Rocket Motivation inspires others to overcome life-changing events, obstacles, and adversity to live your best life through the life experiences of the author of Get Back Up, Rod Cate, and his guests' stories.
In this week's episode, we learn the story of Tanner Deas. Tanner was involved in a horrific work accident resulting in a crushed pelvis and multiple spine fractures. He tells his story of his reha…
On this week's episode, we learn the story of Shannon McKinney. Shannon has dealt with her share of life's tough times. She has not suffered from one traumatic event from which she has overcome. Ove…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Emily King. In 2019 at age 27, Emily was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer that has progressed to stage 4. She’s been through 35 rounds of chemotherap…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Greg Kettner. Greg was attending his company’s national sales conference in Las Vegas when a once in a lifetime opportunity presented itself. He said “y…
In this week's episode, we learn the story of Richard Bautista. After taking a bullet for his mom during a robbery leaving him temporarily paralyzed, following his treatment and recovery, Richard re…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Dr. Albert Russell. Dr. Russell is a native of Mobile, Alabama who grew up with six siblings and was raised by a single mother after his father passed a…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Aimee Barresi. Aimee tells her story of transforming her life of self-absorption to her passion for caring for others. This former Mrs. Mississippi Page…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Jana Rocker. When she was ten years old, Jana lost her left arm and shoulder to cancer. She is now 50 and dealing with more adversity. Her kidneys have …
In this episode, we learn the story of Inge Vanhoorne. Inge, who is from Belgium, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009 at age 26. She tells her story of how living with MS has affected her …
In this episode, we learn the story of Jennifer Widemire Smith. She’s a mother of two children, a wife, an author, and someone who has been pushed to her limit and did not break. Jennifer talks abou…
In this week's episode, we learn the story of Thom Shea. Thom is a retired Navy SEAL who served with the U. S. Navy for 23 years with distinguished valor. He served in 3 wars and led a team of SEALs…
In this episode, we learn the story of Hope Reger. Hope lost her teenage son Justin when he was shot in the chest by a roommate. The grand jury did not indict the roommate based upon a defense of se…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Sherrica Davis-Hunt. Sherrica started from humble beginnings in Mobile, Alabama, and was a product of the Orange Grove Projects. She grew up with strong…
In this episode of Rocket Motivation, we learn the story of Lois Letchford and her son Nicholas. Nicholas has dyslexia, which made his ability to read very difficult. When he was seven years old, hi…
On this week's episode, we learn the story of Crystal Yarbrough. Crystal was sexually abused from childhood through her teenage years. She tells her story of dealing with her past and how she has ov…
In this episode, we learn the story of Kerrie Benson. Kerrie tells her story of raising a severely autistic son and talks about the ups and downs, triumphs and tough times. She gives her advice not …
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Eric Foster, Esq. Eric is a successful lawyer and owner of his own firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Eric tells his story of struggling with self-doubt and fear …
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Dr. Tracy Koogler. Tracy had been practicing medicine at the University of Chicago for 18 years when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She overcame th…
In this week’s episode, we learn the story of Brady Hedge. At age 16, Brady suffered two separate hemorrhagic strokes requiring multiple surgeries and intense therapy to regain function. He is now 1…