Life’s Tough: YOU can be TOUGHER! Podcast
Hosted by Dustin Plantholt

Dustin Plantholt, CEO & Founder of Life’s Tough Media and LifesTough.com, is an author, entrepreneur, film actor/producer, motivator, zealous life enthusiast, and host of the esteemed Life’s Tough: YOU can be TOUGHER! inspirational podcast. Dustin’s mission is to help transform the lives of as many people as possible. In his upcoming memoir, “Life’s Tough: YOU Can Be TOUGHER!,” Dustin shares his profound story of a most troubling and challenging upbringing—abandoned by both parents at an early age—and how he overcame the multitude of obstacles put before him to become a successful entrepreneur, highly sought-after motivational speaker, loving husband, adoring father and most importantly, a compassionate, empathetic and supportive human being. Dustin declares, “We are going to spark a movement and we are going to change the world, one heart at a time, freeing others from shame, guilt and anger. It’s life … life is tough … but YOU can be tougher!”
Along with Host Dustin Plantholt, guests and listeners share their real and vulnerable life stories of overcoming unique challenges and struggles to inspire and motivate each other towards personal fortitude, healing, growth and empowerment. The Life’s Tough Podcast is inspired by the life story and journey of Host Dustin PlantHolt. The Podcast is geared toward men and women ages 18 and older.

Ever Been Ghosted By Christmas Past
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 26: Ever Been Ghosted By Christmas Past Chapter 26: PJ has a habit of trying to connect with Nancy at Christmas and 1995 is

What Do The Contents Of Your Fridge Say About You?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 25: What Do The Contents Of Your Fridge Say About You? Chapter 25: In December 1995, when Nancy once again ejects PJ from her

What Are You Most Thankful For?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 24: What Are You Most Thankful For? Chapter 24: It is November 1995 and for the first time in more than five years, Nancy

What’s Her Favourite Colour?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 23: What’s Her Favourite Colour? Chapter 23: After some time apart, Nancy and PJ question how well they really know each other. Looking for

Are You A Good Self-Promotor?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 22: Are You A Good Self-Promotor? Chapter 22: It’s the fall of 1995 and just as Nancy and PJ’s orbits are getting closer in

Do You Jump Into Things Too Quickly?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 21: Do You Jump Into Things Too Quickly? Chapter 21: Nancy pulls an all-nighter with a band on their purple tour bus yet manages

Do You Try To Live Up To Family Expectations?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 20: Do You Try To Live Up To Family Expectations? Chapter 20: In the fall of 1995, both Nancy and PJ are in Toronto

Does Size Matter When It Comes To Shared Living Space
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 19: Does Size Matter When It Comes To Shared Living Space? Chapter 19: Working in the music industry, Nancy moves to Yonge & Eglinton

Remember That One Friend In Your Twenties?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 18: Remember That One Friend In Your Twenties? Chapter 18: PJ moves on from being a road comic to writing short films while Nancy

Why Do We Ignore The Signs In Relationships?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 17: Why Do We Ignore The Signs In Relationships? Chapter 17: Not by design, Nancy gets a foot in the music industry door in

Why Do You Take It So Personally?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 16: Why Do You Take It So Personally? Chapter 16: After five years of waiting around for PJ, Nancy is fed up and decides

Chapter 15: Where Were You Summer 1990?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 15: Where Were You Summer 1990? Chapter 15: It is winter ’95 and, for the first time since they met in 1990, Nancy and

Chapter 14: Is Your Bar Set Too High?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 14: Is Your Bar Set Too High? Chapter 14: After her summer in PEI comes to an abrupt end, Nancy finds herself back in

Chapter 13: When Did You Most Feel Out Of Control?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 13: When Did You Most Feel Out Of Control? Chapter 13: It is summer 1994. Before heading back to the east coast of Canada

How Many Podcast Downloads is Considered Good?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 33 – “How Many Podcast Downloads is Considered Good?” How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you

Ep. 32 – “Its Never Too Late To Make A Change About Your Podcast, 6 Reasons And Solutions”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 32 – “Its Never Too Late To Make A Change About Your Podcast, 6 Reasons And Solutions” Is it too late to make a change about

Chapter 12: What’s The Price Of Your Relationship?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 12: What’s The Price Of Your Relationship? Chapter 12: In the late spring of ’94, Nancy’s time as a teacher in Quebec is coming

Ep 31 – “Podcast SEO is Messy, Here Are 5 Tools to Help You Figure It Out”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 31 – “Podcast SEO is Messy, Here Are 5 Tools to Help You Figure It Out” What is SEO and why does it matter? Why cant

Chapter 11: Does a Relationship Need To Be Fed?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 11: Does a Relationship Need to be Fed? Rejected and living on her own outside of Montreal, Nancy’s weight issues are tough to digest

Ep 30 – “Making a Plan For Your Podcast Before You Start”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 30 – “Making a Plan For Your Podcast Before You Start” Why do so many podcasts fail? How do I keep from becoming a statistic? Do

From the Mountains to the Sea: Richard Wiese’s Incredible Journey as an Adventurer and Explorer
The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant Is podcasting really that important? Here at Life’s Tough Media, we say YES, and here’s

Guest Episode Michael & Mats from ÖTILLÖ Swimrun
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Guest Episode Michael & Mats from ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Nancy & PJ Finally Get Together is a podcast about timing and relationships. In our second Guest Episode, meet

Ep 29 – “What You Need To Know About YouTube Before Starting A Video Podcast with Koko Mendez”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 29 – “What You Need To Know About YouTube Before Starting A Video Podcast with Koko Mendez” Should I start a video Podcast? Can I be

Top Strategies for Developing Discipline and Achieving Success
The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant Is podcasting really that important? Here at Life’s Tough Media, we say YES, and here’s

Ep 28: “How Many Downloads Is Good For A Podcast?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 28 – “How Many Downloads Is Good For A Podcast?” How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the

Chapter 10: Does Living On Your Own Make You A Grown Up?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 10: Does Living On Your Own Make You A Grown Up? PJ and Nancy are each elated to be living on their own for

Ep 27: “Make sure that people can actually see your show: The main problem with podcasting”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 27 – Make sure that people can actually see your show: The main problem with podcasting Can everyone see your show in search? Can YOU see

Chapter 9: What type of relationship do you think you deserve?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 9: What type of relationship do you think you deserve? In September 1993, Nancy is deluded in believing her boyfriend from PEI is coming to live with

Ep 26: “The Opportunity Cost of NOT Having a Podcast…Are You Leaving Business On the Table?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep #26 – The Opportunity Cost of NOT Having a Podcast…Are You Leaving Business On the Table? What if you could pick and choose the people you

Ep 25: “How To Become A Guest On Another Podcast with Angie Trueblood from Podwize”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 25 – “How To Become A Guest On Another Podcast with Angie Trueblood from Podwize” How do I get to be a guest on another podcast?

The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant
The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant Is podcasting really that important? Here at

Chapter 8: Do You Believe Anything Is By Chance?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 8: Do You Believe Anything Is By Chance? Living hundreds of miles apart, Nancy and PJ cannot stop thinking about each other yet their lives

Chapter 7: Would you share your secrets?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 7: Would you share your secrets? The cold Quebec winter plunges Nancy into despair. She comes up with a plan to win PJ over

Building Self Confidence
When The Going Gets Tough “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” – Billy Ocean We live in a world where people are faced with many different problems, circumstances, and challenges in life.

Guest Episode Ryan & Sophie
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Guest Episode 1: Ryan & Sophie It may have taken two decades for Nancy & PJ to Finally Get Together but they are not the only couple

Chapter 6: Ever Asked Santa For A Boyfriend?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 6: Ever Asked Santa For A Boyfriend? After PJ’s mixed signals at the comedy club, Nancy is hoping for a Christmas miracle when he

Chapter 5: Is Saying I Love You Worth the Risk?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 5: Is Saying I Love You Worth the Risk? PJ invites Nancy to see him perform standup in Toronto at Christmas. Living in isolation in

Ep 24 – “Which Audio Editing Software Should I Use for A Podcast? 3 Options Based Off Of Your Budget”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep #24 – “Which Audio Editing Software Should I Use for A Podcast? 3 Options Based Off Of Your Budget” There are so many audio editing

Ep. #23 – “What’s the Difference Between Podcasting and Having A YouTube Channel, and Which One Should You Do?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #23 – “What’s the Difference Between Podcasting and Having A YouTube Channel, and Which One Should You Do?” What is the difference between a YouTube

Ep. 22 – “How to be invited to be a guest on another Podcast”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 22 – “How to be invited to be a guest on another Podcast” So want to be a guest on another person’s podcast. Be cautious,

Ep. #21 – “Is It Too Late To Start A Podcast?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #21 – “Is It Too Late To Start A Podcast?” Is it too late to start a podcast? It seems like everyone has a podcast, isn’t

Ep. 20 – “Podcast Data From 2022 and Predictions for Podcasting in 2023”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #20 – “Podcast Data From 2022 and Predictions for Podcasting in 2023” How many podcasts are there? Where is the market going? How many active podcasts

Ep. 19 – “Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To Be A Podcast Host?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 19 – “Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To Be A Podcast Host?” Is It Better To Be A Podcast Guest or To

Ep. 18 – “How to make money with a podcast, no matter what size audience you have through lead gen and networking”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 18 – “How to make money with a podcast, no matter what size audience you have through lead gen and networking” Do you have to have

Chapter 4: Have You Ever Had Drunken Regrets?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Episode 4: Have You Ever Had Drunken Regrets? In the days before mobile phones and the internet, Nancy and PJ have no contact for nearly

Chapter 3: Can Time Apart Fix a Relationship?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Episode 3: Can Time Apart Fix a Relationship? Still head over heels, Nancy decides to study abroad in the South of France for a year

Chapter 2: How Does It Go from So Right to So Wrong?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Episode 2: How Does It Go from So Right to So Wrong? Back in the real world after summer immersion, Nancy and PJ try to

Chapter 1: Is the First Kiss a Deal Breaker?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Episode 1: Is the First Kiss a Deal Breaker? Nancy and PJ did not expect to find love while studying French in Quebec. Yet a

Resolutions and Goal Setting
When The Going Gets Tough “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” – Billy Ocean We live in a world where people are faced with many different problems, circumstances, and challenges in life.

Ep. 17 – “What is the Best Equipment for My Home Podcast Studio If I Have A Big Budget”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 17 – “What is the Best Equipment for My Home Podcast Studio If I Have A Big Budget” I just had a conversation with a prospective

Ep. #16 – “DIY Podcast Home Studio kit, based on A Budget”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #16 – “DIY Podcast Home Studio kit, based on A Budget” Are you needing to sound like a million bucks without spending a million bucks? As

Ep. #15 – The Last Step In Becoming A Full-Time Podcast Producer
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #15 – The Last Step In Becoming A Full-Time Podcast Producer You have established an outline for how to create podcasts effectively and know you can

Ep. #14 – How to Sound Good on Your Podcast Without Buying Expensive Equipment
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #14 – How to Sound Good on Your Podcast Without Buying Expensive Equipment Why does my voice sound like I am recording through a can, while

Ep. #13 part 2 – How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Where To Find Clients
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #13 part 2 – How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Where To Find Clients How do you get clients as a podcast producer? Where

Ep. #13 part 1 – How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Building Your Proposal
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #13 part 1 – How to Get Clients as a Podcast Producer, Building Your Proposal Do you know how to talk to client leads? What do

When The Going Gets Tough
When The Going Gets Tough “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” – Billy Ocean We live in a world where people are faced with many different problems, circumstances, and challenges in life.

Life’s Tough, but Joe Foster is Tougher!
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description Joe Foster: The True Story of Building a Billion Dollar Brand by Finding the “White Space” In

Ep. #12 – Main Problem with DIY Podcasting and Why You Have to Have A Microphone If You Want To Be A Podcaster
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #12 – Main Problem with DIY Podcasting and Why You Have to Have A Microphone If You Want To Be A Podcaster The #1 complaint across

Ep. #11 – Defining Your Ideal Listener for Your Podcast. Who is Your Podcast For?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. #11 – Defining Your Ideal Listener for Your Podcast. Who is Your Podcast For? Who is your podcast for exactly? A lot of us know what

Ep. #10 – Finding Clients As A Podcast Producer Starts with Defining What They Look Like
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #10 – Finding Clients As A Podcast Producer Starts with Defining What They Look Like” Who is your ‘Ideal Client” A lot of us who are

Ep. #9 – 3 Answers to the Question, ‘How Long Should My Podcast Be?’
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #9 – 3 Answers to the Question, ‘How Long Should My Podcast Be?’” How long should my podcast episodes be? Do I need to talk for

Frank Caliendo
Frank Caliendo Frank Caliendo has been all over television the past few years, from his many appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, to his weekly picks segment on the FOX NFL pregame show

Ep #8 How To Make Money, Editing Other People’s Podcasts?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #8 How To Make Money Editing Other People’s Podcasts” Can You Make Money by Editing Someone Else’s Podcast? You have the process down and you know

Ep #7 What is the process of launching a podcast? Here is a Producer Checklist
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #7 What is the process of launching a podcast? Here is a Producer Checklist” Do you know how to launch a podcast? It’s a bit intimidating

Ep #6 Outline Your Process for How You Create A Podcast, So You Can Do It Again for You Clients
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #6 Outline Your Process for How You Create A Podcast, So You Can Do It Again for You Clients” If I asked you to outline your

Ep #5 Establish Your Expertise in the Eyes of Your Target Audience by Starting a Podcast
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #5 Establish Your Expertise in the Eyes of Your Target Audience by Starting a Podcast” How do you make yourself stand out as an expert or

Ep #4 Why You Need To Start Your Own Podcast If You Want To Succeed As a Podcast Producer
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #4 Why You Need To Start Your Own Podcast If You Want To Succeed As a Podcast Producer” If you want to be a podcast producer,

Ep #3 Why Did You Start a Podcast and Who is Your Podcast For?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #3 Why Did You Start a Podcast and Who is Your Podcast For?” WHY did you start your podcast? WHO is your target audience? HOW do

Ep #2 Can You Be a Full Time Freelance Podcast Producer?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #2 Can You Be a Full Time Freelance Podcast Producer?” Can you make a FULL TIME income, producing other peoples’ podcasts? Can you even make a

Ep #1 What Is a Podcast and What Does a Podcast Producer Do?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description “Ep. #1 What Is a Podcast and What Does a Podcast Producer Do?” What exactly is a podcast? In this premier episode host Isaac Smith defines it

Life’s Tough, but David Green is Tougher!
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode of “Life’s Tough—YOU Can Be TOUGHER!” host Dustin Plantholt talks to David Green,

Embracing Diversity in a Lane All Her Own with Kali Reis
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Devoted to Helping Others Shine—Champion Turned Promoter Dmitry Salita
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From Trial Horses to Taking on Fury with Heavyweight Champion Otto Wallin
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from New York City by way of Sundsvall, Sweden, with

Fighting Through a Premature Coming of Age with Ronny Reyes
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For the Love of the Sport with Professional Boxing Promoter Joe DeGuardia
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Talking Boxing with the Other Superman—Champion Aaron Davis
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From Port-au-Prince Poverty to Madison Square Garden with Wendy Toussaint
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, coming to us from Huntington, Long Island, NY, by way of Port-au-Prince, Haiti,

The Pretty Boy Who Packs a Punch—Mr. TKO Tyrone “The Jackpot” James
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From Professional Boxing to the Police Academy with Alex Vargas
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Counter Punching in the Ring and in Life with Lyubomyr Pinchuk
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The Key to a Successful Podcast Interview
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Traversing the Globe for the Love of Fighting and Food with Dario Socci
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The Greatest Comeback in the History of Sports with 5X World Champ Vinny Paz
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Pursuing Financial Freedom
Financial freedom looks a little different for each person, but at the end of the day, it’s as much about knowing what’s important to you as it is about making money. Financial freedom is having sufficient

Hope On
The following is an excerpt from our “Tougher Together: Breakthrough” Podcast with Rebeccah Silence. Have you ever thought about your relationship with hope? Do you have hope? Do you dismiss hope? Are you hopeless? It’s

The Positive Side of Change
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” It’s wild to think that change is the most common thing all humans face in this life. Regardless of race, status, or privilege, whether

Chief Rabbi Elie Abadie: On Service and Respect as the Foundation of a Beautiful Life
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In this episode host Dustin Plantholt speaks to Rabbi Elie Abadie, MD, spiritual leader, renowned

Covering the Basics of Podcasting
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Shadow Boxing Through All Life’s Challenges with Ray Mancini
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, the fighting pride of Youngstown, Ohio with an outstanding record of 29 wins

Keep Calm and Carry On with Champion Turned Trainer John Scully
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Breaking Out of the Healthcare System After Burnout
Realizing she couldn’t change the healthcare system from the inside, Catie Harris started looking at what she could do, outside of it, to make the impact she craved. After twenty years, working as a nurse

Motherhood: The Ultimate Title for Prizefighter Alicia Napoleon Espinosa
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Puncher’s Chance to Prayer Warrior with Mark Medal
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Picking Off Life’s Punches with 3x World Champion and Mensa Member Bobby Czyz
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Are You Needed?
The following is an excerpt from our “Tougher Together: Breakthrough” Podcast with Rebeccah Silence. Have you ever found yourself needing to be needed and no clue what to do with yourself if no one needs

Face Your Fears, On Purpose
It might be virtually impossible to eliminate all fear from your life, for the rest of your life, but there are still things you can do to eliminate the power of your fears. You can

From the Boxing Ring to the Silver Screen with John Duddy
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description In the guest corner, from Queens, New York by way of Derry, Ireland with an impressive 29

The Decision: Beating Tyson and Alcoholism with Kevin McBride
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Shoring Up The Fighters On The Undercard with Matt Farrago
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Unpacking The Cancer Box: Resources for the Body, Mind and Soul
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The REAL Rocky Balboa—Two-Time Heavyweight World Champion Tim Witherspoon
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Composing A Plan for Healing from Cancer
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Helping His Country Get Off the Ropes – The Ukrainian Pitbull Oleh Dovhun
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What’s Your Podcast Style?
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Toe-to-Toe with Depression and Achieving Self-Worth with Maureen Shea
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When Life Blindsides You
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It’s okay to want to quit, just don’t
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Integrating your breakthroughs
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Setting Up Your Home Studio
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Three Ways to Take Personal Responsibility
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Does Your Daily Routine Serve You?
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Generational Healing
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Halley’s Comet Sparks a Lifelong Dream for this Planetary Scientist
Nina Lanza was seven years old when her parents took her to an outreach event in Boston, Massachusetts to observe Halley’s Comet. Just a child, Nina found the lecture to be quite boring and not

The Story of a Poor Irish Boy Who Became CEO of the Largest Healthcare Provider in NYC
Born and raised in Knockaderry, County Limerick, Michael Dowling’s family lived on a small piece of property in an impoverished area. His home had mud walls, a thatch roof, three small rooms, and a mud

Sparring with Mental Illness and Injury with Cletus Seldin
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Chinwe Esimai: Immigrant Women Inspire Brilliance Beyond Borders
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Life’s Tough—Denise Ilitch is TOUGHER, Carrying on a Family Legacy of Hard Work and Listening
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5 Thing’s You Need to Know to Survive Cancer
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Life’s Tough— Erik Weir is TOUGHER, discussing financial strategies that can transform your life
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CONNECTING PRAYER, HOPE AND HEALING—A Conversation with Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH—Part 2: A Conversation with Ralph Moss, PhD
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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH—Part 1: A Conversation with Ralph Moss, PhD
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SURVIVING CANCER—Is the mind-body connection real?
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NUTRACEUTICALS VS. PHARMACEUTICALS—This podcast could save your life.
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The Challenges and Benefits of Doing Things Differently
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CAREGIVING—How do I do this as well as I can?
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Jamaican Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Entrepreneur; Gramps Morgan, Shares His Creative Life’s Journey
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Science Meets Compassion. Jorgen Tranberg Wakes Up Your Inner Wisdom and Strengthens It With Science
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Creator of Million Dollar Lady Leaders and Business Coach Ghazala Jabeen Shares her Experience in her Professional Journey and Self-empowerment
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Husband, founder and wellness expert Clayton Thomas addresses the root issues to today’s health crisis.
View this episode’s trailer Listen on your favorite podcast network Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon Music Episode Description His philosophy is simple: Cure the Cause. As the founder of ROOT Wellness, a social sharing community

Mom, Wife and Entrepreneur Crystal Archie Promotes Living Better and Giving Back
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Author, Clinical Researcher and Patient Advocate, Dr. Dori Naerbo
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Pediatrician On a Mission, Dr. Tina Bozicnik
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International Lawyer, Kline Preston
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International Businesswoman and Air-quality Spokesperson, Stephanie Wooten
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Leading Businesswoman and Close Friend, Mimi Pohlman
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Steve Miller Band Member, Singer, Songwriter and Philanthropist, Joseph Wooten
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Former Hungarian Gymnast and Current Sports Journalist, Dr. Zsuzsa Csisztu
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Cheryl Miller, Co-Author of “Business Doing Good”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s Life’s Tough: YOU can be TOUGHER! podcast this week features Cheryl Miller, Owner of Quantum Consulting and Training. During her interview with Dustin, Cheryl Miller tells of her past personal challenges as

Coach Rob Mendez Writes a Book, “Who Says I Can’t?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU Can Be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Coach Rob Mendez, offensive coordinator at Fransis Parker High School in San Diego. During his recent interview

Special Interview with Queen Diambi of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Listen on your favorite podcast network. In this episode of “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!”, host Dustin Plantholt interviews Her Royal Highness Queen Diambi Kabatusuila Tshiyoyo Muata of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this

David Vaskevitch: Building Microsoft from the Ground Up with Bill Gates
Listen on your favorite podcast network. The latest podcast episode of “Life’s Tough—YOU Can Be TOUGHER!” is about David Vaskevitch, former CTO (Chief Technical Officer) for Microsoft and founder of Mylio, a product that digitizes

Sean Callagy: founder of Callagy Law and UNBLINDED, releasing fears of rejection and failure
Access Sean’s formula to becoming more free, happy, empowered, and in leadership. Learn how your weaknesses can be your greatest strengths and ignite a “why” that propels you. Have you been letting fear of rejection

Pastor Neil Tomba: Finding Jesus on The Listening Road
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Dr. Lawrence Krauss explores questions about the universe and its origins
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Dr. Lawrence Krauss, an American-Canadian theoretical physicist and cosmologist who was a former professor at Arizona State University

Steven Strombeck: Changing the World “One Knob at a Time”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Steven Strombeck, Founder and CEO of SafeHandles, who developed a uniquely superior product that not only keeps commonly

Dr. Don Wood is telling you: “Nothing is wrong with you or your mind”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Don Wood, Founder of Inspired Performance Institute and CEO of Team Energy Inc., developed the TIPP method after

Dr. Christina Rahm: empowering others to take control of their own health and wellness
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Dr. Christina Rahm, artistic scientist, researcher & worldwide consultant in various areas of holistic health and wellness. This “Life’s

Greg Laurie offering spiritual answers to life’s toughest questions
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Greg Laurie, American author, Evangelist and Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, staying active in remote campuses across California

Josh Nielsen founder of Zencastr, the high-quality web-based solution for podcasters
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Josh Nielsen, founder of Zencaster — a web-based tool that helps podcasters easily record their guests, getting the

Dr. Gary Onik: pioneering revolutionary cancer treatments and never giving up on any patient
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Dr. Gary Onik, a visionary medical Doctor and adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, working

Rebeccah Silence helping hundreds of families and individuals through life-changing breakthroughs!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Rebeccah Silence, known for bringing her clients “back to life”, owner of Inspired Results, radio personality, highly sought-after

Michael Dowling, from Irish immigrant to President & CEO of Northwell Health
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Life’s Tough — but Michael Dowling is TOUGHER, from Irish immigrant to President & CEO of Northwell Health—the largest Healthcare Provider in New York State—and true visionary leader of

Rick Tirelli solving nearly 600 homicide cases as one of NYPD’s greatest detectives
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Life’s Tough, but Rick Tirelli is TOUGHER, solving nearly 600 homicide cases as one of NYPD’s greatest detectives. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to

Mallory Weggemann, paralympic gold metalist, smashing limitations in and out of the pool!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Mallory Weggemann, two-time American Paralympian swimmer who holds 15 world records and 34 American records, highly sought-after motivational speaker, and

Julia Golding penning great novels while leading worthy causes!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Julia Golding, humanitarian, podcaster, and internationally acclaimed author best known for her Cat Royal series and The Companions

Dr. Philip Stieg showing the world how to harness the power of the brain!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Dr. Philip Stieg, internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon and Chairman & Founder of the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine

LyNea Bell defying the odds to become a formidable talent agent!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features LyNea Bell, motivator, speaker, and founder of Bell Hall (B.H.) Talent and Literary Agency. This “Life’s Tough” episode

Ronald Diamond serving Family Offices as if they were family!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Ronald Diamond, longtime investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & Chairman of Diamond Wealth—a boutique financial services and advisory firm

Stephen Shamus, founder of ACE Universe, delivering “Super” experiences to legions of comic fans
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU CAN BE TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Stephen Shamus, President and co-founder of ACE Universe—foremost producers of immersive and experiential events that bring together top-name Film

Mel Allen bringing us inspirational accounts of human endurance and fortitude
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU CAN BE TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Mel Allen, American journalist, author, college professor, and current editor of the prestigious Yankee Magazine. Mel imparts enriching stories

Rodney Herrington’s mission to provide safe water and disinfectant to everyone
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Rodney Herrington, an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and Founder and CEO of Aqua Research—a leading-edge company providing

Doron Kempel revolutionizing the future of personal safety and security through a common “Bond”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Doron Kempel, an Israeli-born American international technology innovator, serial entrepreneur and Chairman & CEO at Bond—an innovative

Calvin Ayre betting on online gambling and winning BIG!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Calvin Ayre, visionary entrepreneur, online gambling pioneer and founder of the Ayre Group and Bodog entertainment brand—the

Matthew Zachary surviving brain cancer and becoming a foremost patient advocate
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor, driven patient advocate and inspirational podcaster, and Co-Founder & CEO of OffScrip Media—the

Dr. Craig Wright challenging the world with visionary ideas
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian/Antiguan computer scientist, businessman, lecturer and inventor. Acknowledged by some as the creator

Jon Erwin sharing stories of hope, faith, redemption, and triumph of the human spirit
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Jon Erwin, renowned American Christian-film director and producer, screenwriter and author. Jon, along with his brother Andrew have

Dr. David Ireland, pastor and author and says, “God is Tougher!”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Dr. David Ireland, pastor, diversity consultant, coach, author, religious leader and businessman. This “Life’s Tough” episode

Pat Robertson, celebrated evangelist and religious leader continues writing new chapters
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Pat Robertson, celebrated evangelist, educator, philanthropist, religious leader and businessman. This “Life’s Tough” episode released

Marco Greenberg: how to “tap the primal drive” that powers the most successful people
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Main Photo Credits – Taken on the empty main drag, Railroad Street, in Great Barrington Mass during April at height of Covid. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher”

Lonnie Mayne building meaningful company cultures through inspired employee engagement
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lonnie Mayne, internationally recognized high-performance and top-rated keynote speaker, published author, executive consultant, and founder of Red

Mary Wilson, one of the last interviews with this legendary singer from The Supremes
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of The Supremes, the illustrious Motown singing group

Arabian Prince (N.W.A.), knows there are always second and third acts
Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature rapper Arabian Prince from NWA. This “Life’s Tough” episode is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s

Jerry Springer, popular talk-show host confronts critics with humility
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Jerry Springer, renowned American television host, politician, news presenter, actor, producer, musician, and former lawyer. Springer revolutionized

Joe de Sena, a conversation with the founder of Spartan Races, the world fastest growing sports movement
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Joe de Sena, Founder & CEO of Spartan, serial entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and highly

Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) changing lives through a revolutionary workout and yoga routine
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor. DDP’s

Lou Ferrigno, overcoming adversity and inspiring others to become incredible
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lou Ferrigno, an American actor, motivational speaker, fitness trainer/consultant, and celebrated professional bodybuilder (retired). As a

Stephen and Mara Klemich, helping others find the best version of themselves
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Stephen & Mara Klemich, founders of Heartstyles—a company that specializes in understanding human behaviors and developing strategies

Tim Draper, entrepreneur, Bitcoin enthusiast and one of the greatest venture capitalists of our time
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Tim Draper, legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture

John Tesh, cancer survivor shares secret to his perseverance and resolute mindset
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature John Tesh, internationally celebrated recording artist, composer, concert pianist and national radio/television personality. His Intelligence for Your

Jaci Velasquez, Latin pop singer/songwriter discusses her faith and passion for autism awareness
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Jaci Velasquez, platinum-selling and three-time Grammy nominated artist, American actress, on-air personality and renowned Contemporary Christian and

Ben Kane, bestselling historical novelist brings ancient history to life
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Ben Kane, bestselling novelist, specializing in historical fiction. He is best known for The Forgotten Legion, Spartacus

Robert Schuller, televangelist inspiring the masses towards Vital Living
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Robert A. Schuller, an American author, televangelist and pastor, and head of the Robert Schuller Ministries, whose

Catie Harris, helping turn nurse professionals into thriving entrepreneurs
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Catie Harris, a nurse turned entrepreneur, helping other nurse professionals realize their dreams of self-employment and owning their

Bjorn Oste, Swedish co-founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks, focuses on nutrition
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Bjorn Oste, the Swedish co-founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks. This “Life’s Tough” episode released

Charles Rosen, founder of Ironbound Hard Cider giving ex-offenders a real chance to rise above a system
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Charles Rosen, socially-responsible and environmentally conscious visionary and founder of NJ-based Ironbound Hard Cider. This “Life’s

Morri Chowaiki, serial entrepreneur and inventor turned head of Sales & Retail for The Shark Group
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Morri Chowaiki, a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, personal coach, soon to be published author and currently the

Anthony Pompliano is making waves in the world of crypto with his latest Tweet
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, an American entrepreneur, investor, and U.S. Army veteran. Anthony is Co-Founder and Partner at

Bitcoin Bull Anthony Pompliano Says He’s ‘Confounded’ by Ripple and XRP
Bitcoin bull and Morgan Creek Digital co-founder Anthony Pompliano says he’s a bit perplexed by the digital asset XRP. On the latest episode of the Life’s Tough podcast, Pompliano talks about the impact that the

Anthony Pompliano, shares his secrets to investing in future tokens he expects will be created using blockchain
Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” Crypto podcast this week features Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, an American entrepreneur, investor, and U.S. Army veteran. Anthony is Co-Founder and Partner at Morgan Creek Digital Assets—a multi-strategy investment firm focused on providing access

Roger Ver, Chairman of Bitcoin.com spotting opportunity in cryptocurrency and building an empire
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Roger Ver, legendary cryptocurrency entrepreneur and early investor in bitcoin and bitcoin-related startups. As a prominent

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, online content trailblazer shares the story of his entrepreneurial hits and misses
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, online media content trailblazer and Founder & CEO of WatchMojo.com. Ashkan shares his story

Lidia Bastianich, Emmy award-winning television host talks about how her Italian roots have influenced her food
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lidia Bastianich, Emmy award-winning television host, best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur. Lidia shares her early

Bill Moses, co-founder of KeVita Probiotic Drinks whose goal is to “disrupt the alcohol beverage industry”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Bill Moses, co-founder of KeVita Probiotic Drinks – and more recently, the founder and CEO of

Brian Marks, from health food to hair products, this entrepreneur has created wildly successful brands
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Brian K. Marks, who has launched a series of companies that offer quality hair care

Matthew Mathers, best-selling author is now working with 20 Century Fox
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Matthew Mather, best-selling author of “Cyberstorm,” a science-fiction thriller that 20th Century Fox is now

Rudy Perez, Cuban refugee to world-renowned record producer & songwriter
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Rudy Perez, iconic Latin songwriter, record producer and philanthropist. Rudy shares his remarkable life story in

Wyclef Jean, Grammy Award winning superstar shares how his guitar is his favorite form of therapy
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Music superstar Wyclef Jean. Wyclef has received three Grammy Awards and earned a place among

Gordon Robertson, opens up about what it’s like to be the son of renowned Pat Robertson, host of The 700 Club
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Gordon Robertson, CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). CBN is a television ministry that delivers

Chris & Emily Norton, facing adversity head on and thriving from it
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Chris & Emily Norton, authors of “Seven Longest Yards”, an inspirational true story of grit, hope,

Ever Been Ghosted By Christmas Past
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 26: Ever Been Ghosted By Christmas Past Chapter 26: PJ has a habit of trying to connect with Nancy at Christmas and 1995 is

What Do The Contents Of Your Fridge Say About You?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 25: What Do The Contents Of Your Fridge Say About You? Chapter 25: In December 1995, when Nancy once again ejects PJ from her

What Are You Most Thankful For?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 24: What Are You Most Thankful For? Chapter 24: It is November 1995 and for the first time in more than five years, Nancy

What’s Her Favourite Colour?
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Are You A Good Self-Promotor?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 22: Are You A Good Self-Promotor? Chapter 22: It’s the fall of 1995 and just as Nancy and PJ’s orbits are getting closer in

Do You Jump Into Things Too Quickly?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 21: Do You Jump Into Things Too Quickly? Chapter 21: Nancy pulls an all-nighter with a band on their purple tour bus yet manages

Do You Try To Live Up To Family Expectations?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 20: Do You Try To Live Up To Family Expectations? Chapter 20: In the fall of 1995, both Nancy and PJ are in Toronto

Does Size Matter When It Comes To Shared Living Space
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 19: Does Size Matter When It Comes To Shared Living Space? Chapter 19: Working in the music industry, Nancy moves to Yonge & Eglinton

Remember That One Friend In Your Twenties?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 18: Remember That One Friend In Your Twenties? Chapter 18: PJ moves on from being a road comic to writing short films while Nancy

Why Do We Ignore The Signs In Relationships?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 17: Why Do We Ignore The Signs In Relationships? Chapter 17: Not by design, Nancy gets a foot in the music industry door in

Why Do You Take It So Personally?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 16: Why Do You Take It So Personally? Chapter 16: After five years of waiting around for PJ, Nancy is fed up and decides

Chapter 15: Where Were You Summer 1990?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 15: Where Were You Summer 1990? Chapter 15: It is winter ’95 and, for the first time since they met in 1990, Nancy and

Chapter 14: Is Your Bar Set Too High?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 14: Is Your Bar Set Too High? Chapter 14: After her summer in PEI comes to an abrupt end, Nancy finds herself back in

Chapter 13: When Did You Most Feel Out Of Control?
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How Many Podcast Downloads is Considered Good?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 33 – “How Many Podcast Downloads is Considered Good?” How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you

Ep. 32 – “Its Never Too Late To Make A Change About Your Podcast, 6 Reasons And Solutions”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep. 32 – “Its Never Too Late To Make A Change About Your Podcast, 6 Reasons And Solutions” Is it too late to make a change about

Chapter 12: What’s The Price Of Your Relationship?
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Ep 31 – “Podcast SEO is Messy, Here Are 5 Tools to Help You Figure It Out”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 31 – “Podcast SEO is Messy, Here Are 5 Tools to Help You Figure It Out” What is SEO and why does it matter? Why cant

Chapter 11: Does a Relationship Need To Be Fed?
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Season 1, Chapter 11: Does a Relationship Need to be Fed? Rejected and living on her own outside of Montreal, Nancy’s weight issues are tough to digest

Ep 30 – “Making a Plan For Your Podcast Before You Start”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 30 – “Making a Plan For Your Podcast Before You Start” Why do so many podcasts fail? How do I keep from becoming a statistic? Do

From the Mountains to the Sea: Richard Wiese’s Incredible Journey as an Adventurer and Explorer
The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant Is podcasting really that important? Here at Life’s Tough Media, we say YES, and here’s

Guest Episode Michael & Mats from ÖTILLÖ Swimrun
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Ep 29 – “What You Need To Know About YouTube Before Starting A Video Podcast with Koko Mendez”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 29 – “What You Need To Know About YouTube Before Starting A Video Podcast with Koko Mendez” Should I start a video Podcast? Can I be

Top Strategies for Developing Discipline and Achieving Success
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Ep 28: “How Many Downloads Is Good For A Podcast?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 28 – “How Many Downloads Is Good For A Podcast?” How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the

Chapter 10: Does Living On Your Own Make You A Grown Up?
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Ep 27: “Make sure that people can actually see your show: The main problem with podcasting”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 27 – Make sure that people can actually see your show: The main problem with podcasting Can everyone see your show in search? Can YOU see

Chapter 9: What type of relationship do you think you deserve?
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Ep 26: “The Opportunity Cost of NOT Having a Podcast…Are You Leaving Business On the Table?”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep #26 – The Opportunity Cost of NOT Having a Podcast…Are You Leaving Business On the Table? What if you could pick and choose the people you

Ep 25: “How To Become A Guest On Another Podcast with Angie Trueblood from Podwize”
Listen on your favorite podcast network Episode Description Ep 25 – “How To Become A Guest On Another Podcast with Angie Trueblood from Podwize” How do I get to be a guest on another podcast?

The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant
The Importance of Podcasting to Stay Relevant Is podcasting really that important? Here at

Chapter 8: Do You Believe Anything Is By Chance?
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Chapter 7: Would you share your secrets?
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Building Self Confidence
When The Going Gets Tough “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” – Billy Ocean We live in a world where people are faced with many different problems, circumstances, and challenges in life.

Guest Episode Ryan & Sophie
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Julia Golding penning great novels while leading worthy causes!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Julia Golding, humanitarian, podcaster, and internationally acclaimed author best known for her Cat Royal series and The Companions

Dr. Philip Stieg showing the world how to harness the power of the brain!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Dr. Philip Stieg, internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon and Chairman & Founder of the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine

LyNea Bell defying the odds to become a formidable talent agent!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features LyNea Bell, motivator, speaker, and founder of Bell Hall (B.H.) Talent and Literary Agency. This “Life’s Tough” episode

Ronald Diamond serving Family Offices as if they were family!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast this week features Ronald Diamond, longtime investor, entrepreneur, and Founder & Chairman of Diamond Wealth—a boutique financial services and advisory firm

Stephen Shamus, founder of ACE Universe, delivering “Super” experiences to legions of comic fans
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU CAN BE TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Stephen Shamus, President and co-founder of ACE Universe—foremost producers of immersive and experiential events that bring together top-name Film

Mel Allen bringing us inspirational accounts of human endurance and fortitude
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU CAN BE TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Mel Allen, American journalist, author, college professor, and current editor of the prestigious Yankee Magazine. Mel imparts enriching stories

Rodney Herrington’s mission to provide safe water and disinfectant to everyone
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Rodney Herrington, an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and Founder and CEO of Aqua Research—a leading-edge company providing

Doron Kempel revolutionizing the future of personal safety and security through a common “Bond”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Doron Kempel, an Israeli-born American international technology innovator, serial entrepreneur and Chairman & CEO at Bond—an innovative

Calvin Ayre betting on online gambling and winning BIG!
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Calvin Ayre, visionary entrepreneur, online gambling pioneer and founder of the Ayre Group and Bodog entertainment brand—the

Matthew Zachary surviving brain cancer and becoming a foremost patient advocate
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor, driven patient advocate and inspirational podcaster, and Co-Founder & CEO of OffScrip Media—the

Dr. Craig Wright challenging the world with visionary ideas
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian/Antiguan computer scientist, businessman, lecturer and inventor. Acknowledged by some as the creator

Jon Erwin sharing stories of hope, faith, redemption, and triumph of the human spirit
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Jon Erwin, renowned American Christian-film director and producer, screenwriter and author. Jon, along with his brother Andrew have

Dr. David Ireland, pastor and author and says, “God is Tougher!”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Dr. David Ireland, pastor, diversity consultant, coach, author, religious leader and businessman. This “Life’s Tough” episode

Pat Robertson, celebrated evangelist and religious leader continues writing new chapters
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Pat Robertson, celebrated evangelist, educator, philanthropist, religious leader and businessman. This “Life’s Tough” episode released

Marco Greenberg: how to “tap the primal drive” that powers the most successful people
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Main Photo Credits – Taken on the empty main drag, Railroad Street, in Great Barrington Mass during April at height of Covid. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher”

Lonnie Mayne building meaningful company cultures through inspired employee engagement
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lonnie Mayne, internationally recognized high-performance and top-rated keynote speaker, published author, executive consultant, and founder of Red

Mary Wilson, one of the last interviews with this legendary singer from The Supremes
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of The Supremes, the illustrious Motown singing group

Arabian Prince (N.W.A.), knows there are always second and third acts
Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature rapper Arabian Prince from NWA. This “Life’s Tough” episode is now available on all major podcast networks, under the Podcast Channel “Life’s

Jerry Springer, popular talk-show host confronts critics with humility
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Jerry Springer, renowned American television host, politician, news presenter, actor, producer, musician, and former lawyer. Springer revolutionized

Joe de Sena, a conversation with the founder of Spartan Races, the world fastest growing sports movement
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Joe de Sena, Founder & CEO of Spartan, serial entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and highly

Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) changing lives through a revolutionary workout and yoga routine
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor. DDP’s

Lou Ferrigno, overcoming adversity and inspiring others to become incredible
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lou Ferrigno, an American actor, motivational speaker, fitness trainer/consultant, and celebrated professional bodybuilder (retired). As a

Stephen and Mara Klemich, helping others find the best version of themselves
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Stephen & Mara Klemich, founders of Heartstyles—a company that specializes in understanding human behaviors and developing strategies

Tim Draper, entrepreneur, Bitcoin enthusiast and one of the greatest venture capitalists of our time
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Tim Draper, legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture

John Tesh, cancer survivor shares secret to his perseverance and resolute mindset
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature John Tesh, internationally celebrated recording artist, composer, concert pianist and national radio/television personality. His Intelligence for Your

Jaci Velasquez, Latin pop singer/songwriter discusses her faith and passion for autism awareness
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Jaci Velasquez, platinum-selling and three-time Grammy nominated artist, American actress, on-air personality and renowned Contemporary Christian and

Ben Kane, bestselling historical novelist brings ancient history to life
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Ben Kane, bestselling novelist, specializing in historical fiction. He is best known for The Forgotten Legion, Spartacus

Robert Schuller, televangelist inspiring the masses towards Vital Living
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Robert A. Schuller, an American author, televangelist and pastor, and head of the Robert Schuller Ministries, whose

Catie Harris, helping turn nurse professionals into thriving entrepreneurs
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Catie Harris, a nurse turned entrepreneur, helping other nurse professionals realize their dreams of self-employment and owning their

Bjorn Oste, Swedish co-founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks, focuses on nutrition
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Bjorn Oste, the Swedish co-founder and CEO of Good Idea Drinks. This “Life’s Tough” episode released

Charles Rosen, founder of Ironbound Hard Cider giving ex-offenders a real chance to rise above a system
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Charles Rosen, socially-responsible and environmentally conscious visionary and founder of NJ-based Ironbound Hard Cider. This “Life’s

Morri Chowaiki, serial entrepreneur and inventor turned head of Sales & Retail for The Shark Group
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Morri Chowaiki, a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, personal coach, soon to be published author and currently the

Anthony Pompliano is making waves in the world of crypto with his latest Tweet
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, an American entrepreneur, investor, and U.S. Army veteran. Anthony is Co-Founder and Partner at

Bitcoin Bull Anthony Pompliano Says He’s ‘Confounded’ by Ripple and XRP
Bitcoin bull and Morgan Creek Digital co-founder Anthony Pompliano says he’s a bit perplexed by the digital asset XRP. On the latest episode of the Life’s Tough podcast, Pompliano talks about the impact that the

Anthony Pompliano, shares his secrets to investing in future tokens he expects will be created using blockchain
Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” Crypto podcast this week features Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano, an American entrepreneur, investor, and U.S. Army veteran. Anthony is Co-Founder and Partner at Morgan Creek Digital Assets—a multi-strategy investment firm focused on providing access

Roger Ver, Chairman of Bitcoin.com spotting opportunity in cryptocurrency and building an empire
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Roger Ver, legendary cryptocurrency entrepreneur and early investor in bitcoin and bitcoin-related startups. As a prominent

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, online content trailblazer shares the story of his entrepreneurial hits and misses
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, online media content trailblazer and Founder & CEO of WatchMojo.com. Ashkan shares his story

Lidia Bastianich, Emmy award-winning television host talks about how her Italian roots have influenced her food
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Lidia Bastianich, Emmy award-winning television host, best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur. Lidia shares her early

Bill Moses, co-founder of KeVita Probiotic Drinks whose goal is to “disrupt the alcohol beverage industry”
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Bill Moses, co-founder of KeVita Probiotic Drinks – and more recently, the founder and CEO of

Brian Marks, from health food to hair products, this entrepreneur has created wildly successful brands
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Brian K. Marks, who has launched a series of companies that offer quality hair care

Matthew Mathers, best-selling author is now working with 20 Century Fox
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Matthew Mather, best-selling author of “Cyberstorm,” a science-fiction thriller that 20th Century Fox is now

Rudy Perez, Cuban refugee to world-renowned record producer & songwriter
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Rudy Perez, iconic Latin songwriter, record producer and philanthropist. Rudy shares his remarkable life story in

Wyclef Jean, Grammy Award winning superstar shares how his guitar is his favorite form of therapy
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Music superstar Wyclef Jean. Wyclef has received three Grammy Awards and earned a place among

Gordon Robertson, opens up about what it’s like to be the son of renowned Pat Robertson, host of The 700 Club
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Gordon Robertson, CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). CBN is a television ministry that delivers

Chris & Emily Norton, facing adversity head on and thriving from it
Listen on your favorite podcast network. Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—YOU can be TOUGHER!” podcast is honored to feature Chris & Emily Norton, authors of “Seven Longest Yards”, an inspirational true story of grit, hope,