The FIRE Podcast

In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine to discuss his physical disability and how it has impacted his life. He was born with a rare disorder that leads to the connective tissue in the joints to harden making it very difficult for him to perform certain daily tasks among other things. Jordan will provide more insight on this throughout this episode. I really enjoy Jordan's perspective and I especially appreciate his sense of humor that is interweaved into everything he does. Jordan and I worked together many years ago and it was such a pleasure to get to know him and I am super excited for you guys to spend just a short amount of time with him during this episode. We discuss all kinds of interesting topics including dating, college, marriage, gaming, guns and much more. Thank you for joining us for this weeks episode.Check out my landing page:https://mailchi.mp/567cb4357679/the-fire-podcastSubscribe to FIRE Mail:http://eepurl.com/hroxHTSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I am joined by founder and CEO of Louie Voice Control Pramit Bhargava. It was a pleasure to catch up with Pramit and learn more about what caused him to lose his vision while in the midst of a very successful career and at a very vital time in his life. Pramit did struggle for a minute but he quickly realized that he couldn't let life pass him by so through the help of some friends and a ton of determination he got back to work and founded what would turn into an extremely exciting venture. It is interesting to learn more about what inspired Pramit to come up with Louie Voice control and I know you guys will enjoy his story. Be sure to check out Pramit so you can keep up with all of the great work he is doing. You can find at him at the following links:https://louievoice.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramit-bhargava-1860668/https://twitter.com/pramit_bhargavaBe sure to subscribe to our email list for exciting news and updates:http://eepurl.com/hroxHTCheck out our Landing Page:https://mailchi.mp/567cb4357679/the-fire-podcastSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I sat down with Becky Andrews. Becky is the owner of Resilient Solutions Inc. and the founder of a non-profit called Oasis Center for Hope. She has also written a book and run 9 marathons. Becky certainly knows what it means to be resilient. I had an incredible time learning more about Becky and I think you guys will really enjoy this episode. To learn more and keep up with Becky be sure to check out her various links below.http://www.resilientsolutionsinc.com/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I was joined by a friend of mine Tristan Smith. Tristan survived an airplane crash and while it changed his life forever he hasn't let this situation stop him. Tristan has an incredible attitude and I so appreciate his perspective and approach to life and handling his blindness. Tristan talks about the accident and then goes into what life looked like for him after going completely blind from the wreck. I really appreciate that he is all about the journey and states in the interview that this is definitely a speed bump in his journey but it's only slowed him down just a little bit. He has an incredible wife and family and I am just so excited for you guys to hear his story. Thanks for tuning in this week I hope you enjoy.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I was joined by best selling author and international motivational speaker Mr. Charlie Collins. I am so excited for you guys to get to know Charlie and his incredible story. Charlie lost his vision at a young age and was robbed of what he thought was going to be a future flying fighter jets or fighting fires. Charlie is into extreme sports and even though he struggled at first coming to terms with losing his sight he did not let it stop him. Charlie has gone on to do incredible things which you will learn more about in this episode. He  has even met and become friends with a massively successful transformational coach and best selling author and speaker many times over  Mr. Jack Canfield. Needless to say, Charlie has not let anything get in his way and I am just so energized by what Charlie does. I am stoked for you guys to learn more through this episode and I hope you get a sense of the type of man Charlie is. Thanks for joining us this week, enjoy!http://charliecollinsonline.com/product/tripping-into-the-light/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with a multi award winning author, international traveler/ speaker and business owner. Julie has been a friend of mine for over a decade and I am so excited for you guys to check out this episode and see what inspired her to write this amazing book. Julie suffers from an  Alpha 1 Antitrypsin deficiency which she had no idea about because she was adopted at a very young age. Join us in this episode to learn more. We also talk about life insurance and how important of a tool it can be in your life so stay tuned to the very end to check that out. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy.http://The50YearSecret.com/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I had the privilege to interview Deserae Turner. Des was shot and left for dead by who she thought were "close friends" near a canal in Smithfield utah almost 4 years ago. She was found 8 or so hours later and immediately rushed to the hospital where she would stay for the next 60 days recovering and having multiple surgeries to help her brain as it was swelling from the trauma caused by the bullet entering her skull. She was in a coma for the first couple of weeks and was in excruciating pain from all of this. The unthinkable act committed by these teenagers has had a very dramatic impact on the Turner family and I still have a hard time believing that someone could do something like this. With that being said, Des has a very positive outlook and continues to find things to do that make her happy. I am excited for you to listen to her as she just gives a glimpse into what life has been like for her since the incident. Thanks for joining us this week, I hope you enjoy.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This is a special episode for my loyal listeners, I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I decided to bring my daughter on to help share some joy with you all and I am super excited to be bringing you this message, never did I imagine this is what I would be doing so thank you guys for allowing me this opportunity. Brailee shares her beautiful message and song and then I just have a conversation about starting the show, the things I am planning on working on in the new year and such. It is me just talking and sharing with you guys so enjoy.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I am joined by some long time friends and co-hosts of Shoot the Bull Scott and Will. We talked about some of the trials and challenges they faced as well as some of the great times they had living in the country. We also talked a good deal about sports and athletics and the lessons about hard work and discipline that can be learned from participating in those types of programs. We also reminisced about all the good memories we have from being long time friends. This was a fun episode to do and I am excited for you guys to check it out. If you want to check out their show you can find it at the following link:https://shootthebullsw.podbean.com/Thanks for joining us again this week, we appreciate your support.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I sat down with a friend and colleague to discuss her medical journey with her son. From a very young age he had all sorts of difficulties including skin rashes and bumps among many infections etc. They spent about 6 years seeing every kind of specialist you can think of to no avail. Finally, because of her persistence and advocacy they finally found a diagnosis. Join us as she takes us along with her as she recounts the story and how it affected their family. I had a great time chatting with her and I am real excited for you guys to check out this episode.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I am joined by co-host of Relentlessly Resilient Jennie Taylor. We had a fantastic conversation about the life she was building with her Husband and kids and then she went into detail about when she received the very unfortunate news that her husband Major Brent Taylor had been killed in action while serving his fourth deployment in Afghanistan and then we talked about the things that helped her get through this very difficult time as well as some of the really cool things she's involved with. Despite this tragedy  Jennie quickly bounced back as she has 7 kids to take care of plus now the responsibility of wearing not only the mom hat but now the father's hat as well. Through this experience and many others that Jennie faced she has developed a very strong sense of resiliency. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Jenny as you will soon find out how incredible her story is and what a strong and compassionate woman she is. Thanks for listening and be sure to go check out her show where you can find more inspiring stories just like this one.https://kslnewsradio.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2134&n=Relentlessly%20Resilient%20PodcastSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with and talking to Nick and Larisse Skene. Nick suffered from testicular cancer and had to undergo some very intense surgeries as well as other very difficult treatments. Larisse was his rock during those difficult times. Larisse would then find out that she couldn't get and stay pregnant so after 13 failed IVF cycles they were trying to figure out what they were going to do because they desperately wanted a family. It was then that a very special person and friend offered to be their surrogate. Through this incredible and courageous act they went on to have 3 kids and are so beyond grateful to now have such a wonderful family. I very much enjoyed talking with and getting to know Nick and Larisse and I am super excited for you guys to hear their story. Thanks for tuning into another episode of The FIRE Podcast.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

This week I had the privilege to sit down with three time paralympic athlete and motivational speaker Tyler Merren. We had an excellent conversation about Tyler losing his vision and dealing with all the complications and adaptations one deals with when learning to live without eyesight. We then talked about his endeavors with sports and athletics and how fortunately through summer camps and programs put on in his state he was introduced to a sport for the blind called goalball. He would jump into the sport with gusto and took it all the way to the paralympics. He has since worked as a personal trainer and due to some unique circumstances took his knowledge and experiences from being a trainer and started his own company. Tyler is now putting his time and energy into building the Revision Fitness program to provide accessible workouts for those living with vision loss. Be sure to check out his site and all the content he has put together. This was such a fun interview and I can't wait for you guys to hear it.https://www.revisionfitnessapp.com/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this weeks episode I had the privilege of sitting down with and talking to Shawn Paulsen about his incredible journey. Shawn has faced a series of medical set backs that have been extremely difficult. Despite those hurdles Shawn continues to inspire and entertain his many fans. He is an internationally published author, speaker and entertainer. Shawn has written one book and is currently working on his second. I had a ton of fun getting to spend the evening with Shawn and really respect the things Shawn is doing. Be sure to check out his work and stay up to date with his events by visiting his page:http://www.ShawnPaulsen.comSound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with Kassie and discuss everything she has faced since her senior year in high school. Kassie found out she was expecting at a young age and felt like she needed to jump in to marriage for the child's sake. That ended only a short 18 months later where she would then deal with being a single mother for several years. She persevered and after a lot of self reflection and healing returned to the dating scene. She found someone online which was the furthest thing from what she could have imagined at the time. After she spoke with him virtually for a while they decided to meet in person and never looked back. They would get married and Kassie would enter into another difficult relationship where she would faced all kinds of dreadful challenges. This marriage ended in a two year divorce battle. Kassie is a warrior and I am excited for you guys to listen to her story. Enjoy!Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with Sarah whom I was recently introduced too. Sarah was born in Brazil and moved to the US at the age of 17. However, the trials started much earlier than 17 as she explains throughout the show. Sarah really went through some very difficult and rough times but despite the challenges she faced she has found a path where she has learned how to heal herself and others through the incredible work that she does in dealing with and managing emotion. She is also very proud to be an American citizen and is extremely grateful for the opportunity she has to live here and enjoy the freedoms that we have because of those who have literally laid down their lives for us.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comthe Title is borrowed from a quote by Tyrese Gibson.Support the show

In this episode I sit down with someone I recently met named Jimmy. Jimmy has a phenomenal story and an amazing outlook and attitude about life. Jimmy was in an accident at a young age which entailed him rolling his truck and as a result of this tragic event was pronounced a quadriplegic. He had a 3 month hospital stay and an even longer recover and rehab but nevertheless he pushed on and didn't let anything stop him from getting back up and continuing to live his life. This was a really fun interview for me and I just love Jimmy's perspective. Enjoy!Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine Sachin. Sachin moved to the US at the age of 17 to begin his studies at Utah State University. When he first moved to the US he relied on others to help him as he was unaware of the tools and strategies used by other successful blind people. Once he was introduced to the National Federation of the Blind he began to interact and network with blind people who had tools,  technology and strategies that afforded them opportunities to achieve success and because of that introduction Sachin would undergo quite a transformation. There were some very difficult times for Sachin as he struggled through his undergrad but he eventually figured things out and would become very successful. Thanks for tuning in, enjoy!Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with my wife's Aunt Rosie and talk to her about her experiences as a caretaker. Her late husband was diagnosed with Kenedy's disease shortly after they were first married. I really appreciate her perspective on how she handled this situation and how she brought positive light to a situation that could be very challenging and negative if allowed. They had an incredible journey together and got to travel the world despite the challenges they faced.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show

On this episode I sit down with a close family friend Altee and talk about her challenges as a woman going through a very difficult divorce and right in the midst of that separation giving birth to a little girl who would be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. She talks about being completely alone and having to take care of her other child while dealing with a baby in the NICU and not having the support she needed. She has a very unique perspective on conflict and through the trials she faced she has ended up on a path that gives her the ability to help others through the healing and recovery process from the challenges they have undergone. She is certified as a body and emotion code practitioner and you can learn more about that at the following link:http://myhealingworks.com/Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comSupport the show