Eli and Susan Goldstein got married and moved from New York to Arizona. Within two weeks, Susan discovered she had a brain tumor and then had a stroke. Eli was encouraged by Susan, friends and family to leave her. He said, " Nope, I made a deal - through sickness and in health. For 15 years Eli has been Susan's only caregiver. He takes care of every detail  of Susan's needs, from the morning she wakes up to even taking her to the toilet two times a night. With Susan's permission, Eli shares the meaning of love with humor and rigorous honesty. Oh by the way, on top of all of his caregiving 24/7 for 15 years, he dealt with his drinking addiction and is now clean and sober. These are truly two amazing people we would like you to meet. 

Greg Thomas's message and book, "Race in America : A Call to Heal”,  is exactly what we all need to hear now. Greg’s overcoming professional and business adversity is inspiring as well as educational for everyone. His passion for coaching and helping kids has never stopped for over 40 years. Greg was a junior Olympic All-American wrestler, two-time All-American Champion wrestler, and a member of the UCM Wrestling Hall of Fame. He travels the country doing clinics and speaking to various organizations on issues of race & making good choices.

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Doc has been sober for over 46 years. He gives us heartfelt, honest and practical insights on how to deal with someone you know with an addiction.

Doc is NAVY veteran. He has worked as a Chaplain for police, fire departments and military for over 12 years. His “Heroes At Home" is a program that honors fellow veterans and their families for the services they gave. Doc also earned a master's degree in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Theology. He later became the Clinical Director for a local mental health agency running five programs. All of this, after he became sober.

Doc states, “My garbage has turned into a treasure chest, and I am now a citizen in my community that can be valued. The truth is I was only following my instructions from a loving and all-powerful God. Now, I get to be that person.

Ward "Scarman" Foley, "One of my greatest accomplishments in life was not overcoming my birth defects from arthrogryposis and the ensuing physical pain from surgeries and assorted mishaps, but surviving the accompanying bullying and humiliation and ultimately learning how to accept and to love myself. Scarman is about empowering children and adults alike to see a glimmer of hope in the darkest of places. Especially from within. We all have scars, some you can see and some you can’t. Helping others to feel so-called normal just the way they are. Being proud of themselves, their struggles and every single scar. Spreading a message of hope, courage and self-acceptance while providing support, friendship and unconditional love."

Greg Vaughn beat colon cancer - TWICE. His will to live and help others do the same, is his purpose in life. His quiet dememanor is as inspiring as his numerous 100 mile marathons he has run. Greg explains how to remove life debilitating thoughts when going through cancer - and humor is THE best way to do it. He works with FightCRC.org to bring more awareness to colon cancer. Find Greg Vaughn and read his inspiring #tolife messages on facebook. He also strongly suggests - GET A COLONOSCOPY. It can and will save your life.

David Rule got a brain tumor at age 18. His mom, Patti Rule, lost a baby, 4 years before. How could humor or laughter be remotely possible in these situations?  Mother and son will not only tell you HOW humor them get through it, they'll tell you WHY we all have to find the way to laugh through the life's most dufficult times. 

Bernie DeKoven was an American game designer, author, lecture and fun theorist. Over the course of his 45-year career he explored how fun and playfulness can positively affect every aspect of personal and interpersonal, community and institutional health. He authored The Well-Played Game (originally published by Doubleday in 1978 and reissued in 2013 by MIT Press) as well as Junkyard Sports, A Playful Path (over 654,000 downloads), and a CD Recess for the Soul, demonstrating how to have more fun in your inner playground.

The intention of this podcast is to help us all get through the emotional state of the Corona Virus scare. Walter David Disney is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. After serving 13 years in the US Navy SEALs at SEAL Team 3 in Coronado California, he returned to Kansas City begin his private practice. Walt has been a provider for approximately 500 Veterans and First Responders to recover from PTSD through a holistic, community-based approaches in various organizations. He has Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Danny Black lives the value at laughing at yourself. He implements it every day in his professional and personal life. At 4’ 2” tall, Danny is a giant in the hearts of people who have met him or know him. He is funny, caring and keenly aware of his purpose in life. More about Danny Black at shortdwarf.com.

Dr. Chris Celio, PSYD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist. He has over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist.  Chris proves what you think is wrong with you or a what you think is your short-coming is your gift to give to humanity. Dr. Chris Celio stutters. It doesn't define him, it actually helps his clients open up to him. Chris explains the value humor and laughter can have in getting through suicidal tendencies and depression. Dr. Celio also proves when you laugh at yourself you heal yourself.