Client Testimonials

Opening yourself to opportunities with Carrie Smith

Carrie Smith grew up with many family struggles such as a strict father and many expectations to live up to from her older siblings. She turned to them at times when she experienced trauma, looking for someone to talk to, only for them to ignore her feelings. While her siblings got to go to some of the best universities in the country, she was told she had to go to a state school. Finally, she thought she was able to go to her dream law school, but her parents decided to stop paying. All she wanted was some love and support from her mother and father like her siblings were able to receive. However, after all she endured, she was able to learn how to truly be her own best friend. She was able to embrace her true self and step up to every opportunity that was handed her way. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to listen to Carrie’s story as she maintains her journey through life being open to opportunities and loving herself unconditionally. Click here to listen to the full episode.

Embracing Who You Are with Ayanna Davis

At an early age, Ayanna Davis had trouble interacting with her peers. She had always felt different and unable to truly communicate her thoughts. Around 2013-2014, Ayanna struggled with disorders such as dissociation and seizures. It was not until her 30s that she was diagnosed with Autism. Knowing her condition enabled Ayanna to be able to truly accept who she is and understand how she forms connections. She had finally received the answer to why she was pellicular. In fact, knowing her true nature led her to feel more comfortable with herself. With the support of her loved ones, Ayanna embraces her unique qualities with confidence. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to listen to Ayanna’s journey as she maintains her optimism and positivity to love herself unconditionally. Click here to watch her testimonial.

Being Authentic with Kevin Roth

Born with musical talent, Kevin Roth found out at an early age he was going to find his life through music. At the age of 13, two major events happened. His mother died suddenly, and a few months later he ran into a woman named Ann playing an instrument called the mountain dulcimer. Using his skills on the mountain dulcimer, he achieved a record deal at age and became known as an innovative dulcimer player in the 70’s. At age 15, his father passed away, and in 2016, Kevin was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and was told he has 2-3 years to live. Kevin took his power back and wanted to make sure he lived the rest of his life happily, healthily, and most important authentically. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to listen to Kevin’s incredible journey through life, and how he got into teaching his life lessons. Click here to watch his testimonial.

Learning from Toxic Behaviors with Jewels

Jewels faced many difficulties from an early age as she watched alcoholism destroy the family dynamic she once knew. At the age of six Jewel’s mother left her alcoholic father and began a new life with Jewels. Jewels was now placed in a new environment as her mother began to date another man, however, at this time Jewels became a victim of reoccurring sexual abuse. Knowing she no longer wanted to be in this environment Jewels moved out on her own and provided for herself. Although finally, independent Jewels found herself using alcohol as a coping mechanism for her trauma. Seeking out the treatment she needed Jewels was able to find support in others and form close bonds with those also in recovery. Jewels turned her life around and got sober. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear how Jewels was able to overcome life’s self-destructive cycles. Click here to watch her testimonial.

Managing Tough Experiences with Jim Davidson

At an early age, Jim Davidson’s love of mountain climbing began. He started with scaling roofs and towers working at his father’s company. After losing his good friend Mike at 29, to a traumatic fall on Mount Rainer, Jim transformed his way of thinking and living. At age 52, Jim took on Mount Everest until a surprise 7.8 magnitude earthquake led the trek to a halt. At 54, he successfully summited Everest. Over the years Jim has experienced loss and tragedy, but despite his hardships he found the strength to continue his dream of climbing. Jim later went on to reveal his mountaineering adventures in his books The Ledge and The Next Everest detailing the events which prompted him to embrace change and uncertainty. Tune in to the Living Full Out Show to hear Jim share his story on overcoming his fears. Click here to watch his testimonial.

Listening to Your Body with Anthony Lo Cascio

Anthony Lo Cascio was subject to bullying his entire life due to his love for tap dancing. Regardless of the brutal comments, he thrived within his passion. Despite achieving much success within his career, he soon was faced with a new challenge, finding blood in his stool. Knowing something was seriously wrong he went to the doctors asking for help with his new health struggles. Instead, he was blamed and mislabeled as homosexual because of his job in dance. Following this Anthony was diagnosed with Bipolar ADHD, however the medications only made him feel sicker. Anthony and his wife Stacy decided to take matters into their own hands. Tune in to hear how Anthony shares his story of how he used food as his prescription to change his life forever. Be sure to watch his testimonial video on our YouTube channel.

Being Open With Others With Amy Gravino

Amy Gravino was diagnosed with autism as a child, and has since become a leading voice on the connection between autism and sexuality. After being bullied and ignored for most of her childhood, Amy finally found acceptance and community during college. She entered a serious relationship after graduating, and while it ended in heartbreak and broken trust, she gained valuable insights on intimacy and closure. Amy went on to earn a master’s degree, held a ted talk on autism and sexuality, and started ASGOT Consulting, her own business to coach students with autism. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear how Amy breaks autistic stigmas by being open with others. Watch her testimonial by clicking here.

Taking Time to Assess with Alison Pena

Alison Pena experienced a great deal of personal loss and change, which taught her to make every second of her life count. After losing her brother when she was 25, Alison transformed her surroundings to pull herself out of her depression, and eventually met the love of her life. After a 25-year marriage, her husband was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, which made every moment together even more precious. After his death, Alison made another tremendous reassessment of her personal journey by starting her own business, Bad Widow. She is dedicated to helping others come to terms with their grief and start a new chapter. Tune into The Living Full Out Show to hear how Alison listened to her intuition and moved forward. Watch her testimonial here.

Walking with Purpose with Shelly Rainey

Shelly Rainey suffered many losses throughout her life. Soon after her first miscarriage, Shelly was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and decidedly refused a hysterectomy. After going through a period of deep sadness, she rekindled her faith in God and stepped into a new, loving marriage. Shelly then gave birth to Hannah, a healthy baby girl. A few years after Hannah, Shelly was excited to be a mother to a second daughter, but this baby was tragically lost 21 days after her birth. Shelly then chose to turn her pain into purpose by writing a book dedicated to her children. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear how Shelly used her vulnerabilities and struggles to lead others forward. You can watch her testimonial on our YouTube channel here.

Crawling Your Way to the True You with Brian Tellor

Brian Tellor was 40 years old when he was finally able to discover and accept his true self. Lacking support from his single working mom and absent biological father, Brian struggled to form an identity other than the negative one forced on him by his abusive stepfather. After leaving home at the age of 16, Brian started looking for validation in women. He specifically hoped that his wife, who had a more stable upbringing, would be able to change his life into something better. Instead, Brian began leading a double life as the family man and the unfaithful husband. They divorced, and Brian descended into a severe depression. Brian’s fear of potential self harm brought him to seek help at a mental health hospital, where he found himself transformed by the stories of those seeking help alongside him. Listen to the Living Full Out show to learn how Brian crawled through the trenches of life in order to discover the person he really was. Click here to watch his testimonial video.

Continuing to Step Forward with Petra Hoffmann

Petra Hoffmann grew up with no support system in a broken household. Leaving home at age 18, she became highly addicted to hard drugs to escape her pain. Instead of dealing with her stress she was pulled into a spiral of nonstop drug use for over a decade. Her life soon changed when she met the man that she wanted to have a child with. Later struggling with depression, heartbreak and being a single mother, Petra was hurting again. A car accident and the death of her daughter’s father led her to become addicted once again as she had to deal with what felt like never-ending trauma. Once she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and cervical cancer, a near-death experience changed her life forever. Now she works closely with the mental health field. Click to listen how Petra found her light through the darkness. Watch her testimonial video on our YouTube channel!

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Being Open to Miracles with Jean Abbott

As a young child, Jean Abbott was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy. Over the years, her condition would continue to worsen, and it eventually got to the point where she was prescribed over ten muscle relaxers a day. Jean had lost so much of her mobility that she had considered enrolling in a nursing home because she believed that there was a possibility that her children would be better off. After thirty-three years of doctors’ visits, medical procedures, and surgeries, a specialist discovered that she had Dopa Responsive Dystonia. After that moment, she retook control of her mobility, as well as her life.  Listen to the Living Full Out Show to hear how Jean has become an inspiration by keeping her faith despite fighting an almost impossible battle. Click to hear the full episode. Watch her testimonial video here. 

Finding Your Voice with Kayle Hill

From the early age of 15 months, Kayle Hill began her battle with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Then at age 12, they found several 50-degree curves in her back called Scoliosis. This diagnosis required numerous surgeries and hard medication to manage the pain. Making it difficult to communicate what she was going through to her friends and family. Later, at age 20, Kayle was faced with the decision to have another surgery because the hardware that was previously put in her back had broken. A doctor ultimately documented her with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to her suffering. Tune in to the Living Full Out Show to hear how Kayle found her voice in making her own decision. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Searching for Inner Peace with Jay Shifman

Jay Shifman started his mental health journey at the early age of 11. He was diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and Mood disorder by a therapist in his community. By the age of 14, Jay was prescribed up to ten cases of pills and never saw it as a red flag. Soon after, he turned to illegal substances to feel a connection with the people around him. Everything changed when he had an overdose and ended up in multiple hospitals. Jay started to make his mental and physical health a priority. It took four months of withdrawal to get his life back on track. He now advocates for taking mindful time for yourself to find that inner peace within. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear more about Jay and his journey. Click to listen to his testimonial video. 

Being Persistent with Shara Hutchinson

Shara Hutchinson has always been an extremely persistent person, and that trait carried over when it came to her rocky journey with infertility! She had almost lost faith until her doctor informed her that her last hope was an In-vitro-fertilization. For eight years, Shara had to persevere and develop creative strategies, such as receiving donations through GoFundMe and even selling her clothes for the best chance to accomplish her goal. Shara harnessed all the energy she could muster in her efforts to have a baby.   In 2018, she released a book highlighting the long road to parenthood, “I Still Want To Be a Mom.” Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear how Shara found the resolve to continue pursuing her dreams despite life’s hurdles. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Learn How to Navigate Making Tough Decisions with Victoria Reynolds

Victoria Reynolds has encountered and overcome many hardships throughout her life. During the financial crisis of 2008, Victoria lost her newly opened business and she had to file for bankruptcy. On top of that, her husband’s company also fell. Victoria felt like everything she worked so hard for, was crumbling down around her, and she started to feel hopeless. After some tough decisions, Victoria decided to file for divorce after her husband’s refusal to give up his alcohol addiction. Despite the uncertainty, Victoria is determined to focus on the positive possibilities in the future. Tune in to the Living Full Out show to find out how Victoria was able to find independence and reconnect with her true self. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Finding Your Purpose with Lori Marini

Lori Marini was a pathologist assistant for 20 years, until she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Throughout Lori’s journey she has had to make many difficult life decisions. Two weeks after her diagnosis, Lori went into surgery to get a bilateral mastectomy.  Prior to the surgery, Lori had to make some critical decisions, such as, whether she wanted to freeze her eggs to have kids in the future and whether she was going to undergo breast augmentation for implants. Down the road, post surgery, Lori had to choose whether she would stay on her medication, despite the side effects, or risk her cancer returning. Now, Lori is a certified life coach, helping empower other women to fall back in love with life. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear how Lori maintained a positive mindset and the tenacity to chase after her dreams. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Finding Ambition with Nelson Tressler

Nelson Tressler grew up in a small town where he was burdened with difficult family circumstances that contributed to his experiences of prejudice and hate. Nelson suffered through physical abuse during childhood at the hands of an alcoholic. His family struggled with the hardship of living on welfare, which resulted in bullying and being separated from his siblings. Growing up, Nelson also battled with a learning disability, but he maintained a goal of being the first person in his family to graduate from college. Today, Nelson is a husband, father, and the founder of 6 Months 2 Success, a goal achievement program. Tune into the Living Full Out radio show to hear how Nelson maintained the strength and ambition to chase his dreams. Click here to watch his testimonial video.

Overcoming Hopelessness with Amanda Webster

Amanda Webster has gone through a multitude of adversities in her life. During adolescence, she struggled with fitting in, and experienced bullying and sexual assault because of her bi-sexuality. When Amanda was only in her early twenties, she tragically lost both of her parents. Afterwards, she battled severe grief and depression, and almost took her life. Despite hardships and pain, Amanda persevered and discovered her purpose, becoming a mental health advocate. Listen to Amanda’s story about overcoming hopelessness and Living Full Out! Click here to watch her testimonial video. 

Pushing Through Difficult Times with Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell has faced many challenges throughout his life. He was born with a constricted aorta and cataracts, diagnosed with ADHD and speech impediments, and suffered an ischemic stroke to his spinal cord. Due to ADHD, Chris struggled with behavior problems throughout childhood and into his adult years, causing him to be expelled from public school twice. Later in life, he had surgery for his constricted aorta, which caused the ischemic stroke that took away his ability to stand, walk, dress himself, and much more. Despite these struggles, Chris persevered and taught himself to walk again and regained several of his abilities. Today he is a self-published author, speaker, and the founder of #DefineYourself. Tune into the Living Full Out show to hear how Chris created a positive mindset, maintaining the strength and motivation to push through adversity. Click here to watch his testimonial video.

Releasing Toxic Triggers with Nancy McKay

Nancy McKay has experienced many hardships throughout her life. Growing up, she felt unseen and uncomfortable in an alcoholic household. At the young age of nineteen, she married her first husband, but they divorced after just two years. Later in life, Nancy helped care for her dying mother who was diagnosed with lung cancer. During this time, her father got sober and she rebuilt their relationship; this was also when she married her second husband. One Sunday, her father called and asked her to visit, but she was busy that day and didn’t go. The next morning, she found him dead from an overdose of drugs and alcohol. Struggling with guilt, Nancy went into a spiral of drinking binges. One night, she came home from partying with her husband, and when he told her she’d had enough to drink, she became enraged and held a handgun to her head. Nancy realized she needed to change and immediately gave up her toxic habits. On her fifty-eighth birthday, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and went through extensive treatment. After winning her battle against cancer, Nancy realized life is too short not to chase your dreams. Tune into the Living Full Out Show to hear Nancy share how she released her painful triggers. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Healing from Your Past with Sandy Phillips Kirkham

Sandy Phillips Kirkham found a safe harbor in church when she was growing up; however. this changed when a charismatic youth minister came to town. From their first interaction, he singled her out, and he slowly began to sexually, emotionally, and physically abuse her. She felt trapped in the relationship, and he tried to control every aspect of her life. Sandy kept their secret for years, but two people caught on, and even though the minister was forgiven and moved to a new church, she was asked to leave the congregation. Sandy didn’t speak about what happened until 27 years later when she opened up to her husband. Since then, she has confronted her abuser and uses her story to help others. With the support of her loving family, Sandy has learned to embrace life and love who she is. Tune into the Living Full Out show to hear how Sandy was able to heal from her past experiences. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Finding Your Way Home with

Norman Plotkin

Norman Plotkin has encountered much hardship. The loss of his brother from a car accident rocked his world so hard he began to question and reevaluate everything. On top of losing his brother, his wife was unsupportive during his grief, so Norman made the decision to leave her and move back home with his mom. Later in life, he was diagnosed with Papillary cancer twice in one year. He again experienced marriage troubles when his second wife had an affair. While struggling to find his normal and grieving the loss of both his parents in the same year, Norman remained positive. Then news came that his cancer had returned for a third time. With a new outlook on life, he chose acupuncture as his method of therapy. Tune into the Living Full Out show to hear how Norman found his way to peace. Click here to watch his testimonial video.

Being Proud of Who You Are With

Chelsey Peat

Chelsey Peat was born with a rare condition known as Sturge Weber Syndrome, meaning she has a large birthmark on the left side of her face and glaucoma in her eye. At a young age she had to obtain numerous surgeries, including brain surgery to stop the seizures she endured. She survived the operation, despite being given a 50% chance of living. Chelsey also had to face horrible bullying in her school years, being given rude nicknames and other hostile behavior. Her family served as her form of support throughout the experience, allowing her to have the confidence to attend college and start a family. Listen in to see how Chelsey is proud of her uniqueness and acts as an ambassador for the Vascular Birthmark Foundation on the Living Full Out Show. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Plan for the Future with Keisha Greaves

Keisha Greaves was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at just 24 years old, a condition that causes muscles to deteriorate. She first started noticing her body was responding abnormally when she was in graduate school. Keisha would repeatedly fall from her legs giving out, or find herself unable to lift objects in the kitchen. After numerous tests, her chronic illness was identified. Keisha felt uncertain about the future, but she relied on her family and therapy and learned to see the beauty in taking each day as it comes. Listen to the Living Full Out Show as Keisha shares how she overcame unexpected obstacles in life. Click here to watch her testimonial video.

Bravely Letting Life Unfold with

Laura Cadieu

For over two decades, Laura Cadieu has lived with bipolar 1, a mental illness that causes periods of depression and mania. Laura first started noticing symptoms when she was twenty-five and inexplicably went off to France. When she returned home, she had to deal with the consequences of her spending and moving to a new location. The condition worsened to the point where she was having delusions and checked into a mental hospital. After working with therapists, journaling, and understanding her limits, Laura is now successful and employed at a healthcare company. Tune in to the Living Full Out show to hear Laura’s story and learn how bravely facing challenges will assist in your life unfolding. Be sure to check out her testimonial video on our YouTube channel!

Finding Peace in an Uncertain Future with Gerda Saunders

Gerda Saunders was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 61. She had been working at the University of Utah in a teaching and administrative role, but she realized something was wrong when she forgot half of a meeting she had chaired. At Easter, a similar event happened when she failed to cook the meal for her family. Gerda was distraught and for the first time, she felt as if a part of her had just melted away with her memory. In order to cope, she discovered the importance of self-care and finding her limits. Rather than giving dementia power over her life, she decided to research the timing of when to end her life on her own terms. Listen to the Living Full Out Show to hear how Gerda relies on family as her support system. Click to watch the her testimonial video.

Swimming through Adversity with

Jeff Float

Jeff Float suffered from spinal meningitis as an infant causing him to lose 90% of his hearing in one ear and 65% in the other. He found himself frustrated at a young age due to his hearing loss until he discovered swimming, which gave him the ability to be part of a team. Jeff soon progressed to the Olympic level and was set to compete in the 1980 games, but President Jimmy Carter boycotted the Moscow Olympics as a statement against communist aggression. Jeff overcame his disappointment by dominating at the 1984 games where he was a peer-elected team captain and swam a leg on the world-record-setting 800 freestyle relays, earning him a gold medal. Listen to Jeff connect his past experiences to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on athletes and encourage us to live every day like it’s the first of our lives. Click to watch the full testimonial video. 

Accepting Loss with Fran Sadin

As a mother, Fran Sadin had to overcome the death of a child at two separate times in her life. Jeffery, her youngest, died of Meningitis at 17 months old. When her old son, Steve, was 29 years old, he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and renal disease, and passed away at the age of 43. Fran was distressed about why this was happening to her since she was a woman of faith, and she had difficulty understanding the purpose of her boys dying. Fran was able to better understand these feelings through writing. Over time, she realized the need to develop gratitude for the people she still had in her life, increasing her appreciation for family even more. Listen to Fran as she explains how she coped with grief, or watch the full video on YouTube.

Getting Over Life’s Greatest’s Hurdles with Mildred Muhammad

For years, Mildred Muhammad suffered domestic violence by her ex-husband. Throughout their marriage, he played psychological mind games and degraded her. She divorced him and took steps to protect herself against harm, but then he kidnapped her children and took them to Canada for 18 months. Mildred spent time caring for herself, mentally and physically, so she would have strength for her family when the kids came back. Soon after, the Witness Protection Program returned the children to her, and she resumed a new life on the East Coast. Little did she know her ex-husband would become the “D.C. Sniper,” murdering 10 people in his effort to kill her. Listen to Mildred explain how she maintained her strength and self-confidence in the face of danger. Click here to watch the full episode.

Opening Up to Others with

Christine Pattillo

Since a young age, Christine Pattillo has had Multiple Personality Disorder due to a history of mental illness and abuse in her family. In kindergarten, she realized other children didn’t have these “alters” and felt isolated in her situation. She spent the majority of her life struggling to hide the personas from her husband, family, and friends. After 10 years of marriage and 18 years of therapy, she had the strength to open up about her experience and discovered support and love. Today, she is more transparent about her life than ever and even wrote a book called I Am We: My Life with Multiple Personalities. Take a moment to watch Christine’s testimonial video. Then listen to the full episode to hear Christine explain how sharing her story with others allowed her to live full out.

Managing Loss with Brynn Johnson

Brynn Johnson lost her 17-month-old daughter in 2014 when she was accidentally struck by her friend’s car. Though she was in shock and disbelief, Brynn managed her roller coaster of emotions by being positive. She focused on herself through activities like finding a hobby and exercising, and then Brynn was blessed with another child—a great source of emotional healing. She went on to write a book and start a foundation that assists families dealing with loss just like hers. Listen to her testimony as Brynn explains how she came to terms with her grief through faith and positivity or click here the full episode.

Overcoming Your Limitations with

Abbey Curran

Abbey Curran was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two. As a child, her gait was heavily affected, and she struggled with learning how to walk. While having cerebral palsy presented multiple hurdles, Abbey developed resourcefulness in facing her challenges. Although some people said it was impossible, Abbey listened to her heart and went for her dream: In 2008, she became the first disabled person to compete in and win Miss USA. Abby went on to found the Miss You Can Do It pageant, a national non-profit pageant for girls and women with special needs and challenges. Listen to her testimonial and then check out the full episode here. For other stories like this, check out our YouTube channel and learn to Live Full Out!

Discovering Who You Are with

Autumn Asphodel

As a young child, Autumn Asphodel suffered trauma and abuse from her mother. As a result, she developed a multiple personality disorder that caused her to feel disconnected from her body. For years, Autumn felt uncomfortable with who she was before her transition. She overcame these obstacles by bringing her personalities into one through integration and transforming her gender identity by way of hormones and a sex change operation. Now, Autumn has dedicated herself to a path of self-healing and is confident and happy with who she has become. Listen to Autumn talk about her journey of discovering her authentic self. Click to watch the testimonial video.

Life Keeps Going with Sandy Peckinpah

Sandy Peckinpah took her son to the doctor after he came home with a headache and fever. She was promptly told he had the type A flu. Later that night, at just 16, he passed away due to misdiagnoses of bacterial meningitis. After dealing with this sudden, traumatic event, Sandy journaled about her experiences, guiding her to start writing about her grieving process and recovery. Hear how Sandy was motivated to inspire others along the way through her new passion for journalism. Click to watch the full episode.

Moving Through Resistance with Jenni Grover

Jenni Grover grew up in an abusive household and dealt with neglect that caused various ailments from a young age. In her early twenties, Jenni was riddled with a string of diagnoses, from increased panic attacks to migraines. At twenty-five, she was told she had fibromyalgia along with anxiety and asthma. When she is confronted with people who are dismissive of her condition or if she has a particularly difficult day, Jenni understands the importance of a support system in maintaining mental health while managing a chronic illness. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear Jenni share how she became her own advocate and how she discovered the resources to manage her illness. Jump over to our YouTube channel as Jenni shares her testimonial with us. 

Keeping Optimistic with Kat Harrison

At 15 years old, Kat Harrison contracted a bacterial ear infection that spread to her skull. During her 8-week antibiotics treatment, while successfully healing her, the high dosage disrupted Kat’s balance. She had to relearn how to walk, undergo multiple surgeries, and withstand daily chronic migraines. Despite being diagnosed with SUNCT syndrome, another rare condition, she is a true warrior. Kat’s supreme optimism motivates her to celebrate her own journey and milestones. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear Kat share her incredible path and how she manages frustrations. Watch Kat’s testimonial about her experience on YouTube.

Reinvent Yourself with

Dr. Aundrea T Harris

Dr. Aundrea T. Harris had to endure one of her biggest challenges when she was involved in a five-car pile-up on July 8, 2016. Being the first car hit on impact, she banged her head on the dashboard multiple times, leading to a traumatic brain injury. While the weeks afterward were challenging and disheartening, through her relationship with God and meditation, Aundrea was on a journey to rediscover herself. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear how Dr. Aundrea T Harris used her inner strength. Click to watch her testimonial video on YouTube.

Keep Making Adjustments with

Jodi Michele Cooley

Jodi Michele Cooley was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after giving birth to her daughter at the age of 32. She understood the disease well, because she had been a caretaker for her own mother who also had the condition. Rather than letting her limited walking ability—with a cane, then a walker, then a scooter—stop her, Jodi created backup plans to prepare for the unexpected. She has inspired others to view their circumstances in a hopeful light, so they are able to remain optimistic and live a fulfilled lifestyle. Listen to Jodi explain how she made adjustments to her life like leaning on her family more. Click to watch Jodi’s testimonial video.

The Journey to Acceptance with

Jeanine Hoff

Jeanine Hoff struggled with OCD, anxiety, and depression. As a busy mother of three and working 70 hours a week, she neglected her psychological well-being, and did not realize her life was spiraling out of control and her mental health was declining. Jeanine got to the point where she considered suicide, but hospitalization gave her a new perspective where she was able to meet others going through similar experiences. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear how Jeanine came to accept treatment through internal reflection. Click to watch the full testimonial video!

Discovering Coping Skills with

Shoshana Bennett

Shoshana Bennett suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her two children. As soon as her first child was born, Shoshana immediately experienced severe doubt and anxiety. She felt shame and conflict while still at the hospital, which smothered joy for her newborn. She had to deal with professionals who dismissed her symptoms and her husband who was unable to understand her condition. Shoshana combated suicidal thoughts, but she was able to keep going by remembering her family needed her as a mother. She then used her experience to assist women in recovering from postpartum depression by putting together recovery plans so they would not have to struggle as she did. Click to watch Shoshana’s testimonial video, and listen to her full story on the Living Full Out Show.

Beat the Odds with Kechi Okwuchi

Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian-born singer who lived through a plane crash on December 10, 2005. She was one of two survivors out of a total of 109 passengers. She suffered third degree burns over 65% of her body and underwent multiple intensive surgical procedures in South Africa. Instead of succumbing to survivor’s guilt, Kechi decided to keep moving forward and honor the lives of those who passed away by working and accomplishing her goals. She relied on her faith and family as a support system, finished high school in America and went on to college. She later auditioned for America’s Got Talent and became a top 10 finalist. Kechi speaks about gaining control of her life again on the Living Full Out show. Listen to her story in her testimonial video.

Getting Through the System with

Lydia Joyner

By the time Lydia was 18 years old, she had lived in 35 different homes, had 18 social workers, and changed her name 4 times as a foster child. Her mother suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and was unable to care for her, so Lydia was taken away. She was also unable to go to college because she would have been placed back into the system. Now, as an adult, Lydia works in the film industry and tries to raise awareness about the challenges that American children endure within the foster care system. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear Lydia talk about her difficult journey and the ability to adapt and overcome change. Click to watch her testimonial video.

Hit it Out of the Park with Jim Mecir

Jim Mecir was born with clubfoot (his right foot was turned in toward his left leg), and he had surgery at age 1 to straighten it.  When he was 7 years old, Jim had another procedure to prevent the foot from returning to its original position. As a kid, he struggled with the appearance of his leg and had to relearn how to walk with physical therapy. He continued to love sports and decided to pursue baseball; using his high tolerance for pain as a strength to become a quality relief pitcher for 10 years, primarily with the Oakland Athletics. He then went on to become a motivational speaker and teach leadership and teambuilding skills. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear how Jim transformed his setback into a superpower. Click to watch the full episode.

Running Toward Hope with Michael Veltri

Michael Veltri battled with testicular and lung cancer beginning at age 34. Instead of retreating from the disease in fear, he used his background as a decorated Marine combat veteran to keep going. He thought he had recovered, but he was then given the diagnosis that cancer had spread to his lungs. Michael went through aggressive chemotherapy every day for three months and ended up with one and a half lungs. Through his support structure of family and friends, he was able to survive the experience. In 2010, Veltri even formed a team to run in a marathon for the American Cancer Society. Listen to the Living Full Out Show as Michael shares how he overcame his challenges. Watch his testimonial video for even more of his story!

Using Passion to Build a Legacy with

Nic Novicki

Nic Novicki, made a successful career for himself in the entertainment industry despite being born with a rare form of dwarfism called Pseudoachondroplasia that was undetectable until he was 2 years old. He had numerous surgeries beginning at the age of 11 to reconstruct his knees, legs, and pelvis so he could walk, and he constantly grappled with pain. Nic found his purpose through using his life to change the perspective of the TV industry as he felt people with genetic deformities needed to be more represented in Hollywood. He decided to create his own Disability Film Challenge to give people with genetic conditions a chance in the spotlight, which was a massive success with films from 12 different countries. Listen to the Living Full Out show to hear Nic tell his story. Be sure to watch his testimonial video on YouTube!