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.

Episodes

September 30, 2025 21 mins

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How does one mourn a beloved pet?

I know for me, the turning point on my grief was when I could honestly look at all a pet gave me, rather than what I lost. But to this day, I still tear up at the loss of my animals. And I suspect I'm not alone.

Jean...

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After years of running successful businesses, Bill Heinrich found himself sabotaging his achievements due to a lack of self-worth. This realization led him on a quest for understanding—a journey that would change the direction of his life.

Along the ...

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September 16, 2025 33 mins

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Is your workplace stressful? Jen Fort lost two peer managers within weeks of each other. 

It was time to rethink things.

Jen decided to transition into the role of career coach. She brings a healthy dose of capability, reality and hard earned wisdom ...

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A.J. Richards is on a mission.  He has created From the Farm, a platform aimed at decentralizing the food supply chain and empowering family farms.

From the Farm is not just a business; it’s a movement. It connects consumers directly with farmers and...

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September 8, 2025 44 mins
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Ethan Pompeo  faced debilitating neurological symptoms at a young age. At just 13, he began experiencing motor tics, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and severe anxiety. By the time he was 17,  he was on over 40 different medications.  

Ethan felt lost in a system that seemed more focused on prescribing medicati...

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August 28, 2025 43 mins

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Marcel Vogeli was living what many would consider a dream life. In his twenties, he was traveling the globe, filling his calendar with excitement and adventure. Inner peace wasn't really on his agenda.

An unexpected and serious car accident and the subsequent diagnosis of an aggressive autoimmune disease chang...

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August 26, 2025 43 mins

 

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Steve Melman is a psychotherapist who turned his childhood struggles into a narrative of self empowerment. Initially diagnosed as learning disabled, he took the statement as a challenge.

Steve reframes setbacks as “bumps in the road” rather than failures, Reframing a challenging narrative as a temporary stat...

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Bill Williams spent over two decades in broadcasting, running his own communications consulting and publishing company in Washington D.C. His entrepreneurial spirit kicked in when he developed the "Interstate Travelers Guides," a project that was once voted the best business plan of 1...

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August 19, 2025 33 mins

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Magdalena Giovanna Rosa is a woman who has bravely navigated the tumultuous waters of divorce, loneliness, and self-discovery. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and the quest for self-love.

Magdalena's journey began with a typical narrative: a marriage that seemed ideal but quickly turned lonely. Af...

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August 12, 2025 37 mins

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Jeff Nelligan is the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent work is the 2nd edition of Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids, in which he outlines how his parenting techniques helped guide his sons through childhood and a...

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Carol Remz is 80. And an outspoken spokesperson about women's sexuality as they age.

Back in the 1980's when she was experiencing perimenopause and menopause, discussions about women's health, intimacy, and aging were largely taboo and Carol was left to navigate her health challenges by herself.  A serendipito...

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August 5, 2025 48 mins

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Growing up, for Mark MacNicol, was a study in contrasts. His mother's side of the family lived in a rough neighborhood, his grandfather was a multimillionaire and a born-again Christian.

For Mark, this led to confusion until his late twenties when he decided to embrace his identity as a writer, channeling his ...

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July 31, 2025 39 mins

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Roxanne Howe-Murphy is a best selling author, catalyst for transformation and pioneering thought leader.

She uses the Enneagram as a basis for exploring nine personality types that reflect our patterns of behavior and belief. From Roxanne's website:

The Enneagram is a integrative body of wisdom that leads to a...

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This is a story of love, marriage, and divorce. At just 19, Janeen took the leap into marriage.  After a challenging six years, Janine found herself divorced with two small children, grappling with the emotional fallout and societal stigma that often accompanies divorce.

Janeen married again, only to face more...

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Joan Ruddell's life was forever changed by a near-death experience. At just 19 years old, Joan found herself in a serious car accident that nearly took her life. While she was unconscious, she experienced a profound experience in the afterlife that would shape her beliefs and career for decades to come.

After ...

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July 22, 2025 30 mins

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At the age of 50, Creighkett (pronounce "Cricket") Gilpin Smith made a bold decision to chase her lifelong dream of becoming a helicopter pilot. Balancing her responsibilities as a mother and business owner, she found creative ways to study and practice flying without anyone knowing. Why the secrecy? She didn't want anyone to know if she failed.

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July 17, 2025 31 mins

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Barb's story will resonate deeply with those who have ever felt stuck or unfulfilled in their careers.

Barb transitioned from a successful career in manufacturing to becoming a renowned coach and motivational speaker. She was spurred on by a class at Kripalu, a yoga retreat center, where she discovered a plet...

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July 15, 2025 55 mins

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Brian May, is a real estate entrepreneur turned spiritual consultant. What initiated this dramatic change in focus? Brian lost his wife Deborah  to an unexpected tragedy.

Grief is one of the most difficult "bumps" to master and  Brian's candid reflections reveal that while the pain never truly disappears, it t...

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July 10, 2025 28 mins

Deborah is a former pharmaceutical rep turned life coach. Her story begins on a New York City subway platform, a moment that sparked a profound change in her life. After years of pushing herself to be number one, she found herself trapped in a cycle of negativity, exhaustion, and fear. It was a wake-up call that led her to realize, 'Nothing will change unless I change.'

So Deborah sought out change. She learned to live in the prese...

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