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Ivan Luiz Hernandez was born with a heart defect, yet defied all odds playing sports as a teen and working out six times a week into adulthood. One day, while living in New York at the pinnacle of his career, he was surprised to learn he needed open heart surgery and hid the operation from everyone he could. But that was only the beginning. Additional procedures, PTSD, and even agoraphobia would follow, with his journey developing into a “super power” he utilizes now in his newfound approach to life and as a business consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Its an amazing story!!
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Social: https://instagram.com/ivanluizhernandez Website:  https://ivanluizhernandez.com/

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This is the BONUS After thoughts section where Luke and Kyle discuss the last episode. Mindi Kessler was such a great guest and it's just mind blowing to think that the mind, full of mental trauma and ptsd, can create such physical ailments. The body is such a complex and amazing thing and its episodes like this that we find to be really insightful, helpful, and inspiring, Thank you Mindi for a great Episode! Please feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected]
Links from Mindi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindikessler/
TikTok @mindikesslerphd
Private Cycle Breakers Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260912044446399/

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Mindi Kessler suffered trauma as a result of child abuse. She didn't know quite how it was affecting her, until she became crippled with body pains as she grew older. She was 18 years old, and leaving home for the first time, but little did she know, that the trauma she had buried away as a child, was manifesting itself as chronic pain as an adult. Mindi's story is highly relatable and a must listen for anyone who is suffering from any kind of trauma. She discusses how she worked through her trauma and healed her body. She wrote a book to support others who are also on trauma recovery journey called Cycle Breaker: A Guide to Transcending Childhood Trauma. Thank you Mindi for a great Episode!
TRIGGER WARNING: Episode contains discussions of various types of abuse.
Links from Mindi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindikessler/
TikTok @mindikesslerphd
Private Cycle Breakers Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260912044446399/

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Welcome to After Thoughts, where Luke and Kyle chat about the previous episode.
Andy's story was simply magical. We loved having him on the show, and think that his journey to embrace who he is, follow the faith he wants, and really make it work, is very inspiring!
Links from Andy:
Site: www.triedtobestraight.com
Amazon (for the book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D8KNLXFA
Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube: @triedtobestraight

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Andy Well's grew up in an evangelical Christian home, and embraced his love of God, and Jesus. Problems started to arise when Andy realized he was attracted to men, and the church and family values that he was indoctrinated in, told him Homosexuality was wrong. In this utterly absorbing episode, Andy tells us about his years in denial, his failed conversation therapy, and his double life, and all the quilt and shame that came with it. Finally, Andy realized that there was a world where he could retain his christian faith, and come out as a gay man! Join us on an amazing journey as Andy navigates his faith, sexuality, alcoholism, and self esteem issues. We love this episode so much, and Andy we are happy you are here to tell your story to help others!
Links from Andy:
Site: www.triedtobestraight.com
Amazon (for the book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D8KNLXFA
Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube: @triedtobestraight

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Welcome to an 'After Thoughts' Episode. This is where your hosts Luke and Kyle discuss the previous episode and unpack what we just heard. Judy's story was one of the most powerful we have had on the Podcast to date. Let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. Find us, follow us, and get in touch!
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of sexual, physical and mental abuse.
FB: https://m.facebook.com/JudyVeeProsperity
IG: https://instagram.com/judyveeprosperity
Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2931150/amp/Treated-wife-SIX-shot-forced-undergo-home-abortions-Inspirational-survivor-told-abusive-father-loved-him.html

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Judy van Niekerk, was just six when her father began abusing her, keeping her imprisoned in the family home.  Judy cooked and cleaned for her father after her mother left the family when she was just six. For years he subjected her to physical and sexual abuse, breaking her bones and even shooting her in the chest, and even forced her to undergo home abortions. Finally the survivor, who now teaches others to overcome difficulty, escaped and fled to London and then South Africa where meeting her husband gave her the strength to bring her father to justice. In this extraordinary and jaw-dropping episode, Judy talks about her 'white light' moment as a teen in captivity, when she knew she would one day be free and make something amazing of her life. She uses her traumatic and heart-wrenching years in captivity as an experience  to help others find the strength from within. Judy's take on life, who we are, and what we are capable of, is truly compelling and inspiring. This really is a can't miss episode. Judy, we admire your strength, courage, and thank you for coming on our show!
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of sexual, physical and mental abuse.
FB: https://m.facebook.com/JudyVeeProsperity
IG: https://instagram.com/judyveeprosperity
Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2931150/amp/Treated-wife-SIX-shot-forced-undergo-home-abortions-Inspirational-survivor-told-abusive-father-loved-him.html

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Welcome to the first After Thoughts section of 2023 and Season 3! -  with Luke and Kyle. The idea behind these little mini-episodes is to unpack the previous guest episode, in this case, Marcella Prokop and her story of surviving a stroke and brain surgery at 22 years old! Kyle Wise, our co host, knows a thing or two about strokes, from first hand experience! Happy to have everyone still alive and here for this podcast!
EPISODE TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions and details about brain surgery, not for the squeamish!
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FB: https://m.facebook.com/marcella.prokop
Site: https://mprokop.wordpress.com/
T: https://twitter.com/MarcellaProkop
IG: https://instagram.com/marcellaprokop?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Welcome to Season 3! As we enter our third year, we have had over 100 guests already on our chart storming podcast! Thank you for your support!
Marcella Prokop was just 22 years old when she had a stroke, that required emergency brain surgery. She was, thankfully, with her Father that fateful day, out fishing on an icy lake. His quick thinking, the emergency services, and the subsequent surgery, saved her life.  Marcella discusses the event, the aftermath, and the long road to recovery in a truly inspirational episode to kick start our 2023 schedule!
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EPISODE TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions and details about brain surgery, not for the squeamish!
Links From Marcella:
FB: https://m.facebook.com/marcella.prokop
Site: https://mprokop.wordpress.com/
T: https://twitter.com/MarcellaProkop
IG: https://instagram.com/marcellaprokop?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Our last Episode of 2022!! Luke and Kyle wrap up the year with our take on our previous episode, with Fawn Gilmore Kraut. We have tried to tread carefully knowing it's a very fine line when discussing Religion and Politics. Fawn, we admire your courage after you realized what was wrong and it was time to make a change. Fawn is now helping others who may be in need of similar life changes!
Thank you to ALL of our guests and listeners and we look forward to a fresh new season in 2023!
Links from Fawn:
LinkTree: https: linktr.ee/ViragoLove
Free Consultation: www.myloveconsult.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/virago.love/
Website: www.viragolove.com

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