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Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary

Expected to die, today he"s inspiring others to truly live. World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O"Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.

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01:00:59

Claude M. Steele: The Tension That Divides Us and How...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/04/16

Claude M. Steele is a legendary social psychologist whose groundbreaking research on stereotype threat, self-image, and self-affirmation has reshaped how we understand identity. His latest work explores "churn," the mental and physical stress that can arise in everyday interactions across differences, and the tension shaping so much of modern life. Today, Claude shares what it was like growing up outside Chicago in a racially diverse and complex environment, the values instilled by his parents,

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05:49

Another Walk with Nurse Roy (Monday Moment ep. 871)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/04/13

Recently, Mom and I shared coffee with a man who helped shape our lives decades ago. He wasn't a celebrity. He didn't make headlines. He was a caregiver at Mercy Hospital's burn unit, and we came to know him as Nurse Roy. Let me explain.

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55:08

Piera Gelardi: Creativity, Connection, and Joy...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/04/09

Piera Gelardi is a creative entrepreneur passionate about helping others reclaim creativity and possibility through the power of play. As the co-founder of Refinery29 and author of The Playful Way, Piera helps individuals and organizations rediscover something many of us have lost along the way: the courage to play. Today, Piera shares how growing up in a small town in Maine shaped her sense of wonder, how building a global brand led to unexpected self-doubt and burnout, and how reclaiming play

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04:38

More Than a Haircut (Monday Moment ep. 869)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/04/06

On any given day in Marietta, Georgia, men line up for a haircut from Travis Sanders. But what draws them in and liberates them to wait isn't simply getting their hair styled. It's connection, encouragement and a powerful reminder that hardship does not get the final word. Let me explain.

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48:39

Demond Martin: Philanthropist, Investor and Author of...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/04/02

Demond Martin is an investor, philanthropist, and CEO of WellWithAll, a health and wellness company committed to closing gaps in care by reinvesting profits into underserved communities. As a leader shaped by experiences ranging from the White House to Wall Street, Demond uses his platform to champion a powerful idea: that the relationships we build ultimately shape the lives we live. Today, Demond shares how a childhood marked by instability and hardship became the foundation for a life of

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05:39

Don't Wait for Your Last Day (Monday Moment ep. 867)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/30

What would you do if you knew today was your last? At nine years old, that wasn't a hypothetical question for me. It was my reality. After being burned on 100% of my body in a gasoline explosion, I was given less than a 1% chance to survive the first night. Although I survived that night, and the following five months in the hospital, the prospect of death never faded. It felt closest, though, on the nights before surgery. Because burned skin doesn't grow back, doctors had to take skin from one part

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01:02:33

Erik Weihenmayer: World Renowned Blind Adventurer...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/26

Erik Weihenmayer is an adventurer, bestselling author, and motivational speaker… but he's perhaps best known as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. After losing his vision as a teenager, Erik refused to let blindness define his limits. Instead, he became a world-class climber, kayaker, and co-founder of No Barriers—a global movement helping people turn adversity into possibility. Today, Erik shares how losing his sight reshaped his identity, how climbing became both his passion and his

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05:09

One Simple Word (Monday Moment ep. 865)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/23

In a world overflowing with pessimism, cynicism, and negativity, what might happen if we chose something different? What might change if we instead stepped into life with hope, optimism, faith? I get to see what that looks like almost every day through the life of my daughter, Grace. She lives with a powerful posture toward every aspect of life: Yes. Let me explain.

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52:39

Masami Sato: Founder of B1G1, a Global Movement of...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/19

Masami Sato is the Founder and CEO of B1G1 (Buy1Give1), a global giving movement that has helped thousands of businesses turn everyday transactions into acts of generosity. A two-time TEDx speaker and best-selling author, Masami has helped inspire more than 394 million acts of kindness worldwide. Today, Masami shares how a lonely childhood led her to travel the world with little money and even fewer words, how witnessing both poverty and generosity reshaped her understanding of happiness, and how

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05:01

A Decade of ON FIRE (Monday Moment ep. 863)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/16

Ten years ago this week, ON FIRE was released. When the book first went out into the world, I wasn't expecting bestseller lists, translations into a dozen languages, or a feature film. My hope was far simpler: to honor the people who saved my life. In sharing their stories, my hope was simple: to remind readers that they, too, could be part of someone else's miracle. Because what made these heroes remarkable wasn't supernatural power. It was their decision to use their lives to elevate someone

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49:50

Chris Seilkop: 4x Paralympian Volleyball Player (ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/12

Chris Seilkop is a four-time Paralympian and longtime member of the U.S. men's sitting volleyball team. After losing his leg in a lawnmower accident at just seven years old, Chris refused to let tragedy define him. Instead, fueled by resilience, family support, and a love of sports, he built a life defined by perseverance. Along the way, he competed on the world stage, served others through his work with the YMCA and mentored individuals navigating life after amputation. Today, Chris shares how the

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05:04

Climbing the Ladder of Success...But Is It the Right...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/09

Years ago, I spoke with 40 business owners. The goal of the event was to bring together some of the highest achievers, connect them with one another, and expand their businesses and their lives. Wondering what success even meant to them, I kicked off the session by asking what they would do professionally if they could achieve anything and knew they could not fail. After a moment of reflection, a brave gentleman stood and proudly announced, "I'd make it big. I mean, like really, really big!" He

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01:11:31

Student to Student Leaders on Breaking Stereotypes...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/05

Today, we're joined by Lauren Abraham, a leader helping guide the national Student to Student Program of the Newark Institute, as well as two student participants of the program: Yehudah Greenberg and Ayden Nelson. Through this program, Yehudah and Ayden are boldly stepping into conversations that many adults shy away from and sharing stories, traditions, and lived experiences in an effort to replace stereotypes with understanding. Together, they are proving that real change begins face to face. In

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04:55

The Gift of Losing My Voice (Monday Moment ep. 859)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/03/02

Nearing the end of a hectic week of speaking, I could feel it coming. What began as a raspy voice at the start of one talk turned into a whisper by the end. As a sinus infection intensified, my throat swelled, swallowing hurt and my body ached, but the hardest part wasn't the pain. It was the silence brought on by laryngitis. For a man who makes his living with words, losing my voice felt like losing a part of myself. After a week of quiet, though, as my voice slowly returned, I realized something

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50:02

Mary DeMuth: Restory Your Life (ep. 858)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/26

Mary DeMuth is a bestselling author, international speaker, host of the Pray Every Day podcast, and has devoted her life to helping people heal from difficult stories. And yet, before guiding others toward hope, Mary was a little girl growing up in chaos, navigating abuse, neglect, addiction, and the loss of her father. Today, Mary shares how to move from victim to survivor to healer, why lament is not weakness but faith refusing to let go, and what forgiveness really looks like in real life. She

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06:13

The Radical Act of Coming Back (Monday Moment ep. 857)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/23

Early in life, I learned an important truth that would guide the rest of my life: growth rarely happens in comfort. It happens in supply closets when scarred knees are stretched, at dinner tables when you're forced to relearn how to pick up a fork, and on screen porches when you're reminded that the can of gasoline isn't chasing you anymore. Growth doesn't begin when the path is clear and the circumstances are perfect. It begins when we step forward anyway into situations where we feel uncertain,

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57:25

Candace Lightner: Founder of Mothers Against Drunk...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/19

Candace Lightner is the founder of MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving and We Save Lives, nationally and internationally recognized organizations reshaping America's response to drunk driving. After her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a repeat drunk driver in 1980, Candace transformed unimaginable grief into a grassroots movement that has saved more than 600,000 lives and led to the passage of over 700 state and federal laws, including raising the drinking age to 21. Today, Candace shares

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05:30

What Can We Gain From Unconditional Love? (Monday...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/16

"John, everything is going to work out fine." With these words my sweet dad was trying to encourage me and cheer me up. It wasn't working, though. Let me explain.

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43:52

Rudy Ruettiger: The Legendary Underdog Behind the...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/12

Rudy Ruettiger is the legendary underdog behind the iconic film RUDY, the walk-on who made one unforgettable play for the University of Notre Dame and became the first player in school history to be carried off the field. One of 14 children raised in a modest home, Rudy overcame dyslexia, rejection, and doubt to become an award-winning speaker, author, producer, and founder of the Rudy Foundation. Today, Rudy shares how discipline and scarcity forged deep gratitude, how the loss of a close friend

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06:27

The Arrogant Man on the Plane (Monday Moment ep. 853)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/09

Recently I shared a story online about a flight delayed because of the arrogance of one person. Thousands of people liked the post. Hundreds more commented. And the vast majority agreed that the man in first class was profoundly arrogant. Here's what I learned after that post went live: It turns out, I was the arrogant one. Let me explain.

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