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

By 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.

Episode Date
A victim of CSA, trafficked 3 times and now a powerful survivor: Amanda Blackwood
Oct 31, 2023
From Vietnam Vet to Father of a child with Schizophrenia: talking to your brain
Oct 30, 2023
Grooming, Sex Trafficking and Abuse A healing Journey for Megan
Oct 09, 2023
Mary Giuliani: It's not about the drugs, alcohol and food
Sep 19, 2023
A devastating loss rocked Aaron's world... Pro Wrestling saved his life
Sep 12, 2023
From "Worst Child Ever" to Oxford PhD
Sep 05, 2023
Mom of 18-month-old hit while running, suffers severe Brain Injury
Aug 24, 2023
Against All Odds - A soldier survives his own mistakes and a military vendetta
Aug 08, 2023
A rare heart defect, a troubled childhood, and a born storyteller
Aug 02, 2023
Exploring Nature, Poetry, and Human Existence: Unveiling the Triumph of Death
Aug 01, 2023
Beyond Tragedy: Finding Hope and Purpose Through Unimaginable Loss
Jun 08, 2023
Breaking the Silence: Parenthood and Teen Substance Abuse - A Journey of Resilience, Hope, and Healing
Jun 02, 2023
A rare medical condition, emergency C-section and a Preemie fights
May 25, 2023
Jennetta Lost her Daughter to suicide: 9 months later she found a reason to live again
May 13, 2023
Kathleen Houston: A late in life discovery and a difficult divorce
Apr 25, 2023
Gina Schneider: from Poverty to Polished Professional Psychotherapist
Apr 20, 2023
From Punk Band to Blue Cartoon Dog: Jason Barnard's curious journey
Apr 11, 2023
Reverse an incurable autoimmune condition? Dr Kristin Wild has done just that
Apr 07, 2023
IN THE WILDERNESS WITH YOUNG CRIMINALS: THE STORY OF WOLF CREEK
Apr 05, 2023
David Richman lost everything 3 times in his life, and kept getting back up
Mar 28, 2023
The Ultimate Answer: Joshua's Journey into Quantum Healing
Mar 24, 2023
When The Rocks Sing: Marv Weidner's story of life after death
Mar 21, 2023
How Jamal went from divorced and homeless to marrying the woman of his dreams
Mar 17, 2023
Dom Matteo - Death of a friend, birth of a son and a rebirth (losing 125lbs)
Mar 15, 2023
Trying to Impress my father after he died: Ed Slover
Mar 09, 2023
Amy's life took a dramatic U-turn at 17, and a mistake turned into her biggest blessing
Mar 02, 2023
A shocking childhood made suicide feel like the only way out, until Chris found hope
Feb 28, 2023
Brutally attacked, and then blamed for it, Lynn Forney should not have survived, but she did
Feb 21, 2023
Before he was Vinnie P - a chaotic backdrop before becoming famous
Feb 14, 2023
Jas Takhar: My father, my hero and the foundation for my success
Feb 07, 2023
A Doctor With a Brain Injury Rebuilds Her Life
Jan 24, 2023
Chancellor Jackson: Surviving Prison in Beijing
Jan 17, 2023
Rising Above a Painful Past with Donna Tashjian
Jan 10, 2023
From rare illness and medical horror to survivor, advocate and trailblazer
Jan 03, 2023
From College Dropout to Podcasting Pro
Dec 27, 2022
From "Too Sensitive" as a child to Intuitive Healer
Dec 19, 2022
Grateful Sweat: from special ed and addiction to musician and trainer
Dec 14, 2022
From "Hollywood's Biggest Loser" to Celebrity Entrepreneur
Dec 12, 2022
The "Later Life" - Jeff's roundabout journey into bodybuilding as a family man
Dec 09, 2022
From self-harming teenage mom, to autoimmune warrior, fitness model and business owner
Dec 06, 2022
Heaven's Bell: How does a CEO talk to children about dying?
Nov 29, 2022
Desperate to heal: Betrayed by husband and family, Debi uncovers 3 groundbreaking discoveries
Nov 22, 2022
How discovering the death of my mother (as a child) shaped my future
Nov 15, 2022
Battered Hope: Rape. Cancer. Arrested. Suicide. How Carol Survived
Nov 11, 2022
The Blind Blogger: How Maxwell Ivey turned adversity into inspiration
Oct 25, 2022
From Chronic Health Conditions to Motivational Speaker and Author
Oct 18, 2022
What does Zen Mean? Is it possible to be happy in 6 weeks?
Oct 11, 2022
Abused Mafia child and homeless addict opens holistic treament center
Oct 07, 2022
70-year-old widow walks 1000 miles after the death of her husband
Oct 04, 2022
Leslie Davis learned how to stop emotional eating (And Lost 100lbs!)
Sep 30, 2022
Former NFL Cheerleader battles back from mental health struggles
Sep 27, 2022
Child actor loses father, becomes paralyzed, and writes "The Power to Speak Naked"
Sep 23, 2022
From depressed empty nester to badass, middle-aged scuba diver who frequently dives with man-eating sharks
Sep 19, 2022
Nicky Billou: Christian Immigrant from the middle east becomes millionaire mentor
Sep 08, 2022
Sam Thiara: A foreigner in his native land
Sep 06, 2022
The dream she couldn't pursue became the source of PURPOSE: Mary Henderson's story
Aug 30, 2022
Sandy Joy Weston: Breaking barriers and transforming the streets of Philly One Line Dance at a time
Aug 26, 2022
How Cheryl ILOV cured incurable chronic pain and became a NINJA and black belt
Aug 22, 2022
How Nicole Laurent cured pre-Dementia with Keto
Aug 19, 2022
Reggie McKiver: How a SWAT Commander was guided by a personal spirit guide
Aug 16, 2022
How Meg survived abusive parents to become a powerful advocate for women
Aug 12, 2022
Kirby Ingles: From fatherless to veteran fighting FOR the fatherless
Aug 08, 2022
Escaping a 14-year abusive marriage to cycling across the US & Publishing a Novel!
Aug 04, 2022
Karyn Seitz: From Rebellious Self-Destruction to Authentic Happiness
Aug 01, 2022
Mitadru Dey: From painfully shy immigrant to corporate communications coach and international banker
Jul 29, 2022
Sara Im: Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide
Jul 28, 2022
From years of pain and fatigue to living joyfully and vibrantly in her 50's and beyond
Jul 25, 2022
Defy The Darkness with Dylan Sessler: How I survived child abuse, parental suicide, PTSD & war trauma
Jul 20, 2022
From a Childhood of Abuse, Addiction, and Poverty to Mom of 18 and Role-model to hundreds more
Jul 18, 2022
"Let's Go Win" the story behind the story of JM Ryerson
Jul 15, 2022
From anger, anxiety loss to resilient and inspiring professional
Jul 11, 2022
From couchbound with a brain disorder to life-changing entrepreneur!
Jul 07, 2022
From Awkward kid with an eating disorder to Successful family businessman
Jul 05, 2022
Hollywood Capone: From the Sudden Death of His Best Friend to Therapy Through Writing
Jul 01, 2022
Kevin Kepple: From alcohol addiction and ego to (com)passionate professional Coach
Jun 30, 2022
Sarah Peyton: From Intense self-hatred to deep compassion and resonant healing
Jun 29, 2022
From abandonment and abuse to acceptance and embracing it all: Kimmy's story
Jun 28, 2022
Gemma Bailey: From Broken Home to Serial Entrepreneur
Jun 26, 2022
From suicidal and on probation to trainer, bestselling author and "Hope Dealer" Joe Martin!
Jun 24, 2022
From Fiji to a FROZEN winterland ... Uprooted from paradise as a child!
Jun 22, 2022
100 surgeries later ... This is Victoria's Story of surviving abuse and attempted murder
Jun 21, 2022
Hope on the other side of crippling anxiety! (Dr. Isabel's Story)
Jun 19, 2022
Life After Windows: How 9/11 took away my family, with Inez Ribustello
Jun 17, 2022
"Get Outta Your Head" - Brian's remarkable mental health journey
Jun 16, 2022
From Tragedy to Triumph: Sheena's story of rebuilding after loss
Jun 14, 2022
Dancer and Physique athlete refuses to give up after life-changing diagnosis
Jun 10, 2022
Contagiously Positive: How Laurie-Ann Dug her way out of a dark depressing place to become a vibrant successful woman
Jun 07, 2022
From troubled teen to military vet to multi-million dollar tech entrepreneur
May 31, 2022
From Losing Everything and (literally) Sleeping through life ... to powerful leader
May 24, 2022
From Basement to Boardroom: Brenden K's journey to internationally recognized speaker
May 17, 2022
Not Defined By Chronic Illness: Triathlete, life coach, non-profit founder
May 10, 2022
Saving Innocence: One Man's fight against child sex trafficking
May 03, 2022
A dietitian whose life came crashing down! With Karie Cassell, Author of "The Domino Diet"
Apr 26, 2022
From weak and broken to empowering and changing lives with Lindsay Miller, aka The Stress Nanny
Apr 19, 2022
Brownies for Breakfast?? Cuz a glam Grandma told you to?
Apr 12, 2022
Heather's Great Resignation: From a vacation to full Nomad
Apr 05, 2022
Dan Junkins: "I should be dead by now ... but I'm a long-distance runner instead"
Mar 29, 2022
The Healing Power of Donating a Kidney
Mar 22, 2022
Finding the Basement of Rock Bottom before rebuilding
Mar 18, 2022
My mother died, and when I finally healed, my father died. My life after painful loss, with Melissa Bright
Mar 08, 2022
From Knocking on diabetes door to losing 103lbs! (In her 60s!!)
Mar 01, 2022
From Binge-Eating Bodybuilder to Physiotherapist changing lives
Feb 22, 2022
Seeing Her Dad Point A Gun At Her Mom, Patrice Brantley Now Helps Others Overcome Childhood Traumas
Feb 15, 2022
From club DJ touring the world to transformational coach
Feb 08, 2022
Widowed twice, Emily learned how to live with grief after 2 husbands die
Feb 01, 2022
From pro Snooker player to cancer diagnosis to fitness professional
Jan 25, 2022
Cancer Survivor, Model, Humanitarian and best-selling author⁣ ⁣⁣
Jan 18, 2022
I was on the fast track to a short life: Justin radically transformed his life
Jan 11, 2022
The money, the parties, the divorce and chronic illness: investment banker Raymond Ko breaks down
Jan 06, 2022
From Drug-Addicted Ex-convict to father, author and life coach.
Jan 03, 2022
From suicidal powerlifter to empathetic alpha and confidence coach
Dec 27, 2021
Dad Life with Chris Fudge
Dec 20, 2021
From crippling rage and anxiety to dynamic duo!
Dec 16, 2021
Organizing the chaos of pregnancy, motherhood and being a wife to a first responder
Dec 13, 2021
Psychic lawyer overcomes life-threatening illness, has near-death experience and communicates with Spirit Guides
Dec 09, 2021
"My mom died, then my brother died. I had to try and rebuild my life." - Nicki Pike
Dec 06, 2021
"Why I got off the couch and turned my life around"
Dec 02, 2021
From Siberia to Mexico, biohacking and longevity
Nov 29, 2021
From 100lbs overweight to INSPIRATIONAL LEADER!
Nov 25, 2021
From suicide to comedy, Jeff Macolino rebuilds his life
Nov 22, 2021
"At 17, I woke up blind." - Kevin's heartbreaking story of losing his sight as a teenager
Nov 19, 2021
My husband had heart disease in his 40's. We reversed it through diet.
Nov 17, 2021
How I overcame an eating disorder to repair my metabolism and have energy for my 3 boys
Nov 15, 2021
From disordered eating and diet pills to rebel over 50
Oct 06, 2021
Binge-Eating Alcoholic loses 85lbs! Rusty Osborne's story.
Sep 27, 2021
Watching a loved one suffer - "I can't save them"
Sep 20, 2021
"You're fat no matter what you do" - Kris Wilkins and Liz Mosher
Sep 15, 2021
How to train your brain to perform better w/ Toby Pasman
Sep 14, 2021
You're Not Addicted to Sugar
Jun 14, 2019
Why you aren't making progress: Your approach is broken
Jun 07, 2019
This is what you must face if you want to succeed
Jun 07, 2019
"I Can't stop snacking!" (Beating Hunger and "Starvation Mode")
Jun 07, 2019
This is the messy reality of true transformation
Jun 07, 2019
Use this 1 Tip to Turbocharge your Motivation
Jun 07, 2019