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Want to strengthen your most important relationships? Tune into this playlist for John’s tips and inspirational interviews on how to love your family well.

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Neil Taylor
Thursday Episode | September 10, 2026

Neil Taylor: 107 Questions to Preserve Your Family History (ep. 914)

John O’Leary welcomes Neil Taylor, founder of Me and My Old Man, to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how preserving family stories can deepen connection and carry a legacy forward. Neil Taylor is the founder of Me and…
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Thursday Episode | August 27, 2026

Elizabeth Svoboda: The Art of Pacing (ep. 910)

John O’Leary welcomes science journalist Elizabeth Svoboda to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how intentional pacing can prevent burnout and create a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science journalist whose work has appeared in…
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Thursday Episode | August 20, 2026

Danny Bader: What Six Minutes of Death Taught Him About Living (ep. 908)

John O’Leary welcomes Danny Bader to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how a near-death experience inspired him to live with greater gratitude, purpose and radical reverence. Danny Bader is a near-death survivor and bestselling author who inspires others…
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Sandi E. Smith
Thursday Episode | August 13, 2026

Sandi E. Smith: How Opening Her Home Healed Her Heart (ep. 906)

John O’Leary welcomes Sandi E. Smith to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how she overcame childhood abuse and found healing through the power of chosen family. Sandi E. Smith is remarkable proof that our past may shape us,…
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Coach Jim Johnson
Thursday Episode | August 6, 2026

Coach Jim Johnson: Build Winning Teams and Change Lives (ep. 904)

John O’Leary welcomes Coach Jim Johnson to the Live Inspired Podcast to share lessons in teamwork, kindness and helping others realize their dreams. Coach Jim Johnson is an award-winning high school basketball coach who spent more than 30 years…
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Kathryn Nicolai
Thursday Episode | July 30, 2026

Kathryn Nicolai: Creator of Nothing Much Happens Podcast (ep. 902)

John O’Leary welcomes Nothing Much Happens creator Kathryn Nicolai to share how rest, cozy storytelling and noticing life’s ordinary moments can bring greater peace and presence. Kathryn Nicolai is the creator and host of the beloved podcast Nothing Much…
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Lana Wilhelm
Thursday Episode | July 23, 2026

Lana Wilhelm: Caregiver Advocate Helping Families Thrive (ep. 900)

John O’Leary welcomes caregiver advocate Lana Wilhelm to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how her husband’s stroke transformed their marriage and inspired her to support caregivers through CarePower Connect. Lana Wilhelm is a nurse, case manager, and caregiver…
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Paul Anleitner
Thursday Episode | July 16, 2026

Paul Anleitner: Find Meaning in a Cynical World (ep. 898)

John O’Leary welcomes cultural theologian and author Paul Anleitner to discuss why the stories we embrace matter, how our culture is rediscovering hope after cynicism, and what it means to build a life rooted in truth, purpose, and authentic…
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Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy
Thursday Episode | July 9, 2026

Brad Ryan: Finding Healing One National Park at a Time (ep. 896)

Brad Ryan, wildlife veterinarian, conservationist, and author of Grandma Joy and Me, joins John O’Leary on the Live Inspired Podcast to share the remarkable story of healing, forgiveness, and adventure that led him and Grandma Joy to all 63…
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Karen Olsen
Thursday Episode | July 2, 2026

Karen Olson: Founder of Family Promise (ep. 894)

John O’Leary welcomes Family Promise founder Karen Olson onto the Live Inspired Podcast to share how one simple act of kindness sparked a nationwide movement, and to discuss purpose, compassion, overcoming adversity, and the power of community to change…
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jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
11 Apr 2024

For more than a quarter of a century, @RobinSharma has been devoted to helping others realize their native gifts. As a legendary personal growth expert, Robin has advised business leaders, superstar athletes, and heads of state realize their highest leadership capacities.

jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
8 Apr 2024

ICYMI: Have you ever noticed that the best moments in life are frequently unplanned and completely unscripted? One such moment for me was the highlight of the entire filming process for the On Fire movie. Let me explain in today's #MondayMotivation.

https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/sliding-home/

jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
8 Apr 2024

Have you ever noticed that the best moments in life are frequently unplanned and completely unscripted? One such moment for me was the highlight of the entire filming process for the On Fire movie. Let me explain in today's #MondayMotivation.

https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/sliding-home/

jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
1 Apr 2024

ICYMI: In today's #MondayMotivation, I share why we shouldn't wake up from accidental living, and live an uninspired life. https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/uninspired-life/

jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
1 Apr 2024

In today's #MondayMotivation, I share why we shouldn't wake up from accidental living, and live an uninspired life. https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/uninspired-life/

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John O'Leary

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🎤 Motivational Speaker
📕 Bestselling Author
🎧 Live Inspired Podcast Host
🎥 Subject of Major Motion Picture SOUL ON FIRE
❤️ Son, Husband, and Dad

Years ago, I sat in the back of church and heard a Years ago, I sat in the back of church and heard a simple challenge: Say ‘yes’ to opportunities where your life can be used for good.
At the time, I had no idea where that yes might lead. I never imagined the next day I’d be invited to share my story with a small group of Girl Scouts. Or that in time, living the ‘yes’ would grow into a career speaking around the world, lead to books and a movie, or open the door to meeting so many extraordinary people.
I just felt moved by something I heard: Say “yes” to being used for good. 
Which is why I love the story of this month’s On Fire For Good honoree, Dan Rogers.
Dan was also sitting in an audience when he heard a message that struck him. In his case, the venue wasn’t a church, and the speaker wasn’t a pastor, but a super ordinary guy who reminds people what happens when they live yes. 
Dan and I connected after the keynote. He began listening to the Live Inspired Podcast and was deeply moved by our 2025 conversation with the incredible @shpluke, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Luke’s mission is wonderfully simple: No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.
Thousands heard that podcast. Most were deeply moved by it. Dan, however, acted on it.
He contacted the organization and began exploring how to bring @shpbeds to his own community. He brought others with him, including Michael Tyler, someone Dan hadn’t previously known but who shared his enthusiasm for the mission. Together, they began building a local chapter, forming a team and inviting others into the cause.
And that last part matters because it’s key to changing lives. You see, one of the phrases we share frequently around our organization is the importance of Saying yes. Showing up. Coming back. And bringing friends.
Dan embodies all four. 
He said yes to the nudge telling him this mattered. He showed up to learn how he could help. He kept coming back as an idea became a plan and a plan became a chapter. And now he’s bringing along his wife, kids, friends, neighbors and co-workers to bring this vision to life.
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#MondayMorningMotivation #OnFireForGood #LiveInspired
Our September #LiveInspiredTogether call is almost Our September #LiveInspiredTogether call is almost here!
Join me on Zoom Monday, September 14 at 4 p.m. CT for an hour of connection, encouragement and inspiration. Absolutely anyone is welcome—and, as always, it’s completely free to attend.
I can’t wait to see you there! Let us know you’re coming by registering here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YpVcVYcPSKeDBK8ADB_tcg
#LiveInspiredTogether #JohnOLeary #VirtualCommunity #LiveInspired
Twenty-five years ago today, our nation endured un Twenty-five years ago today, our nation endured unimaginable loss. In the days that followed, we mourned those who had been taken, honored the heroes who ran toward danger and struggled to imagine how we might ever move forward.
When @mlb returned six days later, my sister Susan and I were among more than 40,000 people gathered at @buschstadium—not simply for a game, but to stand together in defiance of fear.
Before the first pitch, Jack Buck stepped toward the microphone. He was a World War II veteran, an icon of baseball, a man battling advanced Parkinson’s disease—and as you all know, a personal hero of mine.
The paper trembled in his hands, but his voice remained steady and resolute as he asked, “Should we be here?” His answer was an emphatic: “YES.”
Jack then shared the poem featured in this video. His words honored all that had been taken from us while reminding us of what was still expected of us: courage, unity and hope.
Today, on this 25th anniversary, choose to treasure the simple moments, celebrate our shared humanity, and act with a bit more kindness, compassion, and hope in a global marketplace that still aches for it.
Choose to recognize the immeasurable value of your life–and the lives of those you encounter.
And choose to believe the little things you do matter.
Because, ultimately, our children will receive the future we’ll be giving.
#NeverForget #September11 #JackBuck #LiveInspired
Neil Taylor is the founder of Me and My Old Man, a Neil Taylor is the founder of Me and My Old Man, a project that helps families preserve the voices and life stories of their aging parents. After losing his dad, Patrick, to dementia just six days before welcoming his son, Neil began recording guided conversations and transforming them into keepsake audiobooks. He has now captured more than 350 hours of stories for 32 families across six countries.
Today, @neilptaylor_ shares the loss that inspired his mission, what hundreds of hours of listening have taught him about the extraordinary stories hidden within ordinary lives, and why preserving a loved one’s voice can be even more meaningful than preserving memories. He also reveals how thoughtful questions and genuine listening can deepen our understanding of the people closest to us, bridge generations and even bring comfort amid grief.
My friends, if there is someone you love whose stories you have always meant to ask about, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave inspired to slow down, listen more closely and begin asking the questions that can transform everyday conversations into a legacy your family will treasure for generations.
Listen to Neil Taylor on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 914 now.
Being on fire for life isn’t about the “how.”
The mundane tasks and obligations of daily life may need to be done, but everything about life changes when the “why” is in front of you, reminding you of your purpose.
Our purpose is the light that keeps us going through even the darkest tunnel. It allows us to hold on tight—even when it’s hard, and even when it hurts like hell.
So, name your “why.” Keep it in front of you and hold it close to your heart. It won’t spare you from life’s hardest moments, but it will give you a reason to keep moving through them. ❤️‍🔥
#InspirationalQuotes #ViktorFrankl #JohnOLeary #LiveInspired #Inspirational #OnFireBook
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Years ago, I sat in the back of church and heard a simple challenge: Say ‘yes’ to opportunities where your life can be used for good.At the time, I had no idea where that yes might lead. I never imagined the following day I’d be invited to share my story with a small group of third-grade Girl Scouts. Or that in time, living the ‘yes’ would grow into a career speaking around the world, lead to books and a movie, or open the door to meeting so many extraordinary people.I just felt moved by something I heard: Say “yes” to being used for good. Which is why I love the story of this month’s On Fire For Good honoree, Dan Rogers.Dan was also sitting in an audience when he heard a message that stuck with him. In his case, the venue wasn’t a church, and the speaker wasn’t a pastor, but a super ordinary guy who works to remind people of what happens when they live yes. Dan and I connected after the keynote. He began listening to the Live Inspired Podcast and was deeply moved by our 2025 conversation with the incredible Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.Luke’s mission is wonderfully simple: No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.Thousands heard that podcast. Most were deeply moved by it. Dan, however, acted on it.He contacted the organization and began exploring what it would take to bring Sleep in Heavenly Peace to his own community. He brought others with him, including Michael Tyler, someone Dan hadn’t previously known but who shared his enthusiasm for the mission. Together, they began building a local chapter, forming a team and inviting others into the cause.And that last part matters because it’s key to changing lives. You see, one of the phrases we share frequently around our organization is the importance of Saying yes. Showing up. Coming back. And bringing friends.Dan embodies all four. He said yes to the nudge that told him this mattered. He showed up to learn how he could help. He kept coming back as an idea became a plan and a plan became a chapter. And now he’s bringing along his wife, kids, friends, neighbors and co-workers to bring this vision to life.It turns out that inspiration alone changes very little. But action changes lives.We can listen to the podcast. Read the book. Attend the keynote. Hear a story that breaks our heart or opens our eyes. We can think, Someone should do something about that.Or…We can recognize that perhaps that someone is us.Dan Rogers heard about kids who needed beds. He realized there was something he could do. And instead of waiting for someone else to step forward, he did.My friends, imagine what might change if more of us did the same.Say yes. Show up. Come back. Bring friends.Then watch how much good can grow from one simple yes.Today is your day. Live Inspired.#MondayMorningMotivation #LiveInspired #JohnOLeary #OnFireForGood ... See MoreSee Less

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