HeartConnexion Podcast Channel is the new home for community driven podcasts. Our prime running show hosts are Keith Rock and Don Fitzsimons with new "Fitzroc presents" episodes scheduled to release on a regular basis. Along with Fitzroc you will find various episodes added from time to time that represent other people in our HeartConnexion community who want to also edify and encourage you.
Dr. Blackney, a certified sex therapist, discusses the role of sex in committed relationships. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Grace Strachan is a human connector who owns her own business called Send Out Cards. She shares a unique way to touch others.
Dr. Blackney is an individual and couple's counselor, as well as, a sex therapist. She discusses how to talk to our kids about sex and dating.
Recently retired, Rev. Scott Lowry shares his insights and the highs and lows of pastoring in the Nazarene church for nearly 50 years. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Previously released on August 17, 2020. The healthy and unhealthy uses of social media
Natalie Griffin-Harris is a corporate trainer who owns her own consulting business. She is also on the Board of Directors of Heartconnexion Seminars. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Alesia Spears has navigated death by suicide of a parent, childhood poverty, spousal abuse and feelings about her child who is transgender. Here her journey into emotional wellness. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Ember Hughes owns her own construction company and has started a life coaching business after becoming certified. She is a natural listener who shares what she learned along the way from her own experiences and from those she has helped. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Anne-Marie Colette is a life coach who specializes in helping women achieve their highest potential. She is also a featured speaker and contributing author to the book, Dreaming Big, Being Bold. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life's journey and lessons learned along the way.
Skye Wagner is a life coach who focuses on helping women become empowered to be all they want to be. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Raye discusses her journey to emotional wellness. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Misty Hughes created a not for profit organization to help single moms build community. Now she is developing leadership training for women. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Social worker and business consultant, Lidia Young, shares the lessons she has learned along her path. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Tracy Brough has walked through physical and emotional abuse, rape, Satan worship, and addictions and has come out on the other side with a strong faith in God. In this episode she shares with us how she did it. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
This couple shares how faith has sustained them through infertility, adoption, cancer, and marriage. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
David is a behavioral psychologist who discusses the six stages that all relationships go through and also gives pointers on how to get to know someone. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Actor (Abominable, Glee), author (Junga children’s books), and motivational speaker, Stephan Tako, shares why anti-bullying is so important to him. He also gives tips to parents on how to help kids who are being bullied. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Duke is a life coach and speaker who helps us understand the importance of showing up for others and ourselves. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: William Hung of American Idol fame is our guest. He talks about his Idol journey as well as what he has been up to lately. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Marian is a life coach and author who discusses how to deal with life when so many things we try seem to fail.
We all leave a legacy. Keith discusses how to shape yours into what you want it to be. Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Brian Patterson is the Executive Director of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory and discusses effective leadership. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Jonas joins us to discuss how getting rid of stuff we no longer use is good for home ownership, as well as, our emotional health. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Dr. Blackney shares how we can increase intimacy in our relationships by focusing on its three components; emotional, spiritual, and sexual. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Pam heads up the connection ministry at her church and shares valuable tips on how to connect even if it doesn’t come naturally for you. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Josh is a marriage and family therapist who shares the importance of embracing uncertainty as an ally in 2021. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: One of Kansas City’s top life coaches shares five move we can make to make 2021 a great year. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Dr. Shine joins us to discuss steps we can take to make 2021 a better year for our bodies. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Brad Hill joins us to discuss steps we can take to make 2021 a better year. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: A diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder did not keep Theresa from leading a full and satisfying life. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: A wheelchair has not slowed this man down one bit. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Grammy winning artist, Sherman Andrus, shares his journey with Andre Crouch and the Disciples, The Imperials, and Andrus, Blackwood and Co. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Coming to America as a non-English speaking 5 year old child to a successful business owner focusing on helping people better their lives, and everything in between. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Shawn discusses her journey from growing up feeling abandoned to self empowerment to a focus on helping others experience joy. Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Reagen shares her experience of growing up on a ranch and how a traumatic brain injury changed her. This includes a fun story of how she was fierce when she was whitewater rafting. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Former Fox 4 news anchor and motivational speaker shares his personal experience of success and discusses his book. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Karl shares his journey from leaving life as a pastor following a shakeup in his beliefs to becoming an author. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: From a childhood of poverty, violence, and drug use, Bobi shares with us her path towards redemption and better emotional health. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and DonFitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Gina shares her story as the mother of eight kids and how she found grace. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Laura shares how she uses the valleys of her life to inspire others to rise above. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Katie shares the mindset it took for her to overcome a lifetime of abuse General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Release Date: 10/19/20 Individual Episode Show notes: Hear the story of how this mom started a business to provide employment for those developmentally disabled. We throw in a little cross country hiking for fun. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Joining us from Minsk Belarus, Davide shares his journey as a pastor featuring moves to several different countries and how he navigated what he considers to be his greatest failure. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Kari shares how caring for her grandmother and growing up with an unsighted parent led her into her work as a neuro researcher. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Stephanie takes us on a raw emotional journey as she shares what her life has been like dealing with her daughter's death by suicide. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Matt discusses how a Huntington's Disease diagnosis changed the course of his life and how he moved from dread to truly being present and making the most of life. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Lisa discusses her journey from a shy12 year old who hid under a table to not be noticed to a powerful fitness instructor. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Joining us from New Zealand, life mentor Vanessa Coultas builds on her childhood experiences to inform her professional life. She gives practical advice on the importance of self-care and steps to defeat loneliness. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Valerie Rock Good-Turney joins Keith in this interview with Vanessa from the land down under as she discusses where the inspiration for her music originates. Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Individual Episode Show notes: Join Jonas as he takes us on his journey from full time business owner to selling everything he had to hit the open road with his wife. He truly is living his dream. General Show/Host Bio: Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.
Johan joins us from Dublin, Ireland to discuss social media addiction and the six steps to become reconnected again. Keith Rock, former business owner and entrepreneur, and Don Fitzsimons, social worker and mental health therapist, team up to interview fascinating people who share a bit of their life’s journey and lessons learned along the way.