Frankly Kev Kevin Steinberg

My guest today on Everyday Heroes survived one of the U.K.'s worst train incidents in history. It was believed that she would not make it because of the serious injuries she sustained in the disaster. Not only did she survive, with the help and dedication of her medical team and family plus her own determination, but she also became the public face to the lead the charge of survivors against the government and train commission for rail safety. She wrote a book, "From Behind the Mask", about her life and ordeal. Very thankful to have Pam Warren, International Public Speaker and Leadership Trainer, as today's guest.

Topics Pam Touches On:


Childhood and Family
Success owning her own business in the Financial Services Industry
The power of saying "No"
Customer service and cell phone companies
Changing careers after the train incident
Becoming a professional speaker
Work during COVID
Paddington Survivors' Group and lobbying for rail safety
The media attention and becoming the public figure for the group
Wearing a perspex mask for 2 years to help heal her skin grafts from injuries sustained in the train incident
Skin grafts, nerve damage and pain
Physiotherapy
Injuries and grafting for her hands and their healing
Appreciating life more after the incident
Self-help/improvement
Getting back to the things Pam loves: cooking & travelling
Buddhism
Being in an induced coma after the train incident and dreams while in it
Her sister looking after her after she was released home from the hospital
The damage sustained to her vocal cords
Financial compensation for the incident
The media and being a focus in it
Moving on
Being on morphine
Drinking & quitting alcohol
PTSD
Therapy & psychologists
Getting back on trains
Writing her book
Pre & post crash Pam
Self-care
More about being a professional Public Speaker
Charity work
Resilience & motivation
Spotting opportunity
Leaving a legacy
Life lessons
Where to go for Pam's book "From Behind the Mask" (link below)
Final thoughts/message for listeners

PAM's  LINKS

Pam's Website

Purchase Pam's Book "From Behind the Mask"

Pam on LinkedIn

Pam on FaceBook

Pam on Twitter

Pam on YouTube

CHARITIES PAM SUPPORTS

Scar Free Foundation

Culture Mix Arts - One of the best reggae/steel band/carnival arts companies


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On this episode, "Sailing Through Life", Lorie talks about her childhood, fashion and sewing being a creative outlet, working at a funeral home, downsizing and the sailing life.

She also shares about surviving domestic violence and having to start life over again, being diagnosed with stage 3 malignant melanoma, her treatments, and experiencing lymphedema & hair loss.

Even though soft spoken, Lorie is as tough as they come.

Lorie also shares about:


Storms & hurricanes
Sailing experience providing her with the tools to deal with life
Getting her first sewing machine, making and re-purposing clothes and the creative process
Working different jobs
What she was doing in 2016 before being diagnosed with cancer in 2017
Surgery, biopsy, research and having a port installed for infusions
Her cancer quickly returning, immunotherapy, Keytruda, 2 full years of treatments and her recovery
Vitiligo
How’s she’s changed since her cancer diagnoses
Taking stock of life and re-evaluating
Launching her podcast “Sailing Through Life”
Getting closer to living her best life

LORIE'S LINKS:

Lorie's Website

Lorie's Podcast

Lorie on Instagram

Sailing Through Life Podcast on Facebook


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In this episode, "Triumph of the Spirit", Nancy shares about her life. She talks about everything from her childhood to her father's suicide, alcoholism, recovery & sobriety, cancer, Equus coaching and much more. It's a very open and honest interview about a life that's ultimately triumphant &  inspiring.

Nancy also shares about:


Her relationship with her brother
Her mother passing from cancer
Her father getting sober
Getting engaged
The "intersection of desperation and grace"
The importance of writing
Having faith
Self doubt and the power of thoughts

NANCY'S LINKS

DRAGONFLY RETREAT: Feb 10-13 in Arizona

Nancy's Website: Amazing Outlook Coaching

Nancy & Amazing Outlook Coaching on Facebook

Nancy on Instagram

Nancy on LinkedIn

Amazing Outlook Coaching on YouTube


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In today's episode, "The No B.S. Mama", Megan shares about the challenges of being married and having kids at a young age, balancing work with family life, responsibilities, communication, depression, anxiety, expectations, her podcast and more.

Megan also shares about:


Her childhood, parents divorce and the family relocating to another city
Coming from a big family
Becoming pregnant in her final year of high school
Having to change plans and adapt to circumstances
The importance of a support system
Family planning and financial responsibility
Talks with her children; instilling morals & values
Paid & unpaid maternity leave
Juggling schedules
The challenges of marriage and parenting
Parents being on the same page
Marriage counseling
Making time for your spouse
Family life during COVID
Teachers and school
Integrating houseguests into the family
Self-care
Mental Health, therapy and medication
Toxic positivity

Megan's Links

The No BS Mama Podcast

Megan on Instagram

Megan on Facebook

Megan on Tik Tok


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On today’s episode “Living with IBD”, KT shares about being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, his life pre and post diagnoses, his journey with medical care and health needs, what life looks like now and his plans and hope for the future.

KT also talks about:

- Scuba diving and helping save and restore kelp growth

- The drugs Prednisone, Humira and Stelara

- His experience with a J-Pouch

- Having an Illeostomy

- Medical needs during COVID

- The pros & cons of online support groups

- Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

- Bags and their maintenance

- Work and hobbies

- Being housebound

- Blogging and YouTube

KT's LINKS

KT Donohue Website

The Keck Hospital of USC

Restoring Kelp Forests

Restoring Southern California's Kelp Forests


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On today’s episode “Never Surrender: Surviving an Earthquake and Tsunami”, my guest Francois has done everything from being a paratrooper in Belguim to paragliding in Nepal, hiking on Mount Kiliminjaro snowboarding in Bulgaria and solo hiking in Papua New Guinea.  He also survived an earthquake and tsunami while chasing excellence and living his best life around the world. He is now a High Performance coach and here today to share his experiences and philosophy with us.

FRANCOIS' LINKS

Francois's Website: Chasing Excellence

Francois on LinkedIn

Francois on Instragram


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