This is a story of survival through health issues, the pain of loss, and gaining self-esteem. We'll go over my story and so much more...
A Christmas message that was off the top f my head. WARNING: I am all over the place!
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We all have a bouts of depression at some point. Some are harder to overcome than others. How do we deal with it and what can happen if we don't try to cope. Join us as Mike tries to cope with his and how you may be able to overcome yours.
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Mike talks about an experience through a Taco Bell and how we have lost our decency and empathy towards others. Let's work on getting it back.
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Inspired by a cancer survivor crossing something off of their bucket list, our humble podcatser asks what's on his friends lists on shares what is on his. Also a reflection o what having a bucket lists can do, especially once you've hit that item.
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Too much rigid thinking or lack of common sense around you? Well, turn your brain on! How learning new things and seeing both sides of an issue can help one evolve as a person and as part of the human race
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This episode speaks about responsibility when bad things happen to you? Is it all your fault? Is none of it your fault? Or are there other things in play? Mike goes over some of those and gives insight as to who's to blame.
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I go into the possibility of going to Florida to start again, but run into a new challenge, where it leads to another amputation, hence the show's name.
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Getting back to work after the transplant, this deals with the frustrations of not being promoted and lessons learned about the workplace. But, does our humble host find something he may really excel at? Stay tuned...
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Moving down to Columbus, I try to make my life normal until I got sick again and found out I had Stage 4 Kidney Failure. Going through dialysis and having a transplant, plus a little into the aftermath
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Going through temporary jobs in 2007-10, our hero finds himself adrift in the professional world. He then goes through a rough 2010, having issues concerning his left foot and the loss of a love one. How does he make it through? Tune in to find out...
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A look at my early years. How I dealt with bullying, Learning of my diabetes, dropping weight and finding a passion for community theatre
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Why am I doing this???
This is a podcast about surviving what trauma comes your way and finding a way to throve. The first episode will introduce your host and to share what he has gone through to get to this point. Spoken from the heart, I hope to inspire you to find a way to overcome whatever adversity comes your way.
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