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This week I welcome Barry Adkins, a speaker and advocate whose heartbreaking story has become a life-saving message for hundreds of thousands across the country. After losing his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning on what should have been the beginning of his adult life, Barry made it his mission to educate others about the dangers of binge drinking and the devastating consequences that can come from just one night of bad choices. In 2007, carrying Kevin’s ashes in his backpack, Barry began an extraordinary 1,400-mile walk from Arizona to Montana — sharing his son’s story in schools, churches, treatment centers, and communities along the way. Today, Barry joins us to talk about that life-changing knock on the door, the journey that followed, and how he turned grief into purpose, hope, and a powerful mission to help others. https://kevinslastwalk.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Kevins-Last-Fathers-Final-Journey-ebook/dp/B004W0CI1I?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 https://millionmilechallenge.com/ www.kimlenglingauthor.com #bingedrinking #alcoholpoisoning #grief #teendrinking

I’m joined by Kate Hull—speaker, lifestyle expert, literacy advocate, and author of the heartwarming children’s book Where Does Joy Live? Kate is also the founder of Share Joy, a mission-driven brand focused on curating joy and inspiring happiness and connection through thoughtfully created products and experiences that elevate everyday life. Her work is all about helping us rediscover joy in the everyday moments. Through her beautifully written story, she invites both children and adults to slow down, notice the small things, and celebrate the magic around us. And of course, you’ll hear about her pup Kobe, who joins her on this journey. Kate has been featured across national media, and today, she’s bringing her warmth, wisdom, and a few nuggets of hope to all of us. "Where Does Joy Live?" by Kate Hull is available online, including at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Does-Live-Kate-Hull/dp/B0FCDJ4Q1Q For more information on author Kate Hull and "Where Does Joy Live?" visit: sharemorejoy.com Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #KateHull #WhereDoesJoyLive #ShareJoy #ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks #ReadingTogether #FamilyReading #LiteracyMatters #LiteracyAdvocate #ParentingTips #JoyInEverydayLife #PositiveParenting #Inspiration #NuggetsOfHope #Happiness #FindingJoy #PersonalGrowth #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #BookPodcast #ChildrensAuthor #DogLovers #KobeTheDog #HopeAndInspiration #FamilyLife #ReadingIsFun #BooksForChildren #MindfulLiving #JoyfulLiving

This week on Let Fear Bounce Podcast, I’m honored to welcome Robin Luftig, whose story is one of unimaginable challenge, deep faith, and remarkable resilience. What do you do when you are told you have 10 days? In the spring of 2011, Robin’s life was full of promise when everything changed in an instant. After suffering a seizure, she was rushed into a medical crisis that left her paralyzed on one side and unable to speak. Doctors delivered devastating news, telling her she may have only days to live. But Robin’s journey didn’t end there. Through fear, uncertainty, surgery, and the long road of recovery, she discovered strength she never knew she had—and a faith that carried her through the darkest valley. Today, Robin shares a powerful story of redemption, healing, and triumph over brokenness. This is a conversation about trusting through the storm, facing fears beyond imagination, and learning that hope can still rise in life’s hardest moments. Find out more here: robinluftif.com www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #RobinLuftig #FaithOverFear #BrainTumorSurvivor #Inspiration #ChristianTestimony #HopeAfterTrauma #OvercomingAdversity #FaithJourney #GodsGrace #MiracleStory #SurvivorStory #ChristianPodcast #RedemptionStory #NeverGiveUp #TrustGod #FindingHope #LifeChangingJourney #PodcastInterview #TossingNuggetsOfHope

I’m happy to welcome Andy Honda — a New York City-based medical executive, consultant, speaker, and author of the children’s book series Koa’s Ruff Life. A lifelong animal lover and storyteller, Andy finds inspiration in her real-life adventures around New York City with her beloved therapy dog, Koa. Together, they make weekly visits to children with special needs, bringing comfort, companionship, and joy — the very heart behind her stories. Her newest release, Koa’s Ruff Life: Christmas Time in New York City, captures the magic, humor, and warmth of the holiday season through Koa’s adventures in the city. Originally from Hawaii, Andy brings a spirit of aloha, kindness, and heart into everything she does. To learn about Andy and herbooks, visit koasrufflife.com or andyhondamd.comwww.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #AndyHonda #KoasRuffLife #TherapyDog #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #DogLovers #AnimalAssistedTherapy #SpecialNeedsChildren #InspiringStories #PetTherapy #ChildrensAuthor #DogStories #NewYorkCity #PodcastInterview

Today, welcome Liisa Kovala—an award-winning Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and former teacher who understands the heart of storytelling. Liisa is the author of Sisu’s Winter War and Surviving Stutthof, and her latest novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, has earned a Global Book Award for Women’s Fiction. She also writes the cozy Hygge (Hoo-Gah) House mystery series under the pen name A. L. Jensen. As a certified book coach, Liisa helps women bring their stories to life with a blend of compassion, encouragement, and just the right amount of tough love. After 25 years in the classroom, she now dedicates her time to writing, coaching, and inspiring others to reconnect with their creativity and is the co-host of women’s writing retreats and the host of the Women Writing podcast and newsletter https://www.liisakovalabookcoach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/liisakovalawriter https://www.instagram.com/liisakovala https://www.youtube.com/@LiisaKovala #LetFearBounce #LiisaKovala #AuthorInterview #BookCoach #WomenWriting #HistoricalFiction #MemoirWriting #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #WomenAuthors #PodcastEpisode #AwardWinningAuthor #WritingInspiration #AmWriting #WritingCoach #Storytelling #Creativity #NordicCozyMystery #Hygge www.kimlenglingauthor.com

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by Seth Voorhees—an author from the Black Hills of Rapid City, South Dakota, who isn’t afraid to explore the darker corners of storytelling. Seth writes dark fiction that delves into morality, human behavior, and the life challenges that shape who we become. What makes his work powerful is his years as a counselor and educator focused on adolescent development and mental health, giving him a unique lens into the human journey. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology from Black Hills State University and brings his knowledge into the heart of his characters and the worlds he creates. https://sethtvoorhees.com/ Facebook @Seth T Voorhees Instagram @authorsvoorhees TikTok @stvoorhees Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #SethVoorhees #DarkFiction #AuthorInterview #Podcast #WritersLife #HorrorWriter #PsychologicalThriller #MentalHealthAwareness #Storytelling #BlackHillsAuthor #RapidCitySD #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #DarkStories #CreativeJourney #BookTalk #AuthorPodcast #WritersOfYouTube #BooksAndAuthors

This week, I’m chatting with Trevor W. Harrison, a retired sociology professor from the University of Lethbridge who has spent a lifetime exploring the bigger picture—how politics, the economy, and public policy shape the lives we’re all living every day. Trevor has written and contributed to twelve books, including a book of poetry, and has shared his voice across radio and television. But today, we go beyond the titles and into the person behind the work. University of Chicago Press: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/author/H/T/au69911597.html email: [email protected] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Trevor-W-Harrison/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ATrevor%2BW.%2BHarrison AU Press : https://www.aupress.ca/forthcoming-books/ Wikipedia The hippie trail largely ended in the late 1970s, primarily due to both the Iranian Revolution, resulting in an anti-Western government, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, closing the route to Western travelers. www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #TrevorWHarrison #Podcast #Sociology #PublicPolicy #PoliticalSociology #AuthorInterview #PoliticalEconomy #Inspiration #LifeConversations #HumanConnection #ThoughtProvoking #PodcastInterview #SocietyAndCulture #BooksAndAuthors

Today, I’m sitting down with Wendy Guth and Krystal Eicher, co-founders of Serendipitous Rebel. Living in different places—and at times, even different countries—these two women have built more than a business, Serendipitous Rebel. They’ve built a partnership rooted in trust, support, and a shared vision of doing life and work differently. Wendy’s work centers around helping women move out of the constant grind and into alignment through her SAVOUR™ framework, while Krystal brings her expertise as a Certified Master Marketer to help entrepreneurs create powerful, authentic strategies that truly resonate. Together, they’re showing women that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of who you are—it can actually be built around your life, your values, and your joy. Website: https://serendipitousrebel.com Podcast: https://serendipitousrebelpodcast.com Reset Challenge - https://serendipitousrebel.com/reset-challenge Use code: LETFEARBOUNCE to access the free Reset Challenge Learn more about your host: www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #AlignedBusiness #SoulLed #AuthenticMarketing #BusinessCoaching #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WorkLifeBalance #BurnoutRecovery #MindsetShift #PurposeDriven #BuildWhatYouLove #PodcastLife #GrowthMindset

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by David Asarnow, an entrepreneur, mentor, and someone who’s built success by focusing just as much on people as performance. David has helped grow multiple companies to eight-figure revenues, and today, through his work with Business Nitrogen, he helps others do the same by combining strategy, mindset, and human connection. But what really stands out about David isn’t just what he’s built, it’s how he’s built it. He’s shared his insights alongside names like Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, earned multiple industry awards, and continues to lead with a simple belief: people come first. This is a conversation about trusting your instincts, staying open to opportunity, and what it really looks like behind the scenes of success. https://businessnitrogen.com/ https://davidasarnow.com/ #letfearbounce #DavidAsarnow #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #HumanConnection #LeadershipMatters #SuccessJourney #PersonalGrowth #NuggetsOfHope #PodcastLife #InspirationDaily #OvercomingFear #RealConversations #PurposeDriven www.kimlenglingauthor.com

This week on Let Fear Bounce, I’m joined by multi-award-winning author S. E. Tschritter, whose work explores grief, loss, and the journey toward hope and healing. With over 20 years of leadership experience and contributions to more than 40 books, Sam writes with honesty, heart, and a touch of humor. Now living in South Carolina with her family, Sam also finds inspiration in her garden—where many of her stories begin. Nothing refreshes her soul like gardening, where she works through plot holes, writer’s block, character development, and book ideas. She spends a great deal of time gardening. Learn more at: https://loveunedited.com or Linktr.ee/LoveSamEvans www.kimlenglingauthor.com #LetFearBounce #SETschritter #AuthorInterview #GriefHealing #HopeAfterLoss #HealingJourney #InspirationalPodcast #MotivationalPodcast #Resilience #GardeningLife #WritingCommunity #HopeAndHealing #PodcastLife #WomenAuthors #PersonalGrowth

Meghann Dawson is a certified empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and host of the Becoming is Messy podcast. She creates brave spaces where people can drop the façade, embrace their full stories, and lead with authenticity and courage. A chronic trauma survivor whose life has been shaped by pain and perseverance, Meghann believes her purpose is to share the hard-earned wisdom that helps others reclaim their power. Her storytelling is both captivating and catalytic—blending raw honesty, humor, and practical tools to spark meaningful change. With over 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, developing executives, and driving organizational growth, she brings a rare mix of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and lived resilience to every stage and room. Whether delivering a high-impact keynote, facilitating a team breakthrough, or guiding an intimate conversation, Meghann creates transformational moments that resonate long after the session ends. www.meghanndawson.com www.kimlenglingauthor.com #MeghannDawson #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Resilience #Empowerment #Authenticity #MindsetShift #OvercomingTrauma #WomenEmpowerment #Transformation #PodcastLife #selflove #selfdoubt #selfimprovement

Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, and advocate for the disability community. Holding an advanced national coaching license, he has spent over 30 years coaching at the select youth, high school, and college levels, earning Coach of the Year honors four times and leading multiple teams to state championships. His expertise has connected him with top coaches in the U.S. and internationally. Beyond the field, Martin is a dedicated educator in Wisconsin and hosted the Life’s a Road Trip podcast, which highlighted stories of resilience and disability advocacy. After surviving a life-threatening illness that led to the loss of his hands and feet, he became a powerful voice for amputee abilities and prosthetic advancements. His contributions to research at the University of Washington and Johns Hopkins University have helped shape innovations in the field. Recognized for his advocacy, Martin serves as a Global Advisor for Billion Strong, a worldwide disability organization. His journey has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, and he is the author of Play From Your Heart (Library Tales Publishing), a memoir that chronicles his remarkable path of perseverance, reinvention, and the unwavering spirit that has guided him forward. https://librarytalespublishing.com/collections/scott-martin https://librarytalespublishing.com/products/play-from-your-heart [email protected] #PlayFromYourHeart #DisabilityAdvocate #AmputeeStrong #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #LetFearBounce #InspirationalStories #AdaptiveAthlete #BillionStrong #MotivationDaily #MindsetMatters #StrengthWithin #NeverGiveUp #LifeAfterLoss www.kimlenglingauthor.com

Today’s guest is Tony Stewart, a Certified Grief Educator and the author of the award-winning memoir Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy while Grieving. Tony has lived a life full of creativity and impact—from producing award-winning films and developing widely used software, to helping shape international standards and speaking around the world. But it’s his deeply personal journey through love, loss, and grief that brings him here today. Alongside his late wife, Lynn, Tony traveled extensively through India and Southeast Asia, embracing adventure, culture, and the beauty of simple moments. We’re honored to have him with us to share his story, his insights on grief, and how we can find meaning—and even joy—through life’s most difficult seasons. Read the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYHW43TW?tag=bk00010a-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true www.tonystewartauthor.com Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling www.kimlenglingauthor.com

Today’s guest has a powerful story about perspective, resilience, and faith. Steve Garraty was a high school senior living fast and heading down a path that really wasn’t sustainable when life suddenly stopped him in his tracks, and God intervened. Life changed with three words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” After a year of chemotherapy and watching his friends head off to college, Steve not only beat cancer—he completely changed his outlook on life, moving from asking “Why me?” to “Why not me?” Today, Steve has been married to his wife Wendy for more than 30 years, is the proud father of two successful kids, and has spent his career helping others grow as a sales leader and mentor. Steve now shares his story to encourage others to shift their perspective, grow through adversity, and see the glass as full. https://stevegarraty.com/https://www.instagram.com/stevegarratyauthor/https://www.facebook.com/stevegarratyauthor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegarraty/www.kimlenglingauthor.com#LetFearBounce #SteveGarraty #CancerSurvivor #OvercomingAdversity #FaithOverFear #InspirationDaily #MindsetShift #WhyNotMe #Resilience #HopeAfterCancer #Motivation #LifeTransformation #PodcastLife #PersonalGrowth #GratitudeMindset

This week, I welcome G.A. Sallee, an Army veteran and author who writes crime mystery books that will keep you guessing until the very end. Sallee’s passion for writing began in high school and continued to flourish long after his time in the Army. From his earliest stories to his current projects, storytelling has always been his way of connecting with others and exploring the world through words. At the heart of everything he does is family. He is a devoted husband to his wife, Sandrice, a proud step-father of four, and a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren. His family remains his greatest source of pride and inspiration. Today, he resides in South Carolina with his wife and their two dogs. Surrounded by loved ones, he continues to write, reflect, and create new memories with those who matter most. Website: www.gasallee.com Amazon: https://amzn.to/47llHmF www.kimlenglingauthor.com