#108  Jason Breska will be the first person to admit that he grew up in a very rough environment.  He grew up in unimaginable poverty often roaming the streets of Brooklyn as a young boy.  As he tells it, you either became part of a gang or you found a way out through sports.  Jason's first choice was to get involved with sports.  In his neighborhood there was a place called Shorefront that had a gymnasium where the local kids all congregated to play basketball.  One of the employees of Shorefront used to leave the side door open for kids that didn't have the money to pay to use the facility.  Outside looking in, this person was helping the less fortunate kids in the neighborhood.  However, there was something far more sinister at play and this "helpful benefactor" was actually farming kids to feed to a local predator.  In the neighborhood, he was known by the kids as the Boogieman of Brighton Beach.  He was a child predator...

Please join Shawn and Jen as they sit down to talk with Jason Breska about his experience with the Boogieman of Brighton Beach.  Jason is now on a mission to hold those responsible for the evil that was perpetrated upon him accountable!  In this riveting episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, you will hear first hand what happened to Jason and how he is fighting to make sure that nothing like what happened to him ever happens again.

#108  The Boogieman of Brighton Beach - Jason Breska's Story of Hope and Justice

#109 After going through a 7 year long divorce, Deanna Freeman was relieved that her kids had a male figure in their lives to help them navigate their teenage years. He was always willing to help and spent a lot of time pouring into her son and daughter.  What was actually happening is that her brother-in-law was grooming her kids for taking drugs and ultimately the molestation of her 13 year old daughter. 

In this riveting and powerful episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Shawn and Jen talk with Deanna about what happened to her and her kids and ultimately how she has used what happened to formulate a mission to make sure that others do not suffer the way her and her kids have suffered.  You will learn how she used the Oola Lifestyle Framework to find gratitude and forgiveness in her life after such horrifying trauma. She will also share how she is striving to become a 6 figure giver to charities or non-profits that provide trauma counseling for families that have been the victims of sexual abuse! 

This is a powerful episode of the Hope Radio Podcast that you will not want to miss!

#109 Her daughter was molested by a family member - Deanna Freeman's Story

#112  Shane Charles is no stranger to adversity.  He has been through an incredible amount of challenge and turmoil in his life.  The biggest challenge that he has faced is dealing with his narcolepsy.  Narcolepsy is defined as a chronic sleep disorder that causes overwhelming daytime drowsiness.  The cause of narcolepsy isn't well understood but may involve genetic factors and abnormal signaling in the brain. Imagine being at school and suddenly falling asleep! Imagine being at work and being fired for falling asleep.  Imagine driving and almost wrecking your car because you fall asleep.  

Please join Shawn and Jen in the latest episode of the Hope Radio Podcast as they sit down and talk with Shane Charles about his life.  He is positive and encouraging despite being afflicted with this incurable condition.  Get ready for some hope and gratitude as you listen to him share about his life!

#112  Overcoming NARCOLEPSY and Cataplexy - the life of Shane Charles

#113  Callie Brown will be the first person to tell you that she has had a challenging life.  Growing up in poverty, she was looking for any way out that she could find to create and life a better life.  She ended up marrying the first guy that she felt could help her rise out of her circumstances.  He ended up moving her out of the country and essentially holding her hostage in their tiny apartment by locking the door each day from the outside as he would go to work in the military.  She ended up escaping that toxic relationship to only end up in another precarious marriage.  However, it was her marriage to a “grandiose narcissist” that was her most challenging relationship yet! 

Please join Shawn and Jen as they sit down with Callie Brown to talk about her life and how she has found happiness and LOVE after 3 failed marriages.  Positive, encouraging and full of hard life lessons, Callie is a pleasure to interview and just a damn good human.  This is a must listen to episode of the Hope Radio Podcast…especially if you have had challenging relationship yourself!

#113  Three failed marriages taught her INVALUABLE life lessons - Callie Brown's Story

What if this "stay at home" order actually had a huge positive benefit to your family?  Here our guest, Todd Kinkade's positive take on being home. 

In this podcast we check in on an old friend that lives in Hawaii.  We wanted to know how living with a pandemic is in Hawaii!  Of all the places to be...it seems like there could be a lot worse places to shelter in place! Todd Kinkade has a unique and positive outlook on how he and his family are embracing the best parts of being together as a family.  In his own words, Todd says that he has a face for radio but not the voice!  He also said that he isn't as funny as he thinks he is!  We loved talking with him and we think you will enjoy the interview!

Todd Kinkade shares the positive side of staying home during the Pandemic!

Worried about your finances during the Pandemic?  We interview a couple that lost everything less than 10 years ago and it was a huge blessing in disguise!

In this episode we talk with Craig and Stefanie Thayer! Their story is not without challenges and significant obstacles but they did overcome and triumph! Even though they experienced an 8 year legal setback and the loss of their dream home they managed to find a much deeper, more fulfilling life and purpose in helping others.  You will love the candor and humility they share as they share their story.  Jen and Shawn were definitely INSPIRED and we believe you will be as well.  Enjoy!

How to THRIVE after Losing it All - overcoming adversity with Craig and Stefanie Thayer

Feeling overwhelmed?  In this episode we talk with Alandrea Richards who needed some encouragement and ultimately became the encourager!

In this 4th episode of our podcast Shawn and Jen talk with Alandrea Richards.  Alandrea is a stay at home mother of two young children dealing with the difficult task of trying to explain to her 4 year old and 2 year old why they can't see their friends or their grandparents.  In addition, her husband is an "essential worker" during the pandemic of Covid19 so he is working more for less pay.  It is a perfect storm of disadvantages.  Although the disruption isn't critical in nature, when you add it all up together it can be overwhelming.  What do you say to a 4 year old regarding why they can't go to dance class, see their father as much or see their friends at all?  We think Alandrea had a lot of good advice to share and she uplifted and inspired us with her faith in God.  She is a beautiful soul and we think you will enjoy and relate to her story and perspective.

Alandrea Richards discusses the challenges of effectively being a single Mom during Covid-19

The Hope Radio Podcast is dedicated to fostering hope in others through stories, profiles and interviews of people that have overcome adversity in their lives.  HOPE is the belief that your future can be brighter and better than your current circumstances would indicate.  Sometimes your greatest obstacle can be the biggest blessing in disguise of your life.  Listen to these stories and let them be a spark of HOPE to encourage, uplift and inspire you to press on and accept the thought that the best of your life is yet to come!

#113 Three failed marriages taught her INVALUABLE life lessons - Callie Brown's Story

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