Kevin Polky - The Journey

Brian is a return guest to The Journey. Brian has an amazing story of resilience: two-time heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor. Brian shares during this conversation about living in the paradox of the medication that keeps him alive also is found to be the leading cause of him having reoccurring cancer. He has been cancer free for over one year and has an amazing attitude on living. Enjoy!

Working at Living Life on Life’s Terms Scott returns to The Journey. He was first on The Journey on episode #34 sharing about early recovery. During this episode he shares about what he has learned about himself and how to do life with 6 years of sobriety and recovery. Scott shares he returned to racing in 2022 and in the 12th race of the 2023 season something changed. He changed and got out of the way. Check out this episode as Scott shares about what he has learned through recovery and racing and how it can apply to life.

Have you ever longed for something, and it does not appear the answer you seek is coming. During this reflection, I share some ideas and guidance of what this could mean. Take listen if you have ever had unanswered prayers.

The days are getting shorter and colder. The time spent becomes less and less. The Winter Solstice is the climax of the shorter days. The Lakota teach us it is a time for reflection and renewal. Listen as we reflect what time can teach us.

Have you been experiencing a persistent problem and does not seem to be going away? Maybe it is serving a greater purpose. Maybe, it is your next teacher and opportunity for growth in your development. Take a listen to this episode as we explore further how your setback maybe your next opportunity for growth.

Have you ever prayed asking for direction or some type of answer to your questions? What happened? During this reflection, I share some of my experiences on my journey and how I have “quieted” my mind to be able to “see” the signs and the courage to act on the signs.

During this reflection, I focused on special time of year when my house transformed into a Christmas Wonderland. I share about my quiet time in the morning and meditating on the struggle and benefit of being thankful in the midst of trials and tribulation. Enjoy!

During this episode, I shared some thoughts as I reflect on this time of year when gratefulness is a common theme. I share ideas about looking at your current life choices being based on the story you want to tell at some future date. Enjoy!

During this episode, I continue to explore the impact of gratitude. I utilize the infamous Bible verse to give a perspective to build off of. Enjoy!

As we transition into autumn, I am reminded of the small things all around if I just look around. This episode is focused on a time to reflect on the gratitude of the little things. Enjoy!

During this reflection, I focus on how to create space in your home or work to be scared and life-giving. Many times we think we have to go to some special place to be tuned in with God or to be sacred. But, I believe we can intentionally create that space wherever we are. During this episode we will be doing a breathing and meditation exercise please do not listen when active or operating machinery. Enjoy!

Sharing Her Story of Resilience and Self Discovery Take a listen to my conversation with Sarah who shared what she learned about herself through the setbacks and trauma in her life. She discusses about it is about her responsibility to address the story she tells herself and resist blaming and judging others. Some great take aways! And, she has memoir that tells her story, “Mama Called Me Crazy”.

From Hopeless to Sharing a Message of Hope This is one powerful episode which you do not want to miss. Mark shared how he is world changed 19 years ago when he attempted to die by suicide. As a suicide survivor, he became an advocate for civil rights, mental health advocate and shares a message of hope through education and his music. Take a listen to this powerful conversation!

During this episode, I share more about Frankl’s work on we have personal choice on our mindset regarding setbacks and obstacles. I focus on the essential component for growth is being able work through the obstacles versus avoiding them. Enjoy!

Viktor Frankl is quoted as saying many during this century as having the means to live but do not have a meaning to living. During this episode, I discuss new material that I have been developing for new workshops on discovering meaning in a time of hopelessness.

She is Making Changes in Her Office to help the Community I had the honor to have the 3rd speaker for the SOS Annual Fundraiser on The Journey, Jennifer Muraski. She shared her story of how she became a funeral director and later appointed to Winnebago County Coroner’s office. She shared how she is working to expand the understanding of the office and the services they offer.

Living her Best Life Welcome back to The Journey, Erica! It has been four years since Erica has been on The Journey. A lot has changed in her life. Listen to her catch us up on all the great strides she is making to live her best life.

She has Developed Many Tools for Her Healing Welcome back Tonya to The Journey. Tonya is going to be one of featured speakers at the Shatter Our Silence Annual Fundraising Dinner on September 21, 2023. During this episode, Tonya shared the complicated grief she experienced when her brother, friend and uncle died from suicide in less then 18 months. She shared the variety of tools and techniques she has developed to help her heal and move forward in her life.

She is Healing and Finding Her Purpose As we start preparing for suicide awareness month, Shannon has an extra special story of her work with the military and veterans. She has over 20 years of experience in the military primarily focused on suicide prevention and mental health. During this episode, Shannon does a great job sharing the work she does as a veteran peer support counselor for the Captain John D. Mason Program in Wisconsin.

Many times, we question if we are on the right the path for our life. We question are choices and then question our fate. In this episode, I talk about the path you are on right now is exactly where you are supposed to be, but it is up to you if you want to stay on the path or make change. That is part that you can influence. Enjoy!