Send us a text This end-of-year wrap-up episode of Life. On Purpose. is a deeply personal reflection on living with intention inside the unpredictable world of college athletics. What began as a podcast centered on intentional living evolved into something more honest this year — a space to acknowledge the realities of life as part of a college coaching family. In this solo episode, I reflect on why the most-listened-to conversations of the year came from a series with coaches’ wives, and why...
Send us a text Dr. Matt Fontaine is a lifelong athlete with over 24 years of experience as a sports chiropractor. His private practice in integrative physical medicine focuses on an accurate diagnosis, rapid recovery, and peak performance. He has served as a sports chiropractor in Major League Baseball and with the ART Ironman Triathlon Medical team. He completed his residency at the Texas Back Institute and has spent the last decade-plus serving a patient community that includes men and wome...
Send us a text Samuel Shepherd is a prominent physicist, inventor, and engineer, who has garnered international recognition for his expertise and contributions in several fields in science to include, Bio-Chemical / Medical engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. He is an inventor with 42 patents and over 50 years of breakthroughs across these fields. His career has taken him from developing technologies for NASA and the Beijing Olympics to pioneering solutions in alternative ...
Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
Send us a text Joe Alexander is a professional basketball player and lifelong student of resilience. Born in Taiwan and raised across Asia and the United States, Joe’s journey to the NBA was anything but typical. After years overseas, he returned to the U.S. to play high school basketball in Maryland and went on to star at West Virginia University, where his work ethic and explosive talent made him one of the top prospects in the country. In 2008, he was selected 8th overall in the NBA Draft ...
Send us a text Dr. Randall Turner and I engage in a discussion centered on the principles of integrative medicine and the importance of addressing root causes of health issues. Randall shared his journey from traditional emergency medicine to a focus on integrative wellness, motivated by personal experiences, including the positive health changes he observed in his grandson. This conversation highlights the significance of a collaborative relationship between patients and healthcare pro...
Send us a text Dr. John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., is a globally recognized Ayurvedic expert. He is the author of 7 books and the founder of LifeSpa.com, a leading authority on evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare (the original longevity science). With over 40 years of experience as a practitioner, Dr. John provides a clear pathway to achieve lasting self-sufficient health, vitality, gut health, detoxification, and longevity. His journey began in 1986 when he studied Ayurveda in India. He then...
Send us a text Jevon Brown-Simpson, founder of Raise the Vibes, embarked on a life-changing journey after a challenging transition post-college. With a background as a community leader and a football team captain, the shift to corporate life tested his sense of worth and identity. This pivotal period of self-doubt and adaptation ignited his passion for mastering the power of mindset, leading to both personal and professional rejuvenation. Today, Jevon is dedicated to guiding people through th...
Send us a text Pamela Peterson, Family Search Library VIP Hosting and Research Services Team member meets with me to discuss my experience with researching my family and uncovering so many unanswered questions about who i am and where I come from. Using the Family Search Library website to create my family tree, i discovered my Cherokee ancestors, the name of my grandmother's father (one of those juicy family secrets) as well as my noble scottish roots. To discover your own roots or build you...
Send us a text Author and award-winning journalist Nick Peck discusses his debut novel "Only Way Out." Nick’s journey—from growing up in a home filled with challenges like substance abuse and poverty to finding hope and purpose through football—is one that’s incredibly inspiring. His debut novel, "Only Way Out," draws from his own experiences and tells the powerful story of Jaylen Pierre, a high-school senior navigating similar struggles. It’s a book that not only sheds light on r...
Send us a text Tyler Finlayson, owner of PEAK Recovery & Wellness in Bountiful, UT (formerly Rest Recovery Wellness) speaks about the benefits of recovery tools such as sauna, cold plunge, red light, hyperbaric chamber, compression, float spa, and PEMF therapy. We uncover his "why" - his urge to offer such health options to the general public, and how he and his wife Melissa prioritize health in their own family. To learn more or to schedule your free visit go to: https://www.peak...
Send us a text Cary Knox is a Christian nonfiction author and retired head coach who has just written a one-of-a-kind personal devotion book that blends sports and faith, with a special emphasis on Illinois athletics. In I Believe!, Cary explores the legacies of Illinois sports legends like Red Grange, Dick Butkus, and George Halas, drawing powerful connections between their stories and Christian moral teachings. This devotional isn’t just for sports fans—it’s for anyone needing a spir...
Send us a text Billy Mandarino is an author, speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from his own journey. The inspiration and truth Billy Mandarino presents in his new book, The Now-ist is a life-changing creation. Billy dives deep into the essence of us all and breaks down present moment living in a very unique way. Links: Facebook Instagram YouTube Linkedin
Send us a text Courtnie Nichols, Founder and CEO of Travel Bash, a high-end boutique travel company, and wife to college basketball coach Darris Nichols discusses her article "What Being Married to a College Basketball Coach Has Taught Me About Business" as well as brutally honest takes on: what the grind is like (in basketball and business) choosing gratitude when it all feels too heavy managing stress defining failure non traditional family life ...and much more.
Send us a text Jess McCadam discusses the journey through college athletics and the NFL, youth sports, her husband's path to God and using his position as strength and conditioning coach to strengthen and lead young men. And much, much more. We laugh, we cry, we reminisce on our over a decade of friendship in this world of sports!
Send us a text Following intense interest in my discussion on the coaching life, I am joined by my guest, Amanda Mazey, wife to now retired College Baseball Coach Randy Mazey to discusses the unique life of college coaching, the highs, the lows, the lessons and choosing when to walk away.
Send us a text I answer YOUR questions on being a college basketball family, the BIG move, dealing with change and much much more!
Send us a text Richard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins was born unwante...
Send us a text Former educational tutor, small business owner, and part-time freelance news and feature article writer, Merrie H. Reagan resides in America, in the state of Massachusetts. She savors reading, writing, ballroom dancing, singing, homemaking, and yard work. Merrie watches varied public and network television programs, including All Things Bright and Beautiful, Call the Midwife, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, CBS Sunday Morning, and Funny You Should Ask. Her new book is ...
Send us a text As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 33 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being viewed over 100 million times. Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast h...