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Life. On Purpose
Brandi Eilert
69 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
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Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
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Alternative Health
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Sports
Episodes (20/69)
Life. On Purpose
The Hidden Impact: A Bobsledder’s Fight for Brain Health; An Interview with William Person
Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Beyond the NBA: Joe Alexander on Self-Honesty, Failure, Growth, and Finding Purpose in the Space Between Dreams and Reality
Send us a text Joe Alexander is a professional basketball player and lifelong student of resilience. Born in Taiwan and raised across Asia and the United States, Joe’s journey to the NBA was anything but typical. After years overseas, he returned to the U.S. to play high school basketball in Maryland and went on to star at West Virginia University, where his work ethic and explosive talent made him one of the top prospects in the country. In 2008, he was selected 8th overall in the NBA Draft ...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Dr. Randall Turner on the Transformational Impact Practicing Integrative/Root Cause Medicine Has Had on Him and His Patients
Send us a text Dr. Randall Turner and I engage in a discussion centered on the principles of integrative medicine and the importance of addressing root causes of health issues. Randall shared his journey from traditional emergency medicine to a focus on integrative wellness, motivated by personal experiences, including the positive health changes he observed in his grandson. This conversation highlights the significance of a collaborative relationship between patients and healthcare pro...
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2 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Ayurvedic Expert Dr. John Douillard on Using Ancient Medical Wisdom for Emotional Detox, Gut Health and Longevity
Send us a text Dr. John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., is a globally recognized Ayurvedic expert. He is the author of 7 books and the founder of LifeSpa.com, a leading authority on evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare (the original longevity science). With over 40 years of experience as a practitioner, Dr. John provides a clear pathway to achieve lasting self-sufficient health, vitality, gut health, detoxification, and longevity. His journey began in 1986 when he studied Ayurveda in India. He then...
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3 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Jevon Brown-Simpson on Focusing On Identity And Purpose Beyond Athletic Competition
Send us a text Jevon Brown-Simpson, founder of Raise the Vibes, embarked on a life-changing journey after a challenging transition post-college. With a background as a community leader and a football team captain, the shift to corporate life tested his sense of worth and identity. This pivotal period of self-doubt and adaptation ignited his passion for mastering the power of mindset, leading to both personal and professional rejuvenation. Today, Jevon is dedicated to guiding people through th...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Pamela Peterson on the Importance of Understanding Yourself through Understanding Your History and the Surprises I Discovered in My Family Tree
Send us a text Pamela Peterson, Family Search Library VIP Hosting and Research Services Team member meets with me to discuss my experience with researching my family and uncovering so many unanswered questions about who i am and where I come from. Using the Family Search Library website to create my family tree, i discovered my Cherokee ancestors, the name of my grandmother's father (one of those juicy family secrets) as well as my noble scottish roots. To discover your own roots or build you...
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5 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Author Nick Peck on Using Sports as a Way Out of a Challenging Home Life and His Debut Novel "Only Way Out"
Send us a text Author and award-winning journalist Nick Peck discusses his debut novel "Only Way Out." Nick’s journey—from growing up in a home filled with challenges like substance abuse and poverty to finding hope and purpose through football—is one that’s incredibly inspiring. His debut novel, "Only Way Out," draws from his own experiences and tells the powerful story of Jaylen Pierre, a high-school senior navigating similar struggles. It’s a book that not only sheds light on r...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Tyler Finlayson of Rest Recovery Wellness on the Health Benefits of Sauna, Cold Plunge and Other Recovery Tools and Why His Family Chooses to Offer the Gift of Health
Send us a text Tyler Finlayson, owner of Rest Recovery Wellness in Bountiful, UT speaks about the benefits of recovery tools such as sauna, cold plunge, red light, hyperbaric chamber, compression, float spa, and PEMF therapy. We uncover his "why" - his urge to offer such health options to the general public, and how he and his wife Melissa prioritize health in their own family. To learn more or to schedule your free visit go to: https://www.restrecoverybountiful.com/ https://www.insta...
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6 months ago
31 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Author Cary Knox On The Relationship Between Faith and Sports and His New Book "I Believe: 40 Daily Devotionals for Illinois Sports Fans""
Send us a text Cary Knox is a Christian nonfiction author and retired head coach who has just written a one-of-a-kind personal devotion book that blends sports and faith, with a special emphasis on Illinois athletics. In I Believe!, Cary explores the legacies of Illinois sports legends like Red Grange, Dick Butkus, and George Halas, drawing powerful connections between their stories and Christian moral teachings. This devotional isn’t just for sports fans—it’s for anyone needing a spir...
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7 months ago
50 minutes

Life. On Purpose
The "Now-Ist" Billy Mandarino on the Power of Synchronistic Thinking and Recognizing the Signs That Show Up In Your Life
Send us a text Billy Mandarino is an author, speaker and Now-ist, teaching people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His hit book, The Now-ist is full of wisdom from his own journey. The inspiration and truth Billy Mandarino presents in his new book, The Now-ist is a life-changing creation. Billy dives deep into the essence of us all and breaks down present moment living in a very unique way. Links: Facebook Instagram YouTube Linkedin
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8 months ago
40 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Courtnie Nichols on What Being Married To a College Basketball Coach Has Taught Her About Business
Send us a textCourtnie Nichols, Founder and CEO of Travel Bash, a high-end boutique travel company, and wife to college basketball coach Darris Nichols discusses her article "What Being Married to a College Basketball Coach Has Taught Me About Business" as well as brutally honest takes on: what the grind is like (in basketball and business) choosing gratitude when it all feels too heavymanaging stressdefining failurenon traditional family life...and much more.
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11 months ago
1 hour 37 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Jess McCadam on Using Sports to Spread God's Love, Youth Sports, and Their Families Journey Through College Athletics, The NFL and Ministy
Send us a textJess McCadam discusses the journey through college athletics and the NFL, youth sports, her husband's path to God and using his position as strength and conditioning coach to strengthen and lead young men. And much, much more.We laugh, we cry, we reminisce on our over a decade of friendship in this world of sports!
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1 year ago
1 hour 22 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Amanda Mazey on Family Life in College Coaching, The Moves, The Lessons, Retirement, and What Life Looks Like When you Walk Away
Send us a textFollowing intense interest in my discussion on the coaching life, I am joined by my guest, Amanda Mazey, wife to now retired College Baseball Coach Randy Mazey to discusses the unique life of college coaching, the highs, the lows, the lessons and choosing when to walk away.
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Life. On Purpose
I Answer Your Questions! The Big Move, Dealing with Change, My Philosophies on Health and More
Send us a textI answer YOUR questions on being a college basketball family, the BIG move, dealing with change and much much more!
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Richard Hsung on the Chinese Immigrant Experience, Leaving Communist China as a Teen and How he Found his Purpose Editing his Mother's Memoir "Spring Flower"
Send us a textRichard Perkins Hsung was born in China in 1966 and was one of the first teens to leave China legally after Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Chicago and became a professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, retiring in 2022. He spent ten years editing and completing Spring Flower (Earnshaw Books) by his mother, Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins, MD. Jean Tren-Hwa Perkins was born unwanted d...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Author Merrie Reagan on Writing her Memoir and Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening Along the Way
Send us a textFormer educational tutor, small business owner, and part-time freelance news and feature article writer, Merrie H. Reagan resides in America, in the state of Massachusetts. She savors reading, writing, ballroom dancing, singing, homemaking, and yard work. Merrie watches varied public and network television programs, including All Things Bright and Beautiful, Call the Midwife, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, CBS Sunday Morning, and Funny You Should Ask. Her new book is Lif...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Life. On Purpose
CEO of "Work on Your Game Inc" Dre Baldwin on Creating the Life You Desire with Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative
Send us a textAs CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 33 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being viewed over 100 million times. Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Dr. Andrew Pope, M.D. on Stem Cell Therapy and Changing the Way Health Care is Delivered
Send us a textDr. Andrew Pope is a native of Kansas and attended the University of Kansas for his undergraduate training, where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Dr. Pope was then able to fulfill his passion for medicine by obtaining his Medical Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.Raised in a small town, Dr. Pope stayed true to his roots and pursued a Residency in Primary Care at Via Christi F...
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2 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Actress/Model & Transformational/Mindset Coach Louise Ashby On Turning Trauma into Triumph, Pain into Purpose
Send us a textWith an amazing life story full of twists of fate, actress and model Louise Ashby is a remarkable woman who, facing monumental obstacles beat the odds. The radical changes that Louise was forced to endure did not dis-empower her. To the contrary, she steadfastly pursued her lifelong goals and found success. This story is one of strength and hope, an affirmation of human willpower in the face of tragedy.After tragedy and a life altering accident that took her face, Louise attribu...
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2 years ago
55 minutes

Life. On Purpose
WVU Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Josh Eilert on Youth Burn Out, Managing Stress and His Own Health Practices
Send us a textYou know the movie "Love and Basketball"? Well this is an episode on "Life and Basketball."WVU Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Josh Eilert (my husband) discusses his thoughts on: Youth Sports Burn Out SpecializingHis Own Health RoutinesSocial MediaWe also discuss our parenting styles as it relates to sports (we're not raising super stars btw, but good people...anything else is on them) and so much more.
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2 years ago
53 minutes

Life. On Purpose
Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...