Life Can Suck But You Don't Have To

One of our favorite things to hear is the ending of our guest's story. It is a special moment when we get to see their journey come full circle. When you take time to reflect on the beginning you get to see just how far you've come. This is the final episode of our first season of the Life Can Suck but You Don't Have To podcast. To wrap up Season One we've decided to take a beat to play back some of our favorite moments. We hope you'll enjoy what we're calling our "highlight reel". See you soon for season Two!

Do you believe you're only one decision away from a come back? Kent Martin's childhood collided with his teenage years and left him asking, what now? Like many young men looking for their path, Kent sought out military life. He found a rythm in discipline. He met each challenge with acceptance and thought he found his forever home. His story hits more than a few rough patches along the way. At 27 years old he found himself in jail with two kids at home. It was time to face those childhood demons.So, are you ready? It will take relentless drive and fearless determination to change your story. We invite you to push play and celebrate those we accept the challenge. #dontquit #imready #dontsuck

At 19 weeks pregnant, Jill and Carlos Parrilla arrived at the ultrasound of baby number three with thoughts of baby clothes in mind. They were hoping to downsize some unwanted belongings before moving into their new home.. "If it's a girl we keep some things, if it's a boy we have a yard sale!" But what they heard next left them reeling.Forced to think about the impossible and struggling to hold on to their future,the Parrilla's threw themselves into a new mission: HOPE. After all, where would we be without it?#occipitalmeningoencephalocele #occipitalmeningocele #type1

At a time in her life when she had so much to look forward to, a health crisis stopped her dead in her tracks. Her ordinary life, the future she had planned, the things she thought she'd do - they were all tremendously challenged. Letting go of control and focusing on the facts helped Megan Zimmerman through one of the worst trials of her life. The diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis rocked her world, but she never gave up hoping for and working towards something better. Listen as she shares the lessons she has learned through her journey so far.

Episode 7: Surrender features retired Navy SEAL, Ultra-Marathon Runner, Entrepreneur and all around inspirational dude Chadd Wright of the 3-of-7 Project. ..Do you have a spirit that surrenders when times get tough or a spirit that gives up? Believe it or not, there's a difference. Several years ago, Chadd Wright found himself laying on the beach as the waves crashed over his body leaving him freezing, sore and struggling to breathe. Linked arm in arm with others training to be Navy SEALS, he had two options: surrender to the situation before him or quit. Listen in as Chad tells us how he took quitting off the table and surrendered to his path in life...For more of Chadd:Instagram: @chadwright278 and @3_of_7project Website: https://3of7project.com/Podcast: Three of Seven

Dear Seniors comes at a time when we could all use a little inspiration. This episode is dedicated to the senior class of 2020 but we believe that anyone listening will benefit from these messages of hope.

Having a parent pass away at a young age is a life-altering experience to say the least. No one tells you how to grieve or what to do with the intense emotions you're feeling. You’d give anything to feel normal. To fit in with your friends. So you do your best to ignore the darkness that's taking over you on the inside and pretend to be ok. .Fast forward a few years. You're 18 now, which should be one of the most happy, carefree years of your life, but you hate where you're at and you’re angry. Thoughts of "how did I get here?!" and "what kind of a God would take a mom away from a young girl?!" flood your mind. It's getting harder and harder to pretend......Listen in as Alyssa Stoltz shares honestly and openly about the most sucky moments of her life. Spoiler alert: Our biggest trials often set us up for our biggest blessings!

Sadness. Anxiety. Intense Jealousy. Disappointment. Social Isolation. These are just a few of the many side effects that go along with infertility. Approximately one in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States. That's about 6.7 million people each year who have trouble conceiving. On this episode we meet Tia Collis. Tia came face-to-face with the question plaguing most women, will having a child fill my void and truly make me happy? Her answer came with immense heartache and continuous set backs. All of the ups and downs along the way lead her to being set up to live a life she loves.Savannah Grace Boutique Website:https://savannahgrace.commentsold.com/store Savannah Grace Boutique Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savannahgraceboutique/

When the hits keep coming. When days turn into years. When your body fails you. When you're told this is your new normal. How does your spirit survive? This is a story with true grit and so relevant for the times we're living in. Let Robin's story lift you up and change your perspective. Sometimes we must grieve the life we wanted in order to live the life we're given. Robin's Zumba-Thon YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPx2z78Bv5Q&feature=share

Co-host, April Harmon, shares how the worst moments in her life actually pushed her to work towards becoming a better version herself.

Before we ask others to share their most difficult moments with us, we feel it is only fair to share ours. On this episode, Natalie Baker, a co-host of the show, takes us back to 2011 and let's us in on a time in her life that sucked. Here's to sharing the hard stuff and hoping the lesson's we've learned in the suck can help others get through theirs!