The Sassy Warrior Podcast

Battling Addiction and Starting Anew: An Interview with Matt Williams

Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Sassy Warrior Podcast and I am joined here today by Matt Williams, creator of the Fro Pro Protein Bar, which is also one of my favorite protein bars ever. Now we all may be addicted to something, but sometimes these addictions of ours can get the better for us and turn our entire life upside down. This is exactly what Matt had to deal with when battling his alcohol addiction. Despite this, he was able to battle through his addiction with the help of the people around him and has been sober ever since.    Matt is here today to share with you his road to sobriety and how he used this new version of himself to start his Fro Pro Protein Bar business, which he has been running now for the last several years. If you too are in a dark moment of your life right now then I hope this episode sheds some light down your path so you too can start anew just like Matt. So what are you waiting for? Make sure to check out the episode!!  About Matt  After years of battling alcohol addiction, Matt eventually decided to get into rehab and start working on himself. Building on the momentum he received from the overwhelming support from both his friends and family, Matt started Fro Pro, a delicious protein bar, with his beautiful wife Chelsea. Episode Highlights  * Matt’s journey with sobriety and how Fro Pro Protein Bar came about * What kept Matt going through the process of building his business * Matt’s daily routine * How long Fro Pro Protein Bar’s been around  * What Matt does to recharge  * How Matt’s wife, Chelsea, contributes to Matt’s business and his sobriety * Matt’s secret sauce to recovery   * Things Matt wants to try  * Where Matt see’s his business and himself in the next 10 years  Connect with Matt Williams  * Fro Pro Website [https://gofropro.com/] * Matt's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mwarwilliams/] * Wake up the Sun Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-the-sun/id1473070533] Quotes  * “Trust the process.” * “It's important to communicate what you’re really feeling to the people around you.” * “Know when to recharge”

Starting Over in 2020: An Interview with Lindsay Graham

2020 was a tough year that hit everyone hard. From people losing their jobs and to even losing their own family members because of the virus. Day after day the virus just got worse and the entire world had to cope with it by locking themselves up at home, uncertain about the future.  But this uncertainty can also be a great space for opportunity and none understood that more than my good friend Lindsay Graham.  Lindsay was able to turn one of the worst years in the world, into one of her best years and while it may have been very difficult for her in the beginning, she was still able to work things out.  Today she will share with you the challenges she faced during the pandemic, how it has affected her life and how it even improved her personal growth. Oftentimes in life, it is in our most challenging moments where we grow the most, and in 2020 Lindsay experienced exactly this.    I hope Lindsay’s story of resilience helps you face the challenges that you are currently facing and instead of seeing them as obstacles, you start looking at these challenges as opportunities to grow. About Lindsay  Lindsay is a Senior Marketing Strategist for people with big visions who don't know where to start. Her tenacious curiosity paired with her humanitarian spirit has led her to support missions across the globe, from coordinating an award-winning multi-nation TV series about social justice to writing promos for the Czar of Noir on Turner Classic Movies. She knows how to pivot in uncertainty gracefully. She's led brand collaborations with AFI, Architectural Digest, Coca Cola, Disney, E! News, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, FOX Sports, HBO, IBM, John Hopkins University (SAIS), Microsoft, National Geographic, Safdie Architects, Showtime, Space Adventures, Ltd., Sprite Films, The Criterion Collection, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and Vogue. And when she's not writing or producing, she can find her jumping on her mini-trampoline at midnight, enrolled in an online data analytics course, following @millenial.therapist, or rewatching Hart of Dixie as she organizes her hard drives. Episode Highlights  * How Lindsay lost her job to the pandemic. * What Lindsay did after she lost her job.  * Where is Lindsay now? * How the pandemic has affected Lindsay’s personal growth.  * What Lindsay has learned from the pandemic.  * How Lindsay handled her self-care. * How has the podcast helped Lucie see resilience?  Quotes * 2020 really taught me that it's the little things that we do for others in the community that profoundly affect the world. - Lindsay  * When you face your greatest fear, by no volition of your own, sometimes it's not your choice, but life hands you something, it can be a priceless gift. - Lindsay * Life isn't ever what we anticipate, but it gives us what we need to truly grow. - Lindsay

The Carnival Queen: An interview with my Grandmother Kathryn Turpin

For many of us, we are still at the early stages of our lives with so many more adventures to go on and memories to be made, but being so young and inexperienced we often wonder what to expect as we get older. In today’s episode, I would like to introduce you all to my grandmother, Kathryn Turpin, who is only 93 years young and also known as the “Carnival Queen”.  She has experienced almost everything life has to offer. From meeting her first love to starting her own family and running a carnival business.  For today she will share the story of her life and the thing’s she’s experienced in this world in the last 93 years she’s been around, as well as give some advice for us younger folks. I hope her story eases up those who are feeling anxious for their future and serves as a reminder that things always do get better. So tune in, relax and enjoy the show.  About Kathryn Kathryn Turpin was born on the Fairgrounds in Bethany, Missouri December 1927. The extended family was large with Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, cousins galore.  Many played a part in Kathryn’s life because they traveled together in the summertime on the family carnival, Kemp & Turpin United Shows.  Though it was a small family carnival, it went to towns in Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa where people looked forward to spending the money they had saved up all year long for the entertainment of the Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, scrambler, tubs of fun, along with a popcorn wagon that had the best-candied apples, sno-cones, and cotton candy.  Plus, there were games to play and teddy bears to be won!

From The Grave: An Interview with Scott Russell

Addiction often feels like this never-ending internal conflict. You think you’re getting better but then the moment the next day arrives you’re back to square one and being consumed by your bad habits again.  This is a tough battle to fight but remember, you're never alone in this journey to recovery of yours. That is why for today’s episode I want to introduce you all to Scott Russell. Scott, alongside his friends of his, runs “From The Grave”. A podcast dedicated to helping those who struggle with addiction so that they can resurrect themselves and start anew once again.  Scott himself knows the difficulty when it comes to fighting addiction because he has battled it many times. With the help of his friends that he’s made through the podcast, that battle has become much easier and Scott is now in a much better place than he once was before. Join us today as Scott shares with us his journey of recovery and how strengthening your spirituality or simply talking to others can really help battle this pain of addiction.  Episode Highlights  * Scott’s early days of becoming sober * Scott’s t-shirt company and “From The Grave” podcast * Scott’s love for the art of communication  * How meditation has helped Scott  * Who are the Mantra Misfits? * Scotts daily routine   Connect with Scott Russell  * Instagram * @mantramisfits * @ftg_co * Website  * https://fromthegraveclothing.com/ [https://fromthegraveclothing.com/] About Scott  Scott Russell is the creator of From The Grave Podcast & Clothing! Scott is passionate about sharing about everyday spirituality that has lifted him from death to a life of peace. FTG is a brand that embodies spiritual practice; a podcast with a simple “let’s be better” attitude. FTG donates a portion of all proceeds to scholarship others in receiving training in Vedic Meditation. Let’s honor the power of resurrection within. Let’s wear something that matters.  Quotes  “Everything in my life right now is the direct result of me. If I can accept that every facet of my life, every responsibility, every relationship, every conversation I brought into my life, then why do I resist it.” - Scott “I want FTG to be this spiritual traction to hopefully get people excited about the power of myth and meaning in their life and digesting and getting into good material and practice and just everyday spirituality and realize that it is a part of you, and you are the hero of your own life, whether you realize it or not.” - Scott “Take action, regardless of what your mind says”. - Scott

Feel Your Feelings: An interview with Breeann Bowers

Life’s filled with trials and tribulations that we have to overcome to reach our fullest potential.  When faced with tremendous difficulty, the urge to give up is strong, however, have you thought about the what if’s if you did persevere? In this episode, I want to introduce you all to a very special guest and a close friend of mine, Breeann Bowers!  Breanne is one of the few people in the world affected by myofascial pain syndrome and was first diagnosed with it 10 years ago. This basically causes her to experience intense muscle pain, much more than that of the average person. Despite this, she has remained resilient throughout all the years and is doing much better than when she was first diagnosed. She will share her story of how this all started, how her syndrome is linked to her past, and the emotions she felt throughout this journey of healing. If you’re struggling right now, I hope Breeann’s story of resilience uplifts your spirit and helps you find inner peace! Episode Highlights  * Being diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome.   * Discovering myofascial pain therapy.  * The emotional and mental link between Brreanne’s syndrome and her past. * Breeann’s symptoms   * Breeann’s pregnancy journey * Breeann’s physical, emotional and mental release * Balancing positivity with negativity   * Breeann’s advice for people experiencing struggles  Resources Referenced In This Episode: * https://www.myofascialrelease.com/ Connect with Breeann Bowers * Instagram: @thenail_loftwithbreeann