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My Miracle Story: The Day Divine Intervention Changed Everything. “Never stop believing in hope. Miracles happen everyday.”  ~ K. Treehouse It is not uncommon for us to experience moments in our life that are hard to explain.  However, there may be times when the only explanation for what has taken place is recognizing it had to come from a higher source.  In this week’s episode I share a very personal story that would be hard to believe if you didn’t witness it or if you aren’t a person of faith. To fully understand the miraculous moment that took place in 2018 I give some history on what all my dad had been through in his cardiac journey.  After enduring a heart attack that required quintuple bypass surgery, and then aortic aneurism surgery, he suffered a second heart attack that left him clinging to life. As a paramedic I had seen some incredible moments where people overcame some impossible odds, but none of those calls could even come close to what I witnessed during a week in 2018. I feel like this episode speaks to the incredible power of prayer and the power of God’s work. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Leadership Isn’t A Concept, It’s Action: Finding Your Purpose and Your Voice. “A leader is one that knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ J. Maxwell We find leaders in every step of life.  Regardless if a person holds an official position with a title or not, leadership can be seen in all directions, and anyone can choose to be that person.  The idea behind leadership is influence.  When you take actions that inspire others to act, you are essentially the leader in that moment. In this week’s episode I dive into the characteristics that makeup a great leader and those things that make for a poor leader.  Knowing the right way to handle every situation is not feasible, but having the best interest for other’s is something you can do every time.  Some of the best leadership I’ve seen have come from individuals that are selfless and are always willing to do more than they would ever ask of someone else.  That type of leadership is very intentional and often yields the best results.   I speak on the many different styles of leadership, as well as the importance of acknowledging how we all have influence, because everyone is watching someone, and you never know who is watching you.  I feel like this episode has something for everyone and I look forward to hearing your own take on great leadership. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Seasons Come and Seasons Go:  How to Write the Next Chapter. “With the changing season comes new beginnings.”  ~ Unknown This week I sit down with my longtime friend Mr. Jim Logan.  Jim is a retired special operations firefighter/paramedic from the city of Memphis.  After his long-storied career on the fire department, Jim found himself in a place most of us will be if we are blessed to live long enough, a fork in the road. Very often, people that dedicate their entire adult life to serving the public can feel lost or even stuck when they get toward the back end of their life.  We take a serious look at what options are out there for someone that has spent 20, 25, 30 or even 35 years as a first responder. Along the way you are building skills and structure that you may not even realize.  We point out several ways that those skills can serve you in your transition years.  In addition, we talk about how a young person can start putting those building blocks in place so that when that time comes they will be more than prepared.   If you are new to first responding or if you have put a lifetime in, I know that you will get something out of this episode.  Living life with intention is the best way to squeeze every ounce out of every day.  Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

From Couch To Everything:  Tips on How to Start Your Very Own Training Path to Running. “Every expert was once a beginner, embrace the journey.” ~ R. Sharma Part 2   Sometimes the hardest thing to do is just get started.  Taking the first step toward any new adventure takes hope and confidence.  The hope is, what you are doing will make a difference, and the confidence comes from, knowing that you are up for the challenge.   At the turn of every new calendar year people will make new year’s resolutions and many of those resolutions will revolve around fitness.  People will start a running routine or join a gym or yoga classes.  Then after about two weeks the drive and determination start to fade and slowly, they stop trying.   Over my 20 plus years of running I have learned that the key to staying consistent is making your goals a priority.  In this second part on running, I explain and share some of the things that have kept me inspired and driven me to continue pushing even when I have had to take temporary breaks due to injuries.   I feel like this week’s information is exactly what every armature runner can use and if you have never considered making running a part of your lifestyle then maybe this episode will give you the confidence to get started. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.    👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

How To Begin Your Running Journey:  Tips Everyone Should Know Before Starting A Running Regimen. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”  ~ Laozi Part 1 Every new adventure we decide to embark upon, we will have plenty of learning curves.  When I started out running, I thought to myself, how hard can it be?  You just hit the road or the treadmill, and you go.  To a great extent this thought process isn’t wrong, but the deeper truth is, there are a lot of things that a person should know if they want to grow and push their limits. I decided to break this information up into two episodes.  In this week’s episode I dive into the do’s and do not’s of preparing for a race.  Beyond the training, there are plenty of things that play into a person’s ability to achieve their goals and get better with each run. I give a breakdown of what clothing items to consider when running, how to get started, what things you can do to try and avoid injuries, and what lessons I have learned through the years and my many races. The major thing that I try to emphasize in this episode is that this journey must be about you.  This is your pathway to making a better you and creating challenges that help you grow not only as a runner, but as a person.  I am in no way a professional, but I can honestly say that I am a very seasoned armature.  I hope you find this information both helpful and inspirational.   Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Overcoming The Struggle with Alignment   “Make a habit of asking yourself: Does this align with the life I’m trying to create.”  ~ Unknown In this episode I look at why people have trouble aligning their paths to find success.  Understanding why we often become distracted from our goals or having trouble getting to the finish line, will help us create better habits and a more organized thought process. I have been guilty of putting too many irons in the fire at the same time and then feeling overwhelmed and knowing what direction I need to go in next.  When we allow those moments to develop, we invite confusion and chaos into our lives.  My goal with this episode is to bring some awareness to how these things happen and hopefully give some tips and ideas of how to avoid those pitfalls. A very difficult hurdle to overcome is a person that is extremely ambitious and deals with ADD at the same time.  Organizing and prioritizing can be a daunting task.  I use myself and several of my past experiences to paint a picture of how I have learned to do better in these areas, and I hope that my revelations to my own life will somehow help you if you find yourself in a similar struggle.   A few things that must be present to make progress in better aligning your life is one, recognition, two, a desire to do better and three, patience.  The third one tends to be the one that I struggle with the most.   Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast, please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

“Trauma creates change you don’t choose.  Healing is about creating change you do choose.”  ~ M. Rosenthal In the shadow of 9/11 having just passed on the 25th Anniversary of one of the darkest hours America has faced, I felt it appropriate to bring some attention to the sacrifice and dedication of our first responders.  I was a brand-new medic in 2001, and I can remember watching the twin towers fall and realizing that in that moment there were many people that just their life.  Later we all learned that it was 343 first responders to be exact.  There is a famous saying that goes, all gave some and some gave all.  This statement was never truer than on that day. I take a minute this week to honor those that have given their life to save others and at the same time bring awareness to the ever-growing need for more attention for better mental health programs.  Regardless of the years served, the calls you make will slowly take a piece of you.  The question will be, how will you hold up when the tones no longer go off. Over the years I have hosted multiple guest that have made it their life’s mission to helping those that are suffering and provide a pathway to hope for a better tomorrow.  I talk about a few of those previous guests on this episode and I leave you with a request to please reach out if you or someone you know is going through a difficult storm.  There are people out here that want to help, all you need to do is take that first step toward healing. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast, please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Never Allow Others to Devalue Your Worth.   “Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”  ~ M. Forbes   Regardless of your background, your accomplishments, your friend circles or your social status, anyone can fall victim to allowing others to steal their self-worth.  Listening to the negative drum beat of telling you what you can’t do, or you are not capable of, can be a poison. This week I look to drive home that our self-worth must be driven by our own confidence.  Too many times, we can focus on our shortcomings or our failures, and this can make you feel less than.  Then when someone comes along and points our one of those areas that you lack confidence, it can almost feel validating, and you lean into the belief that you are not capable. I was not immune to this type of thing growing up.  In fact, I can honestly say that this was the normal thought applied to my ability by most people when I was growing up.  Now, to be fair, I had never proven to anyone that I was capable of more up to a point in my late teen years.  However, the moment I decided I was worth more and that I was going to prove to myself that the only one holding me back was me, things started to change. My message this week is simply that…stop holding yourself back.  You will always be capable of more than you give yourself credit for, you just have to embrace what is possible and then be lased focused on achieving that goal.  I hope to stand as the example of what is possible for and as I often say, “if I can do it, so can you.” Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Why We Should Embrace Our Failures.  This week we take a long look at how our failures help us succeed. “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”  ~ W. Churchill How do we grow through adversity; we must learn to embrace our failures.  No one wakes up and says to themselves that they want to make mistakes or face difficulties.  However, it is inevitable that we will all have setbacks and ultimately come up short of our goals.  When we face one of those moments, the only question left to answer next is, what are we going to do about it, or better yet…what will we do with it? Some of the most impactful learning lessons that I have ever received in my life came at the hands of an incredible failure.  Working extremely hard at something does not always end with things working out the way you wanted them to.  I found this out several times throughout my life.  The pain and the loss of direction can sometimes leave you feeling defeated and without direction.   This was true for me early in my life, but when I finally figured out that each setback and upset had a purpose, I started to grow in ways that I had never grown before.  My perspective was, the setback gave me tools that I would never had gotten if things would have worked out the way I wanted them to.  Ultimately that was going to make me stronger and better in the long run. This week I share some of those moments that gave me a completely different appreciation for those difficult moments and put me into a more focused mindset.  I know that each of you out there have plenty of relatable stories or moments and given the right perspective, you may be much better than you give yourself credit for and ready to tackle the next great challenge that is headed your way. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

You don’t have to be at your best to give your best.  This week I take a deep dive into the importance of giving your best in whatever you do. “Give your best effort, because you are worth your best effort.”  ~ D. Waitley   This week I take the podcast in a new direction.  I am going to hit on a new topic each week that explores how we can improve our approach to life and get the most out of the years that we are blessed to have on this earth. This week I talk about the importance of always giving your best.  More often than not we will not be at our best, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t give our best.  When we show up to the challenge we have already done more than many will do.  Regardless, of reason for not being at our best, when we give all that we have, we will ultimately walk away from most instances a better person than when we started.   I share personal stories of how I knew going  into certain situations I wasn’t feeling like I had the best version of myself, but by giving all that I had, I always walked away feeling like I had grown as a person.  My goal is to connect with people each week in a very relatable way to inspire and motivate others to constantly work on being a better version of themselves, and give all that they have in whatever they decide to do. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

One Mothers, One Mission: Creating Stability for Single Mothers.  My guest this week is Mrs. Amber Williams. She is the CEO of Life House, a nonprofit that helps expecting mothers find stability. “Life’s greatest rewards are reserved for those who help others succeed.”  ~ S. Parrish My guest this week is Mrs. Amber Williams.  Amber and her husband Brock are the CEO’s and founders of ‘Life House’ a nonprofit organization that provides free housing and resources for women facing unplanned pregnancies.   Amber shares that after more than two decades of working in the beautician industry she was feeling a calling to help women that were facing uncertain futures by an unplanned pregnancy.  Amber explains that when she was young, she faced a very similar circumstance, and it was her sister that came to her aid and let her know that she wouldn’t have to face the challenges of being a single mom alone.   After retiring from being a beautician her and her husband decided to look for a house they could purchase and start this ministry for others.  Amber describes how she leaned on others that had stated other similar organizations to help a need in the community.  So with her husband by her side and her faith in the Lord she took that first step and before she knew it they were off and running.  I encourage you to hear her message and consider supporting if you are lead.  You can learn more by going to their website www.chooselife.house and you can email at [email protected] Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

From Rock Bottom to Refuge: How Homelessness and Addiction Lead to Helping Others.  My guest this week is Mr. Kells Lucius, CEO of the nonprofit, The Way Truth Discipleship Ministry. “Doing something for yourself gives motivation, but doing something for others gives meaning.”  ~ M. Lagace   My guest this week knows what it means to walk a mile in another person’s shoes.  Early in his life he had the American dream, a good job, a happy marriage with a family and nice house.  Things were going well for Kells, but like many people it only takes a few tough turns to suddenly wake up one day and the life that you once knew is suddenly a distant memory. Mr. Kells Lucius slowly fell into being addicted drugs and alcohol after years of what he saw as casual partying.  These addictions took away his job, his house and even his family.  Then one day he looked around and saw that he had lost everything that was ever important to him.  He was eventually living in a deer stand and had no direction in his life.  Being at rock bottom can give you a lot if you are willing to recognize your situation and you are ready for a change. On one early morning Kells decided to turn his life over to the Lord and follow however he would guide.  This change wouldn’t be drastic to start with, but like anything worth your time it is the investment where you will find the prize.  Over time Kells started getting his life together and that was when he felt a calling to help others that might in the position he was once in.  That is when he said God led him to starting the nonprofit organization, ‘The Way Truth Discipleship Ministries’ a residential discipleship that houses individuals recovering from addiction. This episode stands as an example that no matter where you are in life you can still make a change and God has a plan for everyone.  The only question left to answer is, are you willing to follow? Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Stay in the Game: Living Beyond Prostate Cancer.  My guest this week is Mr. Derrick Michaud, Musician, Podcast Producer, and Cancer Survivor. “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.”  ~ S. Scott If you are a loyal follower of the show, then this week’s guest would need no introduction.  My guest is Mr. Derrick Michaud, the owner and operator of SRP studios and local musical legend on the bass.  Derrick has now been the producer of my podcast, Motivate with Coach Camp for over the past 3 years.  Derrick is not just my producer; he is a close friend and when he shared with me his diagnosis of prostate cancer, he knew that he would not have face this life altering diagnosis alone. It was just shy of a year ago that Derrick shattered his fibula when literally cannonballing into my pool.  Now in 2026 Derrick finds himself facing an entirely new challenge, but it is one that millions of other people have faced as well…Cancer. Derrick gives a very detailed account of what it was like being told that his biopsy came back positive for cancer of the prostate and what it was like sharing that news with his family.  He opens up about his lifelong battle with clinical depression and how his beautiful girlfriend was his rock through some of those difficult, early days.   The one thing that no one can deny at this point is the fact that Derrick is a fighter.  He knew straight away that he was going to face this challenge head on.  He shares how he made the decision to have surgery to remove the CA and how his hope of sharing his journey will inspire other men to get their prostate checked.  Derrick is an inspiration to me and I am proud to call him my friend. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Claim Smarter, Fight Better: Inside the Veterans Advocacy Movement.  My guest this week is Army Veteran Drew Jones and CEO of The Veterans Veteran LLC. “This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans.”  ~ T. Smith It is not a stretch to say that regardless of organization, knowing all of your benefits and avenues can be tricky to navigate.  This can be especially true for veteran benefits.  As an Air Force veteran I can honestly say that I have often learned more from general conversations with other Vets than I knew from formal websites or other veteran resources.   This is not a slight on organizations, it is just the truth about the challenges of cutting through the red tape to know what is truly available for a person.  That is where my guest this week can play a huge role with helping you decipher all the information that sometimes can be overwhelming.  Mr. Drew Jones found himself struggling to find the right path for treatment after his 7 plus years of service in the Army.  Dealing with both physical and mental health issues he decided he needed to seek professional help, but knowing where to start and how to properly file for such services, left him feeling defeated and discouraged. Instead of letting this deter him, it inspired him to take action.  So often it takes an individual going through some difficult times to become inspired to carve a better path for others.  Jones figured he couldn’t be the only person that was struggling with the process and so after much deliberation and prayer and he decided to take action and started the Veterans Veteran LLC.  His goal is to help other Veterans get the benefits they deserve and give back to the country that has done so much for him.  If you want to contact Drew you can email him at [email protected] or call 901-258-7621. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

Beyond the Game: How FCA is shaping lives with Athletics and Faith.  My guests this week are Dr. Brian Alexander and Mrs. Mary-Sada Foster. “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light..”  ~ H. Keller Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Foster have a shared love of both sports and their faith.  Mary-Sada has coached cross country and tennis and Dr. Alexander has been a basketball coach for many years.  In addition to their love of coaching they both have pivotal roles in the local FCA organization. While Dr. Alexander is the FCA sponsor at Southaven Middle School, Coach Foster has just taken on a new role as the area representative for all of DeSoto County FCA.  The Fellowship of Christian athletes organization has been around since 1954 and is currently in 115 different countries.   The FCA has four pillars of leadership, Integrity-serving-teamwork-excellence.  These core values help the players not only in sports, but all other aspects of life as well.  Both coaches share personal stories of how they have seen the FCA have big impacts on players lives and how the FCA has helped them grow individually as well.   If you or someone you know would like to become a part of FCA or maybe you would be interested in donating, you can go to [email protected] Building and investing in our youth is always a worthwhile venture and you never know whose life will be changed forever. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.  This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC ShelbyRowProductions.com   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj You can find the Motivate with Coach Camp Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok, and Facebook Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting