They told him he would never walk again. He has run 2 marathons since then. Now, he teaches people to overcome!

In this episode, I sit down with Ian Bowen — gym owner, motivational speaker, athlete, and the man behind the "Watch Me Mindset."

Ian's story hit me so hard: a paraplegic who defied the odds and became a marathon runner. We talk about building resilience, shifting your mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and why talking to people who've already solved your problems might be the most underrated move you can make. If you've ever felt stuck, this one is for you. 💪

Connect with Ian Bowen: 🌐 https://watchmemindset.com/ 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/ianrbowen/ 🌐 https://www.youtube.com/@IanBowenPositivePersistence

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Wine that boosts wonder - I was SO excited to discover Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery and chat with Maddison Violet!!

In this episode, I sit down with Maddison — award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Ve Oh Lay Acres Winery in Summerland, BC. We talk inspiration, sustainability, work-life balance, meaningful connections, and what "magic in the ordinary" really means. Whether you're a wine lover or just love a great story, this one's for you. 🍷

00:35 Creating an experience, not just a product 2:17 Building a Vineyard 3:10 Maddison's Favorite Wine 4:10 Regenerative Farming 8:15 Where does Maddison get inspiration from? 11:30 What makes a good wine? 14:55 Meaningful Connections

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"Wonder is receptivity."

I sat down with Dr. Sarah Kostick — apple geneticist, researcher at the University of Minnesota, and woman of deep faith — for a beautiful conversation about wonder, faith, friendship, and humility.

We covered: 00:18 Who is Dr. Sarah Kostick? 00:50 Does Faith and science contradict each other 2:00 How does she foster wonder while working? 6:30 What drew her to work with apple genetics? 9:40 How do we develop more of a sense of wonder? 15:30 How do you pair excellence with humility? 18:30 You are a gift 18:50 The Litany of Humility 24:32 Letting go of what people think 25:30 We have a WEALTH of talent 26:45 We were made for relationship 29:55 Reflecting on friendships and who we are becoming 30:30 Who inspires Sarah - Saints 36:08 There is beauty in the mess

Litany of Humility: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245

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