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The multi-talented San Jose based group & product of thepandemic Chiseled talks about their release “Sounds Like” featuring “Grin”, “Backof Your Mind”, “Open Your Heart”, Kind Hearted People” plus their EP “Naked ina Dream” and more! The amazing trio of Stefan Frazier, Tom Gewecke, Kai Frazierand Brian Kunz played a wide range from indie folk to country to indie rock,plus talk about how they got their careers started and how they met as Tom andStefan played open mic for years and putting together their first home-producedrelease in '21, and have a loyal following in the Bay area plus Spotify,YouTube, etc.,, and share the stories behind the music! Check out the amazingChiseled on all major platforms and www.chiseledmusic.comtoday! #chiseled #sanjose #pandemic #bayarea #soundslike #nakedinadream #grin #backofyourmind#kindheartedpeople #stefanfeazier #tomgewecke #kaifrazier #briankunz #indiefolk#country #indierock #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube#anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerchiseled#themikewagnershowchiseled 

The multi-talented San Jose based group & product of thepandemic Chiseled talks about their release “Sounds Like” featuring “Grin”, “Backof Your Mind”, “Open Your Heart”, Kind Hearted People” plus their EP “Naked ina Dream” and more! The amazing trio of Stefan Frazier, Tom Gewecke, Kai Frazierand Brian Kunz played a wide range from indie folk to country to indie rock,plus talk about how they got their careers started and how they met as Tom andStefan played open mic for years and putting together their first home-producedrelease in '21, and have a loyal following in the Bay area plus Spotify,YouTube, etc.,, and share the stories behind the music! Check out the amazingChiseled on all major platforms and www.chiseledmusic.comtoday! #chiseled #sanjose #pandemic #bayarea #soundslike #nakedinadream #grin #backofyourmind#kindheartedpeople #stefanfeazier #tomgewecke #kaifrazier #briankunz #indiefolk#country #indierock #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube#anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerchiseled#themikewagnershowchiseled 

Tara, Caroline & Allison discuss trending styles, personal experiences with body image, and the impact of physical changes like menopause. They delve into the 'Michelangelo effect,' a metaphor for chiseling away the unnecessary in both interiors and personal wardrobes to elevate aesthetics and functionality. The conversation ranges from the importance of authentic self-improvement, such as considering cosmetic surgeries for oneself, to practical tips on updating home decor and curating a versatile wardrobe. The episode concludes with insights into their personalized and hands-on approach to client projects. Topics 00:47 The Michelangelo Effect and Personal Stories 03:58 Interior Design Insights and Trends 09:47 Fashion Tips and Client Experiences 13:53 Concluding Thoughts and Client Relations

What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it? For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult. In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it? For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult. In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

Chiseled: From DIY Beginnings to Bay Area FavoritesThe Someone You Should Know Podcast welcomes Chiseled, a San José-based band blending indie folk, country, and indie rock. Born during the pandemic, Tom Gewecke and Stef Frazier turned isolation into creativity, crafting their DIY debut album in 2021. As venues reopened, Kai Koda Frazier joined on guitar, and Brian Kunz added live drums, shaping their evolving sound. Join me as we showcase some brand-new songs and dive into their journey from DIY recordings to Bay Area favorites. The members of the Chiseled are Someone You Should Know. Click here to buy Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to The Chiseled WebsiteClick here to go to The Chiseled Facebook pageClick here to go to The Chiseled Instagram pageClick here to go to watch Chiseled performing on YouTube Click here to hear Chiseled's new album "Sound's Like" on SpotifyAll music used with permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Eric A. Clayton is a born storyteller. Writing fiction as a child, his grandmother would edit Eric's fantastical stories about elves and dragons, teaching him the skills of imaginary world-building.It is no wonder, then, that as an adult, Eric loves borrowing from the colorful St. Ignatius, who helped Eric find his spirituality as a writer, first for Catholic Relief Services and now as the deputy director of communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, here in Baltimore.As Eric explains in this week's podcast, St. Ignatius of Loyola was a soldier and minor noble who "was all about winning wars and wooing women" until he was hit by a cannonball during the Battle of Pamplona. The ordeal led him to put down his sword, become a pilgrim, and found the Jesuit order of priests."We're talking about these trajectory-changing instances in our lives," he said. "And they can be pretty brutal, pretty tragic and traumatic."Eric draws from the inspirational type of prayer that Ignatius taught the Jesuits to pursue — imaginative, contemplative, and most of all experiential."He's really big on getting out into the world," Eric said. "The Jesuits, founded in the mid 1500s, were different than other religious orders because they lived in the world. They didn't live in monasteries."The story of St. Ignatius' self-discovery is where the phrase Cannonball Moments, the title of Eric's second book, comes from."It's kind of a flippant term that folks use in the wider Ignatian community," he said.Aside from Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith, Eric also has written My Life With the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars. His third book, Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness, is due out in 2025.Meanwhile, he also writes the award-winning weekly column, "Now Discern This," and has a Substack channel with some very entertaining headlines. It may be trite, Eric says, but for him writing is a form of prayer.Eric is not only a gifted writer — and you can learn more about his work on his website — but he is also an engaging conversationalist who will have you instantly tuned in when you listen to this week's episode of Chiseled. Enjoy.

A Film Director's Tryst with the Cosmic Director Born and raised as a Christian, accepting someone as Divinity in human form other than Jesus, was something very difficult for Mr Gene Massey to digest when he saw Bhagawan's picture on the altar in a Sai Centre in Hollywood, California, more than 40 years ago. However, he felt very welcomed there and was drawn to His teachings, especially the way selfless service from the heart was being practised there. Soon he came to Prasanthi Nilayam and once he had Bhagawan's darshan and interacted with Him in the interview room, he knew he had found ‘The Father' whom Jesus always referred to. From that moment on, he decided to dedicate his life to furthering His mission and travelled extensively to document the beautiful selfless service initiatives of Sai devotees worldwide. In this Satsang, he shares how blessed he feels for those priceless opportunities that Bhagawan has given him over the years and how even now he feels His hand on his heart every single moment.

It's funny. When I reflected on my conversation with Carol Foderick, this week's guest on Chiseled, I was amused that she is known as "the hardest working woman in realestate," yet she prioritizes her life outside the office.And then it made sense to me. Working hard at a career is one thing, but creating work-life balance is a whole other level of effort. As you will learn this week, Carol is the epitome of discovering the balance between leadershipand friendship, mothering and managing, and reflection and action. Carol started out in real estate working as a front deskreceptionist while finishing college. Now, her real estate group has 32 people and closes 354 transactions in a year. She has invested in recreational, rental, and multi-unit real estate, owns a renovation company and a staging company,and 90 percent of her business comes from repeat customers and direct referrals."It truly takes a community effort of a lot of like-minded individuals coming together," she said.Carol is also one of the Buffini White Hats, which, if you regularly listen to this program, you know is part of the elite coaching group I have been connected to for 25 years.  "I always tell people the first check that I write of the year is to my Buffini coach and for my Buffini system because they have gotten me here. They are going to be the absolute last thing I abandon," she said.That's a business decision. Personally, Carol is even more committed to her family. As a woman, it is a constant juggle to be successful in the workplace while also putting family first. But as she explains in a very poignant story, being the hardest working woman in real estate isn't going to make it on herepitaph."My tombstone is (not) going to say 'Ran a team of 32,'" she said.Carol has a lot on her plate, and being a fast talker with an entrepreneurial mindset she gives listeners a lot to digest this week. I am sure you will gain many valuable insights from her. You can connect with Carol at her email address:carol@carolfoderick.com

It's our 100th episode of Chiseled and I'm so excited to have Paul Hutchinson join me for this milestone. You may have heard of Paul, the executive producer and inspiration for the movie, The Sound of Freedom. Paul was living the high life building a multi-billion dollar company, Bridge Investment Group. He had a house with 10 bathrooms, seven fireplaces, three kitchens, and a closet larger than most people's apartments. A basketball court and a full-on DJ booth with light structures and a stage were set up in his basement.He was also on his way to his second divorce, his kids wouldn't talk to him, and he had lost his relationship with God.The parties every other weekend with NBA players and half-naked women kept him busy, but his soul wasn't fulfilled. However, his reputation as a flashy playboy with a disarming charm made him the kind of recruit that spy agencies look for.Paul turned down the CIA's overtures, but when he got a call from the attorney general asking him to insinuate himself into a child trafficking ring, the challenge motivated him to action.  "I didn't want to put my life in danger for some white-collar crime guys in Dubai, but when it came to kids, if there was something I could do to help, great," he said.Two days after a follow-up chat with a homeland security agent stationed in Cartagena, Paul was in Colombia making a deal to "purchase" young virgins."Then things became really real. I mean these guys knew who I was, and I realized the depth of darkness that they were engulfed in, and I realized how dangerous it really was, but I said to myself, 'If that was my child, if that 11-year-old was my daughter, I would take a bullet to get her out. I would give everything I have to destroy the lives of whoever tried to take her,'" he said.The successful mission saving a group of children from a sex trafficker profoundly moved Paul. But it still hadn't quite renewed his soul. That would take another two years engaging in some mind-bending experiences with the operators who helped him save so many lives."I had what I call an 'ego death' and that ego death was absolutely necessary for 'Paul Effing Hutchinson' to go away," he said. "That's what brought me back to God."Paul completed 70 missions in 15 countries during his 10 years undercover. He has earned the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the International Medal of Freedom. He has been knighted three times, earned 12 honorary doctorate degrees, is the founder of Child Liberation Foundation, and personally donates millions of dollars to rescue children from enslavement.As if his story needed any more drama, it has been brought to life on the big screen. The Sound of Freedom, starring Jim Caviezel and Eduardo Verástegui, who plays Paul's character is a must-watch. In fact, watching the film moved me to call Paul up and ask him to be my guest on this 100th episode of Chiseled. I could not be more honored, he agreed. When you hear Paul's story, when you hear how bad human trafficking still is, particularly in the United States, you won't believe that Paul could remain as humble as he is. But as he says, "a piece of coal doesn't become a diamond if it's just sitting out there in the sun. It's gotta go through some pressure, it's gotta go through some heat."You can learn more about Paul and the efforts to end human trafficking at Liberating- humanity.com, ChildLiberation.org, and the SoundofFreedombook.com. You can also follow him on his Instagram and Facebook pages.But first, hear him on this week's episode share some of his darkest nights and most dangerous missions. Afterward, let me know if you were able to get through this episode without crying. I wasn't.

Pastors Don and Ethel Rucker both heard the voice of God when they first laid eyes on each other. Meeting in a church — she was there because church was always her "safe haven" and he was there because he wanted to "appease" his sister — the word reached them as a whisper in their hearts acknowledging they had met their life partner.It wasn't long afterward that they married. But even though they were destined for each other, they admit the first three years of marriage were lousy."I had no positive role models on how to submit to men, how to respect them, how to honor them. What was that?" Pastor Ethel said."I didn't have any tools. And neither did he because his father walked away as well."But the glue they shared was commitment and faith."The turning point for us was that we realized this is not God's will. He did not bring us together for us to be miserable," Don said.The two set out investigating what they needed to build a strong marriage, and with God's help, developed 10 principles that laid the foundation for their union."If you look at your marriage as a business, you have towork that thing. That means there's got to be policies ... to govern that relationship," Don said. "It can failproof your relationship, the principles that God gave us."Now, 41 years married, Ethel and Don teach these principles in couples' workshops. They have also written a book about their journey, From Misery to Marital Bliss.That's not all they achieved. Through a program called "Reach One, Teach One, and Grow One," they are building on God's messages of transformation. In 2014, they founded the Christian Development Center in Montclair, California, and now feed and clothe 600 families monthly. They conductparenting and other educational classes and collaborate with local businesses to serve the greater San Bernadino County. They've even started down the path of investment to build affordable housing that can serve neighbors based ontheir income levels, rather than market value."(God) said, 'You will always have the poor. You will not always have me.' So, from Ethel and our perspective, what we're doing in the community is really doing what He would be doing if He was here," Don said.I met Ethel and Don through Kyle Wilson's Inner Circle group, and I am struck by their ministry and their amazing accomplishments. I do believe they are transforming behaviors and outcomes in the lives of many, helping to build the kingdom of God. You can learn more about them on their website, Facebook and Instagram. Meanwhile, I hope you click the button below to learn about their journey and enjoy this inspirational episode of Chiseled.

In this week's episode of Chiseled, I welcome Kyle Wilson to share his story. But he does much more than that. Kyle is one of the people helping to chisel me, and once you hear him, you are going to want him to do the same for you. A self-made entrepreneur who effectively made personal growth guru Jim Rohn into a household name, Kyle is the creator of his very own Inner Circle. If you know me, you know how important this impactful, loving, and growing group of people is to my life. Several are co-authors with me of the book Next Level Your Life, which Kyle published. Kyle rose from an aimless boy to the largest service station owner on his stretch of highway in small-town Texas. After hearing a "God whisper," he picked himself up and moved his family to Dallas. There, he went from being a seminar organizer making cold calls to a public speaker to a marketing strategist who persuaded Jim Rohn to become his exclusive client. From there, Kyle founded Jim Rohn International, where he partnered with Jim Rohn for 18 years. I don't want to get too deep here about what motivates Kyle. He shares some of his values in the podcast. Instead, I want to emphasize how this episode of Chiseled is a master class for business owners — or anyone who has a story to tell or a vision to live. This episode is so full of details on the HOW to succeed that you need to listen to every word. And when you're done, you're going to want more. Fortunately, Kyle has much, much more to offer. Here are just a few marketing tips Kyle shares in this week's episode: — How to empower your advocates to tell your story. — How to fish instead of hunt (meaning how to attract instead of pursue). — How to not seek assurance and instead bring overwhelming value. — How to select the one thing that will move the needle most in your journey. — How to avoid short-term distractions while on the pursuit of long-term success. — How to skip the marketing funnel and use a marketing wheel. The conversation is 50 minutes, but Kyle is so expansive and so abundant-minded that he's offering to give Chiseled listeners a box full of marketing tools for free. You just have to listen to the end of the podcast to hear all that he is giving away, including books, recordings, and access to his Inner Circle. He will explain HOW to claim it (Hint: the only rule is you have to mention Chiseled!). I'm so blessed by Kyle's generosity. He has been extremely impactful to my journey. I am thrilled that he has offered to share so much with my audience. You're going to love these insights so don't hesitate. Click the play button to listen to this week's Chiseled.

Hey Captains. Business as usual around here. Nothing to see. No Notes app announcements to decipher. All is cool.  No we're kidding. For the first half of this episode, we recount all the drama of the MLV (Major League Volleyball) announcement. It's major - haven't you heard? We give the play-by-play, and all the information that's been shared on the league so far, along with our perspectives, fears, and frankly, brutal mockery, which we do not anticipate will stop at any time. The second half, we talk highlights from PVF week 2 game play. There are a lot of matches to cover, so we might not get to all of them on each episode this season, but we'll always make sure to talk through Ian's Scorner as well as our main takeaways, excitements, and key stats. And to be honest, we'll probably give one main complaint to the league each week too - this week, it's a polite request to make sure the Standings page is accurate :) Thanks PVF, love you! The YouTube chat is kinda toxic lately, huh? Maybe see you there, maybe not. Follow us on Instagram for our commentary and updates: @courtcaptainspod Got a question or comment? Email us at: courtcaptainspod@gmail.com

Jim Keyes has an outstanding resume. A former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, former head of planning at Citgo, a pilot, a sculptor, and a published author, Keyes learned from a challenging childhood that curiosity is the key not merely to get through life, but to grab the reins and run with it.Jim's start wasn't easy. One of six kids, he grew up in a three-room shack with no running water in Grafton, Mass. Overwhelmed by it all, his mother walked out on the family when he was a child, and according to Jim, the family faced crisis after crisis. But these crises never deterred Jim from wanting to discover his place in the world."I didn't see myself as a victim, and said I will get through this and there's going to be another opportunity on the other side of this crisis, and there always was," he said.Born to a Baptist father and a Catholic mother, at an early age Jim was swept away by the "uniqueness" of the Catholic Church, despite its familiar lessons."I learned the Bible verse James 1:12, 'Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,' and I kind of own that," he said.That verse would pop up in Jim's life repeatedly. But on the Christmas morning right after he was appointed CEO of 7-Eleven, Jim had a dream in which he successfully conquered three trials, and he knew that embodying change, confidence, and clarity would lead him wherever he wanted to go.Jim has taken his classical education and faith lessons and put them in a book called, Education is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands. He has gone on an international speaking tour with the book, and with the help of social media giant Mr. Beast, has created scholarship opportunities for children around the world.Jim said that freedom has taught him to enjoy the richness of life and the beauty and peace of nature. But freedom can mean something different to everyone."Every day is literally a new adventure if you're open to it," he said.A self-avowed "space geek," Jim is also a lover of the Star Wars franchise, which "preaches" about "the antidote to darkness." So, if you understand Yoda-speak or want to tap into the words of Pope John Paul II, you're going to love the conversation on this week's podcast.You can learn more about James Keyes at his website, JamesWKeyes.com, or reach out to him on his Instagram. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this week's episode of Chiseled.

Jon has officially declared war on his "Dad Bod" and is leveling up big time this year. Not just any shape—he's going full-on chiseled, ripped, shredded, and cut. Why, you ask? Because this isn't just about getting healthier—it's about stepping onto the stage at a Physique Competition in Denver on August 9th. Stay tuned! We'll be here every step of the way, documenting the sweat, struggles, and triumphs with monthly bonus episodes. Get ready to witness Jon's transformation into a full-blown Chiseled Champ—it will be epic! You can also catch this journey on our IG @mentalkingmindfulness

The "King of Sales," Jeffrey Gitomer, is the author of 17 bestselling books on sales and personal development, including How to Make Sales Forever and The Little Red Book of Selling. He is an icon in the personal growth and development industry so when he said he would cut out some of his time to record a podcast with me, I was all in. Having written 16 e-books and thousands of columns, blog posts, and articles in addition to his bestsellers, Jeffrey has produced a ton of content over the decades. His materials can help anyone become a better salesperson.  You still have got to do the work, and if you don't love what you do, using artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, Microsoft's Co-Pilot, or X's Grok won't improve your mastery of your profession. It can't close a sale. That's going to be on you.  That's why Jeffrey created his own AI program out of the mass of materials that he has written.   "I created my own AI platform based on observing and realizing that ChatGPT is just a large hole," he said.  If you haven't tried AI yet, I can tell you, it is great for accessing information quickly. But you have to know what to ask it and you have to understand the answer that it gives back to you. And be forewarned: The answers may sound authentic, but they may be nonsensical. The programs even admit that the information may not be useful.  That's not the case with Jeffrey's AI program because he and his team input all of the information themselves. He even suggested it could come in handy right in the middle of a sales call. "The value of my AI Is you don't have to read my book anymore. Just ask me and I will tell you in 10 seconds or less," he said. "I will guarantee that it's accurate." Jeffrey said he gets asked all the time whether AI will replace salespeople in the future. Short answer, no. But the right platform may be what separates you from your competition.  With his Philly accent and accompanying charm, Jeffrey shares how AI can make you great at what you do — as long as you love what you do.  Want to check out more about Jeffrey or his program? You can get additional information on his website, gitomer.ai. Meantime, I hope you enjoy this week's episode of Chiseled.

I have a question for all the business owners out there: Is your 2025 business plan ready? It's nearly Christmas. You should be done with your list and checked it twice. Wherever you are in your plan, I want to give you and anyone else who is ready to wrap up 2024 a Christmas gift: a true story about faith and the cascade of abundance that comes with it. For Chiseled listeners in my Buffini and Company coaching group, you may already know this week's guest, Greg Chaplain. Raised Catholic in Massachusetts, Greg's family always had a relationship with God. Yet, it wasn't until he was 23, when he met a businessman at an Amway convention, that he accepted the Gospel and Christ as his savior. The commitment to walk in faith would guide him well over the next 35+ years. Fast forward 16 years to 2004, Greg was working in the wine industry as a regional leader with a $100 million budget at his fingertips. He managed his company through eight acquisitions, but after a final $1.6 billion deal, he was let go. For many people, losing a high-powered job at 39 years old with a new mortgage, a homemaker wife, and two children in private school would have been a terrifying blow. Not for Greg. He was calm and cool — so much so that a friend in his Christian fellowship expressed surprise by Greg's reticent response to this career broadside. "That was the moment that I went, 'Oh yeah, I really do have faith. It's a real thing. I can actually feel it. My heart's at peace. I am not worried. I know we're going to be fine,'" he said. While confidently interviewing for one of many corporate positions over the next three months, Greg started taking real estate classes on the side. The week that he passed his real estate exam, four hot job prospects, any of which could have been perfect for him, all dried up. The message was obvious. "I looked at the sky and said, 'Really? This is what you want me to do?'" he recounted. Greg joined a real estate company where he would hone his skills and empower himself to start his own team. In 2009, he opened the Real Estate Home Team in Norfolk, Virginia. The team kept hitting higher and higher peaks — until it fell apart. Undeterred, Greg rebooted, and his new team grew and grew — to more than 365 transactions a year. That's more than one a day!  Then the bottom fell out again.  I'll let Greg tell the rest of the story, but as his longtime friend and a true believer myself, I can tell you that Greg is my Rocky — it's not how hard he falls, it's how many times he gets back up. Greg's resiliency is a great story in faith. I am happy to share it with you this Christmas season and hope your holidays, whatever you celebrate, are meaningful and joyous. I can't wait to see and hear from you in 2025. By the way, if you want to talk to Greg about buying and selling in Norfolk, becoming an agent, or how your faith walk is going, he shares how to reach him at the end of this week's podcast. Happy listening.

What is God using to chisel you into the image of Christ? Will you lie still in His hand and let Him do it? For Jeremiah, God was using his ministry partner, Baruch, to chisel and hammer him into shape. Jeremiah, too, was chiseling Baruch. Without the encouragement of the other, neither would have had faith enough to finish when their ministry got difficult. In this message, Jill describes how we can learn to work with and celebrate the differences between us and the people in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

Steven Cericola was a bit of a wild child. One of six siblings, he was labeled by classmates as the "guy most likely to be dead at 25." But even in his heady youth, he was athletic. He started swimming in the ocean at age 10. He was a competitive distance swimmer in high school. Eventually, Steve got serious about his life, attending Johns Hopkins University part-time to earn a degree in mechanical engineering, and settling down with his wife Robyn. So, it was quite ironic that he would have a near-death experience while swimming during a family vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C. "I body-surfed in on one of the waves ... I heard all this screaming and commotion so when I turned around to see what was happening, the wave was crashing, was pretty much almost up to my face level," he said. "I was tumbling around in the wave like you were a load of laundry in a dryer." Steve was slammed into the ground with a force so hard, he thought he hit a rock. That's when he had an other-worldly experience. "I was face down in that water, in that warm, serene pocket for, it felt like a long time, that's all I can tell you. And then the next thing I know I felt like it was this kind of like a nudge, like a nudge like, 'You can't stay, you have to go,'" he said. Steve estimates he was under water for maybe a minute, but he doesn't know for sure. He does know that when he was about to let go of his remaining breath, his nephew pulled him to the surface. Steve was badly injured, his body radiating with severe nerve pain. Taken to the hospital, he had spinal surgery the next day followed by a long period of rehab. The arduous journey back to health has had its highs and lows, and Steve says he still feels residual pain and numbness. But one thing he is sure of — he was being protected that day. "I feel like sharing this story with people just to let them know there's something more out there," he said. "There's something way better than here. No one can convince me otherwise." Steve has been a friend of mine since high school. He has been blessed with a close family, a good career, and a deep faith. I am thankful he's still with us today, and I am grateful that he shared his story with me. If you want to talk to Steve about his experience, you can reach him on his Facebook or LinkedIn page. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy hearing his story on this week's episode of Chiseled.  

Eberhard Samlowski, a devout Christian and retired surgeon, knew before the doctors told him in 2022 that he had esophageal cancer. They suggested a three-part treatment — chemotherapy, radiation, and a risky surgery. Eberhard knew the odds were not good. He also had a trip scheduled to Saudi Arabia, a pilgrimage he had been waiting 30 years to take. He was headed to the concealed potential site that many locals and several archeological and biblical scholars believe is Mt. Sinai. The doctors told Eberhard that it was unwise for him to make the trek, and that he had a limited chance of survival without surgery. But as a man of faith and science, and with an irresistible zest for life, Eberhard wasn't about to abandon his dream. "They basically said that ... I was pointing a gun to my head, and they can't stop me, but they strongly advised against going. But I said I'm climbing Mt. Sinai," Eberhard, a former extreme athlete, said. "I wasn't willing to give up my lifestyle." Before he left, Eberhard investigated medical options that might increase the 5 percent odds the doctors gave him of survival. An Ivermectin and Fenbendazole cocktail later, Eberhard started healing even while on his journey. His lifelong devotion to God was also magnified and reaffirmed. "Everything has just been solidified in my mind that the Bible is actually true, that the things that are talked about in the Bible, including miracles, all happened, so I've just accepted all that," he said. Two and a half years later and having never had the esophagectomy, Eberhard has gone from thinking of himself as a "dead man walking" to planning for his future — even after a new diagnosis of kidney cancer. He is now teaching people not only about the convincing evidence of the Bible's literal truth but also alternative therapies that traditional Western medicine does not yet fully embrace. Are you interested in finding out how Eberhard is managing his cancer or want to learn more about the many ways God has intervened in his life? You can reach out to him on Facebook. He is also available at the email address he shares at the end of this week's episode of Chiseled. 

They say dynamite comes in small packages, and Alice Tang, all five feet of her, is full of spark. An immigrant from China, she arrived in the United States 30 years ago with her husband, who had been hired by a U.S. tech company. But with no work visa or her own, Alice started to languish. "I was truly struggling as a stay-at-home wife with no status to work here," said the self-described extrovert. "I didn't feel good about myself. My behavior wasn't good, and it impacted my relationship, my marriage." Alice, ever the problem-solver, asked her husband if the company would sponsor a family Green Card, which would enable her to work as well. The firm said yes, and Alice got a second chance. She registered in college and acclimated with others trying to launch a career for themselves. "It gave me the curiosity and the possibility," she said. "You forget about feeling pity for yourself." Flash forward to today: Alice has been a financial advisor for 23 years, working for the last 18 years with BPG Wealth Management in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in helping women find their "financial confidence" and self-esteem. "A lot of times women are told that we're not enough. Either we're told that or it's implied," she said. "My goal is to have people have confidence in their finances (so) that they are resilient, they don't need to worry." Alice, who says she's always been a Christian, but became a "woman of faith" after she entered the United States, said God is always there, ready to guide. That's where she gets her motivation to help others. "The goal is one woman at a time," she said. "We're in a ministry. It's not about money, it's about what is the ministry behind the work that you and I do." If you would like to contact Alice to discuss your financial situation or gain financial confidence, she shares her email address during the podcast. She can also be reached on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, enjoy this week's short, sweet, and explosive episode of Chiseled. 

When a cruel prank during a drunken rager turned into a stop in the local hospital psych ward, then-20-year-old Lindsey Hanson knew something had to change. Released to her parents' custody, she returned home and decided to start right then. "I looked (my mom) in the eye, and said 'I need help,'" Lindsey said. "I was ready." Rather than go to a program, Lindsey stayed home to detox in her parents' care, a decision that she said enabled her to start over. "I went through four weeks of detoxing, which was absolutely horrid, but on the other side of that is when I started to be able to start feeling human again and working on myself again." After 10 years teetotaling, Lindsey now occasionally indulges in a libation, not because she needs it, but because she has turned her experiences into a self-care program that relies on "intentional effortlessness." For Lindsey, that means a lot of therapy, journaling, gratitude, planning, and self-care, which includes a dedicated effort to focus on one's own behavior and decision-making, as she explains in the podcast. Lindsey has found that using an array of tools available, she is able to "make sure I'm regulating that temperature inside me" so that she doesn't overheat, relapse, or lose focus on the future. She says the routine will be different for everyone, and she can't make decisions for others, but she can empower people with the tools they need to make their own choices. "If you make a mistake your story is not over," she said. "It doesn't matter where you've been, who you've been. Grit and determination are the No. 1 things that make sure you never fail." Lindsey, former operations manager for "Legendary" Tommy Breedlove, is now helping others achieve their success through her podcast, “Productivity with Peace of Mind.” She is willing to help anyone who finds themselves struggling with behaviors they can't seem to control. For those who want to give her a buzz or seek out her assistance, feel free to email her at lindsey@dellamentedynamics.com. In the meantime, I encourage you to sit back and listen to her incredible story on this week's Chiseled.

Send us a textIn this Pokemon interview, we are joined by Mat4yo, a Pokemon Trainer who specializes in writing and performing raps about Pokemon!Mat4yo dives into how he started with rapping beginning with critiquing Epic Rap Battles of History. He details his involvement with crafting the Ash Ketchum vs. Charles Darwin episode and gives insight into the writing process. Eventually, he transitions into writing raps and how he got involved into the "nerdcore" community.Mat4yo then talks about his early experiences with Pokemon beginning with Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. He shares his opinions on the games and how they influenced his love for the franchise and how it has evolved as he has grown.Finally, Mat4yo talks about his trip to Japan and experience the homeland of Pokemon with his brothers!SourcesOpening Song: "Forget You" by Alex_MakeMusic from PixabayPOKEMON GYM LEADER RAP CYPHER - Cam Steady ft. Mat4yo & More [Kanto]GOODBYE ASH - Mat4yo ft. MewmoreCandle - Flint 4K ft. Mat4yoDeoxys vs Rayquaza RAP BATTLE - Cam Steady ft. Mat4yoConnect with Mat4yo: Youtube | TwitterSupport the showConnect with David Hernandez: Linktree E-mail Me: asthepokeballturnspodcast@gmail.comJoin As The Pokeball Turns Discord Community!https://discord.gg/AqAbD7FbRt

The doctor who let Paul Hunter know he had back of throat and neck cancer did not have much of a bedside manner. According to Paul, he came in and said, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this. You have cancer and your life is changed forever." Then he handed him a reference for an oncologist and sent him out the door.Paul could have let that curt diagnosis impact his reaction. But after he and his wife drove a bit, pulled over to pray, and then went home to be with their kids, they knew they were going to get through it.Paul moved forward with the monthslong "hell" of treatment, but he never let it get the better of him. In fact, he says a lot of joy came from it."Nobody wishes to go through suffering but there's good there," he said. "Throughout the process you recognize how unbelievably great people are."Paul, who is a devout Catholic and a very good friend of mine, said the experience brought him closer than ever to God. Part of the reason for that was the intense kindness he experienced from countless people, including many he barely knew."Humanity doesn't look so great a lot of times, but when something bad happens, people rally and they come to you and they lift you up and that it a phenomenal thing," he said.It's now a way of life for Paul, who is cancer-free. He is never short of giving a kindness to others suffering an affliction. He also encourages others to offer a gesture, even if feels awkward or nosy."People want to (help) because not only they want to do it for me, but it makes them feel good," he said. "It was a gift to them to say 'yes' so I let people help me."Paul has always had an attitude of gratitude, but if you really want to experience gratitude in action, I urge you to listen to this week's Chiseled podcast. Paul shares his email at the end in case you need help while going through a cancer diagnosis.

A rich cowboy. A curvy single mom. Twenty years of letters and secret longing. I've been in love with my penpal for longer than I care to admit. But though I've known she's the only one for me, I've exercised restraint. I didn't want to risk ruining a good thing. That all changes today. She's coming out to my ranch, and it's time to show her the wild desire that I've kept hidden away. I want her as my wife. I want to give her everything her heart desires. I want us to make babies of our own. But telling her all of that could very well ruin everything. And if I lose her, my whole world will come crumbling down. He has everything in life…except for her. This Kate Hunt romance promises to be a yummy, steamy, years-in-the-making instalove story with a very happily ever after. The cherry on top: you can enjoy each book in the Chiseled & Curvy series as a standalone. Grab your copy today! Bossy Bred - https://a.co/d/63q6yIR Chiseled & Curvy Series https://a.co/d/6KNNcZb ♥ ♥ ♥ RMR SUMMER BOX: https://bit.ly/4cas4JP

Many people who are treated for cancer follow a routine — home, treatment, work, home. Rinse and repeat. That was the case for Florida Atlantic University (FAU) baseball coach John McCormack when he was getting treatment for a neuroendocrine tumor — until one day when he could not get a ride home. John lost weight, had no energy, and was unable to drive a car during his cancer treatment. He was feeling useless, unengaged, and completely dependent on others. His wife, also an FAU employee, had been unable to pick him up that Friday in January when practice had been cut short due to rain. Drained of strength, John nonetheless responded to the team's call to offer some thoughts during its weekly post-practice workshop. John started talking and the players rallied around, reminding him why he was a coach. "I felt really good about it," he said of the discussion. "On the way home, I called my mom and said, 'Mom, I found my purpose again.'" Having worked with players since becoming a recruiter and assistant coach for FAU in 1991, and then FAU's head baseball coach in 2009, John remembered that his job is not only to teach fundamentals of America's favorite pastime, but also to help young men get through college and have a good life. "Baseball is the easy part," he said. "Life is the hard part." John's story is personal to me. I've known him since we were competitors on the diamond when I played for FAU and he played for nearby, what was then the College of Boca Raton, and is now Lynn University. We have been friends since our final year at school. We share the philosophy that whether in real estate or sports or something else, everything we do is relational, not transactional. John is extending his mentorship to Chiseled listeners. So, after you're done listening to this week's episode, if you're looking for more information about cancer treatment or if you have a talented athlete at home, feel free to reach out to John at FAU. He says if he can help, he will. You can find his information on the school's website.   

Topics:  Politics/Anxiety, Bridge Underwater, Hansen 2038 BONUS CONTENT: Sopranos' Documentary    Quotes: “When things are tumultuous, that's when the whole faith thing matters.” “You really can be at peace.” “Jesus' kingdom is about real security.”

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Real estate agents — and anyone who may be struggling with self-esteem — are really going to enjoy this week's guest on Chiseled. For years, Janell Schmittling seemingly had the tools to become a successful real estate agent — but she lacked the biggest one — self-esteem. Why? Perhaps due to a lack of support from her brokerage, a lot of spinning wheels without getting results, and a husband who was suffering from alcoholism, which she blamed on herself. "I was really struggling," she said. Dealing with her husband's addiction, trying to raise young children, and not closing enough deals, Janell debated whether to leave real estate altogether. But something changed that turned everything around. "When things finally started shifting for me was when I finally started praying for myself, instead of (my husband). And that might sound selfish, but I started praying to God that he would change how I reacted to him. And I asked God to change me instead of him," she said. "I started focusing on myself ... and then because I made changes in myself, that actually helped my husband hit his rock bottom and realize he needed help for himself. So, it was kind of amazing." That's also when Janell discovered Buffini and Company. After watching a series of Buffini success stories on the Internet, she jumped all in. That was more than eight years ago. Janell started learning the systems she needed to succeed, got a great coach, and started meeting like-minded individuals. "The people I surround myself are growth-minded and they know that we are always a work in progress," Janell said. Janell now runs an all-female real estate company in O'Fallon, Illinois. They sold 200 homes and achieved $50 million in sales last year. By the way, her husband has been sober for eight years. Janell still suffers bouts of self-doubt, but she knows now, as she describes in the clip above, that she's not alone. And neither are you. Janell is paying it forward, especially by hiring and training women to be the real estate success she has shown they can be. Want to talk to Janell about lifting your own self-esteem? You can reach her on her email, through her company website, or call her at the number she shares at the end of this week's episode of Chiseled.

Patrick Lewis started working at Superior Rigging and Erecting Company, his dad's place of employment, at the tender age of 10. By the time he was 16, he knew he wanted to own the company. By age 27, in 2001, Patrick and his partners bought it. You would think someone with that kind of focus and drive would be strutting his stuff, but Patrick, while appearing confident on the outside, was plagued by insecurity.Patrick was suffering an identity crisis. His need for approval prevented him from having meaningful connections because, he said, he worried that people would find out he's not that smart a guy."When you're constantly worried of what someone's thoughts are of what you're doing, how you look, do you have enough money, are you making the right decisions, everything in your mind is insecure. Every thought that creeps in is a doubt," he said. While having been a follower of Jesus his whole life, it was not until Patrick's mid-40s — with the help of NFL player Aaron Walker, a therapist, and lots of prayer — that he broke free of his imposter syndrome. That was the day that when God "verbally" spoke to him. But the conversation did not start quietly, as he describes in the clip above. "I started by talking to God," he said. "He talked back to me, and he let me know that he loved me."Since then, Patrick has not had a bad day since. He has established authentic relationships with family and friends, coached the Georgia Impact girls' softball team to a 2018 PGF National Championship and .883 winning percentage over 13 years, and was named one of the top five coaches in the nation. He also grew his company fourfold. Patrick attributes his success to the peace he has achieved in having a relationship with God. "Anybody that knew me during this whole journey would tell you that 'all Patrick ever wanted in his life was peace,' and that's all I ever have now."​I was one of the first people Patrick met at a Tommy Breedlove Legendary Mastermind event almost two years ago. I am fortunate since in the old days, Patrick confesses that he would never have joined one of those meetings for fear of being vulnerable. Now, he's out sharing the word.Want to learn more about Patrick's journey? You can DM him on Instagram or reach him through his company website.

Randy Wilson spent most of his life wondering what he was going to do with himself. An average student who wanted to play pro basketball but lacked the height, he debated entering the military before going to a hometown university and eventually dropping out. In his early 30s and pleased to be a chain retail store manager who could afford to raise his family, his life was upended when the company filed for bankruptcy and his store was shut down.Plagued by self-doubt and unequipped with the education or family support he needed, Randy started searching for some answers on what to do next. He ended up at the local library, where he picked up Robert Kiyosaki's book, Retire Young, Retire Rich. From there, he realized that financial education is key to a better life."I was mad at my dad for not teaching me. I thought he was holding it from me," Randy said. "What I realized was that the reason why he wasn't sharing with me is because he didn't know."Randy became a voracious reader, gaining financial literacy as well as inspiration through personal development. He is now paying it forward with his The Rich Mind podcast, helping others to discover what they can do to build their security, and better yet, regain control over their time.I met Randy while in Dallas, Texas, at a Kyle Wilson retreat. As many of you know, Kyle has helped me to build my brand and my personal development program. He has also helped Randy, who is a co-author of Think Big!, a great read about self-discovery and the power of a mentor. While Randy says he is still early on in his journey, the lessons of those who come before us teach us the value of perspective. The journey must start somewhere and it's usually with the desire to take control of our path. I hope Randy's story reinforces your belief that we are all better than we think. ​Want to hear more from Randy? You can tune into The Rich Mind podcast or go to randywilsononline.com. He is also available by email, which he shares at the end of this episode of Chiseled.

Jennifer Aniston is up in arms over JD Vance's resurfaced controversial comments.  Jennifer Lopez is opening her heart to her fans during a challenging time. Kit Harington showed off his incredibly toned physique and six-pack abs in a revealing backstage photo from the West End production of “Slave Play.” Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear someone say Jesus was a hustler, you probably think that person doesn't like Jesus. But what if the disconnect isn't the name but the definition of a hustler"? Erin Harrigan says that's the mistake most people make. The word "hustle" doesn't mean someone who's eceptive, aggressive, or pushy. To hustle actual means to do something with intention. "First of all, Jesus is never in a hurry," she said. "He was here to see his mission through." About 10 years ago, Erin decided to emulate the Jesus hustle. She left her corporate job to focus on molding herself in His image. After a few years, she heard the calling to help other Christian women align their business principles to the Bible. "I just really felt Him saying, 'Now that I've told you how to follow this map, go show my ambitious daughters how to do this," Erin told me. Since then, Erin has opened a business coaching program solely for Christian women. She has written the book, Pursuing Success God's Way; The Practical Guide to Hustle With Heart and hosts the podcast Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success as a Christian Woman. "I love teaching women how they can redefine hustle and experience a level of success and fulfillment without doing what I call business as usual," she said. Erin is extremely committed to her faith as well as her career, and you can tell by her enthusiasm and high-speed conversation that she is hustling. She offers a lot of wisdom and career advice, which I'm happy to be able to share with you on this week's episode of Chiseled. Want to learn more about the alignment of Christian ideals to business? Listen to this week's Chiseled and then check out Erin's website or connect with her on LinkedIn. 

When you hear someone say Jesus was a hustler, you probably think that person doesn't like Jesus. But what if the disconnect isn't the name but the definition of a "hustler"? Erin Harrigan says that's the mistake most people make. The word "hustle" doesn't mean someone who's deceptive, aggressive, or pushy. To hustle actual means to do something with intention. "First of all, Jesus is never in a hurry," she said. "He was here to see his mission through." About 10 years ago, Erin decided to emulate the Jesus hustle. She left her corporate job to focus on molding herself in His image. After a few years, she heard the calling to help other Christian women align their business principles to the Bible. "I just really felt Him saying, 'Now that I've told you how to follow this map, go show my ambitious daughters how to do this," Erin told me. Since then, Erin has opened a business coaching program solely for Christian women. She has written the book, Pursuing Success God's Way; The Practical Guide to Hustle With Heart and hosts the podcast Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success as a Christian Woman. "I love teaching women how they can redefine hustle and experience a level of success and fulfillment without doing what I call business as usual," she said. Erin is extremely committed to her faith as well as her career, and you can tell by her enthusiasm and high-speed conversation that she is hustling. She offers a lot of wisdom and career advice, which I'm happy to be able to share with you on this week's episode of Chiseled. Want to learn more about the alignment of Christian ideals to business? Listen to this week's Chiseled and then check out Erin's website or connect with her on LinkedIn. 

The concept behind the Mount Rushmore National Memorial was conceived by a sculptor living in Connecticut, Gutzon Borglum. He and his son Lincoln selected the location for the monument, and Gutzon changed the original tourist attraction concept into a national monument featuring four presidents who he selected. The incredible story of how the memorial was actually created and the hurdles that had to be overcome is told by Sarah Beth Cox, who goes by Ranger Sarah Beth while on duty.

Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today's podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally made it happen. Today, King Kat and I are finishing up our conversation about Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the secular music industry. We had far too much to unpack with just one episode, so this is part two. I hope today encourages you to change your playlist and break up with worldly songs once and for all. Because speaking from experience, that was the best thing that I ever did. Connect with King Kat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingkat2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball fans are in for a treat this week. I had the pleasure of interviewing Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick, who shared stories about his experiences playing in the Major League for 14 years, lessons he took from the game, and thoughts on the role of sports in young people's lives. As a true lover of baseball, I was in heaven talking to Mike, who is very down-to-earth and charitable. Having never been drafted, Mike signed a minor league contract in 1986 before being called up to the Oakland Athletics in 1990. He signed with the O's in 1996 where he played for six seasons. He also played single seasons for the Mets and the Blue Jays. Mike has two World Series rings playing for the Mets and A's, but still calls Baltimore, where three of his six kids were born and his family still lives, home. Mike is very humble about his career and his success, which he considers a combination of hard work, luck, and circumstance. He also gives back in a big way. An ambassador for The Baseball Warehouse, he gives lessons and clinics to players and coaches. Mike is also chairman of League of Dreams, a Maryland nonprofit dedicated to providing special needs children and adults with the opportunity to play baseball and softball. "When I see a kid, you just never know what's in there, under that skin and heart," he said. On July 16, Mike will be at the Maryland School for the Blind, volunteering his time. If you want to help him out, learn more about Mike, or have him speak to your group, you can reach out to him at ⁠leagueofdreams.org⁠, ⁠thebaseballwarehouse.com⁠, and ⁠mikebordick14.com⁠. Meantime, tune into this week's Chiseled to hear Mike discuss his love of trash talk, how teammates recapped their games in the clubhouse, and why Bull Durham is his favorite movie. You will also hear from his biggest fan, his dog, Emmy, who shares some of the vocals in this week's podcast.

Hey CC fam! You hear me talk about it all the time: our ears are a gateway to our soul. What we choose to listen to, the music we entertain and what we consume on a daily basis directly impact our life… whether we choose to believe that or not. I have been looking forward to today's podcast on Chiseled and Called for quite some time, and we finally made it happen. Today, King Kat and I are diving into all things Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and the secular music industry. We had far too much to unpack  with just one episode, and I'm sure he will be back on again soon. I hope today encourages you to change your playlist and break up with worldly songs once and for all. Because speaking from experience, that was the best thing that I ever did. Connect with King Kat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingkat2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sitting down with Brittany Dawn Nelson for a heartfelt conversation about meeting with God in the middle of our trials and dark seasons. We talk about the pressure many women feel to hide their emotions and appear perfect, especially within the Church, and how Brittany learned to let God into her pain and brokenness — which ultimately led to healing and freedom. Tune in to hear Brittany's inspiring story and gain insight into how you can find peace in imperfection and freedom in brokenness through a deeper relationship with God day by day! To connect with Brittany, head over to @realbrittanydawn Listen to her podcast, Chiseled and Called here. Get your By Words Story candle here: ⁠https://www.juneandblume.com/shop/p/storycandle⁠  (Use code BYWRDS10 for 10% off your June + Blume order!) Shop my favorite Bible studies + devotionals: ⁠thedailygraceco.com/HANNAHH⁠  Get 20% off your BIOHM Health order with code HANNAH: ⁠https://www.biohmhealth.com/⁠  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebywordsshow/⁠  Join my email community to be the first to hear the latest news and exciting updates: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/ykr11vz33y  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bywords/support

Katie Kiliszewski spent nearly half of her life battling an eating disorder that threatened to take everything from her. At a young age, she began obsessing over her weight, counting calories, and running. She was only 14 when she was diagnosed with anorexia. "I was so young when the eating disorder started, I didn't know what I was doing. It seemed like I was being healthy," she said. "I didn't know it then, but I know it now. I was in a lot of pain." In high school, Katie turned to alcohol to cope with the obsessive behavior. The cycle made for many dangerous situations, which led to hospitalizations and in-patient counseling on and off through her late 20s. Katie beat the eating disorder after hitting rock bottom and discovering that the "whys" in her life had become more powerful. "Every time I felt like I was getting ready to lose more and more and more. That's kind of how the (recovery) started," she said. On this week's episode of Chiseled, Katie shares her "comeback story," which includes a family that never gave up on her, a marriage to her best friend, two children, and running with renewed purpose. Katie recently ran an ultramarathon to raise money for a nonprofit she volunteers with that helps girls and young women overcome eating disorders. A future in public speaking is on the horizon. "I have the power to change someone's life so I guess my message would be if you have a story, share it," she said. Katie's story is not just gripping and emotional, it is also personal to me. She is the daughter of a good friend of mine and I am so happy how her story turned out. I am also proud of Katie and thrilled to see her turn her challenges into a calling. If you would like to talk to Katie about her experience or if you have questions about a young person struggling with an eating disorder, reach out to Katie by messaging her on her Instagram profile, @katiekili. I hope you enjoy this week's podcast.

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When COVID-19 hit, Laura Di Franco immediately had to shut down her physical therapy business. She took that opportunity to focus on another project she had been working on since 2015 — Brave Healing Productions, a publishing company for health practitioners who use holistic approaches to physical healing. It was a leap of faith that Laura didn't mind taking because she already had a highly developed sense of awareness a tool that she uses to help entrepreneurs in health-based practices achieve their professional goals of sharing their story, building their business, and changing their world. "With awareness you have a choice, awareness is everything," she said. "Awareness is the practice of healing." Like everyone who experiences self-doubt, usually from listening to the little devil who sits on our shoulder, Laura is occasionally tinged with uncertainty about her next steps. But as someone who has published more than 67 collaborations and written 13 bestselling books on Amazon, Laura's perspective and guidance offer something valuable to everyone who listens. In this episode of Chiseled, Laura speaks about how to build a purpose-driven life, how to knock out fear and self-sabotage, and how to recognize when your discernment and intuition are working for you. There are times in our lives when we meet kindred spirits. Laura is one of those for me. She has one of the clearest senses of mission and purpose as I have ever seen, and her capacity to help people overcome their self-limiting thoughts is a gift on display in this week's podcast. Want to find out how to connect with Laura? You can reach out to her on her website LauraDiFranco.com or on LinkedIn. She is happy to talk about book ideas and publishing, or just to have a brain-picking session.

My absolute favorite podcast guest is back today... my husband! We are diving into all things marriage, and some of these questions were a bit spicy. These Q&A episodes are so much fun for us, and we are grateful at the opportunity to share a little bit of what we've learned along the way. We love you all so much, thanks for stopping in!If you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

Leigh-Allyn Baker, an actress known for her role in Good Luck Charlie, shares her journey of being bold in Hollywood and questioning mandates. She discusses the backlash she faced, standing firm in her beliefs, and the need for God in our country. Our conversation also delves into the topic of vaccine injuries, our parental rights, and the importance of trusting in God's design for our bodies. She encourages personal responsibility and what it is to truly trust in God's sovereignty. http://watchbrave.com/Takeaways from this episode:being bold in expressing your beliefs is crucial, especially in challenging environments like Hollywoodquestioning authority and speaking the truth may face backlash, but it is necessary for personal integritythe pandemic brought a shift in the atmosphere and highlighted the need for Godbiblical principles and standing against the control of the elite are important for maintaining freedom and peacevaccine injuries are real, and it is essential to research and protect parental rights in making medical decisions for childrenparents of vaccine-injured children have unique insights into the vaccine debatequestioning the medical industry and trusting in God's design for our bodies is importantpersonal responsibility and trust in God are essential during challenging timesIf you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

Are you in need of a miracle? Do you feel hopeless, as if what you've been praying for is never going to happen? Do you have crazy faith for the impossible? Today's episode with Pastor Matt Brown is all about miracles, and how the God we serve is STILL the miracle working God. In his book, Every Day A Miracle, he shares of the testimonies he has witnessed through those around him. Whether you need healing in your body, your mind, or are praying and believing for a miracle with those around you -- this episode (and book) is for you. If you'd like to connect with Pastor Matt Brown, you can do so here:InstagramIf you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

If you have ever felt hopeless, stuck, or like you couldn't get set free from the weight that is pulling you down... this episode is for you. We are diving into all things deliverance with Jessi Green, and what an honor it is to have her on today's episode. We all have a past, and no matter what you've walked through or where you've been... you are welcome to sit at our table. There is so much freedom to be found in Jesus, and He is waiting for you with open arms. If you would like to get connected to Jessi Green or get plugged into Saturate Global, you can do so using the links below:Jessi's InstagramSaturate GlobalIf you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

If you've been on a modesty journey, or have been feeling convicted lately over the way you dress, this episode is for you! We are diving into the somewhat controversial topic of modesty today, and I have no doubt this is going to encourage you to press in a little bit more. I've been embarking on a beautiful journey with Him in regards to modesty... and along the way, I'm realizing that everyone has different convictions. That's the beauty of this journey! I have the honor of chatting with a dear friend of mine, Milena Ciciotti, as we dive into topics such as:how the way that you dress, are the kinds of people you will attractconvictions over filler and botoxpractical steps to take on your modesty journeylearning to yield to convictions that come over timehonoring God with every aspect of your life, even the way you dressIf you want to connect with Milena, you can do so using the links below:InstagramYouTubeI'm so glad you're here, and I'm grateful for each of you! If you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

We've all been there before at one point in our walk with the Lord or another. You start praying, but you're overwhelmed with "am I saying the right words?" or "is God going to hear my prayers?" Let me be the first to tell you that you don't have to have 'all the right words' and that that alone should put your mind at ease!In today's episode, we unpack prayer journaling, getting into a routine with your prayer life, and how important it is to show up daily even if you don't know what to say. A few reasons to listen in to this episode:tracking your prayer history with Godchanges you'll see when you step out in faithfinding the courage to pray bold prayers for others in publictrusting God's will to be done in your lifeunderstanding that God hears our prayers no matter what they look likeSupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

Today's episode is real, powerful, vulnerable, and all about unexplainable healing that we can experience only with God. Our special guest, Madie Hessler, shares her testimony of how God helped her break free fromTrigger warning: we discuss sexual abuse in this episode, so if that is something you are not ready to listen to, please skip over to the next episode.This episode is for the girl who finds herself struggling with sin behind closed doors, and feels as if there's no way out. I hope this leaves you feeling encouraged, hopeful, and serves as a reminder that you are *not* alone with this secret sin -- that God can and wants to deliver you from it! Freedom is on the other side of repentance and surrender.If you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

I cannot believe that it's already 2024 -- where did the time go?! Whether your New Year has been off to a great start or a rocky one, I hope today's episode encourages you to dig in a little deeper to what God has for you. In this episode we dive into our year so far, most of which has included fasting. If you've ever considered doing a fast, we want to encourage you to press into that. Believe it or not, they're biblical! It's all about refraining from something, to replace it with God. We hope you have a beautiful start to the New Year, and we cannot wait to see what He has in store for 2024!If you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!