Todd Sylvester Inspires Beliefcast

You probably have seen Big Budah on TV for almost 2 decades as the first Samoan Feature Reporter in Utah on the live mainstream news. Most people recognize him for his all-natural positive energy and genuine excitement but he has battled after battled, searching for years to find a way to smile through the dark clouds of his mind.    He has appeared in some feature movies like the RM & Forever Strong. He has opened as a stand-up comedian for Aries Spears, Bill Bellamy, and Tracy Morgan to name a few, but you know him because he has been a part of Utah’s media landscape for the last 20 years, and he’s not done.    Currently, he is serving as Executive Director for his non-profit Budahful Mind Foundation and sharing his story of survival and his message of prevention and self-love & care.  Because of this struggle, Big Budah wants to help others who are suffering from depression, anxiety, or any mental health issue.  He has a heart of gold and his energy will inspire you to love and believe in yourself.

Erin & Hayley Evans are two of the most inspiring people you will ever meet. After the death of their parents and Hayley overcoming addiction, they prove that you can overcome anything and help others in the process.     Erin left the comforts of home to chase her dreams in the big city of New York, where she received a degree in fashion merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Encouraged by friends to write about how she coped with the most traumatic time of her life, she penned her family’s memoirs as a salve for others who are simultaneously battling a terminal illness and addiction.    Hayley has been through more than any person should have to go through. She had a severe addiction to Heroin and Meth and a battle with body dysmorphic disorder. She now has turned all of that pain into purpose! Hayley believes that she went through all of this for a reason – to give back and help others. She has found her worth and purpose and now wants to share it with the world.    If you are looking f

Cherice Nicole Ells has been through difficulties that would cause most of us to quit. Not Cherice!  She now holds her head high and shines bright for the whole world to witness.  Cherice is a daughter, granddaughter, co-parent, mother, and wife. She is an administrator for the non-profit Beyond Addiction Mosaic (B.A.M), an advocate for the unsheltered and addicted community, and the facility manager at Wasatch Recovery. She is also an addict in active recovery, with a former triple felony conviction and recently celebrated over 1,000 days sober.   Cherice discusses in detail her addiction, going to prison, being homeless, living in her car, and dealing and selling drugs on a daily basis.  She soon realized that failure was no longer an option. She landed a job in November of 2020 at Wasatch Recovery and quickly became a leader amongst her peers. She worked diligently to complete her court-ordered 200 hours of community service working with people in addiction and recovery. These opportunities helped her to f

Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, and New Parent Educator.  Elizabeth personally knows how overwhelming pregnancy and the new motherhood process can be. She is a proud #IVFwarrior, and had her own difficult journey to becoming a mother over 40 to her three littles.   Since 2008, her mission has been to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry it to term. She supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage support, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support. Through educating herself with some of the top fertility doctors in the country and connecting with other women on the same journey, she recognized that it takes time, trial and error, and a great support system to find “success.”   Elizabeth spent years and thousands of dollars educating herself. During her journey, she learned what she truly needed to become a Certified Fertility Coach and how to make the biggest impact

Lacey Swenson is a beautiful soul who makes this world a much better place.  You wouldn’t believe that Lacey was sexually abused as a child because her light shines so bright now.  Going through some of the most difficult trials as a child, she had thoughts that she will never survive.  Thanks to a friend that stepped in, the nightmare stopped.     Lacey is a diet Dr. Pepper addict and past surrogate. NASM certified personal trainer. Mental Health Advocate and Mentor, helping you to become a new you again (on ya). Zyia Activewear Ambassador and dealer, hooking you up with only the best -one sports bra at a time.    Lacey is here to share her stumbles and triumphs, but don’t worry, she’ll make you laugh along the way. Lacey is proof that the human soul is unstoppable and she will give you hope to overcome the difficulties you are facing.  She is a walking miracle!     … #emotionalabuse #narcissisticabuse #trauma #healing #mentalhealth #gaslighting #survivor #love #toxicrelationships #abusesurvivor #selflove #d

Rob Shaffer is a Self-Development Mentor who helps those who are lost feel connected.  Rob had a troubled childhood and carried many of those experiences into adulthood—which led to him making some dangerous decisions. When looking at him today, you would hardly believe that he had a felony charge at 18, a drug addiction that lasted 10 years, and had to come back from hitting rock bottom.    Today he has created strong relationships, is a successful social worker, and also hosts incredible men’s retreats to share his knowledge with others!   You are going to love Rob and his story will inspire you to overcome your own adversities.        … #wedorecovery #recovered #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Rob here: @hyve.vibe.rob   .......... Special thanks to our sponsors: Thread Wallets @thread_wallets Siegfried & Jensen @siegfrieda

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery, Stephanie Wilkinson, Case Manager Director, and Ryan Decker, Marketing Director joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, we discuss the topic of why we do what we do.  One of the most difficult questions for our clients to answer is why they blow up their lives with drugs and alcohol.     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

  Randi Neal has overcome some of the most difficult situations a person can go through and her story of triumph will blow your mind.  You would never believe that Randi was arrested for selling drugs, meth addict for 5 years, a 2-time felon, homeless for 2 years, and had daily thoughts of ending her life.  She would have never thought her first drink would be able to numb the pain the way it did and start her path of destruction.       Growing up, Randi was a dancer, drill team member, and graduated from Weber State Magna cum laude.  She now dedicates her life to her beautiful children and helping others.  Randi is a future Trauma and Recovery Coach, Mental Health Advocate, and a light that shines bright with all she comes in contact with.  You are going to love Randi!   … #wedorecovery #recovered #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect wit

Dani Shaw is on a mission to support kids in developing positive pathways early, for a confident future! Dani has 10 years of experience as a special education teacher in elementary school, and through her own personal struggles with self-doubt and life experiences, she realized that kids today are in need of the different types of education; education in belief systems, self-confidence, and most importantly, self-love!    Dani's goal is to empower kids to recognize their innate value and the power with which that influences their lives!” Dani is one of the only Mindset Coaches for Children in the country.  She is great at building trust and amazing at connecting with children.  If you have a child who is struggling, she is the one you need.     Tune in and you will be motivated and moved by her passion to help others, especially children, to be their best.       … #kids #coaching #teaching #teacher #mindset #mindsetmatters #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #tsin

Chris Hardman is an inspiration and a walking miracle.  Chris served a mission in Perú and shortly after returning from his mission, he fell into a long hard 6-year battle with addiction.  After almost losing that battle, he decided it was time to change.     Chris was introduced to the idea behind belief systems and realized that his false beliefs had been seriously damaging him for a long time.  Chris now has been sober for close to 5 years and he lives his life for his wife and family.  He now looks for any opportunity to share his story and connect with others who might be struggling with addiction.   You are going to be inspired by his amazing story!   … #overcome #addiction #clean #sober #recovered #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #tsinspires #toddinspires   .... You can connect with Chris here: @chrisandemm https://www.facebook.com/Chimmy22   .......... Special thanks to our sponsors: Thread Wallets @thread_wal

Chalese Stevens strength to move forward in life and be a force for good will blow your mind.  Chalese faced every mother’s worst nightmare in June of 2004. She lost her four-year-old son when he drowned in a water park swimming pool. From that day forward, her life transformed into a journey of healing her mind, body, and soul. This grieving mother has been able to face her deep loss by turning her story into the raw and vulnerable pages of her book, Finding 40: A Mother’s Walk with Grief.  She now takes the lessons she has learned throughout her life to help others along their own personal path through her writings, speaking engagements, and energy healing.    Chalese has been blessed with two more beautiful children, an amazing fiancé, and a bonus daughter, and she is constantly creating memories. She also runs a nonprofit organization helping kids with congenital heart disease and writes children’s books as a way of keeping her boy’s legacy alive. She is a light to many with her big heart, infectious laug

Today I am joined by a few of my lifelong friends.  It has been said that a real friend has your back, especially when life feels dark.  These guys have had my back since day one!  Sean Michael Pratt, Scott Forbes, Drew Tovey, and Dean Thompson are the real deal.      In this exciting episode, we discuss growing up together, having fun and hard times, and losing close friends.  You will laugh with us and cry with us as we share our experiences together.     … #friends #brightonbengals #authentic #real #suicideprevention #800-273-8255 #988 #overcome #addiction #mindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #strong #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #tsinspires #toddinspires   .... You can connect Sean, Scott, Drew, and Dean here: Sean @smpratt23 Drew @drewtovey Scott scottforbes68@gmail.com Dean Thompson.d-p@comcast.net   .......... Special thanks to our sponsors: Thread Wallets @thread_wallets Siegfried & Jensen @siegfriedandjensen Wasatch Recovery @wasatchrecovery Mountain West Spine & Orthopedics  L

Andrew Pierce, MCAP (Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional), is a graduate of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. As a person in long-term recovery from multiple addictions, Andrew understands the addict’s mind.   His addiction journey has taken him from owning a multi-million-dollar corporate retirement plan consulting firm to camping without power in an abandoned house to becoming one of the most respected, innovative, and knowledgeable addiction therapists in Southwest Florida. He has a private practice in Naples, FL.    Tune in to listen to Andrew’s brilliance and passion to help others struggling with addiction.     … #addiction #recovery #addictionrecovery #faith #clean #sober #adversity #author #mentalhealth #mindset #mindsetmatters #believe #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Andrew here: www.andrewgpierce.com Andrew@AndrewGPierce.com     .......... Special thanks to our sponsors: Thread Wallets @thread_wallets Siegfried & Jensen @

As a serial entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, and the youngest winner of NYU Stern’s business plan competition, Chris Mirabile is known for beating the odds. Chris’s success hit early with Hotlist, a startup that acquired nearly a quarter-billion people’s social plans and caught the interest of both Google and Facebook. But when another business’s underhanded dealings bankrupted his company and an apartment break-in left him virtually penniless, Chris dropped from the high life to rock bottom.   Chris became a self-proclaimed “citizen scientist,” researching and experimenting with supplements, diet, and exercise to find the secret to living a long, healthy life.  Chris founded NOVOS, the first nutraceutical company that targets the nine mechanisms of aging to increase longevity.   Tune in to listen to Chris's incredible life of overcoming adversity to make the world a better place.       … #overcome #adversity #entrepreneur #example #confident #brave #mentalhealth #mindset #mindsetmatters #believe #beliefca

Christy Chavez and her daughter Nicole Apedaile will blow you away with how they handle adversity!  Christy is the mother of a 27-year-old 43-month recovering heroin addict.  She is very passionate about addiction recovery and recently completed my certification to be an Addiction Recovery Coach.  Christy is passionate about sharing her amazing story, highlighting the importance of a great support system, living through addiction as a family, and helping to end the stigma associated with addiction.  No one should suffer In silence.     Nicole Apedaile is active support for her brother who is a recovering heroin addict.  She is very passionate about sharing the importance and part support /family play in addiction and the recovery process.  She is currently going to school to become a therapist to aid those struggling with an addiction.  Nicole's attitude is one we should all strive for, for she emulates greatness.     You are going to be inspired by their amazing story!   … #overcome #addiction #clean #sober

Ava Liv Mabry’s faith and confidence will bring joy to your soul and love to your heart!   Ava Liv is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter bent on loving the people that listen to her music.  Her influences range from gospel to R&B to country.  Her music fearlessly celebrates family, heartbreak, change, and God.    Ava Liv is not afraid to fail and being a superstar gospel and pop singer/songwriter she has a soft spot for just about any human. Mark Mabry is a photographer, author, songwriter, and Ava's dad. Together they live with Ava's mom, Tara, and her three brothers near Nashville, Tennessee.  They are all beautiful examples of believing in your dreams and doing what it takes to make them happen.     Ava Liv is going to make your day!  Ava lives in Franklin, TN with her parents and brothers. She records in Nashville and attends Berklee College of Music online.  Ava Liv frequently practices live and gets to know her audience.       … #fatih #example #confident #brave #singer #songwriter #mentalhealth #minds

Colby and McKenzie Bauer are two of the most real, authentic, and brilliant people I’ve met.  Colby and Mckenzie are the founders of Thread Wallets, a company redefining the way you carry “you”, and making you look damn good doing it.  They also have created the Carry On Foundation which enables youth to take care of their mental health through participation in action sports and outdoor recreation.   Colby, (we missed you, McKenzie,) shares his incredible journey of being a CEO, father, and husband, and dealing with his family struggling with addiction as a child.  His vulnerability will connect you with him and your emotions.  You will feel better after hearing his strength to carry on despite the challenges he has had to face in his life.  He also discusses his admiration of his wife McKenzie’s passion, strength, and courage to do things out of the box.      You are going to love this episode and be supported for your passion for progress, your reason for being, and your individuality.  Colby and Mckenzie a

Mark Richards, the owner of Wasatch Recovery joins us today for another episode of The Wasatch Way. In this episode, Mark and I discuss sober softball and the importance of connection in recovery.  In an increasingly popular TED Talk, Johann Hari famously concludes that “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is human connection.”   If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode is for you and them!    … #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

Scott Gazzoli is the host of the Causing The Effect Podcast. Scott has always had the urge to help others and believes his podcast can transform people. The goal of the podcast is to change individuals’ mindsets by raising awareness and consciousness through a balance of the mind, body, and spirit. Scott has overcome his own battle with addiction and uses his passion now to help others.     Scott is also a Managing Director with the Quest Organization, a boutique advisory firm that caters to the needs of High Net Worth Individuals and Families. Scott prides himself on his ability to create solutions and build relationships with his clients. Scott is also a comedian by night!   You are going to love Scott’s energy and his will to make this world a better place.     … #leader #addiction #recovery #recovered #manifest #believe #faith #attraction #miracles #iam #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness  #depression #anxiety #happiness #hope #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires   .... You can conn

A beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness.   Though Kute was raised all over the world, he had always dreamed of life in America. As if by kismet, he won a green card just after finishing school in London. He came to America alone just months later, with no connections or prospects. When Kute arrived in Los Angeles, all he had to his name were two suitcases and the dream of seeking out the spiritual and self-help icons who had inspired him when he was a boy.   Kute quickly learned that the “outside-in” approach favored by so many in the personal development space had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided