From Adversity to Gratitude

What happens when your body goes haywire? Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Jen DeTracey started experiencing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. She faced fear and uncertainty in coming to terms with such an unexpected life change. How does one handle something like this? Jen bravely decided to take charge and define her own narrative. Learning on spirituality, therapy, and support groups, she carved an individualized path forward. Self doubt and insecurity were unfortunately part of the experience, even for a highly accomplished professional woman. If you take anything away from this conversation to guide you in your own life, remember that showing up is half the battle. Health hardship doesn't have to be the end of the story. Instead, it can become a catalyst for growth and self-discovery. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! For some, fitness is a pursuit of aesthetics. And a younger Tyler Bramlett might share that perspective. But a bike accident and multiple knee surgeries shifted his focus towards the simple ability to move, function and be independent. What began as a pursuit of aesthetics became a deeper commitment to health, recovery, and resilience. Fitness in Tyler's life transformed from muscle building to a lifelong practice of patience, gratitude, and self-love. And he shares those lessons to help others. _:empty]:hidden"> It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Ann Montgomery broke into sports broadcasting in the 1970s, becoming her high school's first female sportscaster despite professors telling her women couldn't do the job. She fought through gender bias, dismissive coaches, and a rocky start in live TV in Columbus, Georgia — then rebuilt again through divorce and self-doubt in her 40s, finding new purpose in refereeing and teaching underprivileged students. Her throughline: curiosity and resilience. Life wasn't linear, but every setback opened a new door — eventually leading her to write novels drawn from her own life and the people she's met along the way. This is a story about personal reinvention, told by someone who's done it more than once. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Life presents us with challenges. How we respond is up to us. My own personal saying is "when th going gets tough, the tough go traveling" and Gila Melamed is a woman after my own heart. After a deeply challenging period, Gila decided to follow her heart into the unknown. In her minivan. And she's still traveling. Gil's journey has offered her a healin found in nature, friendship in unexpected places, and a new creative passion for glass fusion art. Her journey is about far more than travel—it's about forgiveness, self-discovery, and having the courage to create a life that feels authentically your own. This is for everyone who has entertained the notion of just hitting the road. The road, that is, outside your "normal" life. To coloring outside the lines and making it all work! It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

The experience of life, according to Brach Goetz is to experience the greatest pleasure possible. and the path to pleasure involves gratitude. Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Bracha explores how gratitude can transform ordinary moments into lasting joy. The appreciation of a meal; of a walk; of a sunrise. Life's deepest rewards do not come from the material possessions, status, or external validation that so saturates our society's expectations, but from appreciating what we already have. Neuroplasticity allows our thoughts and actions to literally reshape our brain towards greater happiness and satisfaction. Coupled with gratitude, it's a life changing recipe, and a recipe that we can all make. Join us as we talk about how simple practices can help us move beyond materialism and comparison, become more present, and experience life with greater meaning and satisfaction. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! How might a diagnosis of a rare disease and brain tumor change your life? Risa August was an Ironman athlete when unexplained symptoms began appearing. Her body felt off. She was tired. The medical establishment initially offered no answers. After years of being dismissed by doctors, she was finally diagnosed with acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused by an enlarged pituitary gland. It was a chronic disorder she'd have to learn to live with. Rather than let chronic illness define her, Risa became a fierce advocate for her health. And she decided to cycle the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada. Her book The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike is a story of setting enormous goals, working within the limitations of an unfamiliar body, and never allowing your enthusiasm for life to dim. Risa's story will resonate with anyone who's ever declined to accept the status quo, particularly in the face of daunting odds. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast Peter Stavros climbed from AP reporter to corporate litigator, yet never felt at home in the life he had built. t wasn't until a life-threatening health challenge forced him to stop and look at what he really wanted. And what he really wanted to do was to write. Peter shares how journaling aided his recovery, why he ultimately left law, and how small victories gave him the courage to bet on himself. Today, he is a published author whose story reminds us that even our hardest experiences can redirect us toward a more authentic life. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Bella Young's life was shattered by unimaginable loss—the death of her husband, the murder of her son, and years trapped in a manipulative religious cult. Yet through grief, she discovered an unexpected path to healing. In this powerful conversation, Bella shares how self-love, compassion, and a deep connection with nature helped her reclaim her life. It's an inspiring story of resilience, awakening, and the possibility of finding light after profound darkness. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Who are you when the professional identity that defined you is gone? When an airline pilot is unexpectedly grounded, he discovers that losing a career can mean losing a sense of self. What follows is a journey of rebuilding identity—not around a job title, but around curiosity, purpose, and the willingness to evolve. As the conversation explores the future of aviation, AI, hydrogen energy, and autonomous flight, a deeper theme emerges: the world is changing faster than ever, and all of us will be asked to let go of old identities and embrace new ones. This is ultimately a conversation about transformation, resilience, and finding freedom in becoming someone new. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." -Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube