Back to Life: Recent Episodes

Danny Bader

Join Danny in these episodes as he talks with people in all walks of their life. Listen to where they’ve been…where they are now…and where they’re headed. You’ll hear how they think, and what they do to be fully alive, engaged in life, and how they plan to age well. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be inspired to focus on your own life’s fulfillment.

What if you could rewire your brain to release fear, reduce stress, and live more fully?

In this episode of the Back to Life podcast, I sit down with Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and expert in blending neuroscience with mindfulness.

We explore how to reshape limiting beliefs, heal trauma, and create new neural pathways that support a life of clarity, calm, and intention. Lisa shares powerful tools you can start using right away—whether you're navigating stress, stuck in old patterns, or ready to step into a new chapter.

Listen now and learn how to rewire your brain for resilience and renewal.

In this episode of Back to Life, Danny sits down with Nicole Danielle, an author whose journey from darkness to self-discovery is nothing short of inspiring. From a young beauty pageant winner to an actress in LA, Nicole faced relentless criticism and hurtful words that shaped her self-perception:

❌ “You’re not enough.” ❌ “You will never be anything more than what you are.” ❌ “You’re a dime a dozen.” ❌ “Your voice doesn’t matter.” ❌ “You’re a fat f*cking pig.”

Wearing a smile on the outside while struggling on the inside, she lived in victim mode—until a life-altering anxiety attack brought her to a breaking point. Curled on the floor, she heard a whisper: Most people are just living to die. Here I am, just dying to live.

That moment, along with her deep love for her two young autistic sons, became the catalyst for transformation and the inspiration behind her memoir, Diamonds Beneath the Darkness.

This episode explores Nicole’s powerful story of resilience, healing, and growth—and how her journey offers wisdom for anyone seeking to break free from self-doubt and step fully into life.

Listen in and be inspired.

Are you ready to transform how you work and reclaim your time?

In this episode of Back to Life, Danny sits down with Sean McMann, author and Director of Consulting, to discuss the practical strategies he shares in his book.

From redefining the connection between work and self-worth to eliminating hours of unnecessary meetings and email, Sean reveals proven methods that helped him climb from new grad to Director in just eight years.

During this episode, Danny and Sean explore tips for managing your time, your boss, and your career to maximize productivity while staying relevant in a constantly changing world.

Whether you’re starting out, looking for more balance, or aiming for the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you make more, work less, and invest in your future.

Tune in now and take the first step toward working smarter, not harder!

What does it take to truly support yourself and others on the journey to wellness?

On this episode of Back to Life, Danny Bader welcomes Eran Magen, Ph.D., a clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine, dedicated to trainee wellness and suicide prevention.

Eran shares insights from his groundbreaking work in psychology and education, blending cutting-edge research with a deep commitment to emotional well-being. From understanding the science of connection to practical strategies for resilience, this conversation dives into how we can cultivate healthier lives and relationships—no matter what challenges we face.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion about living fully, supporting those you care about, and finding meaning through growth and connection. Whether you're seeking personal healing or tools to help others thrive, this episode offers something for everyone.

In the latest episode of Back to Life, Danny Bader sits down with Bill Hoyt, a man whose strength and spirit truly embody what it means to live fully. Danny met Billy years ago during a workshop at Bill's company, but today’s conversation takes on new meaning.

Three and a half years ago, Bill was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Just a few months ago, he was given 18-24 months to live. But instead of letting that define him, Bill is embracing life with an incredible perspective and resilience that speaks to the heart of what Back to Life is all about.

Together, Danny and Bill dive into what it really means to live with purpose, resilience, and courage—without waiting for a tragedy or crisis to remind you to do so. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about facing life’s hardest moments and still choosing to create meaning, love, and joy in every day. This episode is a powerful reminder to ask yourself: Are you truly living, or just getting by?

Don't wait for a wake-up call. Listen now and get inspired to live your life fully—starting today.

In this episode of Back to Life, host Danny Bader sits down with educator, author, and coach Patty McLain to explore strategies for overcoming personal and professional challenges.

Patty shares her journey from high school teacher to trauma-informed practitioner, offering insights into building sustainable well-being through healthy relationships, social-emotional learning (SEL), and resilience. Together, Danny and Patty discuss practical tools to help you unlock your potential and create a positive impact in your life.

From mindfulness to post-traumatic growth, this episode provides actionable steps for anyone looking to harness hope, tap into their strengths, and foster lasting change.

(Show Notes: WOOP, the concept developed by researcher Gabriele Oettingen. Here is her website: https://woopmylife.org/en/science

For more information on the Hope Circuit, check out Martin E.P. Seligman's work: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/news/hope-circuit-new-book-martin-ep-seligman)

The Hope Circuit refers to the brain's ability to generate positive expectations and resilience. It activates when individuals feel control over their outcomes, in contrast to learned helplessness. This concept is key to Patty's work in helping people realize their potential through hope and action.)

Are you ready to challenge your limits and transform your personal and professional growth?

In this episode of Back to Life, I sit down with Dr. Carrie Rose, CEO of Ofcourse, to dive into powerful strategies that can elevate your life and business.

Dr. Rose reveals methods, grounded in over 500 research studies, that meet learners where they are, spark their passions, and stretch their thinking to new levels.

We’ll discuss how you can create actionable steps to apply these insights and drive real, measurable change.

Join us to learn how these proven techniques have already empowered organizations like Neal’s Yard Remedies, The National Mainstreet Organization, and JetBlue—and discover how they can unlock your potential too.

Do you have a playbook? Do you have a resource that guides your thoughts, emotions, and, ultimately, your actions…and how do you show up in the world?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with my friend, actress Stephanie Szostak. She shares insights from her life and her book Self!sh and introduces the app she has built to help you create focus, fulfillment, and resilience for a more fulfilling life.

The favorite thing she said to me, and there are many, was, “Don’t wait for tragedy to take care of yourself.”

She talks about:

The anxiety and self-doubt she felt when she worked on big movie sets with big-name actors
Why you should have your “playbook”
Embracing the unknown
The importance of practicing your self-talk
Why she wrote Self!sh
How reflection helps you to not “miss out” on what you want.

Be sure to listen to this and share it with a family member or friend.

Also, download the free beta version of her app here: http://www.selfishplaybook.com/

🔥 Ready to unlock your leadership potential? 🔥

Season 4 of the Back to Life podcast kicks off with an inspiring episode featuring my dear friend and fabulous leader and human being, Louise Bang, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Join us as we dive deep into topics of leadership, resilience, growth, and practical tools for navigating these essential areas.

Louise shares her unique insights and experiences that will inspire and empower you and your team on your own journey.

Tune in now and start your week with a dose of wisdom and inspiration! 🎧✨

Brant Menswar is the CEO and founder of Black Sheep Foundry LLC, a boutique leadership development agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership through his acclaimed book Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You.

He has been called "America's Personal Development Coach" having appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX and has worked with companies like Netflix, Verizon, Hilton, Microsoft, ESPN, Sony Pictures Entertainment and dozens more to become values-driven organizations.

Brant is a best-selling author, named one of the country's top speakers and has helped more than 10,000 people discover their non-negotiable values. His keynotes transcend mere speaking and information-sharing to a powerful, moving conversation designed to re-engage even the most apathetic of employees.

His books and podcast expand on his ground-breaking work around values-based leadership described as “disarmingly simple and incredibly powerful.” His engaging techniques of focusing on the values that unite and connect us, rather than the differences that divide us has enabled him to bridge the gap across corporate boardrooms, political aisles and family dinner tables.

Brant is certified in the Psychology of Leadership from Cornell University and is on a mission to help organizations create a high-performing connected culture.

For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with Aaron Salko.

Aaron is the founder and Creator of The 9th Stratum and is a Sales Management Professional with the innovative solutions-based company Stephen Gould.

Salko has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades, he has focused on human performance in both career and life in a highly competitive, entrepreneurial-based, global sales environment, with an intense concentration on exploring how the science and mechanisms of human behavior, psychology, social interaction, and human physiology apply to performance.

During their conversation, both discuss Aaron's desire to help individuals attain their highest levels of performance in order to achieve success in their career and find purpose and fulfillment in life. His new book is The 9th Stratum: Your Guide to High Performance.

Ever wondered how top athletes and brands break through mental barriers to achieve extraordinary results? Join us in the latest episode of the Back to Life podcast as we dive into the world of mental toughness with the incredible Dr. Haley Perlus! In this episode, we explore Haley's journey working with world-renowned athletes, brands, and fitness experts. Discover the personalized approach she takes to shatter mental blocks and tailor success strategies to each individual or corporation's unique goals and expectations. From her personal experiences as an athlete, coach, fitness professional, and entrepreneur, Haley brings a holistic perspective to mental toughness. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with practical insights and tools to elevate your mental game, regardless of the challenges you face.

Ever wondered about the secrets behind manifesting your dreams and embracing personal development?

On the newest episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with New York Times Best-selling author, Hale Dwoskin.

With over three decades of expertise, Hale is a pioneer in personal development, renowned for his work with the Sedona Method.

Curious about the power of "letting go" and the Law of Attraction?

Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and a transformative journey towards self-discovery.

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For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny talks with Prelude Solutions’ CEO and Founder Cate Heaman.

Cate founded Prelude in July, 2005 as a telecommunication auditing company. In the early years, the auditing grew to project management and managing RFP’s for telecom services and systems. In 2008, the entity expanded services to telecom system hardware and software and quickly become the fastest growing regional Platinum Avaya Partner and Shoretel Silver Partner.

As CEO and Founder, Cate Heaman grew this company to over 45 people and $12 million in revenue. In the latter part of 2016, Cate sold off the hardware/software and started Prelude Solutions as a telecommunications consulting company that today provides over 400+ services and solutions as a woman-owned business.

For the past three years Prelude has been named one of Philadelphia’s fastest growing companies and expanded services globally. During their conversation, Cate provides insight and tools for leaders to build a positive team culture focused on overall wellness of its people.

For this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny sat down to talk with Michael Baclawski, a dedicated wellness and fitness educator with an extensive career spanning two decades. He currently serves as an educator at Catasauqua High School, where he has passionately guided students toward healthier lifestyles and personal growth throughout his career.

Beyond his role as an educator, Michael has actively contributed to the local youth sports community as a soccer coach within the district and now lends his expertise to the Bethlehem Soccer Club by coaching two travel teams. He also serves on the soccer club's board where he plays an integral role in shaping the future of young athletes. In addition to his professional pursuits, Michael is a dedicated and loving father to three daughters and a devoted husband to his wife.

Michael's knowledge and insights extend beyond the classroom and soccer pitch. He is a seasoned presenter, having shared his wisdom and experiences at various conferences and seminars, where his strategies for personal development, wellness, and leadership have inspired and empowered countless individuals.

During the conversation, Michael also opens up about the strategies and mindset that have made him an effective educator and coach and delves into the challenges he's faced personally and professionally, providing invaluable tools that anyone, from educators to leaders in any industry, can use to overcome obstacles and become the best version of themselves.

Join us as we explore Michael's journey, learn from his experiences, and gain practical strategies for leading and teaching with purpose, resilience, and unwavering dedication.

Tune in for a dose of inspiration and actionable advice that can elevate your leadership and teaching game, no matter where your path takes you.

In today's fast-paced world, it can be tough to remember to be still.

Our guest on this episode of the Back to Life podcast helps people do just that.

Michaiel Patrick Bovens is an inspirational wellness teacher, meditation expert, healer, mindfulness facilitator (MBSR), hypnotherapist and metaphysician. He helps busy professionals quickly transform their stress into strength and their struggle into greater freedom, confidence, and positive change. He is the founder of 'Soul-utions for Moving Beyond Struggle,' and the author of a popular series of guided relaxation meditations.

His destiny is to help humanity understand the truth of who they are and to teach them how to embrace their inner power; the divine power of their Soul and Spirit.

Michaiel shares fresh insights, truth, understanding, and compassion into outdated religious ideology.

You'll definitely want to listen to this conversation.

For this episode, Danny sat down to talk with successful entrepreneur and business owner, Terrill Vidale.

Terrill Vidale's life began in humble circumstances, born in Charlotte, NC, to parents from Trinidad and Tobago. For the first 12 years of his life, Terrill lived in Trinidad.

After his parents' divorce, he and his siblings moved in with their mother, who was a full-time college student and unable to find employment, leading them to live in a homeless shelter. During our conversation, Terrill talks about working hard from a young age, doing odd jobs, and excelling in sales positions at National City Bank and later at American International Group.

In 2013, Terrill founded 2Deep Entertainment in Youngstown, Ohio, and since then, the company has worked with prominent artists like Gucci Mane and Meek Mill, organized fashion shows, magic shows, and guest speaker events. 2Deep Entertainment has grown to collaborate with notable companies like B.E.T, Reebok, and McDonald's. Terrill's success has extended beyond entertainment, as he has also established 2Deep Estates, Kadi Concierges, Focus, and GAI Capital Group. In 2018, he married his partner, Ashley Vidale.

Despite his challenging upbringing, Terrill has persevered and achieved remarkable success, positively impacting his community and the world of entertainment. Talk about resilience. You're going to want to listen to this conversation.

For this episode, Danny talks with keynote speaker Damon West.

Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, which Forbes’ listed in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”

His autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.

During their conversation, Damon talks about the experiences that changed his life. At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hard core drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stock-broker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.

After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.

It’s wonderful to have guests on my Back to Life Podcast and hear of their struggles and how they overcame and moved beyond them. Their stories inspire us all to be sure we’re focused on creating fulfillment and resilience in their lives.

Today’s guest, our oldest son, Luke, does just this.

As Pride Month comes to a close, you’ll hear Luke talk about coming out as a gay man in his early 20’s and the insight and wisdom gained from this...and how I’m thankful for the growth he provided me through this process.

We also discuss the technology available us today, and what Luke believes supports us in getting the most out of this wonderful journey called life.

This is a favorite episode of mine for sure…take a listen

During this episode, Danny talks with Chris Felton, an Amazon bestselling author, 7-figure entrepreneur, and owner of a financial services firm which he started in 1999.

Chris leads and trains 200 agents across the US as they have helped over 17,000 clients, and he's achieved Top 1% status in a company of 60,000+ agents.

During their conversation, Chris shares how some of the darkest, most challenging moments of his life provided him with clarity and vision to build the career and life he has today.

For this episode of Back to Life, Danny talks with actor, producer, writer, and musician Adam Ratcliffe.

Adam was born in the Philadelphia area, and was raised by a stellar singer mother whose parents were involved in show business in the 1940's. He had a grandfather who had appeared in several off-Broadway shows and instilled a passion for singing in his youngest grandson.

Adam received his SAG card in 2005 while performing as Jimmy the tow truck driver who discovers a bomb on Law and Order "Criminal Intent." He has been working steadily on prime time network shows mostly in New York City ever since.

His biggest role to date is Ethan Rengepis in David Vincent Bob's biopic "Right before your eyes" for which he was nominated for best actor in the renowned International Independent Christian film & music festival in Orlando Florida in May of 2019.

During the conversation, Adam shares his journey to acting - the successes, the setbacks, and what motivates him to tell stories. He also shares a deeply personal story of loss and resilience.

You won't want to miss this inspiring episode.

During this episode of the Back to Life podcast, Danny sits down to talk with David Greenwalt.

David has been a personal fitness trainer since 1983, and in 1999 he founded Leanness Lifestyle University (LLU), an evidence-based, lifestyle-education platform that provides students with innovative tools to track, report, and score the behaviors optimal for successful weight management. Before starting LLU David was an Illinois State Trooper, spending 10 years as a police officer.

During our conversation, David shares his experience in helping thousands and gives us insight into his coaching method and education program, which have been successfully used by hospitals, police departments, fire departments, medical clinics, and educational institutions all over the United States, as well as every type of individual from every walk of life from over 20 countries.

Wherever you are in your health and wellness journey, you're going to want to listen to this episode.

A single moment in time can change a person’s life.

It's what you decide to do with that moment that determines your path.

My guest on this week's Back to Life podcast is known for guiding people to living a life of significance, rather than just a life of success.

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, workforce expert...and an amazing drummer. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.

Known as the Leading Authority on Employee Retention, Clint helps organizations retain, engage, and inspire their team members from the front desk to the board rooms and everyone in between. He expertly helps audiences navigate generational complexities, communication challenges, leadership missteps, and cultural cues.

During our conversation, we talk about his journey, how resilience has played a role in his life, and how he helps teams navigate generational complexities, leadership missteps, and cultural cues.

You won't want to miss this inspiring episode.

During this episode, Danny spoke to Gabriel Deieno, a specialist in mental training. He graduated in psychology in the US and fell in love with the mental performance field when he started searching for ways to become a better football (soccer) player.

In 2017, he started sharing his knowledge and dedicating his life to teaching athletes how to be more confident, disciplined, focused, and motivated to unleash their full potential on and off the field.

Throughout years of his research about how the greatest athletes' minds work, using neuroscience and psychology, Gabriel gathered tools and developed a scientific method to help athletes become more successful in their objectives which can be applied to your professional and personal life.

You won't want to miss this episode.

During this conversation, Danny sat down to talk with Darlene "Coach Dar" Santore. As a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, CEO & Founder of Performance Meets Purpose Consulting, author, and keynote speaker, Coach Dar is passionate about helping people break through adversity to achieve greatness.

During the conversation, they discuss her new book The Art of Bouncing Back, how resilience has played a critical role in Coach Dar's professional and personal life, and what drives her to help others succeed and thrive.

You won't want to miss this inspiring episode.

Excited to kick off Season 3 of the Back to Life Podcast with my first guest, Damian Jackson.

Damian entered the Navy after high school where he excelled and had a career as a Navy SEAL (thanks for your service, Damian).

After two deployments, Damian completed his career as a Navy SEAL and, although he never played football, he set his focus on playing college football and getting his degree.

Damian wrote to the top 25 Division 1 college football programs and ended up as a member of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

You have to listen to how he overcame a setback there. He played his final season at the University of Buffalo. He's 30 years old and now has his focus on playing in the NFL. Will he make it?

Take a listen and decide for yourself. During our conversation, we talk about staying focused on "doing the work" instead of the outcome, how Damian thinks about 'fear', and a few other simple and powerful insights.

For this episode, Danny sat down to talk with actress Stephanie Szostak.

She left France after high school to study business and play varsity golf at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Upon graduating college, Szostak landed a job in marketing at Chanel in New York and was eventually asked to model for one of their in-house brochures. It was at that moment that she decided to take a leap of faith and start a modeling career at 26-years-old. Three years later, Szostak took her first acting class in New York City and knew that she had finally found her passion. Soon after, she landed a role opposite Meryl Streep in the iconic film, "The Devil Wears Prada."

During their conversation, Stephanie describes her process of setting a vision, her journey to becoming an actress, and shares how rejection and self-talk impacted her life and career.

Babita Spinelli is the CEO of Babita Spinelli Group and Opening the Doors Psychotherapy, where she provides an empowering space for clients to explore what holds them back while challenging them to make positive and healthy changes to transform their lives.

During the episode, Babita shares stories about her own struggles and triumphs. She and Danny discuss strategies for taking action and transforming as leaders in your professional lives and in your personal lives as well.

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During this episode, Danny sat down to talk with his friend Dr. Robert Butera.

Bob is the founder of The YogaLife Institute. His Classical Yoga roots are from direct study at The Yoga Institute of Mumbai. He holds a Masters in Divinity from the Earlham School of Religion and a Ph.D. in Yoga Philosophy & Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Bob has over 25 years of continuous teaching experience and is the author of 7 books, The Classical Yoga Study Guide, The Pure Heart of Yoga, Meditation for Your Life, Yoga Therapy for Stress and Anxiety, Body Mindful Yoga and The Yoga Life: Applying Comprehensive Yoga Therapy to All Areas of Your Life.

During their conversation, Danny and Bob discuss strategies for managing overwhelming thoughts, taking time to be still, reflecting on ones self, and more.

To join Danny and Bob on The Spirit of Your Inner Leader retreat at the Toji Nature Center, Esterillos, Costa Rica February 2-7, 2023, register here: https://www.yogalifeinstitute.com/costaricaretreatfebruary2023/

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You know Nashville singer-songwriter Morgan Myles as an artist from the current season of The Voice. Get to know the person behind the music and learn about her story on this episode of Back to Life.

During our conversation, Myles shares some of the inspiration behind her original songs, which display themes of strength, perseverance and empowerment. She opens up about many of the hardships she endured and her journey to emotionally and mentally overcome them and her goal of creating music that connects people and helps them heal.

Her debut album Therapy is out now.

Don't miss this important, inspirational episode.

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During this episode, Danny sat down with his friend and New York Times bestselling author Rory Vaden.

Rory's valuable insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television and in several other major media outlets.

Rory is a world-renowned speaker and the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group where he teaches people how to grow their influence and build and monetize their personal brand.

During the episode, Rory talks about what he calls "mission-driven messengers" and how we can all show up in the world to get our message of goodness out there.

How a brush with death inspired one man to take a serious look as his life.

Welcome to another episode of Back to Life: Stories of Resilience. I am excited to introduce my podcast guest, Dr. Justin Moseley. Dr. Moseley is known as the “Mindset Doctor”, and is a former chiropractor, turned international speaker and coach. He and his wife co-founded one of the largest natural health clinics in Tennessee.

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Moseley talk about:

Surviving a near death accident
The power of your mindset
Leading with resilience
His recent TEDx talk

Dr. Moseley has some incredibly insightful things to share with our listeners. You’re going to want to take some notes and then share this episode with friends and family. Get ready to be inspired!

If you’ve ever found yourself in a place of serious struggle, then this Back to Life podcast episode is one you should listen to ! My guest, Pat Chambers, is the head men’s basketball coach for Florida Gulf Coast University. You might know Pat from his years coaching at Villanova, Boston University and then Penn State where he was at for almost 10 years.

At the end of his time at Penn State, Pat decided to resign amidst potential career-ending controversy. In this episode, Pat talks about his journey where he went into what he calls a “dark place”.

You will hear Pat share ideas on:

How to move through challenges
The importance of your Faith and family in your life…and staying connected
The power of a strong morning routine
His five “pillars of leadership” (all you leaders will love this)

After listening, you’re 100% going to take a few things away and start experimenting with them on your own journey through life. So whether you're listening on your commute, your workout or a break at work, you are going to enjoy hearing from Pat Chambers.

Welcome to the Back to Life Podcast! I’m excited to introduce today’s guest: Kathryn Gordon…wife, mother, entrepreneur, movie producer, and co-author of a book, Relationship Grit, with her husband, John Gordon.

In this episode Kathryn and I will discuss:

her backstory, including infidelity in her marriage and how she overcame that setback
the acronym G.R.I.T., and how to implement it in our marriages and relationships
the vital nature of forgiveness
And why our “relationships are the lifeline of it all”

Kathryn’s wonderful insight applies to marriage AND she offers powerful principles you can apply in all your relationships. So take a listen, take some notes, and share this episode with someone you think might need to hear how to have G.R.I.T. in their relationships.

What would you do if you heard a voice telling you to “Slow down” as you approached a green traffic light in the early morning hours? Well in this episode you’ll listen to what my new friend, Australian filmmaker, Bill Bennett did . Bill is a wonderful filmmaker, producer, and author.

Bill’s encounter led him on a quest to make sense of a mysterious voice that saved his life–to explain what this voice was, and where it came from. It was on this quest that he met some of the world’s leading experts in science, religion, and spirituality and was forever changed.

In this episode, Bill talks about the film he created from his experience and how we can access our internal intuition. Bill’s story is one you’ll want to hear and share with others–so listen in and enjoy meeting Bill Bennett.

“I’m so tired.” Sound familiar? Fatigue seems to plague so many of us today in our overstimulated culture. Today’s guest, MJ Gordon, is someone who has dealt with a chronic fatigue diagnosis and has a lot of insightful things to say about it!

In this episode, you’ll hear a little about her childhood and how growing up in an abusive home and being forced to move out on her own at the age of 12 was the beginning of mental and physical exhaustion that led to being medically diagnosed with adrenal fatigue and eventually chronic fatigue. She talks about what shifted inside of her mentally to move away from the constant burn out lifestyle she created and what steps it took to heal her body from the inside out.

Throughout our conversation, MJ offers up practical advice on how to combat fatigue and you will be inspired to take a look at your own life and begin to identify areas where you need to make a shift.

So listen in and then share this episode with someone you know who may be struggling with exhaustion and burnout.

Welcome to today’s episode of the Back to Life podcast. Today's guest is someone I know you’re going to gain a lot of wisdom from. Her name is Dr. Shahana Alibhai and she is a professional speaker, family, physician, and mental health expert.

A little background on Dr. Shahana; she’s a lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers. With a professional history in cognitive behavioral therapy, much of her career has been focused on those struggling with their mental health. Her insights are highly sought after and her TED talk, Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health, has received rave reviews.

In today’s episode you’ll hear Dr. Shahana talk about:

Giving yourself permission to pause
Her N²S² model
The Optimal Health Pyramid

So listen in to this conversation centered around mental health and be sure to share this episode with someone in your life who may need some support.

Let me introduce you to today’s guest: Tia Graham. Tia is the author of a book called Be a Happy Leader, a recent release and Amazon bestseller. She is an international keynote speaker, best-selling author and leadership trainer on positive psychology, positive work cultures, and business growth. She has worked with dozens of global companies such as Hilton Hotels, Hewlett Packard, and The American Heart Association. With multiple certifications in neuroscience, positive psychology, coaching, and employee retention, and over 14 years of leadership experience, Tia is widely regarded by business leaders in her field.

In today’s episode you will hear:

What led Tia to her passion for happiness…and happy leaders
Tia’s eight-step methodology to being a happy leader (and remember, we’re all leaders)
Tia’s answer to the question HOW…How do you make the choice to be happy?

This episode is packed full of wisdom so be sure to take notes and identify some things you’ll begin applying in your own life… so jump in and give a listen to my conversation with Tia.

My guest today is Martha Boston, a woman of wonderful insight whose journey has led her from practicing law to leading transformational excursions for people on a sailboat in the Caribbean and now at business and personal growth retreats.

Listen as Martha:

Talks about why “heart” is at the core of our approach to leading ourselves and others
How “heart” is at the foundation of developing a bold vision and turning your vision into reality
Tells the story of a woman had a life-changing breakthrough when given the simple task of steering the sailboat toward a small island in the distance

Martha has supported thousands of people to grow in their levels of authenticity, joy, love and effectiveness in their lives–at work, and beyond.

I'm very excited for our guest today. His name is Brian Anderson and he has done two tours of duty in Iraq with the army and while on a routine assignment in October of 2005, Brian was driving a Humvee and went over an explosive device.

The explosion was so devastating that he was literally blown up, losing both his legs and one arm. He is an inspiring individual with some great principles that we should all put into practice.

And while we all have challenges, I can say with certainty, Brian's is probably one of the most challenging that I've ever heard of. You do not want to miss this episode!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of our Back to Life Podcast. Our guest today is Bob Conlin. I met Bob through an event we did together and once we got to talking, I immediately was drawn to his overcomer spirit. He is going to share his very powerful story of addiction that he battled from early teenage years all the way through becoming a clinical care nurse.

You will want to hear how he hit rock bottom and then moved through that time in his life and how he came back to life and found new happiness and fulfillment.

You will see how Bob learned to:

Identify the difference between knowing and awareness
Tap into that awareness
And also, the importance of asking for help

So listen up, enjoy, reflect, take some things away for yourself as you listen into this conversation with our guest, Bob Conlin.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of our Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment Podcast. I'm very excited to spend some time telling you about my upcoming book, Taking the Sht Out of the Show. I spent the better half of 2021 writing this book and it launches on October 21st. Taking the Sht Out of the Show was birthed from real life stories and situations about people, from all ages and all walks of life, who found themselves in a difficult transition and not knowing how best to move through it.

39% of Americans have reported they are more anxious today than this time last year and my guest today has a really good strategy for how we can address this. I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest, Shannon Paterson.

Shannon is a three-time Ironman world champion triathlete certified professional trainer and multi-sport coach. She is also a mentor, author, a motivational speaker, and has 25 years of experience in health and the fitness center.

What I love most about our conversation and what drew me to her story is that Shannon has survived two near-death experiences! She shares that story with us and I think you’re really going to enjoy hearing her perspective on it.

So let's listen in and if you like this, be sure to go ahead, post a comment, share it like it, put it out through your site and social media so others can benefit from our conversation.

Did you know that 46% of men over 40 years old are overweight? That's almost half!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Finding Fulfillment After 50. Today’s guest is Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, founder of the Fit Father and Fit Mother Project. His whole mission is to help men and women over 40 prepare for life “over the hill” by becoming healthier and stronger as they age. Dr. Anthony’s personal story will move you when you hear him talk about the loss of his own father at 42 years of age.

You will hear Dr. Anthony educate us on the importance of understanding your deep, “WHY?” and the difference between motivation and inspiration.

He also leaves us with two highly motivating and practical tips. You're going to want to hear these from him so that you can start right now to move towards losing weight and becoming healthier.

Life’s too precious for us not to pay attention and to focus on our health. So I hope you enjoy the episode with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and turn his takeaways into life-changing habits that will lead to a more fulfilled life.

Welcome to another episode of our Back to Life Podcast: Finding Fulfillment After 50. If you're like me, you've probably said to yourself more than once, “ I wish I could just find my purpose”. Well, if you're interested in your purpose, you should make the time to listen to this podcast!

I was introduced to Laurie Saitz by a friend of mine and when we first connected for just a brief call, I thought, “Oh my gosh, I’ve got to get her on the podcast!”

In this episode:

We dig right away into the big question of purpose that sometimes feels overwhelming and daunting.
Answering the questions of work-life balance, is it achievable?
How to turn “I’m fine” into “I’m fantastic”
Her trilogy for success, three things that are vital for us as we move through transitions in our life and live more into our purpose and more into things that bring us joy.

I think you are really going to enjoy this episode as we put legs to the idea of life’s purpose. Listen in and let me know what your thoughts are by leaving a comment or a review.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of our Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment After 50 Podcast. I'm very excited for you to meet our guest today, Coach Geno Auriemma! Coach Geno Auriemma has been the head basketball coach for the women's program at the University of Connecticut for over 30 years.

His achievements include:

The highest winning percentage among NCAA basketball coaches at 88.5%.
11 NCAA Division I National Championships, the most in women's college basketball history
8 national Naismith College Coach of the Year awards
2 gold medals at the Olympics

In this episode, Coach Auriemma shares insights on:

What he tells his players before championship games
How he teachings people to expect success
Why it's more important to focus on the process than the outcome
And, why at 67 he is still coaching!

I know you are really going to enjoy the conversation with Coach Auriemma because of his wonderful experience, insight, heart & candor. Our discussion weaves through basketball, life and creating fulfillment. You are going to want to listen in and enjoy Coach Geno Auriemma.

Thanks for tuning into the Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment After 50 Podcast. Today, I am honored to talk with Grammy Nominee, John Ondrasik, who is known by his stage name Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, and philanthropist.

In this episode, John and I discuss what the past 16 months have been like for him. He shares his internal struggles during Covid, and how turning his attention to his family business has grown and stretched him in ways he has never experienced before.

John shares his personal ways of staying centered and how he finds fulfillment as a creative at 57. Listeners will also get to hear what he’s been up to in Hollywood during the pandemic and what’s on the horizon for him.

It was fun and insightful getting to hear from the legendary musician. You don’t want to miss it.

Welcome to the Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment after 50 Podcast. Today, I’m onsite in Pottsville, Pennsylvania at the D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery where I’m talking with current owner, Dick Yuengling, about building a beer empire and how he still finds fulfillment in the day-to-day operation of the business after over 36 years of ownership, and at the age of 78! Dick talks about the difficult year of COVID and how he and his people faced the uncertainty.

Dick, the fifth-generation owner of D.G. Yuengling & Son, turned his family's struggling brewery into one of America's largest beer makers. When he bought out his father in 1985, the company was producing 137,000 barrels per year; now it pumps out nearly 3 million barrels annually; leading to Dick being featured on the Forbes 400 richest list. He still works 8-10 hours a day in his Wrangler jeans…always making sure to get his nap in the middle of day!

You’ll hear him talk about how success has helped define his fulfillment and how he finds great happiness in mentoring his four daughters to become the 6th generation to lead Yuengling past its 200th birthday.

It was such a privilege to interview this legend of a man, you don’t want to miss this episode.

In this episode, Dr. Wieland discusses what she calls her “Core 4” of performance she’s developed through her sports training and shares her personal experience of how the strong mindset she developed through her athletic career propelled her forward after she was sexually assaulted. You’ll hear Dr. Andrea talk about how we can practice using feeling, and visualization to support being us in getting to the other side of whatever chaos and challenge is being experienced...really insightful and powerful information. You don’t want to miss her story and her takeaways from her 50+ years of a performance-driven, and resilient life.

Danny Bader reflects on past Back To Life episodes and allows his audience's demographic (over 50) to influence he and his team to refine the show’s focus to do just this….creating and maintaining fulfillment for all the days of our lives.

As grim as it may sound, passing and death are things that one needs to prepare for in life. This doesn’t only talk about wills, managing inheritance, and such. To prepare for such a thing is to be comfortable with life in every aspect, including the possibility of dying. With that opened sense, one begins to truly live life and not just live life through until the last breath.

In this episode, Jacqui Clark explains the most overlooked fundamental need of financially and legally preparing for death and how this affects not only the person going but also the many close relations surrounding the individual.

As a certified Senior Advisor assisting families through assisted living and memory care communities, Jacqui talks to us about the practices of aging well and what one can do in life to live it more valuably and well, aside from just enduring and existing in the years.

Join Jacqui in this rich and filling episode and hear more insights that help us find our way to a more graceful and wise journey through getting old, either in the face of life or of death.

At an early age, human beings start to ask a lot of questions about life. There are many things we do not understand in this world, especially about religion and the existence of God. Which is why having passion for inquiry can be a very powerful asset to have if you want to discover what is truly real and existing. Never allow people to hinder you from asking these questions because they foster personal and spiritual growth.

In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital, talks about neurotheology. This is a very fascinating scientific study or emerging field of discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between our brain and religion. Since Dr. Andrew was young, he was already interested in the human mind and what we perceive as truths. Today, he has written over ten books on neurotheology! Dr. Andrew and Danny also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, the definition of the soul, the existence of God, and many more interesting topics!

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how understanding the relationship of our brain and religion can enlighten us about spirituality to know ourselves better!

Show Highlights:

[03:10] What propelled him to get into the field of neurotheology.
[05:24] Dr. Andrew’s age when he started asking a lot of questions.
[07:46] His favorite book out of the ten books he has written.
[10:11] All about neurotheology and why it is important.
[12:22] The difference of religiousness and being spiritual.
[15:25] How can you say that something is really real?
[20:29] Areas of the brain that are active when we think about God.
[23:02] Silence, meditation and being still.
[25:32] The frontal lobes are involved in helping us focus our attention.
[27:54] Dr. Andrew’s definition and description of a soul.
[30:02] How can you prove the existence of God?
[34:32] Acknowledging the limitations of our brain and becoming empathetic.
[37:12] How having spiritual connections help people overcome hard times.
[40:38] Ways to develop your connection more with God.
[45:07] Have passion for inquiry and find your own beliefs.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Dr. Andrew Newberg:

http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

If you really want to inspire and help people, you can begin today! You don’t have to wait a long time to start when you have become wealthy, achieve that greatness during your journey. Don’t hesitate to come out of your comfort zone and let fear dictate your future. Everything you need is within you and all you have to do is to translate those intentions with love.

In today’s episode, Aaron Scotti, a Spiritual Coach, and an Executive Producer at Armory Films, talks about the importance of the connection of our mind, heart, and body! The state of your mind and the beliefs you hold dramatically affects your overall health. Aaron is a very inspiring man who has starred in many TV shows, movies and hit series like Grey’s Anatomy. He, too, was the Executive Producer of the award-winning motion picture called The Peanut Butter Falcon! In this episode, Aaron and Danny also talk about love being our universal language, using our heart as our GPS, and understanding the nature of God!

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how God works wonders and how crucial it is to be mindful of the words we say to ourselves!

Show Highlights:

[05:19] Why Aaron decided to move from Conshohocken to Los Angeles.
[09:10] His focus, goals, and struggles when he moved to Los Angeles.
[13:02] Aaron had to hit rock bottom and become mentally fractured before he accepted he was sick.
[17:40] When you heal your mind, your body naturally follows.
[19:23] The experience made him realize how the mind and body are so connected.
[25:22] All about the amazing film, The Peanut Butter Falcon.
[28:56] Once you let go and get over your fear, you’ll realize there is so much more you can achieve.
[32:04] Let your heart be your GPS in life, and listen to your intuition.
[37:00] You have to put your awareness on your heart and be still.
[40:19] Aaron’s understanding and definition of what God really is.
[44:22] Every human is a fraction of God, and he is within us.
[47:23] Love is the universal language, and we need to start being mindful of it.
[52:41] Is Aaron planning to make more movies? What are his future plans?
[54:57] Ignorance is no longer an option; don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone.
[59:18] Anything that you ever need is within you, don’t guess how God works.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Aaron Scotti:

https://twitter.com/AaronScotti

https://www.instagram.com/aaronscotti333/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/544831789552619/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-scotti-05010aa/

Every day we come Back To Life, and have the opportunity to take a look at our approach to life; and the principles that make up this approach. Simply put…your approach creates your life. jckrbbt® is an approach, a model, and a set of principles that are very powerful to change your life for the better and get you out of a dark place. These five principles, which Danny calls the jckrbbt® model have incredibly helped him get through his struggles and hold a more productive perspective on life, and always strive for fulfillment!

In today’s episode, Danny talks about jckrbbt®. He’s joined by his son, Joey Bader, an actor, and writer who recently graduated from a film school in LA. Danny and Joey discuss the principles of jckrbbt®, the screenplay Joey wrote, and their pursuit to make a film of Danny’s first book, Back To Life: The Path of Resilience. Take a listen, and rest assured the five principles of jckrbbt® have the potential to impact and inspire you and millions of others. After coming back from his near-death experience, Danny is the living proof that these jckrbbt® principles are life-changing!

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about the jckrbbt® model and takeaways that will support you on your journey of life.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

It has become very difficult for people to focus on the present because they have a lot of responsibilities. We tend to lose sight of who we are and take life so seriously. However, with meditation, you will achieve those moments of stillness that will allow you to relieve stress and make better decisions.

In today’s episode, Josephine Atluri, a meditation coach and the host of the Responding to Life Podcast, talks about her journey, how to meditate, the importance of mindfulness, and being still. When she discovered meditation, she was slowly able to rise up from her struggles of infertility and decided to change her life. Now, she is passionate to share her knowledge and help other people overcome their struggles through meditation.

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how meditation and stillness can positively transform your life.

Show Highlights:

[01:27] The struggles that lead her to take on the path of helping people with their mindfulness with meditations.
[04:20] Her darkest and most challenging time was when she lost her pregnancy carrying twins.
[07:11] What helped her decide to change her life and adopt children?
[10:12] The importance of disconnecting, being still, and meditating.
[13:06] There are a lot of good meditation apps like Headspace, you just have to find what works best for you.
[14:45] Disconnection doesn’t mean you’re going to be totally blank.
[17:47] A two minute meditation with Josephine and Danny.
[22:27] Start practicing self-care to combat your stress and anxiety.
[24:35] Prevent your thoughts from continuing that pattern of constant negative self-talk.
[26:03] Being aware will help you create steps to take care of yourself better.
[30:35] Ways on how to stay connected to your best self.
[32:57] Tips on how to incorporate meditation in your daily life.
[36:16] Meditating will give you more time to focus on your tasks because it allows you to be calmer.
[40:02] Enjoy your journey and just live in it!

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Josephine Atluri:

https://www.jatluri.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine

https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwu7X

The majority of people in our society are more connected to their screens than their loved ones. We lose a lot of precious time, and this abuse of always using our phones can negatively impact us. That is why we need to start learning ways to avoid this addiction and change our lives.

In today’s episode, Dr. Lori Whatley, a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses, wrote the book Connected and Engaged. She shares interesting statistics about how we are all always using our screens, talks about how we compare ourselves to other people we see on Facebook, how this addiction can deprive us of our sleep, and possibly, ruin our relationships with other people. Dr. Lori and Danny also talk about the strategies we can do to balance our time using phones that will significantly help minimize our stress and become more at peace.

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn about the better life you can live by not being dependent on your phone and how you can achieve this with the help of Dr. Lori!

Show Highlights:

[02:45] Dr. Lori is a bookworm who tries to read one to up to two books a week!
[04:03] You will face a lot of obstacles in your life, and you will get through them even when you thought you wouldn’t.
[05:25] Faith is the strongest element in Dr. Lori’s toolbox that helps her overcome her struggles.
[06:30] How did she develop the idea and decide to write her book, Connected and Engaged?
[08:20] Some startling statistics of people and their addiction to their phones and technology.
[11:27] $92 billion a year is lost in the workplace due to people being on their social media.
[12:54] Technology is a wonderful thing that connects a lot of people, but balance is the key.
[17:20] The pandemic has made many of us dependent on being online because we have to do our work and communicate with people far away.
[18:58] The light emitted by our phones can halt the production of melatonin in your body.
[20:30] When we want to change our lives, we need to start with small changes.
[21:40] Stillness is such a powerful state for us that can give us peace and warmness.
[24:26] The people making these apps and technologies know how to keep us coming back.
[26:32] Comparison is the thief of joy, and not everything we see on social media is real!
[29:10] We experience a lot of relational disconnection when we are too focused on our phones.
[32:30] Strategies to pull yourself away from being on your screen all the time.
[36:40] Be still, clear yourself from bad habits, and cultivate your curiosity.

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Dr. Lori Whatley:

https://drloriwhatley.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drloriwhatley/

https://www.facebook.com/drloriwhatley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lori-whatley

Resources:

https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Engaged

A lot of people in the world try to control situations that are uncontrollable. They become stuck in those events and lose sight of the great things that lie ahead in their future. Don’t let those bad days define you and keep working towards your next possession.

In today’s episode, Mike McGlothlin, the Executive Vice President of Retirement at Ash Brokerage, provides insight about the importance of vision, being still, controlling the controllables, and getting through difficult times. Mike and Danny also talk about his books, web series, how he rose from the tragic time in his life when he lost his first wife, and the Go-Giver book by Bob Burg and John D. Mann.

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about the go-giver philosophy, not letting the unfortunate events dictate your future, and just keep moving forward.

Show Highlights:

[03:33] The principles Mike learned from the legendary Coach Bob Knight.
[08:05] Practice towards your potential and figure out your next possession.
[10:15] The story of his first wife committing suicide after 24 years of marriage.
[14:18] There’s a better world and a better life out there. It all starts with your vision.
[17:53] He had great people helping and supporting him through his difficult time.
[18:52] The importance of being still and cognizant of the opportunities around you.
[21:12] The more you are quiet, the more that you actually hear.
[22:43] What are the four major demographic shifts affecting retirement planning now because of the pandemic?
[26:14] Just keep controlling the controllable. There are things you can’t control.
[26:50] All about the Go-Giver book and philosophy.
[28:16] Books that Mike wrote and his most recent publication.
[29:23] What does Mike do in his morning routine since the pandemic?
[31:05] Setting a positive mentality for the day with journaling and being grateful.
[32:40] Provide value, always be authentic, and be open to receiving help

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Mike McGlothlin:

https://www.ashbrokerage.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcglothlin/

http://mcgspeaks.com/

https://twitter.com/McGSpeaks

Books by Mike McGlothlin:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/

https://freethrowsforpros.com/

Resources:

https://highperformancepractice.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-

The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea (Go-Giver, Book 1

Winning Strategies:: The New Rules of Retirement Planning

On our journey of life, we have these little races that we start and finish. These races are
sometimes full of joy and happiness, but can also be full of sadness, challenges, and doubt.
And, it is in those moments where we really need to press on.
In today’s episode, Coach Steve Dolan, the director and the head coach of the cross country
and the track and field program at the University of Pennsylvania, provides some insight and
coaching on how to run those races in your life, especially in this time of the pandemic where
everything feels uncertain. Coach Dolan and Danny also talk about why positive self-talk is so
important, why we must look for silver linings in what's happening right now, and why we should
trust that the opportunities will come and that we have to prepare for it.
Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about what you can do in certain times of
challenge and uncertainty.
Show Highlights:
● [01:31] Life is not a race. It’s a journey.
● [04:47] What the pandemic has done to the University of Pennsylvania cross country
and track & field team
● [05:58] Suppressing your frustration and upsetness as a leader
● [07:59] Coping with the changes in your own way
● [10:40] Making the best out of a challenging situation
● [11:12] Surrendering to something bigger than us
● [14:14] What can you do in times of challenge and uncertainty?
● [15:42] Why exercise is vital, especially in times of difficulty
● [16:47] Positive self-talk is so powerful
● [17:53] The power of Positive Psychology
● [18:59] The importance of habits and routines
● [21:05] The concept of having fun while chasing your potential
● [21:46] What can you do today to make yourself better?
● [23:15] What are you doing to move to your potential?
● [23:59] Looking for the silver linings in what’s happening right now
● [26:15] Trusting that opportunities will come, and preparing for them
● [30:11] Focusing on what you can control - There are things you can control, and there
are things you have to accept.
● [33:02] Valuing the chances to be with people and have experiences

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/

Contact Coach Dolan:

https://twitter.com/upenncoachdolan
Resources:
https://penntrackcamps.com/staff.php
https://pennathletics.com/

Coach Dolan’s quotes:
“What can we do to pull ourselves together, and say, what can we do with this situation?”
“I’ve been inspired by the response of our team.”
“I’ve been very impressed with the young people and how they’ve been resilient.”
“I’m confident there are a lot of brilliant people in this world, and there will be a vaccine, and
there will be a new day.”
“There are outlets for everybody.”
“There is some compassion to this because we’re all in this together.”

Often times, what we’re looking for is already inside of us. Tuning into our animal instincts is all we need to get aligned with our passions, find our happiness, and create the life we want.

In today’s episode, Tabitha Scott, the author of Trust Your Animal Instincts, discusses how we can become more in tune with our intuition and get aligned with our values. Tab and Danny talk about why we should take more risks, follow our gut, and why living a life outside of our passions can lead to burnout.

Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how to embrace an emotional perspective of life and find happiness in your day-to-day habits.

Show Highlights:

Tabitha shares how growing up her parents drove perfectionism in her life and implemented a mentality to push boundaries in their parenting style
What is the “should” monster and how it leads to burnout
How to put up a shield and protect your energy
Using logic-based framework versus emotions and vibrations
What Tabitha learned in Costa Rica and how nature helped her reconnect with her spirit
How we can create our own happiness and connect with God
How to start practicing being still and why you should do it
Focusing on resistance means you can’t focus on growth
Finding a sense of self-fulfillment is up to you and can be found anywhere
How to leverage your energy and stay positive most often
What people can do to get out of a funk
Believing in your intuition and trusting it is vital to get in tune with yourself
Aligning yourself with your passion can help you get more in tune with your happiness
Trust versus hope
What is energy and why can we tap into it
How to shed your skin and let go...and why you must do this
Ask for what you want
Finding incremental habits to change to create the experience you want
Why you should tune into your happiness, listen to your intuition, and take risks

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Tab:

Purchase Trust Your Animal Instincts

https://powering-potential.com

Trust Your Animal Instincts: Recharge Your Life & Ignite Your Power

Today’s guest, John Breen, is a recovered alcoholic who turned his life around and founded Fitness in Recovery. In his conversation with Danny, John shares what his battle with addiction looked like and what resources helped him find sobriety.

He discusses how the support of his community, God, and fitness has helped him establish a healthier mindset, as well as help others do the same. John and Danny talk about the mental struggles behind addictions and other various aspects of mental health that you can learn to navigate.

Join Danny in this conversation to learn more about John’s story and how you too can rewrite your story.

Show Highlights:

John shares his story growing up in Philadelphia
John talks about his progression of struggling with alcoholism
Withdrawal can be mistaken for anxiety and you have to learn how to manage it
John discusses when he hit rock bottom and the pivotal moment it took for him to become sober
Poor mental and physical health are both contributors to mass preventable deaths
John shares how he founded Fitness in Recovery
What is mental health and are there levels of it
How do we get the positive chemical releases in our day-to-day life
Improving our unconscious contact with God can improve our mental health
Anything that benefits our nervous system is very valuable
Meditation has a psychological response to improve our health
The support of the community and asking for help is the most supportive way to stop substance abuse
We often compare ourselves to others and think that we can’t achieve what others do because they’re different
John’s experiences with sobriety have put him on a spiritual path
John talks about the new online course Fitness in Recovery is launching

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact John:

https://fitnessinrecovery.org

Learning to take life for what it is and make the best of it is one of the most freeing things you can ever do. It’s important to let go of our impulses for control and to let life happen to us. Today’s guest, Bruce Serbin, has worked as a publicist for over 20 years and has recently published his own book, Pull the Stick out of Your @$$.

In this conversation with Danny Bader, Bruce shares what it truly means to live lightly and have a positive vision for yourself. They discuss the importance of having the ability to laugh at yourself, putting yourself first, and not taking life too seriously. Join Danny in this light and uplifting episode to learn more about how you can find freedom in your own journey.

Show Highlights:

Bruce shares what drew him to tv and various experiences he’s had in his career
Bruce talks about his new book and what inspired it
Pulling the stick out means to live lightly, let things go and go with the flow
There’s a behavioral aspect of ourselves we can learn to control outside of mental health imbalances
Learning to laugh at yourself takes the power from everyone else
Stopping the urge to plan everything is another strategy to let go of being uptight
Integrating spontaneity and self-care into daily life can relieve stress
Putting yourself first isn’t selfish and puts you in a situation to be of service to others
Overcoming panic attacks is no easy task but there are strategies to help connect you back to the present moment
Hardship brings lessons and growth
Finding safety and comfort in yourself
Bruce discusses reflecting on life and the importance of being present
Realistic thinking is the goal, not toxic positivity
Recognizing you need help and not being afraid to get it is the first step to making progress
Laugh off and learn from your mistakes instead of dwelling on them
Being nice is more important than ever

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Bruce:

http://pullthestick.com

http://serbinmedia.com

Resources:

http://www.phobia-anxiety.org

Often times, we watch others achieving our dreams but for some reason think that those dreams are unreachable for us. Sometimes risk, uncertainty, and the lack of self-confidence stirs our doubt, but once you’ve established your goal, you can change your mindset to allow life to bring the opportunities you desire to you. Today’s guest, Matt Javit, was a Division 1 All American Athlete who went straight from college to achieve major corporate success. He then left his job to go travel the world with his wife for 27 months.

In this conversation, Matt shares what inspired them to finally go after their dreams and how to overcome the fear and doubt that often holds us back. Matt discusses his experiences traveling, transitioning back into daily life, and how you too can shift your mindset to achieve anything you want. Join Danny Bader in this conversation to hear more about Matt’s inspiring and entertaining adventures.

Show Highlights:

Matt shares his childhood, life as an athlete, and then how he was led to corporate America
Matt shares how he and his wife were able to travel full time
Having so much access to information can be overwhelming but if utilized properly can help you cultivate any life opportunity you want
Money is important but finding external factors that fuel you are vital to keep your passion going
Matt shares what the process of transitioning from corporate America to traveling for 27 months looked like
Matt shares strategies to avoid negative thinking and go for your dreams
Setting goals is the first step to put them in motion
Matt discusses what inspired the World Barber Shop Adventures and how it’s grown
What the process of transitioning back into daily life after traveling looks like
Traveling is crucial to expand your horizons and expose you to other cultural differences
Strategies for handling mental and emotional fear of the unknown
Preparation is a crucial element to manage fear
Matt shares what his next endeavor is and how he’s going to continue travel in the future
Getting clear on the what, writing it down, and taking crazy action
Understanding you deserve to achieve your goals is crucial to make them happen

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Matt:

https://mattjavit.com

https://passportjoy.com

Sometimes life happens to us in ways that we could never anticipate, but we have to find ways to see the light in every situation. Today’s guest, Zach Schmitz, currently works at SC Johnson and is studying for his MBA. 2 years ago, Zach experienced a traumatic injury that shifted the course of his life forever.

In this interview, Zach shares his story, along with his recovery process and his journey to finding a new sense of normalcy. He discusses how to shift your mindset to find positivity in dark moments, and how to maintain a sense of realism within that normalcy.

Join Danny Bader in this conversation to hear more about Zach’s inspiring story and how he chooses to find positivity every day.

Show Highlights:

Zach talks about who he is and what he’s currently doing in his career
Zach shares a traumatic experience he had after college that altered his life forever
Zach discusses what his surgery and recovery process from his spinal cord injury entailed
Maintaining a sense of realism and positivity can be the most difficult part of recovery
There can be dark times when trying to accept a new sense of normalcy, but once you recognize this there are strategies to help you move forward
Having supportive family and friends can make a huge impact on maintaining positivity
Being support is just as important as seeking support
Reprogramming your thoughts to find the best in every situation is crucial to overcome negative thoughts
Zach talks about this current position at SC Johnson and how they’ve supported him
Everything happens for a reason and sometimes we just have to trust God’s plan
Zach shares basic principles to help you get through difficult situations

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Zach:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schmitz.73

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zschmitz2013/?hl=en

Developing a strong sense of self-worth and acceptance can be a long and difficult journey for many people. It is often particularly difficult for those who struggle with depression and anxiety. Often times, people who struggle with mental health strive for unachievable levels of perfection, which only leaves them more discouraged. Today’s guest, Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is a clinical psychologist and author of Perfectly Hidden Depression.

In this interview, Dr. Margaret shares her exploration of anxiety, depression, and perfectionism, and how you can learn to change some of the habits that are holding you back from vitality. She discusses the difference between depression and anxiety, as well as signs to identify someone who is struggling, and her methodology for a framework to change perfectionist habits.

Join Danny Bader in this deeply educational and enlightening conversation to learn more about how you can tap into your emotions and cultivate the life you want.

Show Highlights:

Dr. Margaret shares how she shifted her career to discover her passion
Life circumstances often don’t bring out the best of us and sometimes we have to explore outside of our comfort zone to find our passion
Depression is more complex than a definition, but Dr. Margaret shares the symptoms and categories of depression to identify it
Dr. Margaret shares what motivated her to write a book and further explore depression and perfectionism tendencies
Anxiety is the number one mental health problem but depression is increasingly effecting middle-aged men and women
How to differentiate between anxiety and depression
Self-acceptance is being proud of what you do but also understanding there is room for self-improvement
There are different stages to overcome anxiety and becoming aware is the first step to move through those stages
Committing to treatment is necessary to change how you interact with perfectionism
Human connection is heavily impacted by emotions and past trauma’s and you often have to work through those in order to develop relationships
Behavior change is the only hopeful solution to work through perfectionism
Developing a mantra is important for self-development
Spirituality can effect individual’s feelings of greater purpose and success
People can tap into a power to get through things that feel impossible
We can learn how to work through sadness in a healthy and powerful way
Taking responsibility for your own actions is the first step to overcome bitterness and avoid a victim mentality

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Dr. Margaret:

https://drmargaretrutherford.com

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Get Perfectly Hidden Depression: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/perfectlyhiddendepressionbook/

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When faced with hardship, it can be easy to succumb to negative thoughts. In order to find peace and grow as individuals, it’s important we reframe our way of thinking. Today’s guest, Lizzy Bader, freshman at the University of Pennsylvania and athlete, shares how COVID-19 directly impacted her daily and emotional life, and how she is able find peace through the unanticipated disruption.

Lizzy reveals many thoughts and struggles that many of us likely experienced, and possibly still are. She also discusses how she has been able to create a sense of normalcy and routine within this major shift through practicing thankfulness, reframing her mindset, and having a clear vision of the future. Join Danny Bader in this hopeful conversation and get tangible tips on how you can find resilience through crisis.

Show Highlights:

Lizzy shares when she got news about the campus closing for the semester
Going through the stages of grief and processing initial negative thoughts
Sometimes we have to surrender to bigger forces in order to find resilience
We often have to use gratitude in order to find a new perspective
It’s important to create space that supports what you need to accomplish
There’s a difference between surrendering and giving up
Figuring out how to continue your plans and live life as aligned to your goals as possible through disruption
Having a vision is important to stay inspired and work hard

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Our guest for today's podcast is Vince Pappas, and he tells his story of growing up, getting his first job, going to night-school while working full-time, and then having a moment of decision where he knew that he was going to start his own company.

When Vince began a business with his two partners, they turned $35,000 in their first year. Over the years, he and his team weathered the storms of two recessions and they grew the company to a whopping $100,000,000. Be sure to tune in, to find out more!

Vince is a great entrepreneur and a wonderful family man! Today, you will hear him talk about the things that really matter, like curiosity, mindset, vision, leading with your heart, and being of service to others. This kind of wisdom is very valuable, not only when applied to a business, but also in the way we build our families and friendships, and how we live our lives in general. Listen in today, to hear Vince sharing his wisdom and insights for living a successful and fulfilling life!

Show Highlights:

Vince talks about his life growing up, going to high school, and going to college.
In 1975, when Vince was 20 years old, he started working for Philadelphia Resins. He worked in their Phillystran division, and there, he was introduced to Kevlar before it even had a name.
Something clicked for Vince when he was first introduced to Kevlar.
Between 1975 and 1983, Vince gained invaluable experience working for Philadelphia Resins. He eventually became the general manager of the company.
While working at Philadelphia Resins, Vince also attended night school. He would learn something at night school and then go into work the next day and put it directly into practice.
Failure is part of life, so you have to experience failure before you find success.
Vince talks about the best leader that he ever studied under. He taught Vince the human side of what works in business.
At 26-years old, Vince was running the company he worked for. He found this very challenging because he lacked the educational background.
Doing some incredible problem-solving for a Dutch company earned Vince a fantastic job.
Vince talks about the birth, and the first five years, of his company, Fiber-Line.
Treating people right is the key to success.
The start of the fiber optics cable market was something big for Vince.
Throughout the 1990s, Fiber-Line grew 30-40% every year.
Vince shares his philosophy about profit-sharing with his employees.
Aligning the goals of the employees with those of the company creates a win-win situation for everyone.
Empathy is a key component to success. Always treat other people in the way that you would like to be treated.
Although Vince and his partners recently sold Fiber-Line to a private equity company, they have still retained 30% of the business.
Vince distills his years of experience into three valuable lessons.
Internal confidence is the difference between failure and success.

Vince Pappas shares his personal story on Facebook

Sometimes life throws things at us that we could never anticipate, some especially unthinkable during your first month of college. When Jessie began experiencing severe headaches her first month as a college Freshman, she assumed it was stress or a side-effect of her transitional period. That was until her pain became debilitating, and no doctor seemed to be able to figure out the cause. After a multitude of doctor’s appointments and tests, they discovered a malignant brain tumor very close to her speech center.

In this interview with Danny Bader, Jessie Williamson shares her journey with her cancer diagnosis and how she’s been able to persevere and find her identity despite such a huge obstacle. She opens up about how her support systems and passion for helping others has carried her through her journey, and the many blessings she’s found along the way. Tune into this inspiring and uplifting interview to hear more about Jessie’s encouraging story.

Show Highlights:

Who is Jessie Williamson and the different activities she’s been involved in
Jessie began experiencing extreme headaches her first month of college and none of the doctors could figure out why
Once her tumor was discovered, she underwent emergency surgery
Jessie shares how she was able to maintain a positive attitude and what her recovery process looked like
Jessie’s official prognosis is rare for her age and has her in a clinical trial
Having a large support group has been the most uplifting aspect of recovery and helped her when dealing with people who are ignorant to her situation
How Jessie’s passion for serving others helps her connect spiritually
Maddie, Jessie’s roommate and best friend, shares how they met and her experience of walking through Jessie’s journey with her
Jessie shares how she’s moved forward and embraced her identity outside of her illness
The power of being grateful and paying attention to the goodness around you

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Every day offers trials and tribulations that push us to grow into stronger versions of ourselves, but sometimes it feels like we may never get through it. After Jennifer Lynn Robinson experienced a life-threatening and traumatic accident that shook her world, she not only exceeded doctors’ expectations for her future but was led down a journey that brought her to her purpose.

Jennifer sheds vulnerable insight on her recovery process, how she dealt with depression and victim mentality, and how it led her to a life of helping others. Join Danny Bader in this moving conversation about perseverance and the innate strength we all possess.

Show Highlights:

Embracing opportunities to be inspired by other's resilience
Jennifer’s survival story from her tragic accident
The recovery journey from physical injuries
What inspired Jennifer to persevere and make it to her sisters’ wedding
Navigating anger that accompanies trauma through therapy
What influenced Jennifer to become an entrepreneur
Teaching people methods to network authentically
How Jennifer’s accident enabled her to find her purpose
Encouragements for people searching for inspiration

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Jennifer:

jennifer@purposefulnetworking.com

https://www.instagram.com/areyounetworked/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/areyounetworked?lang=en

https://www.purposefulnetworking.com

Jack Rabbit T-shirts:

https://www.dannybader.com/shop

Practicing the jckrbbt principle, be still, in life can be difficult, but it’s an impactful practice to implement into your life. Today’s special guest, Pat Croce, shares his journey from athletic trainer to an entrepreneur to a meditation & mindfulness disciple. He also discusses what his seasons of transition have looked like throughout his life and how practicing mindfulness has enhanced his life and created more peace, love joy, focus and awareness. Join Danny Bader in this episode to hear more about how you can surrender your ego to live a more present life.

Show Highlights:

Pat’s educational and sports journey
How Pat got involved with the Philadelphia Sixers
What Pat’s relationship with Allen Iverson was like
Giving people the tools to achieve their fullest potential and simultaneously match your vision
Transitioning from leaving the Sixers
Learning to breakdown your vision into achievable steps
Finding mindfulness in stillness
The benefits of stillness for “busy people”
Embracing vulnerability and your internal energy
What is ego and how to step outside of it
Basking in silence and creating in likeness
Acknowledging emotions and embracing sadness when it arises

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Pat:

https://twitter.com/pat_croce?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Often times, we don’t know what we have until it’s gone. Today’s guest, Kevin Reilly, shares his story of how unexpected circumstances changed his life in miraculous ways. Going from a college football player to an NFL player, to an amputee, to an author and speaker, Kevin has an abundance of advice to live a more grateful and fulfilling life.

Danny Bader and Kevin discuss what it looks like to maintain tenacity through adversity, the challenges people frequently face in day-to-day life, and how to find silver linings in these challenges. Join Danny and Kevin in this inspiring and encouraging episode of Back to Life.

Show Highlights:

Unexpected circumstances that turned Kevin’s life around
What life looked like for Kevin after having major surgeries
How Kevin’s faith supported him through hardship
Finding the strength to move through tribulations and recalibrate your approach
Struggling through mental and physical exhaustion after extreme tragedy
Finding a silver lining through adversity
How taking advantage of opportunities changed Kevin’s life
Challenges that Kevin encounters in others
Tangible tips that Kevin lives by

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Kevin:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/tackling-life-how-faith-family-friends-and-fortitude-kept-an-nfl-linebacker-in-the-game_kevin-reilly_john-riley/19096588/#isbn=0692960139&idiq=30921099

https://www.kevinreilly52.com

Life is full of ups and downs, but it’s how we look at it that matters. In this episode, Tracy Davidson, a Philadelphia news anchor, shares her journey of establishing her career in TV and how she’s gotten to where she is now.

Tracy talks about the power of gratitude and how she’s overcome hardship throughout her life. She not only gives an array of insight on reframing our mindsets, but how to integrate stillness into our everyday practice. Join Danny Bader in this fulfilling conversation about compassion, leading with love, and living in the moment.

Show Highlights:

The journey that led Tracy to her career in TV
How to move through fear and earn peoples trust
The impact of following your faith and instinct
Experiences and challenges Tracy faced as a news forecaster
The power of thankfulness
Pushing yourself through to the other side of hardship
Doing a digital detox to be fully present
How to integrate calmness and stillness into your daily life
People who inspire Tracy and her favorite organizations to work with
Upcoming projects and retreats Tracy is working on
Investing more time in things that fill your soul up
Focusing on remembering and acting from a place of love
The importance of looking at life as a gift and using kind words

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Tracy:

https://www.facebook.com/tracydavidsonNBC10/

Life is full of uncertainty, which is why we have to learn to do our best to navigate the ups and downs tenaciously. Today’s guests, Joe Mullen and Pat McCall have an abundance of experience in business and life which they graciously share in this episode. They discuss the impact of perseverance, breaking difficult patterns, and how to stay accountable in following your vision. This interview is full of tips to help navigate the raw and inevitable aspects of life. Join Danny Bader in this enlightening and heartfelt interview to learn how you can better live in the moment and head in the direction you want to go to live your best life.

Show Highlights:

Transitioning out of college into a career
Gaining knowledge from the experience of colleagues
Top strategies to practice through chaotic circumstances
The stigma behind grades and the importance of finding balance
Pushing past the pressure of pleasing others and pursuing a fulfilling career
Using the fear of failure as a motivator
Staying in the moment and learning to enjoy where you are
Why taking risks is necessary to achieve success
Stepping back and giving your children space to pursue their own path
Seeking support and the importance of solid friendships
Hiring young employers and unplugging from social media
The lasting impact of perseverance and hard work
Establishing a vision and taking time to refocus
The fulfillment of having close friends and family throughout life

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/podcast

Today’s guest has an unconventionally inspiring story! Known as the Millionaire Medium to many, Lisa Jones has a unique gift of being able to communicate with the supernatural. Lisa has learned how to tap into her innate ability to bring peace and confirmation to many individuals' lives.

Life has brought her many opportunities to bring solace into the lives of grieving family members and to provide insight for corporate workers. To learn more about Lisa’s remarkable talent and how you can tap into your own spirituality join Danny Bader in this interview on Back to Life.

Show Highlights:

Lisa’s out of body experience and how she became a Millionaire Medium
Lisa’s first experiences with feeling the supernatural and interacting with spirits
Getting involved in corporate America and the influence spirituality had in Lisa’s position
Creating the life of your dreams and not living to please someone else
Paying attention to the signs life gives you
How Lisa’s career as a medium unfolded
How Lisa uses her gift to shine light on death in corporate
Interactions Lisa has had that spread tranquility for others
Methods to connect with your own Divine wisdom for people in corporate and for people who have lost a loved one
Practices to connect with your spirit
Embracing death and using it to improve the quality of life

Links:

Contact Danny:

https://www.dannybader.com

Contact Lisa:

Get Lisa's Book - Living Happy After Loss

Lisa@millionairemedium.com

https://www.millionairemedium.com

Art of Living Happy After the Loss of a Loved One: A Real-Life Awakening

When most people think of a cult, there’s horns and sacrifices involved. Many people don’t realize how deceiving and manipulative cults truly are. Hoyt Richards, a model and actor, fell victim to the manipulation and tactics practiced by a cult group. After 20 years of committing his life to his cult community, Hoyt recognized it for what it truly was and began his journey of recovery.

In this conversation, Danny Bader and Hoyt cover the dynamics of a cult, the process of escaping, and how to recover from a traumatic experience. To hear more about Hoyt’s experience and enlightening insight on cultic practices, tune into this episode of Back to Life.

Show Highlights:

Transitioning from a football career to a full-time modeling career
Surviving a cult
How cultic members raise stakes and control people emotionally
The way narcissists manipulate individuals
Informing people to raise awareness to vulnerability
How faith is shaken after experiencing extreme religious groups
How cult leaders manipulate people into cults
The different forms that cults can take
The catalyst behind cults
The realization process of recognizing you’re in a cult
Maintaining a public persona despite what’s going on behind the scenes
Sharing information to give people a chance to help themselves
Experiences with having an intervention
Beginning to question cultic beliefs
The process of escaping a cult
Getting accused of blasphemy and punished within the cult
Harboring resentment and enduring assault
Recovering from a highly abusive and controlling environment
Becoming your own worst enemy
Embracing the truth and articulating it to others
How being in a cult impacts everyone around you
Using creative arts to rebuild self esteem
The depth of empathy that develops from experiencing trauma
Red flags that lead to manipulation and control
Using negative situations to benefit our lives
Owning your story
Making a direct impact in your life

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/podcast

Often times if we remain open, life will bring opportunity our way. Davey Uosikkinen, drummer for The Hooters, has manifested this practice his whole life. Not only has his openness to his journey led him to a wildly successful music career, but it’s allowed him to use his passion to enhance others’ lives. To hear more about Davey’s journey and how to find your own passion, join Danny Bader in this episode of Back to Life.

Show Highlights:

What Davey’s childhood looked like
Early experiences with music
Riding the incline of success
Getting signed with Columbia records
The biggest challenges in pursuing music
Struggling with drug addiction
The power of the mind and the impact of having a positive attitude
Staying connected with others
Daily rituals to practice
The art of pursuing your passion
Davey’s current projects
Doing a commercial for the first time
Staying open to opportunity
Overcoming obstacles
The art of simplifying situations
Being open minded and willing

Links:

https://rockforlife.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.uosikkinen

Twitter: https://twitter.com/songinthepocket?lang=en

Instagram: @daviduosikkinen

When most of us think Nashville, we think of country music and upcoming artists, much like todays guests. Both Priscilla Block and Brandon Lovelady are aspiring musicians who have quit their traditional jobs in order to pursue their passions full time. In todays’ interview, we cover the struggles of pursuing a nontraditional career, the pressure of being surrounded by other artists, and how to keep yourself motivated. Join Danny Bader in this episode of Eleven Minutes to Inspiration to hear more from visionary individuals following their dreams.

Show Highlights:

What Priscilla and Brandon’s life looked like growing up
Picking up playing music at a young age
The difficulties with pursuing a nontraditional career
Dealing with day-to-day tests and hardships
The pressure of being surrounded by other aspiring artists
Using others success as a motivator
Getting exposure and creating a fanbase
Dealing with bad days and lacking motivation
Relaying faith through music
The importance of having a long-term vision and holding yourself accountable
Key goals for the next year
Being personable and authentic
Not taking no for an answer
Defining success for yourself

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/podcast/

More often than not, the most life altering changes in our lives happen when we least expect it. For Bobby Sinnott, that was being diagnosed with ALS. While he could have easily let his diagnoses hold him back, Bobby has chosen to remain positive and spread awareness for this disease that impacts so many lives.

In this episode, Bobby talks about his journey and the importance of charitable giving. Bobby is a surgeon and his diagnosis has dramatically altered how he uses his training for his patients, but he’s still found a way to remain active in his career and making a different in the lives of others.

Tune into this episode with Danny Bader to hear more about Bobby Sinnott’s story and how you can make a difference too!

Show Highlights:

How Bobby and Danny met
Getting diagnosed with ALS
Different methods to treat ALS
Finding blessings through tribulation
How having faith has impacted Bobbys’ life
Becoming active in ALS associations
The importance of being involved in charities
Why exercise and therapy are important
Accepting help from others
Altering your mentality to bring more happiness to people around you

Links:

https://www.dannybader.com/podcast/

It’s easy to become discouraged and distracted by our own trials and perceived disadvantages. It can be difficult to look outside of our own limitations and to serve others without expecting anything in return. While this level of selflessness can be difficult, people such as Chris Kaag won’t hesitate for a moment when it comes to serving others.

Chris Kaag is a father, an entrepreneur, CEO of a nonprofit organization, and a former United States Marine. He has accomplished many admirable goals, all while overcoming his physical struggle that left him in a wheelchair. To hear more about Chris’ journey and how he used his struggles to empower others tune into this episode of 11 Minutes to Inspiration with your host, Danny Bader.

Show Highlights:

How Chris Kaag came to be in a wheelchair
Finding a source of positivity through tragedy
Improvising, adapting and overcoming
Creating a career out of your vision
Being adaptive
Finding equipment to fit adaptive people
Overlooking challenges to help others
Putting your situation in a different perspective

Resources:

https://imablefoundation.org

Your purpose and intent may be unclear, but sometimes all you have to do is ask yourself a few questions to get clarity. Chris Pan has created a company around intent and he’s designed it to help make those questions easier - and he’s created a product to help you remind yourself of that intent. It’s time to claim your word to match your intent. Once you establish your own calling it’s easier to help others recognize their calling, which is the purpose of this overall project. If you want to learn more about building community, spreading positivity, and discovering your own word, tune into this episode of 11 Minutes to Inspiration with your host, Danny Bader.

Show Highlights:

Working with Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook
Creating a project that reflects personal passions
Establishing what you want to implement in your life
Activating your personal word and helping others activate theirs
Inviting people in a space to create
Helping other people find their word
Inspirational stories
Pulling content together to support communities
Taking time to slow down and tap into inspiration

Resources:

myintent.org

Instagram/Facebook: Myintent

Suicide awareness has become a prominent topic over the past few years but we are still in the beginning stages of truly taking action. Many of us probably know someone who has thought about or committed suicide, but didn’t know how to help them. In this interview Janet Sarkos, executive director at Caring Contact, helps identify red flags and how to take appropriate action. It could mean the difference between life and death. Tune into this episode of Eleven Minutes to Inspiration with Danny Bader to see how you can get involved and help prevent another senseless suicide.

Show Highlights:

Age group most susceptible to suicide
The psychology behind suicide
Getting past anger
Signs to look for when someone is considering suicide
Invitations to ask
Strategies to approach someone with suicidal signs
Paying attention to others emotions
Becoming more aware and comfortable with the topic of suicide
How to get a third party in involved
Success stories

Resources:

https://caringcontact.org

https://www.dannybader.com/podcast/

Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

While we all tend to look for Jesus in the church pews on Sunday morning, but sometimes he’s found in the most unexpected places. God can be found anywhere, and sometimes we just need to stop looking and meet him for a Miller Lite.

In Danny Bader’s new book, I met Jesus for a Miller Lite, he shows a new perspective on meeting God, trusting in him, and exploring those core values. In this episode of 11 Minutes to Inspiration, your host Sally Marie Young interviews Danny Bader to get more insight on his inspiration. Tune into this episode to find your platform to meet God and learn to live in the simplicity of your personal spirituality.

Show Highlights:

The meaning behind the book title
How to separate spirituality from religion
The inspiration behind the characters
Struggling with a sense of worth, relationships, and health
Keeping simplicity exciting
Paying attention to signs
Having control
Surrendering when you don’t have control
Deepening faith and asking questions
Having trust
Writing for yourself and not to please others
Leading with love

Life often throws things at us unexpectedly; you get caught off guard and you’re not sure how to handle the situation. It often takes tragedies to show us what is really important in life, but we don’t all have to experience devastating circumstances in order to learn how to be prepared for it.

Chic Kelly is a prime example of someone who dealt with adversity and learned how to apply his conquests to helping others. Tune into this episode of 11 Minutes to Inspiration with Danny Bader to get inspired and learn to appreciate the positive moments in your life when faced with adversity.

“The gift I have to offer is being a regular guy who dealt with adversity and overcame it.” – Chic Kelly

Show Highlights:

How Chic Kelly got started in hockey
How Chic Kelly dealt with breaking his neck and being paralyzed
Not being able to enjoy normal tasks
Putting your life back together after tragedy
How to interact with and lead students
Using your experience to help others grow
Learning to make others feel worthy
Getting to help families who are experiencing tough situations
Appreciating things in life
Finding a support system
Creating a bank of happy memories
Living with spirituality
Staying connected with people

Resources:

www.chickelly.com

While it’s unlikely we will all win the lottery, get struck by lightning, win a Nobel prize, or become the next Albert Einstein, if you put every possibility together, it’s likely that something significant will happen to all of us.

Typically, these things happen when we least expect it. At least, that’s how it happened for Dean McMurray. Dean is a father, a husband, and a dog owner from a small town who served in the armed forces; I’m sure you know many people who fit this qualification. But along these platitudinal titles, Dean is a psychic medium.

Dean McMurray’s, also known as the Military Medium, gift came unexpectedly and changed his life; even when he didn’t want it to. Tune into this episode of Eleven Minutes to Inspiration, with your host Danny Bader, to learn more about the psychic gift and how to pursue your own gifts.

Show Highlights:

What a psychic medium is
Empowering individuals with your gifts
Questions you can’t ask a medium
Changing the direction of your life
Being in the right place to receive spirits
How your gifts will manifest in the right timing
Faith being tested
Confirmation in your gifts
Validation in a higher power
What life on the other side is like and the journey to get there
Sharing your energy and light with the world

Resources:

Dean’s Website

I met Dan Sandel about 4 years ago, and ever since then I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen when we mixed our two areas of passion and expertise. The result is nothing short of wonderful. In a former life, Dan worked with a Pharmacy Organization with their Learning and Development department. With his background in human behavior, Dan decided it was time for some new ventures out on his own.

Now, Dan is offering people wonderful opportunities to grow into their full potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. His research and methods focus on shaping a mindset that leaps onto opportunity and silences our evolutionary conditioning to be wary and negative. Through Dan’s work with Go Positiv, people across the world are discoing how to unlock a positive, optimistic mindset that is paving the way to success.

In this week’s episode, you will hear Dan explain the Biological component to our happiness, and how we can literally rewire our nervous system to make us even happier and less fearful. He will teach us the tools we can use to change our mindset and banish negativity. You will be able to understand the research behind happiness, as well as a seminal study upon which a lot of the Go Positiv work is based. You won’t just leave this episode inspired, you will also be empowered! Listen to find out just how easy it is to see the sunny side of life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why positivity is so essential for workforce performance.
The benefits you will see when you change your mindset.
How to open up the potential of your brain.
How positivity generates inspiration.
Examples of self-limiting beliefs.
5 Ways to Improve Happiness Scores.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

GoPositiv.com

Dan@gopositiv.com

In this episode, I talk to a good friend Mike Duffy, executive director of Limen House in Wilmington, Delaware about the power of self-development and the role it plays in substance abuse recovery.

Mike had been in and out of treatment several times for substance abuse since his 20’s. After things finally clicked and he committed to remaining sober, Mike took a job at Limen House for men and women in various stages of recovery and is now their Executive Director.

We spend some time talking about the struggles of addiction, but how it’s not impossible to overcome. You can change your thinking and beliefs, and when you’re open to retraining your brain to get away from the continual negativity that comes with addiction, you can finally open yourself to choosing a new path.

My book, Back From Heaven’s Front Porch, 5 Steps to Create a Happy and Fulfilling Life recently played a role in helping some of the residents at Limen House with their own personal development in their journey to recovery, and Mike shares his perspective on how this book is helpful for anyone out there who is currently struggling.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Mike’s journey of addiction and how he lost everything
The power of substance abuse treatment and the recovery process at Limen House
How Back From Heaven’s Front Porch can help transform your mindset
Ways you can retrain your brain toward a less addictive, more positive mindset
How to use vision, faith, and stillness as keys to sobriety and forward momentum

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Limen House

Danny's book, Back From Heaven’s Front Porch: 5 Principles to Create a Happy and Fulfilling Life

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In this episode, I’m joined by Sally Miller, life coach, soul stylist, and expert on personal vision. Sally believes that vision is essential to our life direction and makes a tangible impact on what we make into a reality. Whether it’s your ideal weight, your idea of a perfect relationship, or your dream house, we all have deeply-held desires. But they’re hard to go after, especially when we surround ourselves with people who don’t support our vision or feel like we’re unworthy of achieving the vision we truly want.

Sally and I talk about how vision and productivity go hand in hand, and we offer some useful tips on how you can pull out your deepest desires, bring them to light as personal visions, and make them your new reality.

Show Highlights:

What is vision and why you should practice it daily
A personal story from Danny about the importance of vision after tragedy
Why getting your mind out of past moments is crucial to setting your vision
The power of the word ”desire”
How to hold yourself accountable to moving toward your vision
Personal stories of encounters with people who have strong visions
The blocks that stand in our way of creating the vision we truly want
“Acting as if” your vision is already a reality
How to use vision boarding as a tool to reach your dreams
Why you should stop preparing for the worst

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Sally Miller’s website - http://www.soulstylelife.com/

Danny's workshop, Jckrbbt - http://www.dannybader.com/jckrbbt-workshop/

Danny Bader on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoNbstcbSG2SafbIPFsL8w

What You Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstedder - https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992

What to Say When You Talk to Your Self: The Major New Breakthrough to Managing People, Yourself, and Success

 In this episode, Retta Matagiese, former Division II athlete, sits down to talk to me about her journey with weight. For years, Retta was overweight and wanting to make a change in her life.She considered everything and explored every option -- from fad diets and weight loss programs to a variety of dedicated work out programs. But what truly helped Retta with her weight loss was her focus and her realm of support. Her support included specialized weight management doctors and nutritionists, trainers at her favorite gym, friends and family; and with this, Retta was able to remain conscious around her relationship to food and movement by keeping goals in mind and helping friends and family to hold her accountable.

At the time of this interview, Retta was over 100lbs down from her heaviest weight and is continuing to live a productive, focused life full of vision for a healthier future.

Show Highlights:

● Retta’s personal story on her journey of weight gain and loss

● A funny personal story of Retta’s first gym experience after 6 years of inactivity

● How ketosis can be helpful in the process of weight loss

● The importance of doctors and trainers in the weight loss process

● How to set successful weight loss goals…and keep them

● What maintenance looks like after you hit your weight loss goals

● The top 3 actions Retta recommends for committing to weight loss

Links Mentioned in the Show:

NYU Weight Management Program

Danny Bader on YouTube