Motivate with Coach Camp
by Coach Camp
The Motivate with Coach Camp podcast is a collaboration of personal life stories, perspectives, philosophies, and the stories of others, intended to provide inspiration, motivation, and hope to others to grow the mind, body, and soul.
Episodes
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Why The Grind Is Necessary: Finding Your Motivator.
Why The Grind Is Necessary: Finding Your Motivator. “You can’t cheat the grind. It knows how much you have invested; it won’t give you anything you haven’t worked for.” ~ Unknown I feel like it is safe to say that we here in America are not patient with results. The moment we have an idea enter…
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My Miracle Story: The Day Divine Intervention Changed Everything.
My Miracle Story: The Day Divine Intervention Changed Everything. “Never stop believing in hope. Miracles happen everyday.” ~ K. Treehouse It is not uncommon for us to experience moments in our life that are hard to explain. However, there may be times when the only explanation for what has taken...
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Leadership Isn’t A Concept, It’s Action: Finding Your Purpose and Your Voice.
Leadership Isn’t A Concept, It’s Action: Finding Your Purpose and Your Voice. “A leader is one that knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ J. Maxwell We find leaders in every step of life. Regardless if a person holds an official position with a title or not, leadership can be seen in...
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Seasons Come and Seasons Go: How to Write the Next Chapter
Seasons Come and Seasons Go: How to Write the Next Chapter. “With the changing season comes new beginnings.” ~ Unknown This week I sit down with my longtime friend Mr. Jim Logan. Jim is a retired special operations firefighter/paramedic from the city of Memphis. After his long-storied career on…
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From Couch To Everything: Tips on How to Start Your Very Own Training Path to Running
From Couch To Everything: Tips on How to Start Your Very Own Training Path to Running. “Every expert was once a beginner, embrace the journey.” ~ R. Sharma Part 2 Sometimes the hardest thing to do is just get started. Taking the first step toward any new adventure takes hope and confidence. The...
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How To Begin Your Running Journey
How To Begin Your Running Journey: Tips Everyone Should Know Before Starting A Running Regimen. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Laozi Part 1 Every new adventure we decide to embark upon, we will have plenty of learning curves. When I started out running, I thought to...
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Overcoming The Struggle with Alignment
Overcoming The Struggle with Alignment “Make a habit of asking yourself: Does this align with the life I’m trying to create.” ~ Unknown In this episode I look at why people have trouble aligning their paths to find success. Understanding why we often become distracted from our goals or having...
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The Shift You Can’t Leave: Traumatic Events That Stay With You Long After You Clock Out
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose.” ~ M. Rosenthal In the shadow of 9/11 having just passed on the 25th Anniversary of one of the darkest hours America has faced, I felt it appropriate to bring some attention to the sacrifice and dedication of...
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Never Allow Others to Devalue Your Worth.
Never Allow Others to Devalue Your Worth. “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.” ~ M. Forbes Regardless of your background, your accomplishments, your friend circles or your social status, anyone can fall victim to allowing others to steal their self-worth....
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Why We Should Embrace Our Failures.
Why We Should Embrace Our Failures. This week we take a long look at how our failures help us succeed. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ W. Churchill How do we grow through adversity; we must learn to embrace our failures. No one wakes up…
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You don’t have to be at your best to give your best
You don’t have to be at your best to give your best. This week I take a deep dive into the importance of giving your best in whatever you do. “Give your best effort, because you are worth your best effort.” ~ D. Waitley This week I take the podcast in a new direction. I am going to hit on a new...
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Amber Williams, CEO of Life House: Creating Stability for Single Mothers
One Mothers, One Mission: Creating Stability for Single Mothers. My guest this week is Mrs. Amber Williams. She is the CEO of Life House, a nonprofit that helps expecting mothers find stability. “Life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who help others succeed.” ~ S. Parrish My guest this...
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Kells Lucius, CEO, The Way Truth Discipleship Ministry
From Rock Bottom to Refuge: How Homelessness and Addiction Lead to Helping Others. My guest this week is Mr. Kells Lucius, CEO of the nonprofit, The Way Truth Discipleship Ministry. “Doing something for yourself gives motivation, but doing something for others gives meaning.” ~ M. Lagace My guest...
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Living Beyond Prostate Cancer: Derrick Michaud, SRP STUDIOS
Stay in the Game: Living Beyond Prostate Cancer. My guest this week is Mr. Derrick Michaud, Musician, Podcast Producer, and Cancer Survivor. “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.” ~ S. Scott If you are a loyal follower of the show, then this week’s...
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Inside the Veterans Advocacy Movement with Drew Jones, The Veteran’s Veteran LLC
Claim Smarter, Fight Better: Inside the Veterans Advocacy Movement. My guest this week is Army Veteran Drew Jones and CEO of The Veterans Veteran LLC. “This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans.” ~ T. Smith It is not a stretch to say that...
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Brian Alexander & Mary-Sada Foster: How FCA is shaping lives with Athletics and Faith
Beyond the Game: How FCA is shaping lives with Athletics and Faith. My guests this week are Dr. Brian Alexander and Mrs. Mary-Sada Foster. “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light..” ~ H. Keller Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Foster have a shared love of both sports…
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The Hypnotic Shift: Matan Cohen-Citron, Hypno and Transformation Therapy
The Hypnotic Shift: Movement, Mindset, and Mastery. My guest this week is Mr. Matan Cohen-Citron, Hypno and Transformation Therapy. “Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest…well, that is a choice.” ~ A. Andrews My guest this week comes to us via zoom from West Port, CT. Mr....
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Missionaries to Cuba: Ryan Duran & Josh Jenkins
The Mission Matters: Two Missionaries Experiences Serving In Cuba. My guests this week are Mr. Ryan Duran and Mr. Josh Jenkins, Missionaries to Cuba. “Only one life, twill soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ will last.” ~ C.T. Studd There are approximately 450,000 missionaries around the...
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KT Robbins, WWII Veteran - Celebrating 250 (REPLAY from 11/6/23)
Imagine the year is 1941 and you awake to the news that Pearl Harbor has been attacked. Now your country has been pulled into a World War that has cost so many their lives. As a young male during those times, the thought of serving their country was never a second thought. Young people even…
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Todd Pierce: Life After A Lung Transplant
Life After A Lung Transplant: Seeing Life Through A New Purpose. My guest this week is Mr. Todd Pierce, Retired Southaven Police Officer. “I’ve always tried to live life to the fullest that I can, but even more so now that I have been given life twice.” ~ L. Barnett To have a heart to serve means...
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Chad Wicker: Serving On All Fronts | Hernando Alderman Ward 4
Serving On All Fronts: From Leading The Jail To Leading In The Community. My guest this week is Hernando Alderman Ward 4 and Head of the Tate County Jail Mr. Chad Wicker. “Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.” ~ G. Whitefield My guest...
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Rising From the Ashes: Alan Presson | Memphis Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Rising From the Ashes: A Firefighter’s Phoenix Story. My guest this week is Mr. Alan Presson, Memphis Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic and Endurance Athlete. “Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.” ~ G. Whitefield This week’s guest is retired...
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Rory Thomas | President and CEO of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative
Revitalizing the Bluff City: The Power of Urban Collaboration. My guest this week is Mr. Rory Thomas, President and CEO of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. “True power isn’t held, it’s shared.” ~ Unknown Many times it can be easy to recognize a need for a community, but it is not so…
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A Call to Heal: Jeff Dill, A Firefighter/Paramedic from Las Vegas, NV
A Call to Heal: One Firefighter’s Foundation for First Responder Mental Health. My guest this week is Mr. Jeff Dill, A Firefighter/Paramedic from Las Vegas, NV. “A healthy mind is a happy life – protect yours like you protect your heart.” ~ Unknown My guest this week joins the show via zoom from...
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Thomas Attig: Expert Insights on Managing Grief and Finding Solace
From Pain to Peace: Expert Insights on Managing Grief and Finding Solace. My guest this week is Mr. Thomas Attig, A Philosopher, Professor and Author of numerous books about understanding and managing grief. “You don’t have to be okay to be healing – grief is a messy, beautiful process.” ~…
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Michael House: A Candid Conversation About the Realities of Adoption
The Unspoken Challenges: A Candid Conversation About the Realities of Adoption. My guest this week is Mr. Michael House, A Firefighter/Paramedic with the city of Southaven, MS “Adoption is not a last resort, it’s a first choice for a forever love.” ~ Unknown As most of you know, the decision to...
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Ambleside School in Nesbit: Hannah Hatcher and Krista Dornier
Learning Without Limits: Exploring the Innovative Approach of Ambleside’s Hybrid Schooling. My guests this week are Mrs. Hannah Hatcher and Krista Dornier, Employees of the Ambleside School in Nesbit, MS. “Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking.” ~…
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Swim, Bike, Run, Repeat: The Mental and Physical Grind of My Ironman Triathlon Quest
Swim, Bike, Run, Repeat: The Mental and Physical Grind of My Ironman Triathlon Quest. In this week’s episode I share with my viewers my year long journey to completing Ironman Louisville! “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~ T. S. Eliot Personal...
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PTSD: Kevin Whitsell | Paramedic Pedi Flight Manager
PTSD: The Unspoken Epidemic Among First Responders. My guest this week is Mr. Kevin Whitsell, Paramedic Pedi Flight Manager and Podcast Host of “A Silent War Within”. “PTSD was my darkness, self-care was my dawn – I rose again.” ~ Unknown One of my true joys that have come from podcasting has…
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George Argeropoulos | Testicular Cancer Survivor and Autism Warrior
Testicular Cancer and Neurodiversity: A Personal Story About Pursing a Passion and Embracing a Journey. My guest this week is Mr. George Argeropoulos, Testicular Cancer Survivor and Autism Warrior. “It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.” ~ J. R. R.…
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Laura Carpenter | Dyslexia Therapist and Certified Academic Language Therapist
Beyond Labels: A Deep Dive into Dyslexia – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Solutions. My guest this week is Ms. Laura Carpenter, Dyslexia Therapist and Certified Academic Language Therapist. “Dyslexia is not a disability, it’s a different ability – and mine became my superpower.” ~ Unknown The world can...
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Sarita Drake: From Victim to Visionary | Executive Director of House of Grace
From Victim to Visionary: How I Turned My Pain into a Haven for Others. My guest this week is Ms. Sarita Drake, Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, “House of Grace.” “I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it...
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Marcus Black: Turning Personal Pain into Powerful Messages
From Victim to Visionary: Turning Personal Pain into Powerful Messages. My guest this week is Mr. Marcus Black, He is an Author, a Podcaster and a Motivational Speaker. “Speak to inspire, inspire to empower – That’s the power of motivational speaking.” ~ Unknown Having gone down the road of...
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Cannonballing Life Is Moving! Here’s What You Need to Know
In this brief but important episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick officially close out their time on the Motivate with Coach Camp Network and announce an exciting new chapter. The hosts explain the reasons behind the move, walk listeners through what’s changing, and introduce the...
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Chris Burgio | President of the Concord Career College
The Triple Threat Leader: How Coaching, Banking, and Education Shaped his Vision. My guest this week is Mr. Chris Burgio, President of the Concord Career College Campus in Southaven, MS. “Invest in someone’s future, and you’ll reap a lifetime of gratitude.” ~ Unknown This week’s guest started out...
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Phat & Fired Up | Cannonballing Life Series
On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick dive into how holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, and Cinco de Mayo have evolved into full-blown party culture. Coach shares his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic and reflects on an impressive milestone—donating over five...
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Justin Gray: former firefighter, now turned motivational content influencer
The Pivot Point: How Changing My Mindset Changed My Entire Life. My guest this week is Mr. Justin Gray, former firefighter now turned motivational content influencer. “Change your thoughts, change your life – mindset is everything.” ~ Unknown Over the years I’ve known plenty of people that will...
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Busy Weekends, Big Moves | Cannonballing Life Series
On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Derrick and Coach recap a pair of very busy weekends. Coach shares stories from his trip to Utah for a speaking engagement, while Derrick talks about a music-filled stretch performing with both of his bands. Derrick also gives an update on the first official...
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Addiction to Awakening: Felicia Pulliam’s Powerful Story of Sobriety and Transformation
Addiction to Awakening: A Powerful Story of Sobriety and Transformation. My guest this week is Ms. Felicia Pulliam, former addict and now a health care provider and advocate for sobriety. “Recovery is not about being perfect, it’s about being brave enough to try again.” ~ Unknown I feel like it…
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Thin Walls & Thermostat Wars | Cannonballing Life Series
Coach and Derrick officially christen the brand-new SRP Studio on Memphis Street in Hernando as they kick off another episode of Cannonballing Life. Derrick shares the behind-the-scenes story of rebuilding the studio—from battling thin walls to the ongoing thermostat wars—while Coach opens up…
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Kick Start to Glory: Josh Jasper’s Journey Through D1 Football
Kick Start to Glory: One Player’s Journey Through D1 Football. My guest this week is Mr. Josh Jasper, former LSU kicker and now pursing the life of a firefighter. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ E. Roosevelt I feel it would be safe to say that most young...
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Mr. Ryan Dunn | Beyond the Pain: How Tragedy Led Him to True Joy
Beyond the Pain: How Tragedy Led Him to True Joy. My guest this week is Mr. Ryan Dunn, former police officer turned project manager. “The darkest nights produce the brightest stars.” ~ Unknown Sometimes we may find ourselves in situations that force us to push through pain that we did nothing to...
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Goodbye Studio on McIngvale: From #23 to #78 | Cannonballing Life Series
In this special edition of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick mark the end of an era as they record their final episode at the McIngvale Studio — the home of SRP Studios for the past 14 months. What began with Cannonball #23 now closes with Episode #78, wrapping up a 55-episode run filled with...
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Love, MRIs & Big Surprises | Cannonballing Life Series
On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick bring stories from the heart — literally and figuratively. Coach shares the epic surprise he planned for his wife, Alicia Camp, to celebrate their wedding anniversary, while Derrick recaps an unforgettable Valentine’s Day with his lady,...
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Fuel for a Cause: Jimmy ‘Taco’ Burns’ Long Distance Charity Ride
Fuel for a Cause: Jimmy ‘Taco’ Burns’ Long Distance Charity Ride. My guest this week is, Jimmy Burns a member of Mile Monsters, Inc. “Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference.” ~ K. Calvin My guest this week found a way to combine his love of riding motorcycles...
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Tasered and Sprayed | Cannonballing Life Series
On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick bounce between heart, humor, and headline-worthy moments. They talk about the excitement surrounding friend and fellow podcaster Neil Colley and his Fancy Nancy Foundation Jeep giveaway, a treadmill mishap that sent Coach in for X-rays...
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Melissa Dabar: A Nurse’s Journey to Becoming a Lawyer
Prescription for Justice: A Nurse’s Journey to Becoming a Lawyer. My guest this week is Ms. Melissa Dabar, A Lawyer for the People. “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” ~ R. Schuller This week’s guest is a great example of someone that encompasses the American Dream. Ms. Dabar came from…
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Good News, Bad Posts | Cannonballing Life Series
On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick kick things off with good news as Derrick shares exciting updates about SRP Studios and an upcoming move to a new space. The conversation shifts to society’s fascination with social media “dumpster fires,” as the guys vent about negative...
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The HOPE Center’s Mentorship Program | CEO Mr. Stacy Dodd and COO Mr. Kenneth McKinney
Guided Pathways: Stories from The HOPE Center’s Mentorship Program. My guests this week are, CEO Mr. Stacy Dodd and COO Mr. Kenneth McKinney. “Mentorship is leaving a legacy that lives on through others.” ~ Unknown On this week’s episode I had the incredible honor of having two of my favorite...
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When the Ice Hits Hard | Cannonballing Life Series
In this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick break down the recent ice storm that brought North Mississippi to a standstill and share stories from the freeze. Derrick opens up in a raw and honest moment about his ongoing struggles with depression and the importance of talking through...
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The Motivate with Coach Camp podcast is a collaboration of personal life stories, perspectives, philosophies, and the stories of others, intended to provide inspiration, motivation, and hope to others to grow the mind, body, and soul.
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