007: From Peace Officer to Powerful Podcaster with Michael Herst
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In this episode of the SPEAKPact Podcast, hosted by Antoniette Roze, former police officer Michael Herst shares his inspiring journey. He talks about his transition from a public servant to a podcast host following a career-ending injury and diagnosis of severe rheumatoid arthritis. Left for a life in a wheelchair by doctors, he valiantly fought back to fulfill his eldest daughter's wish of walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. With his spirit invigorated, Michael found a new purpose and voice through podcasting. His show, 'One More Thing Before You Go' serves to inspire, motivate, and educate listeners, involving conversations around mental health, physical wellness, and life's challenges. Mitchell leaves listeners with a profound message, 'failure is just a stepping stone to success'.
00:04 Introduction to the SPEAKPact Podcast
00:54 Guest Introduction: Michael's Journey from Public Servant to Podcast Host
01:58 Michael's Life-Changing Injury and the Struggle to Find Purpose
04:45 The Turning Point: A Daughter's Request and a Father's Determination
05:40 The Power of Choice: Reinventing Life and Finding a New Purpose
15:09 The Birth of 'One More Thing Before You Go' Podcast
19:04 The Impact of Storytelling and the Power of Voice
29:58 Final Thoughts: The Importance of Purpose and Making a Choice
34:54 Conclusion and Contact Information
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https://beforeyougopodcast.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelherstpodcasthost/
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