Consciousness and Spiritual Transformation
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Release Date: 10/23/2025
Greg The Hydrogen Man
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Greg has faced multiple health challenges, including autoimmune diseases and chronic illness. Part of what helped Greg pull through was simple-or not so simple-gratitude as he was forced to recognize and appreciate the “small things”, like the ability to walk or breathe. In an effort to heal, many people find answers outside of traditional medicine. So did Greg, and his explorations took him to Japan...
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Healing Begins Within
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! The journey of personal evolution can be both daunting and liberating. In this episode, we delve deep into the experiences of individuals navigating the challenges of chronic illness, resilience, and self-discovery. Our guest, Heidi, shares her powerful story of transformation, beginning with her battle against chronic illness that started in 2011. After years of feeling trapped by her illness and...
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Adversity as a Teacher
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Sometimes hardship allows what's most important to surface. For Debra Palmer, some bumps in the road led her to cultivate her own emotional intelligence. Feelings, she says, are messengers that merit listening to, for guidance and purpose. In a society that prioritizes linear logic over emotion, Debra stresses that it's emotional intelligence that fosters personal growth and understanding. Debra's...
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Finding Personal Growth in Mid-Life
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! And on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast The world rewards our external achievements-titles, conforming to norms, possessions. But does our personal authenticity align with such a viewpoint? Bridget Beldin achieved the "American dream"-a good job, a loving family, and even a Volvo station wagon! But she felt an unshakeable emptiness. Something was missing. So she embarked on a journey to uncover...
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Going Menopausal!
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! More than half the medical care we get in the US may not be “based on or supported by adequate evidence,” according to the US National Academy of Medicine—but the single most patient-betraying area is medical care for menopause and perimenopause. And Amy Alkon is tackling the subject head on. Her book is eye opening for women of all ages. Amy dispels myths, tackles the medical establishment and...
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Clarity As A Precursor To Change
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Prefer video? Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Would you like to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing? Riana Malia shares her incredible story, illustrating how life's challenges can lead to profound personal growth. From navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce to the painful experience of familial estrangement, Riana's narrative is one of resilience and empowerment. Part of her journey is about discovering...
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A Take Charge Approach To Health and Healing
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! In 2022, 2.3 million women wre diagnosed with breat cancer globally. In this episode, Veronica Bubenickoya shares her experience of facing breast cancer and how it became a catalyst for profound change in her life. Her story is not just about the struggles of dealing with a serious illness; it's about discovering a deeper purpose and reclaiming her life through self-awareness and holistic healing. Veronica...
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Travelers At Heart
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Travel is one of life's greatest adventures, and in the latest episode, Natalie and Evelyn share their inspiring journey from overcoming personal obstacles to discovering the beauty of the world. Their story began with a campaign for county office that took an unexpected turn when Evelyn was injured in an accident. This setback led to a transformative trip to Europe, igniting their passion for travel and...
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Diagnosed at 24: How MS Became Her Turning Point
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! Cindy Wageman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 24 years old, facing a potentially daunting reality that many would find difficult to bear. However, instead of succumbing to despair, she embarked on a personal journey that would ultimately lead her to reclaim her health and happiness. Cindy's path was not an easy one. Faced with the limitations imposed by her diagnosis, she found herself at a...
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Women in Medicine
Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road
Subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! As a biographer, Judy has dedicated her work to uncovering the stories of women who have made significant contributions to history, particularly in the realm of health activism. Her latest book, "Radical Sisters," highlights the lives of influential figures such as Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder, showcasing how their personal battles with breast cancer helped to ignite a movement...
info_outlineSubscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com.
Stephanie MoDavis has been battling with autoimmune issues since she was just 19 years old. Multiple medications, doctors and chemotherapy drugs all failed her. Until she discovered the profound impact of self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and spiritual connections.
Today, Stephanie blends evidence-based natural wellness with deep spiritual practice, offering a path that honors both the body’s wisdom and the soul’s journey. Her awakening—beginning in 2006 and deepening in 2015—revealed that true healing transcends physical illness, embracing the alchemy of mental shadows and the courage to face fear and unconscious patterns.
Walking between Eastern wisdom and Western practice, she champions holistic care that honors illness as a messenger of deeper truth, not brokenness. As cofounder of Awakening Healthcare, Stephanie pioneers the “subjective experiencer” model, reshaping healthcare narratives to empower the human spirit and foster renewal.
This is a story for all of us. If you've experienced chronic illness, Stephanie's words will resonate deeply. And if you haven't, Stephanie will leave you with much to think about and to share.
For my Substack subscribers, the conversation continues.
It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book!
What they're saying:
“This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove
“Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for
souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”
–Gary Hensel
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