Catalyst for Change Stories

Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom. Tyner received her B.A. from Hamline University (Major: English; Certificate: Conflict Studies). Due to her passion for advocating for social justice and educational policy reform, she decided to pursue graduate studies at the University of St. Thomas. She began her journey with law school since she recognized that the law is a language of power and therefore she sought to become well versed in the law. Subsequently, Tyner earned a Master of Public Policy and Leadership in order to gain tools for effecting social change through policy reform efforts. Later, inspired by the legacy of W.E.B. Dubois, she obtained a Doctorate in Leadership. Her doctoral studies provided her with key tools for serving in her community and promoting social justice. Dr. Tyner is committed to empowering others to lead within their respective spheres of influence. She provides leadership development and career coaching for young professionals. She has also developed leadership educational materials for K-12 students, college/graduate students, faith communities and nonprofits. Additionally, Dr. Tyner teaches leadership coursework on ethics, critical reflection, and organizational development. Her research focuses on diversity/inclusion, community development, and civil rights. She has presented her research and conducted leadership training programs both nationally and internationally. Dr. Tyner leads by example by organizing policy campaigns, fostering restorative justice practices, developing social entrepreneurship initiatives, and promoting assets-based community development. She serves as a global citizen by supporting education, entrepreneurship, and women's leadership initiatives in Africa. Follow Dr. Tyner- Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-artika-r-tyner/ Books: The Leader's Journey, The Lawyer as Leader, Justice Makes a Difference Website: http://artikatyner.com/ Twitter: @DrArtikaTyner Facebook | Linkedin Find this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/4RmPEn1SGj0 to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com

Jan Hill worked in higher education for over 40 years before retiring from California State University East Bay, she talks about what it was like to be a women who was curious and had a desire to learn more and the progress we have made in the last 50 years. She is now a trustee for Ohlone College and likes to give back to her community. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

In this episode we speak about boundaries, knowing your sensitivities, knowing who we are where we end and others begin, holding boundaries to protect your sensitivities, holding boundaries to create safety to be ourselves. Mike Iamele is a Life Purpose Expert + Brand Strategist. With his proprietary Sacred Branding® system, he's helped hundreds of people to connect the dots between their lived experiences to identify which levers they naturally pull every time they've been successful – and how to build a business or life around that. Mike's also the author of Enough Already: Create Success on Your Own Terms (Conari Press 2015). He's shared his provocative and vulnerable take on life in dozens of magazines and podcasts, including a personal interview with NPR about his viral story on rethinking sexuality in his first same-sex relationship. mike@mikeiamele.com mikeiamele.com/map instagram.com/mikeiamele, facebook.com/mikeiamelewrites

About Dana Humphrey: In her social circles, friends describe Dana as a psychonaut. She spent her childhood dragging her family to church. Dana is passionate about self-development and spiritual growth and over the past 20 years has explored many different energetic healing modalities revolving around sound, breath and movement to find her inner guidance or GU (self) RU (teacher).. Some modalities of interest have been Reiki, various forms of meditation including Vipassanā, tantra, tarot, yoga, breathwork, song, plant medicine and dance. Dana has traveled to more than 80 countries and lived in five, she was born in Calgary and has lived in NYC since 2008. After launching and running a successful PR firm for over 12 years, she decided to pivot and use her life experience to coach women desiring to live a more fulfilling life. Learn more about Dana Humphrey Life Coaching here: https://www.danahumphrey.com/. Connect Socially: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danahumphreylifecoach/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEG2wAhZyb1rFKFNnJ1yxA/ Learn more at http://www.danahumphrey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danakhumphrey/ https://twitter.com/danakhumphrey https://www.linkedin.com/in/danakhumphrey/ Find her free meditations on youtube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEG2wAhZyb1rFKFNnJ1yxA/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women break free from sugar and stress/emotional eating so they can be calm, confident and in control. Around food. Around sugar. In stressful situations. In their bodies. In their life. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin. After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same. She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching. She is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Tucson with her husband, Chad and two kiddos. https://free2bcoaching.com/ We will talk about: Food addiction PTSD diagnosis after becoming a new mom, related to childhood experiences Seeking help and staying connected to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

At 5'3” and 204 pounds, her weight held her back physically, mentally and emotionally. Being labeled clinically obese, she had anxiety, suffered from depression, went through bouts of disordered eating and struggled with self-image on a daily basis. Today, she is 64-plus pounds lighter and healthier than ever! Her physical and mental transformation influenced her decision to become a Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Health Coach. Discussed in the episode: Eating disorder body image perfectionism Bulimia healthy habits family of origin and belief systems about self image diet culture bringing out the wins taking the rules out of lifestyle change https://strongboldhealthy.com/ @strong.bold.healthy on Facebook and Instagram to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Laura is a certified Health Coach, Life Coach and Personal Trainer. Her life's mission is to help people enhance their relationship with their mind and body. When working with Laura you get the ultimate teammate who won't quit until you find the results you crave. She is understanding, caring, and knows how to help you grow into your best you! https://www.changebychallenge.com/ @change.by.challenge (for IG and FB) Laura@changebychallenge.com In this episode we will cover: Relationship with self Body image perspective shifting to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

In this episode we speak about Eating disorders infidelity from her husband who fell in love with another man Straight Spouse support group https://www.straightspouse.org/ starting over after divorce DBT programs You are not your thoughts (The Unteatherd Soul book) Being vulnerable and opening up to people Owning your story What if you can … life motto … shift your thinking Pema Chodran books Facebook: kori.rivard.90 to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Marlisse Hardamon: Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, Abuse Survivor, Author Facebook: marlisse.hardamon.5 http://transformationspeaks.com/

Ali. A lee To people from my refugee community. Be patient during the time you are settling in your new home here in the United States. Things take time including your immigration documents like green card and citizenship applications, especially during these days of Covid-19. Be productive, volunteer, show acts of kindness and tolerance. Ali Tinai is from Eritrea, a small country in East Africa. He left his home country at a young age to avoid being drafted in to the indefinite life of militarism after high school. He walked across the border to neighboring Sudan and then to Egypt where he became a refugee. During his time in Egypt he made the best out of every opportunity he got in front of him. He learned English and helped his refugee community. He came to the US in November 2014. He went to high school for a year and 6 months and then went to college. He has studied International Politics. He made many accomplishments during his time in college. He was a presidential scholar from the political science department at Western Michigan University when he graduated in April 2020. He plans to attend graduate school in George Washington University and study security policy. He wants to work in the field of diplomacy for his future career. Currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he work for a nonprofit organization. Facebook: Ali Tinai Instagram: @batinay2009 Twitter: @batinay2009 Topics covered: the refugee experience: Eritrea, East Africa to Sudan to Egypt to America living in a refugee camp transitioning into school from being a refugee transitioning into giving back and living in different countries to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

In her literary debut “Awkward is the New Brave”, Belle Lockerby becomes our bravery bestie through sharing her personal story of overcoming an arsenal of life's “adversity wedgies”. Belle encourages everyone to be brave enough to be themselves, awkward enough to try the uncomfortable things, and kind enough to become the safe space for others doing the same. Having coached over 1000 humans from all walks of life, Belle lives and breathes change. She knows we can re purpose our pasts using a shield of humor and a sword of honesty to become lovers of AND fighters for our own lives. www.bellelockerby.com www.instgram.com/bellelockerby www.facebook.com/heytherebelle Topics we talk about: loss of family to suicide, cancer work-life balance starting a business while parenting young children Thought Editing healing from childhood situations Change your thinking book conscious thinking self care management of feelings Switching to doing business online to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Dave the host of American Vet Podcast, who is a four year Marine veteran that served from 05 to 09. He is a Mission 22 Ambassador that started his show in his effort to battle the 22 lost a day. face book: https://www.facebook.com/American-Vet-Podcast-108746897711287 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanvetpodcast/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@americanvetpodcast www.americanvetpodcast.com Mentioned in the show Mission 22 https://mission22.com/join to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

We will speak to Megan about her experience with Divorce Domestic violence Blending families Marriage resilience Raising 3 girls Military families and transitioning out Forgiveness Boundaries – 3 different types Megan Bottom is an author, speaker and a Blended Family Marriage Coach. She and her husband, Dwayne reside in Central Texas, but her gypsy soul is calling her to travel full time in an RV. Megan and Dwayne host several retreats per year, offer hope through their online courses and their YouTube channel, and speak to large events and churches about finding hope. broken2blessed.org https://www.facebook.com/MeganBottomSpeaker https://www.instagram.com/broken2_blessed/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Janis has an amazing immigration story. While I thought that immigration from Canada would have been easier she tells her story of the challenges and how she overcame them. Janis Isaman, the founder of My Body Couture, helps people feel better in their bodies. Like most business owners today, she sees clients online and in-person, and her specialty is helping people rid themselves of pain. She's highly certified in both fitness and nutrition modalities and has been quoted as a lifestyle expert in Reader's Digest, Prevention and Woman's Health. But she's not just a textbook of knowledge with a wall full of certifications. She's a very real person, who has lived through her own lifestyle and body challenges. In her one-to-one sessions, she, therefore, provides practical solutions for her clients, taking the time to get to know their lifestyle challenges and provide reasonable solutions with her lively personality and approachable manner. This is a woman you want to know! Website: mybodycouture.com Facebook: Facebook.com/mybodycouture Instagram: Instagram.com/mybodycouture Twitter: twitter.com/mybodycouture Elephant Journal: https://www.elephantjournal.com/author/janis_isaman/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jisaman YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/janisisaman Clubhouse: @janis north America free trade agreement- fashion industry lone parenting while figuring out immigration Toronto nyc health and fitness career – movement, body awareness resiliency not idea it is a practice to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Scott specializes in assisting businesses and individuals via Time Management consulting, helping to realize their goals through organization and wellness practices bringing a healthy balance of physical and mental health reducing stress and burnout. Having been a victim of burnout and death, Scott will talk about his journey and offer his experience along with valuable wellness advice to prevent stress from dominating our lives as the number one precursor to preventable illnesses. Scott is passionate about time management and how it is the first step in organizing our lives while progressing our focus into life management and self transformation. www.scottjspears.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_life_self/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TIMELIFESELF @Anicca.Wellness.Retreats to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

In this episode we speak about Transgender and transitioning. We discuss how we can be open and accepting of people in our community who are Transgender, how to educate ourselves, challenges Transgender people may face and how to step outside of the box. About our guest: Summer Selleck is a solo practitioner at S.C. Selleck Law in Walnut Creek, California. Summer practices primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Will & Trust Litigation, and Elder Law. Summer's deep passion is protecting and advocating for the rights of diverse classes and she is deeply involved in her community while continuing to build her corporation. Summer works to promote tolerance and diversity in both the legal profession and the community and is impacting the lives of others through community engagement and outreach campaigns designed to build relationships, educate the community and create a broader social impact. Summer Selleck was born and raised in the Bay Area. She received her Undergraduate B.A. in History from UCLA, her Masters in Education from Pepperdine University and her Juris Doctorate from Western State University. Summer has been in practice for 8 years, but in that short time has become a proud and active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). Summer is currently on the CCCBA Board of Directors. Summer has been and Executive Committee Member and Board Member of California Women Lawyers. She was appointed to the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging in 2016. Summer has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2019, she received both the Diablo Magazine's 40 under 40 Award and the California Lawyers Association Solo & Small Section Excellence in Service Award. scsellecklaw.com Resources mentioned during the episode: Gender Spectrum https://genderspectrum.org/ Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Point Foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ Equal Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Both Alexis and Justin are proud foster care alumni as well as recent graduates, authors, and business owners. Together, they've created ROSE (Rising Over Societal Expectations) Empowerment Group, a company structured to close the information gap for young adults as well as The Scholarship Expert where they support students to graduate debt-free while obtaining the skills needed to be successful. Now, they are releasing Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love to share their story of how they've had to redefine what love and healthy relationships look like. Authors of Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love Founders of ROSE Empowerment Group Keynote speakers Recipients of several national awards Co-authors of The Scholarship Blueprint Book, Workbook and course https://www.re-definingnormal.com/ Also mentioned in the podcast The Miracle Morning https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5RD8MK?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Tarnya is a Les Brown motivational speaker. She is regarded as a respected and influential speaker. She has over 17 years' experience speaking on many platforms. She's distinguished for her down to earth approach to empowering women and for helping individuals live a life of purpose. Tarnya is a self-published author. Her bestselling book Open Doors is rated ‘an inspirational book' by many readers. She is also a member of The Association of Freelance Writers. Tarnya is also a personal development coach. She dispenses keys to success that work which has resulted in transforming hundreds of women's lives globally. She helps them to make their goals become a reality. She loves inspiring others to dream big. Tarnya's tips are practical and easy to execute —the biggest investment is your time. Tarnya says that it is essential to believe in yourself because that is where it all starts. https://www.ibelieveican.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/onlinecoachvip https://www.instagram.com/tarnya_coley https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarnya-coley/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Erica Lynn is an established speaker who will take you on a journey as she shares her personal triumph over abuse and illness. She reveals how she overcame her tragic beginnings and found success and happiness, using a method that anyone can implement in their own life. Her story allows you to self-reflect and see yourself in a brand-new way. https://ericalynnspeaks.com/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

One of the most positive people I have met. This story is about hitting rock bottom and being given the gift of desperation, finding the way through to the other side and helping others. Executive Relationship & Divorce Coach at In Your Corner Divorce Coaching, published author, Seconds & Inches: A memoir (Sept. 2020), Huffington Post contributor, host of two podcasts: In Your Corner Divorce & Northstar Big Book. Mother of three wild boys, sober warrior, and beautiful mess. Tools: Hallway analogy, find the red, gratitude, concept of a friendly divorce and how to go accomplish it. Meditation, exercise, spiritual and mental health Carly's website https://linktr.ee/carlyisrael?fbclid=IwAR0ET94nUQtQ7CcfIPDMFGB7ghVbYk8xeJq-Y5Yi3n8nY4o0FpZNPyBszOM https://www.facebook.com/carly.israelagin/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Natalie Vecchione is an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) parent advocate, homeschooler, podcaster, but MOST. importantly... she's a wife and mom! She began homeschooling 6 1/2 years ago, when noticing how many accommodations her son (later diagnosed with an FASD) needed. After his diagnosis, she began advocating for FASD by being a peer support mentor and facilitating a support group. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and has been a Board- Certified, Music Therapist for 25 years. Recently, Natalie has volunteered as a board member and social media coordinator for several North Carolina nonprofits. In 2020, Natalie began her new adventure in the world of podcasting through producing and hosting podcasts about FASD.... and she became a "Mom on a Mission with a Microphone". Natalie and her husband John are the co-founders of “FASD Hope, LLC”. The mission of FASD Hope is to provide awareness, information and inspiration to people whose lives have been touched by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). They live in the farm country of North Carolina with their 5-year-old daughter (who just began homeschooling) and 18-year-old son (who just graduated from homeschooling and he is now proudly working as a carpentry apprentice). Natalie is thrilled to begin this new adventure of FASD Hope, LLC and the “FASD Hope” podcast series. Instagram - @fasdhope Facebook - @fasdhope1 Pinterest - @fasdhope1 fasdhope.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Part Two: Mika Domingo, Founder of M.S. Domingo Law Group, P.C., an estate planning, probate and trusts administration and litigation firm in Walnut Creek, comes from a family of integrity and service. Being an accomplished attorney, Adjunct Law Professor, diversity and inclusion advocate, and entrepreneur, she is a strong leader who has overcome the death of her beloved mother; her inspiration and personal hero. Mika's mother died of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Mika, herself, has been a warrior, having overcome her own battle with breast cancer. Her resilience and perseverance has allowed her to continue her incredible work and service to the local and legal communities. Over the past 25 years, she has served on many non-profit boards. She served on the Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California and as Past President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's Section. She currently serves on 19 committees, and notably, as Co-Chair of the Judicial Evaluations Committee for the California Women Lawyers for four years, and Chair of the Diversity Committee for the Contra Costa County Bar Association for the past three years. Through this work, she demonstrates her passion for diversity, inclusion, and self-lessness. She inspires others through the many hats she wears. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

After leaving the Philippines, during the Ferdinand Marcos regime in the early 1980s to seek better opportunities in America, Mika's family not only navigated unfamiliar surroundings and assimilated in the American culture, but thrived. The family's incredible work ethic and sound financial sense allowed for the creation of many opportunities for others, including financial support for individuals going to college, the creation of dozens of jobs through an international bookkeeping company, services provided to help underprivileged communities, and building rental property buildings for the family's future. Mika's mom's struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's created challenges and opportunities for the family to become resilient and continue her legacy. This is a story of family resilience, triumph over adversity and service to others. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Anissa's life has been intertwined with PTSD/Trauma and the military. Not only is she the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, but she was also married to an active duty member (and Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran) for over 20 years. For 3 years, she volunteered at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas providing yoga therapy, meditation, and other holistic treatments to the soldiers, family members, and staff. After seeing others struggle and having her own personal struggles with trauma/PTSD, she was inspired to create the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program. As a Yoga Therapist and founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program, she guides others in the use of effective, science based yoga therapy and other holistic techniques for the management/healing of symptoms relating to PTSD and trauma for people who want to control their PTSD - not allow it to control them. Recently, she has focused her efforts to working with women who have been sexually traumatized to help them heal their PTSD (and other trauma related issues) with yoga therapy. As a 2x rape survivor, she intimately understands the needs these women face, and helps them navigate their healing journeys. Anissa earned her 200 RYT, 500 RYT and was awarded her Certification in Yoga Therapy from the International Association of Yoga Therapy. Additionally, she has completed a 120 Hour YogaFit Warriors training and the MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) online course through the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Currently a student with the Phoenix Rising School of Yoga Therapy, Anissa is learning another approach to utilizing yoga to help release trauma from the body. She works with people with all types of physical conditions, but specializes in working with those suffering from PTSD, TBI's and all trauma-related issues and has been for over the past 5 years. www.traumahealingyoga.com Anissa Hudak, C-IAYT; 500 RYT to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Shelley Astrof is a Doctor of Meditation and Peace Pioneer with extensive training in education (M.Ed.). She is the author of The Knower Curriculum, Timeless Tales, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing Techniques, contributing the chapter, Simple Meditation. With four decades in association with a Meditation Master in the Himalayas of India, she offers a unique perspective on meditation. Her goal is to help people get grounded in Self-awareness and connect with their inner guidance and sense of well-being, the Knower of who they are. shelley@knower.ca https://www.knower.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnowerCurriculum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowercurriculum/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Craig Inzana is a mental wellness advocate, media creator, and mindfulness practitioner. His perspective is to constantly seek to make healing modalities accessible to those that might otherwise be blocked off from them. He is a recovering addict obsessed with self-development. wellbeing, and self-compassion. Craig owns a marketing agency that focuses on marketing and selling through relationships. He was previously a commission painter, a filmmaker, and generally a multi-disciplinary artist. His goal is to someday own land and form an intentional community based on the concept of universal compassion and intense belief in rehabilitation. https://happyyouarehere.life/ https://www.instagram.com/craiginzana/ https://www.facebook.com/happyyouarehere/ craig@inzanamedia.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Michelle Anhang, BA, PCC, CPCC, is a Certified Life Coach who specializes in supporting individuals and families living with mental health challenges as well as those moving forward after loss. In addition to coaching, Michelle is a motivational speaker who shares her story of becoming widowed at the age of 34 when her husband died by suicide, and how she navigated her way through stigma, shame, and her own mental health challenges to rebuild her life intentionally. www.michelleanhangcoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleanhangcoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleanhangcoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-anhang/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEyNVr2CU9E40o41tERKbA to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Eric Jones Jr. was born with a rare disease called club hands. This caused his arms to be shorter than normal. Eric had surgeries from the age of 6months to 17 years old. Due to many of the challenges he faced at school and within his family he was a depressed young man who was bullied. He overcame these challenges through developing the right mind set and fostering key relationships. Eric now is a father, mentor, author, basketball coach and speaker. Eric motto is you can measure my arms, but you cannot measure my heart. Instragram - @ericjonesjrspeaks @itsajonesthingpodcast to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Kristina Campos lives in Colorado and has four children of school age. She has been an educator for over 20 years, working with all grade levels Pre-school through 12th grade. Kristina graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999 and received her master's degree from the University of Denver in 2019. After many years of teaching, Kristina saw a need to help children from the source- THE HOME! With great enthusiasm, Kristina quit her teaching job and founded the organization The Impactful Parent. Now, Kristina helps parents of school-aged children by providing parenting tips, resources, and community to those that follower her. When Kristina is not with her friends and family, she volunteers as a Board of Trustee for two different local Colorado schools. Kristina has a passion for children and a strong devotion to serving parents and their school-age children. She continues to stay active in the schools by substitute teaching whenever her schedule allows. https://theimpactfulparent.com www.instagram.com/theimpactfulparent www.facebook.com/theimpactfulparent www.linkedin.com/company/theimpactfulparent https://theimpactfulparent.com/youtube to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Tim is a part time comedian who has struggled with mental health issues over the years, but by excepting that he cannot make everyone happy has decided that the best way to heal the pain is to laugh about it and share it with others. He speaks candidly about his struggles and inspires others through comic relief. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Joy Burkhard is a mental health advocate and advocate for maternal health care and mothers. Her family lost her brother to suicide and she has been fighting within the system of healthcare to improve and advocate for mental health care. Joy is the founder and director of 2020 Mom a non-profit closing gaps in maternal and mental health care. 2020 Mom's brand/social change product portfolio includes TheBlueDotProject.org which focuses on the difficulties of motherhood and reducing stigma of anxiety/depression; and most recently Mom-Congress.com, bringing together moms and those who support them in D.C. to hear from inspiring speakers and meet with Congress to address what matters most to moms. 2020 Mom, convenes thought leaders and advocates to advance the diagnosis and treatment rates of women suffering from a maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression. The non-profit is based in L.A. however the group's focus is on scalable, sustainable change, through it's 2020 Mom Project, which provides a platform for change, setting standards for insurers, hospitals and more. Learn more about maternal mental health and 2020 Mom through this 3 min video: youtube.com/watch?v=i0nk05y-h90 www.2020Mom.org www.TheBlueDotProject.org www.Mom-Congress.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Katie Grimes is an International Sober Dating Coach - she is the go-to girl to increase your confidence and have an outstanding love life. Katie specializes in helping people think thoughts, feel feelings, and take actions that inspire you to live a life you love (with the people you love.) For a humorous and authentic look at recovering from being addicted to love, join Katie on her podcast: Anything for Love, as she guides you on how to “get good at love” by sharing tools to get massive confidence and certainty within yourself. #Sober #dating, #PTSD and #recovery https://www.katiegrimes.com https://www.instagram.com/kg.katiegrimes/ https://www.facebook.com/katie.grimes.509511/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemgrimes/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Craig M. Chavis Jr. is an author and coach that specializes in helping working professionals launch profitable businesses and successfully transition into full-time entrepreneurship. He is a serial entrepreneur, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, former division-1 collegiate athlete, and received his BSBA from Samford University and MBA from the University of Tampa. Craig is also a super foodie, world traveler, and lifelong learner. Check out Craig's book: Burdens of a Dream. It is a story of hope written to inspire anyone who has arrived at a personal or professional crossroads within their life. https://www.amazon.com/Burdens-Dream-Actionable-Creative-Entrepreneur/dp/1647460212/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H5TIM1DQNF6E&dchild=1&keywords=burdens+of+a+dream&qid=1598231450&sprefix=burdens%2Caps%2C262&sr=8-2 https://www.cre8ivecraig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cre8ivecraig/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cre8ivecraig/ https://www.facebook.com/cre8ivecraig to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman, and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 15 years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation. Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. He has created the best MMA podcast of the northwest. He believes in giving back and honoring those that have served our country. With his companies Top Rated MMA and The Bearded Biz Show he can do just that. By lifting others up and giving back to the community and veterans through great organizations like Hire Heroes USA. Another one of the ways Erik can give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose. Erik's natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and podcasts. He knows that sometimes having the opportunity to meet someone and hear their story and how they have overcome is the courage someone might need to find new strength in their own battle. Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count. - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeardedBiz/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikGAllen (@ErikGAllen) - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beardedbizshow/ (@BeardedBizShow) - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikgallen/ (@ErikGAllen) - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TopRatedMMA - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TopRatedMixedMartialArts/ - Twitter (@TopRatedMMA) - https://twitter.com/TopRatedMMA - Instagram (@TopRatedMMA) - https://www.instagram.com/topratedmma/ - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TopRatedMMA https://www.TopRatedMMA.com Erik's full story https://youtu.be/_hNC52Cn2Sc to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

With over 25 years of experience, Pattie is an empowerment expert for organizations, leaders, teams, and women. Her presentations and interviews are empowering, educational, interactive, and provide real-life skills. Pattie worked as a senior leader for the Microsoft Enterprise Team for 15 years including 3 years running the Asia Pacific Region. She worked at Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision as the Global Head for Performance and Leadership Effectiveness. Pattie was one of the youngest female Vice Presidents for a California Bank. Pattie runs her training and consulting company focused on educating and empowering women and girls to be the best they can be. She is an author, speaker, master trainer, podcast guest, coach, and women's advocate. Pattie was recognized as one of the top Women Leaders by the Executive Women's Association and Who's Who in Women's Leadership. She was recognized as one of the top women authors by Connected Women of Influence and was awarded the top woman leadership award by the State of California. Pattie's book, Quiet Women Never Changed History – Be Strong, Stand Up and Stand Out with the subtitle – “Let's Go Kick Some Glass” is on Amazon. She is the former host of the popular weekly radio show Women Kicking Glass on OC Talk Radio. Special Podcast Book Offer Book offer https://www.womenkickingglass.com/book for only $10.00 including over $200.00 in free bonuses and free S & H. (Free S & H only available in the US) People can contact Pattie at her personal email pattiegrimm@live.com Business email pattieg@advantage-training.com Website www.advantage-training.com Twitter https://twitter.com/pattie_grimm Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pattie_grimm/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattie-grimm/ Personal FB https://www.facebook.com/pattie.grimm Business FB https://www.facebook.com/womenkickingglass2 to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Mim helps women who have suffered trauma and abuse or who are successful but have the ambition to take life to the next level, feel POWERFUL & CONFIDENT like they can conquer the world. She does this by training the mind and the body in the art of BOXING. Mim has been in this industry for 12 years and one thing that stands out to her is when it comes to training and mindset, is that women in particular do not make themselves a priority. She seeks to change this. She is a single mother of three who uses no excuses as boundaries to gain success. She is passionate and grateful to the life lessons that boxing training has taught her. To learn more about Mim's story: Www.mimparisi.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefightersjourney/?ref=share https://www.facebook.com/mim.parisi https://www.instagram.com/thefightersjourney to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, is a graduate of the Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the NEOUCOM Affiliated Hospitals in Canton, Ohio. Colonel Mondragon is a twenty-six-year Army veteran, spent thirty months in combat zones, and is a National Veterans Wrestling Champion. Skip became a casualty of depression and as was called to advocate for men struggling with this dark disease. He now speaks and writes to combat this epidemic and is the author of Wrestling Depression Is Not For Wimps! Skip and his wife, Sherry, reside in Midlothian, Texas. Dr. Mondragon is combating the stigma of mental illness through his advocacy work, writing and speaking engagements. He is a physician, a decorated Army vet, a National Wrestling Champion, a tough guy, and he became a casualty of depression. His vulnerability and transparency helps others to see this disease is and equal opportunity disease. Men, if you're struggling with depression go get help today! www.wrestlingisnotforwimps.com To buy the book: Skip Mondragon or by Wrestling Depression Is Not for Wimps! www.amazon.com/author/skipmondragon (also available on Google, Barnes and Noble) FB @WNW (Wrestling Is Not For Wimps) Twitter @SkipWNW to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Pratibha Dey is a 27 year old woman residing in NJ, originally from New Delhi, India. She's a passionate teacher, caregiver, speaker, and author. She has entailed through all of the storms of life and is writing the next best seller, called Resiliency: A Woman's Journey from Scarcity to Success. Pratibha's Journey consists of strengthened resiliency at every cost. She's overcome molestation, sexual assault, physical abuse, and her greatest loss, her twin children this year in 2020. Pratibha is unstoppable and upholds unshakable faith as she has chosen to turn her life around within the last 6 months with no fear. Pratibha's You Tube Channel https://youtu.be/uLooK9AJcHo https://www.facebook.com/pratibha.dey http://linkedin.com/in/pratibhadey https://www.instagram.com/freespiritsfly/?hl=en to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Francisco Oller is the Digital Operations and Marketing Specialist for BeniComp Health Solutions, a health tech company in the insurance space. He is also an active civic member, community builder, and advocate of lifelong learning. He is the Marketing Chair for the University of Tampa's Board of Counselors, on the Digital Marketing Advisory Board Member for The University of South Florida, and involved with Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay. Earlier this year Employee Benefit Adviser recognized him as a Rising Star and recently he was named a LinkedIn Sales Star. He holds a B.S. in Management from Providence College and an MBA with a Marketing concentration from the University of Tampa. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-oller-garcia/ Instagram: Vitamincisco Twitter: Vitamincisco to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Kawan Glover is a Survivor because he has lived through a stroke and three brain surgeries. He also dealt with suicidal idealizations, one attempt, opioid addiction, depression, and been $1.2 million in medical debt. Despite these hardships, he has started his own company called Overcome Adversity, which leverages his ordeal to help others, as the name says, Overcome their Adversity no matter the shape or form. He is also a writer, public speaker, and a self-published author of a memoir entitled “Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose” Instagram: @kawanglover Twitter: @kawan_glover Facebook: www.facebook.com/OvercomeWithKawan Amazon Book link: http://bit.ly/Favorthebook to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Susan Giddens is a women that represents what so many women have gone through; substance abuse, emotional abuse; grief and depression. She calls these her zombie years. For the last five years she's put in the blood, sweat and tears to claw her way back to life. She carved a path to find herself again. She asked for help and developed a limitless and growth mindset. She changed her perspective and her language. Today, she'll share her story. It's uplifting. It's inspirational. Susan's story shows us that will a deep desire and dedication to match change is possible. On the other side of hell is joy and fulfillment. https://www.instagram.com/opicoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/susan.giddens.3/ susan@opicoacing.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

In February of 2018 Jared attempted suicide after a long struggle with depression and alcoholism. He went from an Information Systems Engineer at Whole Foods Market to homeless in a matter of days. After sometime in mental health facilities and rehab he found purpose in the recovery community and through speaking openly about issues with mental health and addiction. He has learned that these are things that can effect anyone and he hopes to somewhat normalize these concepts for people aren't aware of what it's really like. He has learned strategies for coping with these issues and finding a life that doesn't require substance abuse. Jared has found that humor can lessen the sting of many of the thoughts that would've driven him back into his disease in the past. Jared's main goal is make sure anyone that felt the way he did a year and a half ago knows that they are not alone and that there are people that understand and need to help them just as much as they need the help. Listeners can contact Jared directly via email: flan@whatisTWS.com or catch new episodes of the whatisTWS Podcast every Monday on all major streaming platforms. He also hosts a live interaction video stream on GetVokl.com Tuesdays @ 9pm EST. to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Dr. Ashley Wellman is a criminologist and has been a professor and scholar specializing in surviving trauma since 2008. Her research focuses on cold case homicide and sexual assault survivors. In 2018, her own life would be transformed after the traumatic, sudden loss of her husband. In an effort to create a magic and purposeful life for herself and her daughter, Ashley Wellman is pursuing life as a creative writer, with the release of her first children's book “The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons: My Friend Fresno.” My Friend Fresno www.myfriendfresno.com (business); www.ashleywellman.com (personal) @MyFriendFresno (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

On August 21, 2015 Jon had a widow maker heart attack at work. He was shocked 5 times on the way to the hospital, two more times in the ER, the last of which brought him back to life. He was dead for over 20 minutes. They placed a stent in what is called the widow maker artery to open it up and induced a coma to save his brain. June 2016 he was diagnosed with an anoxic brain injury, which happens when the brain doesn't get enough oxygen. He continues to have chronic headaches on a daily basis. Sometimes they can be debilitating. He finds humor in his ability to speak about his experience of death and he tells us about the tools he has learned to manage his symptoms while living his 2nd life. Jon Johnston is an IT Consultant living in Chaska, MN with his wife Heidi, dog Esther and two cats who shall remain nameless by their request. In his spare time he talks about college sports, particularly the Nebraska Cornhuskers, while podcasting, writing, and shooting (with a camera) whenever he can. You can reach him on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jonjohnstonhusker/ https://twitter.com/cornnation www.cornnation.com to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Hack your mindset! That is what Jen had to do to go from living in fear and leading a double life to becoming a fearless leader. Jen Sugermeyer climbed the corporate ladder for 15 years leading what appeared to be a perfect life. Fit, home, nice truck, friends, well traveled, but Jen hated whom she had become behind closed doors and loathed the woman she saw in the mirror. As successful as she was In the office, her pain matched her success. Jen found herself an alcoholic/addict and fell out of love with the vibrant person she once was. After a decade of failed attempts, Jen heard 7 words that changed the course of her life. Jen now coaches leaders in corporate America on winning mindset, how to reconnect with themselves and how to learn to love the person in the mirror so they can also live more purposeful, joyful and intentionally driven lives like she now does. 2x best selling author, Jen has been featured on NBC, FOX, ABC and more promoting her messages of positivity and mindset hack. Jensugermeyer.com Instagram.com/jensugermeyer & Facebook.com/jensugermeyer to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

After a being deeply depressed and longing for meaning Kate had a dream that she was playing the harp. The next day she started on her journey to playing the harp in real life and ended up playing at a major hotel in Las Vegas Nevada where she spent 6 years. Her dream has led her to find other ways of healing herself and others through sound, nutrition, meditation and healthy living. She encourages us to reach for our dreams of health and well-being. Kate Kunkel is a sound therapist and vegan nutritionist. After witnessing the horrors of advanced Alzheimer's in her mother and experiencing memory loss and personality issues herself, Kate set out to find the key to preventing this terrifying disease. The lifestyle changes she instituted to become healthier and protect her own brain resulted in the program she now shares with clients and in her book, "Don't Let the Memories Fade". https://katekunkel.com https://www.facebook.com/kate.kunkel.750 https://twitter.com/HealingHarpist https://www.instagram.com/dementiapreventionspecialist/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kunkel-231a2921/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Lee Chambers is an Environmental Psychologist, Well being Consultant and Life Coach. Lee has qualifications in Performance Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and Advanced Sleep Consultancy, and he delivers multi-disciplinary workshops focused on improving performance and productivity through increasing employee well being. This is an issue very close to his heart, as after losing the ability to walk in 2014 due to chronic illness, he has battled back to achieve a positive health outcome, and is now on the pathway to become medication free. He is currently studying an MSc in Environmental Psychology, with a focus on human interaction with workplaces and natural environments. He also presents the Health and Well being show on Ribble FM Radio, and speaks in Educational establishments about his varied career path. Based in Preston in the North of the UK, Lee is currently working with business owners and employee teams to create culture change, well being strategies and champions. He is a father of 2, coaches a disability football team, and enjoys the odd slice of cake. He is currently writing his first book, “How To Conquer Anything”, which will be released in 2020. https://leechambers.org - https://www.essentialise.co.uk IG/FB: @essentialisecoach TW: @essentialise Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-chambers-278a6518a/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Clint Pearman: Certified Brain Injury Specialist during the day. Health and wellness coach, performance enhancement specialist, author, speaker, philanthropist, and perpetual health and wellness student during the night. His life mission is to be the source of motivation, education, and inspiration that empowers everyone that crosses his path to live the healthiest wealthiest, and happiest life possible. As a veteran Clint served over 31 years in the United States Marine Corps, had multiple deployments, and held numerous leadership positions to include: Director Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership Course, Director Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defense School, Chief Drill Instructor, Operations Chief for numerous high level commands including Marine Forces Reserves, Marine Forces North, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Augmentation Command Element, and just before retiring he was nominated as President Headquarters Marine Force Reserves Senior Leadership Association. He has thrived and helped others who have sustained traumatic brain injury and had sustained 7 traumatic brain injuries in deployed settings and non-deployed settings. In addition to his brain injury activities, Clint sits on the board of directors for Help Heal Veterans and Wounded Warrior Homes Inc. – Not affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project. https://clintpearman.com/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Peggy's life changed one fateful day in 2016 - her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia and her husband lost his job as a stock broker/manager. Peggy didn't realize it them but that day was the catalyst for change in her life. She moved back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana from Los Angeles California and she talks about the series of ups and downs she has had along the way and what inspired her to start her own podcast Life in the A-Zone. You won't want to miss this episode. There will be tears and laughter as you listen to her amazing journey. You can find Peggy's podcast and information on her Facebook page - Life In the A-Zone, Instagram - LifeintheaZonepodcast, Twitter: LifeintheaZ Please subscribe where you listen to your podcasts and leave a comment. You can also reach me by email at catalystforchange20@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangeresiliency to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

Monte grew up in Palo Alto CA then spent 2 years traveling the world as part of his college experience followed by several years at a religious commune in AZ before a 20-year career in software. For the past 10 years he has been Director of Care and Recovery at Menlo Park Presbyterian church where he hosts a number of support groups as well as prayer teams and support volunteers like those in the Stephen Ministry that we'll be talking about. Since late 2010 he has also been Executive director of Achungo, (http://achungo.org/about/) a US non-profit that builds and supports schools for orphans in southwest Kenya with over 700 students currently in their care. He has been married for 25 years and has 3 adult sons and an adult daughter who had been orphaned in Russia. Raising 3 boys was a steep-learning experience that taught him a lot of patience and adaptability. Surviving the divorce of his first marriage was an experience of coping with excruciating adversity. From his children in Kenya who, if they are fortunate, grow up in mud huts without water or electricity, he has learned the true meaning of resilience. And from the many individuals in his support groups and who come to him for a listening ear and prayer and for resources to help them in their pain and struggle, he has learned that hardship can be a door to a resilient life. https://menlo.church/menlopark/serve/stephen-ministry https://menlo.church/sanjose/connect/support-recovery to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/

We are doing things a little different this week and will hear from a professional who helps women with challenging events that they may be facing. Nicole Burgess is a life coach, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and podcast host of Soul Filled Sisterhood and Launching Your Daughter. She will share tools she has learned to help us through challenging times. You can find her on social media at Facebook: @NicoleBurgessCoaching https://nicoleburgesscoaching.com/nicolelifecoach/ to reach the host: https://www.facebook.com/catalystforchangestories catalystforchange20@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWXiilXqrHS4YhmkVc8hBg/