John Alan Resse is born and raised in Ohio, USA. He moved to Norway in 2002 with his Norwegian wife. He has two children and a daughter back home in the USA from a previous relationship. He talks about how he navigates the hardship in life when we don’t see opportunities, and how he applies his insight in powerlifting into other aspects of his life. John has also made guest appearances on Norwegian TV broadcasting channels: TV2 and NRK where it’s important to have media representation. He talks about his thoughts on crowdfunding for his new radio show to share more uplifting, inspiring and educational content; and makes an open call to the international community to band together so that we can support each other when we are barely surviving. Actions speak volumes to love and the social impact we want to create. The need to be seen and heard.
John founded and hosted The Comin' Home Podcast, which is now turned into a FM radio show. John is currently a writer, singer-songwriter, champion and record-holding powerlifter, standup comedian, podcaster, and radio program producer, creator, and host. He was a former US Marine and US police officer who worked as a narcotics and gang detective, crime scene technician and juvenile officer for 7 years in the U.S.A. In Norway, he has worked as a project leader, music teacher, child services case worker, and consultant for the Norwegian Police Immigration Service, and founded 3 gyms. His podcast was inspired by his own search for motivation and meaning after losing his son to heroin overdose in November 2019.
A huge big thank you to Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen and George Daniels for allowing us to use their venue.
The interview was recorded back in February 2022, and both the guest and host were recovering from surgeries at the time.
The Comin' Home Podcast: https://johnalanpod.com/
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