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- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 107: A near-death experience, encountering God, & the healing power of hydrogen
I'm so grateful to welcome Greg, known to many as the Hydrogen Man, to the show. Greg is a molecular hydrogen researcher and the host of the YouTube channel…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 106: From New Age Spirituality to Jesus - Trenton Sweet's powerful testimony of saving grace
Trenton is a husband, a father of five, a gym owner, a weightlifter with three world records, and the host of The Sweet Life Podcast. He was raised completely…
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Ep. 105: From rock bottom to 13 years sober - faith, music, & "love without hooks" w/Singer-Songwriter Ezra Vancil
I'm so excited to introduce you to Ezra Vancil, a singer-songwriter from East Texas whose music has been on repeat for me in coffee shops for the past month!…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 104: Narcissistic abuse recovery - 6 things you tell yourself and what your brain is doing
I'm so grateful to welcome Mark Thomas Beare back for part two. A survivor of narcissistic abuse, Mark turned his own collapse into Mirrored Psychic Inversion…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 103: The abuse men don't talk about - born into chaos & saved by God - Steven Casillas' story
Men are told to be quiet, suck it up, and man up. Steven Casillas did that for years, and he says it nearly ate him alive. In this episode, Steven shares a…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 102: Diagnosed at 44 - how Sarah Chea turned breast cancer into an awakening
At age 44, my beautiful ServiceNow colleague-turned-friend-turned guest Sarah Chea was teaching Pilates, raising two boys, and building a women's supplement…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 101: You don't have to end on a good one - life lessons from my batting coach, Tony Rico of Firecracker Softball
This one is personal. I sit down with Tony Rico, my private batting coach from eighth grade through my senior year of high school, for a walk down memory lane…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 100: Building the first Christian mobile carrier - Paul Fisher & Chris Klimis | Radiant Mobile
For our 100th episode, I sit down with Paul Fisher, and Chris Klimis, CEO and COO of Radiant Mobile, the world's first Christian mobile carrier. Radiant Mobile…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 99: Joseph Pennell on getting sober, feeling grief, and finding your real identity
I sit down with Joseph Pennell, a military veteran, cyber intelligence analyst, sobriety coach, and content creator, for an honest, analytical conversation…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 98: Run toward the storm - turn anger into faith & fuel w/father, coach, & friend Ervin Anderson
I sit down with my fantastic friend Ervin Anderson, a husband, father of 2, high school math teacher, and Diablo Valley City College basketball coach. We…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 97: You have to live to see it - a prophet's journey from grave clothes to freedom with Samia Young
I sit down with Prophet Samia Young, attorney, author, and founder of Samia Young Ministries, for one of the most raw and powerful testimonies this show has…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 96: You’re not going insane - mapping the collapse after narcissistic abuse with Mark Thomas Beare
I'm incredibly grateful to sit down with Mark Thomas Beare, a survivor of narcissistic abuse who turned his multi-year search for understanding into…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 95: You are not your thoughts, motherhood, & choosing hope, with Valeriya Hjertenæs
I sit down with Valeriya Hjertenæs, PhD researcher, international speaker, and Mrs. World Congeniality. Valeriya's story starts in an unexpected place: a…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 94: Porn addiction, men's mental health, and breaking shame cycles with Jeremy Lipkowitz
Jeremy Lipkowitz, Founder of Unhooked Academy + Unhooked Podcast, opens up about his personal journey with porn addiction, the crushing weight of shame, and…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 93: Men's mental health - the hidden crisis no one talks about
Nearly 80% of suicide deaths in the U.S. are men...and yet, men’s mental health is one of the least talked-about crises of our time. In this episode, we break…
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Ep. 92: DIVINI's sparkling honey kombucha tea story - Adversity to wellness with Mason & Cameron
I sit down with Mason and Cameron, the co-founders of DIVINI, to talk about how a homebrew kombucha recipe turned into a growing wellness brand built around…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 91: Surviving narcissistic abuse - my story, red flags, and 10 things I wish I knew sooner
I share how I survived narcissistic abuse, the red flags I missed, and the 10 things I wish I’d known sooner. In this episode, I break down what narcissism…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 90: John Kippen on rebuilding life after a brain tumor & facial paralysis
I sit down with John Kippen, whose story is a powerful reminder that adversity can become purpose. John shares how a brain tumor and the facial paralysis that…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 89: Imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, & still going after what you want...with Omaira
We're back at Oakland Podcast Studio with one of my besties and a returning guest, Omaira, for a very real conversation about imposter syndrome...what it looks…
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Ep. 88: XSET CEO Greg Selkoe - adversity, addiction, & building a billion-dollar brand
In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and culture-builder Greg Selkoe, founder of KarmaLoop and co-founder of XSET, to talk about what it really looks…
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Ep. 87: Bigger than basketball - adoption, identity, and “stacking days” with Coach Stevie Johnson
I sit down with my friend and former kiddo coach, Stevie Johnson, an East Bay basketball skills trainer and founder of One Thru Five Academy. We talk about why…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 86: From Empire Scottsdale GM to a run for Arizona State Senate, LD8 - Logan Walton’s wild ride
I sit down with Logan Walton, Arizona State Senate candidate and Empire Scottsdale GM, to talk about service, risk, and what happens when you actually follow…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 85: Finding freedom after narcissistic abuse w/Regina Hiremath, author of "Lessons on the Way to Onesome"
Regina Hiremath shares her journey from childhood abuse and an emotionally abusive marriage to a life rooted in authenticity, healing, and purpose. She opens…
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Ep. 84: Chasing Tigers in the Dark - from buried nightmares to fierce survival with author Ally Shaw
In this episode, I sit down with Ally Shaw, author of Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor, to talk about how she transformed profound…
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Ep. 83: Parkinson’s Disease advocacy - how George's Mom, Sharon, inspired his mission to find a cure
In ep. 83, I talk with George Ackerman about Parkinson’s Disease advocacy, the loss of his mother Sharon, and the deeply personal mission that inspired his…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 82: What happens in the vagus nerve - simple ways to calm your body in seasons of adversity
In this solo episode, I break down what I've learned about our nervous system...and what it's actually doing in seasons of stress and adversity. Referencing…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep 81: Strength in sorrow - Adrienne turned the loss of her 2 children into Dragonfly Grief Coaching
Adrienne shares her incredible journey through unimaginable loss, including the passing of her two children, Mackenzie and Kyler. As a mother, survivor, and…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 80: From military grit, to Mama, to mercy & self-love w/Veteran & Empowerment Coach Dielle Luster
In this episode, I sit down with Army Veteran, Empowerment Coach, Host, & speaker Dielle Luster to talk about what it really looks like to walk through…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 79: From deception to redemption - Christian publisher, author, & speaker Athena Dean Holtz's story
I sit down with Athena Dean Holtz to explore her incredible journey from spiritual abuse and deception to healing and redemption. Athena shares how realizing…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 78: What if we could face death, not fear it? 1:1 with Death Doula & Writer Niki DiGaetano
Living with the reality that our days are numbered can feel terrifying, but it can also be a doorway into deeper love, sharper presence, and a more honest…
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Ep. 77: Amber’s story - Losing her son Kyle to fentanyl, recovering from abuse, & finding healing
In this episode of Adventures and Adversity, I sit down with Amber, a woman whose journey exemplifies the strength it takes to rise from unimaginable hardship…
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Ep. 76: Find strength in being YOU w/Dr. Kendal Anderson, DPT, author of children’s book "Different..."
This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based sparkling kombucha tea. Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount! Adventures…
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Ep. 75: From trash bags to "Comfort Cases" w/father, foster care ally, host, & author Rob Scheer
In this episode, Rob shares how he grew up in the foster care system, the abuse he endured, and how he often carried his entire life in a trash bag. He opens…
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Ep. 74: Exec Protection Specialist/Bodyguard "Big Adamm" on safety, purpose, God, & accountability
This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by Divini, a honey-based Kombucha tea. Visit and use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount! Follow…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 73: 50 lessons from 50 incredible guests (seasons 1 & 2)
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Ep. 72: Raised in Philly, rooted in faith – 17-year-old Aamir on mental health, purpose, & politics
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Ep. 71: From managing Alanis, Beyoncé, & Mariah's millions to addiction & recovery - Jonathan’s story
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Ep. 70: Escaping abuse - Roseann Mayer's story - “Bones Beneath the Prairie: A Memoir of Survival”
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Ep. 69: Finding God, music, and fresh starts with singer, performer, & creator Myranda Young
This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based kombucha tea. Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!* In this episode, I…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 68: From reverence to real - my unexpected journey into faith & a personal relationship with Jesus
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Ep. 67: Dr. Joy Kong, Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade — her journey from Beijing to breakthroughs
**This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based kombucha tea -- Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!** Some stories…
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Ep. 66: The weight of our emotional backpacks - Steve unpacks trauma to inspire hope beyond drinking
****This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based kombucha tea -- Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!**** In this…
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Ep. 65: Life beyond law enforcement w/retired Officer & Gang Detective Manny Angulo - PTSD recovery
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Ep. 64: Adversity to advocacy - Caralyn Dreyer’s story escaping domestic abuse & promoting mental health recovery
*****This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based kombucha tea: Use code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!***** In this…
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Ep. 63: Coach Sylvie on "healing the root" — turning pain into empowered living
In this episode, returning guest Sylvie, first featured in Episode 41, rejoins the conversation to share how her journey of healing from domestic violence…
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Ep. 62: Adversity, DMT, & self-acceptance — Adam Butler’s journey thru addiction, healing, & psychedelic insight
This episode was deeply personal and inspiring—my conversation with author and psychonaut Adam Butler cut to the heart of what it means to struggle, heal, and…
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Ep. 61: From 7th grade dreamer to music industry producer — my reunion with Julian
What happens when a teacher’s favorite student grows up to become a force in the music industry—and your podcast partner, twenty years later? This episode is a…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 60: Remembering Sam - Pam Sharp on family, faith, grief, & suicide prevention
On this final day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, I hope and pray this honest conversation becomes a light for anyone struggling in the dark — and a guide for…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 59: Radically rooted - Adoptee Coach Julie Brumley, MA on adoption, trauma, & coming home to self
In this episode, I sit down with Julie Brumley, a trauma-informed adoptee coach whose own story is nothing short of courageous. For over 15 years, she has…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 58: Why I chose to stay & heal out loud from narcissistic abuse #SuicidePreventionMonth
What does it mean to choose hope after deep pain? September is #SuicidePreventionMonth—a reminder to cut through the surface and talk honestly about mental…
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Ep. 57: 19-year old Wilson Munsterman on resilience, identity, & his book, "Marked by Adoption"
In this episode, I’m joined by Wilson Munsterman, a 19-year-old author and powerful advocate for adoptees. Visit Wilson's website: MarkedByAdoption.com Buy…
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Ep. 56: Ret. Marine K9 Handler Alfred Brenner on “Surviving w/Grief” - His book on war, service, & healing
In this episode of Adventures in Adversity, I'm honored to sit down with Retired Sergeant Alfred Brenner, a true American hero whose courage, sacrifice, and…
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Ep. 55: Is it menopause, perimenopause, or just me? Real talk with Menopalz founder & certified coach Raquel Riggle
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking, learning, and laughing (a lot!) with Raquel Riggle, founder of Menopalz. "As a certified menopause…
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Ep. 54: Jim Serrano's courageous journey through adoption, abuse, & redemption...his healing path
I sit down with Jim Serrano for an honest, unfiltered conversation about how adversity can shape—and remake—us. As an adoptee at 6 months old, Jim faced…
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Ep. 53: Faith & adversity - "Wake Up Jesus People" author Jason Heinritz on powerful "Sacred Starts"
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Heinritz and dive deep into his inspiring transformation—from chasing success in sales to finding real fulfillment in…
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Ep. 52: "Life Review - The Hospice Musical" w/Benjamin Kintisch - from a chaplain’s heart to centerstage
In this episode, I had the delightful opportunity to chat with Benjamin Kintisch, former chaplain and creator of "Life Review: The Hospice Musical". Watch the…
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Ep. 51: Sacred Story Counseling - helping women heal w/Licensed Pro Counselor (LPC) Hannah Sinkovitz
This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) therapist Hannah Sinkovitz—someone who shows up with…
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Ep. 50: Building brighter futures for foster kids with Fostering Wishes founder Sabine Lemmo
This week on Adventures in Adversity, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sabine Lemmo, the passionate founder of Fostering Wishes—a nonprofit bringing…
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Ep. 49: Raheel Siddiqui on losing 200 pounds, becoming a "Wall Breaker", finding self-love, & more
Raheel Siddiqui’s journey is the very definition of a “Wall Breaker” story—a testament to the relentless human spirit and the power of breaking down barriers…
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Ep. 48: "Young children, big life lessons" - Nisha Batra on early childhood education, disability, & belonging
In this episode of Adventures in Adversity, I had the honor of sitting down with Nisha Batra—a brilliant early childhood educator and fierce advocate for…