Mental Health Posts

Mental health challenges are often complex, deeply personal, and can leave long-lasting effects on one’s life. Ruth Poniarski, an accomplished artist and author of Journey of the Self, shared her powerful story of navigating mental illness, sh…

Hello, fellow wanderers and wonderers! 🌍✨ Have you ever felt the irresistible pull of distant lands, the allure of new cultures, and the profound insights that come with stepping outside your comfort zone? If so, you’re in for a treat! Our la…

Here are some of my favorite lessons learned from Lucie Ptasnzik's episode. 1. Passion's Early Sparks   - From a young age, Lucie Ptasznik had an unwavering passion for horses, highlighting the importance of early dreams and desires. 2. …

Have you ever found yourself inspired by the sheer will and determination of someone who turned their childhood passion into a thriving business? Meet Lucie Ptasnik, a speaker and entrepreneur whose journey from a young horse enthusiast to the found…

Introduction Welcome back to Life Changing Challengers! In episode 19, we have the incredible story of Lynn Weimar, a multifaceted professional who has overcome tremendous challenges to find her true calling. Lynn is not only an author and weight l…

  Life has a way of presenting us with challenges that can seem insurmountable. For Coach Jonathan McLernon, those challenges included surviving a traumatic attack, battling self-destructive habits, and finding his way through years of emotion…

Derrick Johnson’s story is not just about fitness, it's about personal transformation, mental strength, and turning adversity into empowerment. In this insightful conversation, Derrick shares his journey from a challenging ch…

In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to get lost in the noise of systems—be it educational, political, or economic. Yet, every so often, we encounter ideas that remind us of our inherent, unique human value. In a recent conversation wi…

In the fifteenth episode of our podcast, we welcomed Daniel Packard, a UC Berkeley engineer turned mental health innovator, whose life story and unconventional approach to overcoming anxiety and fear offer both inspiration and practical guidance. Hi…

Win Charles is not just a name, but a symbol of triumph and indefatigable spirit. Her story, which we delve into in this podcast episode, begins in the frosty town of Aspen, Colorado, where she was born with cerebral palsy—a condition that was…