A Close Call with Death

Epic interview experience with Adam Nugent on his podcast called " Burn Up" where we talked about my podcase "A Close Call With Death" and how our themes parallel. How we as human beings can find life again when we might have nearly lost our lives. Thank you Adam for the amazing conversation!z

Curtis Marsh..... Larger than life and impactful in our community with messages of resilience and stamina after going through some very tough times in his life. Curtis talks about how weighed down we can get in life like a backpack full of rocks and horse manure and how we can persevere through those times to fine joy and happiness in the life we have ahead. Never give in and give up. You have such a beautiful opportunity for family and connection if you hang in there. Thanks big man for coming on the show! Bless you brother!

This episode shares the remarkable story of Mark Judge, who, just a few years ago, had a profound near-death experience. Mark became gravely ill after developing a severe infection that led to sepsis, and medical teams fought tirelessly to keep him alive.In this conversation, Mark recounts what happened, how the experience unfolded, and the deep impact it has had on his life—and on those he has since shared this sacred journey with. His reflections offer a powerful message that may change the way you see the world, the people around you, and the gift of simply being alive.Thank you, Mark, for sharing your extraordinary story of survival, insight, and gratitude.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Heather VanBorum, who survived a devastating accident just five days before Christmas in 2021. While walking through a Costco parking lot in Murray, Utah, Heather was tragically struck by a car—an event that left her with life-threatening injuries, including the traumatic loss of both legs.Thanks to the quick actions of a courageous Good Samaritan, who applied two tourniquets to stop the critical blood loss, Heather's life was saved in those crucial moments. Remarkably, her husband Dan—an ER trauma surgeon—was just 200 yards away, finishing a long shift at the nearby hospital.Tune in to hear Heather's breathtaking story of resilience, survival, and gratitude, and learn how she’s navigating life today after nearly losing it all.Heather, thank you so much for joining us and sharing your incredible journey.

Click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob937/episodes/Episode-63-A-Close-Call-With-Death-with-guest-Bobby-Maximus-e2qrci8/a-abkgti3 In light of Veterans Day this session talks about life as we face it with someone who has trained special opps men and women in our Military that put it all on the line for all of us and for that sacrifice I am grateful. Bobby Maximus is a powerhouse in the world of fitness, ranked among the top 100 Men's Fitness workout giants, and a highly accomplished UFC fighter. Not only has he transformed his own body, but he has also helped countless men and women achieve healthier, happier lives—regardless of their athletic background. Bobby's journey took a dramatic turn when he faced a life-threatening illness that nearly took his life, causing him to lose over 60 pounds in the process. Through this experience, he gained a deep understanding of how fragile life can be and how important it is to embrace each day as a gift. In this episode, we dive into Bobby's incredible story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Thanks, Bobby, for being on the show!

In this episode, we sit down with @Kristi Whittingham, who experienced a harrowing close call while vacationing in Oahu, Hawaii, to celebrate a friend's birthday. While crossing a highway with her friends, Kristi was nearly run down by a driver who swerved directly at her, seemingly intent on causing harm. Join us as Kristi recounts the details of that fateful day. We’re grateful to have you on our show, Kristi, and we’re truly blessed to hear your story!

In this episode I sat down with Matt Oehler again for a part 2 because in the first recording, Matt shared with me the intense experience he had as a young man in New York actually witnessing 911 as it happened.  Then, offering aid as a trained Marine reserve attend to the injured and the dead that day, to going full time into the Marines to serve our country in Iraq surviving one of the areas most deadly attacks on his group to now, years later having served our country again as a law enforcement officer putting his life on the line year after year and what we can learn from that.  We ran out of time in the first session and part two needed to be heard.  As I sat and listened to Matt unfold his story of law enforcement, I realized even more clearly that he is a good man, a husband, father, and son.  He loves to serve others.  He would do anything to help another in trouble.  And we sit back and hear judgement against these good men and women to serve and this behind the scene needed to be heard by not only me but anyone out there wanting to know some truth about these heroic people!  Matt had many close calls with death in these years of Laws enforcement and he saw death take place all around him for years.  That changes ones perspective on life and how precious it is.  Matt gets that!  Thanks again Matt for your devoted service to all of us. 

Nikki has a fascinating story of surviving a traumatic accident in New York City where she was hit by a car while walking through an intersection at night near China Town.  Nikki flew over 30 feet ultimately landing on her head causing extensive damage to her left side of her head and suffering from major damage to bones and vital organs on her left side.  Nikki has survived this accident and is still alive to share with us how you get though something like that and still go on and love others and stay vital in the success of others around her in this life.  Nikki is one tough and resilient person and it was a pleasure to sit down with her.  Thank you Nikki!  *This recording has some technical issues with added vibration and added double voice.  That goes away quickly. Thank you for understanding as this story would have been difficult to record all over again.  

Teri Benson is our guest on the show bringing with her the story of her Aortic Dissection.  This heart and major heart valve / artery malfunction left her without a heartbeat for over 25 minutes as a talented surgical team operated on her for 18+ hours and brought her not only back to life, but she was able to continue her active life ever since. Teri has written a book called "How my ordinary became extraordinary," telling her story of going from healthy and active to near death in a moment. This story is hers of fighting back and living to tell about it.

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Matagi. Sam is a young Samoan man who while working in the cold in Colorado, in a bucket truck for the power company, had 14,700 volts of electricity enter his body leaving him severely injured, ultimately losing both of his hands. Sam's remarkable journey takes us into that day and the countless days beyond of recuperation and challenges that only made Sam stronger and have a mind and heart that defines him, NOT his hands. This Close Call With Death left all of us with someone who can lift and inspire others in our world around us. Now, let Sam lift you up.........