Caraline's Adventure - Incredible true stories of resilience, challenge and personal growth

After a devastating football injury left Eric paralyzed from the neck down, doctors gave him the devastating prognosis that he’d never walk again. But he wasn’t done fighting. With unshakable faith and unstoppable grit, Eric defied the odds—learning to walk again and reclaiming his future.

Now, Eric is chasing an entirely new dream: fashion design. As a rising talent at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), he’s turning pa...

At 13, Alex was depressed, acne prone, out of shape, smoking, drinking, and vaping. 

After doing some research, he discovered that diet was the key to gut and skin inflammation, and completely changed his diet to clear his skin. He continued to eat healthy and work out, and looked for a venue to share what he had learned. Alex become a content creator with a growing following of over 400k, with the goal to inspire and teach everyone...

Talia Smith was disabled by 3 pills of Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic. 

Because she did not know about black box medical warnings, she went went from being happy, healthy, and physically fit to nearly dying in Hospice within a few months. 

After battling her way back from the edge of death and no longer on hospice, Talia is now an advocate for education on fluoroquinolone toxicity and MCAS. 

Still unable to walk, she joins us from...

Paul Doughty is a dedicated public and survivor speaker. His life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul wrestled with circumstances that steered him down a path of despair. However, with unwavering determination and an intrinsic belief in the possibility of change, he has turned his tale of adversity into one of triumph. His story illuminates...

Lathan is an online weight loss coach who lost 100 pounds and now helps others do the same. 

He specializes in helping busy adults ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and build a sustainable, results-driven lifestyle. Through a mix of practical strategy and mindset coaching, he makes long-term weight loss feel doable.

www.bassbuiltfitness.com

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10 years after a catastrophic motorcycle accident, Kerri had to make the heartbreaking decision between keeping or amputating her unhealed broken foot, which was holding her in extreme pain. 

The biggest uncertainty was whether her life will improve after the amputation, there was no way to know. 

Now, she is a thriving mom of two, teaching others how to empower their lives and boldly advocating for disability awa...

Gina Schuh is a full-time wheelchair user due to a cervical spinal cord injury at the age of 18. 

After becoming a quadriplegic, Gina obtained her bachelors in political science and her juris doctor to aid in her advocacy for people with disabilities. 

Gina has successfully lobbied nationally for legislation that benefits people with disabilities, especially wheelchair users. She is also an accomplished artist, selling out paintings ...

James Phelps has what many men would consider to be the perfect job. He photograph swimming in lingerie for magazines, print work, and online.

James was one of the first photographers back in the late 2000 working with curvy models and photographing with the same attention to detail as their slimmer counterparts. 

James also has cerebral palsy. 

Join us as we discuss a variety of topics, including how cerebral palsy impacts his photog...

Claire Tomlinson has always been driven, motivated, focused on success. 

But when that need for control ultimately lead to eating disorder, Claire had to find other tools to help her handle the complexities of life.

Changing her relationship with food, learning how to meditate, and other tools ultimately lead her to new levels of success.

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When Tariq McIver lost his father as a child. And then, when he suffered a major sports injury in college, it temporarily sidetracked his plans for the future. 

But then he saw it as a redirection rather than a career ender, join us as we discussed how he followed that new path into body building. 

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Foster care and adoption survivor. 

Veteran. 

Amputee. 

No matter what challenges life has thrown his way, Derek Jeske has looked for ways to give back. Join us in this discussion of challenges, growth, and always looking for ways to give back. 

Learn more about Derek at https://valleyofthesunlifecoach.com/

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In this interview I speak with AnneMoss Rogers who is the epitome of turning pain into grace. She lost her son to death by suicide, and from that was born her mission to helping others weather the storms of self harm. 

AnneMoss is a mental health speaker, suicide prevention speaker, mental health education expert, trainer, and consultant. 

After her 20-year-old son, Charles died by suicide in 2015, AnneMoss wrote her award-winning me...

Celebrity chef, founder of the “Miyoko’s” line of vegan products, and culinary alchemist Miyoko Schinner is the most incredible hostess. 

But it’s her passion to spread consciousness and  compassion that really strikes you when you talk with her. 

When I launched this podcast, I was asked repeatedly to talk why I went vegan, and I realized Miyoko was the perfect person to have this discussion with. 

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In this episode, I talk with my good friend LaGabriel Redic about the power of passion and how it can shape your life. 

From his service in the United States Navy, through his education to gaining his masters degree, Gabe has dug deep into personal passion to find success. 

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When “Dirk“  landed his dream job straight out of a grad school, he thought his life was destined to follow the carefully laid out trajectory he had planned. 

Fancy degree. High-paying job. Expensive trips and luxury lifestyle. 

Little did he know that receiving a promotion at work would kick off a series of events which would accidentally result in him becoming an illegal alien. 

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This first season has been a blast! 

I am so grateful for the support and feedback each of you have provided, and am so thankful for each one of you that has taken the time to listen to an episode!

The 5 star reviews on Spotify are greatly appreciated as well!

And I’m grateful for the people who have come and brought their truth and their experiences to the interviews, it’s been an incredible learning opp...

Sometimes, the bravest moves are to simply stand in your own space and openly own your truth, especially the first time. 

Join us for a powerful discussion with Adrienne Baranowski, a friend from high school, who talks openly for the first time about bullying and sexual abuse, and how she poured that pain into creating beautiful music. 

Please note, names have been removed when they were mentioned during the interview.  

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