Father Nathan's extraordinary guests are Sami Madden, Jessica Cox, and Louis Fazio Jr. Each brings a unique, compassionate perspective to the conversation. Sami Madden, an advocate for inclusivity, spoke about the importance of creating environments where everyone can thrive. Jessica Cox, known for her incredible achievements as a pilot, motivational speaker, and author, emphasizes the power of determination. Louis Fazio Jr., a social worker and author, highlights the need for compassion for everyone we meet.

Samir (Sami) Madden is a quadrimembral amputee and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and History. Sami is the President of the International Child Amputee Network (I-CAN). I-CAN is committed to bringing together these children and their families to enhance the quality of life for the children and young adults based on the concept of mentors helping families, parents helping parents, and kids helping kids.

Jessica Cox is a motivational speaker featured around the world. Jessica was born without arms and uses her feet the way most people use their hands. She learned to see the blessings in her life and accept herself as a whole person. Now, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, is married, and otherwise lives a normal life.

Jessica is the author of Disarm Your Limits (https://a.co/d/fvTgaCS). Jessica, along with volunteers, is building The Impossible Airplane, a custom 200 mph, 4-seat airplane she will use to circumnavigate the world. She founded Rightfooted Foundation International to further her advocacy for children with limb differences and other disabilities around the world.

Louis Fazio Jr. is both an author and a social worker. His upcoming book, Privilege Interrupted: My Brother's Keeper, is co-authored with Matthias J. Mahoney. Born into privilege—but shaped by adversity, this compelling memoir explores themes of resilience, identity, and advocacy.

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Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

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Father Nathan introduces us to Cheryl Lynn Training for the Afterlife Olympics. Told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book One: Helping Stuck Souls Cross Over available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/da7JdIK

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My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

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Father Nathan and his sister, book publisher Cathryn Castle Garcia, discuss finding joy and going into the new year gently. Cathryn shares insights on setting meaningful intentions and how to make a “I’m not going to” list that helps to sidestep exhaustion. The conversation emphasizes embracing each day's potential and finding joy in simple moments.

Cathryn Castle Garcia loves words and water and wild places. She delights in helping people cultivate joy, ease, and abundance in their personal and professional lives. Her motto is, “Make it fun. Let it be easy.”

As the owner of ClearStoryCoach.com, she specializes in writing coaching, editing, publishing, and marketing. Together with her husband, Capt. Gui Garcia lives on a small island in the Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The couple owns C2G2Productions.com, specializing in wildlife and underwater filming.

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My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.

Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.

Theme music: Derek Gust