IronWill

IronWill

What does it mean to have IronWill? IronWill is defined as: A burning determination that cannot be stopped or hindered by anything; Willing to do anything to get a desired out come; Extremely resilient. We will be talking to every day people, who have had their lives changed by a traumatic event, Brain Injury, divorce, loss of a loved one, anything where having an IronWill was the only choice they had. We will learn from their struggles and how they overcame the hard times. We will learn how having an IronWill has changed them and molded them into who they are today. This podcast is about growth, and always being willing to learn, and to grow as a human being.

Episodes

One Of My Favorite Episodes. “Overcome Yourself” Ethan Schmidt

January 28, 2022 • 43 mins
Ethan Schmidt grew up as a small town kid in Maryland. Because of an injury he suffered while playing in the woods near his home, he was prescribed Percocet which led to an opiate addiction. We talk to Ethan about living in his truck in Baltimore, going to friends funerals, going to rehab and finally finding the IronWill to turn his life around. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podca...
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Re-Release: “Integrity” With John Busch

January 12, 2022 • 59 mins
IronWill interviews John Bush. He is a father, a friend and just a real down to earth man. We talk to him about the trials he has faced in his life as well as his greatest accomplishments. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.IronWill.us or on your favorite podcast platform thank you all for listening.
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Re-Release: Make Your Bed” Todd Nielsen

January 9, 2022 • 69 mins
IronWill podcast sits down with Todd Nielsen of Nielsen Training And Consulting. Todd talks about his time on the police force where he was involved with numerous human trafficking cases and the challenges he had to deal with as a result. This was a really good episode that I feel a lot of people can learn from and gain new respect for what these officers go through on a day to day basis.
You can listen to this podcast on our websi...
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75: Learning To Be Indifferent To What Makes No Difference With Keith McCoy

November 17, 2021 • 60 mins
Keith McCoy and his wife Keri have been together 25 years. After having their eighth child, Keri suffered a stroke. Keith tells their story and how they learned that they could not control everything and how to shift their focus onto only what they can control. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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74: “Go To The Place That You Least Want To Go” Owen Johnston

October 20, 2021 • 50 mins
This week on The IronWill podcast, Dr. Owen Johnston shares some of his life experiences, both good and bad and how he has, and continues to find ways to grow from those events, mentally and physically.
You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform. Be good to yourself 🤙🏻
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73: “Overcome Yourself” Ethan Schmidt

September 22, 2021 • 43 mins
Ethan Schmidt grew up as a small town kid in Maryland. Because of an injury he suffered while playing in the woods near his home, he was prescribed Percocet which led to an opiate addiction. We talk to Ethan about living in his truck in Baltimore, going to friends funerals, going to rehab and finally finding the IronWill to turn his life around. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podca...
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72: “What You Say About Yourself Matters” Teresa Valenzuela

September 8, 2021 • 46 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast Jon Chase and I are able to speak with Teresa Valenzuela. Teresa is a 57 year old woman who has been in a wheelchair for 30 years. She has been taking her life back the past 5 years, after being addicted to drugs. She now has a job at a Tech nonprofit in San Diego California and is doing great. It was an honor to hear how she turned her life around. She is on Facebook and encourages any one t...
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71: “The Secret To Success Is Found In Your Daily Routine”

September 1, 2021 • 40 mins
Jon Chase and I had a podcast scheduled but something happened at her work and she ended up there all night. As we were talking I just decided to press record. This was a very fun episode to do, so if it’s something that you guys like, we would love to do some more like this. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.IronWill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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70: “Nothing Good In Life Is Easy” Talisha Bryan

August 25, 2021 • 46 mins
This episode of the IronWill podcast we talked to Talisha Bryan, she talks to us about her struggles with addiction, being locked up and all about her recovery. The video version of this podcast will be on Talisha’s YouTube channel (Diamond Cutting Queen) also you can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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69: “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” Jessica Scantling

August 18, 2021 • 49 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast we have the opportunity to speak with Jessica Scantling. She tells us about her battle with diverticulitis, resulting in ptsd and her gaining 140lbs. She also tells us her why behind her weight loss journey. Check this podcast out on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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68: “Suffering Is Essential” With Grace Miller

July 21, 2021 • 60 mins
Jon Chase and I got to sit down and hear Grace Miller’s story. Grace has seen a lot of challenges in her life, but hasn’t let the hard times define her, she keeps pushing on everyday and keeps a positive outlook on life. So join us and listen to her incredible story. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.IronWill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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67: “Give To Others What You Need From Them“ With Heath White

July 14, 2021 • 64 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast we interviewed Heath White. We talked about every thing from being a second string bullpen catcher in college, to where he was on 9-11-01. We had a really great conversation and want to thank Heath for all he does for those around him. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.IronWill.us or on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening.
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Re-release: Heath White Is A Beast.

July 12, 2021 • 53 mins
Shane Warner and Jon Chase had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Heath White on the IronWill podcast. They talked to him about joining the Air Force after going to college. They talked to him about his kids and the challenge of being the parent of down syndrome child. Heath is a marathon runner, and has pushed Paisley in a cart in multiple marathons. Heath is an inspirational person who excels in all that he does and he...
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66: “Nothing Will Work Unless You Do” With Sydney Savage

June 28, 2021 • 44 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast, Jon Chase and I interview Sydney Savage. She is a personal trainer at Chase Movement gym. We talk to Sydney about what made her want to become a personal trainer, her weight loss journey and how she stays motivated in the gym. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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Team IronWill Check In

June 15, 2021 • 7 mins
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65: We Talk To My Dad About My Upcoming Brain Surgery

June 7, 2021 • 30 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast. My Dad, Keith Warner makes an appearance to talk with Jon Chase and me about my upcoming brain surgery. I honestly didn’t think we would ever get him on the podcast. He explains why I need the surgery and a little bit about the details of it. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.IronWill.us or on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you all for listening.
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64: Jamie Merritt

June 2, 2021 • 57 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast, we speak to Jammie Merritt about her brother Daniel. Daniel was run over by a car while leaving a San Diego Chargers game, resulting a Traumatic Brain Injury. During parts of this podcast we were experiencing static noise so I apologize for that. We are planning to have Jamie on the podcast again soon to revisit the parts that were hard to hear. You can listen to this podcast on our website ...
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63: Joe Kent

May 24, 2021 • 61 mins
Joe Kent is running for Congress in Washington state. He also was a Green Beret, and is a gold star husband. I apologize for the distortion on this episode, we home to have Joe on again in the future. Thank you Joe for what you are doing for our country.
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62: “Did I Live, Did I Love, Did I Matter” With Jon Chase

May 12, 2021 • 57 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast, Jon Chase finishes his story about losing his Sister to cancer and his Dad to a stroke. We discuss the ways that you can make losing a loved one easier to deal with. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.com or on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you.
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61: Jon Chase Expands On His Story

May 5, 2021 • 49 mins
On this episode of the IronWill podcast Jon Chase and I sit down and expand on his story. You will hear more about his childhood and his lack of leadership growing up. It is amazing to me that Jon is such a motivated person and that he is as successful as he is. You can listen to this podcast on our website www.ironwill.us or on your favorite podcast platform.
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