In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Schneider, where Gina shared her story of growing up in poverty. She dropped out of high school to work and make ends meet, but her determination and unwillingness to give up on her dreams led her to become a highly polished professional, author, executive coach, and licensed psychotherapist.

During the episode, we discussed the importance of having positive beliefs for managing stress and creating separation. Gina emphasized the need to watch our beliefs and make sure they're working on our behalf. We also talked about the difficulty of sharing personal traumas and how it can be challenging for people to handle.

As a psychotherapist, Gina has worked with thousands of people, giving her remarkable insight into the human psyche. She encourages ethical coaching and referring clients to psychotherapists when necessary.

Overall, it was a fascinating conversation, and I highly recommend this episode to anyone looking for inspiration and motivation. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help this podcast reach and inspire more people. Thank you for tuning in to "Between the Before and After."

Chapters:

00:01:36 The Differences Between Coaching And Psychotherapy: Distinctions And Boundaries

00:04:34 Maintaining Boundaries In Distressed Therapy Situations.

00:06:52 Maintaining Boundaries And Dealing With Emotional Outbursts In Therapy Sessions.

00:08:58 Creating Separation: The Importance Of Understanding The Human Brain In Handling Personal Affronts

00:13:12 Early Interest In Human Psychology As A Career.

00:17:48 Surviving On Low Wages: A Personal Account

00:21:52 Working Young: Balancing Education And Employment

00:23:44 Racist Outburst In A Classroom

00:28:10 Community College: A Place For Learning And Discovery

00:30:41 Musician's Quarter-life Crisis

00:35:01 The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Handling Emotions In Relationships

00:39:30 Working With Pedophiles In A Residential Treatment Program To Redirect Them From Criminal Behavior.

00:40:54 Rehabilitation Of Psychopaths: Understanding The Limitations

00:42:39 Psychopaths Can Be Skilled Manipulators, But A Detector Can Be Developed.

00:46:45 Importance Of Authentic Communication In Personal Relationships And Maintaining Boundaries

00:47:47 Navigating Friendship Boundaries When Offering Empathy And Support

Today we have a guest who has a truly fascinating story to share. Joining me on the show today is Jason Barnard, a multifaceted personality known for his diverse experiences ranging from being a punk band member to playing the role of a blue cartoon dog.

In this episode, we dive into the tales of Jason's life experiences that have helped shape his unique perspective on the world. We discuss his journey of discovering his passion for music and how he turned his love for the art into a successful career as a musician.

Jason also shares with us some intimate moments of his traumatic experience and how he overcame it with the aid of his double bass. We discuss the influence of music on a person's identity and how it plays a role in shaping an individual's persona.

He then talks about his phenomenal success in podcasting and making music and the challenges he faced throughout his journey. We talk in detail about the importance of teamwork and perseverance in achieving one's dreams.

Later on, we dive into our mutual interest in creating content for children and how important it is to trust your instincts over expensive tests. Jason also describes to us a heartwarming moment of kindness he experienced during a drunken night that left him abandoned and alone.

In this episode, Jason Barnard dives deep into his life experiences to share with us some truly inspiring stories. We discuss everything from navigating the challenges of living on a tropical island to the complexities of managing your personal brand on Google.

So join me and Jason as we explore the powerful stories that shape our lives in this episode of Between The Before & After Podcast. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button to catch more uplifting stories and inspiring guests on this podcast.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Fascinating Life Of A Blue Cartoon Dog Actor And Island Dweller

00:01:15 A Complimentary Wrestling Introduction And A Proposal For A Podcast Introduction

00:06:57 Childhood Dreams And Regional Accents In The Uk

00:11:18 The Influence Of Music On A Person's Identity And The Question Of Nature Vs. Nurture

00:14:57 From Trauma To Music: How A Terrifying Experience Led To Becoming A Double Bass Player

00:18:19 Abandoned And Alone, A Drunken Night Ends In Kindness

00:22:02 Man Searches For Woman Who Saved His Life 35 Years Ago

00:27:05 A Multicultural Folk Punk Band And The Importance Of Teamwork

00:30:54 The Reality Of Making A Living From Podcasting And Music: A Rare Success

00:33:46 Creating Content For Children: Trusting Your Instincts Over Expensive Tests

00:37:07 Conversation About Being In The Garden And Natural Voice

00:42:11 From Success To Stranded: Lessons Learned On A Tropical Island

00:44:24 Cleaning Up Your Digital Footprint With Cube

This episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Doctor Kristin Wild, PhD, who in addition to having a doctorate in Metaphysics, is a registered professional counselor who's dedicated to helping people overcome autoimmune conditions.

In our conversation, Kristin shares insights into the power of the human body and how understanding quantum mechanics and physics can help us heal. From her own personal experience with an incurable autoimmune disease, Kristin has discovered the capacity of the body to heal itself and the importance of listening to your body.

We discuss the challenges of living with chronic illness and the importance of building a strong foundation in mental health treatment. Kristin shares her journey of healing herself and the ways in which she helps others find their path back to wellness.

As we explore the mysteries of the universe and the soul, Kristin shares perspectives on consciousness and the different ways that souls evolve. We discuss the importance of beliefs and how we can learn to listen to our bodies, even when they crave something like a doughnut!

Join us as we dive in and explore the power of the human spirit and our limitless potential. If you're interested in learning more about Kristin's work, head over to her Linktree, where you can connect with her and access resources on quantum physics, ADHD, and autoimmune conditions.

So, what are you waiting for? Sit back, relax, and let's explore the fascinating world of human potential together!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Between The Before And After: A Podcast About Inspiring Stories Of Human Spirit

00:01:34 A Journey Of Helping People With Chronic Health Issues

00:03:45 Collaboration In Finding Solutions For Health Issues

00:05:55 The Importance Of Medication And Building A Strong Foundation In Mental Health Treatment

00:09:05 Age Is Just A Number: Witnessing A Paradigm Shift In Science And Mental Health

00:11:59 Lack Of Apology For Skiing Mishap At Sun Peaks Resort

00:14:12 Former Ski Racer Considered Becoming A Surgeon In Her Youth

00:18:24 Real Estate Agent Balances Work And Motherhood With A Competitive Mindset

00:22:54 Doctorate In Metaphysical Science Didn't Prepare Me For My Immune Condition Diagnosis At 27

00:28:18 The Mystery Of The Soul And Consciousness

00:31:53 Quantum Physics And Its Connection To Healing And Recovery

00:33:42 The Mystery Of Life And The Universe

00:35:29 Souls Evolve Differently: Some Seek Lessons, Others Seek Enjoyment

00:39:30 Choosing Empowerment: A Personal Journey Of Overcoming Victimhood

00:42:01 Facing The Possibility Of A Wheelchair: A Personal Experience

00:45:00 Success Story Of A Registered Professional Counselor Helping People With Autoimmune Conditions

00:48:25 The Importance Of Beliefs And Learning To Listen To Your Body

00:50:43 Brain Shortcuts: How Our Animal Brain Helps Us Filter Stimuli For Survival

Welcome to another exciting episode of Between The Before and After! I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a very special show for you. Joining us are Bill Pardue and his son Joe Pardue, the dynamic duo behind the inspiring book "Wolf Creek."

In this captivating episode, we dive into a firsthand account of Bill's coming-of-age experience as a wilderness camp counselor for juvenile offenders. From animal studies to empowering young adults, we'll explore Bill's incredible journey and how it molded him into the man he is today.

We'll also hear from Joe, who helped his dad edit and publish the book, about his eye-opening perspective on the entire process, from the first draft to seeing it come to life in print.

Throughout our chat, we'll be discussing the importance of trauma for growth and development and how Bill's unique approach to counseling has transformed the lives of countless young men. From reflecting on the moments that helped these boys find direction in life - to discussing the significance of being a dependable rock when life gets tough.

So don't go anywhere, and tune in as we hear from Bill and Joe Pardue about their unforgettable adventure in the wilderness with juvenile offenders, and how they turned it into a must-read book. 

Welcome to the podcast "Between The Before And After," where we explore inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. I'm your host, Jonathan McLernon, and today we have a special guest, David Richman. David is an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling.

Chapter 1: Escaping a Difficult Home Life

David shares his experience of leaving a difficult home life at the age of 18, only to be robbed of everything he owned and left with nothing. He talks about how he found his way forward and eventually achieved success in life.

Chapter 2: Filling Every Day with Meaningful Activities

David talks about his multifaceted approach to life, which includes writing, guesting on podcasts, doing charity work, creating mosaic art, cooking, and spending time with friends. He reflects on how his life turned out differently from what he had imagined as a child.

Chapter 3: Overcoming Trauma and Finding Meaning

David discusses his book, "Cycle of Lives," which shares stories of people overcoming trauma and delves deeply into their emotional journeys with cancer. He talks about the power of storytelling to form meaningful human connections and find purpose in life.

Chapter 4: Intentional Optimism

David shares his philosophy of intentional optimism, which involves choosing to focus on the positive aspects of life and finding meaning in difficult situations. He encourages listeners to keep moving forward and to never give up on their own stories.

Conclusion:

Thank you for listening to "Between The Before And After." I hope you found David's story inspiring and that it encourages you to find meaning in your own life. Please subscribe and leave a review to help us reach and inspire more people. Remember, your story is not done yet, so keep moving forward.

From a very unusual childhood, to a fascinating and powerful journey into becoming a quantum healer, this is Joshua's story!

In this podcast episode, we discuss the topic of skepticism and how to approach conversations with those who are dismissive of certain ideas.  

Joshua shares his experience with quantum energy transformation and how he is able to identify where someone's problem resides in their body and transform it quickly.  

Our conversation also touches on the topic of death and the idea that we are energy separate from our bodies. Joshua shares his experiences with helping people who have had paranormal experiences in their homes and how he is able to clear their space from a distance.  

This is rooted deeply in his own experiences with anxiety, mental health struggles, and seeing entities as a child.  

Chapters:

00:00:00 Joshua's Journey: Overcoming Anxiety And Obstacles In Pursuit Of Success

00:04:36 Exploring Different Healing Modalities For Migraines, But No Complete Solution Found

00:07:21 Childhood Fear Of The Paranormal And Sensitivity To Conflict In The Home

00:10:31 Conversation About Disability And Socialization

00:12:59 Challenges Faced By A Student With Adhd In High School

00:15:21 Switching Majors: From Education To Journalism

00:19:52 Difficult Conversations With Parents About Mental Health And Entities

00:22:44 Varied Experiences Of A Multifaceted Individual

00:24:47 The Metaphysical Element: Understanding Entities And Their Appearance In Our World

00:28:59 Energy Healing And Perception Of Spiritual Entities

00:32:20 The Importance Of Being Present In Life And Death As A Non-practicing Medium.

00:35:07 Overcoming Skepticism In Quantum Energy Transformation

00:40:39 Trusting Intuition And Working With Extreme Religious Beliefs

In this emotional podcast episode, Coach Jon interviews Marv Weidner who shares his experience of his wife receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. Marv describes how their future plans vanished and the past no longer mattered, leaving them with only the present moment. They recount how they received the news that his wife Marty had cancerous lesions throughout her body and that the cancer had spread to many places, putting her at stage four. Despite this, Marv's wife Marty faced the next stage of her journey with extraordinary courage and engaged in every possible treatment to lengthen her life. Marv shares how she lost abilities such as writing and speaking as the disease progressed, but still found joy in playing piano until she was too weak to sit up. The episode explores the emotions experienced when receiving such devastating news, including fear and sheer terror. Overall, this episode offers a poignant insight into one person's experience of facing a life-threatening illness with courage and determination.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Between The Before And After: A Podcast On Inspiring Stories

00:02:32 A Normal Midwestern Upbringing

00:07:36 Government Employees Work To The Minimum Necessary, Sometimes Play Games To Appear Busy

00:10:47 Colleagues To Couple: A Love Story With A Twist

00:12:33 Transition From Friendship To Romance

00:16:52 The Importance Of Open Communication In A Relationship

00:20:00 The Devastating Moment Of Losing A Loved One To Cancer

00:23:59 Marty's Courageous Battle With Cancer

00:28:23 Blending Of Religious Teachings In Marty's Eulogy And Communication After Losing Voice

00:30:19 Decline In Ability To Communicate And Play The Piano For A Woman With A Progressive Illness.

00:33:18 Intimacy And Acceptance In The Face Of Death

00:35:50 A Loving Goodbye And A New Beginning

00:39:02 When The Rocks Sing - A Book Co-authored By John And A Counselor During Intense Grief Process

00:41:50 Finding Peace In Nature's Subtle Sounds

00:42:49 The Complicated Situation Of Loving Again After Loss

00:47:02 Overcoming The Fear Of Grief

Key Takeaways:

The podcast features a conversation with Marv, who shares his experience of losing his wife to cancer. Marv talks about how his wife faced her illness with courage and engaged every possible treatment to lengthen her life. He also shares his own journey of grief and how he learned to navigate the depth of emotions that came with it. The podcast ends with Marv offering a message of hope and resilience to those who may be going through a similar experience.

Jamal Jivanjee is a best-selling author, podcaster, and full time life coach. As an author with over twenty years of experience working with people in various stages of personal struggle and challenges, after traveling to many cultures around the globe, and now as a full-time life coach, Jamal is passionate about serving individuals, couples, companies, and groups on the path toward enlightenment, wholeness, and liberation.  

By helping to identify and clear energetic systems of belief that create fear, disharmony, and disease, Jamal seeks to restore awareness of the ever present and unitive divine flow of abundance, good will, and love that exists for us all physically, mentally, and spiritually.

In this podcast episode, Jamal delves into his personal journey of questioning the purpose of life and religion. Growing up with parents who struggled and suffered, he couldn't understand why their devout faith didn't seem to address the roots of their trauma. This led him on a journey to discover what was real and what wasn't, eventually stepping down from his position as a pastor to deconstruct his belief system.  

He shares how his upbringing shaped his perspective on life being a struggle and how becoming a young father made him question the worth of trading his life away for a paycheck. The host also discusses how religion became his drug of choice, distracting him from himself and leading him to become a pastor in an attempt to help people heal. Through introspection, he realized that abandonment and not feeling like enough were two main pain points that influenced his relationship with God. This episode is an honest exploration of one's personal journey towards self-discovery and finding meaning in life

Chapters:

00:00:00 Life Coach And Author Living In Los Angeles Surprised By Record Snowfall In San Bernardino County

00:05:13 Hiking Through Deep Snow For Survival

00:06:27 Reflections On Resilience And Life Expectations

00:10:03 Pen Pal Love Story: How My Parents Met Without Ever Meeting

00:12:31 Unlikely Love Story: A Muslim Man And Catholic Woman Exchange Photos And Meet In Europe, Maintaining Their Faiths Throughout The

00:14:48 Becoming A Corrections Officer To Provide For My Daughter

00:18:31 The Search For Meaning And Roots Of Trauma In Faith And Life

00:20:31 Working In A Prison With No Law Enforcement Background: Overcoming Challenges At 19 Years Old

00:22:53 Mini Riots During Count Time In A Medium Security Prison

00:27:20 Discovering The Goodness Of Humanity: A Corrections Officer's Perspective

00:29:21 Abandonment And Not Enough: A Personal Journey To Becoming A Pastor

00:30:48 The Importance Of Personal Healing Before Helping Others: A Story Of Divorce.

00:33:42 Realization Of The End Of A Relationship

00:35:33 The Impact Of Divorce On A Friend's Sense Of Security And Stability

00:38:03 Understanding And Grace In Homelessness

00:41:57 People Only Want To Know The After Story, Not The In-between Stage

00:46:11 Acceptance And The Future

00:48:00 Acceptance And Learning From God In The Current Season

00:49:49 The Importance Of Life's Challenges And Experiences

00:54:09 Ways To Connect With The Speaker And Key Takeaway

Key Takeaways:

The podcast episode features an interview with Jamal Jivanjee, who discusses his parents' interfaith marriage and his own journey with religion. He shares that his mother was a devout Catholic and his father was a devout Muslim, but later converted to Catholicism.  

Jivanjee also talks about his personal struggles with abandonment and feeling like he was never enough, which led him to become a pastor. The transcript ends with Jivanjee providing information on how to contact him through his website.

If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode!  You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!

Weight loss and fitness aren’t optional to Dominic Matteo.  For him they are literally matters of life and death.

We have to go back to 2009 to understand why.  Dominic was in rough shape.  In fact, he was morbidly obese.

He held a decent job, he was happily married, he enjoyed some solid, long-standing friendships, and he liked his hometown, Cleveland.

Yet something wasn’t right in his life – and on a deep level, he knew it. He just wasn’t sure what the problem was, or how to fix it. Or maybe he lacked the confidence to try.

Things could have continued like that indefinitely. Dominic might have existed with this low-level dissatisfaction for years.

After all, many people do – assuming that it’s the best they can expect, or doubting that they have whatever it takes to achieve fulfillment.

But fate had something different in store for Dominic.

And it arrived in the form of two significant and eerily timed events.

First, one of his closest friends suffered a pulmonary embolism and passed away.

Naturally, the news stunned him. It’s never easy to lose the people we care for, but when they’re young and their death is sudden, it’s that much harder to reconcile ourselves to the fact that they are gone.

Meanwhile, on the very day that his friend died, Dominic also learned that his wife, Kelly, was pregnant with their first son.

In a few short months, he would become a father.

This is the kind of juxtaposition that would compel any of us to reconsider our lives and our choices. Dominic was no exception.

He had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and “exercise induced asthma.” And he knew that if he kept on going the way he was going, his physical condition would only get worse.

If he wanted to be there for his son in a meaningful way, he had to act – now.

As a kid, growing up in Arizona and New Mexico, he’d loved to chase lizards and ride his bike, and he’d happily explored the desert for entire days.

Yet something was different now.

He felt pulled in a new way to persist and to go deeper in his reading and his learning. And the deeper he went, the more he wanted to learn and do.

Meanwhile, the weight was coming off.  In the first year, he lost 100 pounds. But at that point, he was small and weak. He then decided to put on some muscle and try to lean out even further.

That makes the process sound simple and straightforward. But it wasn’t.

In fact, Dominic started and stopped quite a few times during his journey – feeling unsure that he could continue, or simply not 

Eventually, Dominic lost 110 pounds, reducing his body fat to the single digits. No longer morbidly obese, instead he was unusually fit.

And weight loss wasn’t the only benefit.

As he started to become more comfortable with the process and more confident that he could maintain and even improve on his new levels of fitness, he found himself experimenting, looking at his own outcomes. In effect he was coaching himself.

“For example, I found that certain foods inflamed the arthritis in my neck quite a bit,” he explains. “Cutting those foods out and adding more anti-inflammatory foods pretty much eliminated the arthritis issues.”

Always curious, and always a careful and methodical thinker, Dominic was now bringing these strengths to a new area of his life.

As result he was feeling healthier, not only in body, but also in mind and spirit. He was coming into his own..

Still working full-time as a systems analyst for a major insurance company – and by now, a proud father – he also became a part-time coach and trainer, working with others to help them attain the amazing results he’d achieved for himself.

Within the next few years, Dominic earned certifications from just about every sports and nutrition association out there.

International Rugby Board, Hardstyle kettlebells, Russian kettlebells, StrongFirst Girya, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, PN’s Certification program, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition – and more.

In fact, once he’d begun, it was as if he couldn’t get enough learning in this field.

And he supplemented his learning with continued practice, coaching members of his rugby team, designing and delivering workshops, offering group classes and programs.

“A lot of people don’t give themselves enough credit,” Dominic explains. “They want to change. But they don’t believe in themselves. So they shut themselves down before they even try.”

His job, as a coach, is to offer the kind of encouragement they need to get them over that hump of resistance. “So they can see how strong they really are,” he adds. “It’s an amazing process.”

And as someone who has lost a substantial amount of weight and taken himself from morbid obesity to fitness, he’s uniquely positioned to understand his clients’ triumphs and their challenges.

“There are things you go through that lots of people might not even think about,” he explains.

Your identity shifts. Your relationships change. And when you lose a great deal of weight, you can even become almost unrecognizable to others and to yourself.

People treat you differently – for better and for worse. You wonder how and where you fit in.

At moments like that, a coach can be invaluable – supporting you in your positive choices, helping you navigate the social minefields, and encouraging you to be your best self. Moving you forward.

CONNECT WITH DOM:

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MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

YOUTUBE: https://freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube

CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book  ⁣

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST:  https://freedomnutrition.rocks/btba-podcast

If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode!  You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coachjonm    

As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!

In Ed's words: "I have an insatiable appetite for learning about all things, but more specifically, why people do what they do. "What" people do is self-evident, as they wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't achieving some time of payoff. The "why," however, is far more interesting.

This appetite for learning was born out of my father dying when I was 13. Wanting to make him proud, I poured myself into academic and professional pursuits that, ultimately, left me feeling dissatisfied with life. I knew there was more and I started my quest to find out what that was.Having had an "on again, off again" relationship with God most of my adult life, I decided to engage in consistent, quiet self-reflection. If there was a God, I thought, I would hear His whisper. And I did.Today, I am an unabashed Christian (not a Bible-thumping one), and his faith serves as the foundation from which he treats others and conducts business. I am a published author and researcher, public speaker, podcast host, award-winning educator, and business coach/consultant who is fiercely passionate about individuals and businesses realizing their full potential. I hold multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. I am also holds certifications as a Master Coach in Life Transformation and as a Certified Resilience Practitioner.Most importantly, I'm humble. I know there is always more to learn and am committed to finding out what that is." 

ABOUT ED PROFESSIONALLY:

As the President and Founder of Quest Consulting Service, LLC, and Host of The Quest4Life Podcast, Dr. Ed Slover helps individuals and businesses undergo a transformation that allows them to become more resilient and achieve abundant success.  

As a dynamic, influential thought leader, university professor, and inspirational speaker, he has the ability to instantly connect with others through his relatability, his emphasis on empowering others, and his business acumen. After achieving leadership roles and six figure salaries in the corporate world, Ed longed to make a more significant impact. His journey led him into higher education where he influences and inspires his students on a daily basis. More recently, he founded Quest Consulting Service, LLC so he can make more of an impact in people’s lives. 

CONNECT WITH ED: 

https://thequest4life.com/  

CONNECT WITH COACH JON:

NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com  ⁣

⁣YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube

⁣CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book  ⁣

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast  

MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

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