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- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 47: Narcissists at work — The hidden cost of charisma | Results of Kindness (ROK) Podcast launch!
In the very first episode of my friend and business partner's new venture, The Results of Kindness Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Meral Alizada to dig…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 46: "The imperfect level up" — Real talk on healing, self-love, & why "Becoming is Messy" with coach, speaker, & podcaster Meghann Dawson
In this episode, I sit down with coach, speaker, and podcast host Meghann Dawson to talk about her powerful journey through trauma, chronic pain, and deep…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 45: Carrying Sam’s light — Brotherhood, healing through shame, & breaking the silence on mental health with Jake & Joe Sharp
In this episode, I sit down with Jake and Joe Sharp—brothers, fitness instructors, and fierce advocates for mental health—in a real conversation honoring the…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 44: 5 straight-up lies we tell ourselves when we experience adversity
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the quiet lies we whisper to ourselves when life gets hard. You know the ones... “I should be over this…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 43: "Fix your reflection first" - Rhonda Farrah’s journey through breast cancer, prison, & purpose
In this episode, my guest Rhonda Farrah, a former psychotherapist who is now a women's empowerment coach, shares her journey of transformation through her own…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 42: From coma to comeback — Nick Prefontaine on overcoming trauma using his S.T.E.P. Method
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Prefontaine, a speaker, author, and real estate investor who knows a thing or two about defying the odds. At…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 41: How Sylvie alchemizes pain into power - Healing from domestic violence & narcissistic abuse
In this episode, my friend Sylvie opens up about something many people live through but rarely talk about out loud — the quiet, confusing world of emotional…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 40: Tapping into healing with Jackie Durnin, Founder of Hinterland Health Retreat - The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & trauma recovery
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Making it extra special that I had the pleasure of interviewing Jackie Durnin, founder of Hinterland Health Retreat in…
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Ep. 39: Yogita’s light! A father’s journey through darkness & discovery...through the lens of Myopia
In this deeply meaningful episode, I talk to Mohan Rao about his journey through adversity, the impact of writing two deeply personal books about his life, and…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 38 (part 2): The strength in kindness - Healing, boundaries, & growth after adversity
Part 2 with Meral Alizada, a kindness advocate and founder of Results of Kindness (ROK) Instagram: @ResultsofKindness We explore the profound impact of…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 38 (part 1): Kindness as a Superpower - how Results of Kindness (ROK) transforms workplaces & lives
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Meral Alizada, a kindness advocate and founder of Results of Kindness (ROK). Instagram: @ResultsofKindness…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 37: Anne Mok – Seeing strength, overcoming adversity, & keeping her "Purpose in View"
In this episode, I am so very honored to interview my new friend, author, speaker, storyteller, advocate, and all-around amazing human being, Anne Mok. Visit…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 36: Vision beyond sight – Kijuan Amey’s journey of resilience, faith, & purpose
In this episode, I interview Kijuan Amey, Air Force Veteran, author, and outstanding human being who shares his incredible journey from military service to…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 35: Chaos, comedy, & keeping it real - Megs’ & Nic’s survival guide for life
I sit down with 2 of my fantastic and hilarious friends, Megs and Nic, for a real, unfiltered chat about the ups and downs of life throughout parenting…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 34: Shootin' the BREEs, with my bestie & me...aka comedic reflections on handling life's challenges
In the first episode of "Shootin' the BREEs", my Iowa bestie (Bree) and I (Bre) reminisce about our lives as young teachers in our 20s in 2004 in Spain and…
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Ep. 33: Blinded in combat, unstoppable in life - US Army Veteran Steve Baskis’ story
In this episode, I share an inspirational story about veteran Steve Baskis, a US military veteran who lost his sight due to a roadside bomb in Baghdad. Despite…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 32: From soccer fields to robotaxis – A conversation with my friend Raj on life, love, loss, & technology
In this episode of Adventures in adversity, I sit down with my buddy Raj, a family friend who we've coached soccer with and have been fortunate to get to know…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 31: Post-it note wisdom from my Pops
In this short reflection, I look back on the wisdom imparted by my Dad, aka Pops, through inspirational Post-it notes he left for me and my older brother…
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Ep. 30: From gloves to pen - Boxing, writing, & life lessons with author Mark Connor
In this episode, Mark Connor shares his unique journey from a young aspiring athlete to a boxing trainer and writer. He discusses his early influences, the…
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Ep. 29: My interview with Professor Sam Vaknin - "Why narcissists must abuse you"
In this conversation, Professor Sam Vaknin and I delve into the complexities of narcissism, exploring its definitions, development, and the impact of childhood…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 28: Knowledge is power! Michelle's journey through a BRCA1 gene mutation diagnosis & a double mastectomy
In this episode, I interview my friend Michelle, who sharesher personal journey with her BRCA1 gene mutation diagnosis. Michelle discusses the importance of…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 27: A peek into my mental health journey - overcoming OCD & body image issues
In this episode, I discuss my personal journey with mental health, focusing on my experiences with OCD and body image issues. I emphasize the importance of…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 26: Life lessons from from a washed up college athlete & mom of 2
In this episode, I share my experiences coaching my kiddos' soccer teams for the past few years. I reflect on the challenges and rewards the importance of…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 25: Finding humor in adversity - how my friend, comedy writer Josh Lebowitz, laughs through life
In this episode, my dear friend and former colleague, Josh Lebowitz, and I explore the importance of humor in navigating life's adversities. Josh is HILARIOUS…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 24: Why podcasting helped me develop more confidence in 8 months than anything else in my entire life
In this episode, I reflect on my journey of starting a podcast, discussing the challenges and growth I've experienced over the past 8 months. I share insights…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 23: Redefining disability - Insights from Jayy, a 27-year old fitness trainer living with Cerebral Ataxia
In this episode, I speak with my new friend Jayy, a fitness trainer in the UK who is living his life to the fullest, despite being diagnosed with Cerebellar…
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Ep. 22: Aanchal Arora on the healing power of poetry in her book, "The Efflorescence"
In this episode, I interview Aanchal Arora, the author of the book of poetry she wrote and published, called The Efflorescence. We discuss various themes in…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 21: How firefighter, EMT, & emergency mgmt specialist Parker Melendez uses Stoicism to handle adversity
In this episode, I interview Parker Melendez, an emergency management specialist, about how stoicism has helped him navigate adversity in his career. We…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 20: How I retrained my inner voice to not be an a-hole
Have you ever noticed that everything feels hard when you talk to yourself like shit? I have! In this episode, I reflect on my own journey of overcoming…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 19: How embracing "the power of the pause" transformed my life as a parent, partner, & friend
In this episode, I reflect on the power of the pause and how it is helping me to better navigate life's inevitable challenges. I share my personal experiences…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 18: Moriah Melendez, LMHCA - her journey to becoming a licensed therapist & nurturing self-compassion
In this episode, I interview Moriah Melendez, a licensed therapist, about her journey in therapy and her private practice. Moriah specializes in working with…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 17 (part 2): Bryan's journey to walk again, a surprise home birth, & the power of self-love
In this conversation, Bryan, owner of K Floors in Concord, CA shares his experiences of overcoming adversity and finding joy in life. He emphasizes the…
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Ep. 17 (part 1): K Floors founder Bryan Keding on transforming poverty, doubt, & a broken back into personal & professional success
Bryan shares his journey of overcoming adversity and building a successful flooring company, K Floors, in Concord, CA. He started as a painter and worked his…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 16: Accepting peeps for who they are (aka picturing them as trees)
In this episode, I reflect on the concept of acceptance and the importance of accepting others for who they are. I share quotes from Ram Dass and explore the…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 15: Triggers are teachers...why they teach me a helluva lot
Triggers are super annoying...but we all have them, so we all gotta acknowledge them. In a quick little episode, I reflect on what triggers are and how they…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 14: How I'm starting to make friends with my bitchy inner voice
Oh yes...that lovely inner voice that likes to talk shit, but also loves you at the same time. Gotta love her! In this episode, I talk about my bitchy inner…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep 13: My hubby Ryan just got laid off...so we talked about it!
Welp, my hubby Ryan got the news a few days ago that he got laid off. So...we talked about it!
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 12: Going inward - Navigating grief, health scares, & life's curveballs with my friend Omaira
My friend Omaira shares how she navigated grief and loss at age 16, health scares at age 18, and the twists and turns of life we all face. Hear how looking…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 11: CMO & Mom of 2, Anita Tulsiani, on building her career, starting a marketing agency, & beating breast cancer
Anita shares her journey of overcoming adversity in her personal and professional life. She discusses her experience working with my pops, Mr. Kevin Cooley, at…
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Ep 10: Gratitude through the storm - Margo Wickersham shares her victory over cancer
Buy Margo's book! Gratitude in the Storm: When Not Dying Is Enough to Keep Fighting In this conversation, Margo Wickersham shares her inspiring story of…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp 9: Facing my fear of failure...or at least starting to!
In this episode, I reflect on my fear of failure and how it applies to various aspects of life, like work, parenting, and relationships. I talk about the…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 8: Allowing myself to be a beginner...especially through adversity
I'm back on the mic! In about 15 minutes, I reflect on the importance of letting myself be a beginner...as a podcast host, and as a person traveling through…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 7: Why I love therapy (P.S. adversity hates it!)
I LOVE therapy. In this episode, I share how just a few sessions per month get me in the right state of mind to tackle adversity that comes my way. It turns…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 6: 3 interesting people I met at Harvard...who all faced adversity
Yep, I went to Harvard. Who knew?!? In this episode, I hop on the mic to chat about 3 interesting people I met during my time in good old Boston. Watch…
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Ep 5: Life is kind of like an ice plunge
In this episode, I reflect on what I learned from my recent backyard ice plunge experience. Hear why freezing my ass off for 5 minutes (then going numb) taught…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep 4: How I learned how to be myself
I used to care a LOT about what other people think. It was paralyzing! In under 11 minutes, I share my experience of learning how to be myself and stop giving…
- Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast
Ep. 3: What exactly is adversity?
We're sharing stories about overcoming adversity and turning it into an adventure in this podcast. But what does adversity actually mean? In a little under 15…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 2: 5 stats about adversity that may surprise you
A quick round-up of 5 stats about adversity that may make you think twice. In a nutshell: challenges aren't always bad! Sources: Sapien Labs Across a…
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 1: Intro to Bre (and to this podcast)
In about 6.5 minutes, get to know me, why I'm launching this podcast, and what I hope you take away from listening to Adventures in adversity: an inspirational…