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Healing Episodes

March 14, 2025

From Surviving to Thriving – Danielle Young on Overcoming Trauma and Reclaiming Strength

In this compelling episode of Life-Changing Challengers , host Brad Minus sits down with Danielle Young , a master life coach, yoga teacher, speaker, and author of the upcoming book From Surviving to Thriving: A Journey Beyon...
Feb. 6, 2025

Making Tamales and Making Moves: Leslie Alvarez on Resilience

In this compelling episode of Life-Changing Challengers , host Brad Minus welcomes entrepreneur, author, and community management expert Leslie Alvarez. Leslie shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity, from growi...
Jan. 23, 2025

Overcoming Depression and Writing with Purpose – Cathlelina Duvert’s Journey

In this heartfelt episode of Life-Changing Challengers , host Brad Minus interviews Cathlelina Duvert, teacher, blogger, and author of The Box . Cathlelina opens up about her life as a Haitian-American growing up in Queens, N...
Dec. 26, 2024

Fred Rutman: Surviving Death 20 Times and Finding Resilience

In this riveting episode of Life-Changing Challengers , host Brad Minus interviews Fred Rutman, author of The Summer I Died 20 Times and host of the Dead Man Walking podcast. Fred shares his extraordinary journey of surviving...
Dec. 16, 2024

Planting Seeds of Wisdom – Kirk McCarley’s Journey to Coaching and Authorship

In this episode of Life-Changing Challengers , host Brad Minus interviews Kirk McCarley, executive coach, author, and founder of The Seed Sower Coach . Kirk shares his fascinating journey from a career in human resources and ...
Oct. 28, 2024

Mind-Body Connection: Nicole Harrington on Healing Trauma and Building Healthy Habits

In this heartfelt episode of Life-Changing Challenges , I sit down with Nicole Harrington, a narrative coach and speaker certified by the Health Coach Institute. Nicole shares her powerful journey of overcoming trauma, battli...
Oct. 21, 2024

Dr. Lynn Carey’s Journey to Healing: From Scoliosis to Spiritual Awakening

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Dr. Lynn Carey, a chiropractor, author, and coach. Dr. Carey shares her incredible journey of overcoming personal struggles, from scoliosis and complex surgeries to finding her pass...
July 30, 2024

The Intersection of Architecture, Art, and Mental Health with Ruth Poniarkski

Ever wondered how an idyllic childhood can segue into a tumultuous journey of self-discovery and resilience? In this episode, we welcome Ruth Poniarski, an accomplished artist and writer, who invites us into her world. Ruth p...