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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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06:18

Don't Miss It! (Monday Moment ep. 723)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/11/11

Yesterday marked the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Oorah! I’ve been enamored by the Marine Corps since childhood, and having the honor to serve their wounded veterans more than 50 times through my work with FOCUS Marines over the past decade has further galvanized my love of them. And yet, it was a relatively simple experience, witnessed by just a few others, that revealed, yet again, how remarkable they are. Let me explain.

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56:22

Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge: Sergeant Kevin...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/11/07

Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. For more than 20 years, Kevin patrolled the Golden Gate Bridge, where he saved more than 200 people from suicide. Today, Kevin shares how his own battles with abuse, cancer, and depression gave him a unique compassion, and the unforgettable lessons he’s learned from hundreds of conversations with those on the edge of despair. In a world where societal pressures and personal pain can

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05:29

If a Labrador Can Do It... (Monday Moment ep. 721)

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2024/11/04

As an empty nester, Holly Schultz revisited a calling she had first heard as a busy mom to young kids. Although she didn’t have time as a young mom, years later with her children grown, she finally had the opportunity to volunteer at a local service dog nonprofit. Dabbling first in fostering service puppies for the organization, Holly found the separation anxiety when the dogs went to their forever homes too much to bear. But caring for the mother dogs who delivered those puppies? That became

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54:23

Quadruple Amputee Navigates Motherhood | Brie Bauer...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/31

Just eight months ago, Brie Bauer was 27-weeks pregnant with her third child when suddenly a life-threatening infection changed her life forever. After experiencing flu-like symptoms, Brie delivered a premature but healthy baby boy before spending the next 10 days in a coma where her body fought off streptococcal toxic shock syndrome from group A streptococcus. With her strength and willpower tested, she made a brave choice that redefined her life in ways she never imagined: amputate her four limbs

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06:01

A Mother's Prayer (Monday Moment ep. 719)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/28

Though we live in the midst of anxiety and hardship, a simple blessing from my mom, Susan O'Leary, on my wedding day reminds us that moving forward with confidence and defiant hope will free us from burdens. I was a nervous 26-year-old, wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo, already feeling insecure with all the attention. Having never told most people anything about being burned, I certainly didn’t feel like this was the time or place to change that. Definitely not as I knelt next to Beth, waiting for our

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58:30

How Socks are Changing the World: John and Mark X....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/24

In 2018, John Cronin was a 22-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome who had a dream to create something life-changing, purposeful and filled with joy. Together with his father Mark, they turned that dream into the world’s largest sock store – John’s Crazy Socks. And yet, John’s Crazy Socks is more than just a business. It’s a mission-driven movement that employs individuals of all abilities and shows the world what’s possible when you focus on inclusion, kindness, and joy. Today, John and Mark

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05:16

Finding the Right Words (Monday Moment ep. 717)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/21

Last weekend, I attended the funeral of a dear family friend. Her life was an example of living joyfully, loving family passionately and serving others unfailingly. As emotional as the service, music and eulogy were, it was a tender moment between two of her grandchildren that brought me to tears. Let me explain.

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56:08

Surviving Addiction: Nic Sheff (ep. 716)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/17

Nic Sheff is the bestselling author behind Tweak, and he is the subject of his father’s memoir Beautiful Boy, which was adapted into an award-winning film in 2018. After taking his first drink at just 11 years old, Nic spiraled into addictions to hard drugs and entered his first rehab at 19. And yet, Nic’s story isn’t just about addiction—it’s about finding hope, resilience, and the strength to rebuild when everything seems lost. Today, Nic shares what led to his battle with substance abuse, the

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06:47

Hope in the Midst of Storms (Monday Moment ep. 715)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/14

Amidst continuous tragedies globally and complexities of life individually, we often need a reminder that there is reason for hope. Several years ago, I needed that reminder, too. And perhaps surprisingly, I received it from someone who needed it even more than I did. Let me explain.

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52:03

Andrew Oberle: Surviving Chimp Attack and Thriving...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/10

In 2012, Andrew Oberle’s life changed in an instant when a chimpanzee attack left him fighting for survival. But that’s just the beginning of his story. Today, Andrew opens up about the passion that led him to study chimpanzees, the brutal attack that nearly took his life, and the long road to recovery—one that required over 28 surgeries and a world of support. More than just surviving, Andrew found a new purpose: helping trauma survivors heal, using his own journey to inspire others. My friends,

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05:52

Choosing Forgiveness and Love (Monday Moment ep. 713)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/07

“Of course I will, Dad.” These were the last words Dave Gibbons ever shared with his father. Given their past, the fact he spoke them at all was surprising. But even more extraordinary was what he was agreeing to do. Let me explain.

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Dave Gibbons: Cultivating an Unoffendable Heart (ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/10/03

Dave Gibbons is a leader, speaker and author of the recent memoir The Shape of My Eyes. Born to an American soldier and a Korean mother in the wake of the Korean War, Dave has spent his life struggling to blend his Korean roots and his very American upbringing. Today, Dave shares discovering his father’s betrayal, his path to overcoming that pain and his persistent feelings of not quite fitting in. Join us as Dave guides us in finding beauty in life’s hardest moments, cultivating an unoffendable

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06:07

Conducting a Symphony of Joy (Monday Moment ep. 711)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/30

In our busy lives, we often overlook the gifts we possess, assuming they’re too ordinary to share. Many times, however, these gifts are the very essence of what we’re meant to give to the world. For me, it was in embracing my story that my life felt transformed and my purpose revealed. For Maria A. Ellis, it was her passion for music that not only changed her life but the lives of countless others. Let me explain.

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54:22

Dr. Edith Eger: Holocaust Survivor and Author of The...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/26

At almost 97 years old, Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, renowned psychologist, and author of the bestselling and award-winning memoir The Choice. In 1944 as a Jewish teenager living in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, Edith was sent to Auschwitz where she endured the most unimaginable hardships. And yet, rather than being defined by the trauma of her past, she’s chosen to rise above it – and inspires others to do the same. Today, Edith is joined by her grandson Jordan. Together, they share a

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04:45

It's Only Coffee... and Tomato Juice (Monday Moment...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/23

Does it seem like people are quick to anger these days? For many, it’s as if they go around seeking reasons to be disappointed, upset or infuriated. What happens, though, when an individual who has every right to be upset chooses instead to respond with grace? Years ago on an early morning Southwest Airlines flight I had such an experience. Let me explain.

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59:48

April Simpkins: Mental Health Advocate and Mother to...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/19

As a seasoned Human Resources expert with more than 30 years of experience, April Simpkins is a powerhouse in the realm of mental health advocacy. With relentless determination, she has tirelessly championed the cause and became an even more visible advocate following the passing of her beloved daughter Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA 2019) who battled depression for many years. Today, April shares her professional journey, her unexpected path into pageantry and life as a mother of six. Equally important,

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06:09

This is No Dress Rehearsal (Monday Moment ep. 707)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/16

In June of 2021, I flew to Los Angeles and interviewed a Hollywood director. No sound was recorded, no video was captured, no notes were taken. But what he shared, the way he shared it, and what happened because of it positively changed my life. Let me explain.

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01:15:11

Sean McNamara: Director of On Fire the Film, Reagan,...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/12

Director Sean McNamara is the force behind such films as Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Soul Surfer, and the recently released Reagan. His creative prowess, directorial skills, and even more so, his humble nature, have gained him a reputation in the industry as “an actor’s director.” Six and a half years ago, Sean read the script for a film called ON FIRE, fell in love with it and has been steadfast in bringing it to life. Today, Sean shares insight from the filming of ON FIRE the film. But more

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06:31

The Greatest Speech I've Ever Heard (Monday Moment...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/09

A wonderful perk of my business is getting to share the stage with some of the most remarkable, eloquent, and impactful speakers alive. To grow in this career, I’ve studied many of the greatest orators ever born. And yet, the greatest speech I ever witnessed wasn’t on some big stage, delivered by someone famous, wearing some fancy suit. No, it was a far more modest setting, delivered by a far less trained speaker, representing a far more powerful message. Let me explain.

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54:07

Kristen Faulkner: Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2024/09/05

Kristen Faulkner is the American cyclist that shocked the world when she won a gold medal in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics — an event she wasn’t even supposed to compete in. In a field of veteran riders, Kristen became the first American woman in 40 years to earn Team USA a gold medal in that sport. Today, Kristen shares how she carries the lessons she learned while growing up in Homer, Alaska, how she celebrated what made her different than her classmates after she moved to a

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