The Overcomer's Podcast

S9: Episode 10 - Life Coach Peggy Messer: Your intentions create your reality

It's easy to feel like life is over once you retire, but this week's episode of the podcast will challenge that notion. In fact, it might just change the way you think about retirement altogether!

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Peggy Messer, a remarkable 73-year-old woman who has undergone a profound mindset shift and is now embarking on a new journey as a life coach and motivational speaker. As a retired teacher with 26 years of experience, Peggy knows a thing or two about making the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

One of the key takeaways from our conversation with Peggy is the idea that our intentions create our reality. By becoming the hero of your own story and pursuing your God-sized dreams, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve greatness.

Peggy also shared some important insights about finding your life's purpose. She believes that every experience we have, both good and bad, ultimately leads us to where we are meant to be. And if you always strive to do your best, even when things get tough, you'll find that the universe has a way of rewarding your efforts.

So if you're feeling stuck or unsure about your next steps in life, take a listen to this inspiring episode and let Peggy's wisdom guide you towards your own God-sized dream.

S9: Episode 9: Overcoming a Home Invasion and Being Arrested for Murder

This week's episode is not a usual episode, as it tells the story of Tennyson Jacobson and her husband Kyle, who experienced a break-in on Mother's Day 2013. Despite the traumatic experience, Tennyson shares how she managed to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally and continue living her life. Her husband's presence that night, who is a firefighter usually at work for two days straight, was crucial in averting potential tragedy.

For Tennyson, being an overcomer is having courage. It means facing everyday situations that are uncomfortable, doing things that are challenging, and pushing yourself beyond your limits. She also learned the importance of intuition, believing in your gut feeling, and trusting yourself.

This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of intuition. We hope that it will inspire you to be courageous and trust your intuition, no matter what challenges you face in life.

Listen to this episode of the Overcomer's Podcast to learn more about Tennyson Jacobson's story of overcoming PTSD and pursuing a normal and happy life after the worst night she ever encountered.

S9: Episode 8 - Retention Guru

In this week's episode, we learn how to make members loyal to your club. Dr. Paul Bedford, a former personal trainer, studied academically to understand why people left despite him being good and qualified. He is now known as the "Retention Guru" and shares his top 10 retention factors based on research analyzing 5.5 million customers from 4,500 clubs in 31 different countries.

During the episode, Dr. Bedford emphasizes the importance of setting manageable goals that come from the customers themselves. He also emphasizes making exercise enjoyable and avoiding name-calling or shaming.

Listen to this episode of the Overcomer's Podcast to learn more about Dr. Bedford and how to make your club or gym successful while keeping old and new members comfortable and loyal.

S9: Episode 7 - Expanding Business During the Height of the Pandemic

If you're in the process of starting a business and feel like you're all alone, this week's episode is one you won't want to miss.  Chad Hackman shares his inspiring story of starting his business in his parents' garage and expanding during the pandemic.

He opens up about his struggles during the early days of his business.  He never gave up and now has over a hundred members. You'll be amazed by his perseverance and success, as well as his vision for expanding to other locations in the future.

S9: Episode 6 - TRX: Make Your Body Your Machine with Randy Hetrick

This week's episode is a talk about overcoming transitions in life.  Randy Hetrick shares his journey from being a NAVY SEAL to being an entrepreneur. He has a lot to share about how he succeeded and went bankrupt in his business.  As of the recording of this episode he is helping his once bankrupt company TRX to make a comeback and he is starting another business simultaneously.

There is so much to be learned from the life of Randy Hetrick!  Don’t miss this episode!

S9: Episode 5 - Deka World Champion Seminar: Important Training Tips, Strategies and Mindset

This week's episode is so much fun with our guests, the Deka world champions. They shared their advice on how they won or placed high in their events. Each individual has their own story to tell. They come from different backgrounds, but their only goal is to be the best in their chosen event. Don't miss this episode to learn the training tips, techniques, strategies, and even mindset.

 

Important things discussed:

• Know what your weak point is, and train to improve it.
• Conditioning is key.
• Give yourself different goals and keep some variety in training.
• Accept the pain rather than resisting it.
• Focus on what you can control.
• Smile,have fun, and be happy with what you are doing.
• Training is what prepares you for the event.

S9: Episode 4 - Magik: The Recipe is Different from Everybody.

Are you in need of some"magic"? Are you in pain and desperately seeking a way out? At some point, we all need healing, and often we don't know where to turn for help.

If you're looking for inspiration from someone who was once suicidal but has since found a way to heal others' pain, you won't want to miss this week's podcast episode. Amber Kivett graciously shares her life's adversities, how she overcame them, and her expertise in helping people who suffer from pain.

Listen to this episode of the Overcomer's Podcast to learn more about Amber Kivett, who has overcome various physical, emotional, and mental traumas and is now helping others do the same. 

S9: Episode 3: Deka Mile Women’s Pro Division World Champion, Megan Jacoby: Turn Your Weakness Into Your Strength, You will be Unstoppable!

A lot of women who became mothers will think that it’s over for them. But this is not the case for our guest, Megan Jacoby. Megan is the Women’s World Champion for the Women’s Pro Division in the Deka mile.

Despite being a single mother, she still takes time to prioritize being a high-performing athlete. She said that prioritizing doing what makes you happy and fulfilled can make you a better parent, better at work, happier in general, and more pleasant to be around.

Listen to this week’s podcast and learn how Megan overcome all the struggles she’s been through to become the Deka Mile World Champion.

S9: Episode 2 - Furlough from work in Pandemic to Successful Podcaster and Entrepreneur with Ben Albert

This week on Overcomer’s Podcast a person who got furlough for work shared his story on how he became a successful podcaster. 

Ben Albert spent most of his life under-achieving to avoid bullies because of his height. Then learning, curiosity, and a growth mindset came to his life, he started to care about community. As he got older, he wanted to connect to people one conversation at a time. 

He felt that he had to reach out and learn something from the time he got furlough for work, that’s when he started doing podcasts. Since he is not “famous”, he started from scratch. He had to niche down because podcasting is a noisy place to be. He reached out to business owners to be featured in his podcast from Suny Brockport State University, those who are alumni business owners, where he graduated from. His vision is to highlight Rochester businesses and so he built a Rochester podcast.

Don’t miss this week’s episode, listen to Ben Albert’s story. He was a “nobody” in their place and now a promising podcaster!

S9: Episode 1 - Limitless opportunity of gratitude

Are you a positive person or not? Then this podcast is for you to assess whether you’re expressing gratitude or need to practice it.

Shai Tubali is a chakra expert, spiritual teacher who believes in intentionally expressing gratitude even in difficult situations. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical ways on how to intentionally bring gratitude and see the difference it will make in your life.