#9 - Alayna was Given 6 Months to Live; 24 Years Later

#11 - Billy Breaks His Neck but God Brings Him Back

My Cousin Billy suffered a paralyzing spinal injury his senior year of high school that derailed his wrestling career and put his focus on recovering and being able to walk again. Leaning on his faith in God and relying on his miraculous healing to bring him a speedy recovery and new perspective on life. He now has graduated college and has used his tragedy to encourage others who find themselves in similar tragedies.

#10 - Connor Reflects on Half a Decade with MS

In this episode I sat down with friend of the show and previous guest, Connor, who was diagnosed with MS at 24 roughly 5 years ago to take a look back on his journey so far and discuss how his life has changed and where he is going. If you want to listen to how he got MS go back and check out Episode #306 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R6qYrkrH9mypz93LUvPCz?si=c677dec14b3c44bd] of the rambling viking podcast. If you have a story you want to share, let me know!

#9 - Alayna was Given 6 Months to Live; 24 Years Later

In this episode I sat down with my Mother-in-law, Alayna, to hear about her life changing diagnosis and miraculous journey to living for 2 and a half decades with leukemia at bay thanks to a trial medicine. She received 6 months to live with three young children and thanks to recommendations found her way to MD Anderson in Houston at just the right time to get on a trial med that kept her leukemia at bay and allowed her to live a normal life. We sat down while in Houston 24 years later as she is getting on another trial med since her old one is no longer working. Do you have a story you'd like to tell? If so, email me: gusthebus35@gmail.com

#8 - Witnessing Your Sister's Struggle with Jessica Johnson

In this episode I sat down with Jessica Johnson, Nicole's sister, to detail what it was like to witness your older sister's struggle with an eating disorder and how that affected their relationship. She also goes into how she had a short bout with her own disorder and that strengthened her and her sister's relationship. Do you have a story you'd like to share? If so, email me: gusthebus35@gmail.com

#7 - Nicole Overcomes Her Eating Disorder

In this episode I sat down with a childhood friend and fifth grade girlfriend, Nicole, as she details her lifelong battle and recent conquering of an eating disorder. Her condition cause turmoil in her family but ultimately a small shift in mindset around training turned it around. She now is a personal trainer and nutrition coach who helps others build up their bodies in a healthy way.  Do you have a story you'd like to share? If so, email me: gusthebus35@gmail.com