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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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Student to Student
Thursday Episode | March 5, 2026

Student to Student Leaders on Breaking Stereotypes Through Conversation (ep. 860)

John O’Leary welcomes Lauren Abraham, Ayden Nelson and Yehudah Greenberg onto the Live Inspired Podcast to share how courageous conversations in classrooms are breaking stereotypes and building understanding. Today, we’re joined by Lauren Abraham, a leader helping guide the national…
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Fr Joe Detwiler
Thursday Episode | January 15, 2026

Father Joe Detwiler: What’s Possible With Hope (ep. 846)

John O’Leary welcomes Father Joe Detwiler to the Live Inspired Podcast to share lessons on faith, resilience, and what’s possible when hope leads the way. Father Joe Detweiler is a Catholic priest and living testament to what is possible…
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Orv Kimbrough
Thursday Episode | March 13, 2025

Orv Kimbrough: Building a Finer Life Through Hardship and Hope (ep. 758)

John O’Leary welcomes Orv Kimbrough, Midwest BankCentre Chairman and CEO, on the Live Inspired Podcast to share his path from a tumultuous childhood to creating opportunities for others to thrive. Orphaned at eight years old, Orv Kimbrough spent his…
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Andrew Oberle
Thursday Episode | October 10, 2024

Andrew Oberle: Surviving Chimp Attack and Thriving with Renewed Purpose (ep. 714)

Andrew Oberle joins John O’Leary on the Live Inspired Podcast to talk about surviving a gruesome chimpanzee attack and thriving with a renewed purpose of helping trauma survivors heal. In 2012, Andrew Oberle’s life changed in an instant when…
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Marcus Engel
Thursday Episode | August 15, 2024

Blinded by Tragedy, Healed by Compassion: Marcus Engel (ep. 698)

John O’Leary welcomes Marcus Engel on the Live Inspired Podcast to share how he learned to accept his new reality of being blind and was determined to find happiness again. As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was nearly killed,…
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Rabbi Susan Talve
Thursday Episode | July 18, 2024

Repairing the World: Rabbi Susan Talve (ep. 690)

John O’Leary welcomes Rabbi Susan Talve on the Live Inspired Podcast to share the power of faith, humility, and the truth that by listening, understanding and building bridges that we have the power to heal the world. In our…
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Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge
Thursday Episode | June 20, 2024

Rediscovering Family Heritage: Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge (ep. 682)

John O’Leary welcomes Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge on the Live Inspired Podcast to share how she’s advocating to ensure the story her ancestor, Celia, is not forgotten. Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge has led some of the world’s most iconic brands. And yet, it’s…
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Jamison Sweet
Thursday Episode | May 23, 2024

Jamison Sweet: From Service to Screen (ep. 674)

John O’Leary welcomes Jamison Sweet on the Live Inspired Podcast a shining example of servant leadership, unwavering dedication, and boundless love for our community. While filming On Fire the Film, I had the incredible honor of working alongside heroes,…
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John Foppe
Thursday Episode | May 16, 2024

John Foppe: Born Without Arms (ep. 672)

John O’Leary welcomes John Foppe on the Live Inspired Podcast to remind us that a full and vibrant life is achievable, once we overcome the barriers within ourselves. John Foppe embodies the profound truth that our limitations are often…
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jolearyinspires John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·
11 Apr 2024

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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

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
When I took this photo, I had no idea what the nex When I took this photo, I had no idea what the next several weeks—or years—would hold.
All I knew was that @soulonfiremovie was finally happening. That a story I'd spent decades trying to make sense of was about to be shared with the world.
What I didn't know was how many people would pour their time, talent, energy, and heart into it. Or how many times we'd have to adapt. Or how emotional the final day would be.
And I certainly didn't know that eight years after first being asked, “Have you thought about turning your story into a movie?” I'd be standing on a set listening to our director Sean McNamara say:
“That's a wrap.”
We don't always know how our stories will unfold. But we do get to decide how we'll show up for them.
That's true of movies.
And it's true of life.
So whatever chapter you’re in, keep showing up. Your story isn’t finished yet.
And if you haven’t yet experienced SOUL ON FIRE, check it out today: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/soulonfire.
#MondayMotivation #LiveInspired #SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire #OnFireBook
The final day of filming @soulonfiremovie began be The final day of filming @soulonfiremovie began before 5 a.m. on Friday. It ended 19 hours later, getting home after midnight. 
It was a beautiful, exhausting, unforgettable day. 
We filmed some of the most iconic scenes in the movie, starting with my graduation from St. Louis University. Moving locations, we captured Beth and I’s wedding at the gorgeous Shrine of Saint Joseph with our actual friends and family seated in the church as extras. Moving again, we captured the wedding reception, complete with dancing. 
At some point, after countless loops of Sweet Caroline playing overhead, it went silent, Sean McNamara rose from his director’s chair, took off the headset and proclaimed loudly, “That’s a wrap!”
Cheers erupted. Hugs were shared. And there were tears among the director, actors, producers and crew. 
After eight years of effort, the movie had been filmed. 
Throughout that long day, my phone never stopped buzzing. My phone logged 250 text messages by the time I went to bed. 
Can you get the dress to set? 
What time do busses need to be there? 
Should your dad wear a tuxedo? 
Can you head back…we need your actual hands to shoot a scene?
How would Jack have handed you the ball? 
Did you dip Beth when dancing? 
Where is the dinner? 
Can I bring a friend?
Two hundred and fifty messages. It was an awesome day, and I was somehow in the middle of it all.
Then Monday arrived. 
I rolled over, looked down at my phone and squinted. 
Hmmm. Strange. Zero messages. 
By noon there were a total of three. 
Two of them were from Beth, reminding me to take the trash out.
My friends, I smiled- not because the messages were funny, but because the sudden changed made me realize how quickly we start believing the noise around us is proof of our worth. 
We count emails, likes, invitations, meetings. We let motion masquerade as meaning. The more we do and the more we are needed, the more important we convince ourselves we are.
And yet, those 250 messages on Friday didn't make my life more valuable. And the three messages on Monday didn't make it any less. 
[Finish reading below ⬇️]
#MondayMorningMotivation #JohnOLeary #LiveInspired #SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire
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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 Busch Stadium—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 ... See MoreSee Less

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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, Neil 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.0Listen to Neil Taylor on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 914 now. ... See MoreSee Less

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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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When I took this photo, I had no idea what the next several weeks—or years—would hold.All I knew was that Soul On Fire Movie was finally happening. That a story I'd spent decades trying to make sense of was about to be shared with the world.What I didn't know was how many people would pour their time, talent, energy, and heart into it. Or how many times we'd have to adapt. Or how emotional the final day would be.And I certainly didn't know that eight years after first being asked, “Have you thought about turning your story into a movie?” I'd be standing on a set listening to our director Sean McNamara say:“That's a wrap.”We don't always know how our stories will unfold. But we do get to decide how we'll show up for them.That's true of movies.And it's true of life.So whatever chapter you’re in, keep showing up. Your story isn’t finished yet.And if you haven’t yet experienced SOUL ON FIRE, check it out today: www.sonypictures.com/movies/soulonfire.#MondayMotivation #LiveInspired #SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire #OnFireBook ... See MoreSee Less

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The final day of filming Soul On Fire Movie began before 5 a.m. on Friday. It ended 19 hours later, getting home after midnight. It was a beautiful, exhausting, unforgettable day. We filmed some of the most iconic scenes in the movie, starting with my graduation from St. Louis University. Moving locations inside, we captured Beth and I’s wedding at the gorgeous Shrine of Saint Joseph with our actual friends and family seated in the church as extras. Moving locations again, we captured the wedding reception, complete with dancing. At some point, after countless loops of Sweet Caroline playing overhead, it eventually went silent, Sean McNamara rose from his director’s chair, took off the headset and proclaimed loudly, “That’s a wrap!”Cheers erupted. Hugs were shared. And there were tears among the director, actors, producers and crew gathered. After eight years of effort, the movie had been filmed. Throughout that long day, my phone never stopped buzzing. My phone logged 250 text messages by the time I went to bed. Can you get the dress to set? What time do busses need to be there? Should your dad wear a tuxedo? Can you head back…we need your actual hands to shoot a scene?How would Jack have looked when he handed you the ball? Did you dip Beth when dancing? Where is the dinner? Can I bring a friend?Two hundred and fifty messages. It was an awesome day, and I was somehow in the middle of it all.Then Monday arrived. I rolled over, looked down at my phone and squinted. Hmmm. Strange. Zero messages. By noon there were a total of three. Two of them were from Beth. She was working and wanted to remind me to take the trash out.My friends, I smiled—not because the messages were funny, but because the sudden change made me realize how quickly we start believing the noise around us is proof of our worth. We count emails, likes, invitations, meetings. We let motion masquerade as meaning. The more we do and the more we are needed, the more important we convince ourselves we are.And yet, those 250 messages on Friday didn't make my life more valuable. And those three messages on Monday didn't make it any less. The truth is that the best measures of success and worth do not typically buzz in your pocket or toast loudly on some studio set. They rarely get broadcast, aren’t often celebrated and instead show up in quiet places like a morning prayer, a walk with a friend, and a dinner table surrounded with the people who know you best. So, as you step into this week, resist the pressure to equate busy with important. Get off the treadmill of believing that running faster makes you better. Choose to slow down and celebrate not that you've done it all, but that you are alive at all. Because in the end, the noise will stop and the messages will slow down. And when they do, you’ll recognize that your life was never made meaningful by how much the world needed you. You'll remember it was made meaningful by how fully you loved, how deeply you lived, and how present you were for the people who mattered most. Today is your day. Live Inspired.#MondayMorningMotivation #JohnOLeary #LiveInspired #SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire ... See MoreSee Less

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