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Life's Valleys and Mountaintops

by Gina Johnson

These are the archived interviews. We share stories of overcoming trauma, accidents and illness to equip you with the tools you need to achieve your goals and dreams. You will hear from experts, authors, and entrepreneurs helping you to achieve a mindset that will keep you trying, learning and seeking your passion.

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Episodes

  1. Daniel Kolt: Living with Fanconi Anemia and Using Humor to Inspire Others

    Living with Fanconi anemia and surviving cancer twice, Daniel exemplifies remarkable resilience. He launched the Life, Death, and Happiness podcast to give others a platform to share their incredible journeys of navigating chronic and, at times, terminal illnesses. With a sharp sense of humor,...

  2. Finding His Voice with AC Fischer

    AC Fischer grew up in a very religious Christian family. They didn't allow him to ask deep questions about things that he understood differently than they did it had a devastating impact on him. Fischer lost his voice, felt estranged and began to walk a path that led him away from his church and...

  3. Battered Hope with Carol Graham

    Through multiple devastating experiences, Carol has never ever given up Hope. She is resilient and strong and helps Women create the life of their dreams. Today, may you be inspired and take one step closer to creating the life of your dreams. Carol Graham has survived the challenges of major...

  4. Overcoming Rejection with LeRon Barton

    Could you imagine what it would be like to write your first play, share it with your school and then have your peers and teacher tell you it was the worst thing they ever wrote? LeRon was a young man overcoming the challenge of speaking with a stutter while being faced with serious rejection. He…

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  5. Saved From Suicide with Sean Douglas

    Integrating from Military Service to everyday family life is a challenge. Sean Douglas takes us on his journey down a dark and dangerous path that nearly led to taking his own life. He shares the decisions he made and the steps he took to stop drinking, smoking and to get his family back. Each…

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  6. Overcoming devastating childhood abuse and working in the sex industry to living the Dream Life as a millionaire Stay At Home Mom Entrepreneur with Kat McLead

    Welcome to the Valleys and Mountaintops podcast. Today we talk about getting past the hold that childhood trauma has on our lives. I am talking with Kat McLead, she is the creator of the Stay at Home Mom Entrepreneur where he helps Mom's create a highly profitable business they love working only…

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  7. Overcoming Cancer As a Teen with Timothy Lawson

    When most boys are choosing their education path and graduation Timothy was having Chemo and overcoming Cancer. This young man demonstrated courage, faith and encouraged others. He shares how to get through cancer and some great tips to help your loved ones along the journey. Timothy lives in The...

  8. Rags to Riches with Jerry Brazie

    Today's episode is about how to overcome a poverty mindset after living in poverty. I am talking with Jerry Brazie who grew up being the 7th child coming from a family of 9 brothers and sisters. We will talk about how many of us are taught we can't achieve, we are not worth anything and hold on…

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  9. Turning a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis into an Enabled Warrior with Jessie Ace

    Jessie Ace was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, referred to as MS, in her early 20's. Undoubtedly shocked, she went through a difficult time while she learned about it and figured out what to do. Instead of considering herself disabled, she chose to see her self as an enabled warrior and…

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  10. Entrepreneurship, Dialysis and a Kidney Transplant with Craig Dias

    Craig waited for 7 years before he was able to receive a kidney transplant. Throughout that time, he ran businesses, started a family and even played football, or soccer, depending on where you are in the world. Although he had many difficulties throughout his journey, he never gave up, made it...

  11. How to Forgive and Live After A Painful Divorce with Daeyna Jackson

    Daeyna teaches English in Japan and is the host of the, She is a Mess Podcast. After discovering her husband was gay, going through a painful divorce and starting over from scratch she decided to helps others embrace the mess and share their message one story at time. Topics We Talk About: How...

  12. Bootstrapping Your Dreams with Manuj Aggarwal

    Welcome to the Valleys and Mountaintops of life podcast. We share real life stories to give you hope and inspire you to take action with whatever you're facing. No matter how difficult your life circumstances are, never give up. These words are peppered through the conversation today. Our guest...

  13. The Power of Conversation with Engel Jones

    Engel and his wife Amanda traveled across North America this summer. They met with people along the way and shared their inspiring stories. Not long before their trip, Engel's ended up off work without a paycheck. He shares with us how the difficult time ended up propelling him to get out of debt...

  14. From Diagnosis to Dreaming Again with Dr. Jennifer “Kaylene” Carter

    For years Kaylene experienced many medical symptoms and illnesses. After a long journey, she was diagnosed with Complex PTSD. While in treatment she was able to link the medical challenges she had been faced with to the trauma from the abuse she endured as a child. Today on the show, From…

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  15. Bounce-Up with Mj Callaway

    Mj Callaway runs her own business and is a keynote speaker in: manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and banking. She is an award-winning, 7 X's author, member of the National Speakers Association and keynote speaker. After surviving three life-altering crises, she shares her setbacks and how…

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  16. Diz Runs Radio: Gina Johnson Relied On Running To Help Her Through Dark Times

    Denny Krahe of Diz Runs Radio shared my story on his podcast. We talked about quitting smoking, loosing weight and the relentless pursuit of achieving your dreams. You can find the show notes he wrote up at: http://www.dizruns.com/gina-johnson/

  17. Healing From The Ground Up with Michael Hsu

    Many of us grow up feeling invisible or not good enough. Some of us are aware of it and others have yet to discover it. If we are faced with trauma or have parents that faced difficulties in coping in life, we may interoperate that in a negative way within ourselves. Today we talk about what it…

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  18. How To Answer Why Did This Happen To Me? with Aaron Keith Hawkins

    Aaron was a Police Chief, Husband and Father when he experienced a close call with death. After realizing he could have suffered a heart attack, mini-stroke or aneurism he experienced a change in his life. He shares his journey through more than a decade of personal growth and a shift from...

  19. Vision With Geoff Hughes

    Life is full of twists and turns and ups and downs. For our guest today, there has been no exception. He shares the story of his life; from being raised by a Single-Mother on Welfare to becoming an unfulfilled millionaire. He tells us how he bought his Porche 911, home and became a Millionaire…

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  20. Something To Live For With Rob Decker

    How do you free yourself from the struggles and pains that started in the generations before you were born? What happens when a parent is not equipped with everything they need to parent well, and they are not able to learn the skills necessary? Our guest today shares his story of a difficult and...

  21. Bullish on Bitcoin with Misha Yurchenko

    Have you ever made a mistake that took a while to get over? You asked yourself questions such as how did this happen and why? How about losing a couple hundreds of thousands of dollars? Join me as we walk along Misha’s journey through life as he learned a hard lesson by losing a lot of money. He...

  22. Finding Purpose: John's Journey from Adventure to Service

    Have you ever felt like something was missing deep within you? Many people try to fill that void with money, fame, drugs, and alcohol. John began life as an adventurer. He took on climbing mountains that had never again been climbed. He was active in wars and revolutions. He also embarked on many...

  23. A Conversation with Lisa Orkin

    Living in LA as an artist is quite an adventure. Lisa shares her ups and downs with us today on the show! We talk about divorce, the grieving process and how to have fun in life. Favorite Book: The Alchemist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/865.The_Alchemist The Illustrated Man:...

  24. Kingdom Mindset with Christian CEO Kelly Baader

    Kelly Baader is here to share her inspiring story of how she had to overcome insurmountable odds since her childhood to achieve the success she enjoys today. She is a wife and Mom, lives in Switzerland with a well-traveled Labrador, a renowned Digital Sales and Marketing Strategist, Certified...

  25. Wyred to Win with James Newcomb

    "This too shall pass" is a powerful quote we hear when going through a storm in life. Our guest today is in the middle of one and instead of postponing the interview, he shared with us from a place of vulnerability and truth. What do you do when you feel like a failure? How do you move forward?...

  26. Mindset Monday with Terri Fry

    Do you ever tire from hearing about how positive you should always be while juggling all that life demands each day? There is a time for positivity and reality that there are negative things that happen, we must acknowledge, feel and move through. That is what Terri, podcast host of Mom Like…

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  27. Mindset Monday with Karly Nimmo

    Show notes coming soon........ Book: Podcast: Links: https://www.karlynimmo.com https://www.instagram.com/karlosophies/ Music, Corporate Innovative by Scott Holmes scottholmesmusic.com

  28. Heart for Jesus with Mike Stone

    Today we take a deep dive into the scripture and talk about having a renewed mind, forgiveness and Grace. Mike is a serial entrepreneur with a passion to share the Grace of Jesus. He co-hosts the Grace Coach Podcast with Kevin Smith and after finding it over the holidays, I reached out to ask him...

  29. Second Chances with Rhonda Britten

    Rhonda Britten shares a story that takes most peoples breath away. Today she is here to share the story of how her childhood was taken away in a moment when her father murdered her mother in front of her. The years between him taking his own life after to appearing on Oprah and sharing her story...

  30. The Mindset to Socialize Alcohol Free with James Swanwick

    Have you ever had one too many drinks at a social event and suffered from that regret of having said or done something that you only wish you could take back? I had the privilege of having James Swanwick stop by for the second time to share some great stories about how people are having fun and...

  31. Burnout to Thriving Solopreneur with David Ralph

    Burnout to Thriving Entrepreneur with David Ralph David was determined to see his business thrive. When he was given a stern warning from his doctor that he may only have 6 months left if he didn't slow down, he increased his workload intending to accomplish his goal before his health runway ran...

  32. Frustrated, Stressed & In Debt to The Abundance Mindset with Nate Ridgeway

    Welcome to the Synergy Mindset Podcast, Mindset Monday Edition. Nate Ridgeway is here to share about the Scarcity Mindset vs. the Abundance Mindset. We will find out what the Abundance Mindset is and how can we adopt an Abundance Mindset? Nate is a Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, John Maxwell...

  33. Back from Heaven's Front Porch with Danny Bader

    Life is a gift and at any moment can be taken from us. It is a miracle that our guest today is alive and here to share his amazing story. He brings hope in the darkest of places and wisdom he learned from a difficult journey. Danny Bader is a best-selling author, inspirational coach, a member of...

  34. Scarcity Mindset With Jiaying Zhao

    Today on Mindset Monday I speak with Jiaying Zhao about the Scarcity mindset and how it impacts everyone. She brings her own story about growing up in China living in an area experiencing poverty and tells us that is has led her to dedicate her life to researching and helping some of the most...

  35. Post Traumatic Growth from Failed Relationships with Katrina Goff

    Have you felt the pain of losing someone that you love followed by the frustration of thinking about how difficult starting over would be? Post Traumatic Growth can show up from failed relationships. If you are hurting or keep repeating the same cycle of relationship- single- relationship tune in...

  36. What is Missing with Doug Holt

    Mindset Monday with Doug Holt What do you do when others think you have it made but deep inside you still feel like something is missing. You long for more than the life you have right now, what do you do? Doug's Story Back in 2007, Doug was one of the youngest business owners on the main street…

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  37. Fixed and Growth Mindset with Ana Melikian

    Mindset Monday with Ana Melikian Ana shares her fascinating story of moving from Portugal to Phoenix Arizona in the United States. She had been traveling the world speaking in her academic life as a Psychotherapist and left is behind to be with her husband. She had recently finished her PhD and…

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  38. Healthy Mind and Hormones with Dr. Cobi

    Woman are like the thermostat of the home, there is a ripple into their families, jobs and everything they do if they are not well. This week on Mindset Monday is our first Practitioner interview with Dr. Cobi from Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic. We all know it is important to have a...

  39. 51. Ashley James on Achieving Health Naturally

    Ashley knows what it is like to feel like life is dark, hope is something for others, health is a dream and it is hard. At her worst point, she had Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), type two diabetes, chronic fatigue, brain fatigue and a list of health issues holding her back from living the life...

  40. Massive Dreams with Valerie Groth

    The Ryan Banks Academy was a dream in Valerie's Mind for many years before it became a reality for the 2018/2019 school year. She shares the story and mindset behind the school opening. Valerie Groth was a Social Worker in the South side of Chicago and worked with awesome kids facing a lot of...

  41. Survivors Guilt with Ryan M. Esquivel

    Today on Mindset Monday, Ryan M. Esquivel shares his journey to overcome Survivors Guilt, PTSD and trauma to living a life that is full of love, joy and helping others on their own personal journey. His journey began in February of 2004 when his roommate and best friend was killed in action. He…

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  42. Overcoming Fibromyalgia and SIBO with Rachel Barber

    When Rachel first found out she had Mitochondrial Dysfunction and experienced her body shutting down she had nearly lost all hope. Severe fatigue and muscle pain had kept her unable to live the life she desired and she took a big risk to find the doctor that kicked off her healing journey. She…

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  43. Cerebral Palsy Warrior with Heather Hancock

    Heather was born premature and with Cerebral palsy. She was the first handicapped child mainstreamed into Calgary, Alberta’s public school system and subjected to many years of bullying and abuse. At the age of two, her parents were told that she was to be put into an institution because she…

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  44. 4-Day Work Week with Wade Galt

    Mindset Monday Wade hosts the 4-Day Work Week Entrepreneur podcast and is committed to helping 4,444,444 people create their own 4-day work week lifestyle. Wade has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling Psychology, and has been a Certified Integrative...

  45. The Mindset to Perform with Katrina Froese

    When I went to the Place Maillardville Community Centre for a community event I was drawn to the Princess table and shortly after her performance began. My son and granddaughter were very excited and it didn't take long for a huge crowd of people to come over. Many were filming and taking…

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  46. Arthritis Under 30 with Jacob McCrae

    Every Day Is A Second Chance Real Life Story Edition. Sharing real-life stories of those that have overcome illness, accidents and trauma. Welcome to our community! Show notes available at synergymindsetcoaching.com

  47. Orphans from Gun Violence and Healing with Angela True

    Sharing inspiring stories of healing at everydayisasecondchance.com Find out the skills and mindset our guests have used to heal from illness, accidents and trauma. Our guest today is Angela True sharing her courageous story of healing from the trauma of losing her Father to gun violence at a…

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  48. Overcoming Leukaemia During Pregnancy with Jan Pratico

    Jan’s Second Chance Story Imagine finding out you have Leukaemia when you are still under 30, not only with a three-year-old but while pregnant. The fear, the worry, the what iffs’ yet Jan shares a story that is positive, uplifting and offers hope and inspiration to realize that Cancer is the...

  49. 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge with James Swanwick

    Today I have the privilege of speaking with James Swanwick, the author of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, helping people reduce or quit using alcohol. He will be sharing his own personal Second Chance Story with you after I tell you a bit about his professional life. He is an Australian…

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  50. Thriving Despite a Rare Lung Disease with Nicole Wipp

    Nicole spent over 30 days in the hospital and was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. She was told she would have a lifespan of up to 8 years and she never allowed that belief to enter her mind. Many others living with this have not survived and Nicole had some survivor guilt to work through. She...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

These are the archived interviews. We share stories of overcoming trauma, accidents and illness to equip you with the tools you need to achieve your goals and dreams. You will hear from experts, authors, and entrepreneurs helping you to achieve a mindset that will keep you trying, learning and seeking your passion.

HOSTED BY

Gina Johnson

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