”Inspire Us” with J. Paul Nadeau
Everyone has a story and everyone loves stories. "Inspire Us" with J. Paul Nadeau will deliver podcasts that feature stories of hope and triumph from people who have gone through adversity and setbacks - and triumphed. These stories will be shared by people from all walks of life and all levels of success. They are intended to help inspire and encourage, especially as we all work at defeating COVID 19 and returning to some semblance of normality.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 140
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Special Episode: Mark Stolow - Huddol Journeys, it's like having personal development coaches in your pocket
In this episode, I speak with Mark Stolow, the mind behind Huddol Journeys who shares his personal story and how Huddol Journeys came to life.
What are Huddol Journeys? Huddol Journeys is your dedic…
Episode 38: Aubrey Noronha - Hello Hope: How will our children bounce back from the pandemic? An optimistic viewpoint we can all use.
Aubrey Noronha is optimistic that our children will bounce back just fine after the pandemic. He's been working with children for a long time and this interview is one that does shine a light of hope…
Episode 37 - Kadijatu Grace Ahene: The importance of not judging others until you've walked in their shoes
Many of us still judge others by their looks, the color of their skin, their religion, their origin - or whatever. Why do we do this? What if we could walk a mile in another person's shoes or be able…
Episode 36 - Coach Christopher Astacio: How a coach from the South Bronx turned a team of angry young girls into a team of Lady Tigers with heart.
Some people have enough love in their hearts to share with the masses, even when they're sick. Here's a story of a real hero who made a difference in the lives of young, fatherless girls in the South…
Episode 35 - Bobby Umar: 5 x TEDx speaker Bobby Umar talks about dealing with online bullying and his personal journey to a healthier self
Bobby Umar is a 5 x TEDx speaker, motivational speaker, and a LinkedIn panelist. In this episode, he talks about cyberbullying as it relates to adults, drawing from his personal experience of having …
Episode 34 - Jill Hewlett: A brain fitness expert shares simple techniques to help create new brain neuro pathways to help us cope with anxiety and depression and take the action we need to take.
Ever wonder if you could train your brain to take certain actions or help you deal with anxiety and depression? Yes, you can! Jill Hewlett shares simple and fun techniques to help us develop new neur…
Episode 33 - Steven Mann: Supporting one another through COVID - a casting directors journey
In this episode, Steven Mann, a Toronto, Canada casting director speaks openly about the challenges and successes of living through these tough COVID19 times. He shares his personal struggles and vic…
Episode 32 - Quan Huynh: How a convicted murderer serving 15 years to life for murder found purpose and peace inside the walls of jail
Can a murderer be redeemed? Can a murderer find peace and purpose within the walls of a penitentiary while serving 15 years to life for a gang-related homicide? Can that man also go on to help others…
Episode 31 - Jessica Dueñas: The sad reality of battling addictions during COVID19 - a teachers story
What we see on the outside of someone is not always what's going on on the inside of someone. This gripping and sad story is one of a teacher of the year who fought her addiction to alcohol while hel…
Episode 30 - Julie Daniluk: Best selling author Julie Daniluk discusses the importance of eating well to improve your mental and physical self in these pandemic times.
How's your relationship with food these days? For you, is food a friend, foe, or a go-to for comfort in these pandemic days? Discover why it is so vitally important to eat well, not only in these pan…
Episode 29 - Eric Hicks: The joyful journey of committing 150,000% to your dreams and living a rich, simple and meaningful life
Sometimes you find yourself on a path you set out to be on, only to discover it was never meant to be. That's when 'choice' comes in. In this episode, Canadian actor Eric Hicks electrifies the waves …
Episode 28 - Warren McKee: No matter how hard you've been hit, you have the ability to raise yourself up and reach your dreams. This is the story of a war veteran who wouldn't stay down.
Life hits hard sometimes and tests our resilience. We're experiencing that in this pandemic. Here's a story of a war veteran who returned from Iraq and experienced PTSD. Not only that, he lost everyt…
Episode 27 - Annie Lalla: Relationships during the pandemic. Why some fall apart and others thrive.
Why is it that some intimate relationships thrive, whereas others are in jeopardy during this pandemic? One of the world's most sought after and expert relationship coaches, Annie Lalla, tells us why…
Episode 26 - Sajel Bellon: Mind Armour - Simple 'tactical' approaches to keep your thoughts healthy.
In this episode, Sajel Bellon discusses how to protect your thoughts, first responders and shares a personal story of how her marriage was in jeopardy before she discovered something she didn't see u…
Episode 25 - Unstoppable Tracy: A 4 way amputee who lets nothing stop her, from climbing mountains to captoning tall ships. If she can accomplish so much, you can too.
Tracy is UNSTOPPABLE - and not just because she was cameoed in the movie RoboCop alongside Michael Keaton and Gary Oleman.
You are going to be blown away …not only is she a powerhouse from an inspira…
Episode 24 - Narley Karikari: Nothing changes if nothing changes. Change your self-sabotaging narrative and change your world.
In this episode, life-coach, international model, and entrepreneur Narley Karikari opens up about growing up without the parental guidance and support every child needs - that she needed, and how she…
Episode 23 - Naomi Tessler: The power of story-telling and giving a voice to those who might have otherwise remained silent in their pain.
In this episode, Naomi Tessler speaks about the power of expression and improvisation and on encouraging those who might otherwise remain silent in their pain to speak their truth. She does so by pro…
Episode 22 - Joy McCarthy: How to treat your body and mind to reduce the risk of disease and improve your overall outlook during this crazy pandemic.
In this episode, best-selling author and holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy shares excellent advice on how to care for our bodies and minds during this pandemic to help reduce the risk of disease and…
Saturday Special - Keeping Kids safe - Justin Preston: From being bullied to becoming a voice for the bullied, Justin is an example of courage and servitude to those who fear to speak out loud.
Justin Preston was bullied for being gay and open about it at a time where acceptance of one's sexual preference was not welcomed. He came out in grade 8, had a boyfriend, and his life then turned up…
Episode 21 - Jonathan Andrews: Helping men become men of honor, purpose and value in a world that has lost a grip on some of these much needed values.
The role of men has become more and more confusing over the years, with many men still being told to "man up" in the face of tough times and adversity. The "Take it like a man!" mentality often has s…