Podcasts about Saved My Life

At a certain age, most women start getting regular cancer screenings: Mammograms, colonoscopies, pap smears…and yet, not for lung cancer, even though lung cancer is the most common cancer death among women in the U.S. There is currently no universal screening for lung cancer, and perhaps as a result, by the time most women are diagnosed, the prognosis is dire. For Shira Kupperman Boehler, her unexpected lung cancer diagnosis has spurred her from being a patient, to an author and policy reformer. Kupperman Boehler is founder of CANCER DOESN’T CARE, an initiative focused on advancing early lung cancer detection and prevention-focused health policy, and she is author of ONE SCAN SAVED MY LIFE: How One Woman’s Story Will Change The Way We Detect Lung Cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stories deal with a wide array of difficult situations: heroin addiction, being gay in a straight culture, being burned in a flash fire, having ADHD, arriving in the U.S. from a refugee camp, having strong suicidal impulses, being the recipient of domestic violence, experiencing the death of one's infant son, and many more. They are grouped into four sections: death, family, hurdles, and transitions, which represent the four major themes of the book. Each story describes the difficult situation in detail and the process by which it was overcome. Each story contains drama, some of it intense. How will Jenni escape from the empty truck in which she is locked (Escaping My Heroin Addiction)? What will Ellen find when she opens the door to the apartment in which she and her husband live (Found Dead)? Will Bobby ever admit to himself that he is gay (Growing Up Gay)?

Savannah sits down with author and advocate Shira Boehler for one of her most eye-opening conversations yet. At 43 years old, Shira was healthy, active, a runner, and had never smoked a day in her life when a preventative scan revealed stage one lung cancer. What started as a routine appointment she almost canceled turned into the moment that saved her life.Shira opens up about the shocking diagnosis, the doctors who initially told her not to worry, and the reality that lung cancer is increasingly affecting young, healthy women who don't fit the stereotype people associate with the disease. She and Savannah talk about the importance of advocating for yourself, the failures within the healthcare system, and why so many women are being overlooked when it comes to early screening and prevention.The conversation also gets deeply personal as Shira shares how cancer impacted her marriage, her children, and her faith, all while her husband was working on hostage negotiations overseas. From survivor's guilt to purpose-driven advocacy, this episode is a powerful reminder that early detection matters and that your voice could save your life.To learn more about Shira's work, her book One Scan Saved My Life, and her foundation Cancer Doesn't Care, visit https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- Progressive: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)- GoodGirlRX: Visit https://www.goodgirlrx.com and use code UNLOCKED15 to get 15% OFF at checkout!LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Shira Boehler:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/shiraboehler)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@shiraboehler)Website: (https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com)Get Shira Boehler's Book Today! -- https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com/#bookFollow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trapped upside down in a sinking car in freezing water. 19-year-old Andi Burns thought it was the end. Until her Apple Watch called 911. Listen here for her incredible story of survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ talks to Stephen Comerford who found out when his brother tragically died on a soccer pitch that he too had a problem with his heart but he was given a fresh start at life from a transplant. See also ika.ie/donorcard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That's how Jacob Ming-Trent tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, How Shakespeare Saved My Life. As the Folger prepares to welcome How Shakespeare Saved My Life to the stage this June, Ming-Trent joins us to delve deeper into his story. Ming-Trent is no stranger to the Folger stage, having previously presented How Shakespeare Saved My Life at the 2024 Reading Room Festival and portrayed Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2022. A multitalented stage and screen actor, he has appeared in Broadway musicals from Gypsy to Shrek, television series like Watchmen and Ray Donovan, and films including The Forty-Year-Old Version and Friendship. In this episode, Ming-Trent presents Shakespeare as an urban poet in the vein of Tupac and Biggie. He breaks down the inspiration behind How Shakespeare Saved My Life and how he brings his own experience to his interpretation of Shakespeare's words, rearranging and reframing them to create something uniquely personal.

What if the illness that took everything from you, your career, your identity, your ability to bake a birthday cake, turned out to be the thing that finally saved your life? In this episode of Integrative Lyme Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Cara Pacific Campbell, patient advocate and author of Upspiraling, to trace her journey from high-powered corporate executive to bedridden with Lyme disease, 36 co-infections, and dementia-like symptoms, all missed for months by conventional medicine. Cara opens up about the nosebleed that stopped her life cold, the functional medicine breakthrough that finally named what was happening, and the road back through treatment, somatic trauma work, and a complete identity overhaul. If you're navigating a Lyme diagnosis, living with chronic illness, or just quietly running on empty, this one maps a way forward. Not just to survival, but to something truer on the other side. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Lyme saved my life: when burnout breaks the body 7:00 The nosebleed that changed everything 9:11 36 co-infections and what conventional medicine missed 17:43 70 pills a day and blind faith 20:37 The mental health toll no one talks about 25:00 The mindset shift that turned illness into initiation 31:49 What actually moved the needle: IVs, somatics, and coaching 36:28 Childhood trauma and the Type A-Lyme connection 39:22 Upspiraling: suffering to make a map for others Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902 Resources: Upspiraling: The Ancient Path to Wholeness — https://a.co/d/06g6CRPW Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions. ____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies available. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor, contact us at:

What are the redeeming qualities of poker? Can it help you in real life? Here is the story of how poker changed my life. Come learn how to crush low stakes poker here: https://lowlimitcashgames.com

Time is of the essence when it comes to treating a stroke. A local man learned that earlier this year when he had a stroke in his home. Josh Graves says his life was saved thanks to the University of Rochester Medical Center's Mobile Stroke Unit. On Friday, URMC is lifting the curtain on a new mobile unit. Leaders say it will help improve the region's rapid stroke response capabilities, leading to even better outcomes for patients. We talk with clinicians about how stroke care is changing, and we hear from Graves, who shares his remarkable story. In studio: Adam Kelly, M.D., professor of neurology at the University of Rochester Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center, associate chair for teleneurology and regional programs, and director of the University of Rochester Medicine Telestroke Program Tarun Bhalla, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurosurgery at the University of Rochester Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center Josh Graves, stroke survivor ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Join Caroline Busher as she hosts Monica Reilly & Anna Healey who review “The Rosary: The Prayer that Saved My Life” a powerful blend of memoir and spiritual reflection. Drawing on her experience surviving the Rwandan Genocide, Ilibagiza shares how praying the Rosary sustained her through fear, loss and isolation. Part personal testimony and part […] L'articolo E2 | The Radio Maria Book Club – “The Rosary: The Prayer that Saved My Life” –  Immaculee Ilibagiza proviene da Radio Maria.

The one and only Chad Gray shares insights from his 30-year career in metal, the challenges of touring, the legacy of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH, and his plans for the future and how metal saved his life.Don't forget to bang your head on the links belowTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jesealeeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jesealee/YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@JeseaLeePodcast available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and everywhere else you consume podcastsProduction by WhatTheGleeson Content Creation https://www.instagram.com/whatthegleesonTheme song by Michael Stoutengerhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6LO5eGttpemsEdm5kixX10?si=pXW6AbohTWaFgHMdh3ZmzgSubscribe to my newsletter:https://jesealee.substack.com/Everything else:https://www.jesealee.com/

In this episode, Coach Alice shares her deeply personal journey from growing up as a chronically ill child with exercise-induced asthma and ulcerative colitis to becoming a vegan bodybuilder, strongwoman athlete, and coach at Vegan Proteins.Alice opens up about how years of struggling with inflammation, restrictive dieting, and digestive issues eventually led her to veganism, a change she says completely transformed her quality of life. She also discusses discovering bodybuilding during COVID, winning her bikini pro card in 2024, competing with PlantBuilt, and later transitioning into strongwoman training.The conversation also dives into body image, learning to embrace growth phases, the importance of self-care, and why coaching is about far more than just weight loss. This is an inspiring episode about resilience, health, confidence, and finding purpose through fitness.

Irish Times columnist Brian Boyd suffered sudden cardiac arrest while cycling past Donnybrook Garda Station in Dublin on April 1st and clinically died. A woman at the scene – probably a medic - performed intensive CPR on him, saving his life. Brian would like to thank her and find her.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around unsuccessful IVF, grieving on the path to motherhood, and becoming a mom through adoption.​About Angie: Angie Booker is a writer, marketing strategist and voice on infertility whose work bridges professional storytelling and lived experience. She brings a voice to conversations about infertility, grief, faith and the many paths to parenthood. Her infertility journey began nearly a decade ago and includes failed IVF, a delayed medical diagnosis that could have made pregnancy unsafe and alternative family building through adoption. She speaks out to help women and families make sense of infertility, not just survive it, while also honoring the “no” that may have saved her life. What began as a private journey became a public calling.

In this powerful episode of Addicted To Recovery, the hosts sit down with Greg, a close friend and recovering addict, to explore his journey through addiction, trauma, and long-term recovery.Greg shares how a devastating accident—shattering his heel after a fall—became a turning point in his life. With over a dozen surgeries, chronic pain, and uncertainty about his future, he was forced to slow down and fully commit to recovery. What could have been a breaking point instead became a foundation for growth, resilience, and spiritual connection.The conversation dives deep into:Navigating recovery through physical pain and injuryThe mental battle of uncertainty and fearManaging prescribed medication in recoveryBuilding integrity, trust, and self-awarenessThe realities of long-term sobriety (not perfection, but progress)Finding purpose, peace, and connection in everyday lifeGreg also reflects on major life milestones in recovery, including marriage, fatherhood, and rebuilding relationships—proving that transformation is possible with commitment and support.This episode is an honest, raw, and inspiring look at what it truly means to stay clean, face life head-on, and grow into a better version of yourself.

NEW SPONSOR ALERT!! Truly honored to have Avemco as new sponsor for the podcast. save 5% on your aircraft insurance by with Avemco. Call  (888) 635-4297 or visit www.avemco.com/4297-owner - www.avemco.com/4297-nonowner!Subscribe to the Pilot to Pilot Magazine This is one of the most raw, honest, and inspiring aviation stories you'll ever hear. Evan Davis didn't take a traditional path to becoming an Alaska pilot—he fought through addiction, FAA scrutiny, and personal demons to get there. His story proves that your past doesn't define your future, and that the aviation community has room for second chances when you're willing to do the hard work. Evan Davis was eight hours into his flight training when his AME asked the question that changed everything: have you ever struggled with alcohol? He told the truth — and the FAA grounded him before he ever soloed. More than a decade later, Evan is a PC-12 medevac captain based in Wasilla, Alaska, flying out of Kotzebue two weeks a month, north of the Arctic Circle. In this conversation, he walks Justin through the whole arc: getting honest on his medical application, a Valentine's Day slip two months into sobriety, the HIMS program, and the year of breathalyzers, AA meetings, and flight simulator hours that rebuilt his life. From there, it's the flying story pilots come here for — a 90-hour trip into the Frank Church, a Cessna 182 used to commute to work, a chance resume drop in Homer that turned into a job offer, and eventually Bettles, the Brooks Range, and medevac work on the western coast of Alaska. Evan talks honestly about the weather that moves differently above the Arctic Circle, why saying "no" is the most important skill in the cockpit, what four months of darkness does to you, and why the pilots who make it in Alaska are almost always the ones who can live with other humans in a village for two weeks at a stretch. A story about addiction, second chances, and what it actually takes to fly in one of the last wild places left.Happy Flying, Justin

A ketogenic diet put his ulcerative colitis into complete remission — off all medications, confirmed on colonoscopy. Dr. Nick Norwitz (PhD Oxford, MD Harvard) explains why evidence-based care isn't always optimal care, how keto rewires the gut and brain, and why GLP-1 drugs should catalyze lifestyle change, not replace it.CHAPTERS:0:00 - The most remarkable thing about my story is it's not unique1:14 - Welcome Nick Norwitz — Oxford PhD, Harvard MD2:02 - Ulcerative colitis, desperation, and keto remission5:34 - What medical school doesn't teach8:05 - Why evidence-based care ≠ optimal care15:53 - The carnivore-ketogenic IBD case series (10 patients)18:50 - Fiber elimination in pediatric Crohn's — 60–85% remission20:00 - Keto for depression: Ohio State trial — 69–71% reduction23:49 - Seed oils: the nuanced truth29:32 - Ketones and neurodegenerative disease32:52 - Autophagy, lateral habenula, and depression36:16 - Sonnenburg 2021: fermented foods beat fiber for inflammation37:20 - GLP-1 agonists: good tool, poor deployment43:29 - Statins slash GLP-1 by ~50% (Cell Metabolism, 2024)48:57 - ClosingREFERENCES:Carnivore-Keto for IBD (Norwitz et al., Frontiers, 2024): PMC11409203Keto for Depression (Ohio State, 2025): PMC12420795Fermented Foods vs Fiber (Sonnenburg, Cell, 2021): Stanford NewsStatins Slash GLP-1 (Cell Metabolism, 2024): pubmed/38325336Autophagy + Depression (Nature, 2025): NatureGUEST: Nick Norwitz, PhD MDHOST: Dr. Robert Lufkin MD | robertlufkinmd.com⭐ Enjoying the show? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it takes 30 seconds and helps more people discover the science of health and longevity. Thank you!New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one.Continue this conversation on Substack: https://robertlufkinmd.substack.comLies I Taught In Medical School — Free sample chapter: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Web: https://www.robertlufkinmd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertlufkinmdX: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertlufkinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/

"I told my wife I might not wake up." That's what David Grant said when his doctors couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. When he turned to ChatGPT, it diagnosed him in minutes. I speak with David about the moment AI saved his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jon and Joho sit down with writer and comedian Guy Branum for a powerful and hilarious conversation about the role of comedy as survival for queer folks. From turning trauma into punchlines to reclaiming joy in spaces not built for us, this episode dives deep into how humor becomes both a defense mechanism and a transformative tool. Guy opens up about his journey toward self-acceptance, using wit to challenge cis-normativity and anti-queer culture, and writing scenes that bring fat and queer representation to the forefront and a reminder that sometimes surviving means being funny — even when it hurts. We want to hear from you! Send us an email with your thoughts/comments about the show: BlackFatFemmePod@gmail.com. Also, don’t forget to watch and subscribe on YouTube! Buy DoctorJonPaul's book here! Follow the show on social: Instagram | BlueSky | Threads | Tik-Tok | Facebook Follow DoctorJonPaul: BlueSky | Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Jordan: Instagram | Website | Tik-Tok Follow Guy: Instagram | TikTok | Thread See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah interviews Amber about the internal message she received that might have saved her life while she was in a graveyard late at night. This is a really fascinating episode about the power and potential that spirit can have in someone's life. Don't forget a new episode releases every Monday morning, and make sure you rate and review the podcast on your listening service of choice. Keep it spooky, y'all! Check out Amber on tiktok @AmberCreatesMagic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Journey of Healing from Addiction, Codependency, and People Pleasing is available now on Amazon. If you are listening on launch day — April 13th — please grab your copy today and leave an honest review. It means everything.

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15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues. More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. We hear from one of Sudan's most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla

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Ledell Johnson grew up in Buffalo, New York, raised by his grandparents in what he describes as a decent upbringing — but the pull of the streets started early. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Ledell shares how he got his first gun at just 13 years old, dropped out of high school, and became deeply involved in street life. At 19, everything nearly ended when he was shot and almost lost his life, a moment that could have changed everything — but instead, he went back to the same environment that put him there. Ledell opens up about the mindset that kept him in the streets, how quickly things can spiral, and the reality of growing up around violence in Buffalo. Eventually, a gun charge caught up with him, leading to a 4-year sentence in the New York State prison system. _____________________________________________ #BuffaloNY #TrueCrime #PrisonStory #StreetLife #GunViolence #ExInmate #CrimeStories #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON for sponsoring this episode: Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/IANBICKOPEN to get 15% off the Essential Open Earbuds. _____________________________________________ Connect with Ledell Johnson: http://kolyacares.org _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Night I Got Shot 00:46 Growing Up in Buffalo, New York 04:43 Role Models & Early Influences 07:07 Getting Pulled Into the Streets 10:46 My First Gun & Street Life Begins 13:41 Family, Pressure & Temptation 16:24 Street Culture & Environment 19:09 The Night of the Shooting (Full Story) 23:19 Surviving Being Shot & Recovery 26:43 Going Back to the Streets 29:44 Arrest, Charges & Prison Sentence 35:03 Life in Prison & Survival Tactics 41:43 Gang Culture & Prison Politics 46:11 Staying Out of Trouble Behind Bars 50:07 Life After Prison & Reentry 54:41 Reflecting on the Past 01:01:41 Premonitions, Spirituality & Change 01:09:07 Finding Purpose After Prison 01:12:44 Giving Back to the Community 01:15:56 Making Amends & Moving Forward 01:16:58 Family, Loss & Legacy 01:18:04 Breaking the Cycle for My Kids 01:19:43 Advice to My Younger Self 01:20:17 Final Thoughts & Closing To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailEaster memories open into a raw, personal story of how Jesus meets us at the lowest point and changes what we believe about our worth. We share Ron's childhood shame, the moment a gentle voice stopped him from ending his life, and the practical steps that keep hope alive long after Easter Sunday.  • why Easter is a daily story of rescue, purpose, and new life  • God writing himself into our story through real moments and hard turns  • growing up feeling invisible, benched, and branded as the problem  • how shame becomes self-talk and fuels reckless attention seeking  • the Catholic school detour that helps Ron recognize Jesus' voice  • hearing “Don't hurt yourself, I love you, I have a plan for you” and finding peace  • Why grace means your story is not over and darkness does not win  • turning a mess into a message through single parenting and hard seasons  • life lessons on identity in Christ, forgiveness, and God's nearness  • action steps: talk to Jesus, find a supportive community, take one small step, replace lies with truth, do not isolate  And if today's show has touched you and you know someone who needs encouragement, inspiration, or empowerment, send them a link to this podcast.  And if you're interested in my book, The Promoter, visit my website at thepromoter.org. It's free. If you want to make a donation, it's used only to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories. Support the showThank you for listening! Please help us by sharing this podcast with your friends and telling someone about what Jesus has done for you. If you would like to share your story, visit our website https://thepromoter.org/

Five years ago, Alan Underwood sat in a truck with a handgun, ready to end his life. In that moment, two words flashed into his mind that changed everything: Be there. This is the story behind the podcast. In this trailer episode, Alan shares the moment that brought him to the edge—and the realization that pulled him back. It's a story about grief, despair, and the people we choose to stay for. But it's also about what comes after survival: the dreams fulfilled, the stages spoken on, the grandchildren held, the life rebuilt. If you've ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you. If you've ever wondered whether the future could be different than the pain you're feeling right now, this episode is for you. If you're looking for someone to be there for you in the moments that matter most—welcome. You're in the right place. This is Be There—mentoring in the moments that matter most.

Javant was pre-diabetic, hypertensive, and sitting in a biopsy chair for suspected lymphoma when he walked out and decided to change everything. What happened next — through Nutritarian eating alone — is the kind of story that reminds us just how powerful food can be. In this episode, Dr. Fuhrman and Jenna sit down with Javant, Nutritarian chef, health coach, and author of the new cookbook Make Your Own, to talk about his remarkable health transformation and the philosophy behind his cooking. They cover why whole nuts and seeds outperform oils, how to build salad dressings from a single base, what the internet is getting dangerously wrong about nutrition, and how making familiar foods with better ingredients is the most effective way to help people change for good. If you've ever wondered whether food can truly reverse serious disease, this conversation is your answer.

At 19 years old, I didn't want to be alive anymore. Not because life was impossible — but because I had built an identity out of being broken. And nobody talks about this. We talk about depression. We talk about anxiety. We talk about the circumstances that bring us to our knees. But nobody talks about what happens when your suffering becomes your personality — and how that single thing can silently destroy your shot at genuine happiness. In this episode, I'm sharing the question that cracked everything open for me, the science behind why your brain is keeping you stuck, and the exact shift that took me from rock bottom to building a life rooted in real, unconditional happiness. This one is personal. This one is raw. And I think it might be exactly what you needed to hear today. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next… Take the Happiness Quiz at https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/ — it's a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what's actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back. Take the quiz here → https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/ Let's take this work deeper, together.  

This week and next, we're talking to listeners about how chatbots are impacting their personal lives. Anna talks to a parent getting tips on how to raise a teenager, an American abroad who turned to ChatGPT for grief counseling, a therapist who says Claude is better than a lot of her peers, and a husband who says AI broke up their marriage. Podcast production by Zoe AzulayDeath, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week and next, we're talking to listeners about how chatbots are impacting their personal lives. Anna talks to a parent getting tips on how to raise a teenager, an American abroad who turned to ChatGPT for grief counseling, a therapist who says Claude is better than a lot of her peers, and a husband who says AI broke up their marriage. Podcast production by Zoe AzulayDeath, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week and next, we're talking to listeners about how chatbots are impacting their personal lives. Anna talks to a parent getting tips on how to raise a teenager, an American abroad who turned to ChatGPT for grief counseling, a therapist who says Claude is better than a lot of her peers, and a husband who says AI broke up their marriage. Podcast production by Zoe AzulayDeath, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

onight we're chatting with Daniel Kraus, author of the new book PARTIALLY DEVOURED: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World. PARTIALLY DEVOURED (On sale March 10, 2026) is an examination of a horror movie classic's importance to our history, culture, and psychology, a perfect blend of research and memoir in the vein of Quentin Tarantino's Cinema Speculation.Daniel Kraus is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel, Whalefall, received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review, won the Alex Award, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR, the New York Times, Amazon, Chicago Tribune, and more. The film adaptation, co-written by Kraus, will be released by 20th Century Studios in October 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

In this episode, John and Miles explore how the original Star Wars trilogy became a kind of emotional survival guide—A New Hope teaching us how to believe again, The Empire Strikes Back showing us how to live with failure, and Return of the Jedi reminding us that sometimes the bravest act is letting go. Along the way, they pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara, Robert Duvall, and Frederick Wiseman, reflecting on the many ways artists help us endure the systems and chaos of life. 

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. On our weekly mini ep, the boyz are diving deep on this week's guest and touching on a variety of things we might have missed or simply must know more about, including but not limited to: Remembering peak Tumblr era, the starfucker's dilemma, and what we choose to keep offline.

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Ken Swalberg shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 56 to completing his first 100-mile race at 60. Discover how running transformed his life, helped him overcome personal struggles, and inspired him to pursue the Rocky Mountain Slam. This episode offers practical insights on training, mental resilience, and embracing aging through ultrarunning.Follow Ken's running journey:Instagram @oldmanultraYouTube @oldmanultraNeed a goal to work towards? Sign up for one of our Trail to 100 races.Bear River Trail Race- July 11th. Evanston, Wyoming. Uinta Wilderness Ultra- August 22nd. Uinta Mountains, Utah.Learn more at https://trailto100.com/races/.Be sure to check out Ogden Running Company's online store for all your running supplies needs. https://shop.ogdenrunco.com/

Scott Muir is one of the most inspirational and positive people that I've been honored to meet. His story is both incredible and so so scary; and through it all he is one of the most upbeat, engaging, and happy people I've met. I got way more out of this interview than Scott has any idea. He thoroughly impacted me and I have very much taken his messages to heart. Scott is a proud husband and parent, a passionate lifelong surfer, an Air Force Academy graduate and D1 soccer player, an Air Force veteran, pilot, is someone that likes to do hard things; and speaks in compelling and inspirational sound bites. He's truly an embodiment of all the books and podcasts on high performers that I consume. In September 2025, Scott completed a giant goal he had set for himself; paddling the 30 mile prone paddle fundraising event in honor of fallen lifeguard Ben Carlson; the Ben Did Go 10.0. And he crushed it. Two weeks later Scott was surfing with a good friend in solid surf. Because of a split second choice and a smile, they made friends with two young guns out surfing the same spot. That connection saved Scott's life. Scott tells the story of breaking his neck, being rescued and the recovery journey he is on. This interview is full of chicken skin moments, inspirational storytelling, and an incredible way to look at life. We should all strive to live like Scott.

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – Matthew 7:7-12 – Jesus said to His disciples: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asked for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asked for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask Him. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry interviews Camey Joy about her journey in the Faith

“You are the most God-gifted writer I've ever had,” Tom's college professor told him. However, Tom quit college; his love of farming drew him back to the farm. Thirty years later, Tom picked up the pen again, drawing readers into farming adventures with him. In these exciting and uplifting true stories, he shares his love of farming, family, and God. His unique writing style brings the reader right alongside him and his family as they work on their northern Wisconsin dairy farm. Tom's stories have spread like wildfire from his hometown newspaper to papers across America. Readers tell him, “Please don't quit writing.” Others ask him, “When are you going to make it a book?” Due to popular demand here it is. From quotes like “Dad, I really enjoyed fixing that with you” to “She's a dead cow don't call me anymore,” these engaging stories will keep you turning the pages to read one story, then another. As you do, you will be blessed as so many others have been. Come, read, and enjoy our farm life with us.

It was a room full of stars. Every single corner - I warned the hosts ‘Don't recognise anybody o, because it's a room of superstars; if you do one, you'll vex many others!”This book party was the Lagos launch of Amazon bestseller,#howdepressionsavedmylife. From every generation, every sector, and especially my industry. My people came out for me. ❤️They came out to honour me (and I do feel deeply honoured) - but also to witness an event of sheer beauty and heart.The tears. The beauty. The emotions. The joy. The soul. The sheer humanness of that day. I have never felt such affirmation for my work and mission as I felt on that day. This has become a movement.—Get your copy of ‘How Depression Saved My Life' • on book.withchude.com• on Amazon and Kindle worldwide • and bookstores across Nigeria. ❤️#howdepressionsavedmylife#AmazonBestseller#BookLaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We asked Sydney to call in with their "I swear it's true" stories that sound completely made up, and they delivered: a woman whose entire family was saved from a house fire in Balmain by Tony Abbott who ripped the bars off their windows when she was three years old, and another caller who accidentally got into someone else's car and didn't realize until a random kid in the backseat said "hello." Plus, British Airways crew members got absolutely cooked mid-flight after a passenger gifted them cannabis-infused lollies with 300mg of THC—30 times a standard dose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Journey Podcast, Michael Chernow shares his full story — from childhood trauma and addiction to overdosing on heroin and completely rebuilding his life through discipline, faith, and sobriety. He opens up about the moment that forced him to change, the routine that saved his life, and what people get wrong about addiction. This is a raw conversation about rock bottom, asking for help, masculinity, love, and building a life you never thought was possible.The Journey Podcast Merchhttps://thejourneypodcast.shopEXCLUSIVE AD FREE EPISODEShttps://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijrhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__#addictionrecovery #sobriety #selfimprovement #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #discipline #habits #recovery #motivation #podcast #journeypodcast #rockbottom #transformation

The world is shaking but what looks like chaos is actually a battle over territory God always intended His people to occupy. I unpack the prophetic shift coming to the seven mountains and why 2026 marks a turning point where resistance gives way to expansion. What you recognize in this moment will determine whether you retreat from the pressure or step into influence you were prepared for long ago.   Podcast Episode 2029: How The Unaccountable Impulse of God Saved My Life! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast  

This week on Dopey!Dave dives headfirst into the surprisingly powerful world of Yellow Balloon groups — sober support tables that have become lifelines for recovering addicts and alcoholics at jam-band shows. The episode blends personal stories, history, and community vibes with guests Benji Rosenzweig (Storied Podcast, One Show at a Time) and Jen Dawson (Alia Health Group, hardcore Fellowship member). We hear the origin of Wharf Rats (Grateful Dead sober scene), how Fellowship (Phish-focused) branched off, and how dozens of similar groups now exist for bands like Goose, Billy Strings, Umphrey's McGee, Tyler Childers, and more. Dave shares his own outsider curiosity as someone who used shows purely as open-air drug markets, while Benji and Jen describe how the yellow balloon became a beacon in chaotic concert environments. It's part recovery fellowship, part parking-lot hang, part set-break gratitude circle, and — for many — the place where real connection replaced isolation.ALL THAT AND MORE ON THE BRAND NEW HIPPY CENTRIC EPISODE OF DOPEY!“Yellow Balloons Saved My Concert Life” – How Sober Hippies Built Secret Recovery Tables at Phish, Dead & Billy ShowsFrom Drug-Seeking to Hug-Seeking: The Insane Story of Yellow Balloon Groups“You're With Family Now”: The Grateful Dead Sober Scene That Spread to Every Jam BandChasing the Yellow Balloon: How Fellowship & Wharf Rats Keep Addicts Sober at ShowsSober Raging at Dicks: The Secret Society of Jam-Band Recovery Tables Exposed  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Smethurst bought a bankrupt football club while his life was unravelling – then they went on to make football history and save him in the process.Entrepreneur Rob Smethurst never planned to become the owner of a football club. In the grip of alcohol addiction, and on a four-day drinking binge, he bought Macclesfield FC – a bankrupt small-town club, way down in the rankings with a crumbling football stadium. When Rob arrived at the grounds he was given an enormous bunch of keys, it took him an hour just to work out how to get in. Rob focussed on building up the club and himself from a place of ruin, and what followed was one of English football's great modern fairy tales. Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup giant-killing of holders Crystal Palace, was a result that sent shockwaves through the competition and briefly put a small, struggling club at the centre of the football world.This is Rob's remarkable personal story behind the headlines: about addiction, self-destruction, and the moment he realised he was losing control of his life. But buying Macclesfield wasn't just a reckless act – it became a strange kind of lifeline, giving him purpose, responsibility, and a reason to start facing his demons and ultimately recover. This is a story about how a life was saved, football history was made and a little-town team was reborn.If you, or someone you know, have been affected by addiction, there is help available, speak to a health professional, or search online for an organisation that offers support.Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producers: Rachel Oakes and Edgar Maddicott Editor: Munazza KhanLives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys – spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected.   Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784   You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

When Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez was 18, he was sent to prison for the first time. When he arrived, the other incarcerated men wanted to know if they could trust him — so they handed him a plate of cheesy tacos, and got to know him over that shared meal. From there, Goose learned all kinds of prison cooking tips, including how to use razor blades to boil water and the recipe for a coffee drink called a “Cadillac.” This week Goose shares some of the recipes from his cookbook, Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars — and the harrowing story of how that title dish saved his life.Check out Goose's novel, The Pawn, and a couple other great stories about cooking in prison:The Great Ear Hustle Cookoff” on the Ear Hustle podcast“Fixed Menu: Meet the cellblock chefs of Westville Correctional Facility” by Kevin PangThis episode originally aired on April 16, 2018, and May 31, 2021, and was produced by Dan Pashman and Anne Saini. The Sporkful team now includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, Jared O'Connell, and India Rice. This update was produced by Gianna Palmer.Every Friday, we reach into our deep freezer and reheat an episode to serve up to you. We're calling these our Reheats. If you have a show you want reheated, send us an email or voice memo at hello@sporkful.com, and include your name, your location, which episode, and why.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 292, I sit down with Chris Requa. Chris is an Electric Jiu Jitsu blue belt who has radically transformed his life and the life of his family by leaning into the gym, hard work, human connection, and living the ethos of our team. By his own admission, Chris allowed alcohol and living hard as an ironworker to inhibit his ability to forge meaningful relationships and pursue self-development. Over the last two years, his commitment to both himself and the team has been incredible and has put him on a completely new trajectory. Please enjoy Episode 292 of The Endless Endeavor Podcast. Connect with Chris Requa Instagram: @chrisrequa Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Podcast Apparel: www.theelectricnorth.com Episode Resources:  SOUL: https://www.getsoul.com/?sl=ENDLESS Enter code ENDLESS for 30% off first order If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are sharing our Top Ten Books of 2025!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Top Ten Books of 2021 Top Ten Books of 2022 Top Ten Books of 2023 Top Ten Books of 2024 Traci: Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Favorites by Layne Fargo Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane Kate and Frida by Kim Fay Alchemised by SenLinYu Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vols. 1-8 by Beth Brower Ellie: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison  The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Dutch House by Ann Patchett  Wreck by Catherine Newman Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley  Three Days in June by Anne Tyler The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vols. 1-8 by Beth Brower  

In this episode, Shawn Wells gets real about his journey through depression, trauma, and the mindset that almost destroyed him, and how psychedelic-assisted work helped him rebuild his relationship with himself, with God, and with life.Guest: Shawn WellsInstagram: @shawnwellshttps://shawnwells.com/Special perks for our listeners below!