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Rebirth With J.R. Martinez

J.R. Martinez

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J.R. Martinez is a burn survivor, Army veteran, actor, who won Dancing with the Stars, and became a New York Times best-selling author. Now, he speaks all over the world to share his story and knowledge on overcoming life’s battles. Throughout life we are all experiencing ReBirths by ReImagining, ReInventing and ReCreating ourselves into the people we are meant to be. Join J.R. and his very special guests for conversations on life, new beginnings and overcoming adversity on REBIRTH with J.R. ...
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In a special solo episode, J.R. shares the story of his treasured dog and soulmate Romeo. Spanning his puppyhood to his recent passing, Romeo made J.R. a better man, a better father, and a better friend by teaching him the power of unconditional love. Examining the deep bond between human and dog, J.R. gives an unfiltered account of all the wonderf…
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Eric Deggans has a dream job; he’s the first full-time TV Critic for NPR. He’s also a contributor and media analyst for MSNBC/NBC News who is advancing equality for Black journalists. Being a TV critic actually comes with great responsibility because everything happens on television, and it can function as a mirror to what is happening in our socie…
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Jose Arellano grew up in a home filled with generations of gang members. Despite making a promise to never join a gang, he was drawn in the life, and cycled in and out of the prison system. However, Jose was able to turn his life around and is now part of the leadership at Homeboy Industries, where he is the Director of Case Management. Homeboy Ind…
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Tommy Riles is a husband, father, and founder of Life of Dad, the largest community of dads and fastest growing parenting social media brand in the world. He is also the long-time audience warm-up comedian for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show." He started the Life of Dad community from a hospital room as his daughter was awaiting open-heart surgery at onl…
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J.R. loves empanadas and today's guest, Natalie Morales, has the right recipe for him! Natalie Morales is an American journalist who is a co-host and moderator of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk. She was born in Taiwan, to a Brazilian mother, and a Puerto Rican father who is a Lieutenant Colonel. Growing up in a military family, Natalie talks to…
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Shaniqua McClendon is a political strategist and sought-after speaker and commentator on media, politics, voting, and race. She is the Senior Political Director for Crooked Media and currently a fellow at the USC Center for the Political Future. At Crooked Media, Shaniqua leads their political strategy and civic engagement program (Vote Save Americ…
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Merryl Tengesdal is a retired Air Force Colonel, veteran, and (Naval/Air Force) aviator. She is also the first and currently only African American woman to fly the U-2 Aircraft and has over 3,400 flight hours in six different aircraft and over 300 combat hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, Merryl is a …
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Billy Harris has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years and has raised millions of dollars in the name of charity through his role as a host. As someone who has hosted live-events throughout his entire career, Billy shares in this week’s episode how COVID forced himself to think creatively to help build connection, enjoyment, and entert…
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Today’s guests are not only gifted storytellers but also community conscious creatives. Matthew Postlethwaite and Sunny Vachher wrote and produced, The Great Artist, to create awareness around mental health. This multi-nominated and awarded film was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic and enjoyed a successful festival run, which began virtually o…
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Dustin Tavella is a Magician best known for winning the 16th season of America’s Got Talent. Dustin goes beyond just performing tricks. As a big advocate for giving back, Dustin works extensively with the homeless and pregnant women with complicated backgrounds. He shares his story and why he’s so passionate about lifting others up, no matter where…
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Eric Bigger is a Personal Fitness Instructor, Television Personality, Author, and nationally recognized Motivational Speaker. Eric is currently going through his own personal rebirth as he finds how to add value to other people while also taking care of himself. Learn about Eric’s upbringing, the things he’s had to overcome to be the person he is t…
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Today J.R. invites Stipe Miocic, an American professional mixed martial artist who is a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is widely regarded by critics, commentators and media as the greatest UFC heavyweight fighter of all time. Outside the Octagon, he is a dynamic dad and a dedicated firefighter and paramedic at the Oakwood and Valley View Fir…
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Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star. Becky’s unique TV character antics and viral videos now make her one of the youngest headliners on the circuit. In this episode, Becky shares how she knew that she wanted to be a comedian since she was 6 years old, what it’s like receiving ‘notes’ from casting directors, and…
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Victoria Arlen is an ESPN personality, Actress, Speaker, and former American paralympian swimmer. At 11 years old, Victoria was diagnosed with two rare autoimmune conditions and was locked in her own body for four years. Unable to communicate with the outside world, Victoria had to find her own path and inner light to keep moving forward. She share…
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Megan Devine is a Psychotherapist, Writer, Grief Advocate, and Communication Expert dedicated to helping others live through their hardest experiences. She created an online community and resource that helps people learn the skills they need to love themselves – and each other – better. In this episode, J.R. talks to Megan about her journey and how…
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Raphael, Donatello, Pinky and Carl Wheezer get to introduce J.R.'s guest this week, Rob Paulsen! Rob is one of the most beloved voice actors of all time and is best known for his roles such as Raphael and Donatello from the animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yakko Warner, Dr. Otto Scratchansniff, and Pinky from Animaniacs and Pinky and t…
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Cristela Alonzo is a stand-up comedian that made TV history in 2014 by becoming the first Latina to create, write and star in a network TV sitcom named “Cristela”. Cristela was also the first Latina to star in a Disney Pixar movie when she starred as Cruz Ramirez in “Cars 3.” In this episode, Cristela shares some of the initial guilt she had when i…
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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American Pediatrician, Author, Award-Winning Scientist and a mother of four boys. She has been the Surgeon General of California since 2019 and is the first person appointed to that position. In this episode, J.R. interviews Dr. Harris about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), toxic stress, and what are its h…
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J.R. wants to start a band and asks his guest, Kechi Okwuchi, to join him. Kechi is a Singer, Motivational Speaker, Bullying Prevention Advocate, and a 2017 America’s Got Talent finalist. In this episode, J.R. chats with Kechi on how she grew her passion for music and went on to audition for America’s Got Talent. Kechi shares her recovery from a tr…
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Petal Modeste is an Associate Dean at Columbia Law School, overseeing Professional Advancement, Graduate Degree Programs and Executive Education. She is also the creator and host of the Parenting for the Future Podcast, which gives parents a new lens through which to understand the forces that shape our world as well as cutting-edge parenting tools…
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Happy Father’s Day! Today we have two special guests, Dan Vargas, who was featured in a previous podcast episode. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and now works in a nonprofit capacity to help veterans. And J.R. has his very own 9-year old daughter, Lauryn Anabelle on the show! Dan has been a big mentor and father figure to J.R. an…
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ia Stokes is a dancer that got her fame on TikTok for doing dances in her hospital room while she was battling leukemia. After a year-long journey, Tia is now finally in remission. She shares her journey on this week’s episode and why it’s so important to leave people smiling, in joy, and happy. So much good has come from documenting her cancer exp…
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Raghunath Cappo is an American punk rock musician, best known as the vocalist for the band Youth of Today, who has experienced many rebirths. Today, he is an avid Yoga Teacher, Hare Krishna community member, and an advocate of the raw food lifestyle and diet. However, his story doesn’t end there. Raghunath made a trip to India where he spent over s…
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Ingrid Vanderveldt is the Chairman and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women (EBW), EBW Distributors (a division of EBW2020) & Vanderveldt Global Investments. Ingrid has been named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 Global Leaders, ranked #1 “Super Connector” by Fast Company, and is the recipient of the Forbes & Northwestern Mutual Global “Entrepreneur in Ex…
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Antwone Fisher was born in prison to a single mother and grew up in foster care before joining the United States Navy. Antwone had a hard life and spent 14 years of his childhood being abused physically, verbally, and sexually by his foster parents. His life story has been made into a movie where Denzel Washington plays him. Antwone shares a little…
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Gina Chavez is an American bilingual Latin-folk singer, and songwriter who has been performing since 2004, releasing her first recording in 2007. She's made her presence known with her work in El Salvador, being named one of 11 southern iconic women who have left a beautiful footprint across the south. Her work in El Salvador continues to make a wo…
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Caleb Campbell is a well-known emotional wellness speaker and workshop facilitator that specializes in organizational effectiveness, development and change management. Caleb's keynotes and strategies help cultivate safe inclusive environments while helping maximize the employee experience through systems designed to help foster a deeper sense of co…
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Anna Marie Johnson Teague and Ted Bunch are the co-authors of The Book of Dares, a new book that discusses the male experience and how to overcome stereotypes and build healthy masculinity in our young boys. This isn’t just a book for men either! Everyone of all genders can benefit from this book to better understand a man’s upbringing and why some…
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By the age of 22, Charles Clark was a 3 time National Champion, 10 times All American, and placed as the 6th fastest man in the world at IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany. He was living his dream and was one year away from inking his first shoe deal as a track and field superstar. On the outside, he was thriving, but his inner champion wa…
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Tyler Campbell was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2007 but would continue to pursue football for two more years before the neurologist permanently sidelined Tyler’s dreams to play in the NFL. His journey into football was not easy, having lost multiple scholarships due to underage drinking, Tyler knew he had an uphill battle to take if h…
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J.R. sits down in this solo episode to talk about his time in Iraq and what it was like to serve the U.S. Military. He shares a little bit about what he learned as a young 19-year-old man being exposed to the world, the war, and more for the very first time. It’s a culture shock, and no one can really — truly — prepare you for the effects war has o…
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Rebecca Alexander is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Psychotherapist, and Disability Rights Advocate. Rebecca was diagnosed with a rare condition that would leave her blind and deaf over the course of her lifetime. When she had to use a cane to walk for the very first time, she cried. Today, she shares her experiences and how her genetic disorder has n…
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Tommi Vincent is a chef, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and writer best known as the matriarch of VINCENT COUNTRY, a lifestyle movement created to inspire, uplift and reflect positive family images. She is also the wife of Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President of NFL Football Operations and former All-Pro NFL cornerback. Tommi has built an ex…
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Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. She is Nike’s first female spokeswoman and the Co-Founder of XPT and Executive Member of Laird Superfood. Gabby shares how volleyball saved her, what it was like growing up on an island with nothing to do, and the lesso…
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Heather Thomson envisions the goals that she wants to achieve and then does whatever it takes to make them happen. It is from this experience that Thomson has garnered 25+ years of fashion experience under her belt, including serving as Design Director for the Sean “Diddy” Combs line, Sean John, and Co-Creative Director alongside Beyoncé Knowles an…
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Johana Orellana immigrated to this country when she was 9 years old from El Salvador. As a young girl she had aspirations of having a career in a leadership role. Becoming a young mom at 19, detoured her path but gave her a new perspective. She could be a great mom and show her daughter that she could still be successful in her career. She had the …
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Shannon Kane is a friend, mother, entrepreneur and an American actress best known for her roles on ABC’s All My Children, Hollywood Heights, and her breakout role in the film Brooklyn’s Finest. She is currently starring on UMC’s new six part psychological thriller, Terror Lake Drive. Shannon and I became fast friends when we played opposite each ot…
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David Shurna and Tom Lillig co-authored the book, What’s Within You: Your Roadmap to Living Life with No Barriers and they both co-founded, No Barriers USA. David is also the Executive Director and Tom is the Director of Account Management and the Board President. Their start goes back 17 years ago when the two of them decided it was time to create…
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Who has helped you become the person you are today? For me, it’s been Daniel E. Vargas. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and served in Desert Storm. After retiring from the military, he transitioned into the nonprofit world and has dedicated himself to helping veterans. He found me two years after my injury and the rest is history.…
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Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She serves as the President of the Travis Manion Foundation, a non-profit born from the passing of her brother, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 2…
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On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. Today, Travis helps oth…
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Kendall is a natural-born fighter who empowers her followers to find their voice and believe in their inner strength. Kendall is a dynamic athlete, with a background in professional cheerleading, gymnastics, dance and boxing. Kendall’s peloton classes have kicked my butt, my wife’s butt, and even our young daughter’s butt, and it’s completely worth…
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Tony Waller is the Vice President of Constituent Relations and Racial Equity at Walmart, the host of Walmart’s Real Talk At The Barber Shop and currently spearheading several campaigns surrounding the company’s commitment to community wellness, health and racial equity. Tony was born in the U.S. but raised in Puerto Rico. His family moved back to t…
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Rob Mack is a Positive Psychology expert, Executive Coach, and Author of “Happiness from the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment”. When Rob was in his early twenties, he wanted to end his life, but there was something in him that made him stop and re-evaluate his situation. His life was going well on the surface, so why was he so unhappy…
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Alejandra Campoverdi is the Founder of Well Woman Health, a breast cancer survivor, a women’s health advocate, and the host of Pod is a Woman. She was recently featured in the documentary, Inheritance, that details her journey with undergoing preventive, life altering surgery to remove her breasts in the hope of reducing her risk for breast cancer.…
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Rosie Mercado was the girl with self-esteem issues, but through inner work, she has turned her life around and reinvented herself through self-love and gratitude. She was a plus-size model that underwent a 240-pound weight loss journey, where her story went viral. Rosie was named 2019 PEOPLE magazine en Español’s “Top 25 Most Powerful Latinas”. On …
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Sam Morris is the Founder of Zen Warrior Training and has a powerful presence about himself that is unlike anything my wife and I have experienced. At the age of 24, Sam was in a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver which left him paraplegic. Sam used his breath to connect with his soul and overcome the feelings of guilt and regret from h…
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Description: Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy and went on to be a fighter pilot on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. However, on his 75th mission, with only five days before he was scheduled to return home, Charlie was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8x8 foot cell. He spent 6 years as a POW in Vietnam and…
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Liz Murray’s “Homeless to Harvard” story has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, made into a Lifetime original movie and chronicled in her book “Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard”. Liz grew up with two parents addicted to drugs and eventually became homeless at the age of 15. She learned…
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Tony Porter is an author, educator and activist working to advance social justice issues. As the co-founder and CEO of A CALL TO MEN, Tony is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy, respectful manhood. Tony’s 2010 TED Talk has been named by GQ Magazine as one of the “Top 10 TED Talks E…
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