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This is a story about a wake up call. Andre Le Brocquy witnessed his father work incredibly hard for his family, but by working so hard, his father sacrificed his health. Hear how Andre responds. I believe this story will really hit for those looking to achieve work/life balance. Andre Le Brocquy is a speaker, voice artist, coach and more...but most of all he is a family man. Today he presents his transformative story of turning his attention from his career and instead towards helping others find success, especially fathers. More about Andre Le Brocquy As a coach and speaker, Andre helps motivate people so they can achieve their goals. Andre states, “I spent the last 15 years trying to figure out what to do, and how to do it. I've had many ad-hoc jobs, qualified as a personal trainer, trained and worked as an actor, had a stint in real estate, managed fitness clubs, held managerial sales and marketing positions in the film and TV industry, recorded as a voice-artist... I enjoyed every one of my experiences and each taught me something different - but no single one ever really fulfilled me. This lack of direction and the feeling of dispassion weighed heavily on me, and when I became a dad, I decided it was time to stop looking for what fulfilled me and start making safe and stable decisions that would enable me to provide for my family. I traded in my passion for stability and comfort. Sure enough, this never felt right to me and after a few years of putting up with the consequences, my curiosity and passion for living caught up with me.  I finally discovered my calling in life: COACHING.” Find Andre Le Brocquy here: https://www.instagram.com/the_lifecouch/ https://www.thelifecouch.co   Make my day and Buy Me A Coffee. Let’s keep this show ad-free! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Have you experienced days, weeks or even longer of feeling completely overwhelmed by the stuff you need to do? Have you said yes to doing something and later regretted it? Are you missing out on the things you want to do because of other obligations? If so, then maybe the idea of essentialism is for you. The reality is...if you don’t prioritize your life then someone else will prioritize it for you. Find Colin Wright presenting “This is It” here, https://www.livingadaptive.com/rejecting-wealth-to-pursue-something-more-colin-wright   Find Greg McKeown’s book here, https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Why would someone turn their back on guaranteed huge financial success and instead pursue a life of minimalism, content creation and full-time travel? Would you take the money or rather move towards an unconventional lifestyle? Today, the very notable Colin Wright presents his very true and transformative story regarding the experiences that led him to move away from a career of financial wealth and instead towards a life of full time travel, minimalism, and building his impressive platform. Colin Wright is truly a brilliant mind and difference maker. Tune-in to hear Colin present “This is It.” Colin Wright is a massively talented author, speaker, and he hosts the highly successful podcasts Let's Know Things & Brain Lenses. Colin is the writer behind Exile Lifestyle. More about Colin Wright. Colin is featured in several documentaries including Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things.  More about Colin Wright Colin is an author, podcast host, and generalist maker-of-things. Colin presents to audiences worldwide at conferences, universities, and on the periodic national or international tour. Colin spends most of his time learning, making things that he hopes will be of value, and striving to grow as a person—in terms of physical and mental health, knowledge, resiliency, and overall capability. Colin is well known for his approaches to life and this includes building his incredible platform Exile Life where he talks about many phenomena including minimalism. Colin has been traveling the world full-time since 2009, and according to Colin, “for most of that time I had my readers vote on what country I would move to next every four months or so.” Find a print version of “This is It” here, https://exilelifestyle.com/this-is-it/   Find Colin Wright here, https://exilelifestyle.com https://www.instagram.com/colinismyname/ https://twitter.com/colinismyname https://www.facebook.com/colin.wright   Colin Wright’s new platform, https://understandary.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

The practices and ideas of essentialism and minimalism is something I've attempted to incorporate the past seven years. About six years ago we downsized our entire house and moved 2,000 plus miles away to a smaller home in a strange new world. When we arrived at our new home we filled one garage spot with all of our possessions. We kept these items in the garage and only brought in what we needed, such as beds, coffee makers, clothes, etc. Anything that wasn’t needed or didn’t bring us value was donated. Over time we did acquire more items such as clothes, some furniture and other items that brought value to our lives.  Twice a year we host a packing party, where we box several rooms in the house. We only take out what we need. If we don’t remove the items from the box within 90 days then we donate these items. A packing party is pretty empowering, try it.  Idea episodes are brief topic episodes focused on ideas worth hearing and potentially incorporating. Idea episodes will publish every other episode. Jennifer Burger Minimalism Changed My Life Episode  https://www.livingadaptive.com/declutter-your-life-and-chase-your-dreams-jennifer-burger/ Packing Party Resource  https://www.theminimalists.com/packing/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

How does adventure improve one’s life? This is a story of how taking flight changed elite adventure athlete Jim Jennings' life. Jim Jennings suffered a TBI and other complications after an accident. Post accident Jim felt very hopeless at points. What helped in his recovery was an introduction to flying, and by flying, I mean skydiving, BASE jumping, gliding and more. This is a very true and transformative story that you don’t want to miss. Jim Jennings is an elite adventure athlete that loves all forms of flight from jumping into the sky to gliding through it too. Jim is notable for his bold participation in very dangerous activities such as BASE jumping, skydiving, gliding strapped to various devices, piloting gliders and more. Jim Jennings is a friend and he’s building his own stage and sharing his journey and the others’ stories as they navigate life through injuries, adventures and more.   Find Jim Jennings here, https://www.instagram.com/jimjenningsmpa/ https://www.facebook.com/jimjenningsmpa Find Jim Jennings’ mini documentary here, https://vimeo.com/84684293   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Today in this episode we pay tribute to Rhonda Ramsay. Rhonda was a writer, speaker and was known for her platform The Pink Project. This interview is from some years ago and is remastered. Rhonda passed away this past week after many years of thriving despite cancer. Rhonda was first diagnosed in 2012 with Stage 2 breast cancer. She was cancer free after treatment, but cancer returned in 2017 and was diagnosed as stage 4.  Rhonda Ramsay once stated, "My goal is to help people living with cancer to not only survive, but to thrive. Cancer does not have to be a death sentence, but rather a sentence to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. By sharing my journey and the things that I have incorporated into my daily life to become a better version of myself, I hope to show others that the path cancer has led me on is one of enlightenment and greater health and it can be that for them too!” Rhonda joins us from Sooke, British Columbia. Below is a gofundme for Rhonda Ramsay’s family, https://gofund.me/e518a7bf Rhonda Ramsay platform is here, https://www.pinkproject.net https://www.instagram.com/rjramsay36/ https://www.facebook.com/rjramsay36 https://www.facebook.com/thepinkproject1/ Full interview is located here, https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZHAsAh9hJ70yiFWLo9Ekp?si=IEqSYnR2R-2qaHDJ2JXyyQ&dl_branch=1 This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com

This is a story of a high performing athlete that got an infection that almost took her life. Saramae was on life support, lost both her legs, left a toxic relationship, lost some of her identity and more. I’ve covered countless stories of individuals facing adversities and this is one of the best. Despite the adversities, SaraMae Hollandsworth regrouped and became one of the best adaptive athletes on earth. Really, she’s one of the best athletes on earth, not just adaptive.  SaraMae Hollandsworth is a writer, speaker, transformational coach, athlete and my friend. I don’t know if SaraMae breaks, but if she does, she rebuilds and moves forward. She’s lifted up many. If you’re lost or hurting right now, check out SaraMae Hollandsworth by using the links below. Her platform is full of authenticity and much goodness. Find SaraMae Hollandsworth here, https://linktr.ee/thesaramae https://www.instagram.com/thesaramae   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

How to become okay, when things feel not okay. This story focuses on Lisa Gerard Braun’s adoption story and the challenges, feelings surrounding this experience, meeting her birth mom, and eventually a transformation from uneasiness to acceptance and peace.  Lisa Gerard Braun is a writer that dreams to inspire the world to spread peace, joy, and love. Today, Lisa presents A Message to My Birth Mom. More about Lisa Gerard Braun...Lisa is a freelance writer, blogger, mental health advocate, mother of three and she’s raising her beautiful grandson. She’s full of compassion and on a quest to make the world a better place. Lisa illustrates that the human condition is universal and our adversities are even opportunities. Lisa shares examples from her own life of thriving despite adversity. Find Lisa Gerard Braun here, https://commongroundforeveryone.com https://www.instagram.com/lisasbraun/ https://lisagerardbraun.medium.com https://twitter.com/lisabraun92   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://livingadaptive.medium.com https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Today, prolific personal development author Jordan Gross presents I Asked 6 Homeless People “What is the Happiest Part of Your Day?” and the Answers Brought Tears to my Eyes. Jordan Gross is an author focusing on personal development. Jordan is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and all around good dude. His writing will bring optimization and joy to your life.  In this story, Jordan states, “In studying happiness, I questioned, who are or should be the unhappiest people? This is who I was going to interview. Understanding what makes the unhappy happy, puts happiness in its simplest form and should give tremendous hints into what I need to be happy each and every day as well.” Listen now and hear what Jordan discovers. Find Jordan Gross here, https://jordan-gross.medium.com/ https://twitter.com/Getting_COMFY http://getting-comfy.com https://www.instagram.com/getting_comfy/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“Instead of wishing for a tender hand to comfort us, the calm touch of a selfless partner, we fear the strong hand that wants to tame us.” Vanessa Torre presents “We’ll Be Feral by the Time You Find Us” and then sits with us to share the story behind her story. Vanessa Torre describes herself as a flaming pinball, nerd, music lover, wine snob, and horrible violin player. She’s also a talented writer with a strong platform. Find Vanessa Torre here, https://vanessatorre.medium.com https://www.instagram.com/vanessaltorre/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“In a hostel, friendships are measured by openness, not by time. It’s amazing how fast people go from strangers to dear friends. To dear family, really. I am constantly making friends and losing friends as they travel onward. But when time together is short and transient, walls seem to come down faster. We would rather be ourselves, be vulnerable, than be cool.” Alla Gonopolsky lives with her partner and they own and operate a hostel in Mexico. This hostel serves as not just a home but also a soul school full of love, cacao ceremonies, yoga, and much morel. Today, Alla Gonopolsky presents When Your Home is also a Hostel. Alla Gonopolsky is a binge traveller, yoga instructor, free spirit, writer, adventurer and so much more. She describes herself as the world’s least annoying millennial and I agree. Find Alla Gonopolsky using these links below, The Hostel -> https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostal-La-Isla/San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas/270426 https://allag.medium.com https://www.instagram.com/travel.yogi/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Scott Davidson presents two stories in this episode. Story one, “Start a Podcast Now and Change Your Life.” Starting a podcast changed so my life and it can change your life too, for real! Story two, “Quit Your Job, You Lost Your Way.” Do you ever feel like you lost your way? Do you feel stuck in your job? You probably didn’t grow up dreaming of the job you’re in, but there’s a way out.   Scott Davidson is an adventure athlete, content creator Review This is a True Story Podcast in Apple Podcasts here, https://www.livingadaptive.com/this-is-a-true-story-podcast/ Recommended Stories The Road to 1000 Followers Changed Everything https://www.livingadaptive.com/the-road-to-1000-followers-changed-everything/ Near Death in Death Valley https://www.livingadaptive.com/1526-2/ Ayahuasca Paranoia https://www.livingadaptive.com/ayahuasca-paranoia-that-time-i-nearly-died-in-the-amazon-alisha-smith/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

When you face adversity you have a choice to quit or keep charging after your hopes and dreams. Surfer, speaker, content creator and entrepreneur Jacob Pacheco chose to keep charging and he presents "Figure it Out" a very true and incredibly inspiring story about adapting to a life of significant disability and how he creates opportunity from adversity. Jacob Pacheco is the founder of ProneToRide and focuses on a mission to empower others to discover their best. Jacob Pacheco was born with Cerebral Palsy and he successfully thrives despite any challenges. Throughout Jacob's life, he's faced incredible adversity including bullying, medical setbacks, abuse, and clinical depression. Despite this, Jacob turned disability and adversity into opportunity. Against the odds, Jacob has proven YOU can prevail and discover fulfillment despite challenges. ProneToRide is the result of commitment through adversity to discover your best and keep charging forward! Find Jacob Pacheco https://www.instagram.com/pronetoride/ https://www.pronetoride.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrY_oRJcIOejaO-MSmx_hQ   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Today we hear from Dr. Fekri, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza and he shares his story of how and why he became medical doctor. Dr. Fekri then sits with us and shares his perspectives as a Palestinian doctor on the front lines of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and he describes what it's like to grow up in a region of the world where conflicts can occur at any given time. It’s all pretty intense and this is a true story.    Find Dr. Fekri here, https://www.instagram.com/fekriymohd/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“I am changed. Even in the almost 5 years that have passed since my first sitting, I find it difficult to lace the right words together to truly convey the impact of the experience. Enlightening, without a doubt, but I might go as far as to say profound. Numerous fellow meditators have described it as the most important thing they’ve ever done for themselves.” Caitlin Kratz Today Poet, Writer, and Experientialist Caitlin Kratz joins us from Los Angeles, CA and presents her story, “What it’s Really Like on a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat.” Caitlin Kratz publishes on numerous platforms including her own stage, Flight of the Swallow where the core of this platform is an exploration of mindfulness. Caitlin believes that living in the present is the antithesis of living on autopilot.   You can find Caitlin Kratz by using the links below, https://www.flightoftheswallow.com https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmkratz/   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

I have so much love for the version of me who shaped a life around fear. She did the best she could for as long as she could. I’m so grateful for the version of me that found the courage to take a big risk for an even bigger payoff. It all worked out in the end” Crystal Jackson. Today, writer Crystal Jackson presents her story “The Terrible Price of the Un-Lived Life” and you don’t want to miss this episode.   More about Crystal Jackson Crystal Jackson is a former therapist turned writer. Her work is featured on Medium, Elephant Journal, Elite Daily, Your Tango, Mamamia, The Good Men Project and she’s authored the Heart of Madison series and two volumes of poetry. When she’s not writing for Medium and working on her next book, you can find Crystal traveling, paddle boarding, running, throwing axes badly but with terrifying enthusiasm, hiking, doing yoga, or curled up with her nose in a book in Madison, Georgia where she lives with one puppy and two wild and wonderful children.   Find Crystal Jackson here, https://www.instagram.com/crystaljackson.writer/ https://www.facebook.com/crystaljackson.writer/ https://twitter.com/cjacksonwriter https://www.crystaljacksonwriter.com   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“My minimalism was making me happy. But still, life and unattended emotional baggage was getting in the way. So when I made the choice to travel the world and indulge in some long overdue mental health time, I was slightly more equipped for what I needed to do.” Kayli Kunkel presents her story “The Life Changing Joy of Minimalism on the Road” and you don’t want to miss this episode. Kayli Kunkel, in her words, is a sometimes traveler, creating new narratives on mental health and sustainability and she is the founder of Earth & Me, a zero-waste small business and publication. Kayli is based in Queens, NY. She started Earth & Me because sustainability, quality, and affordability shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. Find Kayli Kunkel using these links below, https://www.earthandme.co https://www.instagram.com/earthandme.nyc/ https://kaylikunkel.medium.com https://twitter.com/kaylikunks?lang=en   Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, is here! https://www.goodsomerville.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Today, we have Nicholas Daines and he is an absolutely top stuntman, a TV Presenter with a specialism in natural history, a microbiologist, former Great Britain gymnast, and you’ve likely seen him on your screen as he’s in Star Wars films, Harry Potter Films, Fantastic Beasts, Mission Impossible, Wonder Women, World War Z, and so many other incredible films and TV series and it’s just too much to list here. Nicholas Dianes will present his story A Day in the Life of a Stunt Person. More about Nicholas Dianes. He presents ‘Destination Conservation’ – a live action television series that sends teenagers to the far flung corners of the world to participate in wildlife conservation projects. He has a thriving Youtube channel where you can follow his travels, see link below and subscribe! You can find Nicholas Dianes here, https://www.instagram.com/nicholasdaines/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTRkochD8E https://www.nicholasdaines.com Don’t forget, if you find any value in this show then please use this link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“Sweet mother, I cannot weave – slender Aphrodite has overcome me with longing for a girl.” Today Maria Atallah shares her story, “Growing Up Gay in the Middle East was Terrifying.” Maria is a Lebanese writer living in Paris and currently working for Vogue.  Maria’s story dives deep into the current issues and especially dangers the LGBT community faces in the middle east.  Maria Atallah writes about fashion, films, books, social issues, and my everyday life as a bisexual Arab woman struggling with depression, bulimia, alcoholism and PTSD.  Find Maria Atallah here, https://www.instagram.com/lepelicanrouge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-atallah-a72917168/ Don’t forget, if you find any value in this show then please use this link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

“Even the scary and intimidating process of ceasing to exist, itself, may end in bliss.” Marta Wanderlust. Marta Wanderlust threw herself into the abyss and found a featherbed on the other side of letting go. Marta Wanderlust presents her story of taking part in a Shamanic healing ceremony. During the ceremony, Marta experienced no longer being and through this experience she discovered the entire universe. She delivers a profound message that the answers you seek are found within. Marta Wanderlust is a mother, author, space holder, and works with plant spirits, yoga, breathwork, ritual, and ceremony. Marta lives a radically honest and spiritually empowered life.    Find Marta Wanderlust here https://www.instagram.com/martawanderlustyoga/ Buy Marta Wanderlust’s book Miracles from the Abyss here, https://linktr.ee/martawanderlustyoga https://www.martawanderlust.com     Don’t forget, if you find any value in this show then please use this link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive