Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast
Lifejacked is when an unplanned or sudden event occurs in your life and derails you from your intended goal, purpose, or path. This is an inspirational podcast that interviews guests who have overcome adversity or exhibited extreme resilience after setbacks and/or obstacles. Listen to these stories of triumph and victory from people who did not give up. Visit http://www.lifejackedpodcast.c... for more resources and to sign up for resilience coaching with Dr. Jacobs.
Episodes
August 11, 2025 • 35 mins
Discover how Ilene Marcus transformed generational trauma into personal power in this compelling episode. Growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors taught her to stay small, but life had bigger plans. Despite facing rare cancer, personal betrayals, and childhood challenges, Ilene emerged as a successful author and inventor through remarkable resilience and unexpected humor.
The conversation delves deep into how historical trauma...
The conversation delves deep into how historical trauma...
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August 7, 2025 • 48 mins
Discover how Dr. Ravi Iyer transformed his unique perspective on ADHD from a perceived limitation into a powerful cognitive advantage. In this captivating episode of Lifejacked, Dr. Iyer shares his remarkable journey from India to Harvard Medical School, while offering groundbreaking insights into neurodiversity and personal growth.
Drawing from his own experiences with Asperger's and ADHD, Dr. Iyer explains how these conditions, wh...
Drawing from his own experiences with Asperger's and ADHD, Dr. Iyer explains how these conditions, wh...
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August 4, 2025 • 35 mins
Discover how Dr. Cali Estes transformed from being homeless twice to becoming a renowned transformational coach and founder of Sober On Demand. With just $300 in her bank account, she took a leap of faith that led to landing her first $2,500 client within 24 hours.
Known as the "female Dr. Drew," Cali breaks barriers in the male-dominated addiction treatment field while staying true to her authentic self. Her innovative approach foc...
Known as the "female Dr. Drew," Cali breaks barriers in the male-dominated addiction treatment field while staying true to her authentic self. Her innovative approach foc...
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July 28, 2025 • 31 mins
Discover how a health crisis became the wake-up call that transformed one woman's life from overwhelmed mother to empowered motivational speaker. In this powerful episode of Lifejacked, Dr. Ro speaks with Brooke DeBoer who shares her raw and inspiring journey through toxic relationships, bullying, and the challenges of single motherhood.
Learn how Brooke's "year of you" philosophy revolutionized her approach to self-care through the...
Learn how Brooke's "year of you" philosophy revolutionized her approach to self-care through the...
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July 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Phillip Quinones shares the profound impact of his mother Lydia's sacrifices, revealing how her pursuit of education and unconditional love built the foundation for his resilience.
In this powerful episode, Phillip and Dr. Ro challenge stereotypes about single parenting while exploring the complexities of building resilience in romantic relationships.
They discuss:
- The true nature of resilience through life's challenges
- Setting hea...
In this powerful episode, Phillip and Dr. Ro challenge stereotypes about single parenting while exploring the complexities of building resilience in romantic relationships.
They discuss:
- The true nature of resilience through life's challenges
- Setting hea...
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July 14, 2025 • 34 mins
Imagine going blind in a London tube station at age 28 - this was just the beginning of Daniel MacQueen's extraordinary story of survival and transformation. After experiencing a life-threatening brain hemorrhage that left him in a medically induced coma for four weeks, Daniel faced the daunting challenge of relearning basic skills like walking and talking.
Through sheer determination and the unwavering support of his loved ones, pa...
Through sheer determination and the unwavering support of his loved ones, pa...
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July 7, 2025 • 35 mins
From devastating brain tumor to groundbreaking innovation: discover how former athlete John Graham Harper turned personal tragedy into triumph with LumaFlex, a revolutionary red light therapy device.
In this compelling episode of LifeJacked, Dr. Ro interviews Harper about his remarkable transformation from a promising sports career to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur. After facing life-altering health challenges and brain surg...
In this compelling episode of LifeJacked, Dr. Ro interviews Harper about his remarkable transformation from a promising sports career to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur. After facing life-altering health challenges and brain surg...
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June 30, 2025 • 27 mins
In this powerful episode, Willie Handler shares his remarkable journey of uncovering buried family trauma through writing his memoir "Out from the Shadows." As the child of Holocaust survivors, Willie's story illuminates the profound impact of generational trauma and the healing power of confronting one's past.
Through candid conversation with Dr. Ro, Willie reveals how his wife's encouragement led him to explore his family's Holoca...
Through candid conversation with Dr. Ro, Willie reveals how his wife's encouragement led him to explore his family's Holoca...
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June 16, 2025 • 38 mins
Discover how Mario Wissa transformed from a confused teenager in Cairo to a published author and military veteran in Nashville. His remarkable story showcases the power of resilience as he overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and personal obstacles to build a meaningful life in the United States.
Through tears and determination, Mario mastered English, served in the military, and eventually published three books. His jou...
Through tears and determination, Mario mastered English, served in the military, and eventually published three books. His jou...
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June 9, 2025 • 45 mins
Deborah Rudell's remarkable journey from spiritual betrayal to profound healing captivates in this powerful episode. After experiencing the shocking revelation of her spiritual teacher's public deception at the Rajneesh Param community, Deborah embarked on a transformative path that led her to Kauai's healing shores.
Through the meditative process of rebuilding an old boat – sanding, varnishing, and connecting with the ocean – she d...
Through the meditative process of rebuilding an old boat – sanding, varnishing, and connecting with the ocean – she d...
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June 2, 2025 • 34 mins
Discover the extraordinary story of Gina Economopoulos, who transformed profound loss into a mission of healing. After losing her mother at 22, Gina's search for meaning led her to spend 12 years in a convent, only to face rejection and a subsequent battle with alcoholism. Her remarkable journey takes unexpected turns, from serving as a Franciscan nun to finding love, confronting addiction, and ultimately becoming an end-of-life do...
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May 31, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, I welcome Andy Campbell, an inspiring survivor who has navigated tremendous adversity, including childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Andy reflects on the lessons learned from his mother's battle with cancer, highlighting her resilience as a foundational influence in his life.
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his unders...
He emphasizes the importance of witnessing both triumphs and struggles, which shaped his unders...
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May 26, 2025 • 35 mins
Ever wondered how social media is reshaping our perception of beauty? Dr. Daniel Kaufman, a board-certified plastic surgeon, takes us on an eye-opening journey through the complex relationship between social media, beauty standards, and self-acceptance.
In this compelling episode, Dr. Kaufman explores:
The double-edged sword of social media's influence on beauty ideals
Why teens are particularly vulnerable to unrealistic beauty standa...
In this compelling episode, Dr. Kaufman explores:
The double-edged sword of social media's influence on beauty ideals
Why teens are particularly vulnerable to unrealistic beauty standa...
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May 19, 2025 • 49 mins
What happens when a successful basketball coach loses everything - including his two young daughters? Randy Brown's powerful story of loss, addiction, and ultimate redemption will move you to tears and inspire hope. As a respected coach who trained NBA stars like Steve Kerr, Randy's life took a dramatic turn following the tragic death of his daughters, leading him down a path of destructive coping mechanisms and eventual incarcerat...
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May 12, 2025 • 42 mins
Discover how a life-altering diagnosis of brain lesions became the catalyst for profound personal transformation in this powerful episode. Natalie "Nat Nat" Bedard, a single mother of three boys including twins, shares her remarkable journey from crisis to becoming an energy healing specialist and podcast host.
Through vulnerable storytelling, Natalie explores:
- Navigating parenthood in the digital age
- The power of authentic connec...
Through vulnerable storytelling, Natalie explores:
- Navigating parenthood in the digital age
- The power of authentic connec...
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May 5, 2025 • 29 mins
Step into a powerful conversation with Linda Knipe, a counselor who transformed her personal trauma into a mission of healing. After surviving a devastating assault, Linda's journey through therapy became a testament to the importance of finding the right support system and confronting buried emotions.
In this raw and honest episode, discover:
-Why the first therapist isn't always the right fit
-How being a people pleaser impacts ment...
In this raw and honest episode, discover:
-Why the first therapist isn't always the right fit
-How being a people pleaser impacts ment...
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April 28, 2025 • 31 mins
Discover how devastating personal loss and a daughter's health crisis became the catalyst for Melissa Vera's remarkable transformation from teacher to successful blogger. In this moving episode, Melissa opens up about how the loss of her father and life's unexpected challenges pushed her to reimagine her path and embrace her true calling.
Through candid conversation, Melissa shares powerful insights about:
- Overcoming the fear of ...
Through candid conversation, Melissa shares powerful insights about:
- Overcoming the fear of ...
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April 21, 2025 • 37 mins
Dive into an incredible story of maternal strength as Keri Henson shares her journey through a series of life-altering challenges. When her nine-month-old son was diagnosed with cancer, it was just the beginning of an unexpected path that would test her limits. Through her son's cancer treatment, the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, and a horrific accident where her seven-year-old was struck by a truck while riding his bike, Keri e...
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April 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Deb Krier's powerful story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Diagnosed with stage four triple positive breast cancer in 2015, and later thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb transformed her adversity into action. Despite the initial shock of her diagnosis, which progressed rapidly from stage zero to stage four, Deb refused to let cancer define her.
Instead, she channeled her energy into empowering other "cancer warriors" t...
Instead, she channeled her energy into empowering other "cancer warriors" t...
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April 4, 2025 • 52 mins
Discover how youth empowerment speaker Lawrence Chrystopher Harris transformed his painful past of childhood abuse into a powerful mission of hope. In this compelling episode of "Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast," Lawrence shares his remarkable journey from feeling powerless and battling complex PTSD to becoming a beacon of resilience for young people.
Through raw and honest conversation with Dr. Ro, Lawrence reveals how therapy, ...
Through raw and honest conversation with Dr. Ro, Lawrence reveals how therapy, ...
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