Todd Sylvester Inspires Beliefcast

Jon Redd struggled with addiction throughout his teenage years and went into residential treatment at the age of 19 for alcohol and drug use.   After treatment, he earned a degree in Psychology from the U of U and attended the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Training program through the Graduate School of Social Work at the U of U.      Upon graduation, he got married, started a family, and went on to earn an MBA from BYU.  Within months of finishing his MBA program, Jon was diagnosed with advanced-stage thyroid cancer in early 2003.  As a result of complications from his first surgery, Jon had a severed branch of his spinal accessory nerve and was prescribed oxycontin.  This quickly progressed to include alcohol and other mind-altering substances.      Jon’s story involves a 14-year struggle with drugs and alcohol, losing his career, and nearly losing his family.  He tried using the knowledge from his education to fight this disease and felt too much shame to ask for help.  In desperation, he said a pra

Brooke Mangum is a powerful person who is dedicated to making a difference in this world!  Brooke is an entrepreneur and media personality. She received her degree in Mass Communications and Journalism and has been broadcasting for more than a decade.    Brooke was a radio personality for iHeartMedia for several years. During her tenure at iHeartMedia, the program she co-hosted and co-produced grew from a local morning show to syndication on rock stations across the US.    Brooke currently hosts Fresh Living, a lifestyle TV show for CBS affiliate KUTV in Salt Lake City. She has deep ties to the health and wellness community and has always had an interest in finding and supporting products that cultivate both physical and spiritual wellbeing.    Brooke formed Opta Brands after seeing the positive impact CBD products had on her life and the lives of her friends and family. What started as a direct-to-consumer CBD line has grown into a technology-driven brand activation company that focuses on the entire w

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery, and Wendy Smart McCarter, our Clinical Director, join us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way.  Wendy is one of the reasons why Wasatch Recovery is the BEST!    In this episode, Mark and Wendy, discuss the real definition of addiction. “Addiction is the perpetual avoidance of legitimate suffering.”  It is s one of the many powerful principles Wendy teaches our clients.     Mark and Wendy also discuss how setting boundaries is crucial for anyone’s success in recovery.  It’s eye-opening how setting boundaries is a form of self-love.   If you or if someone you know is feeling alone, lost, and not connected this episode is a must-listen.    ... #connection #addiction #boundaries #mentalhealth #reccovery #recovered #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #tsinspires   You can connect with Wasatch here: info@wasatchrecovery.com www.wasatchrecovery.com  801-898-7778

Debra Bonner lights up every room she walks into.  Debra is a Transformational Vocal Coach.  Her technique has been effective in eliminating vocal nodules and correcting nearly every vocal problem.  Debra has taught women who have been suffering from anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. After working with them for a short while, the symptoms diminished, and in some cases completely dissipated. These women were then able to take care of their families and some even started their own businesses.    Debra trained classically from the age of 13 until she graduated from the University of Michigan with a Masters in Vocal Performance. For decades, Debra trained with and was an associate of Seth Riggs and Richard Miller, two of the top vocal pedagogues of the 20th & 21st centuries.   Debra has found as a vocal coach, that most importantly, it's about finding your true and authentic voice, which she does through a series of cause-and-effect exercises.  She has taken the time to put her life’s work online a

Kelsey Autry is a light that is now shining bright!  You will not believe what Kelsey has overcome in her life.  Abandoned by her parents when she was a child, 13 years of addiction, 3 DUI’s, overdoses, criminal charges, jail, and the worst was the lie that ‘she would always be a junkie!’  Now, in January she is going to celebrate with her supportive husband and two beautiful children, 4 years of being clean and sober!   “I will always be a Junkie.” That’s the lie she told herself. She couldn’t see a future past waking up & feening for her next high. Doing whatever it took. She was lost & broken inside. Filled with darkness.   She now lives in the light and has a powerful story that will inspire you to have hope to overcome your own challenges.  Kelsey says to go after it! And for the ones looking down on you- (trust me, she had MANY), let them be the biggest motivators in your recovery!  It feels good to know they now see her thriving when they once called her trash!  Not anymore!  SHE HAS RECOVE

Travis Whittaker use to believe he was worthless but now lives a life of self-love and service.  Travis has worked in the treatment industry for over 8 years in a variety of positions with treatment facilities across the country.  Besides his new role, President of Business Development at Akasha Recovery, he is also a Nationally Certified Interventionist. Travis runs a popular Facebook page, Car Talk with Travis, where he and guests share inspirational messages through videos about addiction and Recovery. Travis is also a board member of 10,000 beds, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to addicts without the means to pay for treatment.   Travis has been clean and sober for over 12 years. He is the father to 3 amazing kids with his beautiful wife of 27 years who he loves spending time with.  You will be inspired by Travis’s strength and faith to overcome his battle with addiction.       … #overcome #addiction #mindset #mindsetmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light

Christian is recovered from addiction and alcoholism. He and Kelle have been married for 40 years and have 4 children, Adam (Natalie), Chad (Haley), Sara (Holden) and Abbey (Cody). They are blessed with 8 grandchildren, soon to be 9.   Christian has shared his story before, but wanted to have his wife and children share their side of things. Sara represents the siblings as she shares her perspective of addiction from a child's view. She says she didn’t see her dad sober until she was 17 years old. Sara now works in the recovery community as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor and is pursuing her master’s degree as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sara has a passion for recovery and change. She is a wonderful ambassador for recovery.   Kelle also has her perspective as a wife of an addict/alcoholic. She has been involved in Christian’s addiction from day one. Kelle has worked in hospital administration for 34 years.   Kelle and Sara tell how Christian’s addiction caused much pain and hurt in the marriag

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a light that shines bright!  Dr. Shannon is a physical therapist, long-time fitness instructor, and biomechanics expert. She founded Evlo Fitness, a virtual fitness platform that seeks to create strong, fit bodies, with less joint wear and tear. Shannon is from Kansas and currently lives in the LA area.    Dr. Shannon has a podcast called Fit Body, Happy Joints where she discusses how to improve your fitness and wellness, all while limiting joint pain and other negative side effects of exercise, to truly optimize and preserve your body. Shannon uses neurology, physics, and anatomy principles to challenge common damaging mindsets and trends to encourage routines that move the needle for your fitness results and your health.   You are going to absolutely love Shannon’s story, her vulnerability, and the way she lives her life.     ... #amazing #powerful #fitness #health #mindset #selfcare #coaching #motivational #gamechanger  #inspiration #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #love #li

Rick Heyland is passionate about living his life with purpose.  Rick wrote his purpose statement as a 26-year-old and has been perfecting his goal accomplishment system for the last 40 years. Rick is a successful consulting executive who loves living and managing his life by purpose, goals, and effective stress management principles. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received his MBA from the Ivey Business School in London, Ontario, Canada. Rick and his wife Cheryl have six children and 15 grandchildren.   Living by his Purpose statement and his goal achievement system, Rick has achieved success in all areas of his life.  Rick has run 14 marathons including qualifying and running in the 2003 Boston Marathon. Together with his family, he recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.  He loves striving for peak performance in order to accomplish his work, financial, spiritual, relationship, mental and physical/health goals.   In his powerful book, "Live Your Purpose," Rick shares a fully integrat

Tiffany Peterson is a powerhouse!  Tiffany is a seasoned speaker, host of her own high-level podcast, and international coach guiding individuals, teams, and audiences in creating thriving lives and business results.   Before founding her own company, The Lighthouse Principles, Tiffany worked with and for many popular brands: Franklin Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the world-famous Rich Dad, Poor Dad series, and Jack Canfield, creator of The Chicken Soup for the Soul series.   Tiffany has been responsible for achieving sales budgets that range upwards of $40 million in annual revenue.  She loves sharing her sales secrets and strategies with others to help them create a sustainable income living their business dreams.   You will be inspired by Tiffany’s story and the beautiful way she lives her life.       ... #leadership #creator #connections #selfcare #coaching #gratitude #manifest #speaker #motivational #gamechanger  #inspiration #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #love #

Amy Chandler is one of the BEST people you will ever meet.  Amy is an entrepreneur at heart with varying interests in helping people become active agents in their stories.  Amy is the founder of a nonprofit, My Story Matters, and the CEO of My Hero Journey, a character education and empowerment curriculum company.  Her greatest passion is people! First and foremost, her family, with whom she loves engaging in life.  She loves meeting people all over the world and getting to know, learn from and share their stories.    It is Amy’s mission to help others find THEIR mission and learn how to bless the world with it. “Chasing and achieving our dreams can and should be done in every phase of life!”  You are never too young or too old to decide you will be the hero of YOUR story and you can use that story to bless all within your influence. Amy and her Rockstar husband have the privilege of raising 4 beautiful children.  When I look at Amy, I see amazing!  You will absolutely love her story! ... #mystory #beli

This is a must-listen!  Rob Eastman is a powerful Life Coach and Motivational Speaker.  With a special set of skills forged in the crucible of real-world personal experience with mental health and addiction, Rob can help you develop the mindset and strategies to dig yourself out of any situation or take your life to the next level.   Rob is a highly sought-after speaker and his message really resonates with everyone from youth to parents to high-profile corporate leaders.  Whether speaking to a small group of ten or a crowd of thousands, Rob's personal story of bullying, mental health, religion, suicide, and addiction is incredibly moving and powerful.   Rob's message of overcoming extreme adversity and the high price paid to learn life's lessons, motivates people to successfully change by discovering who they truly are, overcome fears, and making healthy life choices.  Tune in and enjoy his amazing story.     ... #overcome #addiction #addictionrecovery #sober #clean #recovery #recovered #fitness #insp

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss addiction and the holidays. This is a difficult time for families who have a loved one struggling with addiction.  Often, the family wants to get them help now but the one struggling wants to wait until after the holidays.  Mark is pleading with you to get help now!      In the movie We Bought a Zoo, Benjamin Mee says, “You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage and I promise you, something great will come of it.”   Mark is asking you to have 20 seconds of insane courage and call him now.  His number is 801-898-7778.  The greatest gift you can give your family is to come in and get treatment.     If you or if someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you.    Click the link in my bio and enjoy.   #holidays #connection #addiction #mentalhealth #reccovery #recovered #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #tsinspi

Denise Redeker is a walking miracle! Denise is a heart transplant recipient, patient advocate, organ donation advocate, and founder of Heartfelt Help Foundation.  Founded in 2020, Heartfelt Help Foundation helps Bay Area transplant recipients both afford and source the medically required post-transplant housing that, for most transplant recipients, necessitates relocating temporarily to within a short distance of their hospital.     Denise has been featured on numerous podcasts to discuss organ donation, heart disease, and the need for accessible housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her free time, Denise loves long walks on the beach and discovering new hiking trails with her husband, Jim, and son Matthew.  You are going to be inspired by Denise's story, so tune in and enjoy!

Steve Cutler is back! Steve is a high-powered motivated person who loves to help others succeed. Steve helps people and organizations Evolve to higher levels. As a coach and consultant Steve has helped hundreds of people and businesses improve processes and protocols that have led to skyrocketing performance.   With over 20 years in health, fitness, tech, and entrepreneurial ventures Steve brings a strong background in operations, marketing, sales, and financial performance. Currently, Steve runs EVOLVE, a lifestyle clothing, coaching, and consulting business. Steve is the host of the EVOLVE podcast that has been downloaded in over 20 countries in just over 10 months. In addition to EVOLVE Steve currently leads the marketing for Udo, a tech startup in Utah’s Silicone Slopes.     Most important, Steve is a proud husband and father of 3 beautiful, smart, and amazing kids. You are going to love Steve!   … #leadership #evolve #disrupt #podcaster #speaker #driven #fitness #recovered #inspiration #mindset #m

Stephen Campolo is a former fat kid turned weight-loss expert, fitness author, and a personal strength and nutrition coach to celebrities and some of the top CEOs in the country. He has helped thousands of men and women all over the world achieve their best bodies ever and he is not stopping.    Stephen was 100 lbs. overweight as a kid and diagnosed by my doctor as clinically obese.  He had man boobs, a big gut and love handles.  He was the guy who wore his shirt in the pool and at the beach.  He was depressed about his weight and he had no confidence to talk to girls or make new friends.   Now Stephen is now a man with confidence, loves who he is, and a passion for helping others who are struggling.  You will love his amazing story and the way he lives his life.     … #overcome #fitness #fitnessmaster #clean #recovery #recovered #inspiration #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #love #light #believe #beliefcast #tsinspires  .... You can connect with Stephen here: @stephencampolo https://flx

Kell Bjorn is an inspiring person who is dedicated to helping others!  Kell has been very involved in the suicide prevention space. After a friend of his in WA took his own life, Kell decided to open up about his own history of depression and started a podcast called "Stick Around - A Suicide Discussion.”   Each episode is a conversation with other passionate individuals focusing on improving others' mental health and discussing reasons to "Stick Around". He finds that the more open he is about his own struggles with mental health, the happier he is and hopes to inspire others to do the same.   He and his wife Lindsay have 4 kids that keep them very busy and tired!  Tune in because you will love his story!   ... #overcome #suicideprevention #800-273-8255 #recovery #recovered #inspiration #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #love #light #believe #beliefcast #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Kell here: https://anchor.fm/stickaround  @kellbjorn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kell-bjorn-2

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery, and Ryan Decker, our Marketing Director, joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark, Ryan, and I discuss the Power of Culture. Roger Banister was the first person to run a mile under 4 minutes. Before he accomplished this amazing feat, the culture of the world believed it was impossible. Since his record-breaking day, over 20,000 people have now done the same.   Mark, Decker, and I discuss how culture in treatment affects recovery. It’s amazing how culture influences our beliefs. If you or if someone you know is feeling alone, lost, and not connected this episode is for you.     #connection #addiction #mentalhealth #reccovery #recovered #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #tsinspires   You can connect with Wasatch here: info@wasatchrecovery.com www.wasatchrecovery.com 801-898-7778  

Christian Smith fought hard to overcome his addiction and now lives a life of helping others who are struggling with the same.  Christian was born and raised in Utah and served a mission for his church in South Africa. Upon completion of his mission, he returned home and married his wife of nearly 40 years, Kelle.   Quickly into the marriage, Christian began “self-medicating” his emotional pain with opiates, introduced by a motorcycle accident. Alcohol soon followed, along with gambling, pornography, inappropriate relationships outside of marriage, and finally the “coup de grace”...crack cocaine.  Spiritually bankrupt and with family, friends, neighbors, God, and especially with himself.   When one looks for a change in a person, they look for someone who is being honest, who is dependable, good with people, and works hard – this is who Christian is now.  Tune in and you will be inspired by his amazing story.     ... #overcome #addiction #addictionrecovery #sober #clean #recovery #recovered #inspiratio

Heidi Tucker is an award-winning author and speaker. She has won multiple "best inspirational" awards for her books Finding Hope in the Journey and Servie's Song. The Secret Keepers is her third book. Her passion for writing and speaking about light and hope has inspired thousands. Heidi is known as a great storyteller who believes that every story not only teaches a gospel principle but can make you feel it.    Heidi has inspired many to rise up, cling to their faith, and position their hearts to recognize God's hand in their life. When Heidi isn't writing her next book or speaking at a conference, you'll find her spending time outdoors with her husband, four grown children, and ten grandchildren.  Tune in and listen to how Heidi lives an amazing life!   … #author #speaker #overcome #storyteller #writer #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #inspiration #beliefcast #tsinspires  .... You can connect with Heidi here: @heidi_tucker_ https://www.amazon.com/Heidi-Tucker/e/B01BK3L41O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns