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Second chances. Life after death new attitude. Interviews with those that know life better since nearly dying.
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Heather VanBorum, who survived a devastating accident just five days before Christmas in 2021. While walking through a Costco parking lot in Murray, Utah, Heather was tragically struck by a car—an event that left her with life-threatening injuries, including the traumatic loss of both legs.Thanks to the quick actions of a courageous Good Samaritan, who applied two tourniquets to stop the critical blood loss, Heather's life was saved in those crucial moments. Remarkably, her husband Dan—an ER trauma surgeon—was just 200 yards away, finishing a long shift at the nearby hospital.Tune in to hear Heather's breathtaking story of resilience, survival, and gratitude, and learn how she’s navigating life today after nearly losing it all.Heather, thank you so much for joining us and sharing your incredible journey.
A Close Call With Death with Dustan Jackson, who is lucky to be alive after being assaulted in Mexico by the Cartel on Vacation at a luxury hotel. Dustan was severely beaten and left for dead in the desert after taking a taxi ride to a place tourists are taken when they wander away from the hotel on their own. Dustan was thrown from a vehicle while knocked unconcious shattering his shoulder and left in the desert with no clothes, identification, or anything but severe wounds leaving him unable to walk and could only crawl to save himself. Listen in on how he survived and his take on life in general and just how precious life is to him now.
This episode shares the remarkable story of Mark Judge, who, just a few years ago, had a profound near-death experience. Mark became gravely ill after developing a severe infection that led to sepsis, and medical teams fought tirelessly to keep him alive.In this conversation, Mark recounts what happened, how the experience unfolded, and the deep impact it has had on his life—and on those he has since shared this sacred journey with. His reflections offer a powerful message that may change the way you see the world, the people around you, and the gift of simply being alive.Thank you, Mark, for sharing your extraordinary story of survival, insight, and gratitude.
In this episode, we sit down with @Kristi Whittingham, who experienced a harrowing close call while vacationing in Oahu, Hawaii, to celebrate a friend's birthday. While crossing a highway with her friends, Kristi was nearly run down by a driver who swerved directly at her, seemingly intent on causing harm. Join us as Kristi recounts the details of that fateful day. We’re grateful to have you on our show, Kristi, and we’re truly blessed to hear your story!
Kennedy Littledike, is a miracle! Kennedy was involved in a horrific car wreck that launched her 30 feet into the air and onto a power line in Idaho, breaking her femur and hanging for over an hour waiting for rescue. Two of her friends were also ejected out of the car breaking their necks and backs but lived and are fully recovered. Kennedy tells us about the incident and how now, having her leg amputated, has changed her life. For good :) It's amazing how people can find strength and a new perspective even in the midst of adversity. She is an inspiration and a miracle! Thank you Kennedy for being on the show!
This episode is with guest Ben Gunn who 20 years ago experienced a tragic plane crash into the frigid waters of the ocean in Alaska on his way with his family to Anchorage for go fishing. Ben and his five family members went down into 42 degree ocean waters losing four of his family that day and only he and his brother in law survived. Tune into this heart felt testimonial of an experience that left Ben with great grief but at the same time, great lessons in survival, love, and appreciation for the gift of life he has as a take away from this tragic event. Thank you Ben for your story. This episode is a rather long one and a story you will want to hear the whole story in its entirety.
Mark Webb, active guy, sports enthusiast, golfer, motorcycle enthusiast, family man with a wife and four kids, and fighter....
Mark suffers with Stomach Cancer and this month celebrates a two year period of fighting for his life. Mark has found over the last two years more about life, what is life, how fragile it can be, and what next? How is Mark dealing with his condition and battling for more time? Listen in on how Mark has changed and how we views life going forward. He is not giving up and in fact, doing his best to get the very most out of life and never let a day go by that he hasn't done everything he can to enjoy his family and friends around him. As he says in the interview, we "need people " and Mark will tell you why. Thank you Mark for being on the show!
Mark Haley, Survivor of a tragic hot rod crash that caught fire and burned Mark over much of his body and nearly leaving him dead in the cockpit. First responders sped to Marks aid to pull him unconscious and on fire from his wreck. Mark suffers a majority of his body having to be skin grafted back together, the loss of his left arm and all the fingers from his right hand and even facial burns and grafting to help him live. Mark was sedated into an induced coma for six months! He survived this fiery tragedy to come back and live out a life of getting back to his new normal and loving to rebuild hot rods again and spend time with family. It is a miracle that he survived this accident. We are grateful that he has come on the show. Thank you Mark! so glad you are alive to share your story. Your attitude is like your blood type B+ :) Be Positive!!
JR Celski, a phenomenal Olympic star and team mate to famous Apollo Ono has won many national and international competitions including winning the Bronze medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Canada. He has won many silver and bronze medals over this career and at the top of this game he had a terrible accident on the ice qualifying for the Olympics in 2010 when he fell on the last turn slashing his thigh muscles in half and nicking his femoral artery!
JR thought his Olympic dreams were over and he may never skate again. Despite this accident and set back JR pushes through and lets us in on how it all went down and how he worked his way back. Tune in on this heart touching story of resilience and perseverance that can give any of us listeners the drive to get back into life again no matter how hard or challenging. Thank you JR for this great story of reflection and heart. This was truly, A Close Call With Death!
Darren Ewell's life was spared when a fast action hero nurse came to his rescue and started immediate CPR on Darren after suffering cardiac arrest! Darren was playing softball one night in Murray Utah when suddenly he fell onto the playing field without a heart beat and unconscious. Darren had complete blockage to his heart and it stopped. Immediate and aggressive CPR was provided on scene by a Cardiac Nurse Danya Topham acting quickly and, with that bravery and technical training, saved Darren's life! Never really expecting Darren to live she provided CPR and kept going until Darren was transferred to a very close hospital just up the street. Miracles took place that day. The team of first responders including an off duty K9 police officer all were awarded hero awards from the city for their act of bravery and life saving from the City of Murray Utah. Tune into this inspiring story of a truly close call with death and we are grateful for Darren being alive to tell about it.
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Matt Blanchard is most likely one of the only human beings on the planet that have experienced TWO near death experiences that resulted in two head on wrecks, being extracted TWICE from the scenes with Jaws of Life equipment from his first responders, TWICE LifeFlighted to the emergency room nearby and TWICE Paralyzed...... Seriously a unique experience of pain and suffering! He is another one of those that now, understands his purpose. Matt has inspired millions of people with his stories of triumph over physical, mental and emotional challenges. Matt says, "I am powerful beyond measure, I am capable of accomplishing anything". He is the father of three amazing children and the husband of 28 years to his wife Natalie. Matt's attitude now, as he says, "I choose to be positive, happy, and I choose to Live!" We are blessed to have Matt Blanchard in the studio as he rolled in on his sporty wheelchair designed to break land speed records! :) and had the biggest smile on his face. Love this guy! He joins the interviewees we've had on the show and it is always inspirational!! Again, I am a better person having met Matt. Podcast series sponsored by @rustico fine leather
Peter Vidmar! Peter is one of the most decorated American gymnasts in Olympic History. The winner of numerous national and international titles, he finished his successful career at the 1984 Olympic Games. As the USA men's gymnastics team captain, he led his teammates to America's first ever team gold medal, with their stunning upset victory over the defending world champions, the People's Republic of China! Peter went on to win the silver medal in the individual all-round competition (the first American to have won an Olympic All-Around medial), and with a perfect score of 10, captured the gold medal on the pommel horse. Peter is one of only three athletes inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice; first as an individual, then as a member of the historic 1984 USA Men's gymnastics team. He is also the author of Risk, Originality, and Virtuosity; The Keys to a Perfect 10. Now, listen in on how this incredible athlete had his very own close call with death and nearly found his life end way too soon! Thank you Peter for being on the show! It was an honor.
Neal Middleton is our guest on the podcast series, A Close Call With Death, and Neal comes to us from an intro from my daughter Adrienne who sends me some of the most amazing touching stories on the planet. Adrienne knows Neal and his wife who he talks about very lovingly in the interview. Adrienne said "You have to talk with Neal! He has a close call with death and his life is incredible!" I connected with Neal and between performances he came and sat down with me to share his story. I was so touched buy his incredible caring soul and kindness plus an unreal raspy baritone voice that I could listen to for hours. Neal is a long time member of a successful band called @Royal Bliss. They have reached the top of the music charts with their albums and have toured with the likes of greats like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buckcherry, Candlebox, Kid Rock, Brett Michaels and others. Mixed in with Neals success has been trauma and tragedy. We are very lucky to have him here to tell and sing his story. I will for ever be inspired and moved by his spirit and story. Thank you Neal for being on our show!
Session sponsored by @Rustico fine leather. Every guest is given a leather bracelet that has a scripture on it that indicates The Worth of Souls is Great In the Sight of God.
This week we sat down with another miracle story of survival and A Close Call With Death for Lori Higbee. Back in 1994 Lori was 16 years old and had plans to spend some fun in the sun on Utah Lake with her friends. While out Jet Skiing, a storm blew in and created dangerous conditions that ultimately stalled the craft her and her friend were on and engine stopped. They were stranded on the lake for most of the day all through the afternoon into the night but most of that time Lori was in the 63 degree water separated from her friend and the craft. All alone and waiting for rescue the experience challenged Lori's desire to survive. Tune in to this session to hear how Lori dealt with such an emotional blow and how she is alive today. Thank you Lori for being on the show!
Leslie Hubrich, what an inspiration of incredible power and upbeat attitude that came fiercely from this small super strong 5 foot nothing human being! Leslie Hubrich was out for the day doing what she loves and that is extreme sports with her husband Dan in southern California. Suddenly the Powerglider she was flying had mechanical failure and she plummeted 60 feet approximately to the ground! Leslie survived this near death experience but the impact broke her back and fractured her hips and pelvis into pieces leaving her very close to dying that day. Her shear will and upbeat desire to live brought her back and into the gift of life she enjoys today but with no small amount of pain and suffering daily she has overcome and defeated. Tune into this story of one of the most inspirational stories of a loving, kind, gift to us all. Meeting Leslie, you have met an angel.
Wayne Roberts. Miracle. It was mind blowing to meet Wayne. I was told he had a tragic ski accident just a couple of months prior to a meeting with him and he was walking, talking, and mixing with a group of people without much physical impairment or any mental impact. Wayne looked normal as can be and yet, Wayne had wrecked while skiing at Solitude Ski area on an icy double black diamond run and even being a ski instructor, he went down hard! Wayne hit so hard on his face that it broke his neck and then slammed into a grove of trees head first where the damage continued. Wayne guarded his head with his arm and when he smashed into the trees, it broke his arm completely and his back! 21 bones broke in total. 4-5 broken ribs and bruised lungs on top of that. Wayne's son Dillon was by his side the whole time and remained stoic and brave at the age of 14. This story resonates pain, healing, and bravery + love. So happy Wayne is here today to tell us his story and is healing well. Tune in to hear his story. Thanks Wayne for your story!!
Abigail Ward, Abby, survived a terrible fall while climbing to Lisa Falls in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah with her 15 year old brother. Abby survived this 70 foot fall down the granite lined spout into only 6 inches of ice cold glacier water and rock resulting in afterwards being in a coma for nearly three months! This is only the epic most tragic close call with death as Abby has also been hit by a distracted driver at age 5, again hit by a car in her early teens, and having a bout with cancer at age 16, then falling from a horrific and terrifying height of 70 feet at age 18. Abby agreed to talk on this podcast Labor Day Weekend and like a cat with nine lives, on Monday leading up to the record date, she was struck by a drunk driver totaling her car and she walked away from it to be here with us. Her story will include her mother Janie Ward by her side. Janie drove her to the interview because her car is totaled! Janie will chime in from a mothers perspective and validation of her story. What you are about to hear is the truth and real. I am so grateful for Abby's story and have been able to meet such an angel. Thank you Abby and Janie for your story and your incredible lives! Welcome, to A Close Call With Death!
This episode is interesting sitting down with a young man age 22 Ulrick Humes who was in Utah for just a week and then going back to his homeland Belize where he grew up as a boy with 8 siblings and a single Mother who had to leave them in an orphanage to gain the care they needed to live. Ulrick is a shy, happy, kind young man who had the determination to get out of a crime infested country and find a new life here in the USA. Ulrick is turning his life around and looking for a very bright future and someday wants to help his siblings find there way out too. Thank you for enlightening me and our audience Ulrick of the dangerous places on the earth, escaping death every day, and looking to the light with God and friends to play basketball and get an education. If anyone is going to do something to survive, it has to start with you and you are doing just that!
This episode is an incredible conversation with Kacey McCallister who is a 32 year old Spartan Athlete and international motivational speaker who, as a 6 year old, was struck down by a semi truck resulting in him losing both of his legs. Kacey has proven to himself and all those who come to know him, that he can do anything he puts his mind to. Kacey's mother always told him that he can do everything and anything he ever wants to and he didn't need legs to live and thrive. Kacey helps us understand just how important having a purpose is and doing something to help others around them. He is a motivator and inspirational leader that helps us realize just how valuable life is and how we should take advantage of every moment of it. Check out Kacey's book he has authored "Rise Up". Also his website www.riseupwithkacey.com.
Thank you Kacey for spending time with our podcast and we wish you the very best going forward you are truly an inspiration!
Isaac Childs sits down with me to discuss his recent as well as a past survival of cancer and then a heart attack that nearly took his young life. Isaac shares with us a very vulnerable story of battling a cancer time of his life then, when working hard to be top physical shape of his life and staying on top of a very demanding schedule as CEO of Rustico, INC., he suffered a near fatal heart attack that caused him to take life a bit differently in priority to focus on what is most important and, he unfolds that for us in this session. I am grateful this wonderful, kind, human being is alive still to tell about his journey and how that story can effect us for good. Thank you Isaac for this great story and for staying alive to tell about it!
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