Send us a textToday, I sit down with Antoinette Lee, a U.S. Army veteran, podcaster, blogger, and adventure sports athlete, to discuss her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation. Ms. Lee spent 11 years in the Army as an aerosol-qualified expert field medic, where she carried heavy loads, saved lives, Read More
Maybe you keep thinking to yourself...this will pass. This anger will go away and one day I won't feel this way anymore. Yet you find yourself day after day struggling with reactive and explosive anger. There comes a time when you need help. In this episode you will learn:3 Types of Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Larry Smith, a retired chiropractor who transformed decades of addiction into a life of endurance, resilience, and purpose. With over 36 years of practice and a remarkable athletic record of three Ironman triathlons and 17 marathons, Dr. Smith shows how physical Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Joshua McConkey, a physician and military officer whose career bridges medicine, service, and leadership. Dr. McConkey shares how years of medical practice combined with military duty gave him a unique perspective on trauma, healing, and responsibility. From patient care to leading Read More
In this episode, you’ll hear Katy's story—a full-time working mom of three little ones, five and under. When she joined the Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program, she felt stressed, overwhelmed, and reactive. But over just a few months, God transformed her heart and helped her become a lighthearted, kind, and Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with William Spears, an active-duty Navy commander, former enlisted sailor, submarine officer, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. Mr. Spears shares his journey from enlisting just months before 9/11, to serving on submarines as an officer, to becoming an Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Cory Brown to unpack a life that spans pre-9/11 service, an uncommon move from Army officer to enlisted NCO, and the hard lessons that follow after deployment. We dig into priorities, leadership without a degree, and why adversity is a constant teacher—plus what Read More
Have you ever ended the day replaying moments you wish you could undo — the yelling, the harsh words, the look of fear or hurt on your child’s face? You’re not alone, mama. And there’s hope.In this episode, we’ll talk about:The spiral of guilt and shame after an anger outburst Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor, former SWAT officer, and co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Sherwood, alongside his wife Dr. Michele Neil-Sherwood, has dedicated his life to helping people move beyond symptom management and into true healing. Read More
Welcome back to another bright episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine!This week, we chat with the amazing Vanessa Lambert—a spiritual high priestess and retreat facilitator who blends the mystical with the practical.Together, they explore:Kundalini Yoga practices to align your energy and boost intuitionHow to access the Akashic Records for clarity Read More
Times have become turbulent it appears once again in our nation. With a recent school shooting in Minneapolis, some politicians and pundits once again hurled anger at those who pray for people in deep distress after tragedy in our country. This is an unhealthy and unhelpful response from leaders, who Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Francisco Garza, a former Marine Corps infantry officer, recon Marine, reservist company commander, consultant, and proud father. Mr. Garza shares his journey from joining the Marines alongside his college roommate, to serving in the reconnaissance community, to balancing civilian life, fatherhood, and Read More
Do you find yourself constantly frustrated and angry because your expectations aren’t being met—by your kids, your husband, or even yourself? Are you tired of feeling triggered and frustrated by the same situations every single day?In this episode, you’ll learn:Why shifting your expectations can instantly lower your frustrationHow to stop Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Jacob Hiers, an insurance agency owner, husband, father of three, and competitive bodybuilder. Mr. Hiers shares the pivotal moment that pushed him into a serious fitness journey—seeing himself in a video that became his wake-up call. From there, he began small, consistent Read More
Have you ever wondered why change doesn’t seem to stick?You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts and audio books. You’ve taken courses. You’ve prayed with all your heart…And yet—you find yourself slipping right back into the same old patterns. Snapping at your kids. Feeling guilty afterwards. Wanting so badly to be Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Douglas Brinker, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, veteran advocate, author, and state-certified peer support specialist. Mr. Brinker shares his powerful story of survival after multiple suicide attempts and how faith, resiliency, and community helped him rebuild his life. His new book, My Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Michael Leung, CEO and founder of FLO TruBalance, to talk about his groundbreaking work in affordable hearing technology and the life journey that led him there. Mr. Leung shares how his bone conduction open-ear design is transforming the hearing industry by making Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Ryan Penley—author of Man Up, Sober Up and host of The Next Fix—to map out what real recovery looks like. Mr. Penley walks me through a hard-earned story: early wins, a move to Las Vegas, a catastrophic injury, and a doctor-driven opioid Read More
In this episode, I sit down with Rose, a Christian mom who once struggled with loud, reactive anger and constant frustration in her home. She shares her journey from feeling guilty, overwhelmed, and disconnected from her kids, to becoming a calm, responsive, and empathetic mom. Rose opens up about what life Read More
Send us a textToday, I confront a devastating story that is some of the latest Navy news: the loss of Navy Sailor Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV, a 19-year-old aviation boatswain’s mate serving aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73).Officially, Rivera was reported missing at sea during operations in the Read More
