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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 49 MIN

E83: John O'Leary | Love, Pain, & What it Means to Overcome

from The Overcomers Podcast · host Kristen Bruinius

This episode is one I won’t forget.I sat down with John O'Leary, and his story is powerful, but what stayed with me even more was what carried him through it.This is a conversation about love, real love.The kind of love that shows up in the hardest moments.The kind that doesn’t fix everything, but makes it possible to keep going.On this episode we talk about:• the role of parents (especially fathers) in shaping resilience• why our kids are struggling more than ever• how social media is quietly impacting mental health• what to do when you feel overwhelmed or stuck• and why you don’t need to have all the answers to make a differenceThere’s also a reminder in here that I think every mom needs to hear:You don’t need to be perfect.You just need to be present.If you’re in a hard season… if you’re questioning if what you’re doing matters… if you’re raising kids in a world that feels overwhelming…This episode is for you.And if someone comes to mind while you’re listening—send it to them. 💛

This episode is one I won’t forget.I sat down with John O'Leary, and his story is powerful, but what stayed with me even more was what carried him through it.This is a conversation about love, real love.The kind of love that shows up in the hardest moments.The kind that doesn’t fix everything, but makes it possible to keep going.On this episode we talk about:• the role of parents (especially fathers) in shaping resilience• why our kids are struggling more than ever• how social media is quietly impacting mental health• what to do when you feel overwhelmed or stuck• and why you don’t need to have all the answers to make a differenceThere’s also a reminder in here that I think every mom needs to hear:You don’t need to be perfect.You just need to be present.If you’re in a hard season… if you’re questioning if what you’re doing matters… if you’re raising kids in a world that feels overwhelming…This episode is for you.And if someone comes to mind while you’re listening—send it to them. 💛

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