Never Ever Give Up Hope

Narcissists are masters at creating a perception of perfection to the outside world so no one believes the victims. Dana Diaz was a victim who often felt hopeless during her childhood and as an adult.  It made Dana feel stuck. And she felt dead inside as well.   When she became physically ill as a result of the chronic stress of abuse, she felt a responsibility to create awareness about the effects of abuse on the mind and body.   Educated in journalism and psychology from DePaul University, Dana Diaz’s lifelong experience with abuse makes her an expert in the mental and physical struggles of victims and survivors alike. In her interview, she exposes the raw truth of emotional, psychological, and physical trauma and a bold testament of survival: INTERVIEW:     Click here to buy Some cycles are hard to break. Forced out of an unhappy home at a young age, Dana S. Diaz swears to make it on her own and never fall victim to the same abuse she witnessed growing up. But that’s before she falls for Darr

Are you feeling panicked about your child's future? How will your child survive school with low literacy? Do you question: How will they survive school? Or life? Lois Letchford has stood in your shoes. Her young son, Nicholas, failed first grade. The prognosis was dire. Replacing the despair, Lois took on his teaching to find her son was not 'slow' Nicholas went from 'failing' first grade to a P.H.D. from Oxford. Lois Letchford's dyslexia came to light at the age of 39 when she faced teaching her son, Nicholas. Examining her reading failure caused her to adapt and change lessons. The results were dramatic. Lois qualified as a reading specialist using her non-traditional background, multi-continental experience, and passion for assisting other failing students.        The label provided for her son was not accurate or applicable. Lois chose to change that. Her story will inspire you and encourage anyone concerned about their child's education. In 1995, the school diagnostician called a seven-year-old “the wo

Being the target of an organized crime hit, narrowly escaping an abusive cult, and battling breast cancer has caused Kendra Petty to wonder, “How much can one person take?” More, life replied. Much more. Here is a story of survival unlike any you have heard: Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her parents that nearly consumed her. Escaping that, she married an abusive drug addict. The story does not end there. She successfully climbed the corporate ladder–only to discover she worked for an organized crime family, who tried to murder her. It would take every survival tactic she had learned (and more) to avoid ending up dead.   And that’s just the beginning. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she finally realized that the changes she needed to make could only be achieved by exploding the life she had deliberately created. Listen to her story of how she survived and learned to thrive despite it. Kendra Petty is a woman who has

When Tyler Wittkofsky was 19, he left home and fell into a dark pit of depression. He had been diagnosed with mental illnesses and turned to drugs and alcohol. He attempted suicide and failed.      Step into the captivating world of Tyler Wittkofsky, an extraordinary talent hailing from North Carolina's enchanting southern coast. As a multi-genre maestro, Tyler weaves tales that sweep you into unforgettable adventures. Beyond his writing prowess, he's a fervent podcaster, mental health advocate, and blogger. With his wife Grace and furry companions Dutch and Belle, Tyler embarks on awe-inspiring journeys across the US, chronicled on the enthralling blog Adventure With Coffee. Tyler's literary repertoire includes the touching novella (Not) Alone inspired by true events on mental health struggles and the debut romance, The Seeds of Love: Sunflower Kisses - Book One navigating love's complexities through a mentally ill protagonist. His emotionally charged poetry collection Coffee, Alcohol, and Heartbreak, draw

With more than four years of hard-won sobriety, Ryan Penley has transformed his life’s adversities into valuable lessons for those still struggling with addiction. There were a couple of years when Ryan begged for it to be over. His mother sent him to jail and accused him of trying to murder her. Ryan was homeless. Now, looking back, he realizes he was creating a testimony. But at the time he just wanted out and his life to be over.   Then he woke up out of a coma and WOW – what a transformation. He is a beacon of hope for those still battling their demons and demonstrates that from the depths of despair – it is indeed possible to forge a life filled with purpose and joy. Ryan shares his story of how he came from the pit to a life that is unimaginably blessed –exceeding even his own expectations. Are you feeling isolated, grappling with shame, and struggling to maintain your dignity due to alcohol or drugs?   Click Here to Buy   "Man Up. Sober Up." is more than just a catchy title—it's a call to a

Rose Ann Forte was a successful C-Suite executive and leader in the church, a working mom of four, and a social drinker. Over the years, life’s stresses and a difficult marriage created an environment where her alcohol usage increased significantly. After the collapse of her marriage, her drinking further escalated and she felt like a fraud. She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and asked God to take her off this earth.     AA was not an option in her mind. She had already submitted to God and didn’t want to call herself an alcoholic. When COVID-19 hit, she enrolled in a coaching program to put alcohol to the side for three months. Her experience was extremely transformational, and she recognized God’s instruction embedded in the entire process. She became free of the psychological slavery of this habit through this process. She identified what alcohol had stolen from her life and understood that God had a better plan for her.      Rose Ann felt called to document what she learned with a

What qualifies Paul Zolman to talk about love? His childhood experiences were the opposite of love.  The author of love is God. In His wisdom, He places us in various circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies Paul Zolman to speak about love?  From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside him, he searched for and eventually created a method that transformed his life from anger to loving everyone.    Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became his preferred love style, only because of the regularity. He could almost count on it. It was consistent. He came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, he knew that was a twisted belief. He wanted a better life, so he created a paradigm shift that worked.      Role of Love: The Most Effective Way to Demonstrate Love Everyday CLICK HERE TO BUY  We all want to be loved, but have you ever considered how you love others can transform your life? The Role of Love is a reso

Phebe Trotman is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and accomplished soccer player. She has achieved many accolades as an athlete, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning two awards and recognition within her company.       Phebe will help you understand the importance of a positive mindset no matter what you choose to do. She is passionate about personal growth and empowering others to reach their full potential. In her interview today, she shows us how to accomplish that.   Phebe's new book, Never Quit on a Bad Day, offers advice and stories of wisdom that will energize you to overcome your challenges, strengthen you with the tools needed to do it, and invoke your sense of gratitude for your personal journey. You will be stimulated, motivated, and challenged by Phebe's story: XXXXXXX CHECK OUT PHEBE'S BOOK Never Quit on a Bad Day™ The

When Rob Rene was hit by a truck, he should have died that day. He didn't but his lifelong dream of being a professional runner did. He felt helpless and hopeless.  When the pandemic hit the world and Rob lost his job, he again lost hope. But these setbacks led him to be the success he is today. Rob Rene grew up as a gifted athlete and runner with a keen interest in health and nutrition. After getting hit by a truck and getting thrown 36 feet. nearly losing his life and his dream of becoming a professional runner, Rob struggled for years with addiction and a lack of clear direction.  Through God’s guidance, he became a researcher on the takeover of our medical system, frequencies, and quantum energy.   Through this research, he found Quantum Energy Solutions that are helping people get off addictive big pharma medications. He founded QE Strong – a company dedicated to utilizing unique all-natural solutions to improve people’s health. A service greatly needed in the ever-increasingly overweight and unhealthy

Patricia Monserrate believed she had to be perfect in every way. This included keeping the secret of her abuse. One night, as her two small daughters slept in their beds, she found herself alone in a closed closet, sitting on the floor crying and screaming at God, "I can’t go on  - I want to die." Patricia Monserrate is a native of California who loves to travel. She is a licensed evangelist and missionary who ministers to hurting single women, wives, couples, and young people searching for answers. Her passion for those less fortunate has been the driving force to promote growth in the community and in women. Patricia takes pride in providing the best personal, professional, and spiritual solutions to those looking for a better way of living. Recognized for her extraordinary commitment of volunteering, she received the President’s Volunteer Award for four straight years.   “It was impossible at times to live without confusion and pain. Its ugly marks of guilt and shame left Patricia uncertain of her identi

Every single day, Kevin Quinn lived with depression. Thoughts of suicide plagued him. Yet, deep inside he knew he had a bigger purpose in life, and he was determined not to force his children to tell the same story he had to say to his friends about his dad. Kevin Quinn is an entrepreneur, a Marine war veteran, an amazing friend, a father, and a survivor of suicide. Kevin was physically, emotionally, and verbally abused, bullied in school, and sexually assaulted.  Kevin lost his sister and father to suicide and at seventeen Kevin attempted suicide. Many listeners will relate to your story.  During Kevin's interview, he answers those questions you may have been afraid to ask. Why? What could I have done to prevent my family member from taking his life? Kevin offers help, compassion, and the hands-on tools you need to help prevent this from happening. What is Text Lifeline?     AMAZING MUST-HAVE APP THAT CAN SAVE LIVES Text Lifeline sends a small check-in notification on an individual’s phone each morning.

Andy Goldstrom is a successful business entrepreneur and owner of a real estate company that became an Inc. 500 company. But, when his daughter started experiencing extreme anxiety and depression, he needed to rethink his relationships, with his family and find a solution. Andy Goldstrom changed his focus and now offers parent coaching, family coaching, transition and aftercare service, and a series of workshops that can help all of us be better parents. He hosts a Winning Parenting podcast on all the well-known podcast apps. In his interview, Andy shared how to empower your children to reduce parental stress and explained how a parent coach can help.    "The way you respond to your kids enables them to be the best they can be!"  He explains this formula: Knowledge = Experience + Information. Each of us has a choice in how we face adversity - as a learning experience that can propel us to prosper or those who allow adversity to weigh us down.  Website Podcast Facebook Book      Two-time Inc. 500 bus

Jeanell Greene's experience with tragedy, and emotional and sexual abuse as a child made her passionate about bringing love and healing to couples as a Life and Relationship coach.  Jeanell's unbelievable story will inspire you to have hope, and faith, and to never give up on your dreams.  She will teach you how to turn unhappiness into happiness and how to stay focused when you are up against roadblocks and failures. With her own experience with tragedy, emotional and sexual abuse as a child, to meeting the Queen of England, winning 2 all-expense trips, and finding her faith again in her 40s, Jeanell’s unbelievable story will inspire you to have hope, faith, and to never give up on your dreams. In her interview, she shares the tools to help you get to the other side of 'mindset hacks.' She shares her story of forgiveness after her dad had an affair with her mom's best friend, had a baby, left the family, and then returned years later. She shares what unconditional love is and how we can learn to forgive

Have you noticed an anti-Christian agenda swooping into our schools, libraries, media, and government institutions? When even the Muppets and Kellogg’s Cereal boxes tell your young children they can be any gender they feel like, parents need strategies. Joan Benson wrote THE book on how parents can respond to their children when they ask uncomfortable questions. Joan was my guest on Never Ever Give Up Hope last year. Click here to enjoy her story of love lost, betrayal, and new-found joy.      Joan Benson adopted two infants and two twelve-year-olds to complete what she hoped would be a loving permanent family.  Joan is a wife, mother of four adult children, a grandmother of eight, a former educator, and an author/speaker. She has been a freelance writer for over thirty years and has served as a reading specialist, teacher mentor, and classroom teacher in her first career.   After retiring from her educational life, she pursued her love for writing with the freedom to share her spiritual insights.

Cam F Awesome has experienced the kind of devastation few of us ever will—he was suspended from the U.S. Olympic boxing team months before the London games. But he did not give up. In fact, he went on to create a new name and life and earn more championships than any other boxer in America. And he doesn't even like boxing.   As a kid, Cam F. Awesome was bullied but found his strength in boxing. Today Cam is known as "The Motivational Comic," a former Olympic Heavyweight and multi-time National Champion boxer with over 400 wins.   He rose to fame after being featured in the Netflix documentary "Counter Punch," which chronicled his Olympic journey. In his interview, Cam discusses these topics: 1. An Attitude of Gratitude 2. Channeling Your Inner Awesome 3. Building Confidence through preparation 4. If you can fail without being discouraged, success is inevitable 5. How Cam escaped bullying and became America's #1 boxer  We are honored to have Cam with us today to share his triumph over adversi

Adam Lucero was stabbed in the throat, arms, and chest by a stranger in a movie theatre. He survived but was living off tubes. If you unplugged them, you unplugged his life. He was grateful to be alive but his body was decaying to the point where his legs did not work. His muscles evaporated and his cognitive function was compared to a third grader's. This experience forced Adam to learn how to optimize his performance or quit on his potential in life. He is currently running a business empowering entrepreneurs and motivational-driven people through nutrition, fitness, habit, mindset, and more. Adam chose NOT to quit and he will give you tools to help you easily and permanently escape the vicious cycle and declare that you are going to change your actions and your life. Period. Adam designed a program called 1:1 which gives you the tools for a mindset of doing rather than hoping to do....someday: "I'm going to work out and eat healthy".....someday. 'm going to hammer out my to-do list.".....some

With his trusty Moto Guzzi Le Mans as his companion, Chris Donaldson set out to explore the world, leaving behind a city torn apart by sectarian violence. As he travels across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, he encounters a cast of characters that will change his life forever.   Chris was the UK Master Franchisor for a fitness company, developed a health and fitness franchise, and a mobile app company in Dubai where he lived for eight years with his family on a forty-seven-foot yacht. As Chris navigates the challenges and joys of the open road, he learns important lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams. His memoir, "Going the Wrong Way" is not just a travel memoir but a story about finding oneself amid chaos and the transformative power of travel. His story will motivate and challenge you to never give up and you will realize your goals.   Come with Chris Donaldson on this roller-coaster ride of self-discovery, and you will not be disappointed as there is a near-d

Bryan Charleau’s story is one that many of us can relate to because of adversity and disappointments. Bryan transferred schools to pursue his athletic dreams but had to deal with back-to-back ACL tears within six months. His struggles with having to step away from his athletic dreams and find a new identity put him into a very dark place but……. That was then. Today he shares how he turned those struggles into success and is now a mentor to those who want to achieve in every area of their lives.   Is a career in sales for you or are you overridden with self-doubt, excuses, and negativity? Maybe you shudder at the thought of leaving your comfort zone.  Bryan will show you how to turn that around and lead by example. In Bryan's interview, he shared his guidebook to a career in sales including the fears to overcome, setting goals, planning and motivation, and how his techniques are for everyone wanting to succeed. Outwork, Outperform, and Outsell If you have been led to the sales profession but don't kn

David Richman was overweight, a smoker, married to an abusive alcoholic, and stressed out unbelievably. At his lowest point, he heard the words from a friend that he needed to hear. These words allowed him to start a journey of discovery, transformation, and self-belief. Today he helps empower people to start hard conversations around the emotional aspects of trauma, and to help them transform into their best selves. David is an author, public speaker, and endurance athlete whose mission is to form more meaningful human connections through storytelling.      By the time he was in his late thirties, David was a sedentary, overweight smoker who was stuck in an abusive and unhealthy marriage. It was clear that if he was going to enjoy any kind of life satisfaction, he had to stop focusing on what others wanted out of him, and zero in on what he wanted for himself.   He began to set measurable, attainable, and meaningful goals—to become healthy, to raise his young twins in a safe home environment, to become a

Jason Pike was drowning in a cesspool in South Korea -- at night -- alone. He was a soldier against all odds. Lieutenant Colonel Jason Pike is a decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments who served thirty-one years in the U S Army, including nine years in five countries overseas. He earned over thirty service awards. Jason asked himself, "How did you ever accomplish what you have accomplished under such intense circumstances?" He then realized he had to write his story because what he learned in the trenches of combat could be used in every area of life. In his interview, he shares what he went through in a federal investigation for something he was not guilty of.  He was thrown under the bus and accused of subversion and espionage against the U. S. Government.   Must See Video Memoir Snippet A brutally honest tale of a soldier's unorthodox life, a rogue career, and an often- maverick character not easily aligned with the military credo. A Soldier Against All Odds is a genuine and frank accou