights to self-healing and how he was able to turn his life around through intermittent fasting. He also shares many pearls of wisdom including how to follow your instincts, how to get the medical attention you need, and the importance of having an advocate to speak for you. He also describes how he was able to bring himself to a much healthier lifestyle as well as improve his cognitive function through intermittent fasting, exercise, and mental stimulation with advanced learning.

Download this episode and be prepared to be amazed at Fred's resilience, as well as the need to be able to find your voice and stand your ground when receiving medical care.

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Erik DaRosa is a motivational speaker, mental health advocate, and co-host of the From Survivor to Thriver Podcast, where he is on a mission to shatter the stigma of mental health issues and have open and honest conversations regarding mental health.

Erik is also a ski instructor at the Aspen Skiing Company and spends his summers as the lead mountain bike coach for Sacred Cycle—a Colorado based nonprofit whose focus is to empower survivors of sexual trauma through the intersection of mountain biking and community.

Erik shares his personal story of discovering downhill skiing in his mid-thirties as a form of healing as he navigated through his own mental health journey, which lead to a move to Colorado and becoming a ski instructor in one of the best ski resorts in North America.

Download this positive, upbeat, and entertaining episode to hear Erik's story, including many helpful tips and learn about the many resources that are available to help support and empower you through your own mental health journey. ;

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Movement expert, mind-body specialist, author, and Feldenkrais practitioner Scott Forrester returns to the show to discuss the depth of the meaning of the word freedom, the true spirit of a warrior, and how to get what you want in life.

Scott explains that freedom liberates you to be able to make choices, to let go of the expectations others put on you as well as the ones you put on yourself. He also describes the process of organic learning, especially as it pertains to movement and achieving a higher level of function and accomplishment in physical pursuits. Scott also explains the difference between thinking before action, competition versus learning, and using awareness to keep ourselves safe.

Download this episode to discover the secrets of inner freedom, warrior spirit, and organic learning.

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Maison Collawn is a free lance blogger and host of The MC Anime podcast, which discusses anime, geek culture, as well as Japanese and Asian studies. He is also an expert on overcoming obstacles through patience, practice, and perseverance.

Maison was labeled as developmentally delayed after experiencing multiple seizures as a baby and young child. He was later diagnosed with Asperger’s, Autism, and ADHD. Maison shares his remarkable and inspirational story about thriving and excelling far beyond the expectations placed on him by the experts in his local school system. He explains how his mom never accepted a negative label for him, and that everyone learns differently. He also shares valuable advice for anyone who is struggling with any type of learning disability or challenge.   

Maison’s enthusiasm and positive attitude is contagious, and so is his belief that anyone can achieve great things in their lives. Download this inspirational episode to discover how patience, practice, and perseverance can help you overcome obstacles.

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Maccabee Griffin is the founder and owner of Mack Griffin VO, a company whose mission is to help business thrive by using proven voice-over techniques to bring his clients' products or services to a broader audience in the digital world.

Mack integrates his extensive and diverse life experiences from the theater and the military to behind the mic to shares his clients' stories. He is also the host of the outstanding and popular podcast Beyond the Pen, where he interviews new authors to discover the story behind the story and give his listeners a personal glimpse at the author behind the words.

Download this episode to hear Mack's story and how he feeds his creative energy to create characters, tell stories, and help others find their own path to creativity and self-expression.

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Devan Schultz is an expert in Sport and Performance Psychology who facilitates conversations around the valuable life skills which can be learned through sports and the great outdoors. She has worked in a variety of populations from youth to collegiate athletes, competitive skiers and snow boarders, firefighters, and more.

Devan also has extensive experience teaching Mindfulness in Nature, has worked as a Behavioral Health Counselor, Wilderness Therapy Guide, and spent 45 consecutive days in the back country of Southeast Alaska, utilizing the outdoors as a space for healing and teaching a multitude of life skills.

Devan is also the Program Director for Sacred Cycle, a non-profit organization which empowers female survivors of sexual trauma through therapy and mountain biking, creating a sacred cycle of recovery, personal development, and community.

Download this fascinating episode to hear Devan's story and learn valuable tips including the restorative benefits and learning opportunities which come from being outdoors, adaptability and rolling with changes while taking control of what you can, and how to learn into discomfort to become stronger and thrive in life through sports and nature.

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Marie Sonneman is a financial coach who helps women find their confidence in every aspect of their lives by taking control of their finances.

As a police officer for over 15 years, Marie struggled with her own confidence as well as imposter syndrome. But that all changed once she took control of her financial life. Marie is also the host of the popular podcast called Ordinary to Badass, which focuses on empowering women to be bold, confident, and authentic.

In this uplifting, energetic, and informative episode, Marie shares many important aspects of reclaiming your power and building your confidence. These include changing your mindset and stop comparing yourself to other people and finding your courage and confidence by taking baby steps to improve your relationships, finances, and even your health. Marie emphasizes that this is a lifelong journey, and once you take those first steps, you'll be amazed at how even very small changes can change your life forever.

Download this fascinating episode to learn surprisingly simple tips to get you started on your own journey to courage and confidence through financial fitness.

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Gurds Hundal is an empath educator, self-healing expert, author, generational pattern shifter, coach, and host of the Inner Light Project Podcast. Gurds takes a holistic approach to helping her clients identify what is holding them back in life and provides tools to help them be their own healer.

She is the author of the book titled Educo: 52 Quotes for a Better Life, which is a starting point for those who want to learn self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. Gurds shares her own story of self-healing and transforming herself from a chronic people pleaser who put the wants and needs of everyone else first to a woman of courage, strength, and confidence through self-healing and self-love.

Download this inspirational episode to learn valuable tips and life lessons to help you unlock the key to self-healing and self-love.

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Dina Rifkin is a life coach who helps women in dating, relationships, and empowerment. She is also an author, healer, speaker, priest, and doctorate student of Chinese Medicine. Her recently released book is titled Date Better, Darling!

Dina is a self-proclaimed "bad dater," which resulted in disastrous relationships as well as two divorces. In a moment of clarity, Dina realized that she needed to change her dating strategy as well as her self-image. She went on a self-imposed "man-tox," abstaining from dating until she learned how to love herself.

Dina started by dating herself, trying new activities, learning to have fun, and being comfortable with who she was as a person. After finding self-love, she returned to dating with a clear mind, an open heart, and a list of questions for her dates. Seventy-one dates later, she discovered love at first list, when her date pulled out a list of his own.

Download this entertaining and uplifting episode, which is full of great stories and wonderful tips to help YOU discover your own path to the art and the heart of self-love.

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James Perdue is an expert in resilience, perseverance, and mental toughness. He is a Doctor of Education, teacher, and coach who motivates people to triumph over tragedies. James is also known as The Professor of Perseverance, a title he has certainly earned the hard way.

James is also an author of several children's books featuring his beloved companion and service dog, Ricardo. Through Ricardo, James helps kids understand that we all face challenges that we can overcome. He is also a speaker who engages his audiences with wit and humor as he shares his own story of overcoming obstacles and thriving despite them.

Download this uplifting, entertaining, and inspirational episode to hear James' remarkable story, and why he truly is The Professor of Perseverance.

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