Todd Sylvester Inspires Beliefcast

Joshua Hall is a husband, father, entrepreneur, singer, tennis player, and recovered pornography addict. His energy and love of life are contagious. His marketing agency Webinauts empowers small businesses to make smarter marketing decisions through marketing data systems and coaching. His personal passion is getting people to sing! Joshua's goal is to help millions of people understand and utilize the health benefits that singing can have in their lives. He has performed all across the east coast in an Acappella group. This led him to work with performers in Branson Missouri, and now in Utah including singing with the Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir.  Joshua is one of a kind and you are going to love his vulnerability.  Enjoy!   … #wedorecovery #recovered #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   .... You can connect with Joshua here: https://www.facebook.com/josh

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss the power of owning your story and expressing gratitude.  Why do we feel awkward when someone pays us a compliment?  We discuss the reasons that might be.    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    … #gratitude #ownyourstory #connection #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #reccovery #recovered #sober #mindset #mindsetmatters #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   ….. You can connect with Wasatch here: info@wasatchrecovery.com www.wasatchrecovery.com  www.toddinspires.com @tsinspires @wasatchrecovery 801-898-7778

No better way to celebrate my 300th episode than to have my friend Dave Durocher drop some truth on us!  Dave was arrested for the first time at the age of 13. By the time he was 38, he had been to prison four times for a total of 15 years.  Dave shares the story of when he was given the chance to change his life, and how he could never have imagined what the future had in store for him.  He describes the power of whole person change and how that is what success really looks like.    When Dave was given the option to go to Delancey Street in Los Angeles, he was facing 29 years in prison. Dave was at Delancey Street for 8 years and became the Managing Director of their 250-person Los Angeles facility for the last 5 of those years. He is now devoting his life to creating a place where the most lost among us can come to learn about integrity, honesty, hard work, and self-respect.   Dave is one of the BEST I have ever met and I am honored to call him my friend.  This episode will be life-changing for you and your

If you have a daughter or a son in college, this is a MUST listen!  Mady Bishop, Annie Whitlock, and Kenidee Marx get vulnerable about navigating the pressures of college life.  Feeling alone, having an eating disorder, and mental health challenges are just a few of the important issues they open up about.    Mady Bishop   From Utah and Mady is the youngest (and only girl) of 5.  She served in the New Hampshire, Manchester Mission, graduated from BYU with a BA in Communications (Public Relations Emphasis), and currently works in Finance at Qualtrics and teaches High Fitness at Vasa on the side. Mady is passionate about health and fitness and gained a special love and appreciation for her body through struggling with disordered eating several years ago. She loves doing anything active, reading books, eating ice cream, and spending time with her friends!   You can Follow Mady @madyyyanne   Annie Rees Whitlock   Annie is from Utah and also spent a few years living on the east coast.  She served a mission for th

Brian Slade is a living example of what a real hero is and he sat down and shared his incredible life with us.  As you may already be aware statistically, at least one and three people experience a significant trauma in their life and those stats are even higher in the veteran community. Statistics state as high as 3 out of every 4 vets.   Brian’s book is a War Story… yes... But it is much more than that. “Cleared Hot” offers you an exhilarating ride, while giving you powerful leadership tools as well as techniques you can use to survive the traumas or obstacles in your own life whether you are military or not.   Retired General Petraeus said this is “A TRULY GREAT BOOK! Cleared Hot is intense, compelling, instructive, humorous, and brutally forthright. It is also truly inspirational.”   In an effort to further Brian’s mission to reach and help as many people as possible, I would like to invite you to team up with me by ordering his book today. When you love it (I am confident that you will) please share it w

Danny Deaton and Smith Alley, these two powerhouses sat down with me to discuss an amazing program they have created - Raising Kids in Combat.   Danny is a certified interventionist and owner of Living Proof Recovery Services.  As a 13-year recovering addict Danny uses his expertise and knowledge to assist families and individuals plan and supporting a complete path to recovery.  His passion is helping families have success where they have failed in the past.    Smith Alley was exposed to pornography at a young age and struggled with that for 5 years as well as the harmful effects that social media had on my mental health. After deciding to change the course of his life, he fell in love with helping other people.   You are going to love these guys!  If you want to participate in this program, use this link below with the promotional code TODD50 for HALF off - what a big discount!     https://living-proof.teachable.com/p/rkic_battleready/?affcode503029_mr8hzso0&affcode=503029_mr8hzso0   Your family needs t

Christian Smith, 13 years clean & sober, from the marketing team here at Wasatch Recovery joins me today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the topic of recovery.  Christian shares his insight into the lessons learned from addiction to recovery.     If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    Click the link in my bio to listen in.      … #connection #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #reccovery #recovered #sober #sobersoftball #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   ….. You can connect with Wasatch here: info@wasatchrecovery.com www.wasatchrecovery.com  www.toddinspires.com @tsinspires @wasatchrecovery 801-898-7778

Mark Jorgensen founded Desert Solace with his wife Jerri in 2011 following his own journey of recovery from pornography addiction. After being exposed to pornography at a young age, Mark suffered in silence and shame for more than 30 years before circumstances and a good friend compelled him to be willing to face his addiction and the inner demons that fueled it. He created Desert Solace with the hope that by stepping through that shame and sharing his story with others, they might be able to find that same hope and inner peace.   Mark’s story is one you will not soon forget. Tune in and listen how Mark’s mission is making this world a better place.       … #wedorecovery #recovered #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Mark here: https://desertsolace.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mark.jorgensen.144   .......... Special thanks to our s

Dakota Mortensen has been struggling with addiction since he was 17, only to have it completely take everything he loved. It took his basketball scholarship and he suffered the pains of divorce.  Dakota now feels like addiction has been the biggest blessing in his life and he is forever thankful for how much it has allowed him to grow, especially having more compassion and understanding for those who suffer.  Dakota’s dream now is one day to start his own rehab center and also work with kids who are going through trauma and addiction.     Dakota hopes to be able to share something he learned from this to help anyone who is listening.  His story will inspire you to believe you can do anything and overcome your own struggles.  You are going to love him.     … #wedorecovery #recovered #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Dakota here: @d

Martin Frey is a World Record Holder. Adventurer. Public Speaker. Thinker. Investor. Humanitarian. The first person to climb the Seven Summits and sail the Seven Seas.   On April 17, 2016, Martin Frey became the first person in the world to climb the Seven Summits – the highest peaks on each continent – and sail the Seven Seas.  It was Martin’s late climbing partner and friend, Steve Gasser, who first suggested he climb all Seven Summits – the highest peaks on each continent – while the two were climbing Denali. Martin was inspired to complete their mission after Steve’s untimely death a few months later. In December 2012, Martin summited his final peak – Mount Vinson in Antarctica.   With the Seven Summits completed, the ocean began calling to Martin again.  His unprecedented achievement was certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, which acknowledged him as the first person to climb the Seven Summits and cross the Seven Seas by sailboat.   Through this 11-year journey, Martin has learned to face uncertainty, adj

Casdon Jardine is never satisfied and is always looking for the most out of life. He is a big dreamer and a hard worker. His greatest achievements aren’t his Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees, not his years of basketball, but the foundation that he and now his wife have built and are building to have a family that is centered on the things that truly matter most!   Casdon has dedicated the majority of his life to the game of basketball and always loved the grind of working to be the best he could be. From a state championship in high school to playing for three different D1 universities, basketball was a tool in helping him to believe in himself and that he can do anything.   He served a two-year LDS mission in the Brazil Fortaleza East Mission.  Casdon takes challenges head-on and can be overly analytical in situations that sometimes require more empathy and feeling… he’s working on that though!    While playing at UVU and before transferring to the University of Hawaii, Casdon met his amazing wife, Savvy Jardi

Deanna Herrin is proof you can overcome anything and then dedicate your life to helping others.  Deanna is an International Speaker, Best-selling author, leader, and podcast host who has spent the past two decades as a top earner and leader in social selling. As an accomplished mindset and leadership coach, she’s worked with thousands of female entrepreneurs growing + scaling small businesses and teams in the wellness space.    Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Deanna spent 12 years as a Physician’s Assistant in Internal Medicine. She is a frequent speaker on leadership, limiting beliefs, and money mindset. In her coaching toolbelt, she’s a certified Yoga Instructor and HypnoBreathwork® facilitator.     Unbecoming, A journey to finding HER, debuted on Amazon on February 22, and hit #1 bestseller in four categories including Meditation, Journaling, and Lifespan Development. Unbecoming is rooted in one simple truth: “The search for true joy is not external.” You can hear her podcast, Limitless Podcast Show, on

Megan Smart-Relf is one of a kind and brightens up every room she walks into.  With 5 siblings all at least 12 years older than her, she grew up rather quickly, while also keeping her parents young. At a young age, she endured several trials that she feels helped shape her and start her on the path toward her career in mental health.    She played soccer and ended her career at the collegiate level. She graduated with her bachelor's in psychology, with a certificate of applied positive psychology from the University of Utah. She then quickly jumped into the Social Work program at UVU during which she endured a miscarriage, experienced a pregnancy, and welcomed her firstborn all while still managing to graduate top of her class and as president of her cohort.    She deeply values the love, connection, and relationships she has with those around her, especially her husband, Devin, and new daughter!    Megan has always had a passion for jumping into the trenches with others who are struggling, helping them see t

Max Hall is best known for being the winningest QB in BYU history with 32 career wins.  Max was an All-Mountain West Conference First team… earned an ESPN helmet sticker for his performance against UCLA, where he completed 27-35 passes for 471 yards and a school record 7 TD passes…was nationally ranked in the top 5 passing yards per game, total passing yards, QB efficiency, and completions per game… Five-time MWC Conference Player of the Week in 2009…and a top 10 finalist for the Heisman Trophy.  He was on his way to doing great things with football as he started his NFL career.     Due to some injuries and setbacks, Max found himself addicted to opiates, something he was trying to hide from himself, his family, and the world.  All things came crashing down when he was busted and arrested for shoplifting and cocaine possession.      Tune in and find out how Max turned things around.  He is now the offensive Coordinator at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek. He is married to his wife McKinzi and has 2 chi

Known for always going the extra mile, Nick Greer a man of faith is someone I really look up to.  Nick is a born entrepreneur—he started selling baseball cards to his classmates when he was ten years old, mowed lawns for his neighbors, and maybe sold fireworks to neighborhood kids when he was a teenager in Arizona. He has been interested in all kinds of business and helping others his entire life.   Nick is the co-founder and CEO of Built Brands a company that builds a bar that is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, Built Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.   Nick is a guy who’s just trying to make an impact in the world while leaving a legacy for those to learn from and become much better than he ever was.  This was a powerful interview and you are going to be left a better person for listening to Nick.      … #leadership #entrepreneur #mentor #faith #builtbar #BYU #byucouga

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the principles of successful treatment.  With all the struggles, pain, and heartache of coming to treatment, there are certain characteristics in a person that stands out when experiencing a successful treatment stay.   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    Click the link in my bio to listen in.      … #connection #addiction #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #reccovery #recovered #sober #sobersoftball #overcome #hope #wasatchrecovery #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   ….. You can connect with Wasatch here: info@wasatchrecovery.com www.wasatchrecovery.com  www.toddinspires.com @tsinspires @wasatchrecovery 801-898-7778

Danny Rich has a tenacious drive to overcome whatever comes his way but a drug addiction almost took his life.  A local prep product, Danny enjoyed a stellar college career at Weber State and went on to play professionally as well.    Rich, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound insider linebacker, came to Weber State from nearby Bonneville High School, where he was a standout football and baseball player. A team captain, Rich earned First Team All-Big Sky Conference honors in 1980 and 1981. He was named to the Big Sky Conference Silver Anniversary Team, established in 1988.   In 1980, Rich finished with 161 tackles, a pass interception, fumble recoveries, and nine tackles for loss.  Rich held the record for most tackles in a single game. Rich left WSU as the career tackle leader with 450.  Rich played for three seasons with the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League. He was one of the USFL league leaders in 1983, topping the Express with 121 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and a pair of interceptions.   Danny’s story i

Mitch Frei is dedicated and has a passion to make a difference in the lives of those he mentors.  Mitch is currently a VP of sales at Aptive which is the largest door-to-door pest control company in the nation.  Mitch graduated (kind of) from Snow Canyon High School, where he got expelled with 1 month to go.  He was a 3-sport athlete in high school playing basketball, football, and baseball.    After struggling with substances off and on in high school and the trials that they brought he was fortunate enough to separate himself from them and serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Brazil.  Upon returning he played basketball at Snow College where he met his beautiful wife.  He then transferred and played at Dixie State University where he switched and played two years of football.    Once introduced to door-to-door sales while in college he became obsessed.  Last year his team generated over 25 million in revenue and his teams are some of the best in the country.     Mitch’s pas

Yvonne Rodgers has one most difficult stories I have listened to but her will and perseverance to prevail are awe-inspiring!  She is 57 years old and a survivor of domestic violence.  She is a mother of 3 children and has 3 wonderful grandchildren.  Yvonne has not always had things easy in her life but has always been a hard worker and supported herself.  One of her children dealt with meth and heroin addiction but is now 8 years clean and sober.     Yvonne is on a mission to share her story of having been both mentally and physically abused by her ex-husband for several years. The last and final incident, in which he snapped my arm, which required nine screws and a plate,­ leaving me permanently disabled in my dominant arm.  It has taken a lot of time for me to finally realize that there is another course of action for me to take. I have been diagnosed with PTSD.  I have realized that healing for me is to tell my story and help other women, to get laws changed that protect victims of domestic violence whethe

Caloni Michelle lights up every room she enters and inspires us to be our very best.  The go-to PERSONAL BRANDING EXPERT and founder of Brandstrom – A Personal Branding Agency. She is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, event host, and an internationally recognized authority on personal branding.   Caloni has built noteworthy brands for clients who make less than 6 figures to those making multi-millions and have been featured in or seen on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Entrepreneurs On Fire with JLD, Nasdaq, Dr. Phil (Tuesdays with Troy), and many other outlets.   She’s on a mission to help 1 million people build authority, increase revenue, and impact millions by transforming their personal brands.   … #leadership #womenpower #brandi #branding #business #entrepreneur #success #mindset #mindsetmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #women #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   .... You can connect with Caloni here: https://calonimichelle.com/links/ @calo