Focused on Forward

S2:E6 – Surviving a Pandemic ft. Timothy McLaughlin

In this episode we talk with Timothy about surviving the year 2020. What it took mentally and emotionally, and how he and his family dealt with loss of family and friends. We also talk about being an actor and how he views rejection, as well as the lessons he learns from it.

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S2:E5 – 100 Acres of Hell ft. Stacey Toy

Stacey Toy is a filmmaker with a backstory that is hard to explain. It has to be heard. We discuss her addiction, her sobriety, her loss of her husband to heroin, and how she forgave the man who shot him up with heroin that lead to his death. Be sure to check out Stacey’s movie called “100 Acres of Hell” on Amazon and other streaming services.

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S2:E4 – Aspergers and FANG! ft. Richard Burgin

Today we talk with Richard Burgin. A Chicago based filmmaker who also has Aspergers Syndrome - a high functioning level of Autism. We talk about how this affects his day to day - both positively and negatively, but we focused on how Richard chooses to be Focused on Forward. We also talk about his new movie - FANG!

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S2:E3 – Free Range Adult ft. Wil Wilson

Wil Wilson is an up and coming actor with a backstory. But what I like about Wil is that he acknowledges the challenges in his past, but doesn’t allow them to hold him back or slow him down. Enjoy this incredibly candid conversation and be sure to look up Wil Wilson on IMDB.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focused-on-forward/support

S2:E2 – When Words Fail, Music Speaks ft. James Cox

James Cox is the host of a podcast called “When words fail, music speaks” . James also deals with Cerebral Palsy. We talk to him about he overcomes this on a daily basis and what he does to be Focused on Forward. Stop by James podcast, give him a like and download some his episodes - let’s help him get Alice Coopers guitarist on his show --- Support this

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S1:E32 – Don’t Let The Disability Fool You ft. Domo Jones

Don’t let the disability fool you. With Domo, this isn’t just a saying - it’s a way of life. Domo talks with us about her challenges of life, how she works past them and basically reminds us that nothing is gonna slow her down. Check out her book #damagedbutnotdead as well as her podcast “Don’t let the disability Fool You”.

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S1:E31 – Man From Somewhere ft. Johan van Vuuren

If you're on TikTok you have most likely come across the videos that our guest Johan puts out. Perhaps like me, you found them to be inspiring and uplifting. Perhaps you wanted to know the story behind the TikToks. Listen in as Johan tells us about his background, his path to bettering himself, self healing and the power of meditation.

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Wait. What? Y’Nevano ft. Wali Collins

Wali Collins is a professional stand up comedian who has been on the Letterman Show, hosted his own show on Comedy Central and been in the business for some time. So why did we talk with him? Well, Wali has written an amazing book of encouragements called "Y'nevano" that I just love - simple and to the point!

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S1:E29 – The Sales Angel ft. David Angel

David has a very compelling story of having it all at a very young age and then losing it due to addiction. Here him talk openly and honestly about how his life and the lives around him were affected, how he’s become Focused on Forward and what he’s doing now ... you won’t want to miss this story of recovery and redemption.

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Live Interview with Scott H. Silverman

Tonight I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott H. Silverman, a nationally recognized addiction expert. But we also had a special guest CoHost - Tommy Estlund from The Curiosity Hour Podcast.

Listen as Tommy and I ask Scott questions about the impact of Stigma to addiction, how

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