Caraline's Adventure - Incredible true stories of challenge and personal growth
We all face challenges in our lives, how do some people take those challenges and turn them into powerful results?
Join us as we dig into stories on resilience, hope and joy, and uncover lessons we each can use in our own lives. I’ve been lucky to meet some amazing people, and am excited to share their unique experiences with you!
Episodes
25 episodes
25: Paul Turned His Childhood Trauma Into A Lifeline For Others
Paul Doughty is a dedicated public and survivor speaker. His life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul wrestled with circumstances that steered him down a pa...
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38:47
24: What did Lathan Gain When He Lost 100 Pounds?
Lathan is an online weight loss coach who lost 100 pounds and now helps others do the same. He specializes in helping busy adults ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and build a sustainable, results-driven lifestyle. Through a mix of p...
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41:37
23 Kerri Lost A Foot, And Gained A Life: Elective Amputation
10 years after a catastrophic motorcycle accident, Kerri had to make the heartbreaking decision between keeping or amputating her unhealed broken foot, which was holding her in extreme pain. The biggest uncertainty was whether her ...
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39:28
21 The Passionate Quadriplegic Activist
Gina Schuh is a full-time wheelchair user due to a cervical spinal cord injury at the age of 18. After becoming a quadriplegic, Gina obtained her bachelors in political science and her juris doctor to aid in her advocacy for people ...
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46:30
20 Lingerie Photographer, Cerebral Palsy Fighter
James Phelps has what many men would consider to be the perfect job. He photograph swimming in lingerie for magazines, print work, and online.James was one of the first photographers back in the late 2000 working with curvy models and ph...
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Episode 20
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40:12
19 Rebuilding My Life From Destruction
12 Years ago I was struck by an elderly driver while walking. This is my story of learning how to live again after rehabilitation from vestibular damage, chronic pain, and the destruction of my life as I knew it.
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Episode 19
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28:29
18 Surviving An Eating Disorder
Claire Tomlinson has always been driven, motivated, focused on success. But when that need for control ultimately lead to eating disorder, Claire had to find other tools to help her handle the complexities of life.Chan...
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Episode 18
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48:09
17 Learning to Follow the Flow
When Tariq McIver lost his father as a child. And then, when he suffered a major sports injury in college, it temporarily sidetracked his plans for the future. But then he saw it as a redirection rather than a career ender, join us ...
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Episode 17
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37:07
16 Amputee Learns The Gift Of Giving Back
Foster care and adoption survivor. Veteran. Amputee. No matter what challenges life has thrown his way, Derek Jeske has looked for ways to give back. Join us in this discussion of challenges, growth, and al...
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Episode 16
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47:41
15 Surviving Suicide: Making Change From Pain
In this interview I speak with AnneMoss Rogers who is the epitome of turning pain into grace. She lost her son to death by suicide, and from that was born her mission to helping others weather the storms of self harm. AnneMoss is a ...
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Episode 15
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36:49
14 The Secret Sexiness of Veganism
Celebrity chef, founder of the “Miyoko’s” line of vegan products, and culinary alchemist Miyoko Schinner is the most incredible hostess. But it’s her passion to spread consciousness and compassion that really strikes you when ...
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Episode 14
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53:31
13 The Power Of Passion
In this episode, I talk with my good friend LaGabriel Redic about the power of passion and how it can shape your life. From his service in the United States Navy, through his education to gaining his masters degree, Gabe has dug dee...
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Episode 13
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46:04
12 Ivy League Educated, Executive, and Illegal Immigrant
When “Dirk“ landed his dream job straight out of a grad school, he thought his life was destined to follow the carefully laid out trajectory he had planned. Fancy degree. High-paying job. Expensive trips and...
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Episode 12
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41:14
11 Season 1 Finale
This first season has been a blast! I am so grateful for the support and feedback each of you have provided, and am so thankful for each one of you that has taken the time to listen to an episode!The 5 star re...
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Episode 11
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20:03
10 Creating Music From Pain
Sometimes, the bravest moves are to simply stand in your own space and openly own your truth, especially the first time. Join us for a powerful discussion with Adrienne Baranowski, a friend from high school, who talks openly for the...
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Episode 10
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24:13
9 How To REALLY Help Kids In Foster Care
Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings.In recognition of National Foster Care Month, we are joined again by Rob Scheer.Rob was placed ...
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Episode 9
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29:36
8 Strength Born From Solitude
Serafin Leon is a Credible Messenger Supervisor with The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC).Serafin leverages his experience of 32 years in prison, 20 of those segregated in the Secure Housing Unit, to reach California’s youth and guide the...
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Episode 8
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40:52
7 The Beauty Of Strength
Olivia Nunn is an inspiring leader and experienced executive director of communications and event planning with a distinguished history of achieving excellence in the government relations industry spanning over 13 years. As ...
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Episode 7
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1:04:46
6 The Power Of Psychedelics
Sarah Rambo is the head of a psylocibin supplement company called Entheo Goddess. She moved from a career as an executive to starting a psilocybin business a result of her own mental health challenges and lack of support. Sarah has ...
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Episode 6
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51:33
5 Growth Can Be Lonely
Jenna Levine Liu is the Founder & President of Sixx Cool Moms, the national network of social groups for moms. Sixx currently operates 45 chapters across 13 states, with over 110k active and engaged members. Using her decade of...
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Episode 5
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53:47
4 The Power Of Dynamic Resilience
Sasha Stair is a magnetic and dynamic leader in mortgage fintech, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and a 3x international best-selling author. With 20 years of sales, customer success, tech & operations experience, Sasha brings a unique...
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Episode 4
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49:31
3 Five For Fostering Change
Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings.Rob Scheer experienced this over forty years ago, when he entered foster care carrying a tattered ...
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Episode 3
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57:17