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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)

Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)

Coach Jon McLernon, Jonathan McLernon

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Each episode we share an inspiring guest with a moving story that shines a light on the power of the human spirit. You'll be inspired as we dive deep into their experiences and uncover the gritty and vulnerable details that make us messy and human. This show is about sharing peoples’ stories of overcoming significant adversity in their life. If you've been through, or are going through adversity or transformation in your own life, you'll be moved as you realize that same potential lies within you as well.
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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - Life After Windows: How 9/11 took away my family, with Inez Ribustello

Life After Windows: How 9/11 took away my family, with Inez Ribustello

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06/17/22 • 57 min

Inez Ribustello got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York City from her home state of North Carolina. Her wine career took a huge leap forward when she became an Assistant Cellar Master at Windows on the World in One World Trade Center. In a very short time, she was promoted to Beverage Director.

After losing her job and her work family on 9/11, Inez chose to eventually move back to her hometown with her fiancé Stephen. Together they opened their own restaurant, wine bar and retail store called On the Square.

Inez' next big venture was Tarboro Brewing Company, a microbrewery that began operating in 2016. Almost a year later, she and her husband opened a satellite taproom in a neighboring town. Stephen and Inez have two children that they absolutely adore.

In September of 2021, Inez self-published her memoir Life After Windows, a book she wrote chronicling her journey from North Carolina to Manhattan.

It is a story of resilience and hope in life after tragedy.

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CONNECT WITH INEZ
INSTAGRAM: @inezribustello

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From Chronic Health Conditions to Motivational Speaker and Author

From Chronic Health Conditions to Motivational Speaker and Author

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10/18/22 • 44 min

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For years, Michael struggled with health issues made worse through addictions. From nearly dying to almost having his legs amputated, Michael has stared down some of the most challenging experiences life has to offer.

Michael is now a bestselling author, coach, teacher, trainer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Endless Stages. Over the years, he’s dabbled (more like dived) into photography, real estate, option trading, coaching and yoga.

Michael went from chronic health conditions and is grateful that he's been able to take his personal challenges and help others find what inspires them.

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:

www.endlessstages.com (group for aspiring and experienced speakers)

https://www.facebook.com/FallingUPSecrets. (FB page with inspiring info)

www.michaelbharris.com/book. (free book)

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MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

YOUTUBE: https://freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube

CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - Karyn Seitz: From Rebellious Self-Destruction to Authentic Happiness

Karyn Seitz: From Rebellious Self-Destruction to Authentic Happiness

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08/01/22 • 64 min

Karyn Seitz calls herself The Happiness Mentor.

A far cry from the rebellious self-destructive partier that she was through her teens and 20's.

The greatest gift she ever gave herself was realizing she is the problem in her life and learning to take responsibility.

Now, she teaches others how to be happy by taking responsibility and growing and learning through life's challenges.

As a former spiritual healer, Karyn realized her clients were not getting better. She was frustrated that she could not deliver the results her clients wanted even though she was trying lots of different healing modalities and coaching techniques.
Karyn knew she also wasn’t getting the changes she wanted in her life. She secretly lacked any confidence in her ability to change. Her adult life had stalled.
In a fresh new search for answers, Karyn found the missing piece that would ultimately transform her life and her clients. There is something very profound in owning that she is the problem in her life. This awareness pushed her to confront herself and get serious about herself and her life.
Karyn is now fulfilled in her life and teaches others the same journey she has taken to find herself and be happy.
Karyn calls herself The Happiness Expert and teaches an online happiness course for women called Awakened Grace.

CONNECT WITH KAREN:

WEBSITE: www.karynseitz.com/meet

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karynaseitz

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⁣CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From couchbound with a brain disorder to life-changing entrepreneur!

From couchbound with a brain disorder to life-changing entrepreneur!

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07/07/22 • 65 min

When Olivia was 15, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called PANS, a condition that occurs suddenly after a virus gets into the brain and causes the immune system to attack the brain.
Couch-bound for years, Olivia had a painful sensitivity to common sounds, lights, and touch, and she would have episodes where she would shake involuntarily, not being able to speak or think coherently until she ran out of stamina.
Despite this crippling and terrifying condition, Olivia did not give up hope, and thanks to a very new, cutting edge therapy, she has been able to not only get her life back, but is now helping others to do the same!

Olivia's business, Brainwaves EEG: Brain Waves is a locally owned Albertan business specializing in neurofeedback. It strives to help those with chronic or hard-hitting conditions that impair their quality of life. Using a combination of comprehensive, non-strenuous testing and individual-based care, Brain Waves’ mission is to try to return hope to as many people as possible.

Finding help can be scary, and the list of side-effects on a pill bottle can be even scarier. Neurofeedback is a gentle, effective means of treatment, all the while being scientifically backed and treating more than just symptoms.
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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-hoffman-9b0b0422a
WEBSITE: https://brainwaveseeg.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRdIEZwfUO6pvdIEZZpCjLg
CONNECT WITH COACH JON:

NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

⁣YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube

⁣CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast

MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From years of pain and fatigue to living joyfully and vibrantly in her 50's and beyond
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07/25/22 • 49 min

Tina McDermott spent most of her life struggling with digestive issues. She didn't understand that the embarrassing gas, bloating, constipation, and yo-yo weight gain/loss were all interconnected. Tina endured these issues until her 30s when she discovered she had Lyme disease that had gone undetected for years, wreaking unknown havoc on her body the entire time.
Since then, Tina has spent years figuring out a way in which to be symptom-free. She now manages her wellness and weight naturally through food, fitness, and the right supplements. Her passion is to teach other women to do the same and how to live happier and healthier lives through natural means.
Tina's story goes from one of hopelessness in her physical condition and believing she just had to "live with it" to one of personal power in her journey to overcoming the symptoms of Lyme disease through natural wellness.

TINA MCDERMOTT has been working in the health and wellness industry for almost 20 years. She was born to help people through health and wellness and exercise and there is nothing more than she would like to do with her life.

Tina's goal is to reach out to as many people as humanly possible through health, wellness and exercise to help make this world a better place. She also specializes in helping people with their emotional issues of eating and an expert at helping you lose weight and also teaches exercise and nutrition on a one on one basis, in small groups as well as in corporations.
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGH0Y5KEI2eNvY9jyIlwHnw
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tina.mcdermott.520
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PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From weak and broken to empowering and changing lives with Lindsay Miller, aka The Stress Nanny
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04/19/22 • 63 min

This week's episode was both heartbreaking and heartwarming with Lindsay Miller!
Lindsay is incredibly open and vulnerable in sharing the story of her devastating struggles and how it led her to the amazing place she is in now.
How did Lindsay dig her way out from rock bottom, when she literally didn't have the strength to pick up her 3-year-old daughter?
We talk about that and more in this episode.
I enjoy all of my interviews, but this one was particularly touching.

Lindsay Miller is known for her talent show suitcase tricks and infectious laugh. When she's not playing catch with her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about mindfulness.

She hosts the Stress Nanny Podcast and is the enthusiastic founder of thestressnanny.com. Her goal at The Stress Nanny is to give parents and kids simple ways to communicate their needs during everyday moments and in stressful situations like family conflict, divorce, illness, infertility and loss. Lindsay believes that mindful communication is an essential skill for modern families.

With families facing epic levels of stress and kids experiencing alarming levels of anxiety, we need more ways to help kids feel safe and happy. About 3 years ago I founded Kids Mindfulness Coaching and I would love to share the benefits of this simple and effective practice with you and your audience.
Kids Mindfulness Coaching is all about building emotional intelligence skills like empathy, self-awareness, resilience and problem solving.
Parents and caregivers can coach their kids in mindfulness using everyday stories and easy-to-understand analogies like the thought river and the empathy flashlight. When families practice mindfulness at home they deepen relationships and increase calm and confidence.
The tools I share are easy to implement and help parents and kids practice the three keys of mindfulness:
Figure out what's going on inside you (emotions, thoughts, beliefs)
Figure out what's going on outside you (relationships, context)
Make a choice on purpose
Families will be able to implement these ideas immediately to help kids process anxiety, anger, fear, stress and grief. The result is that kids go from frazzled to fun-loving.

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CONNECT WITH LINDSAY:

https://www.thestressnanny.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thestressnanny/

https://www.facebook.com/thestressnanny/

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NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

⁣YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube

⁣CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast

MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - Hollywood Capone: From the Sudden Death of His Best Friend to Therapy Through Writing
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07/01/22 • 49 min

Hollywood Capone suddenly lost his best friend with no warning.
In the midst of his grief, Hollywood takes to writing "The Ashes", a fictional yet autobiographical novella about his best friend's death, in order to make sense of what happened.
Through his writing, Hollywood was able to take something terrible and turn it into something positive.
Hollywood's story goes from loss and frustration to personal growth and the realization that life is precious and tomorrow is never guaranteed.
This is Hollywood's story.
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CONNECT WITH HOLLYWOOD:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067332982216
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodcapone
LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollywood-capone-b4a1b966
AUDIBLE: https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Ashes-Audiobook/B09423QKW9?qid=1656362081&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=b278ed0a-c3b2-4491-808c-7cb2190a487c&pf_rd_r=KG5DB79MNP7H9P9T0H3M
COACH JON:
NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

⁣YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube

⁣CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast

MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - Kevin Kepple: From alcohol addiction and ego to (com)passionate professional Coach
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06/30/22 • 53 min

For more than the first half of his life, Kevin Kepple did everything "his way". Kevin was great at his career, but internally he was struggling with low self esteem, comparison, and imposter syndrome.
Kevin was addicted to alcohol and always felt the need to be right, but today he is 14 years sober and working with people who inspire him daily.
Kevin's story goes from an over-inflated ego and alcohol addiction to a life of daily inspiration serving a generous purpose.
Kevin spends his days helping successful business owners and executives align with their heart so that they can maximize their creativity and find more access to happiness and aliveness. When he's not working, Kevin is outside in nature, an ironman athlete, and loves to be in the mountains with his dog Frank.
This is Kevin's story.

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CONNECT WITH KEVIN:

WEBSITE: https://www.kevinkepple.us/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkepple/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kepplecoaching
PODLINK: https://pod.link/unlockyourfreedom

CONNECT WITH COACH JON:

NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

MENTORSHIP: https://www.jonmclernon.com

YOUTUBE: https://freedomnutrition.rocks/YouTube

CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS GUIDE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book
FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://freedomnutrition.rocks/btba-podcast

TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/coachjonpodcasts

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/coachjonpodcast
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/coachjonpodcasts

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedom-nutrition-coaching/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/canadianomad/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjonm

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From abandonment and abuse to acceptance and embracing it all: Kimmy's story

From abandonment and abuse to acceptance and embracing it all: Kimmy's story

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06/28/22 • 87 min

"The Epitome of Kimmy: Accept & Embrace It All" is Kimberly's story of finding hope from a painful past.

Kimberly's journey goes from being abandoned by her biological parents at a tender young age to enduring emotional, physical and sexual abuse, to overcoming these devastating experiences on the path to adulthood.

Kimmy had to find self-love and acceptance within in order to heal from her trauma.

This is Kimmy's Story.

Kimberly Bell is a native of Salisbury, Maryland born on August 13,1973. She is the adopted daughter of Norma Bell and the late William Bell. She now holds two degrees; one in human growth & development/psychology and the other in theology.

At age 25 she brought forth her trial sermon under the leadership of the late Dr. Charles Mack. Kimmy has served on the ministerial staff at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church and completed four years of conference studies. She also fulfilled 5 years as a director of the liturgical dance ministry on various capacities.

In May 2005, She was ordained an Elder through the Philadelphia/Baltimore Conference and was able to pastor a multicultural mission church in Maryland. She believes that God will get all the glory in her life. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 91:14-16.

The Epitome of Kimmy: Accept and Embrace it All, is an inspiring story of finding resilience, embracing your destiny and overcoming adversity. It is an eye-opening memoir that takes you beneath the surface into some of the harshest realities of life from the perspective of an abandoned little child in kinship care growing up into adulthood. It is the authentic true story with no filters.

This memoir confronts the societal issues that many people struggle with today such as pedophilia, domestic violence, child abuse, abusive relationships, and teen pregnancy. As you read on you will sense the trauma, abandonment and pain as well as God’s divine intervention in her life that allowed her to overcome and be who she is today. Through this book, you will also be inspired to keep pushing forward in life through the toughest times.

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Find Her on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Kimberly-Bell/e/B09C1JK1CC

Find her on facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyannebell

Find her on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/.../21705865.Kimberly_Anne_Bell

CONNECT WITH COACH JON:

NUTRITION: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

⁣YOUTUBE: https://jonmclernon.link/YouTube

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FREE 7-DAY CHALLENGE: https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/7-day-challenge

PODCAST: https://jonmclernon.link/btba-podcast

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Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) - From College Dropout to Podcasting Pro

From College Dropout to Podcasting Pro

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12/27/22 • 61 min

If you love the show and would like to support it, please share this episode! You can also Buy Me A Coffee! ☕❤️ As an indie podcaster, that would mean the world to me!

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How did a garbage can lead to an executive role with an aerospace company? How did matching cars lead to the love of his life?

From being a 10-year-old entrepreneur, and a kid who struggled to read and write, to a highly successful aerospace executive, and now a pioneer in the podcasting space, Alex Sanfilippo has had quite the unexpected journey.

With a brain that sees the world differently, Alex has found his way onto a path of tremendous success, but not without its bumps.

In Alex's words:

"I started my first business at the age of 10. I began selling used golf balls in my neighborhood and realized that I enjoyed generating sales and keeping track of profit margins. (Yes, odd for a 10-year-old!)
Fast forward to my late teen years, and I launched a technology company that created virtual tours of properties listed for sale on the MLS. I fell in love with real estate and decided to invest as soon as I turned 18. REI was a short-lived career choice due to the 2007 – 2009 recession. (Yes, I lost a TON of money.)
I pivoted to an industry that was thriving during the recession years.
At an aerospace company, I got my foot in the door (Thanks, dad!). I was a part-time receiving clerk who broke down boxes and took out the trash. (Humbling for a guy who was on the way to the Forbes 30 under 30 list!)
I discovered a passion for aerospace and corporate business. I worked my way up in the industry and eventually became a senior executive in a large publicly traded aerospace organization.
After 15 years, I decided to return to my first love of entrepreneurship. Here is some of what I've done (Note: I started working on some entrepreneurial ventures three years before leaving aerospace.)
Here's what I did:
Built a globally ranked Christian multi-author blog (DailyPS.com) with more than 130 writers producing content. With this blog, I also hosted a podcast titled, Good Christian Podcast, which became one of the largest Christian podcasts.
What came along with DPS and GCP was the opportunity to start a web design agency and a speaking/coaching business. I traveled all around the USA, speaking at conferences. I was coaching people wanting to start their businesses/side hustles. (I sold both DailyPS and Good Christian Podcast together on December 1, 2021.)
I loved coaching and educating from the stage. In fact, it inspired me to launch my podcast, Creating a Brand on 07/02/2019; which ended up becoming a top 20 entrepreneurship podcast on Apple! (The last episode of Creating a Brand aired on 01/11/2022 and has pivoted to a new focus, more details below.)
What I do now:
➤ March 10, 2020: I had the idea for PodMatch.com. On June 15, 2020, we launched it into early beta. (Bootstrapped, lean SaaS startup!)
➤ September 27, 2021: Launched a 2nd podcasting software, PodcastSOP.com.
➤ January 1, 2022: Launched PodPros.com (Parent company for PodMatch and PodcastSOP)
➤ January 25, 2022: Launched our new (revised) podcast; Podcasting Made Simple - Focused on helping podcast guests and podcast hosts elevate their podcasting game!
I'm 100% podcasting 🤟"

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www.podpros.com

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

I LOVE stories, especially real-life stories that we can relate to. This show is about sharing peoples’ stories of overcoming significant obstacles and adversity in their life. If you've been through, or are going through adversity or transformation in your own life, I hope that you'll be inspired as you realize that same potential lies within you as well.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

Each episode we explore the stories that take place between the “before” and “after” photos. Social media rarely gives opportunity to explore the true depth of the human experience when faced with challenging or even seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We dig into WHAT each person has overcome, and HOW they overcame, and WHY they kept moving forward. And ultimately, we want to shine a light on our powerful human potential and the possibilities that lie within us.

Which episode should someone start with?

Episode 101 with Holly Frances, who battled a rare disease and endured incredibly difficult circumstances.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

Ep. 19 - Nicki Pike; Ep. 28 - Christine Hardy; Ep. 35 - Melissa Bright; Ep. 46 - James Heppner; EP. 50 - Sheena Johnson; Ep. 73 - Teri Brown; Ep. 78 - Cheryl Ilov; Ep. 90 - Maxwell Ivey I was going to give a top 5, but it ended up being a top 8! I really truly have loved all of my conversations though.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Episode 100, with Alex Sanfilippo. One, because I made it to episode 100! That's no small feat in the podcasting space. But also because we were able to dive into his story in a unique and interesting way, and he was so excited to share it out because we talked about things he rarely spoke of in his public life.

What is your vision for your show?

Even 100 episodes in, this feels like a tricky question, because it's evolving. In the short term, I really hope to present stories that inspire my audience but also entertain them. The "impossible dream" is a show where I interview fascinating guests in exotic locations.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

I really enjoy(ed) the impossible truth. I'm still working through the series, but the premise is really great fun, where the contestants try to smuggle truths past the other contestants, while reading a series of seemingly random facts about a random topic.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

Originally, it was called "Wellness Unplugged", in the health, wellness and weight loss space, speaking with guests about their experience. I soon realized that despite my passion for health and weight loss, that I love even more people's stories and I wanted the freedom to explore stories beyond just weight loss. I felt like "Before and After's" didn't show the whole story, so I wanted to go deeper. After considering a few different names, it felt like the best fit for my future vision.

Tell us a bit about yourself

How about I share what I love most in this life :) My wife and my son, first and foremost, I love being a husband and a dad. I love reading Terry Pratchett discworld books, as well as Louise Penny's Armand Gamache series. I love travelling, my favorite countries so far are Iceland and Italy. I'm privileged to call Canada and Australia home. I love craft ginger beer. Thank you for reading this, I'm honored you're checking out my show. Much love to you as well!

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How many episodes does Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) have?

Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) currently has 135 episodes available.

What topics does Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Exploration, Society & Culture, Personal Growth, Personal Journals, Personal Development, Development, Growth, Storytelling, Documentary, Podcasts and Inspiration.

What is the most popular episode on Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)?

The episode title 'Rising Above a Painful Past with Donna Tashjian' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)?

The average episode length on Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) released?

Episodes of Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)?

The first episode of Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us) was released on Jun 7, 2019.

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