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In this episode, host Ron Rapaport interviews Sophia Demas, author of The Divine Language of Coincidence, about her experiences with synchronicity, divine timing, and miracles. Sophia shares personal stories — from prophetic dreams to spontaneous healings — and explains how gratitude, prayer, and taking action on meaningful coincidences helped transform her life and inspired her books and workshops.
Listeners will learn practical ways to notice signs, distinguish meaningful coincidences from chance, and cultivate awareness through journaling and faith. Sophia also discusses her Living a Fearless Life program and how her work supports at-risk women.
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Host Ron Rapaport talks with Arthur Lih, the founder, inventor and CEO of LifeVac, a patented choking-rescue device that has saved thousands of lives worldwide.
After spending eighteen years co-building a highly successful logistics company, and in 2012 learning about the tragic death of a seven-year-old child choking on a grape, he was driven from retirement to find a solution without any knowledge of medical devices that could prevent choking deaths.
Arthur is the author of "Sorry, Can't is a Lie", where he shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, personal setbacks and the mindset required to turn adversity into impact.
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Ron Rapaport interviews Laszlo Suhayda, who escaped Soviet communist Hungary in 1956 to remind the world that freedom doesn't come free.
His book "Twelve Bells to Freedom" tells the harrowing true story of how the post WWll Russian occupation of Hungary sought to destroy faith-banning religion, imprisoning clergy, and forcing families to inform on each other.
His gripping firsthand account will captivate listeners, from history buffs to those passionate about faith, freedom and resilience. This is a listen for all young people to learn about life under this political system.
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Jay Setchell, a U.S. Marine and author of "The Strength Within You, It's Always Too Early to Quit", shares his remarkable story of surviving multiple life-threatening accidents, dozens of surgeries, and long recoveries. His experiences reveal how perseverance and inner strength can carry you through the hardest challenges.
In this episode Jay discusses his military service, near-death moments, rehabilitation, and the mindset that kept him moving forward. He offers practical encouragement and a roadmap for anyone facing adversity, showing that quitting is not the answer when purpose is unfolding.
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Host Ron Rapaport talks with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, about how a 2012 garage build turned into a nationwide nonprofit that makes and delivers beds for children in need.
The episode explores the organization’s origin, the chapter model and volunteer build days, memorable delivery stories, leadership lessons, funding, and how listeners can donate, volunteer, or start a chapter.
Through the simple mission "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town," SHP has mobilized communities to deliver tens of thousands of beds and transform lives.
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Host Ron Rapaport interviews Adam Ferguson, a parent and author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" discussing one of today's most pressing parenting issues: When and how children should be introduced to smartphones.
Rather than focusing solely on restrictions, Adam emphasizes preparation, accountability, emotional maturity, and trust. His work resonates with parents, educators and caregivers seeking a balanced guidance that prioritizes character over convenience.
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Host Ron Rapaport interviews Barbara Grassey, author of American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60, about her bold relocation to Portugal and practical advice for mature adults seeking reinvention abroad.
They cover visas, healthcare, finances, cultural adjustments, making friends, and the importance of scouting trips and flexibility when building a new life oveseas.
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In this episode of It's a Wrap with Rap, Lorie Kleiner Eckert—writer, storyteller, quilter, and author of Chai on Life—shares warm, candid stories about family, faith, and personal reinvention. She discusses turning quilts into books, finding meaning in everyday moments, and the Jewish idea of "chai" as a life-affirming theme.
Lorie offers practical advice on writing, staying resilient through life changes, and taking one small step each day toward a new life. The conversation is full of humility, humor, and heartfelt takeaways meant to inspire readers of all ages.
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Host Ron Rapaport discusses with certified domestic violence expert, advocate, high-conflict divorce coach, and author of the critically acclaimed book "Been There, Got Out" Lisa Johnson, about helping survivors to seek clarity, strength and a way forward.
Lisa, who is not a lawyer, represented herself through scores of court appearances and her case was published in the Connecticut Law Journal in 2021 and her live testimony contributed to the passage of "Jennifer's Law", one of the first U.S. laws to expand the legal definition of domestic violence to include "coercive control" which is financial or emotional abuse.
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Host Ron Rapaport interviews Joe Steele, entrepreneur and author of Life Switch, about overcoming major setbacks—bankruptcy, brushes with jail, and burnout—and rebuilding a life of purpose.
They explore Steele’s core philosophy of living "on" versus "off," the three P’s (potential, passion, purpose), practical habits for staying activated, and one actionable step listeners can take today to begin their own transformation.
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In this episode Ron Rapaport interviews Judy Kim Cage, author of Super Survivor, about her life-changing hemorrhagic stroke and remarkable recovery.
Judy discusses how denial, resistance, and persistence shaped her healing journey, the challenges of rehabilitation, navigating long-term disability, and the gratitude and purpose she found afterward.
Listeners will hear practical hope, peer mentoring insights, and why recovery can lead to a renewed life.
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Chelsea Cella joins the podcast to share her family's experience raising a child with albinism — from a shocking birth and delayed diagnosis to the daily realities of vision problems, sun sensitivity, medical gaps, and social stigma.
She explains what albinism is, the urgent safety and medical needs it creates, the struggles with insurance and specialists, and the importance of genetic testing and community support.
Chelsea's story is a call to greater awareness, advocacy, and practical solutions for families affected by this rare condition.
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Host Ron Rapaport talks with former corporate leader and coach Mike Sealy about imposter syndrome — why accomplished people still doubt themselves, where those feelings often begin, and how a growth mindset expands your comfort zone.
They discuss real-life examples, the role of perfectionism and culture, practical steps to quiet the inner critic, and how leaders can create supportive environments to help people thrive.
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Claire Cavalieri, a Harvard-certified wellness coach, joins the podcast to explain her Slow Aging Method — a modern Mediterranean-style eating plan, consistent daily movement, and nurturing relationships and purpose. They cover nutrition, sleep, stress management, skincare, and how mindset affects long-term health.
The episode offers simple, actionable steps to start improving longevity at any age, highlights common toxins to avoid (sugar, alcohol, ultra-processed foods), and encourages small, sustainable habit changes for better vitality.
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Ron Rapaport interviews author John Jay about his new book, Ninette's War, the true story of Ninette Dreyfus — a Jewish teenager from Paris who survived betrayal, exile, and a perilous escape over the Pyrenees mountains during World War II.
John describes using Ninette’s wartime diary, BBC broadcasts, and eyewitness interviews to reconstruct her experience and traces her life after the war, offering a moving account of resilience and memory.
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Dr. Scott Geise, a respected small-town dentist, shares his harrowing account of false accusations, legal manipulation, and a plea deal that led to federal prison, loss of his dental license, and lasting damage to his reputation.
This episode explores how plea bargaining, prosecutorial practices, and procedural failures can overwhelm the innocent, and offers practical takeaways about seeking proper legal counsel, relying on family support, and maintaining mental resilience.
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In this episode Mark Akins shares his powerful life story — from childhood abuse, depression, and a near-fatal suicide attempt to homelessness and finally rebuilding his life through trade work, sales, writing, and coaching.
Mark discusses how challenging your perception can free you from anxiety, the lessons he learned from recovery, practical tips for cold calling and sales, and how he now helps others as a perception coach and motivational speaker.
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Host Ron Rapaport speaks with UK sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan about evidence-based approaches to insomnia, including CBT and ACT. They cover causes of poor sleep, nightmares, sleep procrastination, the role of medications and tracking apps, travel and jet lag tips, and differences between insomnia and sleep apnea. Tracy shares practical, non-gimmicky advice—don't over-monitor sleep, keep a consistent wake-up time with morning light, food and movement, and reduce fear around sleeplessness—and points listeners to tracythesleepcoach.co.uk for resources and support. Sponsors: John Jay author of "Ninette's War: A Jewish Story of Survival in 1940's France" Dr Scott Geise author of "A Disturbing Injustice" Hero Soap Company-Please support our veteran businesses Use Code RAP for a 10% Discount Links: https://www.tracythesleepcoach.co.uk https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Registered nurse and pelvic/sexual health physiotherapist Stacey Roberts joins Ron Rapaport to tell how a painful polka moment led her to develop The Pain-Free Formula: a functional-medicine approach that treats root causes of chronic pain using non-invasive tools like SoftWave shockwave therapy, hormone optimization, and gut health strategies. They discuss misconceptions about inflammation and pain, how stress and hormones affect joints and nerves, ways to avoid unnecessary surgeries, and practical steps listeners can take to find long-term relief. Stacey also shares her work with athletes, her book, and her podcast for deeper learning. Sponsors: Dr Scott Geise author A Disturbing Injustice" John Jay author of "Ninette's War, A Jewish Story of Survival in 1940's France Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount https://www.herosoapcompany.com Links: newyouhealthandwellness.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Dr Philip Agrios discusses his discovery of an inborn self-sabotaging trait and introduces the T-Now method, a practical approach to identify your personal saboteur and apply its antidote to stop self-protection that blocks growth. This episode covers real patient and business examples, how the trait shows up in relationships and careers, ways parents and leaders can apply the method, and actionable steps to move from protection to lasting success. Sponsors: John Jay, author of "Ninette's War, A Jewish Story of Survival in 1940's France" Dr Scott Geise, author of "A Disturbing Injustice" Hero Soap Company-Support our Veteran Companies Use Code RAP for a 10% discount https://www.herosoapcompany.com Links: thetnowmethod.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Join us on this riveting episode of It's A Wrap With Rap as we welcome Dorsey Ross, an inspirational speaker and ordained minister, who was born with a rare congenital disability called Apert Syndrome. Despite being told he might not survive, Dorsey's journey is one of incredible faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
Listen as Dorsey shares his experiences growing up with physical challenges, undergoing multiple surgeries, and the unwavering support from his family and faith community. Discover how he defied the odds by pursuing higher education and becoming a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.
In this heartfelt conversation, Dorsey opens up about his struggles, triumphs, and his mission to inspire people worldwide through his ministry and storytelling. Prepare to be moved by a story that proves with determination and belief, all things are possible.
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Welcome to another episode of "It's a Wrap with Rap," where Ron Rapaport provides an inspiring conversation aimed at enhancing mental well-being and daily life. This episode delves into the life of David W. Brown, a man who shattered expectations by becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL despite his small stature of 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds. David's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of not allowing others to define your limits.
Join Ron and David as they explore his beginnings in a modest town in Pennsylvania, his family's blue-collar background, and the pivotal moments that shaped his relentless pursuit of success. Learn about David's experiences with childhood bullying, how his mother taught him to stand up for himself, and his transformative journey through high school sports that instilled in him a 'never quit' mindset.
David's unconventional path to becoming a Navy SEAL is explored, highlighting his journey through the rigorous basic underwater demolition seal training (BUDS) and his impressive career that spanned continents. David also shares insights from his book "And Goliath: The Littlest Navy SEAL's Story About Living Your Biggest Life," offering valuable lessons on perseverance and finding your true potential.
Don't miss this inspiring episode that celebrates overcoming personal obstacles, achieving one's fullest potential, and living a life driven by purpose and passion. Discover how to harness determination and persistence in your own life to reach new heights.
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In this episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap," host Ron Rapaport welcomes Lane IgoudIn, a Los Angeles-based writer and proud father, to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of fostering and adopting children through the Los Angeles County system. Lane shares his personal experience as a gay parent navigating the foster process to adopt, highlighting the challenges, legal battles, and heartwarming moments he and his husband faced while building their family.
Lane talks candidly about his memoir "A Family, Maybe Two Dads, Two Babies, and The Court That Brought Us Together," which documents the trials and triumphs of adopting two sisters from the largest foster care system in the United States. He also provides insights into the societal shifts regarding LGBTQ families and the evolving landscape of adoption laws.
Listeners will gain understanding about the foster adoption process, the importance of having realistic expectations, and the role community support plays in adopting children. Lane's story is not only inspiring but also serves as a resource for those considering adoption, offering hope and guidance to prospective parents facing similar paths.
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In this episode of 'It's a Wrap with Wrap", host Ron Rapaport brings you an inspiring conversation with Zulma Williams, known as the swearing therapist. Zuma is a licensed therapist, breast cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services. Originally from Argentina, her journey encompasses overcoming vast challenges such as discrimination, mental health struggles, abusive relationships, immigration issues, and a breast cancer diagnosis.
Listen as Zulma shares her transformative story of survival and thriving against all odds. Gain valuable insights into reframing adversity, fostering mental health, and rediscovering purpose. Zulma discusses her unique therapy approach, the significance of grounding techniques for managing anxiety, and her perspective on motivation, setbacks, and challenging negative thoughts.
Join us for a dialogue that promises to enlighten and inspire, showcasing how mental strength and a positive outlook can lead to a fulfilling life, regardless of the hardships one faces.
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Join host Ron Rapaport in another enlightening episode of It's A Wrap With Rap, where the focus is on overcoming life's challenges and enriching our mental well-being. In this episode, Dr. John Horton, a distinguished integrative medicine expert, shares his vast experience from his journey through academia, clinical practice, and hospice care.
Dr. Horton discusses the core themes from his acclaimed book, "The Inner Game of Stress," and uncovers the secrets to managing stress and tapping into the body's inherent wisdom. Listen in as Dr. Horton explains the significance of shifting from a stress-driven life to one filled with personal wisdom and peace. He also touches on profound topics such as palliative care, aging serenely, and the human transition into death, providing invaluable insights for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's and other age-related challenges.
With real-life stories and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of stress management, personal wisdom, and the delicate balance of life and death.
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Host Ron Rapaport talks with Jessica Faulds from Calgary Alberta, Canada about her journey dealing with Multiple Sclerosis, a dismissive health care system and becoming her own health advocate to overcome.
Jessica joins us to step into her own story fully, to share her journey with us and to help others embrace their own definition of health, advocating for themselves and finding strength in their own chaos.
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Meet Jen Mitchell Love, attorney, mediator and Intuitive Health and Wellness Life Coach with a mission to transform the way people experience divorce. Jen creates a high-vibrational, love centered approach to divorce that shifts the process from destruction to empowerment, growth and healing. Jen has authored her book "Shine, Soul, Shine" to help people move from the darkness of divorce into the light, providing a loving roadmap for transformation.
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Join host Ron Rapaport as he interviews Marilyn Getas Byrne a former television news reporter and anchor for CBS and NBC affiliates on the East and West coasts of the United States.
At age 40 with two young children, breast cancer entered the picture and set her on a new path.
Through her writing, motivational speaking and patient navigation she shares with us the challenges, tragedies and triumphs to help inspire others to believe they too can find their way through hard times and discusses the subject of Healing Touch that she practices.
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Meet the visionary behind Amey Motivation, Kijuan Amey former United States Airforce in-flight refueling specialist. Kijuan is also a mentor and ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors, an accomplished drummer, on -stage actor, and now author of the best seller book "Don't Focus on Why Me".
On May 5, 2017, Kijuan was involved in a motorcycle accident that among other things claimed his vision. As Kijuan states, " I may have lost my sight, bit I did not lose my vision".
Now armed with an inspiring story of overcoming adversity, Kijuan has become a motivational force and joins the podcast with host Ron Rapaport to empower and prove to others that reaching their highest potential and dreams are within their reach.
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Host Ron Rapaport talks with top promoter and internet influencer Ben Shrader who has orchestrated some of the top events in South Texas with bookings such as Lady Gaga, G-EAZY and more.
Listen to this charismatic and enigmatic personality as he tells Ron about overcoming his many struggles throughout his life, such as having severe dyslexia and dealing with a life-threatening golf ball sized brain tumor at the height of his business success.
Ben will open our eyes to the world of dyslexia and give inspiration to those with it and others struggling with their own issues to pursue greatness despite the road being hard.
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Meet four-time kidney transplant recipient and award-winning author, speaker and mentor Jennifer Cramer Miller.
Host Ron Rapaport converses with her about navigating the stormy waters of dialysis, multiple kidney transplants and the relentless pursuit of hope and joy amidst the backdrop of chronic illness.
Their conversation will educate us on kidney disease, explore the emotional landscape of kidney disease and show us the power of acceptance and the miracles that unfold when people show up for one another with acts of profound kindness,
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Join us on this enlightening episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap" as host Ron Rapaport dives into the resilient journey of Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. Kelly shares her personal story of surviving a catastrophic car accident, her subsequent struggles, and the path to becoming an advocate for TBI awareness and recovery.
Discover the tools and coping strategies that helped Kelly reclaim her life, the importance of recognizing and addressing head injuries, and the ongoing challenges faced by millions living with TBI-related disabilities in the U.S. With her background in neurology and martial arts, Kelly provides a unique perspective on the physical and mental resilience needed to overcome such life-altering events.
This episode sheds light on the critical need for awareness, support, and understanding of TBIs, including insights into the healthcare system, the significance of proper diagnosis, and available treatment routes. Tune in to learn more about Kelly's inspiring post-crash journey and her dedication to helping others in similar situations.
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Robert (Bob) Christophor Coppes PhD from Amsterdam, a scientist who has studied Near-Death Experiences (NDE) for decades and a board member of IANDS (The International Association for Near-Death Studies), discusses with host Ron Rapaport his findings from interviewing over 100 people who experienced a NDE.
Bob shares with us information as to what NDE's are and shares experiences from NDE'rs to give us an understanding of the subject.
This is a fascinating dialogue on a subject everyone is interested in.
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Welcome to another insightful episode of It's a Wrap with Wrap, where host Ron Rapaport dives into the art of conversation with guest Tucker Miller, a professional speaker, executive coach, and author of The First Four Words. In this episode, Tucker shares her innovative approach to starting conversations with ease and confidence using just four words. Whether you're aiming to resolve conflicts, build trust, or enhance communication across various settings, Tucker's method is designed to cut through fear and procrastination. Tune in as she elaborates on crafting impactful dialogues in both personal and professional environments, offering practical tips and real-world examples. This episode is a must-listen for those eager to navigate conversations that can ultimately lead to personal growth and success.
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap," where your host Ron Rapaport sits down with John Graham to discuss his incredible journey of resilience and transformation. In this episode, John shares his diverse life experiences, from facing homelessness to becoming a successful business owner and an award-winning author. He discusses the founding of Good Samaritan Home, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives after leaving correctional facilities.
Join us as John delves into his past, growing up during the tumultuous 60s and 70s, navigating instability, and eventually finding his purpose in helping others. He also touches on the impact of technology on modern society and the importance of community support in overcoming adversities. Gain insights from John's wisdom and discover how listening and compassion can transform lives and reduce recidivism.
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Join us in this compelling episode of "It's a Wrap with Rap" as host Ron Rapaport welcomes Paul Doughty, an author, speaker, and TV series creator. Paul's incredible journey from a troubled childhood marked by domestic violence and substance abuse to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience unfolds in this heartening discussion. Through candid anecdotes and poignant lessons, Paul shares how therapy, spirituality, and self-love transformed his life. His mission is clear—empowering individuals to embrace self-discovery and tackle life’s challenges head-on. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that promises to ignite change and offer support to anyone navigating life’s adversities.
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of It's a Rap with Rap, where host Ron Rappaport brings you stories of overcomers and insights for better living. In this episode, we meet Gina Economopoulos, an extraordinary woman whose life is a testament to resilience and redemption. Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Gina's journey is one marked by overcoming physical challenges, embarking on a spiritual journey, and finding purpose through faith and sobriety.
Gina shares her remarkable transformation from bartending in Pennsylvania to living as a nun for 12 years, and eventually becoming a speaker, advocate, and author. In her compelling memoir, "Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk," Gina chronicles her path from despair to hope, navigating tumultuous relationships and alcoholism along the way.
Join us as Gina candidly discusses her struggles, spiritual awakening, and her ongoing commitment to help others as an end-of-life doula and advocate. Her story offers practical advice, hope, and a testament to the power of faith and determination in overcoming the darkest moments of life.
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Meet Jennifer Lee, a survivor of dating abuse, armed robbery, abduction and stalking.
Jen is the author of her memoir "Why I Survived", a podcaster of her show titled "I Need Blue" and is a speaker before local groups nonprofits and national organizations to fulfill her passion and purpose to help trauma survivors feel that they belong, are loved, understood and empowered.
Jen is with us on the podcast to reach out to those who have experienced a traumatic event and share and expose the realities of people's experiences.
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Host Ron Rapaport has the privilege of interviewing 15-year-old Cole Baughman, the unofficial 16th man on the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team and an overcomer of a rare genetic disorder Stickler Syndrome that affects connective tissues.
Cole and his mother and father join Cole and Ron to tell us about the signs and symptoms of Stickler Syndrome, its treatment, the restrictions it entails to those who have it and Cole's involvement in Team Impact, and his advocacy work regarding Stickler Syndrome.
Cole discusses his role as the unofficial 16th man on the basketball team, and his ability to inspire others to pursue their own hopes and dreams despite barriers placed in front of them and to never give up.
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In this inspiring episode of 'It's a Wrap with Wrap,' host Ron Rapaport welcomes Lonnie Bedwell, a blind extreme adventure athlete and motivational speaker. Lonnie shares his incredible journey from losing his eyesight in a hunting accident to becoming a renowned blind extreme sports athlete. He discusses overcoming personal challenges to achieve the unimaginable, such as kayaking the Grand Canyon and aiming to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents.
Lonnie's story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of pushing beyond limitations. He emphasizes the importance of support from loved ones, the necessity of asking for help, and inspires people with disabilities to embrace life boldly. His mission is to inspire others to live without boundaries and to assist children and veterans with disabilities in recognizing their true potential.
Lonnie also introduces the audience to organizations that empower disabled veterans through adaptive sports and recounts the life-changing experiences and friendships formed through these activities. Tune in to learn more about Lonnie's life lessons and gain motivation to tackle your own challenges.
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Andrew Matthews, is an esteemed author whose works on happiness and resilience have touched millions. Discover the lessons from his life and writings that teach us about embracing challenges and cultivating a joyful mindset. Whether you're facing career hurdles or personal trials, Andrew offers wisdom on seeing the positive and turning setbacks into steppingstones.
Tune in for an uplifting and informative discussion aimed at equipping listeners with the tools to enhance their resilience and happiness, while celebrating achievements both big and small. Join us on this journey towards a fulfilled and joyful life.
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Join host Ron Rapaport in this compelling episode of "It's A Rap With Rap" where he talks to Marcia Moran, author of "Stroke Forward," about her transformative journey to recovery after suffering a major stroke. Marcia shares her insights on the importance of persistence, self-advocacy, and exploring holistic therapies.
Delve into Marcia’s personal experiences with aphasia and apraxia, and how she navigated the challenging path from paralysis to empowerment. Her story of resilience and determination to help brain injury survivors offers hope and inspiration to many.
This episode serves as a beacon of hope for both stroke survivors and caregivers, underscoring the essential nature of support, the courage to seek second opinions, and the exploration of both traditional and holistic medicinal avenues on the road to recovery.
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Join us for an inspiring episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap," where host Ron Rapaport welcomes Zach Tidwell, a blind Marine Corps veteran from Denver, Colorado. Known for his lighthearted approach to life's toughest challenges, Zach shares his incredible story of survival and transformation.
After a failed suicide attempt that left him blind, Zach has turned his life around, becoming a motivational speaker and advocate for inclusive design in the tech world. At just 28, he has founded his own software development company and participates in extreme sports, challenging societal perceptions of disability.
Listen as Zach opens up about his military upbringing, the circumstances that led to his life-altering injury, and how he found a new purpose. He offers valuable insights for those struggling with mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and finding community. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of rewriting your own story.
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In this enlightening episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap," host Ron Rapaport invites Bailey Parnell, a world-renowned speaker and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada, to explore the pervasive influence of social media on our mental health and digital well-being. Known for her pioneering efforts in digital wellness, Bailey shares her insights on how our digital lives are an extension of ourselves, impacting our emotional, social, and cognitive health.
Bailey delves into the intricate dynamics of digital well-being, emphasizing the blurred lines between our online and offline lives and how our interactions on platforms like Facebook and Twitter can impact our well-being. The discussion addresses the concept of risky behavior in social media use, comparing it to activities like driving or drinking due to its potential to expose us to harm.
Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to balance the benefits of social media with its risks. Strategies for mindful usage, understanding social currency, and maintaining authenticity online are highlighted as key takeaways. Bailey also shares valuable insights for parents and educators on fostering a healthy digital environment for children, stressing the importance of offline connections and hobbies.
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In this exciting episode of "It's a Wrap with Wrap," host Ron Rapaport explores the adventurous life and career of guest Brian Hite, PhD, a renowned stuntman, psychologist, and consultant. Brian, with over 100 film and TV credits to his name, shares his journey into stunt work and how it merged with his passion for sports performance psychology.
Listeners are taken through Brian's unique blend of high-adrenaline stunts with academic insights, highlighting real-life applications of resilience and performance under pressure. With stories from his film exploits to his role as a mental performance consultant, Brian offers actionable insights on achieving peak performance.
This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand the intricate dance between mental fortitude and physical challenge, inspiring listeners to embrace life's uncertainties with determination and curiosity.
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In this compelling episode of It's a Wrap with Wrap, host Ron Rappaport welcomes Dr. Fidele Sabahizi, a remarkable individual who has overcome incredible challenges to achieve the American dream. Growing up in a small African village and surviving an ethnically motivated massacre in a UN refugee camp, Fidele's journey is nothing short of inspirational.
Fidele shares his experiences as the first immigrant to work for the Abilene, Texas Police Department and the challenges he faced as a member of the Banya Mulengue ethnic group. Despite language barriers and cultural adjustments, he pursued his education and earned multiple degrees, including a PhD in criminal justice.
Join us as Fidele discusses his memoir, "Creating a Life from the Ashes," and offers insights into resilience, determination, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit.
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Join host Ron Rapaport as he sits down with Danny Covey, the remarkable author of Star Tissue and survivor of eight heart surgeries, including four open-heart procedures. In this gripping episode, Danny shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity and how he transformed profound challenges into a life of purpose and inspiration.
From the tender age of 11 months, Danny's life was marked by serious heart issues, leading to multiple surgeries that tested his resilience and faith. Despite the physical and emotional scars, Danny embraces his circumstances and chooses to be a victor instead of a victim. He courageously ventured into disciplines like martial arts to push his physical limits and discover newfound strengths.
Listen as Danny discusses his belief system, the psychological impacts of his medical history, and the courage to live a "better than normal" life after facing near-death experiences. He offers valuable insights into dealing with suffering, the importance of faith, and how adopting the right perspective can turn life's adversities into powerful lessons.
With poignant advice for those struggling with their own challenges, Danny's story is an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit. Discover what it means to find purpose in pain and how Danny inspires others by sharing his experiences through his writings and advocacy.
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Join host Ron Rapoport and his distinguished guest, Dr. Jan Schwartz, in this enlightening episode of 'It's A Rap with Rap.' Dr. Schwartz, a renowned expert in criminology and forensic behavioral science, shares her incredible journey from teaching young children to unraveling complex criminal patterns. She reveals how her unique insights into mental, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, termed 'Authentic Intelligence,' can empower us in our daily lives.
The conversation delves deep into Dr. Schwartz's personal experiences with adversity and overcoming challenges, reflecting her determination and resilience. Her new book on Authentic Intelligence offers a fresh perspective on how we can harness our innate mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts to create a fulfilling life. This episode is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the potential for personal growth amid adversity.
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Join host Ron Rapaport in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Laura Gabayan, a renowned expert in emergency medicine and the author of "Common Wisdom: Eight Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life." Dr. Gabayan shares her personal journey and breakthrough research on the essence of wisdom, elaborating on eight critical elements that define it—resilience, kindness, positivity, spirituality, humility, tolerance, creativity, and curiosity.
Dr. Gabayan discusses how these traits emerged from interviews with wise individuals across North America, shedding light on how these elements contribute to a fulfilling and successful life. Learn about the profound impact her research and book have on understanding and teaching wisdom beyond traditional intelligence.
This episode offers a compelling exploration into how anyone can cultivate wisdom and enrich their lives through intentional practice of these timeless principles. Whether you're familiar with the concept of wisdom or new to it, Dr. Gabayan provides profound insights and inspiration to embark on your journey towards a deeper understanding of life.
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For Doug Brinker, stories of survival run deep. At the early ages of 8 and 10 he nearly lost his life. Later in life Doug almost lost his life due to two suicide attempts.
Doug is a disabled Iraq veteran who now offers hope to those suffering and is a positive light to crisis recovery.
He discusses with Ron the issues surrounding Veteran suicide, his Beacon 4 Hope project and his new book release.
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Meet Maria Pendolino an internationally recognized award-winning voice actor. Her signature voice print has been heard across commercials, documentaries, video games and more.
Maria has lent her voice to campaigns for global brands such as Comcast/Xfinity, Dannon, American Express, Panera and more.
She talks to Ron about her life's work dealing with a disability she contends with namely psoriatic arthritis, her career in musical theatre, comedy, film and television.
Maria alerts us to the realities of having a disability and the many kinds of disability situations people have and the public's lack of understanding them.
Maria inspires us that adversity should not come between our vision for a full, happy and rewarding life.
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Ron interviews Dr. Joan Ifland who is a processed food addiction specialist. She has broken a lot of ground in the realm of food addiction having released a number of influential books and studies and she is currently working on evidence-based training for health care professionals.
In this episode, Dr Ifland brings to light the shady reality of what goes on behind the scenes of big food companies in the United States.
She discusses what goes on in a person's brain that causes addiction to processed food and how one can begin to reverse the addiction and move in a healthy direction.
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Ron talks with Sandy Kirkham who is a voice and advocate in the area of clergy sexual abuse.
She was sexually abused at age16 by her youth pastor in the Protestant church. He was 30, married and had two children. His abuse lasted five years until his actions were discovered. He was given a going away party and moved to the next church and Sandy was called by the elders and told to leave the church because of her behavior.
Sandy remained silent for 27 years until a trigger factor forced her to face the truth. In 2018 she wrote the book
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She talks to us about her story and overcoming her trauma.
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Meet charismatic Maureen Manley whose determination and resilience first came to international attention as a world class cyclist. A member of the U.S. cycling team, she won a national championship, set a national record and won a silver medal at the 1990 world championships.
At the height of her career, her dreams came to an abrupt halt. While racing at the 1991 Women's Tour de France her vision blurred, and she crashed later learning it was the result of the onset of multiple sclerosis.
Maureen did not let her physical setback stop her from living the life she desired, and she explains to us how she accomplished that through her application of holistic strategies she developed.
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Ron talks with Dr. G Rex Kruhly the founder of Depth Healing. Dr G consults, heals and nurtures clients from all over the globe online using the Quantum Field. Over the decades he has become a master of that ability.
For eight years he has studied the Quantum Field as it relates to the mind and the subconscious, spirit, past lives, disease and pain.
Dr G was taught how to interpret the symptoms of the body as a language so that the cause could be known, found and cleared.
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Meet Elena Nicole, a certified holistic health, and life mindset coach. Elena specializes
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She has learned from her experience the reasons for overeating. She lost more than 30 pounds while gaining control of the emotions that caused her to overeat.
In her one-on-one coaching program, she combines mindset hacks and traditional weight loss strategies to get her clients lasting results.
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Meet Alain Pellitier who travels across Canada using a diary to explain bullying to students. He goes through emotion to reach reason. Alain uses his method to reach thousands of young people and teachers every year.
Alain brings emotions to life so strongly that it is not uncommon to see young people in tears listening to him.
As a driving force for change in institutions, Alain has helped bullies realize the impact of their actions.
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Meet James Dorsey from Victoria B.C. Canada, author of "Delinquent: A True Story about Homelessness, Foster Care and Addiction" who at age 12 was placed in foster care against his will.
Rather than enter into foster care he chose to run away and live on the streets.
He tells his story to Ron how he became enmeshed in the harsh culture of street life and to discuss his thoughts about how this narrative plays out with so many of our youth.
He expresses his thoughts on how parents and guardians can deal with this issue.
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Meet Blair Sorrel, author of "A Schizoid at Smith" who talks about a little-known condition she has called Schizoid Personality Disorder and describes the daily challenges associated with living with the condition. Her book and her public appearances are bringing a spotlight to this condition and is a testament to Blair overcoming the challenges of her disorder and persevering to help others. Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount www.herosoapcompany.com Barefut Essential Oils https://barefut.com/?afmc=RAP Edge Coffee Company https://edgecoffeecompany.com?sca_ref=4803842.b56leoUsTc Links: rockingtributes.com https://itsawrapwithtrap.com
Meet Austrian-California multimedia artist Michaell Magrutsche, also an awareness and creativity educator, speaker, podcaster and author of his book "The Smart of Art". Michaell tells us how he coped with and overcame various problems in his life and will educate us about mankind and how we might realize our human potential. Sponsors; Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount www.herosoapcompany.com Edge Coffee Company https://edgecoffeecompany.com?sca_ref=4803842.b56leoUsTc Fresh Jax Organic Spices https://freshjax.com?sca_ref=4954151.qmR1k7RMtq Links: www.michaellm.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Meet Rachel Shur who was a carefree 26-year-old woman living in Ventura County California who in an instant went to suddenly someone who had to make the most profound and complex legal, moral, medical and practical decisions humanly possible. Not only did she not know the answers, often she didn't even know the questions. She talks to Ron about her life, her work with her non-Profit UCAAN and her new book "All the Things I wish I Knew When I Had Cancer". While the topic may sound depressing, the book is as joyous and life-affirming as is Rachel herself. Video broadcast available on our You Tube channel ITS A WRAP WITH RAP-THE PODCAST UNCUT Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount www.herosoapcompany.com Blue Sky CBD https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: ucaan.org ucaanorg@yahoo.com ucaan.org Phone (805) 479-1032 https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with Dan MacQueen who at age 28 was leading an active, healthy lifestyle. In 2014 life threw him a curve ball. He started getting terrible headaches and blinding vision which led to two emergency brain surgeries. What he found along the way will surprise you. He tells us about his recovery and what he did to return to normal and achieve a new milestone, all with the hope of helping others. Video broadcast available on our You Tube channel ITS A WRAP WITH RAP-THE PODCAST UNCUT Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 20% discount www.herosoapcompany.com Blue Sky CBD https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Fresh Jax Organic Spices https://freshjax.com?sca_ref=4954151.qmR1k7RMtq Edge Coffee Company https://edgecoffeecompany.com?sca_ref=4803842.b56leoUsTc Links: macqueendan.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Meet Leah Goldstein, internationally sought after speaker, author of her book "No Limits", world champion kickboxer at age 17, national cycling champion, winner of the 2021 Race Across America (RAAM) and nine-year veteran of the Israeli Defense Force in which she served as the first female elite commando instructor as well as a special forces intelligence officer.
She talks about her life, career and her challenges of overcoming insurmountable odds of recovering from a devastating crash that almost ended her life and was told she would never walk again.
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Meet Jeanne Retief who hold a PhD in International criminal and humanitarian law, has presented on key human rights issues worldwide and consulted for 15 years in that field. After struggling all her life with anxiety, at age 35 she experienced a health and soul crisis and was diagnosed with panic disorder. She tells us how she made difficult decisions about her life path and overcame her challenges. Video broadcast available on our You Tube channel ITS A WRAP WITH RAP-THE PODCAST UNCUT Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount https://herosoapcompany.com Onlinetherapy.com https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3556 Dr Susan Partovi, Author of Renegade MD https://therenegademd.com Edge Coffee Company https://edgecoffeecompany.com?sca_ref=4803842.b56leoUsTc Fresh Jax Organic Spices https://freshjax.com?sca_ref=4954151.qmR1k7RMtq Links: www.figgilife.com www.figgibeauty.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Meet Linn Rivers. Linn teaches people a different way of living and being in this world. She is a functional health and wellness expert and educator. She teaches people all over the world how to take their health into their own hands, mind, body and spirit. You will learn so much listening to this episode pertaining to neuro linguistic programming, microbiome therapy, the use of a Death Doula and more. Video broadcast available on our You Tune channel ITS A WRAP WITH RAP-THE PODCAST UNCUT Sponsors: Dr Susan Partovi, Author of Renegade MD https://therenegademd.com Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount https://www.herosoapcompany.com Blue Sky CBD https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: www.linnrivers.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron interviews award winning author, speaker and podcaster Lizbeth Meredith who recounts her struggle to bring home her internationally abducted daughters from Greece to Alaska. Her amazing story reminds us that if you seek help and do not quit, anything is possible. Sponsors: Hero Soap Company-Use Code RAP for a 10% discount www.herosoapcompany.com Life Insurance Buyers Inc www.lifeinsurancebuyers.com Dr Susan Partovi, author of Renegade MD https://therenegademd.com Links: https://lameredith.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with Kristof Morrow, award winning journalist, an author, U.S. Navy Veteran and Tourette's Syndrome overcomer.
Kris discusses the challenges he has to face daily dealing with an extreme case of Tourette's and other adversities he has had to overcome.
You will find his story very inspiring and learn a lot about Tourette's.
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Meet Dr Susan Partovi, recognized internationally as a leader in homeless and street medicine. She practices in the Skid Row district of Los Angeles, California which contains the highest concentration of homeless in the United States.
Dr Partovi is one of the founders of H.E.A.L (Health Care, Empowerment, Advocacy and Learning), a non-profit that brings supplies and medical students to clinics in Haiti.
Dr Partovi discusses with us her new book " Renegade M.D.-A Doctor's Stories From The Streets" and to make us and our communities begin to recognize the shared humanity of our most vulnerable.
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Ron talks with Max Friedman, author of "Painful Joy", memoir writer and second-generation Holocaust survivor.
Max shares with us how his mother and father survived the horror of the Holocaust spending several years being imprisoned in concentration camps.
Max will explain to us the difficulty of living in a family where both parents were haunted by the war and the atrocities they experienced and somehow managed to survive.
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Ron talks to Risa August, an artist, writer, world traveler, certified Gestalt practioner, endurance athlete, and a Acromegaly patient and survivor.
In 2011 Risa noticed something was wrong with her body, she began to grow and get larger despite being on a strict
regimented diet and competing in endurance events such as cycling, triathlons and mountain hiking.
She tells her story of her medical journey of being finally diagnosed after eight years and of her 1845-mile soul healing journey on the Pacific coast highway from Canada to Mexico on a bike while still having a tumor in her body.
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Meet Dr Charley Ferrer, world renowned clinical sexologist and sex therapist. She is an award-winning author of several books on relationships, sexuality, self-empowerment and breast cancer.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and thyroid cancer in 2017, she became frustrated with the lack of information and treatment options provided to patients. Dr Charley created the Cancer Tamer Foundation which focuses on education and empowerment.
Dr Charley's philosophy on breast cancer is realizing cancer is not an "outside force" invading but an "inside force" residing. Her revolutionary new way of thinking about cancer is turning heads, creating controversy and reminding women and men that we should not be at war with our body.
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Meet Dan Clouser, author, podcast host, speaker, coaching trainer and consultant.
In 2019 after founding and running a non-profit youth sports organization for 30 years working with kids and
teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports, he felt a calling from God to leave his comfort zone.
He started a new journey with his wife and dog selling most of their material things and setting out across the country in a RV to meet and work with people to make this world a better place.
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Meet Tim West who is legally blind and lost all his skin at age 4 due to Stevens- Johnsons Syndrome. Tim stands tall, he is a disability and mental health advocate who fights for those who feel they cannot.
Listen and get a sense of what living with a disability is like from someone who tells it like it is.
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Ron talks with Eric Christiansen, an acclaimed documentarian and seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient whose films focus on the impact of trauma on individuals, families and communities.
A trauma survivor himself, having lost his home in the Santa Barbara, California Painted Cave Fire disaster, he understands trauma and the resilience of the human spirit and how important hope is to heal.
By spotlighting these survivors and their journeys, Eric has been able to unify a variety of audiences around the power of HOPE and educate the general population about the complexities of trauma.
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Ron talks with Leslie Hope Holthoff, a mom by the age of sixteen. Leslie tells us of her experiences in turning a life destined for failure into a life of abundance which inspired her to help others using herself created Hope to Happiness method.
Leslie has authored the book "Not Mary, Not Roe" the survival story of a reluctant teen mom which is a stereotype shattering story that explores teen pregnancy.
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Meet Kim Sorrelle, author of the best seller "Love Is", serial entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother and lover of all people.
In 2009 while battling breast cancer, her husband Steve received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis four months after her diagnosis. Her first book "Cry Until You Laugh" chronicles that journey.
Kim's award-winning best seller "Love Is" chronicling her year long quest to figure out the true meaning of love that led to life changing discoveries found mostly on the streets of Haiti.
Today Kim is a regular radio, television and podcast guest who speaks to audiences all over the world.
Inspirational and educational, Kim entertains CEO's, industry leaders, company staff members, educators, women's groups and more.
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Meet Michelle Shekhinah who was married for many years and was a stay-at-home mom with two special needs children. In 2015 she realized her husband was addicted to drugs. In this time, she had experienced financial, emotional and sexual abuse from him, which turned into him sex trafficking her.
Michelle spent many nights crying on the floor, until one night she saved her life and ran for the door.
Since then, she has been healing herself, with therapy and other techniques.
She has become a strong mom for her children, in addition to being an advocate and mentor for other women and teens who have suffered any form of trauma and abuse.
Her story is compelling, heartbreaking, yet full of hope and reconciliation.
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Meet Tyler Wittkofsky, multi-genre author, poet, mental health and travel blogger, podcaster, winning marketing and communications professional who grew up homeless and abused by his father for the first ten years of his life.
Tyler was constantly made to feel like a lesser person which led the way to quite a few mental health disorders that stem from that kind of trauma, but this remarkable young man has overcome so much to be here with us and tell his story.
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Ron talks with author Susan Gold who wrote "Toxic Family, Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom " and used her intuitive callings to leave her toxic family situation and eventually meet the demons of her upbringing that were continuing to repeat in her life.
Professionally Susan became known for attracting celebrity talent to brands in New York one of whom was Andy Warhol which led her to produce for television and film and then onto Los Angeles.
She is now leading retreats, webinars, workshops and private sessions to help others drop outdated storylines and programming in exchange for living from the heart in authentic freedom as adults.
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Meet former U.S. Marine King Randall from Albany Georgia. King was alarmed by the high level of crime in his hometown. The young offenders were mostly black males as young as 11 years old. This inspired him to be the change the community needed and to be the role model these young men were missing in their lives.
King founded the X for Boys Program in 2019, the only rehabilitative program for juvenile offenders in South Georgia.
In August 2022 he opened the doors to his most ambitious project, The Life Preparatory School for Boys, the first free all boys boarding school in South Georgia.
Ron discusses with King his successes and hurdles he has gone through.
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Ron talks with author Mike Aronson about his book "Whatever" which contains over 30 years of documentation of what he has witnessed in his life such as a painting, a statue, wall art, quotes, positive thoughts, poems, rants and more.
Mike became obsessed with the word WHATEVER and it was his dream to write a book with all the stuff he had collected and during the pandemic he found a publisher and tuned his dream into a book that people of all ages can relate to and use to make them a better person.
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Meet Tina Petrova award winning film maker, motivational speaker and author. When not teaching or making films, Tina is an advocate on the issue of chronic pain as she is also a chronic pain survivor and thriver.
Tina has released a feature length documentary titled "Pain Warriors" about the pain epidemic in North America and discusses with us this issue affecting millions of people.
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Ron interviews Greg Carpenter founder of Blue Sky CBD and Dr Eric Dorninger research and development director of
Blue Sky to answer all his questions about CBD .
CBD is explained for the listener, it's sourcing, properties, effects on the body, its uses, legal issues, and the benefits
for the consumer.
Blue Sky is a small company in Colorado that formulates world class CBD products and has created dozens of partnerships with wellness organizations and medical professionals. They are special in that they are in communication with their customers to answer their questions and to make sure the right product is being utilized for the right condition.
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Ron talks with four-time paralympic basketball wheelchair medalist and hall of famer Mike Schlappi who was accidentally shot in the chest at age 14 and left two-thirds paralyzed.
Mike inspires others through his experiences and discusses his philosophy of overcoming adversity, and his challenge to individuals to succeed despite difficult circumstances by empowering themselves and accepting personal responsibility.
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Meet Tom Exler, born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy (BE) meaning his bladder was turned inaide out.
Tom didn't ask to have a stoma but he is living proof that challenges in life doesn't have to stop anyone from what they want to do.
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Ron talks with iconic fashion designer Diane Gilman who started her career in the 1960'a dressing rock stars such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison and the list goes on.
Diane introduced washable silk to the U.S. market earning her fortune and fame in the department store industry. She reinvented herself as the Jean Queen on the HSN television network designing and selling millions of jeans to women over 40 who wanted to look stylish and confident.
Besides being a television personality, Diane is an author and a breast cancer survivor who inspires women to embrace their third act of life with zest and positivity.
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Ron talks with Wes Michael who founded Rare Patient Voice (RPV), a company that enables patients and caregivers to share their voices with the researchers and companies developing products to improve patient's lives.
RPV provides patients and caregivers an opportunity to participate in all types of research, including market research, health economics outcomes, real world evidence, user experience, human factor studies and clinical trials.
RPV has over 100,000 patients and caregivers across more than 700 diseases both rare and non-rare.
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Meet Jeanne Albaugh, homeless at one point living under a bridge in South Florida for ten years after an unfortunate event and then leaving that lifestyle to eventually fulfill her dream of helping the homeless by founding Showering Love, a mobile hygiene bus offering showers, new clothing, personal hygiene products, medical services and information to help people navigate housing issues.
This is an awe-inspiring story told by someone who lived it and makes it real to listen to.
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Ron interviews Rob Lohman founder of The Addiction Recovery Hub and host of Beyond The Bars Radio Podcast, and author of The Addiction Intervention Book. Rob's resume includes alcohol. drug and gambling addiction, divorce, bankruptcy, mental health issues, suicide ideation, prison, recovery and transformation. His personal journey of overcoming life's challenges is awe inspiring.
Rob invests in the lives of those wanting to seek positive change whether it's coming out of addiction, prison or just wanting more for their lives. He is a dynamic speaker who shares with us an extremely powerful journey of persistence, faith and inspiration.
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Ron talks to Juano Ocampo two-time brain cancer survivor and author of the book "Impossible to I'm Possible".
Juano shares his journey through his trying times coping with a rare form of brain cancer and his life's calling pursuit of sharing with others life's true meaning.
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Ron talks with two-time lung cancer survivor Erik Hale who at 30 years of age developed lung cancer. Erik makes us aware of the intricacies of this perplexing disease and helps to destigmatize it. Eric is an advocate for lung cancer awareness and a first-time author. You will find this podcast very informative.
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Ron talks with Pat Moffett internationally acclaimed author and producer, Vietnam war veteran, advocate for early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Pat is the author of the critically acclaimed book "Fortunate Soldier", one of the few comedies ever written about the Vietnam conflict.
Pat has also written "Ice Cream in The Cupboard" about his family's struggle with early onset Alzheimer's affecting his wife Carmen and has brought the book to life in film.
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Ron talks with one of the travel world's premier consultants, KK Robbins who has covered over 100 countries on seven continents and gives us some travel tips and her perspective on today's travel environment.
Over a decade ago, she sold her car, her home, her man to head abroad and fulfill her dream of a life of travel.
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Ron has a discussion with former 10-year NFL veteran Randy Grimes who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randy talks about his addiction problem he overcame that developed while treating career related injuries, his work helping to start the program Pro Athletes in Recovery and his thoughts about the game.
Please enjoy the podcast!
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Ron talks with Krystyna Lennon, world renowned professional hypnotist, television personality, author and media source best known for hypnotizing the likes of Simon Cowell and Drew Barrymore.
She has appeared on Britan's Got Talent and has over 100 million You Tube views.
Their discussion reveals many fascinating answers to questions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy.
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Ron talks to Dan Hegerich a six-time cancer survivor who eventually left all the medicine behind and wants to share with us what he learned from educators and clinicians from his travels about health, healing and chronic degenerative disease through nutrition, movement, detoxification and open dialogue.
Dan feels a deep responsibility to share his inspirational journey to help the progress and evolution of society towards the eradication of chronic degenerative disease as part of the human experience.
Sponsor: Hyperbolic Stretching
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Ron talks to Charles Smith who has lived with Compounded Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for going on 40 years. Charles has an amazing story to tell. He is not only an author, but an army veteran, certified peer support specialist , addiction recovery counselor, and holds a degree in Human Services.
His life story will inspire you and show you no matter how bad life gets, if you keep, pushing, fight hard, and refuse to be put down, then you can rise above and have a good life no matter what cards you are dealt with.
Sponsor: Home Doctor-Practical Medicine for Every Household
https://3e24fn-0x2-k1z9b1gq42z1w7m.hop.clickbank.net
Links: www.lifelongexperience.net
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Ron talks to Nelson Tressler founder and CEO of igotsmarter.com which is a goal achievement program and app created to help people succeed in every aspect of life and author of the book "The Unlucky Sperm Club, You Are Not the Victim of Your Circumstances but A Product of Your Choices".
After being born into one of the biggest scandals his small Pennsylvania town had ever seen, Nelson will tell you his life was horrible, but he set goals and turned his life around.
Sponsor: Hyberbolic Stretching
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Links: www.nelsontressler.com www.igotsmarter.com www.6months2success.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com #HC Universal Network
Ron talks to transformational life coach Susan De Lorenzo who specializes in helping those recover from setbacks such as cancer, divorce and job loss aka "gems in disguise" using proven techniques for success.
Susan is a survivor of invasive breast cancer whose marriage fell apart directly following her year of treatment.
Sponsor: Home Doctor-Practical Medicine for Every Household
https://73513pvyw5-y6x4c-fu4-9fm7l.hop.clickbank.net
Links: https://susandelorenzo.com
susan@susandelorenzo.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron interviews Laurie Singer, licensed marriage and family therapist, board certified in behavior analysis, who leads the successful Camarillo California based Laurie Singer Behavioral Services Inc.
Laurie has just authored her new book entitled "You're Not Crazy, Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes".
Motivated by her own personal tragedy, Laurie has devoted her life to the field of mental health with a clear vision in mind to create a team approach for helping individuals resolve behavioral and other mental health issues by applying a unique combination of behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Sponsor: Sour Honey
www.sourhoney.com
Use Coupon Code 50sour when ordering
Links: lauriesingerbehavioral.com
yourenotcrazybook.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron interviews Doug Noll, award winning trial lawyer, speaker, author and now a peacemaker and mediator. Doug is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project in which he has taught prisoners (many murderers) in maximum security facilities to be mediators and peacemakers.
Doug is the author of De-Escalate: " How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less "
Doug explains to us the concepts of emotional competency and the most important thing a parent can do for a child.
Sponsor: Doug Noll-creator of Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course
https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014
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Links: dougnoll.com
doug@dougnoll.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron talks with David Page creator of the television series "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives". David is a long time journalist network news producer with two decades of foreign and domestic service with ABC and NBC News who transitioned to food television and then authoring a book titled Food Americana.
David has gone all over the United States capturing the stories behind the people and places in the foods we consume and compiled all that into the book.
Sponsor: Paul Rushworth-Brown Author of Red Winter Journey and Skullduggery
available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble,, and wherever books are sold.
www.paulrushworthbrownskullduggerywinterofred.com
Links: Amazon-Food Americana
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron talks with internationally known singer, songwriter, pianist, artist and mountain dulcimer player Kevin Roth. His music spans the world with contributions to traditional, original, contemporary and jazz influences. Kevin has performed at the White House twice and made many radio and television appearances throughout the world. He talks to us about his career and overcoming a melanoma diagnosis in which he was given a few years to live and his new career as a life coach teaching mindful awareness.
Sponsor: Doug Noll-creator of Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course
https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014
Discount Code ronrap
Links: kevinroth.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron interviews Fred Rutman who was clinically dead 20 times due to his heart stopping. Fred discusses his weight gain to 340 pounds standing only at 5 ft 7 inches, his heart stopping, his diabetes, and his medical misdiagnoses only to find relief by discovering the world of intermittent fasting. His life has not been the same since.
Sponsor: Laurie Singer Author-You're Not Crazy-Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes
Laurie Singer Behavioral Services Inc
lauriesingerbehavioral.com
yourenotcrazybook.com
Links: repeatedly.dead.fred@gmail.com
IG repeatedlydeadfred
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron talks with Chad Osinga, high school dropout turned college graduate, U.S. Army special operations sniper and combat operations instructor, speaker, writer and life coach mentor.
Chad grew up in a drug house with a mother addicted to crack cocaine. He discusses with us the numerous adversities and challenges he has faced arising from war, special needs children, marital problems, accidents, and physical and mental setbacks and how he overcame to become a success today.
Sponsor: Doug Noll-Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course
https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014
Discount Code ronrap
Links: mrtenacity.com
mrtenacity40@gmail.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with Sylvester Jenkins III-U.S. combat army veteran of five tours of duty, four tours in Iraq and one in
Afghanistan. He grew up in a single parent home located in a crime infested neighborhood but made it out to become a college graduate, accomplished speaker and bestselling author. His story is phenomenal.
Sponsor: Sour Honey
www.sourhoney.com
Use Coupon Code 50sour when ordering
Links: sylvesterjenkins.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron discusses with Carolyn Breinich author of Faith, Hope and Cancer her journey from being diagnosed at age 13 with leukemia to her adult years about the physical, emotional, social aspects and friends and family dynamics involved with the disease.
The listener will get a perspective of the ramifications of having childhood cancer.
Sponsor: Author Sylvester Jenkins III-"From Combat to Comeback, How to Conquer the Battles of Adversity"
available in paperback, kindle, audio book from Amazon, iTunes and sylvesterjenkins.com
Links: leukemiagirl.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron speaks to Dorothy Graham O-Dell who shares her incredible journey to a life without limits. She has authored the book "The Overcomer, Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage". She will tell us about her being bullied in school, having low self-esteem and self-worth, her abusive relationship, and family tragedies and trauma. She spent years living her life as others wanted her to. She has found out how to be authentic to herself, and she has overcome so she can help others do the same.
Sponsor: Doug Noll-Developing Emotional Competency and Advanced Emotional Competency Combined Course
https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14858/237014
Discount Code ronrap
Links: unstoppableovercomers.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks to Eddie and his wife Katie Zingleman about Eddie's lifelong battle with RP, a group of eye disorders that cause progressive vision loss. Eddie was thrown several roadblocks in life but talks about his resiliency to overcome and today
his ability to make handcrafted country home furnishings .
Links: www.tennesseewoodworks.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with Jeff Johnston who has experienced compound loss , first his 23 year old son to Fentanyl poisoning in 2016 and most recently his wife to addiction. But Jeff is "Living Undeterred" by loss, doing what he can to change the narrative in the United States when it comes to mental health, overdose and addiction.
Links: www.livingundeterred.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron talks with Tee Forton-Barnes, a household toxin health coach on guiding us to avoid toxicants and chemicals that could cause cancer and other illnesses and lead us toward living a healthier low-tox life.
Tee navigates us through the process of making healthier choices and informs us of alternative products and options that are not harmful to our health and the environment.
Sponsor: Carolyn Breinich, author of Faith, Hope and Cancer, The Journey of a Childhood Cancer Survivor
Links: leukemiagirl.com
https://thegreenlivinggurus.com
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#HC Universal Network
Dr Kim Fischer explains to us why we need to have an advanced care directive in our possessions so we are clear on what we want to happen to us should an accident or illness arise that renders us unable to speak for ourselves and to avoid family conflict around this issue.
Dr Fischer has supported countless families through difficult conversations and decisions regarding advanced care planning issues.
Sponsor: Nadean Barton, Author of "Can A Girl Catch A Break"
www.canagirlcatchabreak.com
Links: www.lucidadvocate.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks to Sara Im, a survivor of the killing fields of Cambodia where up to 3 million people perished. She tells us of her escape from the fields and her journey of starting her new life in America.
Sponsor: Hero Soap Company
www.herosoapcompany.com
Links: www.saraim.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron has an in depth interview with Guy Monroe, a verbal coach who discovered how to control his own stammer and social anxieties by applying the same techniques used by professional singers. Guy was a social anxiety sufferer who gained confidence by mastering control over his voice and mindset. He now teaches others how to do the same.
Sponsor: The Hero Soap Company
www.herosoapcompany.com
Links: https://guymonroe.com
charismaventure@gmail.com
facebook.com/group/stutterchallenge
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Frank Rivera discusses with Ron how he was misdiagnosed and treated for lung cancer only to find out 7 years later he actually was suffering with Sarcoidosis. Despite being told in 2018 that his condition is terminal, Frank remains incredibly active in the Sarcoidosis and Rare Disease communities. Frank will tell us how he stays positive and hopeful throughout his journey.
Sponsor: The Green Living Gurus-Owner Tee Forton-Barnes
Tees Organics
www.thegreenlivinggurus.com
Links: www.strongerthansarcoidosis.org
www.sarcoidosislongisland.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with Chuck Keels-who shares his miraculous story of complete healing from Stage 4 cancer when given only three months to live by his doctors. He discusses how he met his now wife Hannah, also a stage 4 breast cancer survivor and their work going forward with their nonprofit, the Living Hope Cancer Foundation which offers free cancer coaching and inspiration to people to live their lives to the fullest.
Sponsor: Sara Im- author and holistic wellness coach
Books- How I Survived The Killing Fields, Holistic Approach
www.saraim.com
Links: www.getupandlive.org
FB, IG, You Tube: Living Hope Cancer Foundation
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with Chris Vane , the founder and executive director of the Little Bear Sanctuary in Punta Gorda, Florida. Chris originally from New York overcame some very major life challenges and through resiliency moved to Florida where his desire to rescue neglected and abused farm animals came to fruition.
Sponsor: Aurthor-Mary K Savarese
Books: Tigers Love Bubble Baths and Obsession Perfume, Who Knew
The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper
Links: www.maryksavarese.com
www.littlebearsanctuary.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Ron talks with Patrick Chester, author and speaker on the subject of gambling addiction. Pat spent 15 years
as a raging gambling addict, lost millions and destroyed his family in the process.
Pat is now living a life of recovery and educating people about what gambling addiction is, how to recognize it and what the dangers are as well as helping those suffering from it.
Sponsor: Can A Girl Catch A Break Chic Boutique LLC
canagirlcatchabreakchicboutique.com
Links: Twitter @patrickchester9
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with motivational speaker, podcast host, author, and wilderness liason Ari Gunzburg about how a traumatic event he experienced at age ten affected his life and changed his perspective forever.
Links: www.arigunz.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with pediatric cancer survivor Eric Newman who overcame life challenges to create the Roc Solid Foundation which
builds playsets and provides "Ready Bags" for pediatric cancer patients.
This is a real inspirational and heart warming story.
Sponsor: The Hero Soap Company
Links: www.rocsolidfoundation.org
IG @thenewmanexperience
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Kitt O'Malley has been one of the leading mental health advocates for several years through her widely known social media presence and her ground breaking blog.
Ron talks with Kitt about her goals to affect change, break down barriers to care and to educate people about mental illness.
Links: www.kittomalley.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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With forty years experience working as an administrator, teacher, college instructor and seminar leader James Burns gives us an insight into today's classrooms concerning the bullying issue. James has written books on the subject and has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters for his work in the area of antibullying.
Links: www.bullyproofclassroom.com
Antibully 101 Podcast
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Dr Kylie Burton one of the premier functional medicine doctors educates us on the concepts of functional medicine and how our routine lab reports can be used to go beyond the diagnosis to treat us.
Sponsor: The Hero Soap Company
www.herosoapcompany.com
Links: Podcast-Beyond The Diagnosis With Dr Kylie
www.drkylieburton.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron interviews Bullseye who talks about his life growing up being bullied, his career as an actor and stand up comedian, and how he became an anti bullying clown. Bullseye leaves us with many helpful pointers on how to handle different bullying situations.
Links: bullseyetheclown.com
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Ron talks with Aaron Smith-nationally recognized Elvis Presley Tribute Entertainer about how he handles being autistic and overcoming the challenges it presents and his love for the Elvis persona and how it molded his life and career.
Sonsor: Hero Soap Company
www.herosoapcompany.com
Links: Facebook: Elvis Tribute Artist
Twitter: @aaronsmith
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks to Jonathan McLernon from Alberta Canada who rebuilt his life from the ground up after surviving an attempted murder, losing his life savings in a failed business venture, suffering from multiple anxiety attacks per day, food addiction, and binge eating. Jonathan today is a very successful online nutrition coach and mentor to other coaches in the field and shares with us his approach to weight loss using his well studied methods on the subject. He has lost over 100 pounds and kept it off after many failed attempts.
Sponsor-Author James Burns "The Power Of Consistency" .
www.bullyproofclassroom.com
Links:
www.freedomnutritioncoaching.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with Jenny Dalton, author of Butterflies and Bullies, a creative non fiction book about her experience being bullied in the 5th grade and beyond. The discussion brings increased awareness to the passive qualities of girl bullying and hopefully will inspire young girls who may be victims to know they are not alone and transformation is always happening.
Sponsor: Authoress J.R. Tilman-Self help/woman empowerment journal, "Get A Grip Will Ya-You Matter
www.jrtilman.com
Links:
www.butterfliesbullies.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks to Arman Vestad, at one time , one of Norway's most notorious criminals. Arman shares his life experiences doing criminal activity and tells us how he turned his life around to become a very productive member of his community and the work he is doing today to help other people.
Sponsor: Danny Vann-Author of 99 Days OF 100% Encouragement
www.DannyVan.com
info@dannyvann.com
Links:
www.armanv.no
arman@armanv.no
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.
Ari also tells us how the event changed his life.
Sponsor: Author Maria Balestrieri-Saved By Grace
Links:
www.arischonbrun.com
www.whispersandbricks.com
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Ron relives with 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun the fateful day he escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center and his miraculous rescue of a third degree burn victim.
Ari also tells us how the event changed his life.
Sponsor: Author Maria Balestrieri- Saved By Grace
Links:
www.arischonbrun.com
www.whispersandbricks.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with Matt Ode, personal trainer who at age 24 was diagnosed with Stage 3C testicular cancer and tells us about his incredible recovery and about his second chance at life as a keynote international speaker, transformational coach helping people transform their mind, body and spirit.
Sponsor: www.arischonbrun.com/whispersandbricksacademy
Links: www.matodespeaks.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron talks with reputation repair coach Jennifer Cunningham who has coached hundreds of individuals on career and relationships, and more recently focusing her work with people who have experienced humiliation or public trauma, which may have resulted from harassment, bullying or something else.
Jennifer discusses her own personal incident of public humiliation.
Sponsor: Jenny Dalton, author-"Of Butterflies And Bullies"
www.butterfliesbullies.com
Links: www.reputationrepaircoach.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
#HC Universal Network
Our host Ron Rapaport talks with Michelle Dickinson, author, mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker about working to eradicate the mental health stigma in the workplace and beyond and about dealing with Covid issues affecting our mental health.
The mental health stigma concerning our First Responder community is also discussed.
Sponsor: Kitt O'Malley, mental health advocate, blogger, author of Balancing Act-Writing Through A Bipolar Life
www.kittomalley.com
Links: www.michelleedickinson.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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Ron discusses a very sensitive topic with Peggy Green, a specialist who helps people through the grieving process of losing a child. Peggy unfortunately lost two children of her own, one by accident and one by suicide. Peggy is also an Amazon best selling author, speaker, suicide bereavement coach and owner of her own business, Thee Grief Specialist.
Links:
www.theegriefspecialist.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with best selling author, self esteem expert, motivational speaker around the world, breast cancer survivor,
humanitarian, FOX Radio and TV guest speaker Christine Handy. Christine shares and inspires us with her incredible journey
back from several medical challenges and her passion to help others. She discovers true beauty is inside of us, not outside.
This is a must listen!!
Sponsor: Len Handeland, Author of "The Darkest Gift"
www.lenhandelandauthor.com
Links:
www.christinehandy.com
Instagram: christinehandy1
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with author Kathleen Ho about her philosophy of helping people after they have suffered the death of a loved one.
She has authored a superb book titled " Living Forward After Loss".
Links:
www.livingforwardafterloss.com
kathleenho6@gmail.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with writer and visionary and top U.S. intuitive (psychic medium) Corbie Mitleid who has learned the value of the examined life. She has created a career out of experiences. Her career now spans the globe. Her talents as an intuitive are featured in best selling books. Her attitude is "I'm Not Special, You Can Do What I Do."
A very interesting Listen
Links :
Sponsor-Frank Talaber-Canada's foremost offbeat author -featuring the series 'Stillwaters Run Deep"
www.twosoulmates.wixsite.com
https://corbiemitleid.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron discusses with Ash his perspective of life growing up and the societal challenges of being native American.
He gives us an understanding of their struggles and challenges and the strides being made to persevere and
thrive.
Sponsor: Philip Jones, Author of the play/book "The Lion Hotel"
www.inspectorhorace.com
www.crazyhorsememorial.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron talks with Kim "Kid" Curry, former radio DJ legend and executive for 33 years about his life in the business and his subsequent struggle dealing with his MS diagnosis. Kim tells his story in an inspiring way to give us all the knowledge to never give up and keep on persevering.
This is a real treat to listen to.
Sponsor: Liborio Lungaro, Author of The 3-0
https://kcurry.com
Facebook: KRCurrytheAuthor
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George Siegal, the founder and CEO of Move The World Films.org, who also produced and directed the award winning documentary "The Last House Standing" discusses with Ron about how everyone needs a home that doesn't blow away, wash away or burn down.
This documentary film opens one's eyes to the subject of natural disasters and what we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves.
https://www.thelasthousestanding.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Sponsor: Kim Curry, Author-"Come Get Me Mother, I'm Through"
Ron talks with Chicago author Lisa Lilly of how she coped with losing both her parents to an intoxicated driver and her journey back which includes her work to help others.
Lisa gives her opinion on the grieving process and discusses her new book "Happiness, Anxiety and Writing"
Sponsor: Gail Hamilton, author of "Soaring Into Greatness"
https://soaringintogreatness.com
www.lisalilly.com
https://www.aaim1.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Brenda takes us on a journey describing what it is like to live with dystonia, what dystonia is, her nine brain
surgeries at a young age and how she has dealt with the challenge of living with it since age seven.
A great listen!!!
Links:
Author-Brenda Currey Lewis-A Twisted Fate, My Life With Dystonia
brendacurrey9@gmail.com
https://thecareprojectinc.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Carrie shares her story of overcoming breast cancer as a single mom and founding her non profit
organization, The Care Project Inc to help those going through the breast cancer journey needing
financial and emotional support, doing it while barely out of treatment.
This extraordinary woman's story is well worth listening to as she shows us anything is possible to
accomplish despite your fears and hesitations if you become resilient and "go for it".
Links:
https://thecareprojectinc.org
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Sponsor:
Pamela Thibodeaux-Author of "Love's Overcoming Power" fiction collection
https://pamelathibodeaux.com
Ron asks one of the top personal trainers in the United Kingdom to explain to us the real reasons people
want to lose weight, and get tips on starting a weight loss journey and being successful at it. You will
also learn what you need to do to find the right trainer.
Links:
www.dotheworkcoach.com
www.dalewallacept.com
@thedotheworkcoach
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Sponsor: Lisa Lilly, Author of Happiness, Anxiety And Writing, Using Your Creativity To Live A
Calmer, Happier Life
https://lisalilly.com
Denise Bossarte is a novelist, poet, award winning photographer, PhD in developmental neuroscience and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
She is the author of "Thriving After Sexual Abuse, Break Your Bondage To The Past And Live A Life You Love", which is a self help book written to help survivors of abuse have a resource to start their journey of healing.
The book is also an excellent resource for non survivors to educate themselves on the subject especially if they have a survivor in the household or know a survivor and can give non survivors a concept of understanding the subject.
https://thrivingaftersexualabusebook.com
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
Sponsor: Debby Montgomery Johnson
www.thewomanbehindthesmile.com/show
to register for the Stand Up Speak Up Show
www.benfocomplete.com
Ron talks with Barbie Wharton-dancer from childhood, entrepreneur, survivor of Bell's Palsy, depression, anxiety and a
major concussion about how her life changed due to her adversities and how she overcame them. Barbie shares with us
her philosophy on life.
Sponsor: Brenda Currey Lewis, Author of "A Twisted Fate-My Life With Dystonia"
www.barbiewharton.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Frank King -longtime comedian and writer for the Tonight show with Jay Leno for 20 years uses his life's lessons to start a conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide.
Frank does it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth and he does it with humor.
https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Sponsor: Author, Kathleen Ho, "Living Forward After Loss: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Your Life Partner"
Danny Vann tells Ron his journey from a chaotic household to foster care to Elvis Presley impersonator
hall of fame recipient to corporate leader and now author, foster care advocate and youth mentor.
Danny is such an inspiration to listen to while following his amazing journey.
www.dannyvann.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
https://thrivingaftersexualabusebook.com
Sponsor: Denise Bossarte-Author of "Thriving After Sexual Abuse-Break Your
Bondage To The Past And Live A Life You Love"
Ron has an interesting conversation with Sam Shelley who was run over at age 6 by a van and suffered most of his life with
multiple disabilities such as MS, head trauma, autoimmune diseases. Sam tells us how he found his "perfect spirit" and
made a full recovery and now is no longer disabled and no longer needs medicine.
Sam explains "mindset mentoring" and the concept of "headtrash". Well worth the listen!!
https://itsawrapwithrap.com
https://headtrashanonymous.org
Sponsor: Sweet Pete's Candy Shop-Jacksonville, Florida
www.sweetpetescandy.com
Ron interviews Debby Montgomery, a woman that that was scammed out of over one million dollars on a online
romance dating site. Debby was a victim of "catfishing", bottom feeders who create a fake profile to target potential
victims they find on social media or dating apps.
Debby explains to us how this happened to her and how she turned this painful experience around to bounce back
and lead a great new life. This is a must listen!
Links:
Sponsor: Gail Hamilton- Author of "Soaring Into Greatness" www.thewomanbehindthesmile.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Ron has an in depth interview with Justin Brien from Western Canada who has spent over half of his life riddled
with an endless cycle of addiction stemming from his mental health. This courageous young man shows all of us that no matter what the challenge, we must never give up and we must persevere. Well worth the listen.
Links:
www.justinbrien.com
www.itsawrapwithrap.com
Mike shares with Ron his story of being abused and how he handled it, and then moved forward to overcome it's negative effects and begin to advocate for male child sexual abuse awareness.
Links:
https://childabusesurvivor.net
https:/rainn.org
https:/itsawrapwithrap.com
Facebook: itsawrapwithrap
Email: itsawrapwithrap@gmail.com
Ron talks to Deanna Carpenter about her life as a survivor of childhood and adult domestic abuse. Deanna courageously shares her personal insights into this subject and we learn how she transforms from a victim to an advocate.
Well worth the listening
Links
https://emergingfromthedark.com
Facebook: Its's A Wrap With Rap
You Tube : It's A Wrap With Rap
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This episode features Gail Hamilton, born 10 weeks premature, totally blind by age 11, and abused as a child. Gail overcame the odds against her to become a singer, musician, author, 2013 Ms. Colorado Senior America and public speaker. She shares with Ron her message of bravery, empowerment, gratitude and positivity.
Links:
soaringintogreatness.com
You Tube itsawrapwithrap
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In part 2, Dr Partovi continues the discussion with Ron about practicing medicine on skid row and the homeless situation in Los Angeles .
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Dr Susan Partovi who pioneered "street medicine" on Los Angele's Skid Row discusses her experiences treating the homeless and gives us an insight into what life is like for homeless.
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Eighteen year old Sam Mitchell who was diagnosed at age 4 with autism ((Asperger Syndrome) discusses candidly and bluntly how he handled being on the autism spectrum throughout his transformative years and his current role as an advocate for people with autism. His mother Gina joins in the conversation to give us a mother's perspective.
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This podcast will feature people who do extraordinary things to enrich all our lives and people who
have overcome life's adversities and challenges and came out on top.
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Lois, a victim of rape in South Africa describes how she overcame the trauma and persevered from victim to survivor to freedom loving person.
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