#23: Manny Gutierrez - From the Bronx to the Midwest - Checkmate!

08/14/23 • 52 min

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Raised in the Bronx by a single mamma and older sister, Manny found himself in 'fight' mode most of his childhood and young adult years. Living in a constant state of survival in the middle of the crack/cocaine crisis, amongst some of the toughest gangs and drug lords, Manny managed to escape this destructive and dangerous lifestyle.
Football was the vehicle that brought Manny (E-Man) to the Midwest with a scholarship to play football at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell SD. Manny's life went from gangs and drug infested streets - to living in a town with a literal corn palace (https://cornpalace.com). After surviving the culture shock of the move, the scholarship became the best thing that could have ever happened to Manny for his career, his family and his eternal salvation.
With all the twists and turns that one can imagine Manny's detailed childhood stories will intently grab your attention in disbelief and then have you standing up at the end cheering him on for the life he leads now! Manny is a warrior for Christ!
Manny is also a Father, Sports Coach, Author, Hip Hop Artist, Motivational Speaker, Public figure, Barber, Jack of many trades.

Manny is the Director of Community engagement for Think 3D Solutions, https://letsthink3d.com/ and the Head football Coach at O’Gorman Junior High School in Sioux Falls, SD.

@mannydawgz on Instagram

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Manny is the Director of Community engagement for Think 3D Solutions, https://letsthink3d.com/ and the Head football Coach at O’Gorman Junior High School in Sioux Falls, SD.

@mannydawgz on Instagram

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#22: Part 2 - Brandi & Kira - What is Narcissistic Behavior Disorder?

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Brandi & Kira Part 2! If you have not listened to Part 1 with Brandi & Kira - please do so. Their relationship is a true gift and blessing to us all. :)In this episode we discuss Narcissistic Behavior Disorder in great detail. The truth is - most of us have experienced someone with narcissistic behavior. What are the signs/behaviors to look for? How do you know when you are under the spell of a narcissist? What is their mode of operation? What is gaslighting? How do you get out of a narcissist’s grip of control? How do you help someone you love escape from a narcissist relationship? How do you heal from narcissistic abuse?

What is Narcissistic Behavior Disorder?

Definition from Wikipedia: a personality disorder characterized by a life-long pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration and a delusional sense of status, diminished ability or unwillingness to empathize with others' feelings, and interpersonally exploitative behavior.

Mayo’s Description: Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.

A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial matters. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally unhappy and disappointed when they're not given the special favors or admiration that they believe they deserve. They may find their relationships troubled and unfulfilling, and other people may not enjoy being around them.

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#24: Lon & Grace Stroschein - Triumph over Trauma

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It was one of the biggest nights of Lon’s professional career when Lon received a call from his only daughter Grace while driving to his company's acquisition celebration. It was the kind of call that no parent expected to get.

Lon’s daughter, Grace, was very active in multiple school activities, and church and loved spending time with her family. She hid her pain and suffering very tightly. Nobody really knew or understood what Grace was going through. Nothing would have ever pointed to depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.

At age 15, Grace was sexually assaulted at a high school party. Grace was living with shame, guilt, and disbelief but she decided to tell her parents what had happened right away. Both Lon and his wife listened and did all the ‘things’ parents should do to ‘deal’ with the ‘problem’ and within a year they had moved on and considered the situation closed. However, that wasn’t the case for Grace. After years of pain and reliving the trauma, Grace was having suicidal thoughts.

Grace is thriving and doing wonderful through treatment, TLC from family and friends, and therapy. It’s taken a lot of hard work and it has been so worth it. Grace shares her story and wisdom alongside her father Lon who shares his story from the parent's perspective.

This father-daughter is priceless!

Lon’s Bio (Aug. 2023): Lon is the founder and CEO of Normal 40 - a movement that inspires people to declare their future, and provides the tools to chase it. In 2022, Lon left his corporate job on a hunch that the world was asking more of him. Without a resume, a business plan, or independent wealth, but with the support of his wife and family, he separated from the W2 race. Then, on another hunch, he launched Normal 40. Lon dedicated most of 2022 to capturing the stories of people from across the globe who felt like their best days were in front of them, that they wouldn’t live in their current capacity, but they didn’t know how to transition. These conversations, and the hard choices we all eventually face, became his motivation for this book

Lon’s mission is to inspire change in a thousand lives. And he will know he has been successful when he has a thousand notes of thanks from people who have been impacted by the change. Lon is a pilot and loves traveling with his family, or getting dirty at the family farm near Warner, SD.

YOU TUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/go_dptsnr7E

Normal 40: https://www.normal40.com/

Lon’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lon-stroschein-normal40/

The Trade book: https://www.normal40.com/the-trade-book