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Bump In The Road

Pat Wetzel: Award Winning Author, Podcaster, Storyteller

Everyone hits a bump in the road. What do you do with it? Every week my guests share their stories about how they"ve navigated their life"s bumps and what they"ve learned along the way.

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35:31

Could Your Anger Lead to Wisdom?

Bump In The Road ·

2026/02/03

Bronwyn Schweigert's journey to becoming an anger expert is both inspiring and enlightening. After experiencing two severe depressive episodes, she discovered that a common thread among her struggles and those of her clients was disassociated anger. Anger, she explains, is not just an emotion to be feared or suppressed; it is a vital signal that can lead to healing and personal growth. Many of us have been conditioned from a young age to disassociate from our anger, often leading to mental and

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32:11

Regenerative Farming and Personal Transformation

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/29

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Mollie was once a celebrated LA chef who created a series of vegan restaurants that were wildly popular. Her commitment to veganism naturally led to experiments in sustainable vegan farming. But, with the practical experience of running an organic regenerative farm, Mollie found that a strictly vegan approach just

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38:56

Getting Your End of Life Wishes Honored

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/27

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Fred Mirachi's world is one of advanced directives and medical ethics. As an experienced emergency physician he shares his harrowing experiences during his residency, where he faced critical decisions that not only impacted his patients' lives but also shaped his perspective on the healthcare system. What if the patient didn't want to be resuscitated? What if he

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25:15

The Unexpected Challenges of Caregiving

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/22

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Jen Fort's interest in caregiving began when her brother was diagnosed with cancer. Jen's sister-in-law stepped into the role of caregiver, juggling her career and providing support to her husband. This very personal experience led Jen to explore the complexities of caregiving, leading to her latest book, "Because You Care: Wisdom for the Unexpected Caregiver."

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32:41

My Best Thinking Got Me Here?

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/20

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Wherever you are in your life, your best thinking got you here. Think about that! In David Price's case, that meant drug addiction, missed oportunities, and more until he eventually hit rock bottom. But when he attended a 12 step program not for himself, but to support someone else, something changed. He learned that true rock bottom is not just about losing

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39:07

The Risk of Listening To Your Heart

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/16

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Stefan Graf stood in the window of his office, overlooking Singapore. It would seem that he had it all. Big city, big salary, big title. But something within him was calling for change. After a great deal of reflection, he decided to listen to that inner voice.. Next stop: Canary Islands where Stefan created a lifestyle centered on self-care, meditation, and

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36:02

Becoming Unbreakable

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/13

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Julie Condliffe was born in Zimbabwe. But early on, she had the dream of becoming a solicitor. Julie's early life was marked by tragedy and hardship. After the death of her father when she was just a baby, her mother struggled to raise eight children in a country rife with poverty and instability. Despite these challenges, Julie made a pivotal decision at a young

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50:20

Living Beyond Chronic Illness

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/08

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. What are the broader implications of living with cancer in today's society? Diagnosed with a rare blood cancer known as myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), Ruth Fein Revell has navigated the complexities of her illness while raising her children and pursuing a career as a freelance writer. All while living over 30 years with chronic cancer and society's stigma/lack

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43:19

Silver Tongue Survivor

Bump In The Road ·

2026/01/06

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Gerald Robinson's story reminds us of the importance of valuing every moment. A diagnosis of tongue cancer with multiple surgeries derailed his once peaceful life as a speaker. Now, as a speaker, he focuses on the hard earned lessons from his experiences. Presence and wise use of our time, Geralds explains is critical to a well lived life. "Time is eternal, but

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34:14

Cringe Worthy Parental Moments

Bump In The Road ·

2025/12/19

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Welcome to the uproarious world of Joel Dubin, a world filled with laughter, love, and the occasional cringe-worthy moment that only parents can create. Joel is a humor author whose life has been shaped by his eccentric parents. Growing up in Chicago, Joel shares a wealth of stories that highlight the unique dynamics of his family life and the lessons learned

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31:22

Healing From The Unthinkable

Bump In The Road ·

2025/12/16

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Kevin Hughes is the author of "SocioMom: My Story of Terror, Truth and Triumph.". Kevin grew up in a house of secrets, silence, and unspeakable abuse. Behind closed doors, his sociopathic mother wielded control with cruelty, manipulation, and terror, masking it all with charm to the outside world. For decades, Kevin buried the trauma deep inside, dissociating from

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45:28

The Upside of Leaving A Narcissistic Relationship

Bump In The Road ·

2025/12/11

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Dana Diaz's experiences with emotional and physical abuse shaped her understanding of self-worth and, later, the importance of setting boundaries. Dana examines her personal connection between emotional well-being and physical health. After years of living with constant stress and illness, she left her narcissistic husband and started to rebuild her life. And with

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44:06

How To Live Long and Prosper

Bump In The Road ·

2025/12/09

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Sieglinde Othmer, Ph.D., is an award-winning author whose work ranges from bestselling psychiatric textbooks to a series of life instructing fables for the young. Now she is sharing her gifts of wisdom and experience with all who wish to navigate the thorny road of aging in peak good health and with maximum happiness. A refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator,

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38:13

Letters From Vietnam

Bump In The Road ·

2025/12/02

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. The Vietnam War was a difficult reality for an entire generation. For Don Eggspuehler his draft notice appeared on his graduation day from Ohio State University. Don went on to become a pilot in the Marine Corps flying A6 jets. In Vietnam, A6 jets supported the ground troops, targeting enemy troops and missiles on the ground. Don wrote home regularly sharing his

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45:49

A Journey of Transformative Self Discovery

Bump In The Road ·

2025/11/25

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Roxanne Howe Murphy's latest book, The Four Sacred Portals: Your Journey of Wholeness and Deep Kinship with Life, examines a transformative journey of self-discovery through the lens of the Enneagram and the concept of sacred portals. The Enneagram, a symbol representing the nine personality types, serves as a powerful tool for understanding our unique paths in

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28:22

How To Drink Yourself Sober

Bump In The Road ·

2025/11/18

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. The narrative around alcohol addiction often revolves around abstinence and traditional recovery programs. Katie Herzog took a different path. She drank herself sober. Using the Sinclair Method, which uses naltrexone, a drug that blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol, Katie started down the path to sobriety. Over time, her cravings lessened and so did her

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29:15

A Guide To A Good Divorce

Bump In The Road ·

2025/11/13

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. What is a "good divorce"? According to Sarah Armstrong, it's one that puts your children first. It's a collaborative process with coaches for each parent and a child specialist. This team-based, child-centric strategy helps limit the collateral damage to the children involved. Putting the children first also provides a positive focus in a very difficult situation

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53:04

One Leg, One Heck of A Life

Bump In The Road ·

2025/11/08

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Imagine having your life dedicated to global adventure and exploration through the lens of the camera. Now imagine falling off a tall stone wall in Italy, badly fracturing your body. What do you do now? For David DuChemin, it was years of rehab and pain. He pivoted his work towards more on-line courses and sales and he continued leading photographic tours. But

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46:48

Can You Hear Me Now?

Bump In The Road ·

2025/11/05

Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Have you ever felt unseen when you were growing up? That no one really listened or understood? I suspect this feeling is nearly universal, but for some young people, facing poverty and family difficulties, the need to connect is keen. Enter Carlamay. She started off in Nashville, pursuing a love of music. And from there to Calgary where oil and gas were booming

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38:49

TJ Jones: The Caring Warrior

Bump In The Road ·

2025/10/29

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