The FIRE Podcast
This podcast is dedicated to interviewing those who have overcome adversity and have become resilient through the challenges they have faced. I hope to inspire and give hope to those struggling by offering unique perspectives and incredible stories of those who have owned their trials.
Episodes
28 episodes
Be Careful, You Might Get Hooked with Jordan Pease
In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine to discuss his physical disability and how it has impacted his life. He was born with a rare disorder that leads to the connective tissue in the joints to harden making it very difficult for...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:09:57
Harnessing the Power of Your Voice with Pramit Bhargava
In this weeks episode I am joined by founder and CEO of Louie Voice Control Pramit Bhargava. It was a pleasure to catch up with Pramit and learn more about what caused him to lose his vision while in the midst of a very successful career and at...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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53:23
Look Up Move Forward with Becky Andrews
In this weeks episode I sat down with Becky Andrews. Becky is the owner of Resilient Solutions Inc. and the founder of a non-profit called Oasis Center for Hope. She has also written a book and run 9 marathons. Becky certainly knows what it mea...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:38
Trials and Triumphs with Tristan Smith
In this weeks episode I was joined by a friend of mine Tristan Smith. Tristan survived an airplane crash and while it changed his life forever he hasn't let this situation stop him. Tristan has an incredible attitude and I so appreciate his per...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:06
A Trip down Memory Lane and Beyond with Charlie Collins
This week I was joined by best selling author and international motivational speaker Mr. Charlie Collins. I am so excited for you guys to get to know Charlie and his incredible story. Charlie lost his vision at a young age and was robbed of wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:33
The 50-Year Secret with Julie MacNeil
This week I had the privilege of sitting down with a multi award winning author, international traveler/ speaker and business owner. Julie has been a friend of mine for over a decade and I am so excited for you guys to check out this episode an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:14
Tougher Than a Bullet with Deserae Turner
This week I had the privilege to interview Deserae Turner. Des was shot and left for dead by who she thought were "close friends" near a canal in Smithfield utah almost 4 years ago. She was found 8 or so hours later and immediately rushed to th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:49
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This is a special episode for my loyal listeners, I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I decided to bring my daughter on to help share some joy with you all and I am super excited to be bringing you this message...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:28
Shoot the Bull with Scott and Will
In this weeks episode I am joined by some long time friends and co-hosts of Shoot the Bull Scott and Will. We talked about some of the trials and challenges they faced as well as some of the great times they had living in the country. We also t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:21:10
Afflicted with Jacquelyn Phillips
In this weeks episode I sat down with a friend and colleague to discuss her medical journey with her son. From a very young age he had all sorts of difficulties including skin rashes and bumps among many infections etc. They spent about 6 years...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:02:48
Relentlessly Resilient with Jennie Taylor
This week I am joined by co-host of Relentlessly Resilient Jennie Taylor. We had a fantastic conversation about the life she was building with her Husband and kids and then she went into detail about when she received the very unfortunate news ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:15:57
Defying the Odds with Nick and Larisse Skene
This week I had the privilege of sitting down with and talking to Nick and Larisse Skene. Nick suffered from testicular cancer and had to undergo some very intense surgeries as well as other very difficult treatments. Larisse was his rock durin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:12:26
Seeing the Champion Within with Tyler Merren
This week I had the privilege to sit down with three time paralympic athlete and motivational speaker Tyler Merren. We had an excellent conversation about Tyler losing his vision and dealing with all the complications and adaptations one deals ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:17
W.T.F. Winning The Fight with Shawn Paulsen
In this weeks episode I had the privilege of sitting down with and talking to Shawn Paulsen about his incredible journey. Shawn has faced a series of medical set backs that have been extremely difficult. Despite those hurdles Shawn continues to...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:22
Healing Loudly with Kassie Anderson
In this episode I sit down with Kassie and discuss everything she has faced since her senior year in high school. Kassie found out she was expecting at a young age and felt like she needed to jump in to marriage for the child's sake. That ended...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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2:16:05
Grow Through What You Go Through with Sarah Bate
In this episode I sit down with Sarah whom I was recently introduced too. Sarah was born in Brazil and moved to the US at the age of 17. However, the trials started much earlier than 17 as she explains throughout the show. Sarah really went thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:10:39
Rolling with Mr. Jones
In this episode I sit down with someone I recently met named Jimmy. Jimmy has a phenomenal story and an amazing outlook and attitude about life. Jimmy was in an accident at a young age which entailed him rolling his truck and as a result of thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:19:26
Losing your Sight Doesn't Mean You Have to Give up on Your Vision!
In this episode I sit down with a good friend of mine Sachin. Sachin moved to the US at the age of 17 to begin his studies at Utah State University. When he first moved to the US he relied on others to help him as he was unaware of the tools an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:08
The Life of a Caretaker Through Rosie's Eyes
In this episode I sit down with my wife's Aunt Rosie and talk to her about her experiences as a caretaker. Her late husband was diagnosed with Kenedy's disease shortly after they were first married. I really appreciate her perspective on how sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:16
How to Heal the Mind Body and Soul
On this episode I sit down with a close family friend Altee and talk about her challenges as a woman going through a very difficult divorce and right in the midst of that separation giving birth to a little girl who would be diagnosed with cyst...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:16
Ain't nothin' can get this cowboy down
In this episode I sit down with a friend of mine who from the time of birth under went a variety of challenges as he was born prematurely and as a result lost his vision. He went on to experience some very difficult things in life but despite t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:23:33
Q&A with Q&A
On this episode I sit down with my wife Amanda and answer some of the most common questions we get asked. We talked about blindness, disability, parenting, fears, embarrassing moments and so much more. This episode shares our view on what it's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:19
Conquering Food Addiction and Self Doubt with Healthy Habits
In this episode I sit down with my cousin and talk about her amazing weight loss journey. She struggled with her weight for years and tried just about every diet in the books. She talks about the program she finally found that worked for her an...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:27
Expectant Mother is Rocked by an Unexpected Tragedy!
On this episode I have my sister-in-law on to talk about losing her husband while being pregnant with twins. Despite the tremendous heartache, loneliness, and despair Carly faces, she continues to do incredible things and is very inspirin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:56
Losing her Sight Doesn't Mean she has Lost Sight
In this episode I sit down with my wife Amanda and interview her about losing her sight at the age of 14 do to an allergic reaction to acne medicine. Her account of this experience is incredible and I can't wait for you guys to hear it. The nam...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:35