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Strength Through The Struggle's podcast

The Strength Through the Struggle Podcast shares stories of real people and the real challenges they have had to go through. The stories are honest. Neither the guest each week, or the host, Mark Goblowsky shy’s away from the truth... sometimes life is hard, really hard but we have what it takes to overcome all obstacles. We are all going through something. We each have what it takes to overcome. We are not alone. Success leaves clues and each guest shares how they overcame their own struggle and the strength they gained as a result. From a blind man who climbed Mount Everest to a Super Bowl champ who, just a few years later had to sell his Super Bowl ring to pay his rent. From people going through divorce and financial collapse who rebuilt their life to people who have lost a child to death and how they built a charity to help others. Each person found the strength and wisdom to not just overcome but to be stronger as a result of having to go through their struggle. We aren’t always prepared for the challenges that show up in our lives but as a community, we can overcome and be stronger for it.
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Nov 21, 2016

Sean McCool flunked out of college and joined the military. After three years as part of the Old Guard, Sean knew his time in the military was done. He found his way to sales, and discovered he was quite good at it, but learned it wasn't where he could thrive. Sean discovered copywriting which quickly brought him success. However, there was still a piece missing. He learned there is a difference between success and significance.

Sean learned in the 4th grade that he was a teacher. He learned best by teaching others - anyone who would listen. Building on this knowledge, Sean has discovered his purpose is to empower others. He is now a successful coach who teaches about rising to the challenge and the influence of power.

Nov 17, 2016

Tanner Gers was in a traumatic automobile accident at age 21, during which he was impaled in the face by a tree. His injury was so severe he lost much of the natural structure in his skull and lost his sight. His recovery was full of seemingly insignificant life-changing moments, like the first person to speak to him in public - a cashier who asked him "paper or plastic."

In the dozen years since his accident, Tanner's physical appearance isn't the only thing that has changed. He is an entirely different person in action and purpose as well. Tanner is now a public speaker and podcaster. His one take away is this Jim Rohn quote: 

Make plans like an adult, believe in them like a child.

Nov 14, 2016

Rodney King grew up in an environment full of fear. His mother was an abusive alcoholic, and his neighborhood wasn't any safer than his home. At 17 he was kicked out of his home and found himself sleeping on a park bench in the same park he had played in as a child.

Rodney found martial arts as a solution for two reasons: he wanted to learn how to defend himself, but he also related to the protagonist of kung fu movies - hopeful that he could become something from nothing. In the midst of his trials, Rodney pulled from his martial arts training for hope. 

Rodney has changed his relationship with his own story. From the ashes of his childhood have risen a resilience, strength, fortitude, and an attitude of "never give up" that wouldn't have existed within him otherwise. Rodney King is now a coach and entrepreneur who runs multiple successful martial arts businesses. He trains people in martial arts as well as coaches them on principles found within martial arts that apply to situations across life experiences. 

Nov 10, 2016

Shannon Elhart battled self worth from a young age. She struggled with alcohol for many years despite attempts to quit. At age 18, Shannon was raped at a fraternity party. She found all the things that a "good midwestern girl" should, yet still loathed the girl she had become. She lost her second child to Potters Syndrome one day after his birth. She's even gone through divorce. Despite every challenge in her life, Shannon has found healing. Her purpose is to help others heal the pain in their past. She has found strength through healing and has set her life's mission to helping others find that same strength. 

 

Nov 7, 2016

Jim Harshaw found success as an All American wrestler. He was a top wrestler through high school and college. In his 30s, Jim found himself in the worst shape of his life with a struggling marriage and crippling debt. After analyzing the differences in his current and past life, he realized he was missing a clear path, clear core values, and goals that matched those values. Additionally, Jim realized he was missing an environment of excellence and a plan for follow through. Jim now focuses on coaching others to success through the same techniques he used to improve his own life. 

 

Nov 3, 2016

Why would you accept a prediction that doesn't serve you?

Peter Scott met fear at an early age. At the age of 10 he sat in a courtroom across from his mother, testifying that her alcoholism made him feel unsafe. At the age of 25, Peter lost his father to alcoholism. Those moments in tandem caused Peter to make the decision to never let himself, a loved one, or anyone he came in contact with be controlled by fear.

Peter now helps individuals overcome fear through the Fearless Life Experience. He believes fearless doesn't mean having no fear. It means having the courage to do the thing that scares you. 

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