💥 Meet Traci Kristine O'Brien 💥

My wife Traci Kristine OBrien is one of the bravest, most resilient people I know — and on Monday, you’ll hear why.

Her career took her across the globe, serving as a civilian with the U.S. Government and Department of the Army. She was deployed not once, not twice, but THREE times to Iraq and Afghanistan. Not in a combat role — but in the thick of it. Mortars hit their bases. Danger was constant. And yet, she showed up, did the work, and made a difference.

She’s seen things most of us can’t imagine. And she’s finally sharing her story — the grit, the chaos, the humanity — in her own words.

🎙️hear Traci’s journey. It’s raw, powerful, and unforgettable. Funny too. We had a blast doing this one.

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🎙️ Taking Chances – Why Not You? is back with a powerhouse episode featuring the one and only John DeDoncker

He’s 61 years old. He’s a 9-time Leadville Trail 100 finisher. He’s crushed the Lead Challenge. And he’s still out there doing what most people only dream of—finishing one of the hardest 100-mile trail races on the planet 💪

📉 Finisher rate? Around 50% each year.

👴 Over 60? Less than 25%.

🔥 John? Still getting it done.

We dive deep into: 🏃‍♂️ Training strategies

🥗 Nutrition that fuels the grind

🧢 Gear that works

🧠 Coaching insights

🎯 Tips for crossing that elusive finish line

If you’ve ever wondered how someone keeps showing up, year after year, and defying the odds—this episode is your blueprint.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and maybe start asking yourself…

Why not me?

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🎙️ Taking Chances – Why Not You?

🎤 Andy Yohe – He’s a living testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of sport to heal and elevate. Born with hockey in his blood, he started on the roller rinks of Bettendorf, Iowa as a member of the Young Guns.

But in 1994, everything changed—an accident left him without both legs. Most would’ve called it the end. But for Yohe, it was just the beginning of a new kind of fight.

Fast forward to 2003: he’s back on the ice, this time with the RIC Blackhawks, and his scoring touch is undeniable.

By 2006, he’s representing Team USA in Torino, Italy, helping secure a bronze 🥉 at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Four years later in Vancouver? Gold 🏆🥇.

And in 2014, after a three-season break, he returns—not just as a player, but as captain of the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team, leading them to another gold in Sochi. 🏆🥇🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Three Paralympic medals. Two World Championship podiums. And a legacy that stretches far beyond the rink.

Andy Yohe (thank you!)