S3:E18 – Our Story Pt. 2 - Series Finale from 2022-05-02T00:57:33

Our Story Pt. 2 - Series Finale

3 years ago I started this journey of storytelling. To be honest, story sharing, is probably more accurate. This journey was started on the heels of the ...

S3:E17 – Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery ft. Sam from 2022-04-25T12:26:28

Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery

This week's guest has chosen to remain anonymous, and we will only call him Sam. Sam is a recovering Alcoholic with years of sobriety, still atten...

S3:E16 – Looking to Love and Wellness ft. Tal Zlotnitsky from 2022-04-18T13:29:17

Looking to Love and Wellness

We talk with serial entrepreneur Tal Zlotnitsky about moving past heartache and looking to love and wellness. Tal tells us about moving from Israel with hi...

S3:E15 – The Plush Lyfe - From Prison to Peace ft. Anthony Jae Gonzalez from 2022-04-11T14:08:03

The Plush Lyfe - From Prison to Peace

I talk with author and podcaster Anthony Jae Gonzalez about his transformation in life from being a drug dealer who was in and out of prison to man...

S3:E14 – Understanding Neurodiversity ft. Sara Gullihur-Bradford from 2022-04-04T12:27:15

Understanding Neurodiversity

We welcome author and podcast host Sara Gullihur-Bradford to Focused on Forward this week to talk about her series of children's books and her podcast - The...

S3:E13 – Into the Thriver Zone ft. Susan Omilian from 2022-03-28T03:39:30

Into the Thriver Zone

From Susan Omilian's website - "Susan Omilian is an attorney, author, motivational speaker and nationally recognized expert who has worked to end violence aga...

S3:E12 – Becoming Me While Raising You ft. Kim Muench from 2022-03-21T04:26:35

Becoming Me While Raising You

I talk with Kim Muench about her work as a coach, author and podcaster for her show and book entitled - Becoming Me While Raising You. But I also talk to K...

S3:E11 – A Gap Between Two Worlds ft. Kevin McNulty from 2022-03-14T11:32:57

A Gap Between Two Worlds

Today we speak with Author, Speaker and podcast host - Kevin McNulty about Transitions. We may not think that transitions in life are something that we need hel...

S3:E10 – From Rescue to Recovery ft. Tracey Brown from 2022-03-07T05:01

From Rescue to Recovery

Tracey Brown is a former Coast Guard Small Boat Swimmer who details her own personal trauma of being burned at a young age and the emotional damages of returning...

S3:E9 – The Financial Worries of Single Parenthood ft. Catherine Thomas-Humphreys from 2022-02-28T05:01

The Financial Worries of Single Parenthood

My guest this week is someone who not only talks the talk, but who has walked the walk. She knows what its means to "magic money" wh...

S3:E8 – Oh, The Stories We Tell ft. Chris Templeton from 2022-02-21T05:01

Oh, The Stories We Tell

I have an amazing chat with Chris Templeton this week about growing up with a narcissist for a father and mother who just wanted to be happy. We talk about how t...

S3:E7 – From Identified Problem to Identified Possibility ft. Dedee Pfeiffer from 2022-02-14T05:01

From Identified Problem to Identified Possibility ft. Dedee Pfeiffer

We talk with Dedee Pfeiffer about her dealing with lifelong addictions with alcohol and more. As a high functioning ...

S3:E6 – Postpartum Depression and New Mothers ft. Angela Knappenberger from 2022-02-07T05:01

Postpartum Depression and New Mothers

Meet Angela Knappenberger. Angela was a new mother with a baby who just decided that she didnt need to sleep. There was issues with sleep, latching...

S3:E5 – Tis But a Scratch ft. Chris DT Gordon from 2022-01-31T05:01

Tis But a Scratch

Necrotizing Fasciitis. No matter how you say it. It doesn't sound good. Anytime you hear or see the word Necrotizing, nothing good follows. And the story of Chris DT ...

S3:E4 – Challenges of the Caregiver ft. Lisa Zawrotny from 2022-01-24T05:01

Challenges of the Caregiver

This is my friend and fellow podcaster, Lisa Zawrotny. Lisa has been kind enough to have me on her show called - Positively Living. Lisa is a Productivity Co...

S3:E3 – From Queens to Queens ft. Jaimie Sherling from 2022-01-17T05:01

From Queens to Queens

This is Jaimie Sherling. Her family has been fighting and dealing with cancer with many years. Her father had cancer and won. Her brother had cancer and lost. Jaim...

S3:E2 – Iowa Makes Her Break Out in Handcuffs ft. Wendy Weiner Runge from 2022-01-10T05:01

Iowa Makes Break Out in Handcuffs

Meet Wendy Weiner Runge, a film and television producer who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 10 years in an Iowa prison. She tells her story of o...

S3:E1 – Wounds ft. Razel Jones and Daniel Abbott from 2022-01-03T05:01

Wounds ft. Razel Jones & Daniel Abbott

Season 3 starts next week with a story of learning to overcome racism, but dealing with the wounds that have resulted. Its an insightful conve...

S2:E38 – Surviving the Holocaust ft. Dr. Alex Hershaft from 2021-09-28T04:00:11

Surviving the Holocaust

In our season 2 finale we present the story of Dr. Alex Hershaft. We talk about living in the Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw, Poland. We talk about what life was like i...

S2:E37 – Chasing the Vase ft. Brock Bevell from 2021-09-20T11:00:23

Chasing the Vice

This week on Focused on Forward I talk with Brock Bevell from the podcasts Chase the Vase and Agents of Recovery. Brock is a former Police Officer who was on Anti-Drug...

S2:E36 – Facing Fears and Moving Forward ft. Janice Burt from 2021-09-14T07:00

Facing Fears and Moving Forward ft. Janice Burt

This week on Focused on Forward, we welcome Janice Burt. Janice talks about something we all have to deal with in our everyday lives - Fe...

S2:E35 – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Couldnt Beat Carrie Creed from 2021-09-07T07:00

Episode Notes

From issues to being diagnosed with EDS ( Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) to having issues with pregnancy and childbirth, not once but twice, Carrie Creed has seemingly been throu...

S2:E34 – The Long and Winding Road to The Tick ft. Joshua Schubart from 2021-08-31T07:00

The Long and Winding Road to The Tick

Joshua Schubart grew up in the Long Island New York area. His childhood wasn't easy or a storybook, and it's easy to say that Joshua had a rough ch...

S2:E33 – The Good Divorce ft. Tom Kendrick from 2021-08-24T07:00

The Good Divorce

I have never thought of divorce of a good thing, its gone against how I was raised and my own personal beliefs. Plus I cant think of a good example of what could be con...

S2:E32 – Post Betrayal Syndrome ft. Dr. Debi Silber from 2021-08-17T07:00:19

Episode Notes

After experiencing betrayal in many forms in life, and perhaps most devastatingly in her marriage, Debi Silber found herself wondering why? Why was she her and what could ...

Ascend and Conquer ft. Tina Marie Trimpert LIVE! from 2021-08-14T01:21:14

Episode Notes

Ascend and Conquer. What a fitting title for tonights Focused on Forward LIVE show! Our guest Tina Marie has had to learn how to ascend and conquer multiple issues in lif...

S2:E31 – Kidnapped. Assaulted. Stronger Now Than Ever ft. Rhiannon Baker from 2021-08-10T14:26:06

Episode Notes

Rhiannon Baker was kidnapped and she was assaulted by a very bad man. By some luck she was able to escape and get to safety. What was to follow was years of learning how ...

A Walk on Water - LIVE! With Jeff "Swampy" Marsh from 2021-08-07T01:03:09

Episode Notes

You may best know Swampy as the Co-Creator of Phineas and Ferb, Milo Murphys Law and many other animated classics. But tonight, we are going to talk with Jeff and his son,...

S2:E30 – The Conquest of Bliss ft. Kara Fernstrom from 2021-08-04T13:18:36

Episode Notes

Kara Fernstrom is an amazing podcast host who cut a little time out of her schedule to have a fantastically open discussion about her backstory. What lead her here and how...

Wrongfully Imprisoned ft. Jeffrey Deskovic from 2021-07-31T04:03:01

Episode Notes

Incarcerated for 16 years on a wrongful conviction. Our guest Jeffrey Deskovic talks about the mental and emotional strain placed upon him with this, how hes moved forward...

S2:E29 – From Jerry Springer to calling her Daddy ft. Reena Friedman Watts from 2021-07-27T07:00:09

Episode Notes

Hey everyone! Say hello to Reena Friedman Watts! Reena has an amazing back story of being a news junkie, someone who loved to chase down a story. This love for news and a...

Ordinarily Extraordinary ft. Patrick P. Long LIVE! from 2021-07-24T01:08:34

Episode Notes

We will be talking with the author of "Ordinarily Extraordinary". A story told from personal experiences of loss and overcoming by Patrick P. Long. Patricks lo...

S2:E28 – The Need for a Positive Mental Attitude ft. Ann CK Nickell from 2021-07-20T07:00

Episode Notes

A Positive mental attitude. Our guest this week, Ann CK Nickell can tell you all about why its important. She can tell how she was able to move around and navigate through...

How Films Affect Our Mental Health ft. Anne Feustel LIVE! from 2021-07-17T01:08:42

Episode Notes

Tonight we talk with author Anne Feustel about her own journey through Mental Health and how movies and cinematherapy helped her navigate depression and anxiety issues tha...

S2:E27 – The Issue with Shame and Guilt ft. Lois Hollis from 2021-07-14T18:00:03

This week on Focused on Forward we talk with Lois Hollis. And there really is no better description for Lois's story than from her own website - "Once upon a time… Shame and guilt came to s...

The Difficult Journey Forward ft. Lydia Knorr LIVE! from 2021-07-10T01:34

For our 7/9/21 LIVE show,  we welcome Lydia Knorr. Lydia is going to tell us her story of surviving cancer, dealing with being widowed and becoming a single mom to three daughters, and how she t...

S2:E26 – Awkward is the New Brave ft. Belle Lockerby from 2021-07-06T16:56:16

Author Belle Lockerby stops by to share her new book and talk about how she overcame loss, both to cancer and suicide, and how she learned to reach out with her own feelings and emotions. How she l...

Resilience in the Face of Abuse ft. Brittany McEnteggart from 2021-07-03T01:25:39

We talk with new author Brittany McEnteggart about overcoming a young life of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuses. But we will also be Focused on Forward, so that we can see how she overcame h...

From Trauma to Ted Talks ft. Lisa David Olson LIVE! from 2021-06-26T01:16:23

This week we chat with the amazing Lisa David Olson and find out how she went from a traumatic childhood to being a public speaker at a Ted Talk. Along the way she has found power in the humor a...

A Call to Action ft. Paul Forchione from 2021-06-22T07:00

Paul Forchione is a fellow podcaster and a motivation coach. But what makes Paul’s story unique is that Paul was born with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, mu...

S2:E25 – A Call to Action ft. Paul Forchione from 2021-06-22T07:00

Paul Forchione is a fellow podcaster and a motivation coach. But what makes Paul’s story unique is that Paul was born with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, mu...

The Safe Circle ft. Eric Harazi LIVE from 2021-06-19T01:23:57

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The A to Z Healing Toolbox ft. Susan Hannifin MacNab from 2021-06-15T07:00

We talk with Susan Hannifin MacNab about the sudden loss of her husband, and raising her young son on her own. In her journey to deal with grief and mourning, she fell back into her training as ...

S2:E24 – The A to Z Healing Toolbox ft. Susan Hannifin MacNab from 2021-06-15T07:00

We talk with Susan Hannifin MacNab about the sudden loss of her husband, and raising her young son on her own. In her journey to deal with grief and mourning, she fell back into her training as ...

Being with Joy LIVE ft. Joy Gandell from 2021-06-12T02:12:49

Tonight we talk with Joy Gandell of the podcast - "Being with Joy". We will talk about her daughters cancer diagnosis, and how it affected the family mentally and emotionally. We will ...

S2:E23 – The Underdog Engineer ft. Mel Butcher from 2021-06-08T07:00

This week we have a great conversation with the amazing Mel Butcher. Mels story starts in her youth, but didnt really bloom until the year 2009 when she made some major decisions in life - leavi...

The Underdog Engineer ft. Mel Butcher from 2021-06-08T07:00

This week we have a great conversation with the amazing Mel Butcher. Mels story starts in her youth, but didnt really bloom until the year 2009 when she made some major decisions in life - leavi...

Focused on Forward Live - ft. Nancy Sovran Wish Upon a Teen from 2021-06-05T01:05:01

This is a replay of a discussion we had with Nancy Sovran. Nancy is the executive director of a very important charity called Wish Upon A Teen. She not only has a personal interest in the succes...

Dismantling Limiting Beliefs ft. Jenny Marie from 2021-06-01T07:00

In this episode we have an open conversation with Jenny Marie about her relationship with her mother as she was growing up. The verbal, physical and mental abuse she endured were very trying and...

S2:E22 – Dismantling Limiting Beliefs ft. Jenny Marie from 2021-06-01T07:00

In this episode we have an open conversation with Jenny Marie about her relationship with her mother as she was growing up. The verbal, physical and mental abuse she endured were very trying and...

Nowhere to Go But Up! Live with Sean Dustin from 2021-05-29T01:18:01

5/28/21 Live Show 

Fellow podcaster and host of the Nowhere To Go But Up Podcast, Sean Dustin,  joins us to talk about his journey through life dealing with abuse, addiction and prison, h...

S2:E21 – The Keith Milano Memorial ft. Larry Sprung from 2021-05-25T07:00

Larry Sprung lost his brother in law Keith Milano to suicide years ago, and since then, he and his wife have been working hard to raise suicide prevention awareness. In fact - Larry now sits on ...

The Keith Milano Memorial ft. Larry Sprung from 2021-05-25T07:00

Larry Sprung lost his brother in law Keith Milano to suicide years ago, and since then, he and his wife have been working hard to raise suicide prevention awareness. In fact - Larry now sits on ...

Autoimmune Issues and Parenting ft. Anna Graves LIVE from 2021-05-22T01:15:27

This week on our live show we sit down with the amazing voice actress Anna Graves ( Duchess Satine Kryze on Star Wars Clone Wars) to talk about being the parent of an autoimmune child, what that...

S2:E20 – Hail to the Victor in You ft. Tracy Lowry from 2021-05-18T06:00

Tracy Lowry is the host of the Mulitform PTSD podcast. I had the pleasure of being interviewed on her show (also released today - go check it out!) and talking about why I started this podcast. ...

Hail to the Victor in You ft. Tracy Lowry from 2021-05-18T06:00

Tracy Lowry is the host of the Mulitform PTSD podcast. I had the pleasure of being interviewed on her show (also released today - go check it out!) and talking about why I started this podcast.&...

Ignorance Was Bliss ft. Kate Wallinga from 2021-05-15T01:17:13

On 5/14/21 at 8pm EST we will talk with Kate Wallinga - the host of the podcast "Ignorance Was Bliss". Kates podcast is about making just about anything sound normal, from PTSD to podc...

Successfully Chaotic ft. Maria Daniels from 2021-05-11T06:00

This week we talk with Maria Daniels about the sexual abuse and trauma that she experienced as a young woman - how that trauma shaped her thoughts and feelings moving forward. We talk about her mar...

S2:E19 – Successfully Chaotic ft. Maria Daniels from 2021-05-11T06:00

This week we talk with Maria Daniels about the sexual abuse and trauma that she experienced as a young woman - how that trauma shaped her thoughts and feelings moving forward. We talk about her mar...

Live with the King! ft. C.L. King from 2021-05-08T01:14:13

5/7/2021 Live Show 

We are proud to bring you a conversation with CL King - CL is a motivational speaker, Public Speaker, and host of the Impacting Life 24/7 Podcast, and just an all arou...

S2:E18 – Family Success Secrets ft. Steve and Katie Keene from 2021-05-04T06:00

Our 50th Episode! 

In this episode we talk with Steve and Katie Keene about their journey as parents. From long distance relationships while Steve was in the military to overseas bir...

Family Success Secrets ft. Steve and Katie Keene from 2021-05-04T06:00

Our 50th Episode! 

In this episode we talk with Steve and Katie Keene about their journey as parents. From long distance relationships while Steve was in the military to overseas...

From Gangs to Table Tennis Ft. Wally Green LIVE! from 2021-05-01T01:24:53

In tonights live episode, we talk with Wally Green - professional and world renowned ping pong player, about growing up in New York City in the projects. We talk about gang involvement, how he h...

The Underdog Ninjas Ft. The Madrigals! LIVE! from 2021-04-24T01:15:50

Tonight we talk with Javie and Jessica Madrigal on our LIVE edition of Focused on Forward. We will talk about Javie's heart issues, Autoimmune issues in their family and how they have changed th...

Hashtag Dad Swag ft. Jay Cee from 2021-04-23T06:00

With Jay Cee we have a deeply open and honest conversation about the abuse he endured at the hands of his mother and her boyfriends. We talk about the dangers of his youth, the invaluable lesson...

S2:E17 – Hashtag Dad Swag ft. Jay Cee from 2021-04-23T06:00

With Jay Cee we have a deeply open and honest conversation about the abuse he endured at the hands of his mother and her boyfriends. We talk about the dangers of his youth, the invaluable lesson...

The Sugar Bear Foundation ft. Jennifer Carazo from 2021-04-17T01:07:12

Tonight we talk with Jennifer Carazo about the loss of her husband. How she is moving forward in life and how that led to the creation of the Sugar Bear Foundation. The Sugar Bear Foundation Sup...

Raven Transcending Fear ft. Terri Kozlowski from 2021-04-16T06:00

Our guest this week is author Terri Kozlowski who wrote about overcoming her rape at the age of 11 years old and the trauma that understandably followed that event. We discuss her process, how m...

S2:E16 – Raven Transcending Fear ft. Terri Kozlowski from 2021-04-16T06:00

Our guest this week is author Terri Kozlowski who wrote about overcoming her rape at the age of 11 years old and the trauma that understandably followed that event. We discuss her process, how m...

S2:E15 – The Body Queen ft. Keisha Tucker from 2021-04-12T22:41:04

Keisha is the definition of strength and inner power. She is a fighter. She is a warrior. Keisha's story inspires me because she defeated cervical cancer not once ... but twice. She moved past her ...

The Body Queen ft. Keisha Tucker from 2021-04-12T22:41:04

Keisha is the definition of strength and inner power. She is a fighter. She is a warrior. Keisha's story inspires me because she defeated cervical cancer not once ... but twice. She moved past her ...

Within the Head of Fredd - A LIVE chat with Fredd Carroll from 2021-04-10T02:01:31

Tonight we chat with Fredd Carroll. Fredd is an author, podcaster and someone who has overcome some tough adversity. Fredd has worked to overcome physical and sexual abuse, and will tell us what...

S2:E14 – The Mental Health Stigma with Mick Manhattan from 2021-04-03T00:00

This is the story of Mick Manhattan. Mick is the founder of the Scene Snobs Network , the network we are newly & proud members of. Mick though isnt just a figure head in the network, he's an...

The Mental Health Stigma with Mick Manhattan from 2021-04-03T00:00

This is the story of Mick Manhattan. Mick is the founder of the Scene Snobs Network , the network we are newly & proud members of. Mick though isnt just a figure head in the network, he's an...

S2:E13 – Kids Need Fathers, Not Visitors ft. Darell Singleterry from 2021-03-26T06:00

We speak with Darell about his daughter. His young daughter is clearly the apple of his eye. We also speak about the custody dispute between his daughters mother and himself. He talks about the cha...

Kids Need Fathers, Not Visitors ft. Darell Singleterry from 2021-03-26T06:00

We speak with Darell about his daughter. His young daughter is clearly the apple of his eye. We also speak about the custody dispute between his daughters mother and himself. He talks about the cha...

S2:E12 – The Anxiety Effect ft. Mark Halberg from 2021-03-25T13:15:11

Our guest this week is Mark Halberg, one half of the show called The Fandom Effect, a podcast that talks about all the things you can be a fan of. We talk to Mark and his cohost Devon McVettie abou...

The Anxiety Effect ft. Mark Halberg from 2021-03-25T13:15:11

Our guest this week is Mark Halberg, one half of the show called The Fandom Effect, a podcast that talks about all the things you can be a fan of. We talk to Mark and his cohost Devon McVettie abou...

S1:E18 – The Greatest Sports Story You’ve Never Heard ft. Dave Stevens from 2021-03-23T15:09:54

The greatest sports story you’ve never heard. Dave was born without legs and went onto accomplish great things in the world of sports, despite being limb different. Listen as Dave tells his story o...

The Greatest Sports Story You’ve Never Heard ft. Dave Stevens from 2021-03-23T15:09:54

The greatest sports story you’ve never heard. Dave was born without legs and went onto accomplish great things in the world of sports, despite being limb different. Listen as Dave tells his story o...

S2:E11 – The Trouble with Rett Syndrome ft. Ceceilia Baker from 2021-03-12T10:00

Today we are talking to Ceceilia about her daughter Delilah, and her condition called Rett Syndrome. According to the website rettsyndrom.org ...

The Trouble with Rett Syndrome ft. Ceceilia Baker from 2021-03-12T10:00

Today we are talking to Ceceilia about her daughter Delilah, and her condition called Rett Syndrome. According to the website rettsyndrom.org - "Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological diso...

S2:E10 – Defying the Darkness ft. Dylan Sessler from 2021-03-05T11:00

In this episode we talk with mental health advocate and military infantryman, Dylan Sessler. If you aren’t already following him on TikTok, you should be. Dylan openly talks about his father taking...

Defying the Darkness ft. Dylan Sessler from 2021-03-05T11:00

In this episode we talk with mental health advocate and military infantryman, Dylan Sessler. If you aren’t already following him on TikTok, you should be. Dylan openly talks about his father taking...

Surviving Sexual Abuse ft. “Vicky” from 2021-02-26T14:46:31

Our guest today, we call her “Vicky” at her request, suffered through years of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her step father. She talks about the process of healing, the importance of ...

S2:E9 – Surviving Sexual Abuse ft. “Vicky” from 2021-02-26T14:46:31

Our guest today, we call her “Vicky” at her request, suffered through years of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her step father. She talks about the process of healing, the importance of ...

Dealing With Cancer and Grief ft. Chris Johnson from 2021-02-19T11:00

In this episode we talk with Chris Johnson, or Official Anime Pops, as he’s known on TikTok. We talk about his wife getting sick with cancer, her fight and how he lost his soul mate Wendy. But he a...

S2:E8 – Dealing With Cancer and Grief ft. Chris Johnson from 2021-02-19T11:00

In this episode we talk with Chris Johnson, or Official Anime Pops, as he’s known on TikTok. We talk about his wife getting sick with cancer, her fight and how he lost his soul mate Wendy. But he a...

The Littlest Peanut ft. Shannan Wilson from 2021-02-17T07:50:07

We are talking with Shannan Wilson, the singer, actor and author of a wonderful book called "The Littlest Peanut". Shannan wrote this book for other parents of premature born children. Since both o...

S2:E7 – The Littlest Peanut ft. Shannan Wilson from 2021-02-17T07:50:07

We are talking with Shannan Wilson, the singer, actor and author of a wonderful book called "The Littlest Peanut". Shannan wrote this book for other parents of premature born children. Since both o...

Concrete Cowboy ft. Liz Priestley from 2021-02-17T06:40:54

To start Season 2 - we have the pleasure of talking with Liz Priestley. She’s starring in a movie soon to be released on Netflix called Concrete Cowboy, co-starring Idris Elba. But also, we have a ...

S2:E1 – Concrete Cowboy ft. Liz Priestley from 2021-02-17T06:40:54

To start Season 2 - we have the pleasure of talking with Liz Priestley. She’s starring in a movie soon to be released on Netflix called Concrete Cowboy, co-starring Idris Elba. But also, we have a ...

Surviving a Pandemic ft. Timothy McLaughlin from 2021-02-05T20:30:22

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 ...

S2:E6 – Surviving a Pandemic ft. Timothy McLaughlin from 2021-02-05T20:30:22

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 ...

100 Acres of Hell ft. Stacey Toy from 2021-01-29T11:00

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 sh...

S2:E5 – 100 Acres of Hell ft. Stacey Toy from 2021-01-29T11:00

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 sh...

Aspergers and FANG! ft. Richard Burgin from 2021-01-25T11:00

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 an...

S2:E4 – Aspergers and FANG! ft. Richard Burgin from 2021-01-25T11:00

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 an...

Free Range Adult ft. Wil Wilson from 2021-01-15T11:00

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 ...

S2:E3 – Free Range Adult ft. Wil Wilson from 2021-01-15T11:00

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 ...

When Words Fail, Music Speaks ft. James Cox from 2021-01-08T22:26:05

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 Focu...

S2:E2 – When Words Fail, Music Speaks ft. James Cox from 2021-01-08T22:26:05

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 Focu...

Don’t Let The Disability Fool You ft. Domo Jones from 2020-12-25T11:00

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 n...

S1:E32 – Don’t Let The Disability Fool You ft. Domo Jones from 2020-12-25T11:00

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 n...

Man From Somewhere ft. Johan van Vuuren from 2020-12-18T22:16:31

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 be...

S1:E31 – Man From Somewhere ft. Johan van Vuuren from 2020-12-18T22:16:31

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 be...

Wait. What? Y’Nevano ft. Wali Collins from 2020-12-16T18:39:26

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,...

The Sales Angel ft. David Angel from 2020-12-13T06:16:53

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 affect...

S1:E29 – The Sales Angel ft. David Angel from 2020-12-13T06:16:53

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 aff...

Live Interview with Scott H. Silverman from 2020-12-08T02:16:17

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.&n...

Stolen Identity ft. Andrew and Alexis Part 2 from 2020-12-04T11:00

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...

S1:E27 – Stolen Identity ft. Andrew and Alexis Part 2 from 2020-12-04T11:00

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...

Stolen Identity ft. Andrew and Alexis Part 1 from 2020-11-27T11:00

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...

S1:E26 – Stolen Identity ft. Andrew and Alexis Part 1 from 2020-11-27T11:00

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...

Recovery in Progress ft. Nick Thorne from 2020-11-20T19:44:42

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 Focu...

S1:E25 – Recovery in Progress ft. Nick Thorne from 2020-11-20T19:44:42

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 Focu...

An Introvert Journey to Being Visible ft. Michael Brian from 2020-11-13T11:00

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 challen...

S1:E24 – An Introvert Journey to Being Visible ft. Michael Brian from 2020-11-13T11:00

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 challeng...

The Girl in Space ft. Sarah Werner from 2020-11-06T11:00

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 tal...

S1:E23 – The Girl in Space ft. Sarah Werner from 2020-11-06T11:00

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 tal...

Remote Team Wellness ft. Tarin Calemeyer from 2020-10-30T10:00

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...

S1:E22 – Remote Team Wellness ft. Tarin Calemeyer from 2020-10-30T10:00

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...

Addiction, Recovery and Control ft. Stacy Sciarra from 2020-10-23T10:00

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...

S1:E21 – Addiction, Recovery and Control ft. Stacy Sciarra from 2020-10-23T10:00

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...

That Big Guy on TikTok ft. Fred Smith from 2020-10-16T13:17:53

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 prote...

S1:E20 – That Big Guy on TikTok ft. Fred Smith from 2020-10-16T13:17:53

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 prote...

Kind Knots and Sarcomas ft. Trevor Madrid from 2020-10-09T11:00:13

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 a...

S1:E19 – Kind Knots and Sarcomas ft. Trevor Madrid from 2020-10-09T11:00:13

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 a...

Hope Instilled ft. Jory Pradjinski from 2020-09-25T14:32:44

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...

S1:E17 – Hope Instilled ft. Jory Pradjinski from 2020-09-25T14:32:44

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...

Broken Necks and Hockey Sticks ft. Simon Denis from 2020-09-18T13:14:30

Meet Simon Denis. Simon is a professional hockey player who nearly lost his dream of playing due to a dangerous hit from behind during a game. Listen to him tell about his injury, the surgery, but ...

S1:E16 – Broken Necks and Hockey Sticks ft. Simon Denis from 2020-09-18T13:14:30

Meet Simon Denis. Simon is a professional hockey player who nearly lost his dream of playing due to a dangerous hit from behind during a game. Listen to him tell about his injury, the surgery, but ...

Lies, Deceit and Addiction ft. Michelle Clouser from 2020-09-11T13:04:12

Listen closely as Michelle talk about the toll that drug addiction can take on a family. Her story shows the lies, deceit, anger, hurt and pain that come with a family members addiction.

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S1:E14 – Lies, Deceit and Addiction ft. Michelle Clouser from 2020-09-11T13:04:12

Listen closely as Michelle talk about the toll that drug addiction can take on a family. Her story shows the lies, deceit, anger, hurt and pain that come with a family members addiction. --- Suppor...

Wish Upon A Teen ft. Nancy Sovran from 2020-09-04T12:36:31

Today we talk with Nancy Sovran. Nancy is the executive director of a very important charity called Wish Upon A Teen. She not only has a personal interest in the success of the charity, but she has...

S1:E14 – Wish Upon A Teen ft. Nancy Sovran from 2020-09-04T12:36:31

Today we talk with Nancy Sovran. Nancy is the executive director of a very important charity called Wish Upon A Teen. She not only has a personal interest in the success of the charity, but she has...

The Real Ones Tried to Kill Her ft. Patti Shaw from 2020-08-28T13:38:31

This is my good friend Patti Shaw. Patti is a breast cancer survivor. A warrior. A fighter. Her story is uplifting and gives hope to those who are still in the middle of their own battle. Listen to...

S1:E13 – The Real Ones Tried to Kill Her ft. Patti Shaw from 2020-08-28T13:38:31

This is my good friend Patti Shaw. Patti is a breast cancer survivor. A warrior. A fighter. Her story is uplifting and gives hope to those who are still in the middle of their own battle. Listen to...

The Glow Up ft. Ms. Unique’ka from 2020-08-21T12:17:27

In this episode we get to meet the never give up attitude of Ms. Unique’ka, who by all rights had a rough start to life. She details how she moved past those things, began her journey of being Focu...

S1:E12 – The Glow Up ft. Ms. Unique’ka from 2020-08-21T12:17:27

In this episode we get to meet the never give up attitude of Ms. Unique’ka, who by all rights had a rough start to life. She details how she moved past those things, began her journey of being Focu...

The BiPolar Warrior ft. Jason Rogers from 2020-08-14T13:16:30

Let’s meet Jason Rogers and listen to him talk about his journey with Bipolar disorder and depression. It’s a very frank and open discussion.

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S1:E11 – The BiPolar Warrior ft. Jason Rogers from 2020-08-14T13:16:30

Let’s meet Jason Rogers and listen to him talk about his journey with Bipolar disorder and depression. It’s a very frank and open discussion. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Special Needs Parenting ft. Kristi Stewart from 2020-08-07T13:10:32

Lets meet Kristi Stewart and her son Hunter. Hunter was born with Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Lets listen to Kristi as she talks about ...

S1:E10 – Special Needs Parenting ft. Kristi Stewart from 2020-08-07T13:10:32

Lets meet Kristi Stewart and her son Hunter. Hunter was born with Hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Lets listen to Kristi as she talks about ...

AIDS - Ending the Stigma ft. Derek Canas from 2020-07-31T13:12:04

In this episode we talk with Derek Canas Derek has dealt with multiple pacemakers, and is living with AIDS. Listen to his story to see what he does to remain focused on Forward no matter the challe...

S1:E9 – AIDS - Ending the Stigma ft. Derek Canas from 2020-07-31T13:12:04

In this episode we talk with Derek Canas Derek has dealt with multiple pacemakers, and is living with AIDS. Listen to his story to see what he does to remain focused on Forward no matter the challe...

Guillain-Barre Survivor ft. Merrilyn Macurak from 2020-07-24T13:02:04

Let me introduce you to Merrilyn Macurak. Merrilyn is a Guillain-Barre Syndrome survivor. Merrilyn talks about her journey with GBS and how that led to her work with the GBS-CIDP Foundation.
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S1:E8 – Guillain-Barre Survivor ft. Merrilyn Macurak from 2020-07-24T13:02:04

Let me introduce you to Merrilyn Macurak. Merrilyn is a Guillain-Barre Syndrome survivor. Merrilyn talks about her journey with GBS and how that led to her work with the GBS-CIDP Foundation. --- Su...

Not in Daddy’s Shadow ft. Isaiah Peterson from 2020-07-17T11:21:14

In this episode, we get to know Isaiah Peterson. Isaiah is proof that you can move past life challenges and be Focused on Forward. We will listen to Isaiah talk about his upbringing , turning to se...

S1:E7 – Not in Daddy’s Shadow ft. Isaiah Peterson from 2020-07-17T11:21:14

In this episode, we get to know Isaiah Peterson. Isaiah is proof that you can move past life challenges and be Focused on Forward. We will listen to Isaiah talk about his upbringing , turning to se...

Lyme Disease and Tick Bites ft. Amanda Knight from 2020-07-03T13:08:57

Let us introduce you to Amanda Knight. Amanda has been dealing with Lyme Disease from a Tick Bite and the results of that bite for nearly two decades. Listen to Amanda detail her journey through th...

S1:E6 – Lyme Disease and Tick Bites ft. Amanda Knight from 2020-07-03T13:08:57

Let us introduce you to Amanda Knight. Amanda has been dealing with Lyme Disease from a Tick Bite and the results of that bite for nearly two decades. Listen to Amanda detail her journey through th...

The Teenage Daughter and the Stroke fr. Travis Olsen from 2020-06-19T12:49:34

This is Travis Olsen. His story is about his teenage daughter, Libby. Libby went for being a completely healthy teenage girl to having a major stroke. Listen to his story, Libbys story, of overcomi...

S1:E5 – The Teenage Daughter and the Stroke fr. Travis Olsen from 2020-06-19T12:49:34

This is Travis Olsen. His story is about his teenage daughter, Libby. Libby went for being a completely healthy teenage girl to having a major stroke. Listen to his story, Libbys story, of overcomi...

Addiction and Sobriety, The Long Hard Road ft. Michael Klann from 2020-06-05T12:00:33

In this episode of Focused on Forward, we talk with Michael Klann. Michael has an interesting story with many layers. He discusses he journey against alcoholism, autoimmune issues, car accidents an...

S1:E4 – Addiction and Sobriety, The Long Hard Road ft. Michael Klann from 2020-06-05T12:00:33

In this episode of Focused on Forward, we talk with Michael Klann. Michael has an interesting story with many layers. He discusses he journey against alcoholism, autoimmune issues, car accidents an...

Premature Baby and the NICU ft. Joshua Stockbridge from 2020-05-22T19:12:10

IIn this episode we have a heart to heart conversation with Joshua about his own personal struggles, but also issues that he and his wife had with the birth of their first child. Amazing story of o...

S1:E3 – Premature Baby and the NICU ft. Joshua Stockbridge from 2020-05-22T19:12:10

IIn this episode we have a heart to heart conversation with Joshua about his own personal struggles, but also issues that he and his wife had with the birth of their first child. Amazing story of o...

In Loving Memory of David ft. Michelle Milone from 2020-03-28T15:35:13

Listen to Michelle tell the story of her son David. Yes, it is heartbreaking, but there is also strength in Michelle’s resolve to keep moving forward.

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S1:E2 – In Loving Memory of David ft. Michelle Milone from 2020-03-28T15:35:13

Listen to Michelle tell the story of her son David. Yes, it is heartbreaking, but there is also strength in Michelle’s resolve to keep moving forward. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Our Story from 2020-03-17T18:36:30

Before we start interviewing you and sharing your stories, we want you to know who we are and what we have experienced.

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S1:E1 – Our Story from 2020-03-17T18:36:30

Before we start interviewing you and sharing your stories, we want you to know who we are and what we have experienced. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Focused on Forward (Trailer) from 2020-03-09T05:05:43

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It’s only a model from 2020-03-09T04:56:02

We’re not up and going yet, not full blown anyway. But here’s a snippet of who we like to think we are --- Support this podcast: Listen