Rocket Motivation

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Emily Schreiber Pendley. At age nine, Emily was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis can dramatically shorten life expectancy. Emily has not …

In this week's episode, we learn the story of Stephanie Nodd. At age 23, Stephanie was convicted for her role in a drug conspiracy. She was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. At age 44, she wa…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Mike Bailey and his son Brandon. Brandon lost his life to fentanyl poisoning. Mike tells his story of losing his only child and how it has affected him.…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Helen Bender, who within the last year at age 26 was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. She tells her story of fighting this cancer and conti…

In this week's 60th episode, we bring on special guest and show producer Johnny Gwin, who helps me recap Rocket Motivation Podcast's prior seasons and shows. We talk about the journey we've been on a…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Stephanie Goolsby Savage. Stephanie is a survivor of abuse. She is a businesswoman who has the drive and perseverance to succeed. Her 30 plus year salon…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Jo Holcombe and her mother Shirley, who suffered from elder abuse by a caregiver. Following Shirley’s death, Jo turned her anger and rage into a positiv…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Command Sergeant Major Brad Jones. Brad tells his story about dealing with obstacles and detours he’s faced in his military career and personal life. He…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Krissy McCulloch. Krissy survived a tough divorce and has taken what she learned and went through to turn it into her passion of representing clients in…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Jason Darley. Jason had an obstacle filled childhood, witnessing abuse by his father of his mother, and going from a fairly affluent upbringing to not k…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Steve Serio. Steve is a four time Paralympic medalist for the USA Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He tells his story of how his life improved…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Sydney Bennett. Sydney is 23 years old and suffers from a condition known as Functional Neurological Disorder with symptoms of debilitating/chronic pain…

In this week’s episode we learn the story of Ricky Trione. On two separate occasions Ricky lost his sight in one eye and then the other leaving himself totally blind. He has become an artist, painti…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Matt Newsom. At age 43, 13 years ago, Matt was diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukemia. He jumped on treatment right away and his leukemia has been in remiss…

In this episode, we learn the story of Haley Beason. At age 15, Haley became addicted to pain medication and by her late 20s was a full blown addict. She chose rehab over prison and has completely t…

In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Rosshiki Leatherwood and his wife Claudia. Rosshiki lost his wife of 13 years when the vehicle she was driving was struck by another vehicle driven by a…

In this week’s episode we learn the story of Austin Luke. Austin got Covid that caused him to go to a coma for 2 months and rely upon a ventilator and other machines to keep him alive. He required a…

In this week's episode, we learn the story of Chris "Champ" Napier. Champ was 3 years old when he saw his father murdered. He grew up in poverty, surrounded by drugs and crime, and at age 18 was sen…

In this week's episode, we learn the story of Rob Holbert who started a print newspaper in Mobile, Alabama at the time when newspapers were going digital. Rob talks about his personal and profession…