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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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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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58:09

Andrew Zimmern: Award-Winning Chef and Author (ep. 852)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/05

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning, James Beard Award-winning chef, television host, author, and global food advocate. Recognized from the wildly popular show Bizarre Foods, Andrew explores culture through cuisine. And yet before the success, Andrew's life was marked by addiction, homelessness, and hard-won second chances that eventually led him towards his purpose. Today, Andrew shares how curiosity saved his life, why asking for help became his turning point, and how food became the lens through

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06:19

A Life That Lifts Others (Monday Moment ep. 851)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/02/02

Some stories don't gently ask for your attention. They demand it. Rhonda Bear's story is one of them. Like so many lives lived on fire for good, her story doesn't begin with comfort or clarity. It begins in brokenness. In a childhood marked by chaos, addiction, and uncertainty. By the age of twelve, Rhonda was already searching for something—anything—that might make her feel whole. That search led her down a long and painful road. And yet, what happened next is where her story becomes extraordinary

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01:02:20

Robert Paylor: Paralyzed to Powerful (ep. 850)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/29

Robert Paylor is a former collegiate rugby standout whose life changed in an instant during a national championship match. A spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the neck down, and doctors told him he would never walk again. He has since defied the odds: walking again, building a family, graduating from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and becoming a sought-after speaker and author featured in Sports Illustrated and People. Today, Robert shares what it means to lose everything you

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04:59

Wiping Away Our Scars (Monday Moment ep. 849)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/26

As a kid, meeting someone new often sent my heart racing. You see, I worried they'd judge me by the scars on my face, the burns on my arms, or the fingers that were no longer there. My mom- always able to read her kids' thoughts and then directly coach them up- observed my pained hesitation when meeting new people. One day she knelt down, looked me in the eye, and shared life-changing wisdom. Let me explain.

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01:00:00

Harold Dennis Jr.: Survivor of Carrollton Bus Crash...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/22

Harold Dennis Jr. is a survivor of the Carrollton Bus Crash, one of the deadliest drunk-driving tragedies in U.S. history. He was just 14 years old when everything changed. What followed was a long road through loss, injury, and grief, and a remarkable journey of resilience. Harold went on to become a college athlete, a nationally recognized example of courage in sports, a medical professional, a husband, a father, and living proof that devastation does not get the final word. Today, Harold Dennis

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04:31

The Power of Quiet Strength (Monday Moment ep. 847)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/19

Two years ago, Beth and I anxiously dropped off our oldest son, Jack, for his first year of college. The school Jack chose- Indiana University- is renowned for its strong business schools, a gorgeous campus, and a long heritage of winning basketball. What it was not known for, however, was its football program. So, it's fair to say our astonishment is real that the most losing program in college football history is chasing its first-ever national championship just 18 months later. And as unlikely as

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52:29

Father Joe Detwiler: What's Possible With Hope (ep. 846)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/15

Father Joe Detweiler is a Catholic priest, pastor, and living testament to what is possible when hope refuses to let go. As a teenager, Father Joe survived a catastrophic car accident that left doctors unsure he would ever wake up, speak, or recognize the people he loved. Against every medical expectation, he not only recovered, but went on to fulfill his calling to the priesthood, carrying with him a depth of compassion shaped by suffering, faith, and grace. Today, Father Joe shares what it is

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04:51

Background Noise or a Life Fully Lived? (Monday...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/12

A friend said this about a show he'd spent dozens of hours watching, and what struck me wasn't his patience, but his willingness to endure something that never truly moved him. Most of us do the same, filling our nights with noise simply to avoid the quiet. And yet, what we repeatedly allow into our lives shapes the way we see the world. This week, watch SOUL ON FIRE, now streaming on Netflix.

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47:03

Aaron Golub: First Legally Blind Division 1 Athlete...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2026/01/08

Aaron Golub is the first legally blind athlete to ever play in a Division I football game. With no vision in his right eye and only a small, central "tiny hole" field of sight in his left (and roughly 20/200 in that limited view!), Aaron spent years being underestimated and defined by what others believed he couldn't do, until he decided to rewrite the story himself. Today, Aaron shares what it means to build resilience early, how internal motivation changes everything, and why the challenges we

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