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Celebrate the Struggle
by Jennifer Hobbs
Life is full of struggles and challenges, some of which try to tear us down. But we stand back up when we fall down. We become stronger and sometimes more determined. On this show we are going to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We are going to talk about topics that may be difficult since most will have stigmas that exist in our society. This show will overcome the fears of those stigmas to open up, be vulnerable, and chat about the struggles and where life has brought us.
Episodes
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I’ve been quiet long enough! Who’s still out there?
It’s better to ask for forgiveness right? Time to ruffle some feathers.
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"I couldn't keep the mask on any longer. I had to get on a mission of self-care." -Scott Grotbo
Scott Grotbo joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today. After 28 years of service in the Air Force, this retired veteran now owns and leads a veteran retreat called Moraine View R & R where he is working to provide a space for veterans to come for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual...
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Celebrate the Struggle with Author Emily Jacobs, Author of "Live Your Life For You, Not Your Mom"
Emily joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today as she shares how her journey unexpectedly changed her plans for the future. After 20 years working as a nurse, Emily's path shifted to coaching others in areas of health and wellness. As a child, Emily learned a lot of tools from her relationship…
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Retrain your brain: Jennifer & Del Saam chat about anger
Del Saam joins me again on Celebrate the Struggle to chat about the affects of PTS and how it can resonate in the form of anger. Anger is a common characteristic in individuals who struggle with the affects of trauma. Del tells us about his journey to work on learning new tools to reshape our...
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"It took me eight years to learn how to sleep." - Del Saam discusses the post traumatic growth journey.
Del Saam joins me today on Celebrate the Struggle to discuss how his struggles with post traumatic stress have led him on a journey of healing. The journey continues as Del, an Army Veteran, now dedicates his life to serving others as he continues on. his post traumatic growth journey. Del is a...
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October 6th Cawvey Day
Cawvey Day is a day that we remember our fallen sister and NUMBER 2, Jessica Cawvey. We love you Cawvster!
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"Sharing my story has helped me to heal." -Jill Riley
Jilly Riley joins me today on Celebrate the Struggle to share her story. Abandoned twice in two different countries, the trauma started at a young age. Jill learned how to put on a face that wouldn't allow others to know what was really going on in her life. After being adopted, her adoptive…
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Don't be your biggest adversary!
What are the things in your life that hold you back the most? What self-limiting beliefs to you carry with you that you haven't even identified that you are hanging on to them? For me, I am my biggest adversary. I am the one that I battle with the most to get out of my head. I see that. I know...
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Legacies live on. RIP Steve Cole
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” Peter Stople
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Be stronger than your inner critic!
Jennifer "Taz" Vazquez joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today to chat about her journey and how she has grown stronger than her inner critic. After dedicating over twenty-five years in a successful military career, Taz continued to battle depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She is…
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Relapsing from a bad habit doesn't mean you failed and have to return to it.
Air Force and Army Veteran, Cory Schidler, joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today. After two decades serving in the military Cory now continues to serve others as a Behavior Change Health Coach. Cory is the owner of Core Fitness AZ. After getting the courage to open up his own gym, Cory was...
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"Figure out what you are passionate about and make a plan."- Jeremy Wells
Jeremy Wells joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today to chat about his journey to becoming a business owner of Wells Firearms & Training. Wells is an Army Veteran whose passion for weapons and teaching others has led him down a path to doing just that. Wells educates others on firearms safety…
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What is post traumatic growth?
I think by now we have all heard the term "post traumatic stress disorder" or PTSD, but have you heard about post traumatic growth? Post traumatic growth is the journey that one can take after trauma that comes to them. To connect with me more about this or my podcast Celebrate the Struggle just...
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Stick it out with me!
Sometimes things in our lives that we are hoping and praying for, don't happen as quickly as we would like. Remember to stay true to yourself and stick it out. Sounds cheesy...but follow your heart!
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Make Self-Care a Priority
Things are going crazy hay-wire in our world and that doesn't mean things slow down at home or in your personal/professsional life. Remember to breathe and take time for yourself. Take at least 30 minutes for a little bit of self-care because that is the priority!
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Life is not linear
Life is not linear. It is full of ups and downs. I encourage you to focus on the strength that got you to where you are today rather than your shortcomings. I challenge you to not focus on other's shortcomings all the time. "It is not so difficult to develop a loving attitude toward yourself and...
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Where are you going?
We don't always have to know exactly where we are going. However, it is best that we take time to pause and allow ourselves to just breathe and JUST BE. As Anina Blankenship mentioned in my very first episode of Celebrate the Struggle, let's be "human beings rather than human doers". After taking...
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Celebrate the Struggle with Jared Diehl: Living to Thrive Rather than Survive
At twenty-two Jared Diehl was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and joins me today to share about how he has not allowed his struggles to keep him from making an impact in this world. Jared shares about his suicidal ideations and his attempt to take his life which left him in a coma. Seven days…
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Give yourself some grace. You’re doing great!
Inspired from the words of a friend, remember today that you are doing good!
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Off on a tangent with the Wildman
Wildman joins me on the show to chat about something we never got to because we got off on a tangent. Check it out as we chat more about Care in the Community.
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Once a Marine always a Marine
Anthony joins me on the show today to chat about growing up as a military brat, then on to becoming a Veteran himself. We chat about his perseverance as he juggles being a full-time student, working part-time, and caring for a new baby.
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Be Vulnerable
Give yourself permission to be vulnerable. Overcome the fear and judgement and trust that you know what you are doing! “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”- Brené Brown
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Finish this sentence...fun with Perry the Wildman
Trivia time with Perry the Wildman. Listen as he is put on the spot and expected to finish the sentence.
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It is not the critic who counts. - Theodore Roosevelt
Criticism can be constructive at times. It can push us to be and do better. Unfortunately, criticism can also have the opposite effect. It can break us down and bring on a negative self-image. Remember, "it is not the critic who counts." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Find your power within!
Tuesday reflection was so needed for me. I must find it within me to overcome the frustrating times. I will be grateful and not angry! I will be positive and not negative! I will find the power within me to be resilient. I WILL!
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Dr. Ann James tells us about how her WHY helped her find her purpose to help others find financial confidence and freedom.
My finance battle buddy, Dr. Ann James, joins me today on Celebrate the Struggle to chat about how her WHY led her to helping military veterans reclaim their confidence in managing their finances. There was a time when Ann was not in the position to care for her daughter financially, or at least,...
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Four Types of Symptoms of PTSD
We chatted last week about post traumatic stress disorder and who has it. Recently when I was doing research on PTSD, I read in a book called Ghosts Within: Journeying Through PTSD by Gary Leech. In there, Leech writes about how PTSD results in a person exhibiting "disruptive physical reactions…
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Tuesday Reflection: Be okay with being uncomfortable!
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable! No one said it was going to be easy but you are way stronger than the fear or anything that will be thrown at you!
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Air Force Veteran & Author, Doug Berry, finds inspiration in his own backyard.
When Doug's children were younger he enjoyed reading to them and always wanted to write a children's book of his own. He hadn't thought of an idea for a children's book until one day when his son finds a baby rabbit in their backyard. It was that adventure that inspired so much more. Doug has…
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What is PTSD and who has it?
There are so many stigmas out there about PTSD. One of them being that only combat veterans suffer from this disorder, which is not the case. Anyone who has experienced a traumatic event can potentially deal with post traumatic stress.
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“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Ghandi
Sometimes we give way too much time and space to the things that consume us and our time. Take time to reflect today. What kind of legacy are you going to leave behind?
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Joey Richardson Author of the Burning Storm Series
Joey Richardson joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today as we chat about his journey and finding his purpose and passion as a writer, father, and husband. As a fourth-generation soldier, Joey isn't the first in his family to serve his country with pride. We chat about how the transition to...
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Santa or Stalin Part 2
Today the Wildman and Jennifer take it from where they left off last week chatting about Santa or Stalin. In case you missed last week's, be sure to check it out so you know what we are talking about. It is all about growth and identifying who we DO NOT want to be in those impulsive moments of...
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Vietnam War Remembrance Day
Thank you to all Vietnam Veterans! Your sacrifice was one that NONE of us will ever be able to understand.
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"You are the only person that will be there for yourself 100% of the time." -Dylan Sessler
Dylan Sessler joins me on Celebrate the Struggle to chat about how his journey led him to a point where he started to ponder the question "how did I get here" after having suicidal ideations. It was then that he really started to dive deep into that question and have those difficult discussions...
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Santa or Stalin?
For someone who suffers from PTSD, sometimes the response to a stimulus is not EXACTLY appropriate. Today Perry the Wildman and I chat about how this looks in our lives. You never know who you are going to get, Santa or Stalin. Stay tuned for more on this topic next week.
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Self-talk reflection time
Can you imagine the things we would be capable of if we did a lot more positive self-talk as opposed to negative self-talk?
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A Marine Mother's Perspective with Shari Kuhlman
Shari Kuhlman, a proud Marine momma, joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today to chat about her desire to help her soldier and others the best way that she can. After her son enlisted into the Marines two years ago, she immediately started brainstorming ways to help on the home front. She then...
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Vietnam Veterans WELCOME HOME
To all you Vietnam Veterans, WELCOME HOME and thank you so much for sacrificing so much.
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PTSD and the Brain
Perry and Jen chat about what is real life evidence when it comes to PTSD and the brain!
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Wisdom Wednesday thanks to ol' Teddy Roosevelt
HUMP DAY! If you didn't check out yesterday's episode about shame and shame gremlins, be sure to. Today we reflect upon the powerful words of Theodore Roosevelt. Ask yourself, are you the critic, or are you the one daring greatly?
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Tuesday Reflection: Shame Gremlins
I am listening to Brene Brown's The Power of Vulnerability on Audible. She is so insightful and pretty witty folks! You should check her out. Today I chat a little bit about her teachings of the shame gremlins and how to overcome them!
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"I am still on my road to recovery." Jason McCormick
Jason McCormick joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today with powerful words that each one of us need to hear. As we chat about his military career, the struggles with transition, and having empathy for others, he shares with us how he use to lack compassion. "If the Army wanted me to have...
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Fun Facts with Perry the Wildman
Today we change it up a bit and enjoy a fun interview with Perry the Wildman about a few of his military likes and dislikes.
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Tuesday Reflection on Self-Truths vs Self-Lies
I highly encourage you to take sometime after listening to this episode to recognize your self-truths vs self-lies.
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"If family is not number one, my priorities are all out of whack." Great insight from Keith McKeever the host of Battle Buddy Podcast
Keith McKeever joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today! Fellow Air Force Veteran, Real Estate Agent, and Podcaster of "Battle Buddy Podcast". When it came to Keith's attention on social media that there were trends amongst the veteran issues he was hearing about. It was then that he decided to...
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First world problems and some positivity on the CRAZY TRAIN!
Hahahha I can't help but call myself the crazy train sometimes. I can be rather random, BUT HEY, I'm also very insightful. Check out todays quick episode to hear some insight from me and a conversation I had last evening. Also, check out my first world problem BUT my celebration!
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Bringing in March with the Wildman
Perry the Wildman chats about the continuing process of filing a claim and his triggering appointment he had this week. We got your 6 Perry! Love ya Battle!
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Tuesday reflection on the Crazy Train- Enjoy
An amazing quote from the book The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing From the Frontlines of PTSD Science.
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After 30 years in the Marine Corps, Michael continues to serve through his community and passion to help and bring awareness.
Michael Gasperini joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today. A proud Marine veteran, married to a Marine veteran, served over thirty years in the service and has since focused that passion for service to giving back. Michael and his wife volunteer for a number of organizations to help support...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Life is full of struggles and challenges, some of which try to tear us down. But we stand back up when we fall down. We become stronger and sometimes more determined. On this show we are going to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We are going to talk about topics that may be difficult since most will have stigmas that exist in our society. This show will overcome the fears of those stigmas to open up, be vulnerable, and chat about the struggles and where life has brought us.
HOSTED BY
Jennifer Hobbs
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Life is full of struggles and challenges, some of which try to tear us down. But we stand back up when we fall down. We become stronger and sometimes more determined. On this show we are going to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. We are going to talk about topics that may be difficult since...
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Celebrate the Struggle is created and hosted by Jennifer Hobbs.
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