Episodes

In This Episode we learn how of a woman nearly died in 2007 and again in 2015 and upon her recovery, realized that the years of grief were having a huge impact on her emotional and physical health. Debi Richens, is a wife, mother, alienated parent & grandparent who pushed through the low points in her life to become an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist an I-act Therapist, trained in Suicide Prevention and ACES, as well as Brain Trauma Recovery. She’s made it her life's mission to help others th...

What do you do when two decades into a thriving career, your life comes to a screeching halt when you become a widow without warning and the sole parent to three young daughter? How do you cope when you’re thrown another curveball 18 months after losing your husband get a cancer diagnosis? In This Episode we have a conversation with someone that lived through those chapters in her life, and now helps people get to the heart of what truly matters to them and demonstrates how becoming more of them...

In This Episode we share the journey of a woman who lost her aunt and through it all inspired a legacy. We learn about that loss, alternative methods and processes for moving forward in life in a unique way by creating a Living Legacy of that person and within ourselves. My guess in this episode is Bridget Aileen Sicsko she is an entrepreneur, the founder of Exalted Publishing House, a Podcast Host, a Coach for Sales & Messaging and Public Speaking, and an Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Bridget's overa...

Have you ever wondered what men of a certain age talk about? In this episode you’re going to get the inside scoop when we have a conversation with Kevin O’Connor, masculine life coach, we discuss masculinity, staying healthy, and tips on dating in today’s society... This is That Thing About Men of a Certain Age. My guest in this episode is Kevin O’Connor he is an intuitive, connected, powerful and masculine life coach, which means he specializes in coaching men in particular. He has a way of see...

In This Episode we share the journey of Katherine Knoploh who in the prime of her life was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. We're going to learn what it was like to get that diagnosis, what it takes to persevere through being told you have cancer, how to find support, how to make the best of a bad situation and learn to laugh in the midst of life's obstacles. Katherine is a speaker and a Holistic Health Coach who says that cancer does not define her, but it has shaped her. During her journe...

In This Episode we share the journey of Gerry Murphy a man who faced a unique near death experience after spending 5 days in an ICU in NYC. He was Isolated, not allowed food or water, he was not coherent or comprehending enough to communicate with his loved ones, and too scared to go to sleep in case he didn't wake. We’re going to learn how he used his love for music to elevate his spirit, mend his heart and realize what was really important in life. Gerry describes his medical trauma in great d...

In This Episode we learn how to find peace through Reiki, Chi (Qi), Yoga, and your Inner Voice. tranquility, confidence, and positive energy to heal. If you are feeling the need to dive deeper or stuck in life and feel like you just can’t get to where you want to go? Keep listening as we share the journey of a woman who transformed her life completely after a devastating loss. We follow her as she explores different Naturopathic and holistic modalities, finally connecting with her Inner Voice. Y...

In This Episode we take a journey through one man’s loss of his mother, 3 relatives and 17 friends to Covid19, working in the entertainment industry both on and off Broadway in New York city in the middle of a pandemic; surviving Covid himself, and discovering a passion for re-living the life of his best friend, his hero, his mother. My guest in this episode is BOBBY HEDGLIN-TAYLOR (theatrical aerial designer and circus trainer) His work featured Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, and rock ...

In this episode we are going to take a journey with a woman that was an occupational therapist working on psychiatric units, to being a patient in a psychiatric ward. Her experience with illness, anxiety, and depression behind the steel door will open your eyes to the stigma of mental health. You're going to learn how she took the first step to recovery, to use the tools that were given to her to move her life forward, and how you can do the same thing. My guest is Sandi Rae who grew up working ...

In this episode were going to share the journey of a woman who overcame her struggle with suicidal thoughts and depression, lost her baby brother, her father, and her best friend. We learn that she is a trauma survivor from very early age, by being surrounded by death, abuse from her stepfather, and abandonment. She was diagnosed with Complex PTSD and she teachers us how she works through that in order to heal. My guest in this episode is Meghan Judge, a mother, a wife, and a podcast host who's ...

In this episode we share the amazing and unbelievable journey of a woman whose mother intended to kill her at birth, tortured her, treated her as a household slave, and had an awakening at the age of six, and constantly lived with the fear of being poisoned or abandoned. We learn her family tried to disfigure her, beat her and blackmailed her, which only drove her to become the Authority of the Unconscious Mind. This methodology saved her mental health and saved her life. Dr Angela Wilson is kno...

In this episode we learn how a child who was born to a 15-year-old mother, shadowed by the a rape, murder, extreme poverty, abuse, and being the center of the biggest trial ever to hit his small town he was from. Rather than falling victim to his hardships, he used them to fuel his life purpose and turn despair into a life complete with a loving family and a multimillion-dollar business empire. Nelson Tressler’s success and life philosophy come from his unique beginnings and him starting at the ...

In this episode we’re going to have a conversation with a woman who found her husband had led a double life, was murdered, forced to change her life completely, and the road to recovery. We are going to have a conversation about post traumatic growth, how grief from murder differs from grief from illness, and discuss the details of the murder, dismemberment and finally the trial of those who were convicted. Dr Jan Canty left her redacted life of 30 years to release this account. Her healing and ...

In this episode we are going to learn about humanity, courage, perseverance and fear in the midst of a wildfire, when have a conversation with a woman who in the midst of the largest fire in the state of Colorado at that time, (the Hayman Fire), and without the help of social media, set up a fundraiser, a firefighter support system, and a network to assist the people being evacuated from the area. She did this all while the flames that were literally inches from burning her own home down. I’m Di...

In This episode we have a conversation with a man and his son and their journey with Autism; the misconceptions, triumphs and challenges, the struggles and the successes. We are going to learn about the struggles, the stress emotionally, financially, and personally, as a family navigates societal perceptions, practices, and prejudices. Erik Raschke and his family made sacrifices and commitments to persevere and ensure that their son gets a the love and support, the quality education, and communi...

While I’m recovering from surgery I’m sharing s favorite Friday episode that touched our hearts immensely and I know that it will touch yours..I’m going to do my best to post a new episode once a week for the next few weeks, and my wife may make a few surprise appearances as my guest host throughout. My apologies in advance it was an extensive surgery that requires commitment to recovery. We will be back to normal schedule within three weeks or so. In the meantime In this episode for our favorit...

In this episode we re-visit one of my favorite episodes for where we learn what it takes to be a ghost hunter. We have a conversation with Kristi Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal. She is a professional Paranormal Investigator who, along with her sisters, has visited some of the most haunted places in the United States. She will share some stories about the Lizzie Bordon House (MA), the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (WV), the Villisca Ax Murder House (IA), the St. Augustine Lighthouse (FL), Bru...

In this episode we are going to have a conversation about addiction, shame, guilt, pain, recovery, as we have an open and honest conversation with a man that worked for one of the biggest cocaine dealers on the east coast in the early 80's, was sucked up into the drug world and the pit of hell and is now 35 years clean. Craig Brown has spent the last 22 years serving others as a Recovery Pastor and Director of Celebrate Recovery at Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg, MD, and the author of a ...

In this FAVORITE FRIDAY episode we revisit the 10 steps to an extraordinary life with Terry Tucker who risen above the diagnosis of a terminal illness to share with us the 10 steps to an extraordinary life.. So to everyone out there that celebrates Easter, Hope you have a wonderful day and here’s my first favorite Friday episode where we are going to hear the personal journey of a man that survived a rare form of cancer, only to have cancer return with a vengeance. We are going to learn how embr...

In this episode we're going to learn about the power of meditation, yoga, Theravada Buddhism and finding balance within oneself through mindful introspection especially after losing someone close to you. My guest in this episode is Kayla Pearson Who is a soldier, a surfer, an entrepreneur she believes life is a big adventure and learning to balance play with work is her ultimate journey on this earth. She's been a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief, worked with military intellig...

In this episode we're going to learn what burnout is and how to recover from the effects of it and manage it in the future with a unique Wellness and self-care program. You are going to learn what burnout is, how to recognize it, and how to manage it. My guest in this episode is Dr. Kate Steiner, she is a Burnout Coach, Founder and CEO of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She works with her clients to recover from burnout through a self-reflective development plan that addresses all areas of wellness. S...

This episode is a replay and dedicated to Will Sharon who passed earlier this March. In this episode we going to learn what an Anam Cara is, and why they are an essential and integral part of our spiritual development. We are also going to learn how that soul friend can guide us in understanding what ours dreams are saying to us and how to listen to their guidance. My guest is Will Sharon who is an Anam Cara coach, and has been working with dreams since he was a young therapist at the Veterans A...

In this episode we learn what a porn addiction is, how it can affect your life in a negative way and how to recognize it, manage and overcome if you or someone you know seeks help. Roman Mironov had an addiction to porn, and masturbation. It affected his personal life and motivated him to cure himself and become a relationship coach to help others. Find out more about this episode here at https://beforeyouhopodcast.com

In this episode we will learn how sound waves and tones can have a profound affect on your mental health and well-being, assist with meditation , and relieve anxiety. A new hand-held meditation partner name N.O.W.was developed as a personal short cut or secret passage around the traffic jam of your thinking mind …..a direct route that gets you back to your essential self much more quickly than years of meditative practice. technologies of sound help people transcend the anxiety and strife caused...