Spread The Positive Podcast

This episode of the podcast is with Lauren Simpson. Lauren is a Physical Therapist by trade and has started a company called Chrysalis! Chrysalis is a 12-week, online post-operative program designed specifically for women who have had breast surgery so that they can recover better and return to life more quickly. Lauren developed this program after seeing a large gap in the recovery process after women had surgery from breast cancer, several who were family members and close friends. Her passion for the work they are doing through The Chrysalis Method is so clear to see and really inspiring to say the least. Movement, Nutrition and Online Support are the three key pillars to what is involved with their program. The online community is one of the most impactful parts of the whole operation. Being able to provide this type of support system for people that may not have anyone else in their life is a really powerful thing. Everything about what Lauren is doing is a great example of "what is going right". She has

This episode of the podcast is with two amazing ladies out of the Tuscon, AZ. Dr. Heidi Pottinger and Miss Nisa Stover Talavera. Heidi is the Founder and Executive Director of Child Health & Resilience Mastery (aka CHARM) and Nisa is the Founding Vice-Chair of CHARM and also the owner and innkeeper of Hacienda Corona Bed & Breakfast. The work they are doing with CHARM is really amazing! CHARM's mission statement goes as follows… "CHARM is a qualifying charitable organization based in Nogales, Arizona. We provide unique strengths- and evidence-based experiences, education and training, and health-promoting resources to improve well-being, and strengthen resilience, especially for vulnerable children and families." Needless to say this is a great example of "what is going right" and is making a really positive impact on the lives of the children they work with. Both Heidi and Nisa have some really amazing backstories that have led to their work with CHARM. They have family ties to the ranch where a lot

This episode of the podcast is with Amanda Waller! Just an all-around amazing example of everything we are about with Spread The Positive. She is highly experienced in the Healthcare and Cybersecurity space and is the CEO/Founder of an amazing company called MannieBear Technologies! Mannie Bear is a behavioral health technology company hyper-focused on building innovative platforms and tools that aid in bridging the gap between therapists and children. They are creating gaming solutions that help therapists learn what children are really struggling with based on the answers kids give while they are playing the games. It really is a game-changer and there are already some big named companies backing Amanda and her team! Very exciting stuff! Amanda is also the mother of 3! So needless to say she has a pretty full schedule! She is an active runner and fitness enthusiast, she has some great insights into the usual STP topics, some great examples of what is going right and more! Big shouts to our friend Amber Ston

New episode of the podcast with Kevin Fehr! Kevin is the CEO/President of Amada Senior Care and is the Founder/Chairman of the Board of a nonprofit called Communiserve that aids the elderly veteran population. Kevin found his passion for providing health care and assistance to the geriatric population from his own experience being a caretaker for his Grandfather. After being in sales in the pharmaceutical industry Kevin and his wife Kelly decided to move to Nashville, TN to start a senior care company. Amada Senior Care is going on five years and have helped thousands of families with senior care services. In addition, Kevin felt led to start a nonprofit that provides the same services of Amada but for Veterans. Kevin successfully founded Communiserve which is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides Veteran assistance with housing and home care. Two really amazing examples of "what is going right" for sure. Kevin has some really great insight on how to maintain a positive mindset and other exa

This episode of the podcast is with Dr. Zac Dimarsen of Aspiring Health Clinic of Chiropractic! Dr. Zac lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a crazy level. He is passionate about helping his clients with their chiropractic needs/honing his craft, he is very active in the fitness/wellness community, he is involved with multiple community-oriented causes, and deeply cares about leaving this world better than he found it. Dr. Zac is the owner of his own practice where he specializes in the Gonstead System of chiropractic care. He is passionate about learning and is a very avid reader. Dr. Zac has some really great insight on ways to maintain a healthy mindset and ways to really live out your purpose. He has a really amazing story as well! Be sure to follow them on all of the social media platforms and if you anyone needs chiropractic work we highly encourage Aspiring Health! Big thank you to Dr. Zac for being on the podcast and all he is doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with Bianca Tinsley! Bianca is a realtor/investor in Murfreesboro, TN and is the founder of a really cool group called "Rutherford Roller Queens". Bianca and her close friend Emily Thomas recently started this group and they have had a great response so far. The whole premise for RRQ is to provide an outlet for women to come together in a fun, safe and uplifting environment to have a good time and meet new people. They are doing monthly meetups at the Smyrna Skate Center on the second Tuesday of each month. These events are open to the public and are for women only. September 17th is the next one and it has an 80s theme. It should be a really fun time! Be sure to follow Rutherford Roller Queens on Facebook for more information and information on upcoming events. Bianca also has some really great insight on the typical STP topics too. She is very community oriented and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. Big thanks to her for being on the podcast and

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to the 2nd Annual Cars & Cures Car Show benefitting a nonprofit called, Project Alive. The mission of Project Alive is to find a cure for a rare disease called Hunter Syndrome. "Project Alive is a powerful voice for children and adults with Hunter Syndrome, bringing together families and advocates with researchers, industry, and regulators. Project Alive funds promising curative research, assists researchers and industry with designing research studies for our community, and advocates for the most effective and efficient system of clinical research, evaluation, and approval. Through its innovative campaigns and grassroots efforts, Project Alive has made significant advances in public awareness about Hunter Syndrome and its symptoms, the need for early diagnosis, and available treatments and clinical trials." - From the Project Alive website. It was really great sitting down and speaking with Melissa Hogan, the Founder and past President of Project Alive and three o

Really excited to release this episode of the podcast with the one and only Amber Stoneman! Amber has an incredible story and is the founder of a company called Nashville Unsigned that is completely changing the independent music industry. Amber is passionate about helping artists really flourish in the forever changing world of music and performing. Nashville Unsigned is a digital magazine, label services and event company. They have partnerships with companies like Airbnb, Google, Shure Microphones and Sony. It's really impressive all that Amber has been able to do with this Nashville Unsigned movement. She is an amazing leader with incredible business acumen and the culture she has created with Nashville Unsigned is incredible. Definitely a great example of everything we are looking to bring light to and be involved with! Amber lives out the mission of Spread The Positive on a crazy level not only with everything she is doing with Nashville Unsigned but also with her community outreach efforts and how she

This episode of the podcast is with Eric Egan. Eric has a storied career in the news/media/journalism arena. He is currently a news anchor at WKRN News Channel 2 in Nashville. Over his tenor, he has covered breaking news stories all over the country in places like Texas, Denver, Charleston and even covered the political landscape in New York City. He is a devoted sports fan and his wife and two children are his number one priority! Just a really stand up guy in every sense of the word! He is passionate about teen mentorship, personal development coaching and bringing light to news that is more in line with the core principles of Spread The Positive. Eric has some really tangible ways to maintain a positive mindset/optimistic outlook, awesome examples of "what is going right" and a really awesome story in general. This was a Lisa Harless with Regions on Music Row introduction! Big shouts to Mrs. Lisa as always! She is always looking out for us with these great guests for the podcast. It was a real pleasure spe

This episode of the podcast is with the staff from Mindful Care. Mindful Care is a non-profit that provides "Adult Day Services" for the geriatric population. On the podcast Joanne Lamento, Jennifer Hatfield, Cindy Jones, Tom Tozer all speak about the amazing work that this organization is doing. Dementia and Alzheimers services are needed more than ever and Mindful Care is in need of resources, money and awareness to keep these very necessary services happening here in Murfreesboro and beyond. All three of these ladies have very personal stories of why they are so passionate about making sure these services are available and affordable for the people that need them. This is a really powerful episode and is a great example of people thinking on a bigger picture level. Big shout out to Tom Tozer, the President of Mindful Care for making this podcast happen and all he has done to grow this organization. Please check out the Mindful Care website at www.mindful-care.org and follow them on their social media pages

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Leah Hulan! Leah has a truly incredible story. She is a native to the middle TN area, an army veteran, a two time Miss TN champion and a serial entrepreneur that has had an amazing career in the bail bond industry! She is very active in community outreach efforts and lives out the mission of Spread The Positive better than most! On the podcast, Leah speaks on ways she focuses on maintaining a positive mindset, what is going right, how she built her incredible business and why she focuses on work/community that support efforts in her community! Definitely a great example of everything we are looking to bring light to! As always a big thank you to Leah for being on the podcast and all she does to Spread The Positive.

An absolutely incredible episode with Brady Silverwood and Nate Hiser. Brady is currently running across America and one of his best friends Nate is following him in an RV. Brady joined Grand AC Run Club based out of California last year in August and needless to say it has completely changed his life. From barely being able to run 3 miles to running 3,000 Brady has decided to do what very few people have done before and that is run across the United States. More people have climbed Mt. Everest than have completed this daunting task. Brady has partnered with 12 nonprofits that are assisting in the most instrumental work needed on a global scale to raise money and awareness through this initiative. It's a truly amazing story and very inspiring to say the least. His close friend Nate is playing a very instrumental role in being his driver and right hand man during this whole mission. Just a really incredible story and mission in every sense of the word. Big shouts to Brady and Nate both for all they are doing t

This episode of the podcast is with Nicki Jacobs. Nicki is the founder of Tree of Life Animal Sanctuary. She is passionate about assisting the homeless pet population and raising awareness about practices that can help reduce the biggest issues that contribute to animal neglect and abuse. Taking action on an issue that is near and dear to her heart by creating a nonprofit dedicated to finding forever homes for domestic animals. She has a big heart and is an incredible example of what we are looking to bring light to. Nicki and her team are hosting an event on September 28th that is raising funds to help her get into a new facility and take her mission to the next level. Here is the link to the Facebook event page www.facebook.com/events/2230727133669687/ We also speak about the typical STP topics like positive mindset tips, what is going right according to Nicki/Jessica, "Grateful 4's" and much more. Big shouts to Jessica Reed for the introduction/being a cohost and to Nicki for being on the podcast and all s

This episode of the podcast is with the one and only Rudrani Devi! A truly incredible example of everything Spread The Positive. She has written three best-selling books. Her most recent, "Choose Happiness" she wrote in one week. So crazy. She is a survivor or the Mumbai, India terrorist attacks that happened in 2008 and "Choosing Happiness" was dedicated to that experience. Rudrani is also a Certified Facilitator with Access Consciousness! She teaches classes all over the country and world that help people alleviate traumas they have gone through and live their best life. Be sure to check her out on social media and her books on Amazon. www.rudranidevi.com Instagram: @rudranidevi Facebook: facebook.com/rudrani.devi Books: Choosing Happiness, Soul Survivor, For the Love of Running Big thanks to Rudrani for being on the podcast and all she is doing to Spread The Positive!

This episode of the podcast is with Craig Jackson. Craig has an absolutely incredible story! From overcoming some really, really difficult situations to starting several businesses to becoming a very successful real estate investor Craig is a great example of everything we are looking to bring light to on this podcast! Where he is today and the impact he is making in the real estate community is truly amazing! Just a little disclosure...there are some pretty graphic stories and details that come up as Craig tells his story. It's really crazy all that he has been through and even crazier the outlook he has on life now. He is very community oriented and has dreams of starting a nonprofit that involves rehabbing houses and helping at-risk youth learn the process of flipping houses and investing in real estate. Just a really great example of everything Spread The Positive! Very grateful to have crossed paths with Craig and looking forward to doing some big things not only in real estate but with his nonprofit goa

This is a really awesome conversation with Stephen Delahoussaye! Stephen is a very successful realtor and the founder of a company called "Nashville's Very Own". NVO is a group dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs and business professionals on a deeper level than your typical networking initiatives. Stephen is passionate about helping people live the most impactful life that they are able to. NVO has had some enormous success and is responsible for creating some really awesome collaborations all over Nashville and Middle TN. Stephen is a connector and definitely living the Spread The Positive lifestyle on a major level! There are some crazy synergies with the overall mission with NVO and STP! We are definitely looking forward to connecting more with Stephen and all he has going with NVO. As always big thanks to Stephen for being on the show and for all he is doing to Spread The Positive. Be sure to follow Stephen and NVO on the following social media links. Instagram: @nashvilles_very_own & @sdre.nashvil

This episode of the podcast is with Dr. Jen Dickens Massie. Dr. Jen is a licensed Physical Therapist, works at a nursing home, and has started her own company called "Jenergy For Life". She is a walking example of everything we are about here at Spread The Positive. Dr. Jen lives a life dedicated to improving the well being of others. She has a passion for wellness and prevention. That is the whole premise of why she started "Jenergy For Life", a class designed to help people improve their flexibility, balance, and posture! Dr. Jen has a really positive and contagious energy to her so the name Jenergy For Life is really fitting. Dr. Jen has some really actionable steps to live a more STP type of life. With scientifically proven data showing how to improve your overall morale and outlook on life...this is one of the most informational episodes of the podcast to date. She is actually having a "Jenergy For Life" class this Saturday June 20th, at The Walnut House in Murfreesboro from 9:00-10:00 (am). Be sure to g

This episode of the podcast is with Caitlin Grenier. A truly amazing example of everything Spread The Positive is about! Caitlin has a really amazing story and is doing some incredible work with her work as a Health Coach and with a company, she started called, Party Like A Diabetic or PLAD for short! Both of these passions of hers are changing lives for the better. As the founder of her own Health Coaching company called Whole Vibrance and the work she is doing with PLAD is making a really positive impact with people all around the world. She has such a great outlook on life is all about helping people live a more positive, healthy and optimistic life! Obviously, everything we are looking to showcase on the podcast. Caitlin has some really amazing tips/routines for people to implement that will help them live their lives to the fullest. She also has some great examples of what is going right and how to be aware of the energy you are carrying! Check out the whole episode for the full rundown. We are definitel

Here at Spread The Positive we record a weekly radio show for Coach Scott Oatsvalle and Dr. Jae Hitson at Transformation Life Centers. "The Coach's Health Show" airs on Sundays on 99.7WTN in Nashville for the LT360 Coaches Heath Show at 10am and 6pm! On this episode of the show Dr. Jae and Coach Scott are talking about ways they are helping patients with "Depression and Anxiety" issues. The results they are seeing with their nutrition programs, state of the art chiropractic services and with their Life Coaching program is truly amazing. We have a segment on the show where we speak about how Spread The Positive was birthed from founder Trent Denson experiencing his own issues with mental health, including depression and anxiety. It's a real honor to have this partnership with Transformation Life Centers. If you are looking to get healthy at a Cellular Level and truly live your most fulfilling life I highly recommend checking out TLC. www.transformationlifecenters.com www.lt360.com Instagram & FB: @transfor

This episode of the podcast is with James Springer. James is the author of an Amazon best-selling book called, "The Mind Hackers Guide To Selling". He is also the CEO/Founder of his own communications company, "All In Communications". With over 30 years of experience in training and coaching individuals/teams in non-verbal and verbal communication skills, James really is an expert within this field. He has a truly amazing story too and has developed a positive outlook on life despite having some very difficult health complications and obstacles he has overcome in his life. "The Mind Hacker's Guide to Selling" has topped the charts on multiple Amazon categories and has copies sold around the world. Be sure to check out All In Communications and everything James has going. www.allncom.com www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgspringer As always a big thank you to James for being on the podcast and all he is doing to Spread The Positive.