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# Bold Journeys

Grit. Adventure. Faith.

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- [Home](https://boldjourneys.co/) - Our mission is to inspire courageous transformation in all of us through stories of grit, adventure, and faith.
- [Our Journey](https://boldjourneys.co/about/) - OUR JOURNEY Our Mission Meet Rob Start Your Journey Our Mission All around us, are people overcoming extraordinary challenges. Where do they find the resilience and perseverance to move forward? At Bold Journeys, we share stories of grit, adventure, and faith from those whose journeys have both tested them and shaped who they’ve become. Hosted
- [Subscribe](https://boldjourneys.co/subscribe/) - THROUGH THE FIRE Just Launched – An Inspirational Newsletter with Stories of Grit, Adventure, and Faith Host Rob Spee shares weekly wisdom, reflections and insights drawn from the stories told on the Bold Journeys Podcast. Get Through The Fire and learn how you can: Gain strength from adversity. Find faith through uncertainty Live boldly embracing
- [BJ Podcast](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/) - Bold Journeys Podcast Beyond the Barrier: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Success — Part 2 Listen to episode An Adrenaline Junkie’s Quest for Meaning – Part 2 Listen to episode An Adrenaline Junkie’s Quest for Meaning (Part 1) Listen to episode Navigating Faith and Doubt: Is There Historical Proof Jesus Rose from the Dead? Listen to
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## BJ Podcasts

- [Beyond the Barrier: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Success — Part 2](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/beyond-the-barrier-physical-mental-and-spiritual-success-part-2/) - In Part 2 of my conversation with endurance athlete and performance coach JD Tremblay, we go deeper into what it really takes to break through the barriers holding you back — physically, mentally, and spiritually. JD opens up about the systems he...
- [An Adrenaline Junkie’s Quest for Meaning - Part 2](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/an-adrenaline-junkies-quest-for-meaning-part-2/) - Part 2 of my conversation with John Graham picks up where the chaos left off. After years of chasing danger, John finally has to face the fallout. He's led on a spiritual journey and a moment at sea that forces him to choose what kind of man he is...
- [An Adrenaline Junkie’s Quest for Meaning (Part 1)](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/an-adrenaline-junkies-quest-for-meaning-part-1/) - In Part 1 of my conversation with adventurer John Graham, we dig into his early years where adrenaline drove his decisions and danger became his drug of choice. John’s early life was shaped by a need to prove himself. That led him to mountain...
- [When Doing Hard Things Becomes the Only Way Forward: The Power of Pushing Your Limits](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/when-doing-hard-things-becomes-the-only-way-forward-the-power-of-pushing-your-limits/) - In this episode of Bold Journeys, we get real about what it means to push yourself — not for bragging rights, not for a medal, but because sometimes your life depends on it. For some people, a daily workout is enough to stay grounded. For others,...
- [Navigating Faith and Doubt: Is There Historical Proof Jesus Rose from the Dead?](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/navigating-faith-and-doubt-is-there-historical-proof-jesus-rose-from-the-dead/) - In this episode of Bold Journeys, we dig into one of the most important questions anyone wrestling with faith eventually faces: Is there real historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? New Testament scholar and author Dr. Mike Licona...
- [Faith on the Fairway: Choosing Purpose Over Security](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/faith-on-the-fairway-choosing-purpose-over-security/) - Do you question your calling in life? What if your calling isn’t what you planned? In this episode, I sit down with Norrie Steyn to talk through the twists and turns that have shaped his life. He grew up in a small South African town, moved across...
- [The Fighter Pilot’s Guide to Growth, Accountability, and Performance](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/the-fighter-pilots-guide-to-growth-accountability-and-performance/) - This is Part 2 of my conversation with Christian “Boo” Boucousis. We move beyond his origin story and into the mindset of a fighter pilot. As the CEO of Afterburner, Boo teaches teams how to implement a practical, no nonsense approach to clarity,...
- [From Darkness to Light: How Survivors Reclaim Their Power After Narcissistic Trauma](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/from-darkness-to-light-how-survivors-reclaim-their-power-after-narcissistic-trauma/) - In this episode, Host Rob Spee sits down with survivor and holistic healer Deanna Scaldaferri, whose twenty‑year relationship with a narcissist nearly cost her her voice, her safety, and her sense of self. Deanna opens the door on what these...
- [After the Mission: A Fighter Pilot’s Path to Purpose](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/after-the-mission-a-fighter-pilots-path-to-purpose/) - Christian “Boo” Boucousis flew nearly 1,600 missions as an Australian fighter pilot before life forced him into a completely different path. He talks about what happens when the mission ends—how operating at the peak of the stress curve,...
- [Divine Intervention: Finding Joy After Trauma and Homelessness](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/divine-intervention-finding-joy-after-trauma-and-homelessness/) - Josette Pelatan’s story is a study in grit, faith, and the long road back from trauma. Born into addiction, adopted across an ocean, and later navigating life in the U.S. alone at sixteen, she carried years of anger, complex PTSD, and misdiagnosed...
- [How to Stay Resilient & Optimistic: Lessons from a Mindfulness Guru](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/how-to-stay-resilient-optimistic-lessons-from-a-mindfulness-guru/) - Hit by a COVID‑related brain stroke, the doctors told Professor M.S. Rao he wouldn't survive. Then when he does survive, but is left paralyzed on his right side, doctors told him he would never walk again. He refused to accept that ending. In...
- [From Shame to Strength: How Honesty, Community, and Courage Sparked Transformation](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/from-shame-to-strength-how-honesty-community-and-courage-sparked-transformation/) - In this episode of Bold Journeys, I sit down with Lisa Robinson, Golden Retriever Wrangler, Weightlifting Enthusiast, and Mountain Climber. Lisa opens up about the long road from people‑pleasing and hidden shame to sobriety,...
- [Grit. Faith. Lesson From The First 10 Episodes](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/grit-faith-lesson-from-the-first-10-episodes/) - Ten episodes in, I'm taking a moment to pause and look at what Bold Journeys has already taught me —about grit, faith, resilience, and the power of simply beginning. Reflecting on the nine conversations with people who’ve pushed through fear,...
- [Overcoming Life's Hardest Challenges: Faith & the Warrior Mindset](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/overcoming-lifes-hardest-challenges-faith-the-warrior-mindset/) - What makes one person collapse under adversity while another rises? In this conversation, business leader turned sailor and Sailing Life Warriors founder Dave Mortell opens up about a life shaped by childhood abuse, near‑death medical crises, and...
- [Transformational Leadership: How Personal Growth Shapes Your Career](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/transformational-leadership-how-personal-growth-shapes-your-career/) - Transformational leadership isn’t something you inherit. It’s built through mindset, resilience, and the willingness to do the inner work. This episode of Bold Journeys goes deep into that process with Raj Gupta, Global Head of Partnerships at TCS...
- [Staying Calm When It Matters: Lessons from 300,000 Miles Offshore](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/staying-calm-when-it-matters-lessons-from-300000-miles-offshore/) - Some people chase adventure. Others build a life around it. Offshore captain Hank Schmitt has done both. In this conversation, Hank traces the long arc of his sailing life, from Long Island summers and high school racing, to oil rig shifts, boat work,...
- [From Infidelity to Redemption: How God Saved a Man and His Marriage](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/from-infidelity-to-redemption-how-god-saved-a-man-and-his-marriage/) - In this Bold Journeys conversation, host Rob Spee sits down with Carlos Hidalgo for a raw, unfiltered story of infidelity, redemption, and God’s relentless grace. Carlos opens up about growing up in church, learning to “perform” Christianity,...
- [How to Rewire Stress: The Power of Physical Intelligence and Surrender](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/how-to-rewire-stress-the-power-of-physical-intelligence-and-surrender/) - What if you could rewire stress from the inside out? In this episode of Bold Journeys, host Rob Spee explores how surrender, resilience, and a science‑backed practice called Physical Intelligence can transform the way you move through adversity....
- [Resilient Leadership: Lessons from Service, Failure, and Hard-Won Success](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/resilient-leadership-lessons-from-service-failure-and-hard-won-success/) - What does resilient leadership look like when the stakes are life‑and‑death? In this episode of Bold Journeys, Rob Spee sits down with MK Palmore — former Marine, retired FBI executive, cybersecurity leader, and now founder of his own enterprise...
- [Through Hell and Back: A Story of Faith and Endurance](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/through-hell-and-back-a-story-of-faith-and-endurance/) - Mitch Lewandowski’s story is a raw, unfiltered journey through illness, loss, faith, and triumph. It's the kind of adversity that reshapes a life. From a near‑fatal battle with COVID‑19 to a MRSA infection that almost cost him his leg — and...
- [How to Handle Life's Hardest Moments: A Mental Model for Resilience](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/build-grit-and-achieve-your-goals-with-systems-thinking/) - What if you could develop a systematic way to build grit and achieve your goals? 🌟 Join us in this profound episode as we explore Jay McBain’s journey of systems thinking—a way of living that’s both practical and transformative. Jay McBain is...
- [Climb Beyond Your Limits: Lessons from the World’s Tallest Mountains](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/climb-beyond-your-limits-lessons-from-the-worlds-tallest-mountains/) - Join us for a powerful episode of Bold Journeys as we explore the real‑world mountaineering experiences of Louise McEvoy, a high-altitude mountaineer who has summited 6 of the Seven Summits ⛰️ including Mt. Everest. Louise breaks down what...
- [Introducing Bold Journeys: Stories of Grit, Adventure and Faith](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/introducing-bold-journeys-stories-of-grit-adventure-and-faith/) - Introducing The Bold Journeys Podcast, where we inspire you to find hope, resilience and strength in challenging times of adversity. Hosted by Rob Spee, this podcast will feature tales of courageous transformation and defying all the odds. This...
- [The Grit, Adventure, and Faith Behind the Channel Journeys Pivot - CJ182](https://boldjourneys.co/bj-podcast/the-grit-adventure-and-faith-behind-the-channel-journeys-pivot-cj182/) - Hello, Channel Pros! Welcome to the final episode of Channel Journeys—a moment that’s both nostalgic and exciting. After celebrating our voyage with highlights from ten fantastic guests in the last episode, it’s time to chart a new course toward...