Positively Undefeated

The episode features an interview with singer-songwriter Emily Elgin. Emily shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma from an abusive childhood and domestic violence in her past relationships. She talks about how growing up witnessing domestic violence warped her understanding of love and led her to be drawn to violent partners as a young adult, despite the relationships not starting ...

The episode features a conversation between the host Burl and his guest Glen Gatling of Lawton, Oklahoma. Glen is the founder of the non-profit organization "All About Understanding" and the for-profit business "Understood", both focused on teaching social and emotional life skills.

Glen shares his very personal story of how his oldest daughter be...

The episode features a conversation with Whitney Foster, a woman from Lawton, Oklahoma who opens up about her personal struggles with mental health, suicide attempts, and finding healing.

The episode begins with Whitney sharing a vulnerable audio clip she had previously recorded about feeling hopeless and unmotivated. This led to the host learning...

In this episode, we have a candid conversation between the host, Burl, and his guest, Pete. The discussion delves into their personal struggles with depression, addiction, and traumatic experiences that have shaped their lives.

Burl starts by opening up about his own silent battles with depression and the challenges he faced in seeking help. He no...

The episode features an interview with Jerry Essary Jr., a published author who has written two faith-based books sharing his powerful personal testimony. Jerry opens up about the traumatic events and struggles in his life that ultimately led to his spiritual awakening and conversion to Christianity. 

Jerry discusses the challenges of writing his first book "When Faith Comes to Town", which took him 7 years due to the emotional dif...

The podcast episode focuses on the issue of substance abuse, particularly the dangers of the opioid crisis and the prevalence of fentanyl. The guest, Steve Berry, is a certified alcohol and drug counselor who shares his insights from 15 years of experience working in substance use treatment programs.

Berry discusses his own personal struggles with alcoholism, recounting ...

On the podcast "Positively Undefeated," Burl Stricker and Emily Tuck discuss their struggles in daily life and express a hope for finding the strength to start the day positively. They share excitement about an upcoming event in Midland, Texas, with live music, a live auction, and inspiring speakers. Listeners are encouraged to follow and review the podcast on various platforms. The topic of relationships is explored, with the spea...

In this conversation, we discuss the upcoming events and the importance of peer support in mental health.

We are excited about our event in Midland, Texas, where we aim to raise awareness about suicide and provide support to survivors. Suicide rates in Oklahoma and Texas have been alarming, and we recognize the need to make an impact in these areas. We encourage donations to help us spread our message nationally and provide local s...

Burl and Rhonda have an encouraging discussion about dealing with life's struggles and finding ways to stay "positively undefeated." 

They discuss the importance of acknowledging trauma and loss and how to properly grieve and heal. Rhonda mentions a hospice assessment tool that looks at risk factors for families over 5 years...

In this episode of Positively Undefeated, we are joined by Melissa Boecker, the owner of an online training and personal training business. Melissa is passionate about making fitness accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or location. She runs challenge groups and offers both in-person and online training to motivate and support individuals through their fitness journeys.

Support our podcast pro...

In this part of the conversation, we dive into the origins of Even One Less, our nonprofit organization.   Debby and Burl, our cofounders share the experience of the loss of Darrell and Justin Brewster, and the family's journey to resilience after tragedy. 

Support our podcast production by making a donation to Even One Less here. 

Visit our website for more information at www.evenoneless.com

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In this episode, I start off by sharing my own personal struggles with feeling unmotivated and gray. However, we quickly shifted the focus to the podcast positively undefeated, which aims to highlight the strength of ordinary people in the face of daily struggles. We speak with Dr. Lyden Odukwu, a board member at Even One Less, about the topic of chronic pain and its connection to mental health. Dr. Odukwu explains that pain manage...

Donny Liles and I discussed the importance of vulnerability and humility in building fellowship and unity among believers. We emphasized the power of prayer and shared personal experiences of praying for others. We highlighted the need to prioritize the needs of others in our prayers and stressed the significance of having a supportive community. We also talked about the impact prayer can have on people's lives and how it can bring...

Debby and Burl, co-founders of Even One Less, talk about Debby's life and the start up of the organization. 

Support our podcast production by making a donation to Even One Less here. 

Visit our website for more information at www.evenoneless.com

00:00:00 Embracing Our Imperfections and Seeking Answers as Men
00:00:18 Introductions and Podcast Promotion
00:11:03 The Tragic Loss of My First Husband
00:12:08 F...

In this episode, Emily and Burl delve into the importance of vulnerability and creating safe spaces for sharing our stories. They discuss the fear of judgment and the masks we wear to protect ourselves from being made fun of or seen as inadequate. They emphasize the need for courage to be vulnerable and choose appropriate places to open up. They share personal experiences of being more open and vulnerable, and the positive response...

Burl and Donny discuss their own experience with suicidal thoughts and the spiritual battle they faced, emphasizing the need for empathy and acknowledging that anyone can be affected. They expresses their love for the idea of focusing on similarities rather than differences and finds it heartbreaking to witness children struggling with mental health. They mention reaching out to their conversation partner to explore the spiritual a...

In this episode of "Positively Undefeated," we have a casual conversation with guest Jeremy about our experiences living in Western Oklahoma and our love for the windy environment. We mention the video we shot at a location with crosses and the peaceful feeling we experienced there. We clarify our involvement in Rob's Ranch and Path to Miracles and discuss our positive impressions of a rehab facility we have visited. We go on to em...

Burl speaks with Eric Easter about his involvement with Path to Miracles and his relationship with Sarah. He explains that he and Jeremy Gray, both with a history of addiction, serve at Trinity Fellowship's Path to Miracles. Eric is the chaplain and spends time with the men in the program, leading worship, reading devotionals, and offering one-on-one support. We discuss the positive impact the program has had and the importance of ...