The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
117. Loren Ridinger: Turning Pain into Purpose – How Grief Became My Greatest Strength
26 Nov 2024
What if your greatest pain could become your most powerful purpose? In this first live-audience episode, Loren Ridinger shares her deeply personal journey of transforming grief, loss, and hardship into a purposeful life. Her story is a testament to the power of mindset and importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community during the darkest moments. Have you experienced a challenge that reshaped your life? Share your story in the comments, and let’s inspire each other to keep moving forward. Pre-Order “Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?” Loren Ridinger’s book here: https://amzn.to/4fKJa2I Connect with Loren Ridinger: Website: https://bit.ly/3ZnKvqF Instagram: https://bit.ly/4fHeoI1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OpZdad Facebook: https://bit.ly/3OnLmRV X.com: https://bit.ly/3V8k8lS 00:00 Intro of Show and Guest 07:10 Getting a Job Due to Parents’ Expectations 07:55 Loren and JR’s Big Vision 13:35 The Belief that Pushed Loren to See Her Own Capabilities 21:30 From $25 Weeks to $5 Billion Company 25:00 JR’s Passing After the COVID Vaccine Booster 27:42 Turning the Grief into Purpose 33:08 “Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?” 40:05 What Does It Take to Stay at the Top? 46:45 Importance of Struggle for Success 49:20 Taking Health Care Choices into Our Own Hands 52:53 What’s the Future for Loren Ridinger? 1:00:03 Elevating the People in Your Inner Circle 1:04:22 Stepping Outside the Box and Committing to Your Goals 1:05:54 Gary’s Impact to Loren and JR’s Lives 1:07:33 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” GET GARY’S WEEKLY TIPS ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU EIGHT SLEEP - SAVE $350 ON THE POD 4 ULTRA WITH CODE “GARY”: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E BODY HEALTH - USE CODE “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD - 91 ESSENTIAL MINERALS PER PINCH! 10% OFF USE CODE "ULTIMATE10": https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa ELEVATE YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT: https://bit.ly/3zYwtSl THE COLD LIFE - BOOST RECOVERY & WELL-BEING WITH THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp KETTLE & FIRE - SAVE 20% ON 100% GRASS-FED BONE BROTH USE CODE "ULTIMATEHUMAN": https://bit.ly/3BaTzW5 MASA CHIPS - GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST $50+ ORDER: https://bit.ly/40LVY4y PARKER PASTURES - GET PREMIUM GRASS-FED MEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/4hHcbhc SHOP GARY’S TOP-RATED PRODUCTS & EXCLUSIVE DEALS: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Connect with Gary Brecka: Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H X.com: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download the “Ultimate Human Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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So often in my life, I've met people who say, well, I became a doctor because that's what my dad expected. And you often meet people, and I'm sure you have too, that become somebody that they never meant to be. And if I hadn't came home and told my dad I was leaving and I was going to do this thing called the internet, I would have been somebody I wasn't supposed to be.
You didn't go into a pathway that was already laid for you. You didn't have a mentor guiding you through every step of the way. We didn't have any money. You went from $25 a week to a billion dollar company.
I would watch Dara get up on stage, you know, a little platform in front. And he would tell people one day people are going to buy their products online. The people in the room, they'd look at him like he was crazy. He goes, it doesn't matter what they think, Lauren. What matters is what you think. What do you think? Do you think we can do it?
Do you believe what I tell you when I tell you we can change the world, you and I? Because that's all that matters to me.
I always get on your stage and I tell the people it's because I know that we can't change the world on our own, but I'm smart enough to know that with a like-minded group of people, we can make a massive impact.
The only thing I know that can change the world is people.
Lots of people talk about the mindset that you have to have to keep going and the tenacity. What does it take when you're at the top? Because you've gotten there and stayed there.
I'll tell you all about it. The number one thing, and Jer and I lived our life with this, is...
Welcome to the Ultimate Human Podcast, where we explore the stories and strategies behind extraordinary individuals who push the boundaries of human potential. And today we're joined by my personal and close friend, the incredible Lauren Redinger, a trailblazer in the world of e-commerce, beauty, and entrepreneurship.
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