Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road

Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road

Everyone hits a bump in the road. What do you do with it? Be inspired as we explore the ways people experience, navigate and manage the ups and downs and twists and turns in this road trip called life. Find insights into developing your own personal growth mindset, becoming mindful, dealing with stress, and fostering better mental health.

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August 12, 2026 34 mins

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How might a diagnosis of a rare disease and brain tumor change your life?

Risa August was an Ir...

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Peter Stavros climbed from AP reporter to corporate litigator, yet never felt at home in the life he had built. t wasn't until a life-threatening health challenge forced ...

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July 29, 2026 30 mins
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July 22, 2026 33 mins

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Bella Young's life was shattered by unimaginable loss—the death of her husband, the murder of her son, and years trapped in a manipulative religious cult. Yet through grief, she discovered an unexpected path to healing. In this powerfu...

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July 15, 2026 39 mins

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Who are you when the professional identity that defined you is gone?

When an airline pilot is unexpectedly grounded, he discovers that losing a career can mean losing a sense of self. What fo...

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Growing up in an alcoholic home led Karen Herrick on a lifelong search for healing and meaning. That journey took her from therapist to spiritual psychologist, where she discovered that our greatest struggles often point us toward our deepest...

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What if the secret to a lasting relationship isn't finding the right person—but becoming the right person?

Carol and Terry Moss share their deeply personal journeys of healing, faith, a...

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June 24, 2026 36 mins

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What if you lost both hands?

Scott Martin's journey began in 1993 when he was a successful head women's soccer coach at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire. He fell ill, and fell into a coma for a month, only to awaken to the reality t...

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June 17, 2026 29 mins

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Have you ever had an incident that forced you to consider your own death?

How might that change you?

For Dominic Forth, a near-fatal accident rafting on the Zambezi River nearly a decade ago forced him to confront fear, focus, and decision-m...

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Dolores Cannon's work has changed many lives. One of those lives was that of Holly Duckworth.

Holly almost inadvertently was introduced to the transformative world of Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). Using this technique, pioneered...

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June 3, 2026 24 mins

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Life or death?

Have you ever felt that perhaps the latter was your best alternative?

John Stuart Hill found himself praying for his death. Three failed marriages and a lack of direction in life left him without purpose. Until he had a heart ...

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May 27, 2026 31 mins

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Everyone has heard about how fertility issues are impacting our demographics. Lifestyle and affordability are two factors often cited. But could there be more?

For Dr. Marina, the problem hit home when her daughter, an intern at a prominent ...

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May 20, 2026 59 mins

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Dean Rudoy believes in storytelling as a bridge to understanding and connections, because it's through our emotions that we truly grasp events and each other.

Dean's life has taken numerous turns. In his own words:

After graduating college i...

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May 13, 2026 38 mins

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It takes courage to look within for the answers to life's bumps. And Julie Parker has shown that courage again and again.

Where did it lead her?

To a place of happiness at the intersection of mental health, relationships, and personal growth.

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Can a simple act of kindness make a difference?

The #PinkSocks saga says yes.

Nick began gifting these rather odd looking pink socks to people he met, sparking conversations and creating connections. The hashtag #PinkSocks quickly gained trac...

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April 29, 2026 32 mins

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One of the key takeaways from this episode is that nobody is coming to push you toward your goals; it's entirely up to you to take that first step. Chris reflects on his own experiences, illustrating how he turned his life around by reprogra...

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"Paris is always a good idea." -from Sabrina

And so it was that Margie Goldsmith headed to Paris to pursue her passion for writing and filmmaking. Add in a bit of romance, and you have an adventure for all times.

But most importantly, Paris ...

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April 15, 2026 27 mins

John Kammer started his career in cybersecurity, protecting data, privacy, and trust in the digital world. But his path took a deeply personal turn into the world of grief. Today, he's a grief support innovator using AI to build tools that honor loss with care—prioritizing dignity, privacy, and human vulnerability over shortcuts or exploitation.

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April 7, 2026 36 mins

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Greg has faced multiple health challenges, including autoimmune diseases and chronic illness.

Part of what helped Greg pull through was simple-or not so simple-gratitude as he was forced to recognize and appreciate t...

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March 31, 2026 30 mins

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The  journey of personal evolution can be both daunting and liberating. In this episode, we delve deep into the experiences of individuals navigating the challenges of chronic illness, resilience, and self-discovery. Our guest, Heidi, sh...

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