The Choose Your Attitude® podcast is a source of inspiration and motivation for many, fueled by real stories from real people who have struggled with real challenges. Each podcast — and show guest — reminds you that no matter the challenge, you hold the power of perspective, allowing it to shift your attitude from being held down by the impossible to being propelled with the possible. No struggle is too big to impact the small choice you make of your attitude on how you approach it, all in t ...
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Podcast Episode 023: Coloring Today Pretty with Stephanie Feger!
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In this episode we're interviewing Stephanie Feger, an author who blends her passion for helping others, with her communication and marketing skills. Stephanie uses her amazing skillsets as a way to provide unique coaching and consulting for both authors and entrepreneurs. Stephanie's coachings are customized to meet the needs of the specific group…
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022 : Marcie Keithley & the Shoebox of Purpose
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We all have secrets. Truths that are too painful to face. Marcie J. Keithley, Author of "The Shoebox Effect: Transforming Pain into Fortitude and Purpose," knows this all too well as she, herself, attempted to put all of her past worries into a proverbial (and literal!) shoebox. Just waiting for the time when she would have the strength to examine …
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021 : Kevin Briggs & the Power of Perspective
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Part 2 of 3: In the second episode of our three part series, (the continuation of episode 20) we speak to Kevin Briggs, the police officer from Kevin Berthia's Golden Gate Bridge story. Trigger Warning: This episode speaks on suicide. Support the showBy Nicholas Strand / Kevin Briggs
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Podcast Episode 020: Step Out of the Darkness and Into the Light with Kevin Berthia
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Episode Trigger Warning: Suicide. If you or someone you know needs direct help, please reach out to: National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 (TALK) SuicidePreventionLifeLine.org --------------------------------------- In 2005, Kevin Berthia was challenged to his core mentally, physically and emotionally. His entire life buckled into one mo…
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Podcast Episode 019: GMadison Brings Power to Perspective in "Invincible"
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GMadison is a world renowned dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His work has been seen on some of the largest stages in the world and he just finished up touring with Mariah Carey this last year. Most recently, GMadison and his wife, singer & songwriter Chenelle, put together a beautiful and inspiring music video for Chenelle's song "Invincible…
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018 - Marc Ginsky COO of the CF Foundation
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My guest today is Marc Ginsky, The Cystic Foundation's Chief Operating Officer. On this episode we talk about the amazing research the CF Foundation is currently collecting, the community the Foundation has created, the lives it's currently saving, and the amazing lessons learned from working with such an amazing organization. Here's our chat. CFF.…
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017: Branden McWilliams - Ninja Warrior First, Cystic Fibrosis Warrior Second
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Branden McWilliams has Cystic Fibrosis. He's also a Ninja Warrior. Literally. As in incredible athletes who combine obstacle course training with elements of gymnastics & parkour. You have to have incredible strength, problem solving-skills, endurance, stamina, impulse control, and confidence. And interestingly enough, despite his CF, Branden is on…
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016 : Ryan McElmon Talks Adrenaline
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Adrenaline junkie Ryan McElmon competes as a downhill skier, but enjoys mountain biking as a hobby. At only 22 years old, Ryan has had memorable and exciting experiences, learned many lessons, and accomplished triumphs some will never grasp in their lifetime. The biggest lesson he's learned and instilled in others is overcoming fear. Ryan mirrors C…
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015 : A Legacy Life - Another Conversation with John Sardella
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John Sardella is back! In this episode, John Sardella, author of "A Journey Without a Map" sat down with us again and is our guest for episode 13. In episode 13, we touched on the topic of legacy, and opened up the conversation to a vulnerable place as John shared what he wanted on his gravestone. Thinking about death seems to always have a dark to…
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014 : HALT - Dr. JD Hasenbank talks Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, & Tiredness
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. JD Hassenbank, Muscle Magician, who's main mantra is move better, hurt less. In our current situation in 2020, there has been a lot of mental taxation to overcome. While we all constantly monitor and navigate our stress levels, Dr. Hassenbank provides us with some mental exercises to help us process all that's go…
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013 : A Journey Without a Map with John Sardella
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Today, my guest is John Sardella, author of A Journey Without a Map. I had the chance to read his book, and was taken aback by how parallel his journey was to my own. His wife endured seven years battling cancer, and experienced the difficulties of loving someone who is dying. When we sat down to chat, the comfortability in our similarities was ast…
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012 : Sober Life with Ashley Rhyner
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Life is a difficult journey. We of course all strive to live our best life, however, it isn't always perfect. When we grow up, we sometimes fall into difficult choices/circumstances. In high school, I had the privilege to go to school with a beautiful human being that has been through some turbulent times. Ashley Rhyner experienced her parents spli…
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011 : A Toast to Change with Erin Gruwell
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Have you heard of the term six degrees of separation? The idea is that all people are six or fewer away from each other. Back in 2006 I was on a flight from Spokane to Seattle, Washington and sat next to an extraordinary human. Like most flights, if you're sat next to someone friendly, you eventually chit-chat and have a brief encounter with them, …
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After the horrible events of George Floyd and then the protests following, I reached out to Bryce Smith, a friend of mine, to help try and create a deeper understanding of racism, and where as a white man I could/can do better. I was taken back when he confronted me for reaching out, but as I listened to Bryce wholeheartedly, it was then made clear…
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Are you looking for some much needed motivation? Maybe a new way to feel inspired? We know that life is tough but, so are you! Finding that perfect shirt you’ve been dreaming of is a tough journey, but we have you covered. That’s why we are here with Choose Your Attitude Apparel! Wear it with confidence and remind yourself you are choosing a way to…
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Hope you guys are excited as we are! Season 2 comes with a new feel, a new approach, and a whole new set of episodes. Hold on to your attitudes, got a new life we are creating here and couldn't be more excited to have you apart of the journey! We are in this together! Season 2 Includes: Episode 10 - Sept 20 : A talk about racism with friends Episod…
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009 : Innovating to Conquer Cystic Fibrosis
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In this podcast we sit down to chat with Martin Devlieger, an adventurer at heart. Martin has Cystic Fibrosis. Instead of letting CF hold him back, at a young age he innovated. Today he's the inventor of the Monarch Airway Clearance System, a life vest that provides a touch of independence for the patient, while helping vibrate the mucus build up i…
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It's been three years since May 7th, 2017, when Brianna passed. As a way to come together celebrate her birthday on May 11th, and support her and her family's efforts to continue the Poulsbo CF Walk, her family talks about all things Brianna, how as a family they overcame the obstacles that cystic fibrosis introduced, and Brianna fought her best to…
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007: Dr. Pottinger Challenges the World to #COVIDreset
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Dr. Paul Pottinger. The 007 of Infectious Disease, and Brianna's long time infectious disease doctor, is the Director of Infectious Diseases at University of Washington, and Foreword author of the book Loving Someone Who Is Dying. Dr. Pottinger takes some time out of his busy schedule to catch up and offer transparency and comfort amidst the curren…
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006 : Deano Brown & Playing Fiddle Where the Green Grass Grows
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Nick talks with his long-time road brother, Deano Brown, about the power of music and playing fiddle for one of country music's biggest stars. Deano explains his journey from bring a young kid who refused to give up, to now being one of Tim McGraw's lead musicians. Deano shares the band's journey working together on the road, encouraging each other…
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In this episode we welcome Belinda Lowes, Brianna's friend from veterinary school. Belinda shares how Brianna impacted her life to such magnitude, that to honor her late friend, she named her own daughter after her. A gentle reminder of her beautiful soul, what a source of inspiration she was/continues to be, and continue on her legacy. You can wat…
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004 : Arvin Mitchell Talks "Compression" - Comedy/Depression
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In this episode, Nick talks with his friend Arvin Mitchell, a comedian from St. Louis known for Kevin Hart's One Mic Stand, who is now a writer and performer on Studio C on BYU TV (check them out HERE). What better conversation to have with a comedian than discussing the comedy world, but also, how Nick and Arvin originally connected after one of A…
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003 : Nick Strand shares about writing "Loving Someone Who Is Dying"
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In this episode, Nick Strand (CEO/creator of Choose Your Attitude) hands the microphone over to Choose Your Attitude team member, Tara Kathleen, for a vulnerable chat about how Choose Your Attitude came to be as a company, and where it's headed in the future. Nick talks candidly about his why behind the writing of book, Loving Someone Who is Dying,…
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002 : Feeling Comfortable in the Uncomfortable
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Uncomfortable. Unmotivated. Fearful. Annoyed. Words that are usually associated with negativity, are actually just opportunities to turn a situation around. We're constantly in a state of perfectionism - trying to show the world (and ourselves) we live these happy and carefree lives, but in reality, life ebbs and flows, and allowing ourselves that …
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Our goal is to be open with our reality, help us break down some of the barriers in life that make it difficult to shine and find our light like Brianna did so effortlessly. Once a month, Bi-weekly, possibly more, we will be posting podcasts touching around all parts of Choose Your Attitude Create Your Life. If you have any ideas for the show, ques…
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001 : Trying to overcome a vertical climb, one step at a time...
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What started out as a normal hiking trip, ends in disaster. A boulder broke free when Andrea Haisch and her brother were mountain climbing; it came crashing down the trail, pinning Andrea's leg. Changing her life forever. Haisch shares her experience about the accident that changed the course of her life, and what it's been like conquering life on …
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We are extremely excited to start podcasting and talking about life's amazing struggles, and the choices we make in our hopes for a better attitude. Here's the intro to the show! More to follow! If you have something for us to talk about, email us: PodCast@ChooseYourAttitude.com Website: Podcast.ChooseYourAttitude.com Support the Show: SupportPodca…
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