

Rise to the Challenge Podcast
Alex Burket
Rise to the Challenge is all about bringing ”Real Life Stories, Real Motivation, To Inspire all Generations.” Our guests will share their experiences on how they rise to the challenge and help you conquer yours. Each week, we will bring a new story to the world.
Guests include: Olympians/Athletes, Speakers, Type 1 Diabetics, Survivors, CEOs/Entrepreneurs, TV Personalities, and More.
Come on the journey of our guests while we learn about their Rise to the Challenge.
Please follow and subscribe on all major podcasts. Check out our Instagram: @risetothechallengepodcast or our Facebook: Rise to the Challenge Podcast
Guests include: Olympians/Athletes, Speakers, Type 1 Diabetics, Survivors, CEOs/Entrepreneurs, TV Personalities, and More.
Come on the journey of our guests while we learn about their Rise to the Challenge.
Please follow and subscribe on all major podcasts. Check out our Instagram: @risetothechallengepodcast or our Facebook: Rise to the Challenge Podcast
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2022 • 55min
Cody Verhulst talks: Type 1 Diabetes, Diagnosis, Music/DJ, Mental Health, Career Path, and More
Cody Verhulst joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Cody and Alex have a common "Rise to the Challenge" with Type 1 Diabetes. Cody is ready to share his story as he was recently diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes and the journey he has been on. We talk about the changes in career path and finding the right route. We talk about passion for music and being a DJ. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Cody Verhulst:
- Linkedin: Cody Verhulst
- IG: @codyverhulst
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#CodyVerhulst #type1diabetes #dj #diabetes #diabetic #t1d #music #mentalhealth #risetothechallenge

Oct 27, 2022 • 31min
Chad Bushnell talks: Music Industry ”Ain’t Much Changed”, Beef Jerky, Rancher, Music Style, and More
Chad Bushnell joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge to talk about his story. We talk about his journey in the music industry through the positives and challenges. Chad shares about a learning experience that help him in branding and business with beef jerky. We talk about his new single "Ain't Much Changed" that is out on Spotify and iTunes. He loves his experience as a rancher and we talk about the passion. There is so much more on the Rise to the Challenge with Chad Bushnell.
Check out the links below to learn more about Chad Bushnell:
- www.chadbushnell.com
- FB/IG/Tiktok: @chadbushnellmusic
- Youtube: @Chad Bushnell
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ChadBushnell #singersongwriter #rancher #music #recordingartist

Oct 24, 2022 • 35min
JT Jester talks: Medical Diagnosis, Writing a book, Overcoming Challenges, Speaker, and More
JT Jester joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge. JT talks about his medical journey that has played an effect but hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves to do. He talks about mental health and writing a book. He talks about becoming a speaker and what he wants to share with every audience he speaks in front of. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out more about JT at the links below:
- Youtube: JT Jester Speaks
- www.jtjester.com
- FB: JT Jester Speaks
- IG: @jtjesterspeaks
- www.jtjesterstore.com
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#JTJester #speaker #author #mentalhealth #medicalchallenges

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 15min
Dai Manuel talks: Mental Health, Personal Struggles, Tedx, Lifestyle Mentor, Fitness, and More
Dai Manuel joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Dai has had his fair share of personal challenges but that hasn't stopped him from accomplishing self growth and physical fitness. He is ready to share. He also talks about being a lifestyle mentor and what is the mission he helps clients. We talk about getting the opportunity to being a Tedx Speaker and being vulnerable to share his story. We talk about mental health and his process of healing. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Dai Manuel:
- Linkedin: Dai Manuel
- www.daimanuel.com
- IG: @daimanuel
- Youtube: Dai Manuel
- FB: David Dai Manuel
- Twitter: @daimanuel
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DaiManuel #MentalHealth #lifestyle #mentor #tedxtalk #vulnerability

Oct 10, 2022 • 50min
Evan Burk talks: NFL Coaching, Football, Podcast Host, Author, Battling Challenges, and More
Evan Burk joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Evan grew up loving football and follow is dream to be in the industry. He shares his journey of coaching from college to going into the NFL. He shares the mindset of coaching from the different levels. We talk about creating his show as a podcast host and the mission he has with topics and guests. We talk about writing a book and what readers should learn from it. Evan shares so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Evan Burk:
- www.coachevanburk.com
- Youtube: Evan Burk
- Linkedin: Evan Burk
- Twitter: @CoachEvanBurk
- Instagram: @coachevanburk
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#EvanBurk #NFLCoach #football #footballgame #coach #author #speaker

Oct 6, 2022 • 58min
Deborah Driggs talks: Modeling/Playboy, Deb’s Den, Personal Challenges, Rebranding, and More
Deborah Driggs joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Deborah has experience all opportunities of the entertainment industries and shares her story. We talk about Playboy, modeling, acting, and the opportunities of travel. She talks about finding a new chapter with being an entrepreneur and creating Deb's Den. She talks about becoming an author and the impact of the project has had on her life. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Deborah Driggs:
- https://deborahdriggs.com
- https://www.facebook.com/DeborahDriggsOfficial
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdriggs/
- https://twitter.com/deborahdriggs
- https://www.instagram.com/debsdenofficial/
- TikTok @DeborahDriggs
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#DeborahDriggs #playboy #DebsDen #author #actress #model #challenges #rebranding

Oct 3, 2022 • 51min
Wendy Nash talks: Meditation, Trauma, Mental Health, ”Cut the Crap”, Entrepreneur, and More
Wendy Nash joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Wendy talks about her challenges through trauma and mental health and what she utilize to overcome challenges. She talks about finding a love for meditation and becoming a coach and how she uses in her life. We talk about her company "Cut the Crap" and the inspiration behind it. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Wendy Nash:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-nash/
- https://www.instagram.com/kindlycutthecrapmeditation/
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#WendyNash #mentalhealth #meditation #CuttheCrap #trauma #healing

Sep 26, 2022 • 49min
Shane Mulgrew talks: Crossfit/Fitness, Soccer, Mental Health/Trauma, Coaching, Speaker, and More
Shane Mulgrew joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Shane grew playing soccer and loved the game until things changed and soccer was no more. He talks about his journey through the ranks of soccer and what it taught him about himself. He talks about the challenges he faced through mental health, trauma, and more. We talk about finding a passion for crossfit and fitness and it brings a personal competitive side. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Shane Mulgrew:
- Linkedin: Shane Mulgrew
- Instagram: @shane_mulgrew
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ShaneMulgrew #Soccer #ShaneMulgrewCoaching #MentalHealth #Trauma #Crossfit #Athlete #Fitness

Sep 19, 2022 • 47min
Nate Palmer talks: Fitness/Nutrition, Trauma, Author, Speaker, Mental Mindset, and More
Nate Palmer joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Nate talks about his journey through Fitness and Nutrition and how it has played an effect on his mental health. He talks about the moments that battled him and how he has overcome challenges to become stronger. We talk about being an author and his book "Million Dollar Body Method" and "Passport Fitness". Nate is ready to share his story and so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Nate Palmer:
- https://n8trainingsystems.com
- http://milliondollarbodymethod.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/n8training/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/n8training
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/n8training
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/N8TrainingS...
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#NatePalmer #fitness #MillionDollarBodyMethod #nutrition #mentalhealth #trauma #writer #speaker

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Thomas Lennon talks: Type 1 Diabetes, Type1 Lifting, Crossfit Sports, Fitness, Challenges, and More
Thomas Lennon joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Thomas shares his story being diagnose with Type 1 Diabetes and the journey he has been on. He talks about how diabetes plays in affect with fitness and finding a passion for Crossfit. He talks about Type1 Lifting Podcast and the creation of the show. He shares about his journey with his family and the time shared. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.
Check out the links below to learn more about Thomas Lennon:
- https://type1lifting.com/
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/type1lifting/id1493068726
- https://open.spotify.com/show/1di7ozscKMvQXo0kNn4b6j?si=pAkejE29RO2PSVTxxbojzQ
- IG: @type1lifting
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Music: Theme Song of Rise to the Challenge Podcast: Lazer Wars by Tristan Norton & Martin Kottmeier
#ThomasLennon #Type1Diabetes #crossfit #athlete #diabetic #type1diabetic #father #podcast #podcasthost #mentalhealth