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A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fitness and Organ Donation, EP 225

A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fitness and Organ Donation, EP 225

FromChampion's Mojo for Masters Swimmers


A Second Chance at Life: Tom & Deb Stokes Riveting Story of Love, Fitness and Organ Donation, EP 225

FromChampion's Mojo for Masters Swimmers

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Picture this: a couple who left their jobs to pursue a life of fitness and travel, are running marathons in every state, and faced life-threatening health challenges. Welcome to the extraordinary life of Tom and Deb Stokes. Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring episode as we delve into their journey of love, athleticism, and resilience. The Stokes share the importance of setting goals, the role their athletic backgrounds played in overcoming health challenges, and how they balanced life, fitness, and a marriage.Their story took an unexpected turn when Tom required a liver transplant. But this couple approaches everything as a team, turning adversity into opportunities for growth. You will be riveted as they recount how they maintained balance, continued pursuing fitness goals and transformed health challenges into inspiring victories. They firmly believe in the power of organ donation, not only for its life-saving impact but also for the second chance it offers.Discover key insights from Tom and Deb's extraordinary journey. Their shared passion for fitness, intertwined with their relationship, is a testament to the power of support, perseverance, and love. This episode is more than just an inspiring tale of a couple's journey, it's a powerful reminder of the impact organ donation can have, and an insight into maintaining balance in relationships while pursuing individual goals. Get ready to be inspired, learn, and perhaps even reassess your own life goals.If you struggle with dry, itchy hair and skin, TRISWIM is perfect for you. Head over to sbrsportsinc.com and use code MOJO23 for 23% off your order! This code is only valid for the next 30 Days so get yourself some TRISWIM today! To help prevent, heal, and protect yourself from the harsh pool chemicals, upgrade your post-swim hair and skin routine with TRISWIM Premium After-Swim Care, a favorite among master’s swimmers and swimmers of all ages. TRISWIM is a swimmer-specialized personal care line of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion that is specifically formulated to gently remove chlorine, salt water, and other harsh pool chemicals while strengthening & hydrating. TRISWIM soothes, repairs & heals the hair and skin with vitamins, botanicals, proteins and Keratin all with fun tropical scents. TRY TRISWIM. Thank you for listening to Champion's Mojo! If you enjoy the show, we'd be so grateful if you'd leave us a review on Apple.
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Do you need some mojo in your life? We energize and empower you to be the champion of your life and to perform your best! We connect you with great interviews from inspiring champions, coaches and experts to get you the mojo. Co-hosts Kelly Palace and Maria Parker are both elite masters athletes, authors, and certified health and life coaches. Join us weekly and we promise to help you to overcome challenges, get better with age and to bring out the champion in you! You'll hear the secrets to success from Olympic Champions, Olympic Coaches, Masters Champions and Champions for a cause. Let us champion you with inspiration, motivation and education! We explore what makes a champion in sports, but most importantly in life, through thought-provoking interview questions, fun quizzes and unique perspectives. Our definition of a champion: 1) a person who triumphs in sports and/or life, 2) a leader who stands up for a cause, advocates for others or the greater good. Champion’s Mojo has earned 3 podcast awards over 3 years. Join us to get the Mojo! Professionally produced by Kabra Media and part of the CG Sports Company. For more visit ChampionsMojo.com