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Featuring very special people who go above and beyond to use their unselfish acts to help others. Featuring people who kicked life's butt and rose above the challenges of their lives to persevere.
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- Yesterday56 min
It's Always Too Early to Quit: A Marine's Journey Through Trauma to Purpose
Jay Setchell, a U.S. Marine and author of "The Strength Within You, It's Always Too Early to Quit", shares his remarkable story of surviving multiple life-threatening accidents, dozens of surgeries, and long recoveries. His experiences reveal how perseverance and inner strength can carry you through the hardest challenges. In this episode Jay discusses his military service, near-death moments, rehabilitation, and the mindset that kept him moving forward. He offers practical encouragement and a roadmap for anyone facing adversity, showing that quitting is not the answer when purpose is unfolding. Sponsors: Laszlo Suhajda, author of "Twelve Bells to Freedom https://amzn.to/3NVw0Y5 Adam Ferguson, author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" https://amzn.to/40MX3aU TelewellnessMD -Click link for information and a special 25% Discount on your first order https://telewellnessmd.com/?afmc=itsawrapwithrap Online-Therapy.com-Click link for a 20% discount on 1st visit https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c? offer_id=2&aff_id=3556 Links: neverquittrying.com jay@neverquittrying.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town: The Sleep in Heavenly Peace Origin Story
Host Ron Rapaport talks with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, about how a 2012 garage build turned into a nationwide nonprofit that makes and delivers beds for children in need. The episode explores the organization’s origin, the chapter model and volunteer build days, memorable delivery stories, leadership lessons, funding, and how listeners can donate, volunteer, or start a chapter. Through the simple mission "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town," SHP has mobilized communities to deliver tens of thousands of beds and transform lives. Sponsors: Adam Ferguson, author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" Barbara Grassey, author of "American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60" Blue Sky CBD-Click link for a 20% Discount on first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: shpbeds.org lukemickelson@shpbeds.org https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- 4 weeks ago38 min
The Things Kids Need to Do Before You Buy Them a Phone
Host Ron Rapaport interviews Adam Ferguson, a parent and author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" discussing one of today's most pressing parenting issues: When and how children should be introduced to smartphones. Rather than focusing solely on restrictions, Adam emphasizes preparation, accountability, emotional maturity, and trust. His work resonates with parents, educators and caregivers seeking a balanced guidance that prioritizes character over convenience. Sponsors: Barbara Grassey, author of "American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60" Adam Ferguson, author of "The Things You Have to Do Before I Buy You a Phone" Blue Sky CBD- Click link to save 20% on first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: beforethephone.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- May 12, 202650 min
Reinventing Life After 60: One Woman's Move to Portugal
Host Ron Rapaport interviews Barbara Grassey, author of American Expat, Moving Abroad Solo After 60, about her bold relocation to Portugal and practical advice for mature adults seeking reinvention abroad. They cover visas, healthcare, finances, cultural adjustments, making friends, and the importance of scouting trips and flexibility when building a new life oveseas. Sponsors: TeleWellnessMD-Click link for a podcast special 25% discount on first order https://telewellnessmd.com/?afmc=itsawrapwithrap Blue Sky CBD-Click link for 20% discount on first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Online-Therapy.com Click link for a 20% off discount on first session https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=3556 Links: https://barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/welcome-to-my-expat-golden-girl-life Substack: My Expat Golden Girl Life https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- May 5, 202659 min
Chai on Life: Quilts, Chai, and Reinventing Yourself at Any Age
In this episode of It's a Wrap with Rap, Lorie Kleiner Eckert—writer, storyteller, quilter, and author of Chai on Life—shares warm, candid stories about family, faith, and personal reinvention. She discusses turning quilts into books, finding meaning in everyday moments, and the Jewish idea of "chai" as a life-affirming theme. Lorie offers practical advice on writing, staying resilient through life changes, and taking one small step each day toward a new life. The conversation is full of humility, humor, and heartfelt takeaways meant to inspire readers of all ages. Sponsors: Barbara Grassey, author of "American Expat-Moving Abroad Solo After 60 Jay Setchell, author of "The Strength Within You It's Always Too Soon to Quit" Blue Sky CBD-Click link to order and receive 20% off first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: loriekleinereckert.com Etsy: lorie kleiner eckert https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- Apr 22, 20261h 3m
Lisa Johnson-Overcoming the Challenges of Toxic Relationships
Host Ron Rapaport discusses with certified domestic violence expert, advocate, high-conflict divorce coach, and author of the critically acclaimed book "Been There, Got Out" Lisa Johnson, about helping survivors to seek clarity, strength and a way forward. Lisa, who is not a lawyer, represented herself through scores of court appearances and her case was published in the Connecticut Law Journal in 2021 and her live testimony contributed to the passage of "Jennifer's Law", one of the first U.S. laws to expand the legal definition of domestic violence to include "coercive control" which is financial or emotional abuse. Sponsors: Lorie Kleiner Eckert, author of "Chai on Life" Jay Setchell, author of "The Strength Within You; It's Always Too Soon to Quit" Blue Sky CBD-use link to order for a 20% discount on first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: https://beentheregotout.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- Apr 8, 20261h 1m
Joel Steele, Flip Your Life Switch: From Rock Bottom to Purposeful Success
Host Ron Rapaport interviews Joe Steele, entrepreneur and author of Life Switch, about overcoming major setbacks—bankruptcy, brushes with jail, and burnout—and rebuilding a life of purpose. They explore Steele’s core philosophy of living "on" versus "off," the three P’s (potential, passion, purpose), practical habits for staying activated, and one actionable step listeners can take today to begin their own transformation. Sponsors: Author Lorie Kleiner Eckert-"Chai on Life" Author Jay Setchell-"The Strength Within You, It's Always Too Soon to Quit! Blue Sky CBD-Use link to order and receive 20% off 1st order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: https://bookjoelsteele.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
- Mar 25, 20261h 2m
Super Survivor: Judy Kim Cage’s Unbelievable Comeback After Stroke
In this episode Ron Rapaport interviews Judy Kim Cage, author of Super Survivor, about her life-changing hemorrhagic stroke and remarkable recovery. Judy discusses how denial, resistance, and persistence shaped her healing journey, the challenges of rehabilitation, navigating long-term disability, and the gratitude and purpose she found afterward. Listeners will hear practical hope, peer mentoring insights, and why recovery can lead to a renewed life. Sponsors: Jay Setchell, author of "The Strength Within You: It's always Too Soon to Quit" Lorie Kleiner Eckert, author of "Chai on Life" Blue Sky CBD -use link below to order and save 20% https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: IG: @judykimcagetheauthorpage E: judycage14@gmail.com https://itsawrapwithrap.com
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