Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast

Lifejacked is when an unplanned or unforeseen event happens to jack with your life.

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Past Guests

Discover how Andy Campbell turned life's toughest setbacks into powerful stepping stones for growth. In this compelling episode of Lifejacked, I sit down with Andy, who shares his extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, cancer, and personal loss. Drawing from his book "Overcoming Life's Toughest Setback," Andy reveals his groundbreaking "15 breakthrough beliefs" that helped him navigate life's darkest moments. At the heart of Andy's philosophy lies the powerful notion that "no one outruns the universe" - a principle that encourages taking personal responsibility while letting go of blame. Through his mother's battle with cancer and his own health challenges, Andy learned that resilience isn't just about surviving; it's about transforming pain into purpose. Ready to transform your own setbacks into comebacks? Tune in to this inspiring episode that proves resilience isn't just about bouncing back - it's about bouncing forward. #resilience #lifejackedpodcast #askandycampbell

Gina Economopolous Discover the extraordinary story of Gina Economopoulos, who transformed profound loss into a mission of healing. After losing her mother at 22, Gina's search for meaning led her to spend 12 years in a convent, only to face rejection and a subsequent battle with alcoholism. Her remarkable journey takes unexpected turns, from serving as a Franciscan nun to finding love, confronting addiction, and ultimately becoming an end-of-life doula.	Deborah Rudell Deborah Rudell's remarkable journey from spiritual betrayal to profound healing captivates in this powerful episode. After experiencing the shocking revelation of her spiritual teacher's public deception at the Rajneesh Param community, Deborah embarked on a transformative path that led her to Kauai's healing shores.	Mario Wissa Discover how Mario Wissa transformed from a confused teenager in Cairo to a published author and military veteran in Nashville. His remarkable story showcases the power of resilience as he overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and personal obstacles to build a meaningful life in the United States.
Willie Handler In this powerful episode, Willie Handler shares his remarkable journey of uncovering buried family trauma through writing his memoir "Out from the Shadows." As the child of Holocaust survivors, Willie's story illuminates the profound impact of generational trauma and the healing power of confronting one's past.	John Graham Harper From devastating brain tumor to groundbreaking innovation: discover how former athlete John Graham Harper turned personal tragedy into triumph with LumaFlex, a revolutionary red light therapy device.	Dan MacQueen Imagine going blind in a London tube station at age 28 - this was just the beginning of Daniel MacQueen's extraordinary story of survival and transformation. After experiencing a life-threatening brain hemorrhage that left him in a medically induced coma for four weeks, Daniel faced the daunting challenge of relearning basic skills like walking and talking.
Phillip Quinones Phillip Quinones shares the profound impact of his mother Lydia's sacrifices, revealing how her pursuit of education and unconditional love built the foundation for his resilience.	Brooke DeBoer Learn how Brooke DeBoer's "year of you" philosophy revolutionized her approach to self-care through therapy, journaling, and mindfulness practices. She reveals how motherhood became both her greatest challenge and catalyst for personal growth, leading her to write "Living the Free Life" and support her husband's racing dreams through their show "Fast Life."	Dr. Cali Estes Discover how Dr. Cali Estes transformed from being homeless twice to becoming a renowned transformational coach and founder of Sober On Demand. With just $300 in her bank account, she took a leap of faith that led to landing her first $2,500 client within 24 hours.
Ilene Marcus Discover how Ilene Marcus transformed generational trauma into personal power in this compelling episode. Growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors taught her to stay small, but life had bigger plans. Despite facing rare cancer, personal betrayals, and childhood challenges, Ilene emerged as a successful author and inventor through remarkable resilience and unexpected humor.