Choose The Better Story Podcast

Built To Survive: The Rob Yonover Story

He's dove two miles underwater, surfed the big waves of Hawaii's North Shore for 42 years, and built survival gear trusted by SpaceX and the military. But his biggest challenge was 19 years as a full-time caregiver to his paralyzed wife. In this episode, Dr. Ron Yonover (Scientist/Inventor/Adventurer) shares what extreme survival taught him about everyday life — and what it really takes to thrive, not just endure. Connect with Dr. Rob Yonover: www.seeRescueStreamer.com [http://www.seeRescueStreamer.com]. Instagram:  @robyonover Books: Caregiver's Survival Guide, Hardcore Inventing, Hardcore Health, Brainstorm Islands Feeling Stuck?  Book a FREE vision call with Coach Ryan Wright using the link below. https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96 [https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96]

Weeds for Wheels | Ryan Wright

What do star thistles, a old 1977 Datsun pickup, and a Goodyear franchise owner have in common? Teenage hustle that turned into opportunity.  In this episode, Ryan tells the story about "The Avocado" — his first truck, named for its questionable green paint job — and the deal that changed everything: pull an acre of star thistle off a tire store owner's property, and walk away with a brand-new set of tires. One acre of backbreaking weed-pulling later, that deal opened the door to more work, more trust, and eventually a job offer out of the blue.  This is a story about grit, and what's possible when you're willing to do the unglamorous work nobody else wants. Feeling Stuck?  Book a FREE vision call with Coach Ryan Wright using the link below. https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96 [https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96]   Real coach. Real Results. Real Impact.

Sydney Robinson: She Lost Everything--Now She's Fighting For Others

In 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise, California and changed thousands of lives forever.  Sydney Robinson was just one of thousands of lives impacted by the fire.   After experiencing tremendous loss, Sydney chose not to remain a victim of her circumstances. Today, she volunteers countless hours advocating for Camp Fire survivors, attending hearings, engaging with lawmakers, and fighting to ensure victims are treated fairly and compensated in a timely manner. In this powerful conversation, Sydney shares her personal story of loss, resilience, and purpose, while offering a firsthand look at the ongoing efforts to support fire survivors, hold utiltiy companies accountable, and the hope surrounding AB 2700. This is a story about tragedy, perseverance, service, and what it looks like to choose a better story when life doesn’t go as planned. Go to www.hektikoptics.com [http://www.hekticoptics.com] to score a pair of premium shades for the summer.  Use discount code CTBS20 for a 20% discount offered to all Choose The Better Story Podcast listeners.

Father's Day: The Dads Who Shape Us & The Legacy We Choose

On this Father's Day episode, Ryan reflects on the influence fathers have on our lives--through their presence, their sacrifice, their wisdom, and sometimes even through their absence. Whether you're celebrating a dad, missing a dad, forgiving a dad, becoming a dad, or striving to be a better dad yourself, this episode is an invitation to honor what is good, heal what is broken, and intentionallly choose the legacy you pass on to others.  While we don't always to get to choose the story we inherit, we do get to choose the story we leave behind. Go to www.hektikoptics.com [http://www.hektikoptics.com] and score a slick pair of shades for yourself, or get a pair for your dad.  Lots of options to choose from.  Use discount code:  CTBS20 when checking out for a 20% discount. Feeling stuck?  Lacking clarity?  Tired of drifting?  Got a wild vision for your life, but don't know how to make it happen?  Click the link below for a FREE vision call with Coach Ryan Wright.   I help people gain clarity, shatter limiting beliefs, and achieve a level they never thought possible.  https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96 [https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96]

Garrett Verrilli [When Loss Sends You Searching For Purpose]

At just 17 years old, Garrett Verrilli lost his mother to leukemia--a loss that left him searching for a way to cope. What followed was a years-long battle with alcohol, an attempt to numb the pain and fill the void. In this powerful conversation, Garrett shares his journey through grief, addiction, recovery, and ultimately purpose. Today he's a husband, father, and thriving entrepreneur who has discovered that even life's deepest losses can become the foundation for a meaningful future. His story is a reminder that hope and transformation are possible no matter where you've been. Book a FREE vision call with Coach Ryan Wright: https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96 [https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96] Real coach. Real Results. Real Impact.