Bump In The Road

Pat Wetzel: Award Winning Author, Podcaster, Storyteller
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Everyone hits a bump in the road. What do you do with it? Every week my guests share their stories about how they've navigated their life's bumps and what they've learned along the way.

  1. 2d ago

    Nomadic Living: Home Is Where You Park It

    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! Life presents us with challenges. How we respond is up to us. My own personal saying is "when th going gets tough, the tough go traveling" and Gila Melamed is a woman after my own heart. After a deeply challenging period, Gila decided to follow her heart into the unknown. In her minivan. And she's still traveling. Gil's journey has offered her a healin found in nature, friendship in unexpected places, and a new creative passion for glass fusion art. Her journey is about far more than travel—it's about forgiveness, self-discovery, and having the courage to create a life that feels authentically your own. This is for everyone who has entertained the notion of just hitting the road. The road, that is, outside your "normal" life. To coloring outside the lines and making it all work! 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    Nomadic Living: Home Is Where You Park It

  2. Aug 19

    Finding Joy Through Gratitude

    The experience of life, according to Brach Goetz is to experience the greatest pleasure possible. and the path to pleasure involves gratitude. 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! Bracha explores how gratitude can transform ordinary moments into lasting joy. The appreciation of a meal; of a walk; of a sunrise. Life's deepest rewards do not come from the material possessions, status, or external validation that so saturates our society's expectations, but from appreciating what we already have. Neuroplasticity allows our thoughts and actions to literally reshape our brain towards greater happiness and satisfaction. Coupled with gratitude, it's a life changing recipe, and a recipe that we can all make. Join us as we talk about how simple practices can help us move beyond materialism and comparison, become more present, and experience life with greater meaning and satisfaction. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    Finding Joy Through Gratitude

  3. Aug 12

    A Brain Tumor, A Bike Ride, And Some Serious Inspiration

    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! How might a diagnosis of a rare disease and brain tumor change your life? Risa August was an Ironman athlete when unexplained symptoms began appearing. Her body felt off. She was tired. The medical establishment initially offered no answers. After years of being dismissed by doctors, she was finally diagnosed with acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused by an enlarged pituitary gland. It was a chronic disorder she'd have to learn to live with. Rather than let chronic illness define her, Risa became a fierce advocate for her health. And she decided to cycle the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada. Her book The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike is a story of setting enormous goals, working within the limitations of an unfamiliar body, and never allowing your enthusiasm for life to dim. Risa's story will resonate with anyone who's ever declined to accept the status quo, particularly in the face of daunting odds. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    A Brain Tumor, A Bike Ride, And Some Serious Inspiration

  4. Aug 5

    Trusting Your Gut Instincts

    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 Peter Stavros climbed from AP reporter to corporate litigator, yet never felt at home in the life he had built. t wasn't until a life-threatening health challenge forced him to stop and look at what he really wanted. And what he really wanted to do was to write. Peter shares how journaling aided his recovery, why he ultimately left law, and how small victories gave him the courage to bet on himself. Today, he is a published author whose story reminds us that even our hardest experiences can redirect us toward a more authentic life. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    Trusting Your Gut Instincts

  5. Jul 29

    From Adversity to Gratitude

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    From Adversity to Gratitude

  6. Jul 22

    The Journey Back to Yourself

    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! Bella Young's life was shattered by unimaginable loss—the death of her husband, the murder of her son, and years trapped in a manipulative religious cult. Yet through grief, she discovered an unexpected path to healing. In this powerful conversation, Bella shares how self-love, compassion, and a deep connection with nature helped her reclaim her life. It's an inspiring story of resilience, awakening, and the possibility of finding light after profound darkness. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    The Journey Back to Yourself

  7. Jul 15

    Losing Yourself, Finding Your Life

    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! Who are you when the professional identity that defined you is gone? When an airline pilot is unexpectedly grounded, he discovers that losing a career can mean losing a sense of self. What follows is a journey of rebuilding identity—not around a job title, but around curiosity, purpose, and the willingness to evolve. As the conversation explores the future of aviation, AI, hydrogen energy, and autonomous flight, a deeper theme emerges: the world is changing faster than ever, and all of us will be asked to let go of old identities and embrace new ones. This is ultimately a conversation about transformation, resilience, and finding freedom in becoming someone new. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    Losing Yourself, Finding Your Life

  8. Jul 8

    From Therapy to Spiritual Psychology: Finding Your Soul's Purpose

    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! Growing up in an alcoholic home led Karen Herrick on a lifelong search for healing and meaning. That journey took her from therapist to spiritual psychologist, where she discovered that our greatest struggles often point us toward our deepest purpose. In this episode, she shares the experiences that transformed her life—and how each of us can uncover a more authentic, meaningful path. 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 Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

    From Therapy to Spiritual Psychology: Finding Your Soul's Purpose
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Everyone hits a bump in the road. What do you do with it? Every week my guests share their stories about how they've navigated their life's bumps and what they've learned along the way.

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  • Creator
    Pat Wetzel: Award Winning Author, Podcaster, Storyteller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    377
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bump In The Road, LLC
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    Bump In The Road

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