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  • Search & Replace S03E09: Christy Byrne Yates

    Search & Replace S03E09: Christy Byrne Yates

    Christy Byrne Yates shares her experience of being in the sandwich generation, caring for both her children and aging parents. She initially had a great life with her husband and children, supported by her parents, who lived nearby. However, she began to notice her parents needed more help and realized they were experiencing dementia. As…

  • Search & Replace S03E06: Sean Robinson

    Search & Replace S03E06: Sean Robinson

    Dry January, an annual movement where people give up drinking alcohol for the whole month of January, helped Sean Robinson kickstart a healthier lifestyle. Sean explains that he was not in a good place mentally and physically due to his weight and lack of energy, and Dry January was the first step to living a…

  • Search & Replace S03E02: John Hurd

    Search & Replace S03E02: John Hurd

    John Hurd is an elite track and field athlete who started competing at age 61 and is still competing at age 91! After seeing a friend competing in it, John rediscovered his love for sprinting and entered the Senior Olympics. Despite not having a coach or trainer, he trained himself to become a sprinter and…

  • Search & Replace S02E25: Teresa Mitrovic

    Search & Replace S02E25: Teresa Mitrovic

    Teresa Mitrovic shares her experience of how leadership is not a natural skill one inherently possesses but something that must be learned and developed. Teresa discovered this while working on a team that struggled to trust one another, where she realized that leadership was not a technical game but rather a people game. After her…

  • Search & Replace S02E24: Kevin Roth

    Search & Replace S02E24: Kevin Roth

    Musician Kevin Roth shares how he redesigned his life after being diagnosed with stage three Melanoma. Despite his successful career, Kevin wasn’t truly happy. He realized that stress and inflammation contributed to his illness and decided to create a new life. Kevin moved to San Diego and started a “Creative Life Design” that focused on…

  • Search & Replace S02E23: Majken Selinder Nilsson

    Search & Replace S02E23: Majken Selinder Nilsson

    Creative pursuits can be great stress-busters. Majken Selinder Nilsson discovered writing as a release for the uncertainty in her world. When her husband was laid off after a major move to a new city, Majken began to write as a hobby and, to some extent, escapism from the stress. Find out how this self-described accidental…

  • Search & Replace S02E22: Sandi Sturm

    Search & Replace S02E22: Sandi Sturm

    Sandi Sturm knows it is possible to ensure a bright future for our children and future generations. The challenge is getting information and resources for climate change into the hands of the community. So Sandi developed EnvironmentalGroups.us, a website that serves as a searchable clearinghouse of environmental non-profits in the US. Her website educates and…

  • Search & Replace S02E20: Frances Jones

    Search & Replace S02E20: Frances Jones

    Infertility robbed Frances Jones of her peace, joy, and happiness. She centered her identity and ego around having children, and the stigma of infertility weighed heavily. It consumed her to the point where she needed to go on a journey of self-discovery for inner peace. The journey was difficult, but Frances realized there was a…

  • Search & Replace S02E19: Ruth Yunker

    Search & Replace S02E19: Ruth Yunker

    At 72 years old, Ruth Yunker is aging vivaciously! She has found that getting older isn’t the end of the world but the beginning of a new journey. What does she attribute to her extraordinary adventure into her trimester of life? Committing to sobriety at the age of 50. Find out what role Alcoholics Anonymous…

  • Search & Replace S02E18: Jo Ann Glim

    Search & Replace S02E18: Jo Ann Glim

    Jo Ann Glim faced a one-in-four chance of surviving her hemorrhagic stroke. However, she quickly discovered that recovering from a significant brain injury isn’t just about healing your body; it’s about coming to terms with a new sense of your entire self. Setting small goals, like wiggling her fingers and maintaining a positive attitude of…

  • Search & Replace S02E13: LaJune Singleton

    Search & Replace S02E13: LaJune Singleton

    How much do you really love and care about yourself, and how much are you willing to invest in your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health? LaJune Singleton is not your typical personal trainer and nutritional lifestyle coach because she’s overcome traumatic injuries and struggled with weight loss. However, the key to unlocking the success…

  • Search & Replace S02E10: Max Nijst

    Search & Replace S02E10: Max Nijst

    Max Nijst’s journey through alcoholism and addiction began for him in high school. Hitting some of the lowest points in his life brought him to rehab. While there, Max’s path led him to the realization that he wanted to help other people overcome their own addictions. He also wants to bring compassion and overcome the…