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Having lost her leg as a survivor of the Boston Bombing in 2013, Rebekah Gregory has since touched, moved, and inspired millions of people around the world. Having learned to move from Pain to Purpose herself, Rebekah now teaches others to put the pieces of their lives back together. In this podcast, you’ll hear Rebekah interview other inspiring individuals that have transformed their lives after a devastating loss. Rebekah will guide you to transform your pain in order to find your true purpose in life.
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Rock Thomas has impacted over 100 million lives with his viral Goalcast video on “How to Change the Way You See Yourself.” He is also a bestselling author and motivational speaker with over 30 years of experience in personal development and coaching. From humble beginnings on a small Canadian farm near Montréal, Rock Thomas overcame his tumultuous childhood to help others see the power of their identity, exit the rat race, and unleash their financial freedom.
This is the second installment of this very inspirational interview with Seven-time Olympic Medalist, Shannon Miller. Shannon is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame – Twice! She has won an astounding 59 International, 49 National competition medals, and led the “Magnificent Seven” to the US Women’s first ever Team Gold.After retiring from Olympic competition, Shannon received her undergraduate degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College. She then moved from Olympic athlete to advocate for the health and wellness of women and children.Shannon launched her company devoted to helping women make their health a priority in July, 2010, but had to put her own health first when she was diagnosed with a rare form of Ovarian cancer in 2011. Hear Shannon’s remarkable story of Olympic medals, finding her identity outside of gymnastics and transforming others through her battle with cancer.
Seven-time Olympic Medalist, Shannon Miller is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame – Twice! She has won an astounding 59 International, 49 National competition medals, and led the “Magnificent Seven” to the US Women’s first ever Team Gold.After retiring from Olympic competition, Shannon received her undergraduate degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College. She then moved from Olympic athlete to advocate for the health and wellness of women and children.Shannon launched her company devoted to helping women make their health a priority in July, 2010, but had to put her own health first when she was diagnosed with a rare form of Ovarian cancer in 2011. Hear Shannon’s remarkable story of Olympic medals, finding her identity outside of gymnastics and transforming others through her battle with cancer.
Marko Cheseto is shattering marathon records all over the world. In 2018, Marko competed in a marathon for the first time at the New York City Marathon, becoming the second double amputee in history to finish in under three hours. At the 2019 Boston Marathon, he set a world record for a marathon by a double amputee with a time of 2:42:24. Coming from humble beginnings in Kenya, Marko shares his remarkable journey traveling to the United States on a full running scholarship, only to end up in a deep depression after his cousin’s tragic suicide. Marko found himself taking pills to ease the pain which led him on a run that would change his life forever. Tune in to hear Marko’s inspirational comeback and how he is using his platform to now advocate for mental health and suicide awareness.
This is the second installment in the remarkable two-part conversation with Kevin Parker. As a young adult Kevin dealt with major depression, anxiety, and heavy drug addiction. For almost a decade it ran rampant through his life until he was lying in a coma for a month due to an overdose. After dying three times in the hospital, being read his last rights, and waking up to a dismal reality of multi-organ failure and the potential future of being left completely brain dead and losing all four limbs, he realized he needed to make a drastic change. After 4 months of praying, fighting and never giving up he walked out that hospital with just one missing leg and a new found purpose and appreciation for life. Hear Kevin tell Rebekah his ultimate comeback story, and everything he’s doing to help others go from addiction to true redemption.
As a young adult Kevin dealt with major depression, anxiety, and heavy drug addiction. For almost a decade it ran rampant through his life until he was lying in a coma for a month due to an overdose. After dying three times in the hospital, being read his last rights, and waking up to a dismal reality of multi-organ failure and the potential future of being left completely brain dead and losing all four limbs, he realized he needed to make a drastic change. After 4 months of praying, fighting and never giving up he walked out that hospital with just one missing leg and a new found purpose and appreciation for life. Hear Kevin tell Rebekah his ultimate comeback story, and everything he’s doing to help others go from addiction to true redemption.
Life they say is full of magical experiences. Join us today as Rebekah interviews the former Vice President of Operations for Disney World, Lee Cockerell. Lee shares his experience about Disney operations and management and how it lead the company to become the World's Happiest Place on earth. There are great practical takeaways and real inspiration about how Lee made it to the top starting from the bottom of the barrel without a college degree. Once he achieved his success , he also suffered from loss and depression. Learn how Lee turned these pain points to become his strengths and allow him to live life with full of magic.
This is the second installment of the inspiring two-part interview with Matthew Hatchette. Tune in to hear his remarkable story being a kid with a dream to play in the NFL, and how he managed to make that dream a reality with determination and a whole lot of hard work. Learn from Hatch how you, too, can accomplish anything you truly set your heart and mind to; you just have to make a plan and be prepared to execute on that plan every day and give it your all. Hatch now lives in Los Angeles pursuing an acting and producing career. He has been in films such as The Take, which he was also an executive producer on; the film was produced by his own film production company, Hatchet Films. You can also spot Hatch in appearances on the popular show, How I Met Your Mother, Bravo's The Millionaire Matchmaker, as well as The T.O. Show, in addition to hosting the podcast, "Getcha Popcorn Ready," with Terrell Owens.
Matthew Hatchette, also known as Hatch, has a fiery spark of inspiration and determination like no other. Tune in to hear his remarkable story being a kid with a dream to play in the NFL, and how he managed to make that dream a reality with determination and a whole lot of hard work. Learn from Hatch how you, too, can accomplish anything you truly set your heart and mind to; you just have to make a plan and be prepared to execute on that plan every day and give it your all. Hatch now lives in Los Angeles pursuing an acting and producing career. He has been in films such as The Take, which he was also an executive producer on; the film was produced by his own film production company, Hatchet Films. You can also spot Hatch in appearances on the popular show, How I Met Your Mother, Bravo's The Millionaire Matchmaker, as well as The T.O. Show, in addition to hosting the podcast, Getcha Popcorn Ready, with Terrell Owens.
Megan Bugle is the inaugural honoree of the Pain to Purpose podcast new Hero Highlight feature. Each Hero Highlight episode will honor and feature an everyday hero that embodies the 'pain to purpose' mentality. The best part is that anyone can nominate a hero, and they could be selected for Rebekah's next interview! Are you thinking of a hero in your life that you'd like to nominate? Head on over to paintopurposepodcast.com to nominate an everyday hero who has overcome their pain in order to find their true purpose. In this episode, we hear from Rebekah's longtime best friend and confidant, Megan Bugle. In 2018, Megan was diagnosed with a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis type 2, which causes tumors to grow in the nervous system. A seizure sent her to the hospital and the diagnosis included the discovery of over thirty tumors growing in her brain and spine. Tune in to hear her remarkable story of bravery, resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of a mother's love. Learn more about Megan and her journey by checking out her popular blog https://craniotomyme.blog
Marcy Blum is a world-renowned wedding and event planner that has garnered acclaim for her entertaining genius and creativity at events worldwide. For more than 30 years, she has wowed clients and guests with her creative events crafted with innovation, humor, and style. Marcy was named a top event planner in the world by Vogue and Harpers Bazaar and has been featured in dozens of publications. As you can imagine, the event and wedding planning industry has taken an extremely hard hit this year. Countless weddings, parties, and events have been canceled, and everyone from the planners, to florists, servers, and catering staff, has suffered tremendously, not to mention the brides and grooms themselves. Hear how Marcy has found a way to stay sane during a time that is causing devastation on so many levels worldwide. Learn how you, too, can use her approach to push through and bounce back from all the pandemic has taken away from all of us.
Tank Schottle is as positively uplifting as it gets. Tank is a Special Olympics athlete and coach and uses the platform of social media to unify and inspire people from all walks of life. Tank first garnered media attention in 2019 when the federal government threatened to cut over 17 million dollars in funding for the Special Olympics. At that time, Tank was given the opportunity to share his thoughts on several major TV networks. His love for people and his passion for the Special Olympics is touching and inspiring. Since the pandemic began, Tank has taken to social media to become a beacon of positivity and love, lifting the spirits of his thousands of followers daily. He has shed light on the importance of staying connected during the pandemic, and showers love on everyone he speaks with. No matter what disability you may have, no matter what you may be struggling with... it doesn't define you. Tank reminds and empowers people that no matter what, you always have the power to make a positive difference in someone's life, and every day Tank succeeds in doing just that.
Survivors of terrorist attacks - and two inspirational powerhouses - share their experiences in this touching, remarkably inspiring episode. Tune in to hear Ari Schonbrun's account of that fateful day, on September 11, 2001, that is burned into every American's heart. Ari was in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center when the first plane hit. Of the 662 Cantor employees, Ari's coworkers, only four survived. Hear Ari's truly extraordinary story of that day and how it is marked as a day of rebirth as his life was changed forever. Ari has been sharing his powerful message worldwide as a motivational speaker and author ever since. In this episode, Ari and Rebekah's conversation serves as an enduring reminder of what truly matters most in life.
Jessica Buchanan shares how to find hope and gratefulness in any situation in the second installment of this compelling interview about her kidnapping, survival, and inspiring comeback. While on a routine field mission in Somalia in 2011, Jessica Buchanan was kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Tune in to hear her gripping story of hope, survival, determination, resiliency, and strength. She was held outdoors in the desert, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters; her health suffered immensely until an elite SEAL team finally rescued her. The whole ordeal is detailed from her perspective in her New York Times Best-selling book, Impossible Odds. Jessica joins the show to share her remarkable 'Pain to Purpose' comeback, how she managed to heal, and the poignant lessons she learned from the experience.
While on a routine field mission in Somalia in 2011, Jessica Buchanan was kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Tune in to hear her gripping story of hope, survival, determination, resiliency, and strength. She was held outdoors in the desert, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters; her health suffered immensely until an elite SEAL team finally rescued her. The whole ordeal is detailed from her perspective in her New York Times Best-selling book, Impossible Odds. Jessica joins the show to share her remarkable 'Pain to Purpose' comeback, how she managed to heal, and the poignant lessons she learned from the experience.
Are you struggling with loss, pain, or grief? We all encounter devastating losses and rock-bottom struggles, but Ben Newman puts a fresh perspective on the power of transforming loss and pain into empowering purpose. Ben Newman is a highly regarded performance coach, international speaker, and best selling author. His clients include fortune 500 companies around the world, and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC, and NCAA. He serves as a mental conditioning coach for none other than the 17-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Tune in to hear Ben's compelling pain to purpose story after the devastating loss of his mother as a young boy. His authentic, empowering storytelling has become internationally recognized as he delivers keynote speeches as an inspirational speaker as well as performance coach all over the world.
In the second installment of this compelling two-part interview with investigative journalist, Michele McPhee, she discusses eye-opening facts that could blow the case wide open. Michele is a best-selling author, Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, and award-winning journalist that has spent two decades covering murder, terrorism, mobsters, and corruption. McPhee was among the first reporters at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, and was also a witness to the carnage and terror brought forth by the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013. Her book, Maximum Harm, also slated to become a documentary series, uncovers shocking new truths about the CIA and FBI's roles surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing. McPhee unravels all the complicated facts that those in government and the intelligence community overlooked while these brothers were able to follow through and commit such a horrific terrorist attack. Tune in to this compelling, eye-opening interview to hear the facts that you haven't heard on the news and how Rebekah, a survivor of the Marathon bombing, reacts to all of the latest events regarding the recent overturning of the bomber's death sentence.
Best-selling author, Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, and award-winning journalist Michele McPhee has spent two decades covering murder, terrorism, mobsters, and corruption. McPhee was among the first reporters at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, and was also a witness to the carnage and terror brought forth by the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013. Her book, Maximum Harm, also slated to become a documentary series, uncovers shocking new truths about the CIA and FBI's roles surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing. McPhee unravels all the complicated facts that those in government and the intelligence community overlooked while these brothers were able to follow through and commit such a horrific terrorist attack. Tune in to this compelling, eye-opening interview to hear the facts that you haven't heard on the news and how Rebekah, a survivor of the Marathon bombing, reacts to all of the latest events regarding the recent overturning of the bomber's death sentence.
Tune in for the second installment of this awe-inspiring interview with Dr. Jen Welter. Jen is the first female to coach in the NFL and has served as a revolutionary trailblazer in the world of professional football. A powerhouse of a woman, Jen was the first female to play running back on a men's professional football team with the Texas Revolution. After overcoming adversity and forging powerful bonds with her teammates, Jen was later hired as the first female coach in men's pro football, coaching the Revolution through their most successful season in franchise history. Dr. Jen is a sports psychologist, motivational speaker, and passionate advocate for numerous organizations promoting and inspiring young women in sports. Jen makes overcoming adversity and breaking barriers look easy, but she has been faced with challenges every step of the way. Tune in to hear her remarkable journey of resilience, strength, and determination to revolutionize gender roles in male-dominated professional sports, and inspire millions along the way.
Dr. Jen Welter is the first female to coach in the NFL and has served as a revolutionary trailblazer in the world of professional football. A powerhouse of a woman, Jen was the first female to play running back on a men's professional football team with the Texas Revolution. After overcoming adversity and forging powerful bonds with her teammates, Jen was later hired as the first female coach in men's pro football, coaching the Revolution through their most successful season in franchise history. Dr. Jen is a sports psychologist, motivational speaker, and passionate advocate for numerous organizations promoting and inspiring young women in sports. Jen makes overcoming adversity and breaking barriers look easy, but she has been faced with challenges every step of the way. Tune in to hear her remarkable journey of resilience, strength, and determination to revolutionize gender roles in male-dominated professional sports, and inspire millions along the way.
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an innocent man is in jail for jail 400 to life for something that he didn't do and he has proff
Amazing. I cried so many tears during this thinking of his story from a mothers perspective.
What an inspiration!!