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The Overcoming Adversity podcast discusses all things and people who have looked in the face of struggle and have come out on the other side.
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Take a second to imagine what it must have been like to be a 12 year old boy in the Bronx, NY during the worst crack-cocaine epidemic this country has ever seen. The violence, the gang banging lifestyle, the lack of structure or anyone to look up to but other thugs.
That is what it was like growing up for Anthony Colon. With no one to steer him differently, Anthony led a life that landed him in prison for decades, had him dealing drugs at the age of 13, losing his brother to a brutal murder, and so much more.
Today, Anthony is a better man who has dedicated his life to the service of others. He's filled with gratitude today because he knows whats on the other side. He is also a published author on Amazon and you can find his book HERE.
Enjoy the episode that belongs to the number 14.
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Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Episode number 13 has arrived and it can only be described as being taken on an emotional roller coaster.
Our guests this week on the Overcoming Adversity podcast are Cale and Jen S., a married couple out of the midwest. Their story involves loss but not just any loss. Cale and Jen tragically lost their 15 year old daughter after 13 years of her battling an unknown neurological disorder that devastated their household. While trying to balance caring for their youngest daughter and her medical issues, they had to try to maintain a sense of normalcy in their house for their other two children and, frankly, for themselves.
The two of them get real and emotional with us in the hope that they can inspire others who’ve lost a loved one to remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
There’s a few firsts in this episode for the OA podcast. The first time we’ve all gotten emotional so quickly, the first time we’ve had two guests on at once, and the first time the show effortlessly went on for almost an hour.
Please enjoy, Episode #13 and thank you for sharing with us, Cale and Jen.
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Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Welcome back, everyone! This is going to be one of your favorite episodes yet!
Similar to all of our past guests, Robin Styer has seen her fair share of adversities. From living with crippling alcoholism to raising three daughters on her own as a single mother to having 6 different boyfriends die, it's safe to say that "Robi" qualifies to be a guest on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast.
What is different about Robi, though, is that she has handled every single one of these adversities with grace and a half-full outlook.
This episode is a lesson in perspective, grace, patience, and understand.
Thank you, Robin for joining us!
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Happy Overcoming, everyone!
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Eric "Brooks" Birkhimer was no stranger to adversity by the time he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C.
At the time he was diagnosed, he had already been battling with a major substance use disorder as well as having his fair share of family struggles along the way.
When Brooks decided it was time to clean up his life, he went to war with his addiction and came out victorious. Some of the fruits of his victory was gaining the ability to meet his wife and start a family.
Life was sailing smoothly until he decided to clean up one more piece of his past...the Hepatitis C.
In episode 11 of the Overcoming Adversity Podcast, Brooks details the physical and psychological battles he had to endure for months while taking the medication Interferon (a now out-dated cure for Hep. C).
Once again, we find ourselves talking to another beacon of hope and another story of the power of the human spirit.
Thank you, Eric "Brooks" Birkhimer!
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
This guest was one of the first people we had in mind when starting this journey of sharing hope through incredible stories of overcoming adversity.
Michael Gonzales is the definition of resilient between coming from a home filled with gang violence to becoming a daily methamphetamine user at the age of 14 to his most recent battle of trying to obtain sole custody of his children and circumnavigate the rough seas of single parenthood.
Michael is well known in the field of behavioral health and has been a staple interventionist on A&E's Hit Television show, Intervention.
We are proud to call this incredible man our friend and, after listening to this episode, we believe you will learn EXACTLY why we love Michael the way we do.
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Until next time, friends! Keep fighting the good fight.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
A former Orthodox Jew, an person in their 30's that's been diagnosed with early on-set Parkinson's disease, an amputee, and a formally homeless person turned CEO all walk into a bar...What do they have in common?
They've all been guests on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast!
Listen as Amanda and Blake reflect back on what they've learned from their first four guests on the podcasts and how to apply those lessons to their lives.
Ultimately, this episode is a gentle reminder that being of service to others is the key to a fulfilling life and that we aren't defined by our diversities but we are defined by how we react to them!
Enjoy Episode Number 9!
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Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Jeanne Albaugh...A true adversity warrior and the guest this week on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast.
This incredible woman went from growing up in a house being physically and verbally abused to living a life of luxury to then losing it all and living under a bridge in Davie, Fl for 10 years while being addicted to substances.
Jeanne's remarkable journey eventually led her towards a life of fulfillment and gratitude. As she likes to say, she's gone from Homeless to CEO and the Non-profit she runs has an amazing mission. It's called Showering Love which is a mobile service that provides showers to people who are currently experiencing homelessness.
On a side note, we love to support our guests, so please take a moment to go to this link (CLICK HERE) and vote for her non-profit to receive much needed grant money to help continue on their very important mission of providing showers to the homeless.
Enjoy Episode 8 with Amanda, Blake, and Jeanne Albaugh.
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
This week's guest on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast with Amanda Marino and Blake Cohen is the incredibly resilient, Matthew Zetz.
Matthew is 43 years old, has been in recovery from a substance use disorder for 12 years, and has an incredible tale of overcoming adversity after he recently had one of his legs amputated after a horrific accident.
On this episode, Matthew tells us of the gut wrenching story that led to his amputation, how the people in his life kept him alive, and how his faith restored the grace he feels today.
You won't want to miss this one!
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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
This week's episode is a tale of survival and a race against time.
Kim Rogers, Assistant Principal and Single Mother, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease just a few short years ago. From pain to painful glares from others, Kim has worked so hard to prove to the world and this disease that it cannot get the best of her!
She is living proof that it is possible to overcome major adversity and works hard, every day, to be an example of that!
Enjoy this week's Overcoming Adversity Podcast with our special guest, Kim Rogers.
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
We were honored to be graced with the presence of Public Intellectual, Motivational Speaker, and Rapper, Ben Stone this week on the Overcoming Adversity Podcast!
There are many people we've met on our journeys but there are very few that have an impact every single time you talk to them and Ben is one of those. From his incredibly insightful perspective to his ability to freestyle rap at the drop of a hat, Ben works every single day to not only improve himself but improve the life of others.
On this show, Ben talks to us about what it means to be "in recovery from religion" and what it was like for him to walk away from a religion that he dedicated most of his life to and the challenges that presented.
Take the time to listen carefully because we can guarantee you will learn something from this episode and, if you're like us, you will leave it having fallen in love with the man that is Ben Stone.
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