A Gift from Adversity
By Juri Love
A Gift from Adversity ~Shawn Parker~ Ep. 158
A Gift from Adversity ~Shawn Parker~ Ep. 158
Interviewed By Juri Love
Shawn came to talk on Ep. 158 from Foxboro, MA.
He shared the grief from losing his older brother, his father, his cousin, and his dog.
Shawn has taken on a big challenge to help support cancer research by doing a boxing fight in Boston.
Take a listen.
To learn more and support Shawn's charity event, please visit this link and donate.
https://haymakersforhope.org/events/boxing/rock-n-rumble-xiii-boston-2025/fighters/shawn-parker
For more information, please read the article that I got to write!
https://www.thesunchronicle.com/foxboro_reporter/news/local_news/foxboro-resident-fighting-back-against-cancer-with-haymakers-for-hope/article_c7ac84ec-355a-43b2-b3e3-31126947dc39.html
#cancer #podcast #boxing #charity
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jonathan Emery~ Ep. 157
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jonathan Emery~ Ep. 157
Interviewed by Juri Love
Jon came in from PA on this episode and shared his adversity which was sudden loss of the job of two decades and after that marriage...
In this episode Jon and I discussed deeply about expectation, pressure as a man and so called perfect life that if broken how do we look up and find the strength etc.
Please listen, follow, and share!
Thank you.
Juri Love
#podcast #adversity #tool
A Gift from Adversity ~Thomas Edwards~ Ep. 156
A Gift from Adversity ~Thomas Edwards~ Ep. 156
Interviewed by Juri Love
Thomas Edwards appeared in this episode from Wilmington, NC.
In September 2024 at the time living in Asheville NC where Hurricane Helene destroyed the City where Thomas had a home with his family.
In this Episode, you can hear his chilling survival story from this devastating Hurricane and how he overcame the challenges that he had to face.
Take a listen.
#podcast #story #challenges #hurricane
A Gift from Adversity ~Baba Sam~ Ep. 155
A Gift from Adversity ~Baba Sam~ Ep. 155
Interviewed by Juri Love
Baba came in from New York on this episode.
He shared his adversity which started at a tender age of six.
Please check out this episode and his website.
https://www.beyondheadtrash.com
#podcast #adverstiy #gift #MS
A Gift from Adversity ~Dallas Collis~ Ep. 154
A Gift from Adversity ~Dallas Collis~ Ep. 154
Interviewed by Juri Love
Dallas came in from Vancouver, Canada and shared his adversity, tools that he used to overcome and a gift that came from it.
Please check out this episode!
#podcast #lifestyle #tools #adversity #canada
A Gift from Adversity ~ Eric Mazzeo~ Ep. 152
A Gift from Adversity ~ Eric Mazzeo~ Ep. 152
Interviewed by Juri Love
Eric came to Ep. 152 and shared his adversity, tools to over come and a gift that came from it.
Please check it out!
#podcast #lifestyle #addiction #adversity
A Gift from Adversity ~Joe Lemieux~ Ep. 151
A Gift from Adversity ~Joe Lemieux~ Ep. 151
Interviewed by Juri Love
A film maker, Joe Lemieux, shared his adversity starting from his childhood.
Please listen, share, and comment.
#podcast #lifestyle #story #adversity #addiction #bullying
A Gift from Adversity ~Eli Escobar~ Ep. 150
A Gift from Adversity ~Eli Escobar~ Ep. 150
Interviewed by Juri Love
Eli came from America at age 14 alone due to a war in El Salvador.
She then experienced bullying and discrimination.
Eli had survived a gun cross fire due to war at 11.
It became a normal view for her to see dead bodies on the street growing up.
Listen to her powerful adversity yet learn from the real tools that she applied to overcome and the gift that came from it.
Thank you, Eli, for not only sharing your story as a war survivor but also helping homeless people in America now find shelter and comfort through your life experience!
#podcast, #lifestyle
A Gift from Adversity ~Maria Riegger~ Ep. 149
A Gift from Adversity ~Maria Riegger~ Ep. 149
Interviewed by Juri Love
Maria came to Ep. 149 from Washington D. C. area.
She had shared her loss of her father at age 11 and was raised by a single mother who had challenges and how it affected her adulthood life.
We had talked deeply about childhood abuse and how it can have a life long impact.
Please check out this episode and share.
Check out her website
Website
Instgram
Booking link
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A Gift from Adversity ~Punam Saxena~ Ep. 148
A Gift from Adversity ~Punam Saxena~ Ep. 148
Interviewed by Juri Love
Punam came in to this episode from Washington D. C.
She has shared her personal adversity and tools to over come.
Please check out this episode and share.
#lifestyle #podcast #adversity
A Gift from Adversity ~Melissa Armstrong~ Ep. 147
A Gift from Adversity ~Heather Albrecht~ Ep. 145
A Gift from Adversity ~Heather Albrecht~ Ep. 145
Interviewed by Juri Love
Heather came to Ep. 145 from Vermont.
She shared about her adversities including surviving breast cancer, burn out, miscarraige, postpartom depression. etc and the tools that she has used to overcome challenges.
Please check out this episode and also check out her links:
Stress Release Workbook: https:/mailchi.mp/21bf439893b7/1o71ppvi16
A Gift from Adversity ~Angela Duncan~ Ep. 144
A Gift from Adversity ~Angela Duncan~ Ep. 144
Angela came to Ep. 144 from Miami, FL.
She talked about her growing up in poverty and how she overcame it.
Check out her social
@empowerhermoney
#money #poverty #podcast
A Gift from Adversity ~Lisa Boehm~ Ep. 143
A Gift from Adversity ~Lisa Boehm~ Ep. 143
Interviewed by Juri Love
Lisa came to this episode from Canada.
Eight and half years ago, she lost her daughter Katie at age 17 to a car accident.
Lisa shared her adversity and wisdom about grief during this episode.
Please check it out and share.
#lifestyle #podcast #canada #grief
A Gift from Adversity ~Alma Thomas~ Ep. 142
A Gift from Adversity ~Alma Thomas~ Ep. 142
Interviewed by Juri Love
Alma came in from New York.
She shared her adversity and the tools to overcome it.
She lost her son when he was 18 years old to a heart attack.
Alma had a stroke and came in this interview from her bed.
Please listen and share her powerful message.
#podcast #lifestyle #adversity #newyork
A Gift from Adversity ~Aasha T~ Ep. 140
A Gift from Adversity ~Aasha T~ Ep. 140
Interviewed by Juri Love
Aasha joined EP. 140 from MA and shared her powerful story and about her adversity that started in 2020.
Aasha and I had deep conversation about challenges, perspective and some tools that she used to overcome.
Please listen and share.
A Gift from Adversity ~Lunaria Gaia~ Ep. 139
A Gift from Adversity ~Lunaria Gaia~ Ep. 139
Interviewed by Juri Love
Lunaria came to Ep. 139 from Australia.
She has shared her true life story and tools that she used to overcome.
Check out this episode and share.
#lifestory #podcast #australia #NLP
A Gift from Adversity ~Shawnti Refuge~ Ep. 137
Interviewed by Juri Love
Shawnti joined Ep. 137 from Texas.
She has shared that her mental breakdown led to figuring out her past trauma including abuse and being a teen mom at age 14.
Please take a listen and I hope you can share.
Thank you, Shawnti for opening up and having this rich conversation sharing your adversity, tools, and the gift that came from it.
#podcast #lifestyle #texas #challenge
A Gift from Adversity ~Krys Pappius~ Ep. 136
A Gift from Adversity ~Becca Engle~ Ep. 135
A Gift from Adversity ~Becca Engle~ Ep. 135
Interviewed by Juri Love
Becca came to Ep. 135 from Texas.
She had openly shared about her challenges since the childhood.
This interview was very brave and inspiring!
Please take a listen and let us know what you think!
#adversity #challenge #IEP #advocacy #bullying #school #system #disability #ability #dreams #challenges
A Gift from Adversity ~Nichola Zacher~ Ep. 134
A Gift from Adversity ~Nichola Zacher~ Ep. 134
Interviewed by Juri Love
Nichola came to this episode from Canada.
She was born with a big health challenge where doctor told her parents that she would be vegetable and would never learn....
Listen to how she overcame these challenges!
#podcast #health #challenge #family #canada
A Gift from Adversity ~Corbie Mitleid~ Ep. 133
Interviewed by Juri Love
Corbie came to this episode from New York.
She shared her adversity that she went through including, abuse, bullying, rape, cancer, divorce, and more.
Please check out this episode and also check out her website:
corbiemitleid.com
A Gift from Adversity ~Stephany Ann~ Ep. 132
A Gift from Adversity ~Stephany Ann~ Ep. 132
Interviewed by Juri Love
Stephany came into this episode from Oregon.
She talked about abusive marriages that she had to endure.
Please take a listen and share what we openly talk about Domestic Violence in many forms.
She has talked deeply about depicting Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
#podcast #abuse #marriage #NPD #narcissistic
A Gift from Adversity ~Elizabeth Theresa~ Ep. 131
A Gift from Adversity ~Elizabeth Theresa~ Ep. 131
Interviewed by Juri Love
Elizabeth talked about autism.
Being diagnosed as one, during this episode, she opened up about being diagnosed with autism and being bullied including one assault during a school bus commute at age 18, Elizabeth shed light on the struggle of being autistic.
Please check out this episode and share it with those especially have autism or other disabilities that unfortunately come with many adversities.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Inspirational-Experiences/100090072732504/
#podcast #autism #awarness #speakout #story #disability #specialneed #bullying
A Gift from Adversity ~Jason Coffeeman~ Ep. 128
Interviewed by Juri Love
#podcast #adversity #tools
A Gift from Adversity ~John Keough ~ Ep. 127
Interviewed by Juri Love
John joined in Ep. 127 from Worcester, MA
John shared his homelessness age between 6-11 then later in his adult life.
John had shared his extreme adversity and the life he had to endure and survive not only his homelessness but in the prison system.
John and I were able to not only depict the extreme challenges that he and I went through but also the system and society that are somehow failing some of the population.
I was inspired by John's resilience and positivity and the joy he brings to this life despite the tallest obstacles that he had to overcome.
Please check out this episode and comment and reach out if you want to be on "A Gift from Adversity" podcast.
Check his website:
mjmllc.com
$life #challenge #homelessness #adveristy #podcast
A Gift from Adversity ~ Sandra Musial ~ Ep. 126
Interviewed by Juri Love
Sandra came to this episode from Rhod Islands.
Sandra Musial MD is a physician specializing in food as a medicine who is dedicated to preserving health and reversing lifestyle-related chronic disease through whole, plant-based nutrition. Sandy earned a BS degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of New Hampshire, and an MD degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She has worked in a private practice and at Hasbro Children's Hospital teaching pediatric residents and medical students from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is a Culinary Coach from Harvard’s CHEF Coaching program, has a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell, and a Health Coaching certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®. Sandy is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obesity Medicine and started an obesity clinic and the first vegetable garden at Hasbro. Though she has witnessed the healing power of conventional medicine, she has also seen its limitations, especially in disease prevention through healthy nutrition. Sandy started the nonprofit Plant Docs as an avenue for people to learn about the power of plant-based nutrition to improve health.
Check her website:
plantdocspvd.com
A Gift from Adversity ~ Audrey Birnbaum ~ Ep. 125
A Gift from Adversity ~ Audrey Birnbaum ~ Ep. 125 Interviewed by Juri Love Audrey Birnbaum came to Ep. 125 from New York. During this episode, Audrey shared her experience of being raised by a father who survived the Holocaust and how his extreme trauma affected her life and lead to publshing a book called "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy" In the summer of 1941, 11-year-old Wolf is growing up amidst the rubble and antisemitism of war-torn Nazi Berlin. Destitute and facing deportation, he must leave behind his sister and travel with his family across a continent entrenched in war. With nothing in hand but expired visas to the US, Wolf and his family must figure out how to sneak aboard the Spanish freighter the Navemar, a ship that will gain its reputation as the "Hell Ship of Death." But this is only the beginning of Wolf's saga. "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy" is a heart-stopping true story full of last-minute rescues, near-death encounters, and survival against untold odds. It is also a story about coming of age, family dysfunction, and national identity, and is a resounding testament to the triumph of the human spirit. Using the notes compiled by her father, author Audrey Birnbaum vividly retells a poignant account of Wolf's childhood in Berlin, his riveting escape from Nazi Germany, and the continued challenges he faced even as he reached freedom. About the Author Audrey Birnbaum Shortly after her father died in 2018, Audrey stumbled upon his extensive notes detailing his childhood escape from Nazi Germany. Audrey felt compelled to start writing his riveting story - a story addressing themes that are pressingly relevant today. While "American Wolf" deals with tragedy and loss, it punctuates the triumph of the human spirit. It is a memoir of Holocaust survival, a family drama, an immigration tale, and an often funny coming-of-age story that is sure to have an impact on anyone who has experienced prejudice, displacement, or questions about their identity. With her cherished medical career in the rear-view mirror, Audrey now enjoys singing, writing, reading, and being with friends who also had quirky childhoods. She lives with her husband in Westchester County, New York, and has three marvelous grown children. Audrey is currently working on her second book. "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy" by author Audrey Birnbaum is available at retailers and online including at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHXXC9J8?tag=vangoghdrawin-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true For more information on author Audrey Birnbaum and "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy," visit: www.audreybirnbaumauthor.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audreybirnbaumauthor Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreybirnbaumauthor #podcast #story #war #adversit #Holocaust #nazi #book #tool
A Gift from Adversity ~ Frankey Barrz~ Ep. 124
A Gift from Adversity ~ Frankey Barrz~ Ep. 124
Interviewed by Juri Love
Frankey Barrz, came to Ep. 124 from the DC area.
During this episode, Frankey shared his experience of being raised by a mom with addiction and being abused.
Please check out this episode and learn a lot.
#podcast #adversity #abuse #motherandson #story
A Gift from Adversity ~ Brigette Gildemaster~ Ep. 123
A Gift from Adversity ~ Brigette Gildemaster~ Ep. 123
Interviewed by Juri Love
Brigette came to Ep. 123 from the Midwest and spoke openly about her experience of being abused in the marriage and religion.
This episode talked openly about the religious abuse and pressure that people sometimes do not realize.
Please take a listen.
#podcast #story #abuse #adversity
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jor-El Lamar~ Ep. 122
Interviewed by Juri Love
Jor-El Lamar came to Ep. 122 from Columbus, OH.
He shared about his adversity starting at age 12 and then moving forward at age 49, he had shared 2 months shy from 14 years spent in the prison system and shared his tools to overcome the adversity and the gift that came from it.
Please take a listen to our deep conversation, especially around mental health.
Love is a key during our conversation.
Be inspired!
#podcast #story #prison
A Gift from Adversity ~Stephen Stix Josey~ Ep. 121
Interviewed by Juri Love
Stephen tuned in for Ep. 121 from Massachusetts.
He had talked about her adversity, especially around extreme abuse, racism, and poverty.
Please take a listen and learn from his adversity, tools that he used to overcome them and the gift that came from it.
Check out his IMDb
imdb.com/name/nm3124502/
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jill Shultz~ Ep. 119
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jill Shultz~ Ep. 119
Interviewed By Juri Love
Jill came to this episode from San Diego, CA.
Here is her short bio:
Jill Schultz' experience of acting out with other children led her to create a movement that changes how people see children who have been sexually abused. After 41 years of living with shame and self-loathing, Jill realized her life's work is to help others live a life of love, success, and abundance by letting go of any kind of shame. Her approach will leave you free to create a space for love and success, regardless of your past experiences.
Thank you, Jill for advocating for many and helping the survivors.
#meto #abuse #podcast #childsexabuse #awareness
A Gift from Adversity ~Heather Dunlop~ Ep. 117
A Gift from Adversity ~Heather Dunlop~ Ep. 117
Interviewed by Juri Love
Heather came in from the Yellowstone area.
Heather is a Transformational Coach, International Best Selling Author, and Host of the Survivor to Thriver Summit
Heather was molested repeatedly from age 8 to 12.
It took many years afterward before she figured out what healing processes worked for her.
Heather discovered the power of forgiveness and that really opened up her healing journey.
"I found gratitude for all that happened in the past, and present. I connected with a hypnotherapist who I fully opened up to and within 2 sessions the emotional impact of the memories was removed. I now remember without reliving."
She said the gift is that she discovered who she is.
"I was able to take back my life, tap into what motivates me, live out my passions, create more connected relationships, and feel at peace." Heather said.
Please take a listen and check out her social below:
FB https://www.facebook.com/heather.dunlop.750
FBPage https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingWomanHeatherDunlop/
FBGroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingWomanWithHeatherDunlop
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheatherdunlop/
website https://thrivingwomanlife.com/
Summit https://survivortothriversummit.com/
A Gift from Adversity ~Ben Kintisch~ Ep. 115
A Gift from Adversity ~Ben Kintisch~ Ep. 115
Interviewed by Juri Love
Ben came in from Maryland.
Ben talked about his musical creative process stopped during the pandemic and shared his story behind the scene as a creator.
Please check out this episode especially if you are a creator/artist and entertainer.
Check out his website
#musical #theater #drama #creator #pandemic #covid19 #artist
A Gift from Adversity ~Maria De Zilva~ Ep. 114
A Gift from Adversity ~Maria De Zilva~ Ep. 114
Interviewed by Juri Love
Maria tuned in from the United Kingdom for this episode.
She is originally from Ecuador.
She had shared her adversity about depression, panic attack, social anxiety, and dyslexia.
Maria not only shared her adversity but also the tools that she used to overcome the challenges and a gift that came from it.
Maria and I also talked deeply about the stigma around the above issues that need to be talked about more and normalize to combat these challenges.
Check out her social links below:
facebook.com/mariarosa.corozoayovi
linkedin.com/in/maria-de-zilva-484376249/
#podcast #panicattack #depression #gift #adversity #UK
A Gift from Adversity ~ Alfred Zapata~ Ep. 113
A Gift from Adversity ~ Alfred Zapata~ Ep. 113
Interviewed by Juri Love
Alfred tuned in from Mexico for this episode.
Alfred has shared his incredible story.
He had not only shared his adversity but also his tools to overcome the challenges and a gift that came from it
#podcast #mexico #LA #story #message
A Gift from Adversity ~ Nathan Gutierrez~ Ep. 112
Interviewed by Juri Love
Nathan tuned in from California on this episode.
Nathan has shared his story and empowering people with Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries, and mobility disabilities to achieve independence.
He had not only shared his adversity but also his tools to overcome the challenges and a gift that came from it
Please check out this episode.
Check out Nathan's website:
wheellifecoaching.com
Instagram @wheellife_coach
#podcast #story #wheelchair #ada #gap #DEI
A Gift from Adversity ~ Paul Forchione~ Ep. 111
Interviewed by Juri Love
Paul tuned in from California on this episode.
Paul has shared his adversities starting with when he was an infant.
Paul was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is a medical condition that causes paralyzation of one side of the body.
The doctors detected this diagnosis when he was just an infant. The doctor told his mom that Paul would never be able to walk and that she should get him comfortable in a wheelchair.
His mom disagreed with the doctor and went on an extreme search to find a specialist that could help Paul.
He had not only shared his adversity but also his tools to overcome the challenges and a gift that came from it
Please check out this episode.
Check out Paul's website:
www.acalltoaction.coach
Check out his speech
youtu.be/o3PNT1-5qFI
#podcast #adversity #challenge #motivation #lifecoach #gift
A Gift from Adversity ~ Beata Seweryn-Reid~ Ep. 110
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jacki Dighans~ Ep. 109
A Gift from Adversity ~ Jacki Dighans~ Ep. 109
Interviewed by Juri Love
Jacki Dighans came into this episode from Montana.
Jacki has 10 children and talked about her husband's breakdown after having their 10th child and how they have survived the marriage and now is having a better relationship.
Please check out this episode.
Her book is on amazon
Covered: Living in Triumph While Going Through Trials
https://a.co/d/aAvTMIg