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Life-Changing Challengers

Conversations with individuals who overcame adversity by taking unorthodox routes to results beyond expectations.

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Embracing Authenticity – Joshua Caraballo’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Feb. 18, 2025

Embracing Authenticity – Joshua Caraballo’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Joshua Caraballo shares his journey of self-acceptance, breaking free from religious conditioning, and using psychology to turn misfortunes into strengths.
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Overcoming Adversity and Creating a Joyful Rebellion – James Walters’ Journey
Feb. 14, 2025

Overcoming Adversity and Creating a Joyful Rebellion – James Walters’ Journey

Discover James Walters’ journey from loss to purpose. Learn how resilience, mindset shifts, and creativity helped him build a life of joy and fulfillment.
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Finding Strength in Grief – Dr. Lynn Banis on Overcoming Loss and Rebuilding Life
Feb. 11, 2025

Finding Strength in Grief – Dr. Lynn Banis on Overcoming Loss and Rebuilding Life

Discover how Dr. Lynn Banis helps widows heal and rebuild after loss. Her coaching and community support guide them to a fulfilling next chapter of life.
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Making Tamales and Making Moves: Leslie Alvarez on Resilience
Feb. 7, 2025

Making Tamales and Making Moves: Leslie Alvarez on Resilience

Leslie Alvarez shares her journey from financial struggles to entrepreneurship, proving that resilience and hustle can turn obstacles into opportunities.
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Recent Blog Posts

Joshua Caraballo: Overcoming Struggles to Embrace Authenticity
Feb. 18, 2025

Joshua Caraballo: Overcoming Struggles to Embrace Authenticity

Joshua Caraballo had spent years trying to fit into a world that didn’t seem to have a place for him. From a strict religious upbringing to years of self-doubt and internal conflict, he had learned to suppress who he truly …

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A Joyful Rebellion Against Adversity
Feb. 14, 2025

A Joyful Rebellion Against Adversity

Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, but how we respond to them defines our journey. James Walters—author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker—has faced adversity head-on, transforming pain into purpose. Through his podcast,…

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Dr. Lynn Banis – Guiding Widows to Healing and New Purpose
Feb. 11, 2025

Dr. Lynn Banis – Guiding Widows to Healing and New Purpose

Grief is an inevitable part of life, but for those who have lost a spouse, it can feel like an insurmountable journey. Dr. Lynn Banis, a grief and resilience mentor and founder of Widows Rising Together, has turned her personal …

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About the Host

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Brad Minus

Host / Endurance Coach

Brad is a USAT Level I Certified Triathlon Coach, a Healthy Running Certified Running Coach, a Lydiard Level II Certified Running Coach, an RRCA Certified Running Coach, and certified in Personal Sports Nutrition. Brad has completed many endurance challenges, including 5 Ironman Triathlons, 25 Half Ironman triathlons, 40 Marathons, a 50-mile Ultra Marathon, and many other shorter distance triathlons and road races. His clients tend to be new runners and triathletes in the over-40 age groups looking to finish their first endurance challenges, reach for that first podium finish, or strive to improve. His podcast Life-Changing Challengers goes beyond endurance sports into people who have endured life and have come out of adversity, obstacles, injuries, and strife in uncommon ways.