This is a story ..... and I guarantee its not like any that you've heard before. Imagine that your mother abducted you the night before your father was supposed to take custody of you. Imagine that you moved constantly and were taught that you have no family outside of her and not worth looking for. …

This is a story ..... and I guarantee its not like any that you've heard before. Imagine that your mother abducted you the night before your father was supposed to take custody of you. Imagine that you moved constantly and were taught that you have no family outside of her and not worth looking for. …

Nick is a recovering alcoholic. He’s very open and honest about what got him there, and what got him sober. He also tells us what helps him from going back to that place in life. Nick is truly Focused on Forward. If you need help - please go to www.aa.org or www.no.org to find resources near you. …

Meet Michael Brian. Michael has been dealing with Cystic Fibrosis, diabetes and he's a bit introverted as well. Theres nothing wrong with being introverted, but it does add it's own set of challenges. Listen to Michael talk about how he deals with all three of his obstacles on a day to day basis and what each of them require out of him. …

Sarah is a woman of many talents, and we talk about her podcasts - the Write Now Podcast, and Girl in Space. But it’s not just her podcasts that make her a great guest - it’s her willingness to talk about struggles as a self employed person, a well as the daily struggles with depression and anxiety. …

Meet Tarin. Tarins story starts with wanting to be a professional dancer, but a severe injury changed her plans and forced her to reconsider some options in life. Tarin now is a health and wellness coach. As her website says (www.remoteteamwellness.com) "By blending technology with some of the world’s leading teachers, we promote organizational wellness…

With Stacy we talk about addiction. Stacy is very open and honest about her addiction, impulse control, and her relapse. But Stacy is also very strong willed and determined to not let addiction win. Listen to her talk about dealing with the day to day, but also what she found that helps her, and what motivates her to be Focused on Forward. --- Support this…

Meet Fred Smith, aka - thatbigbuyontiktok. With his videos on TikTok, Fred spreads a message of positivity to all that will listen, and also plays the role of TikTok security, big brother and protector of those being bullied. Fred’s life hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows though, and he talks about overcoming life’s challenges in the form of…

Meet Trevor. Trevor is currently fighting cancer, and a rare form at that. But Trevor is very encouraging and upbuilding about being positive through his journey. He’s a great story being told by an even better person. Check out Trevor and his journey on TikTok by following him with his username @kind_knots Show him some love --- Support this podcast…

Be sure to listen closely to this one. Jory tells us, not only about his back injuries and the toll they took physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. He also tells us about why he started Hope Instilled and why that’s such an important resource of information and knowledge. …