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Freedom Stories
by Don Dequine
Welcome to the Freedom Stories Podcast with Dr. Don Dequine PT, DPT, CSCS, sharing stories of ordinary people who have made simple choices that over time have resulted in extraordinary transformations.Through years of working as a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Dequine has been an eye witness to the spirit of the overcomer. To combat a world that is riddled with false motivations, fear, and doubt, he will be sharing relatable and encouraging stories of people who have made the choice to overcome.
Episodes
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Overcoming the Miles with Henry Rokusek
In this episode, we sit down with Henry Rokusek—an ultramarathon runner ranked second in Kansas for his incredible race times. Henry shares the highs and lows of his running career, from the grueling setbacks to the breakthrough moments that kept him chasing the finish line. He opens up about the...
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Overcoming the Impossible: Lee Bramlett
From remote villages to unreached people groups, Lee Bramlett has spent his life learning languages that have never been written—then helping translate the Bible into those tongues for the very first time. In this powerful episode, Lee shares what it's like to be a linguistic pioneer, why every...
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From Abandonment to Abundance: Gwen Kennedy’s Journey to Purpose in Christ
When Gwen Kennedy was abandoned at a young age, her world was turned upside down. But in the midst of pain, a persistent friend continued to point her to Jesus—planting the seeds of hope that would change her life. Eventually, Gwen accepted an invitation to church, and that moment marked the...
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Overcoming Setbacks: Reese Messer's Journey from Heartbreak to Hope
In this inspiring episode, volleyball standout Reese Messer opens up about the highs and lows of her journey—sharing how it felt to be cut from the tryout for the USA team, what drives her passion for the game, and how she’s channeling that energy into her college career. Reese talks about the...
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Overcoming the Mission: A Veteran and Cop's Journey of Resilience
In this powerful episode, we're joined by Bart, a retired police officer and well decorated military veteran, who opens up about his incredible journey. Tune in to hear firsthand stories from his time in law enforcement and the military, the challenges he faced, and the lasting impact those...
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Reshaping the Fitness Industry with Caleb Burgess
Caleb Burgess is a passionate fitness professional on a mission to reshape the personal training industry. In this series, he opens up about his journey from aspiring trainer to certified expert, sharing the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way. With a clear vision for the...
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Overcoming Unexpected Paths with Tobias Sickler
Tobias' journey has been one of resilience and transformation. Starting at a rigorous boarding school, he faced early challenges that shaped his discipline and determination. This drive led him to the military, where he learned leadership and perseverance in demanding environments. Now, as a...
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Overcoming Setbacks: Dr. Evan's Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist
Join Dr. Evan on this inspiring episode as he shares his personal journey to becoming a physical therapist. Discover how a significant setback transformed into a crucial turning point in his career, teaching him valuable lessons about resilience, determination, and the power of embracing...
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Overcoming Adversity: Faith, Patience, and Resilience with Tom Dujenski
Tom's journey with a spinal tumor was a testament to the power of faith and support. Leaning on his faith, he found strength and hope during his darkest days. The encouragement from family, friends, and his medical team provided a vital lifeline, reminding him he wasn’t alone. Grateful for the...
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Overcoming the Pressures of Social Media with Blane Deppe
Join Blane Deppe in this eye-opening episode as he delves into the profound impact of social media on personal identity and body image. Blane shares his journey through the pressures and expectations amplified by digital platforms, exploring how these influences have shaped his life and the lives...
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Overcoming Abandonment and How to Find Faith Through it All with Ana Martens
Step into Ana's inspiring journey as she reveals her remarkable life story. From overcoming childhood abandonment to navigating through loss and finding profound love and faith, Ana's resilience shines through every chapter. Join us as Ana shares her gratitude and the lessons learned along her...
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Overcoming Struggles On the Inside and Out with Martha Willmoth
Meet Martha—a heartfelt podcast where we dive deep into the life of Martha, a cancer survivor, devoted mom, loving grandma, and cherished friend. Martha shares her experiences, offering a raw and honest look at what the aftermath of cancer truly entails. From navigating the complexities of...
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Overcoming Genetic Challenges and How to Stay Positive with CJ Hebert
Since birth, CJ has encountered adversity due to his two genetic conditions: multiple hereditary exostoses and proximal focal femoral deficiency. Despite these challenges, he considers himself among the rarest of the rare and wouldn't change a thing. Supported by a loving family and devoted...
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Overcoming Grief and Pain with Nathan Basden
In the midst of the world's sorrow and pain, a glimmer of hope persists. It's the hope of uncovering one's truth and embracing one's identity. Nathan's story exemplifies this journey—a journey marked by the exploration of his faith, mental health, and physical well-being. Through resilience and...
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Overcoming Doubt: Embracing Inner and Outer Beauty Against All Odds with Valene
Join Valene on her journey as she shares the profound lesson of embracing beauty both within and without. As a devoted mother of three, she imparts this wisdom to her children, cherishing life and family above all else. Through unwavering faith in God, Valene's enduring relationship serves as a...
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Overcoming the Challenges of Running with Morgan
Morgan passionately shares how running has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of her life, detailing her upcoming goals with unwavering enthusiasm. In recounting her journey, she candidly discusses the challenges posed by injuries, emphasizing the valuable lessons she has gleaned from...
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Overcoming Misery and Pain with Elizabeth Birger
Elizabeth courageously opens up about her journey, triumphing over misery and pain in the realms of doctors, injuries, and physical therapists. Through her story, she aims to reassure others that they are not alone in their struggles—emphasizing the power of perseverance and setting goals. In a...
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Overcoming the Doubt of Others with Alexandra
On this month’s podcast, we have Alexandra. She explains her life from growing up as a child in humble beginnings to now a Triathlete for Team USA and a Boston Marathon qualifier! Listen to her journey of overcoming doubt from others. Take a listen to learn more!
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Overcoming The Storm with Meredith Hauck
The storm is coming! I AM the storm! Meredith talks about her cancer journey and how she overcame the battle. She is one strong individual. Listen to how she overcame the storm and what advice she gives to others.
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Overcoming the Puzzle with Dr. Joel
Dr. Joel is our guest on this month’s podcast which is Physical Therapy Month. He is from a tiny town called Mankato, Kansas where he grew up playing sports and spending time with his four brothers. His love for physical therapy started with his physical therapist in high school. He loves...
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Overcoming the Struggles of an Athlete to a Coach with Eladio Valdez
Wow, wow, wow, what a story! Eladio Valdez shares his running journey from being a runner himself to his journey as a coach today. He shares what it is like to be in the shoes of his runners. Eladio would describe himself as the “Unofficial mayor of the running community.” Take a listen to hear...
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Overcoming a Barrier to Give a Life with Susan Mohn
Everyone meet Susan. Susan is an inspiring woman; she has a family of four with two daughters. Today on the Freedom Stories Podcast Coach Megan and Susan discuss the story of how she decided to donate her kidney. She talks about the nudges that were pushing her to donate to somebody. Susan…
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Overcoming Adversity with a Smile with Konlynn Druse
Konlynn goes to the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS. She will graduate in the Spring of 2024 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. Konlynn is also on the track team and where she throws the javelin. Konlynn has a sister and two…
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Overcoming the Restrictions of Life with Lorrie Nelson
Farm. Faith. Family. Flowers. What connects these four words? The answer is this week's guest, Lorrie! Lorrie is from KS and grew up on a farm. She has a husband of 40 years this year and four wonderful sons. Her family even owns Family Tree Nursery. Lorrie and Coach Megan discuss her faith...
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Overcoming a Snowboarding Accident with Dr. Donny Dequine
This month, we have our very own, Donny Dequine, sharing his story. Dr. Donny Dequine, PT, DPT, CSCS is an Azusa Pacific University grad. Dr. Donny (Don) was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area where he developed his passion for all sports, but found a unique love for the game of…
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Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health with Roger Lippert
Roger is a 63 year old male who served as a parametric and now educates other first responders at Johnson County Community College. He has a wife and two children and three grandchildren. Roger worked for 34 years and retired in 2019 as a parametric. His body started to get worn down over the...
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Celebrating National PT Month with Dr. Timothy Mahoney
Dr. Timothy Mahoney, PT, DPT, OCS, was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. He has two sisters and a brother, who were raised in a faith family, living a very active nature. Dr. Tim recalls playing sports after sports in high school: baseball, basketball, and football. He got a scholarship to play...
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Celebrating National PT Month with Dr. Emmie Witham
Dr. Emmie Witham, PT, DPT, is a University of Kansas grad for undergrad and PT school. Dr. Emmie is originally from Iowa City, IA, and she grew up in a big family of four kids. Dr. Emmie had parents who were in medicine. Her dad worked at the University of Iowa hospital, and her mom was a...
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Overcoming a Horrible Accident, Step by Step with Phyllis Edmond
Show Notes: Phyllis is a 74 year old woman who is from Oskaloosa, KS and worked as a dental hygienist for fifty two years. She is a widow with three beautiful girls. Phyllis leads a bible study for women to get closer to God, and she even writes them! She is a people person. In eighth grade, she...
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Overcoming Running with Mark Horrigan
Mark is a fifty-eight years young man who lives in the Kansas City area. He is happily married to his wife, Karen, who met at St. John’s College, celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary this year. Mark grew up playing little league sports in Colorado; he played basketball in high school, which...
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Overcoming the Injury with a Positive Mindset with Cara Shonamon
Hello, meet Cara! Cara was the daughter of missionaries, which led her to move many times! She went to a Christian college, south of Chicago, to play soccer. Currently, Cara, her husband, and their three kids reside on a farm in Kansas. Cara is a pastor who still plays a Monday night soccer…
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Overcoming Perpetual Pain with Rachel Dotson
Rachel started having pain in her right hip at the age of fourteen. When she started experiencing pain, she jumped from doctor to doctor trying to find some answers. Each doctor gave contradicting information which led to confusion, frustration, and resentment. Coming from a big family of six...
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Stuck in the Pain Cycle with Robin Van De Voorde
Robin grew up competing in various activities, constantly pushing her body to the maximum. She started experiencing pain, but she just threw some dirt on it and moved on. She was trapped in a vicious pain cycle from exercising, which led to injury and frustration. Robin described feeling humbled...
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Overcoming Chronic Pain with Erin Pogue
On this episode of the Freedom Stories Podcast, we have Erin Pogue joining us. Erin went from living a very active lifestyle to being consumed by chronic pain and having difficulties functioning day-to-day. She started to feel hopeless and stuck in her pain until she came to Freedom and found...
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Overcoming Age as an Ultra Marathon Runner
Can you imagine what it would be like to run a 100-mile race? On this month’s episode of the Freedom Stories Podcast we welcome Ultra Marathon Runner, Debbie. Age is just a number for Debbie. She believes in the “use it or lose it” method when it comes to fitness and will not allow her age nor...
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Overcoming the Stress of Being a Police Officer with Christina Batalia
Next on the Freedom Stories Podcast is Training Center Member, Christina Batalia. Not only is she a wife and mother of two, but she is also a police officer. Many of us do not have the stress of being in law enforcement, however we all have stressors in our life. Food, medicine, and coffee are…
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Overcoming Persistent Pain with Lindsey Simoes
This month, the Freedom Stories Podcast welcomes Lindsey Simoes. Lindsey’s running career started out very promising. She was able to complete a 5k at eight months pregnant. Shortly after, she started to experience different injuries but pushed through the pain. Eventually, the pain became...
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Overcoming a Brain Tumor with Coach Tinman
Next on the Freedom Stories Podcast, we welcome the extremely driven and talented, Coach Tom “Tinman” Schwartz. He has been coaching runners and other endurance athletes for over 30 years including state champions, national champions, Olympic trials qualifiers, world team qualifiers, and world...
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Overcoming Loneliness and Despair with Joel McQueen
This month, we have our very own, Joel McQueen, sharing his story. Joel is the first guest to not discuss how he overcame a physical injury but rather how he overcame adversities in every form. Joel moved to Kansas expecting to play collegiate football and live a better life than what was offered...
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Overcoming an Injury as a Teenage Athlete
Next up on the Freedom Stories podcast is Katie Moore, a young and accomplished D1 runner. As a high schooler, Katie’s sophomore year was one for the books. Katie’s 4x8 team set a Kansas state record, and ended up finishing runner-up as a team for the season. Her junior year, she started to…
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Overcoming Runners Dystonia with Julianne Dillon
This month, the Freedom Stories Podcast is enthused to present the first installment of Julianne Dillon’s story, who is a highly decorated D1 athlete that is facing a rare movement disorder. As Julianne started training for a half marathon, she began to notice a lack of coordination in her right...
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Overcoming Back Pain with Daryl Perry
Daryl is welcomed onto the Freedom Stories Podcast to tell his life story and his experience as what he calls an “orthopedic nightmare”. Daryl opens up about the motorcycle accident that he endured, which in turn, resulted in a crippling back injury. From facing excruciating pain, fear of...
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Perseverance with Kelley Spaulding
Kelley joins the Freedom Stories Podcast to talk about her life story and her fitness journey. She describes her fitness experience through time, not being able to keep weight off, and having two knee replacements by her early 50s. Her fear of re-injuring her knees made her stop exercising and at...
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Introducing Freedom Stories
Welcome to the Freedom Stories Podcast with Dr. Don Dequine PT, DPT, CSCS, sharing stories of ordinary people who have made simple choices that over time have resulted in extraordinary transformations. Through years of working as a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Dequine has been an…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Freedom Stories Podcast with Dr. Don Dequine PT, DPT, CSCS, sharing stories of ordinary people who have made simple choices that over time have resulted in extraordinary transformations.Through years of working as a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Dequine has been an eye witness to the spirit of the overcomer. To combat a world that is riddled with false motivations, fear, and doubt, he will be sharing relatable and encouraging stories of people who have made the choice to overcome.
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Welcome to the Freedom Stories Podcast with Dr. Don Dequine PT, DPT, CSCS, sharing stories of ordinary people who have made simple choices that over time have resulted in extraordinary transformations.Through years of working as a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Dequine has been an eye...
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