• Episode 99: James Ferguson on Seeking Joy & Beating the Odds
    Sep 17 2026

    Host: Danny Bader
    Guest: James Ferguson

    In this episode Danny sits down with James Ferguson, AKA „Confetti Man". James is a culture-expert, keynote speaker, and best-selling author.

    James shares his inspiring message about how he beat the odds with cancer & culture. Sharing the connection between battling and beating cancer to navigating the ever-changing culture landscape by simply seeking the good & celebrating it daily, through his purpose driven mission to Seek the Good & Celebrate!

    James Ferguson's: Instagram Website LinkedIn YouTube TikTok

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 98: Angela Conicelli on Work-Life Balance & Leadership
    Aug 27 2026

    Host: Danny Bader

    Guest: Angela Conicelli

    "You don't need to have it all figured out."

    What if the answers you've been searching for were already inside you? You just needed the right questions to dig them out. If you've been about to make a change for way too long, circling the same decision and researching every angle until the window closes; busy, but really not quite moving. Then this episode is speaking directly to you.

    Angela Conicelli's: Instagram Website

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 97: John O'Leary and Choosing to Truly Live
    Jul 30 2026

    Host: Danny Bader

    Guest: John O'Leary

    Expected to die. Now teaching others how to truly live. In today's episode, Danny sits down with John O'Leary.

    As a nine-year-old boy, John was burned on 100% of his body and given less than

    one percent chance to live. His amazing journey of survival illustrates the incredible

    power of the human spirit.

    Today, John is an inspirational speaker who has taught millions of people around

    the world how to Live Inspired. He is the author of the National Bestselling books

    ON FIRE and IN AWE and the host of the top-rated "Live Inspired Podcast." And the

    movie SOUL ON FIRE -inspired by John's story- was released nationwide by Sony's

    AFFIRM Films on October 10, debuting as the #5 movie in the nation and earning

    heartfelt praise from audiences everywhere.

    John O'Leary's: FaceBook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube Bio

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    40 mins
  • Title: Episode 96: Tom Tabler on Careers & Leadership
    Jul 1 2026

    Host: Danny Bader
    Guest: Tom Tabler

    In this episode Danny sits down with Tom Tabler. Tom built a career that spanned over 36 years in the hotel business, eventually working his way up to important leadership positions at Marriott. Sit back & enjoy this conversation between Danny and one of his dearest friends (some would even say brothers) Tom Tabler.

    In this episode Danny and Tom discuss:

    • Leadership.
    • Building a long-lasting career.
    • Mentorship.
    • Faith.

    Tom Tabler's: FaceBook X (Twitter) Bio

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 95: James Laughlin on Doing Less while Achieving More
    Jun 3 2026

    Host: Danny Bader
    Guest: James Laughlin

    In this episode Danny sits down with James Laughlin. James has dedicated his life to helping others to achieve more without over-taxing themselves. He's a seven times world-champion, has coached high-performers from prime ministers to Formula One teams, and is the author of Habits of High Performers.

    In this episode Danny and James discuss:

    • Striving for success without destroying your life.
    • Resilience.

    James Laughlin's: FaceBook Instagram Website

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 94: Jenn Mueller on Overcoming Lifer-Altering Interruptions
    Apr 29 2026

    Host: Danny Bader

    Guest: Jenn Mueller

    We all know that life doesn't always go as planned. Sometimes we find ourselves progressing down one path, only for life to stop us in our tracks, interrupt our plans, and change our trajectory.

    In this episode of The Back to Life Podcast Danny sits down for a chat with Jenn Mueller. Cancer interrupted Jenn's life, dramatically changing her outlook. Her resilient human-spirit allowed her journey through cancer to transform her. She began to feel gratitude more intensely, and understand her purpose more clearly. Jenn's story is one of trust, perserverance, and determination to keep going forward; even if that means walking through the fire.

    In this episode Danny and Jenn discuss:

    • Gratitude.
    • Dealing with Life-Changing Interruptions.
    • Resilience.
    • Purpose.
    • Strength to Keep Moving


    „Interruption is often where awakening begins".

    Jenn Mueller's: FaceBook Instagram

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 93: Phil Vassar on Gratitude & Embracing Life to the Fullest Everyday
    Apr 8 2026

    Host: Danny Bader
    Guest: Phil Vassar

    What does it mean to rise to the very top of what you could only dream was possible, only to suddenly find yourself face-to-face with your own mortality?

    In this episode Danny sits down with Phil Vassar, an acclaimed Nashville Country-artist with a successful career spanning three decades. His life ground to a sudden halt when he suffered an un-expected heart-attack, followed by a stroke. Phil's recovery inspired him to embrace a new calmer, grateful outlook on life.

    In this episode Danny and Phil discuss:

    • Gratitude.
    • Recovery.
    • Embracing life everyday.


    "Everybody wants to know what it means to come back to life." - Phil Vassar

    Phil Vasser's: Website FaceBook Instagram Spotify

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & other major podcast platforms.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 92: Jonelle Marie Carter & the Power of Mindset, Courage, & Self-Talk
    Mar 18 2026

    Host: Danny Bader

    Guest: Jonelle Marie Carter

    What does it mean to take back your life, reclaim your lost identity, and overcome the barriers within your own mind as you start again after profound loss?

    In this episode Danny sits down with Jonelle Marie Carter, a singer whose life was up-ended by a cancer diagnosis that eventually lead to the loss of her singing voice (literally). After waking up from life-changing surgery, Jonelle felt like a completely different person. She had lost a critical part of who she was. The singing-voice in which she had tied up so much of her identity and her career was gone. Faced with the choice to accept defeat or choose to embrace her struggle, Jonelle learned to lean into her strength, challenge her anxiety, and re-discover her voice.

    In this episode Danny and Jonelle discuss:

    • The power of mind-set.
    • The value and importance of self-talk.
    • Leadership.
    • The courage to trust your voice.


    "Confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build."

    Jonelle Marie Carter's: Website FaceBook Instagram TikTok

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    38 mins