Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segment. Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member Mike M.  Mike M. asked: It seems like our world is in turmoil every time I turn around! What can I do to help ease the turmoil AND my nerves about the world we live in? Tune in to hear my answer.

Bethenny Frankel is the Founder & CEO of lifestyle branding empire Skinnygirl. In addition to her long-standing role on Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York, she has been a shark on ABC's  Shark Tank, + runner-up in The Apprentice: Martha Stewart. Today, her focus is on raising her daughter + establishing her worldwide disaster relief initiative bstrong. bstrong provides much-needed real-time relief to disaster-stricken areas across the United States + beyond, most recently the Australian bushfires.

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segment. Today I share the amazing story + life of a humble man named Ben Fainer. At nine years old, Ben's town of Będzin, Poland was overtaken by Nazis. He told few people of the horror he endured during the 2,000+ days, often wearing long sleeves to cover up the number tattooed on his arm. We all have stories. They may not be tattoos or scars but we all have stories that are worthy of being lifted up, embraced and sha

Human trafficking is a massive, worldwide problem. Today I welcome survivor Rebecca Bender to share her harrowing journey from being human trafficked for nearly six years to now helping other survivors escape + rebuild their lives. In Rebecca's story, you're going to hear that you're not defined by what you've been through.  My friends, today's conversation is incredibly emotional, important and timely.

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of this great man’s birthday and national holiday, I am sharing an excerpt from my first book ON FIRE that best demonstrates the immense power of love in my own life + the three simple words that changed my life.

Music legend Rudy Pérez has earned international success by shining the spotlight on others. He's written + produced chart-topping hits for stars like Beyoncé, Julio Iglesias and Christina Aguilera and has earned 5 Grammys. As Billboard Magazine's Producer of the Decade, Rudy candidly shares about fleeing Cuba, surviving a street gang, learning to embrace his talents + behind-the-scenes stories of his career.  This episode will remind you that with hard work, dedication and faith, anything is possible

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moments” segments. Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member Robert.  Robert asked: In your life, you've had to cross that bridge of acceptance. Was there a moment, another event, a six-month, one-year or multi-year turning point? Can you say what moved your mindset forward? Tune in to hear my answer.

Kenny Wallace has competed in over 900 NASCAR races, earned 9 wins, and was named Most Popular Driver 3 times. Yet, he hasn't let this hard-earned success change who he is. Today, Kenny shares the snapshots that changed his life forever, including the death of his brother Mike's young son + helping Dale Earnhardt Sr. win the last race of his life. You'll hear how his humble roots shaped him, his passion for racing, his recent self-reflection + how he strives every day to be his happy, fun-loving self.

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments. “It’s not only the scenery you miss by going fast. You also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” – Eddie Cantor All the buzz + excitement, planning + time away from work, exchanging gifts + catching up with loved ones... and now it's over. We're headed back to work, to school, to real life. Today I share the advice from my grandmother: slow down + not miss the gifts that are in front of you

Steve Jobs is widely recognized as one of the most influential inventors of our time, pioneering the personal computer, the iPod and iPhone. Yet his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs often remembers a painful childhood spent seeking recognition, acceptance + approval from Apple's visionary leader. Today, Lisa courageously opens up about the complicated relationship with her iconic father, how taking a decade to write her memoir was therapeutic and what she wishes her father would have told her before his death

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments. How can you ensure that 2020 is your best year yet? Follow these 4 simple tips.

Today I’m excited to welcome someone who had a profound influence on me in my late twenties. Patrick Lencioni is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books and has pioneered the organizational health movement. You’re going to hear of mistakes he’s made, the lessons learned, + what it means for you on topics he seldom shares about: his childhood, marriage, parenting. This conversation will give you new insight + understanding of leadership, having courageous conversations, and life.

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments. This season often creates stress + disappointment for so many. We're focused on the stuff -- parties, food, presents -- and missing out on the things that really matter.  True joy, peace, + love. This week, I challenge you to take time to celebrate the gifts of your life. It’s the greatest you’ll ever open: regardless of what you encounter today or face tomorrow, there is reason to rejoice, celebrate + sin

Jess Ekstrom, founder + CEO of Headbands of Hopes, has had a front-row seat in finding inspiration in frustration. As Bernie Madoff's great-niece, Jess channeled the embarrassment of that highly-publicized scandal into the reason she's changing the world, one headband to a child fighting life-threatening illness at a time. Today’s episode will warm your heart, spark motivation, and have you asking yourself, "what more can I do?"

Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our “Monday Moment” segments. It's easy to get so overwhelmed by what is on our agenda that we forget to enjoy any of it, especially during this time of year. Today I share 4 things I do to keep myself and my family present during this holiday season: 1. Make a list each; 2. Set an alarm; 3. Forget your phone on purpose; 4. Stop being so serious!