Ep. 69: Finding God, music, and fresh starts with singer, performer, & creator Myranda Young
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 68: From reverence to real: My unexpected journey into faith & a personal relationship with God
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 67: Dr. Joy Kong, Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade — her journey from Beijing to breakthroughs
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 66: The weight of our emotional backpacks - Steve unpacks trauma to inspire hope beyond drinking
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 65: Life beyond law enforcement w/retired Officer & Gang Detective Manny Angulo - PTSD recovery
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 64: Adversity to advocacy - Caralyn Dreyer’s story escaping domestic abuse & promoting mental health recovery
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep. 63: Coach Sylvie on "healing the root" — turning pain into empowered living
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, returning guest Sylvie, first featured in Episode 41, rejoins the conversation to s...
Ep. 62: Adversity, DMT, & self-acceptance — Adam Butler’s journey thru addiction, healing, & psychedelic insight
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was deeply personal and inspiring—my conversation with author and psychonaut Adam But...
Ep. 61: From 7th grade dreamer to music industry producer — my reunion with Julian
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a teacher’s favorite student grows up to become a force in the music industry—...
Ep. 60: Remembering Sam - Pam Sharp on family, faith, grief, & suicide prevention
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this final day of #SuicidePreventionMonth, I hope and pray this honest conversation becomes a lig...
Ep. 59: Radically rooted - Adoptee Coach Julie Brumley, MA on adoption, trauma, & coming home to self
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Julie Brumley, a trauma-informed adoptee coach whose own story is n...
Ep. 58: Why I chose to stay & heal out loud from narcissistic abuse #SuicidePreventionMonth
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to choose hope after deep pain?September is #SuicidePreventionMonth—a reminder t...
Ep. 57: 19-year old Wilson Munsterman on resilience, identity, & his book, "Marked by Adoption"
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Wilson Munsterman, a 19-year-old author and powerful advocate for a...
Ep. 56: Ret. Marine K9 Handler Alfred Brenner on “Surviving w/Grief” - His book on war, service, & healing
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Adventures in Adversity, I'm honored to sit down with Retired Sergeant Alfred Bre...
Ep. 55: Is it menopause, perimenopause, or just me? Real talk with Menopalz founder & certified coach Raquel Riggle
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking, learning, and laughing (a lot!) with Raque...
Ep. 54: Jim Serrano's courageous journey through adoption, abuse, & redemption...his healing path
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Jim Serrano for an honest, unfiltered conversation about how adversity can shape—a...
Ep. 53: Faith & adversity—"Wake Up Jesus People" author Jason Heinritz on powerful "Sacred Starts"
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Heinritz and dive deep into his inspiring transformation—fr...
Ep. 52: "Life Review - The Hospice Musical" w/Benjamin Kintisch - from a chaplain’s heart to centerstage
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the delightful opportunity to chat with Benjamin Kintisch, former chaplain an...
Ep. 51: Sacred Story Counseling - helping women heal w/Licensed Pro Counselor (LPC) Hannah Sinkovitz
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend, Licensed Professional Counselor ...
Ep. 50: Building brighter futures for foster kids with Fostering Wishes founder Sabine Lemmo
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Adventures in Adversity, I had the privilege of sitting down with Sabine Lemmo, the pas...
Ep. 49: Raheel Siddiqui on losing 200 pounds, becoming a "Wall Breaker", finding self-love, & more
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raheel Siddiqui’s journey is the very definition of a “Wall Breaker” story—a testament to th...
Ep. 48: "Young children, big life lessons" - Nisha Batra on early childhood education, disability, & belonging
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Adventures in Adversity, I had the honor of sitting down with Nisha Batra—a bri...
Ep. 47: Narcissists at work — The hidden cost of charisma | Results of Kindness (ROK) Podcast launch!
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of my friend and business partner's new venture, The Results of Kindness P...
Ep. 46: "The imperfect level up" — Real talk on healing, self-love, & why "Becoming is Messy" with coach, speaker, & podcaster Meghann Dawson
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with coach, speaker, and podcast host Meghann Dawson to talk about...
Ep. 45: Carrying Sam’s light — Brotherhood, healing through shame, & breaking the silence on mental health with Jake & Joe Sharp
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Jake and Joe Sharp—brothers, fitness instructors, and fierce advo...
Ep. 44: 5 straight-up lies we tell ourselves when we experience adversity
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the quiet lies we whisper to ourselves when ...
Ep. 43: "Fix your reflection first" - Rhonda Farrah’s journey through breast cancer, prison, & purpose
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my guest Rhonda Farrah, a former psychotherapist who is now a women's empowerment c...
Ep. 42: From coma to comeback — Nick Prefontaine on overcoming trauma using his S.T.E.P. Method
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Prefontaine, a speaker, author, and real estate inves...
Ep. 41: How Sylvie alchemizes pain into power - Healing from domestic violence & narcissistic abuse
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my friend Sylvie opens up about something many people live through but rarely talk ...
Ep. 40: Tapping into healing with Jackie Durnin, Founder of Hinterland Health Retreat - The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & trauma recovery
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth!Making it extra special that I had the pleasure of interviewing Jac...
Ep. 39: Yogita’s light! A father’s journey through darkness & discovery...through the lens of Myopia
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply meaningful episode, I talk to Mohan Rao about his journey through adversity, the impa...
Ep. 38 (part 2): The strength in kindness - Healing, boundaries, & growth after adversity
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 with Meral Alizada, a kindness advocate and founder of Results of Kindness (ROK)Instagram: ...
Ep. 38 (part 1): Kindness as a Superpower - how Results of Kindness (ROK) transforms workplaces & lives
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Meral Alizada, a kindness advocate and founder ...
Ep. 37: Anne Mok – Seeing strength, overcoming adversity, & keeping her "Purpose in View"
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am so very honored to interview my new friend, author, speaker, storyteller, advo...
Ep. 36: Vision beyond sight – Kijuan Amey’s journey of resilience, faith, & purpose
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Kijuan Amey, Air Force Veteran, author, and outstanding human being who...
Ep. 35: Chaos, comedy, & keeping it real - Megs’ & Nic’s survival guide for life
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with 2 of my fantastic and hilarious friends, Megs and Nic, for a real, unfiltered chat a...
Ep. 34: Shootin' the BREEs, with my bestie & me...aka comedic reflections on handling life's challenges
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of "Shootin' the BREEs", my Iowa bestie (Bree) and I (Bre) reminisce about our ...
Ep. 33: Blinded in combat, unstoppable in life - US Army Veteran Steve Baskis’ story
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an inspirational story about veteran Steve Baskis, a US military veteran wh...
Ep. 32: From soccer fields to robotaxis – A conversation with my friend Raj on life, love, loss, & technology
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Adventures in adversity, I sit down with my buddy Raj, a family friend who we've ...
Ep. 31: Post-it note wisdom from my Pops
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short reflection, I look back on the wisdom imparted by my Dad, aka Pops, through inspiratio...
Ep. 30: From gloves to pen - Boxing, writing, & life lessons with author Mark Connor
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Connor shares his unique journey from a young aspiring athlete to a boxing tra...
Ep. 29: My interview with Professor Sam Vaknin - "Why narcissists must abuse you"
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Professor Sam Vaknin and I delve into the complexities of narcissism, explorin...
Ep. 28: Knowledge is power! Michelle's journey through a BRCA1 gene mutation diagnosis & a double mastectomy
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview my friend Michelle, who shares her personal journey with her BRCA1 gene...
Ep. 27: A peek into my mental health journey - overcoming OCD & body image issues
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my personal journey with mental health, focusing on my experiences with O...
Ep. 26: Life lessons from from a washed up college athlete & mom of 2
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my experiences coaching my kiddos' soccer teams for the past few years.I re...
Ep. 25: Finding humor in adversity - how my friend, comedy writer Josh Lebowitz, laughs through life
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my dear friend and former colleague, Josh Lebowitz, and I explore the importance of...
Ep. 24: Why podcasting helped me develop more confidence in 8 months than anything else in my entire life
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on my journey of starting a podcast, discussing the challenges and growth...
Ep. 23: Redefining disability - Insights from Jayy, a 27-year old fitness trainer living with Cerebral Ataxia
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with my new friend Jayy, a fitness trainer in the UK who is living his life...
Ep. 22: Aanchal Arora on the healing power of poetry in her book, "The Efflorescence"
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Aanchal Arora, the author of the book of poetry she wrote and published...
Ep. 21: How firefighter, EMT, & emergency mgmt specialist Parker Melendez uses Stoicism to handle adversity
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Parker Melendez, an emergency management specialist, about how stoicism...
Ep. 20: How I retrained my inner voice to not be an a-hole
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that everything feels hard when you talk to yourself like shit?I have!In this ...
Ep. 19: How embracing "the power of the pause" transformed my life as a parent, partner, & friend
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the power of the pause and how it is helping me to better navigate lif...
Ep. 18: Moriah Melendez, LMHCA – Her journey to becoming a licensed therapist & nurturing self-compassion
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Moriah Melendez, a licensed therapist, about her journey in therapy and...
Ep. 17 (part 2): Bryan's journey to walk again, a surprise home birth, & the power of self-love
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Bryan, owner of K Floors in Concord, CA shares his experiences of overcoming a...
Ep. 17 (part 1): K Floors founder Bryan Keding on transforming poverty, doubt, & a broken back into personal & professional success
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan shares his journey of overcoming adversity and building a successful flooring company, K Floor...
Ep. 16: Accepting peeps for who they are (aka picturing them as trees)
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the concept of acceptance and the importance of accepting others for w...
Ep. 15: Triggers are teachers...why they teach me a helluva lot
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Triggers are super annoying...but we all have them, so we all gotta acknowledge them.In a quick litt...
Ep. 14: How I'm starting to make friends with my bitchy inner voice
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh yes...that lovely inner voice that likes to talk shit, but also loves you at the same time. Gotta...
Ep 13: My hubby Ryan just got laid off...so we talked about it!
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, my hubby Ryan got the news a few days ago that he got laid off. So...we talked about it!
Ep. 12: Going inward - Navigating grief, health scares, & life's curveballs with my friend Omaira
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Omaira shares how she navigated grief and loss at age 16, health scares at age 18, and the...
Ep. 11: CMO & Mom of 2, Anita Tulsiani, on building her career, starting a marketing agency, & beating breast cancer
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anita shares her journey of overcoming adversity in her personal and professional life. She discusse...
Ep 10: Gratitude through the storm - Margo Wickersham shares her victory over cancer
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buy Margo's book!Gratitude in the Storm: When Not Dying Is Enough to Keep FightingIn this conversati...
Ep 9: Facing my fear of failure...or at least starting to!
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on my fear of failure and how it applies to various aspects of life, like...
Ep. 8: Allowing myself to be a beginner...especially through adversity
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back on the mic! In about 15 minutes, I reflect on the importance of letting myself be a beginne...
Ep. 7: Why I love therapy (P.S. adversity hates it!)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I LOVE therapy. In this episode, I share how just a few sessions per month get me in the right state...
Ep. 6: 3 interesting people I met at Harvard...who all faced adversity
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, I went to Harvard. Who knew?!? In this episode, I hop on the mic to chat about 3 interesting pe...
Ep 5: Life is kind of like an ice plunge
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on what I learned from my recent backyard ice plunge experience. Hear why...
Ep 4: How I learned how to be myself
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I used to care a LOT about what other people think. It was paralyzing! In under 11 minutes, I share ...
Ep. 3: What exactly is adversity?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing stories about overcoming adversity and turning it into an adventure in this podcast. B...
Ep. 2: 5 stats about adversity that may surprise you
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick round-up of 5 stats about adversity that may make you think twice. In a nutshell: challenges...
Ep. 1: Intro to Bre (and to this podcast)
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In about 6.5 minutes, get to know me, why I'm launching this podcast, and what I hope you take away ...