Inspiration Episodes

This category showcases episodes that highlight inspiring stories and experiences of individuals who have overcome challenges and made significant contributions to their communities.
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Feb. 5, 2024

Living the dream with author and adiction specialist Ryan Gray

Send us a text Dive into the raw and transformative journey of Ryan Gray, a man who battled the depths of addiction and emerged 16 years clean. In this episode of 'Living the Dream with Curveball,' Ryan shares his harrowing experiences leading up to recovery, the power of peer support, and how his literary work, 'Twilight in York,' serves as a beacon of hope for those still fighting their demons. Tune in for an unflinching look at the intersection of mental health and addiction, and discover how...
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Jan. 29, 2024

Living the dream with author, speaker, and prayer and healing expert David Chotka

Send us a text Dive into the spiritual journey of prayer and healing with Dr. David Chotka, a man whose life's mission is to guide others closer to God. In this episode of "Living the Dream with Curveball," Dr. Chotka shares his transdenominational approach to faith, the miraculous story of his wife's healing, and the power of spiritual discipline. Discover how Spirit Equipped Ministries is changing lives and why prayer might just be the key to unlocking your full potential. www.spiritequip.com ...
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Jan. 8, 2024

Living the dream with psychic medium June Edward

Send us a text Embark on a spiritual odyssey with June Edward, a psychic medium who returned from the brink of death with wisdom to share. In this episode, she unveils the reality of the afterlife, the power of our souls, and the universal energy that binds us all. Tune in and transform your understanding of life and beyond.
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Jan. 5, 2024

Living the dream with author and psychotherapist Phyllis Leavit

Send us a text Explore the depths of familial dysfunction and the path to healing with Phyllis Leavit on the Living the Dream podcast. Delve into the insights of a seasoned psychotherapist as she unveils the parallels between personal trauma and societal issues. This episode is a profound journey into the heart of America's mental health crisis and the transformative power of psychotherapy.
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Dec. 27, 2023

Living the dream with former corporate executive turned self-published author, artist, and educator Joanna Barbolla

Send us a text Dive into the inspiring journey of Joanna Barbolla, a former corporate executive turned self-published author and educator. On this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, Joanna shares her transformative experience from the bustling streets of New York City to the sunny avenues of Tampa, Florida. Discover how art therapy and a passion for wine led her to intertwine creativity with relaxation, resulting in her book "Divulge Divino." Joanna's story is a testament to the power o...
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Dec. 25, 2023

Living the dream with health technology expert and retired U.S navy commander Darlene Greene

Send us a text Dive into the inspiring journey of Darlene Greene, a retired US Navy Commander, as she shares her remarkable experiences in health technology and military service. From her days as a navy ROTC scholar at the University of Virginia to leading over 1200 personnel, Darlene's story is one of leadership, innovation, and dedication. Tune in to discover the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her career and the wisdom she imparts on transitioning from military to civilian life. www....
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Dec. 11, 2023

Living the dream with veteran turned media mogul Donald Dunn

Send us a text Donald Dunn's winding career path from military service to failed business owner led him to discover a new mission in life: helping fellow veterans through media. His podcast, radio station, and non-profit give vets an outlet for sharing stories, making music, and getting support. Dunn found healing through lifting others up. www.gunroomradio.com PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
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Dec. 6, 2023

Living the dream with epic fantasy author Kristof Morrow

Send us a text This captivating episode of Living the Dream podcast features an interview with Kristof Morrow, an inspirational author living with Tourette's syndrome. Despite the challenges of his disability, Kristof has built a successful career in writing and journalism, even winning prestigious awards. He gives a raw account of his daily struggles with tics and involuntary movements, offering insight into the little-understood world of Tourette's. Kristof also discusses his new epic fantasy ...
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Dec. 4, 2023

Living the dream with fused glass artist Nancy Marks

Send us a text If you've ever dreamed of leaving the corporate rat race to pursue your creative calling, Nancy Marks' story will inspire you. After 30 years in tech, she discovered fused glass art and found it lit her up inside. Now Nancy runs a thriving glass art studio, teaches classes, and has built an uplifting community around art. Tune in for an encouraging chat about how to make major life changes and embrace imperfection.
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Dec. 1, 2023

Living the dream with 16 year-old author Shanti Hershenson

Send us a text 16 year-old author Shanti Hershenson shares her journey to publishing over 15 books and building a writing career at a young age. After finding extra time during the pandemic, Shanti wrote her first sci-fi novel and quickly fell in love with writing. Now it's part of her daily routine. She gives tips like writing a set amount each day to develop a habit. Shanti also uses her books to spread awareness about bullying, having experienced it herself. Balancing writing with school keep...
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Nov. 17, 2023

Living the dream with ceramic artist, author, and entrepreneur Morgan MCCarver

Send us a text Morgan McCarver shares her inspiring journey as a ceramic artist, author, and entrepreneur. After overcoming scoliosis as a teenager, Morgan found solace in pottery and went on to earn a degree in ceramics. She discusses how her faith led her to write a book interpreting Bible verses through the lens of being a potter. Morgan also opens up about navigating life as a small business owner and serving in her church's youth ministry. Listen in for an uplifting conversation about creat...
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Nov. 13, 2023

Living the dream with romantic comedy author Thea Lambert

Send us a text Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, host DJ Curveball interviews Thea Lambert, an author who turned her lifelong love of writing into a thriving career as a published romance novelist. Lambert shares how she overcame shyness and bullying to self-publish five books, including her popular 'Mouthwatering' romance series. She explains her approach to crafting strong heroines and realistic relationships, revealing why she believes there's no such thing as 'happily ever after' - ...
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Nov. 6, 2023

Living the dream with faith based author Debbie Adams

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream, host Curveball interviews author Debbie Adams about her faith journey and two published books. Debbie shares how God called her to write about her life testimony, leading her to publish her first book Unlocking the Code to Bliss about living a healthy lifestyle aligned with God's design. Her newest release Divine Promises highlights 10 faithful promises of God that Debbie has experienced in her own life. She recounts riveting stories...
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Nov. 3, 2023

Living the dream with singer songwriter John Dorsch

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, veteran musician John Dorsch takes us on a melodic journey through his multi-year career. From getting his start as a child putting pennies on records to slow them down, to achieving a #1 hit on the UK iTunes Folk charts, John shares his passion for guitar and songwriting. He reflects on the innovators like Jimmy Page and Tommy Emmanuel who influenced his unique hybrid sound, blending rock, country, jazz and fingerstyle techniques. John offers wisdom on...
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Oct. 27, 2023

Living the dream with inspirational singer-songwriter and music coach ebi Oginni

Send us a text In this exhilarating episode, host Curveball interviews inspirational singer-songwriter and music coach Ebi Oginni. Ebi shares her incredible journey to becoming a pediatrician despite failures and setbacks. Now she helps artists monetize their music by teaching them business skills like identifying their niche, using their existing talents, and crowdfunding. Ebi also gives tips on finding fulfillment at work through vulnerability, nurturing joy, and avoiding comparison. Listen t...
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Oct. 16, 2023

Living the dream with former marine turned best-selling author Michael botts

Send us a text Michael Botts, a best-selling author, imparts a profound message centered on resilience: "Falling down is allowed; getting up is required." He shares this mantra with diverse audiences and clients, drawing from his rich life experiences as a United States Marine, a devoted father of four, and a seasoned business owner of two decades. Through his own epic failures, Michael has crafted a potent success formula that empowers his clients to achieve their goals holistically, encompass...
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Oct. 16, 2023

Living the dream with former marine turned best-selling author Michael botts

Send us a text Michael Botts, a best-selling author, imparts a profound message centered on resilience: "Falling down is allowed; getting up is required." He shares this mantra with diverse audiences and clients, drawing from his rich life experiences as a United States Marine, a devoted father of four, and a seasoned business owner of two decades. Through his own epic failures, Michael has crafted a potent success formula that empowers his clients to achieve their goals holistically, encompass...
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Oct. 11, 2023

Living the dream with award-winning author, yoga teacher, and High Performance & Transformation coach Smita Joshi

Send us a text Smita Joshi is an award-winning author, avid yogi and yoga teacher, and High Performance & Transformation coach. She’s the author of the Amazon bestseller the Karma and Diamonds trilogy. Inspired by real events from her own life, “Karma & Diamonds” follows a young woman’s gripping journey of Self-discovery across continents and lifetimes as she struggles to conquer life’s conflicts and unpredictable challenges, and then she started heeding the inner voice.Prior to writing the tril...
Aug. 22, 2023

Living the dream with blind business woman Portia Mason

Send us a text Portia Mason was born and raised in California. Portia lost her eyesight completely at the age of fourteen years old. Even while living with her vision loss, she wanted to be a nurse. She learned that she could not but needed to find something else to do as a career. After graduating high school, Portia decided to go to a local Community college and get her degree in Business Administration. It took her four and a half years to finish but she did it. Portia did face some challeng...
Aug. 18, 2023

Living the dream with author, speaker, and life is too short guy Scott White

Send us a text Scott White is the Life is Too Short Guy. He lives every day with intense zest, enthusiasm, and excitement. He exudes energy. He has an infectious personalityhe uses to Make the World Happier One Smile at a Time.When not writing or speaking about LITSG, Scott is the Chairman and CEO of Invesque, a public real estate investment company that specializes in healthcare and senior living property investments throughout North America. Invesque was the fastest growing public real estate...
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Aug. 16, 2023

Living the dream with writer, storry teller and multi-passionate professional Rachel Hanson

Send us a text Rachel Hanson is a multi-passionate professional who loves to build community through stories. In 2020 she and her friend, Cheyenne, started What the Finance and Rachel discovered a love for audio storytelling! Although she’s still working to build her business, she quickly started working in podcast production – editing for shows like Life After the Uniform, GraysMatter Podcast, and Get Uncomfortable. She even had the opportunity to work on a few episodes of Harpers Podcast!Rach...
Aug. 11, 2023

Living the dream with gospel musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey

Send us a text Musician, songwriter, and producer Kell Bailey has been making music for as long as he could remember. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, at aroundthe age of 6 he discovered he had the gift of playing by ear.Through his adolescence Kell developed a strong passion for sports with dreams of one day playing professional football in the NFL. That dream shifteddue to unforeseen challenges during his freshman year of high school and he started to pursue music in a new way with pass...
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Aug. 9, 2023

Living the dream with ministry wife turned business coach, author, and international speaker Katie Hornor

Send us a text Katie Hornor, an expat entrepreneur in a historic seaside town in tropical México, has inspired millions of people with her multiple best-selling books and unique approach to business. As a homeschool mom of five and ministry wife turned business coach, author, and international speaker, Katie has created a unique framework for client experience & marketing, and helped over 8,000 entrepreneurs learn to maximize the impact of their expertise without compromising their faith, core ...
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Aug. 7, 2023

Living the dream with love expert and international bestselling author of the Role of Love Paul Zolman

Send us a text Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul to speak about love? His childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, Paul searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving ev...