THE ONES WHO DARED

What happens when your life looks nothing like the dream you had in mind? 

In this episode, Dr. Heather Thompson Day joins us to discuss her latest book "What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure" and shares powerful insights about handling disappointment when life doesn't go according to plan. Through vulnerable stories and practical wisdom, she reveals how recognizing we're part of a larg...

What would you do if you were told you had 24 hours to live—while pregnant? In this powerful episode, Amy Suzanne, the CEO and founder of Pink Stork, unpacks her incredible journey from near-death health battles to building a thriving global wellness brand from her garage. Amy shares how her faith, resilience, and determination not only helped her survive but inspired her to help millions of women navigate their own health journeys...

What if your worst day became the beginning of your best life? At just 9 years old, John O’Leary was burned on 100% of his body in a gasoline explosion—and given a 1% chance to live. But instead of giving up, he chose to fight. And then he chose to lead.

In this raw and powerful conversation, John opens up about the explosion that changed everything, the quiet heroes who helped him through the darkness. We dive into how John wrestle...

"It is so natural to work to avoid pain, hardship, and suffering. People will travel thousands of miles, leave, or get very good at pretending in order to escape pain. But, what does it look like to stay, especially knowing it will be impossibly hard, heart-wrenching, and will push you beyond your human limits and desires?" -written by Lori & Justin Oberholzer  "Teach me to stay" blog on walkuphill.com

Lori O...

In this episode with Dr. Brooke Weinstein, a former pediatric occupational therapist turned nervous system regulation coach, to explore the often-overlooked key to emotional wellness: understanding how your unique brain and sensory system are wired.

After losing her husband to suicide, Dr. Weinstein rebuilt her life while raising two young children—not just through traditional mental health tools, but by deeply reconnecting with her...

In this inspiring conversation, Suzanne Heywood now the COO of one of Europe’s largest holding companies, opens up about her unbelievable childhood journey. 

When Suzanne Heywood was seven, her father announced their family would sail around the world. What was supposed to be a three-year adventure following Captain Cook's route turned into a ten-year struggle for survival and Suzanne's future.

Suzanne recounts her childhoo...

What happens when success becomes a mask—and control becomes a cage?

In this episode, Ashlee Ilg shares her powerful journey from perfection-driven college student to purpose-filled entrepreneur, speaker, and mother of five. Once addicted to achievement and validation—planning her life down to the calorie Ashlee hit a wall that forced her to face her deepest limitations.

That breaking point became the birthplace of transformation.

Now...

Elisabeth Bykoff is a powerhouse in the SaaS world—startup founder, investor, advisor, and global operator with over 17 years of experience scaling companies across the tech landscape. She is the Founder and CEO of Boxsy, an AI-powered SaaS platform helping startups scale. She is also an Operating Advisor at Alinea Ventures, supporting early-stage startups in CLM, fintech, AI, and DEI. Previously, she held leadership roles at Agilo...

Why not you?

When Anne Taylor Hartzell’s daughter left for college, she found herself in the quiet aftermath of empty nest grief. But instead of staying stuck, Anne chose to ask a life-changing question: “Why not us?” That single nudge sparked a profound journey—selling the family home of 17 years, moving to a lakeside retreat, launching a podcast, and eventually writing a powerful new book: All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your P...

What happens when three women—two of whom had never backpacked overnight—decide to hike 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail with 40-pound packs, all in honor of a grandmother who was forced to walk a similar distance at age 16 when taken by Nazis during WWII?

In this special episode, Lauren Elhajj, Stefanie Flynn, and I share the raw, unfiltered truth of our six-day journey through Shenandoah National Park—complete with trail blisters...

In this Mother’s Day episode, I share 10 important life lessons I learned from observing my incredible mother, Olya—who was born in the Soviet Union during a time of significant persecution and adversity. Her story includes experiences of living under KGB surveillance, being denied an education due to her beliefs, and her brave immigration to the U.S. Her life stands as a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and joy amidst suff...

What happens when life feels like too much for too long? In this powerful episode, Kara Stout joins us to share her remarkable journey through wave after wave of loss—from surviving a near-stroke just one month after marriage, to losing both parents to cancer, enduring a decade-long path to motherhood through infertility and adoption, and experiencing the heartbreak of a failed adoption before finally bringing home her daughter, No...

Navigating the Fourth Trimester with Rachel Taylor: Essential Insights for Postpartum Recovery

Postpartum recovery is far more than a six-week checkup—it's a profound physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation that deserves greater care and attention. In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Taylor, a registered nurse with 15 years of experience in mother-baby care and author of After Baby Comes: Physical, Spiritual and E...

Have you ever said yes to something that stretched you beyond your capacity? 

In a few weeks, I’ll be hiking 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail with two of my  friends, Lauren and Stef. Both are marathon runners. It’s not just for the adventure (though it’s definitely going to be one). It’s to honor my grandmother, Tasia.

At 16, she was forced by Nazi soldiers to walk nearly that same distance—67 miles—with nothing but a letter from h...

Living for over a century gives a unique lens on what truly matters. In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Drick, a radiant 103-year-old who shares her extraordinary journey and the powerful simplicity behind her long, fulfilling life. From milking cows at six years old to sewing thousands of unipads for women in developing countries—her story is one of resilience, purpose, and everyday joy.

Key Takeaways from Rebecca’s 103 Year...

Betty Baker, a 101-year-old, shares her joyful journey through life, engaging in activities like crossword puzzles, reading, and painting despite physical limitations. Key points include:

• Approaching 102, she remains mentally sharp and active.
• Everyday she pushes herself to stay engaged rather than sedentary.
• A 63-year marriage highlighted the importance of shared values.
• Caring for her husband with Alzheimer's 
• Her experience ...

Mary Morantz shares her journey from a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia to Yale Law School, exploring how growing up without resources creates deeply ingrained patterns of self-doubt and self-sabotage that follow us into adulthood. She reveals surprisingly simple shifts to break free from limiting beliefs and stop playing small, even when we feel simultaneously called to something greater while doubting we'll ever ge...

Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She founded Restorasis, which promotes workplace wellbeing through the 7 Types of Rest Framework™ aimed at burnout prevention and work-life balance. As a busy physician, author, and mother, she helps high-achievers address work-rest imbalances and achieve a thriving lifestyle. 

An international wellness expert, she has been fe...