John O’Leary welcomes world champion wrestler Ben Kjar, subject of the award-winning documentary Standout, to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how he turned adversity into purpose. Ben Kjar was born with Crouzon syndrome, a rare craniofacial condition, and…
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…
John O’Leary welcomes Haley Scott DeMaria onto the Live Inspired Podcast to share her extraordinary journey of surviving a tragic Notre Dame team bus crash, overcoming paralysis, and finding hope, healing, and purpose through grief, resilience, and community. Haley…
John O’Leary welcomes world-renowned blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer onto the Live Inspired Podcast to share his journey of resilience, the power of community, and how taking the next step can help you overcome life’s greatest challenges. Erik Weihenmayer is…
John O’Leary welcomes Chris Seilkop, four-time Paralympian and U.S. sitting volleyball player, onto the Live Inspired Podcast to share how resilience, perspective, and small wins can help us overcome life’s toughest setbacks. Chris Seilkop is a four-time Paralympian and longtime…
This week on the Live Inspired Podcast, John O’Leary welcomes Rudy Ruettiger, the legendary underdog behind the film RUDY, to share how discipline, gratitude, and relentless perseverance turned a long shot dream into a lasting legacy. Rudy Ruettiger is…
John O’Leary welcomes Robert Paylor to the Live Inspired Podcast to share how a devastating spinal cord injury reshaped his life, faith, and purpose… and how choosing mindset, forgiveness, and perseverance can help anyone rebuild after life’s hardest moments.…
John O’Leary welcomes Harold Dennis Jr., a survivor of one of the deadliest drunk-driving tragedies in U.S. history, to the Live Inspired Podcast to share his story of loss, recovery, forgiveness, and hope. Harold Dennis Jr. is a survivor…
John O’Leary welcomes first legally blind Division 1 athlete Aaron Golub to the Live Inspired Podcast to share lessons on resilience, motivation, and redefining limitations to live with purpose. Aaron Golub is the first legally blind athlete to ever…
John O’Leary welcomes four-time Paralympic gold medalist Josh Pauls on the Live Inspired Podcast to share lessons on grit, leadership, self-worth, and the small habits that build big momentum. Josh Pauls is a four-time Paralympic gold medalist, longtime captain…
