Motivational Episodes

In part two of our time with Dave Cowan, we discuss the murder of George Floyd. And Dave's experience of living in the very town where it happened and where the ensuing protests changed the landscape of his town. We also talk about how to make...

Today we sit down with a great man. Dave Cowan. Old friend, Champion of the Cycle. Student of Life. We talk about his personal and professional mission to get more people on bikes and out of cars. We talk about working in your passion. And we discuss...

This is a chance to sit down and hear what it is like to grow up with a Rabbi for a Dad. Jonathan Weinberg is one of three kids of the Head Rabbi for one of the largest Temples in the nation. We chat about his new book which chronicles life in the...

Today we sit down with Joel Van Egbert, or Jonah 2.0! He is a brother from another mother, a camp director, and a spirit not to be missed. He has affected many kids lives and when he lost one of them to suicide, he decided to do something about it...

Today we meet Annabelle Ensor. Seventeen year old new member of the CMT community and a walkin talkin example of why the future is so bright. The amazing young woman was diagnosed with a disease six weeks ago and in that time, has written for a...

This is the one and only Jamie Melser Greenberg. Old friend and make-up artist to the stars turned make up guru. She has taken her path from small interest to great success and talks to us about the journey. About working with the stars. And about the...

Meet the gentle giant heart of Jessica Koster. She is a Physical Therapist and has chosen to use her skills and her path to help families and children in Africa. Often creatively finding new ways to practice her trade without money or supplies...

Sometimes if you are lucky, you find friends that become tighter than relatives. Meet just those ladies. Laura, Peggy, and Kathi have been friends for decades. Raised sons into men all with Down Syndrome, been together through the loss of spouses and...

Today we meet Ricky Taylor, Type 1 diabetic, 4th Degree Blackbelt Sensei and amazing human spirit. We talk about how diabetes affects your day to day life and how losing his vision in one eye only increased his determination towards sucess. The more...

Today on another installment in our series Pandemic Positives, we meet my old camp friend and restaurateur, Dennis Friedman. Together we delve into his culinary history and focus on the impact of Covid on his beloved industry. And over the course of...

In the first episode of our ongoing series Pandemic Positives, we meet Virgil Dickerson. Record Label Exec, Marketing Guru, and self-made Kim-Chi Tycoon. This unbelieveable tornado of a human being just never stops. And when he lost both of his jobs...

Think you have a lot to deal with. Come listen to my old friend Kelly’s lion’s share of challenges and be ready to learn. This woman is not only impressive because of the number of gargantuan trials she has been through, no, it is more so about...

This episode is a real treat as we sit down with Bernadette Scarduzio, Social Media Coordinator for the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. In addition to her title, resident badass is perfectly fitting as well. She has a remarkable story to tell and an...

It is time to ring in the new year and there is no better partner-in-crime than my best friend and producer of He Walks Like a Cowboy, Marc Ronick. Brothers for 33 years and counting, we talk of our history, the art of following your gut, and the...

I have a friend. He’s funny and charming. He is a brilliant mind. In fact he is one of the world’s leading researchers for my disability. And I can’t wait to introduce you to Dr. Mike Shy. Come learn all there is to know about CMT and what it is...

This week I sit down with Ander Hagberry. Old friend and adult who lives with High Functioning Autism. One in a million doesn’t begin to do Ander justice. He is a true one in a Trillion. Don’t miss this opportunity to swim in the waters of Autism...

The human tornado, Jeana Sweeney is our guest on this intimate conversation with a true Rockstar. Jeana has Charcot Marie Tooth and has devoted her career to the CMTA. She is on a mission to fund the cure and she doesn’t take no for an answer. Join...

This time o' year, my thoughts turn to thankfulness. Now more than ever it is key to count your blessings and to remember how many others have it worse. We chat about my Bubbe's amazing journey to the U.S. and we discuss the power of focusing on the...

Now more than ever, we need a reason to be hopeful for the future. Welcome to Erin Black. This young woman is the embodiment of the future is bright. We get into her challenges, her philosophies, her wisdoms, and the many ways that she is on this...

I have known Bethany Meloche for many years and I would best describe her as a lion with sheep's feet. There is a power about this soft spoken woman that is amazing to participate in. We cover her disability, her wisdom, her humor, and her magic. She...

My dear ole mom, Marilyn joins me on the show to talk about my childhood, her path with discovering disability in our family, and parenting through a physical challenge. My mom has always been an amazing person and I think you will love this chat with...

On today’s episode, I welcome my old friend and American badass, Andrea Moore. Businesswoman, photographer, poet, speaker, and visionary. We delve into the many ways that Andrea has challenges, faces them, learns from them and then proceeds to teach...

An honest discussion of the human spirit, the value of a positive attitude, and how strength can be found in the weakest of places. This podcast journey will take you beyond your comfort zone to where you start to really learn about yourself and your...