GIVE A HECK
In the last 20 years, I have lived a life like many, by accident, going to work, go home get paid than the next day starting all over again, living on a proverbial hamster wheel. I can tell you though through coaching and mentorship, I learned that living a life on purpose is less stressful and ensures I am happy more days than not. My goal is to introduce you to guests, ideas, and thoughts that can help you learn that you to can “LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE, NOT BY ACCIDENT”.
Episodes
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Are you living paycheque to paycheque, wondering if you will ever escape the financial hamster wheel that keeps you trapped in survival mode? In this eyeopening episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck breaks down the harsh reality facing millions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond. A retirement crisis threatens to leave 88 to 91 percent of people either dead or dead broke by ...
🔥 Episode OverviewWhat does it take to reinvent yourself across industries and decades? In this inspiring episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Troy Horne, Broadway star, musician, entrepreneur, best selling author, and dedicated father. From starring as Tom Collins in RENT on Broadway to competing on NBC’s The Sing Off with Urban Method, Troy’s career has spanned music, television, and entrepreneurship.
But his most powerf...
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Have you ever wondered why some people command attention the moment they walk into a room while others seem to fade into the background? In this compelling episode of Give a Heck, Dwight reconnects with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist and fractional chief learning officer who has transformed his personal struggles into a powerful mission to help others own their presence and voice.
Jake’s journey is a testa...
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Have you ever caught yourself saying "I will never forgive them" or "I'm just not good with money" or "That's just how I am"? These aren't just thoughts, they are lines in the sand that keep you trapped in limiting beliefs and stuck in survival mode.
In this powerful solo episode, Dwight challenges you to examine the invisible walls you've built around your mindset and...
🔥 Episode OverviewHave you ever felt like life was asking you to rewrite your entire story? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, Dwight welcomes Kira Hartley Klinger, a transformational coach, speaker, and hybrid author whose journey is a masterclass in creative reinvention. From stay-at-home mom to resale entrepreneur to published author and speaker, Kira’s story is a blueprint for rising through uncertainty with courage and ...
🔥 Episode OverviewWhat’s holding you back from pursuing that business idea you’ve been thinking about?In this empowering episode of Give A Heck, Dwight welcomes Richard Gearhart, intellectual property attorney, founder of Gearhart Law, and cohost of the nationally syndicated radio show Passage to Profit. Richard is also an award-winning speaker, TV network expert guest, and recognized legal voice in entrepreneurship and innovation...
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What happens when Hollywood says no and life strips everything away? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Kay A. Oliver, an award-winning author and former Hollywood screenwriter, to explore how adversity can become the fuel for creative rebirth.
Kay’s career began behind the scenes at Universal Studios and DreamWorks, where she worked alongside cinematic giants including Steven Spielberg...
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Are you chasing success or curating it for the feed? In this soul-stirring episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Dr. Angelo Valenti, a consulting psychologist, author, and founder of The Company Psychologist, to explore what it truly means to live and lead authentically.
With over 40 years of experience guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations, Angelo shares how early life with his grandparents...
🔥 Episode OverviewAre you ready to harness the power of action, belief, and consistency to achieve your goals? In this high-impact episode of Give a Heck, Dwight sits down with Danny Lehr, a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning ambition into achievement.
Danny shares his remarkable journey from childhood mountain hikes with his father to building a multi-million dollar lifestyle brand. His story rev...
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What happens when your body breaks down but your spirit refuses to quit? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight sits down with Teresa Blaes, a resilient entrepreneur who has survived multiple heart attacks, open heart surgery, and complete vision loss and still presses forward with fierce faith and purpose.
Teresa shares how her medical trauma and family adversity became the foundation for a Christ ce...
🔥 Episode OverviewHave you ever wondered if your body is trying to tell you something? In this eye-opening episode of Give a Heck, Dwight sits down with Inna Segal, a visionary healer and best-selling author who transformed her own chronic pain into a powerful method for helping others.
Inna shares her extraordinary journey from debilitating health issues to spontaneous healing, and how this experience led her to develop a unique a...
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Have you ever felt invisible, silenced, or trapped by your past? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Deena Kordt, publisher of Life Changes and Divorce Magazine Canada, podcast host, and advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Deena’s journey from a strict religious upbringing and a 30-year abusive marriage to becoming a voice for the voiceless is nothing short of inspiring.
Deena shares how sh...
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How do you turn trauma into triumph? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Rory Paquette, a coach, author, and host of multiple podcasts who transformed a near-death experience and a painful past into a mission of faith, healing, and impact.
Rory’s story is a masterclass in resilience. From surviving childhood abuse and family hardship to embracing his calling through coaching and podcasting, he...
What if the key to massive entrepreneurial success isn’t a giant leap, but a single, intentional step?
In this inspiring episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, host Dwight Heck sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter a TEDx speaker, business and wellness coach, professor, and three‑time bestselling author, to explore how small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary personal and professional growth.
From her journey growing up in ...
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What does it take to rise from rock bottom and soar — literally — to new heights?
In this gripping episode of Give A Heck, host Dwight Heck welcomes Peter Mather, a man whose life reads like a cinematic comeback story. After 18 years of addiction, two suicide attempts, and a near-fatal heart attack, Peter didn’t just survive. He transformed. Today, he is a thriving entrepreneur, skydiving champion, certifi...
👤 Guest Bio – Matt Morizio
Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player turned wealth management entrepreneur, father of seven, and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. After spending five seasons in the Kansas City Royals minor league system, Matt faced a life-altering moment when he was released during spring training as a newlywed. That moment didn’t break him—it built him.
Today, Matt helps families redefine their relation...
👤 Guest Bio – Amy Koford (Amy the Happy Hypnotist)
Amy Koford, widely known as Amy the Happy Hypnotist, is a bestselling author, clinical hypnotherapist, motivational speaker, and dynamic performer. With thousands of one-on-one sessions under her belt, Amy has helped people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction through the transformative power of hypnosis. Her mission is to show the world that hypnosis isn’t mind cont...
👤 Guest Bio – Larry O'Nan
Larry O'Nan is a visionary leader, stewardship strategist, and author of Intentional Living and Giving. With over 40 years of experience coaching ministries and helping leaders embrace biblical generosity, Larry’s journey began with a single note: “Go for it. You have the freedom to fail.” That moment sparked a movement that has influenced global missions and transformed lives.From theater arts to ...
👤 Guest Bio – Willie BlakeWillie Blake is a high-performance career coach and inspirational leader who empowers dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals to transform their challenges into fuel for personal and professional growth. Diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade, Willie rejected the notion that it would define him. Instead, he forged a unique path to clarity, confidence, and leadership—leveraging his journey to help oth...
👤 Guest Bio – Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu)
Yusef Marshall, professionally known as Mista Yu, is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader whose life is built on service, transformation, and legacy. He’s a father, ordained minister, mentor, bestselling author, high-performance coach, and entrepreneur with a diverse background in business, computer programming, certified coaching, and culinary arts.
Raised in Brooklyn, Yusef developed a sharp ...
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