Live from a retreat setting, Kelly shares about the strength of commitment and community. As the group reflected on the reward and fulfillment of unplugging and sharing growth with a group of like-minded people, they concluded that the experience is intimate and inspiring.
In this powerful episode of The AMP’D UP211 Podcast, host Rick Bontkowski sits down with Parker Byrd, a standout athlete, college baseball player, and the first NCAA Division I player to compete with a prosthetic leg. After a life-altering boating accident took his leg, Parker defied every odd and returned to the field with more grit and heart than ever before. His story isn’t just about sports, it’s about identity, resilience, and the unshakable belief that your purpose doesn’t disappear when your circumstances change.
Rick, an amputee himself and the voice behind AMP’D UP211, brings empathy and realness to the conversation, asking the questions only someone who’s lived through limb loss can ask. This podcast was built to elevate the voices of amputees, athletes, and those who have turned adversity into power, and Parker Byrd is all of that and more.
If you’re looking for motivation, perspective, or just a damn good story, this is the episode that will light a fire in you.
The guys discuss how Spanish sand castles can incur fines, when Swiss urination violates noise ordinances, and why the Australian roll call process is extremely flawed.
EPISODE 63: In this episode of Taking Flight, Megan invites you into the cozy energy of the Taking It Easy Club—a space where rest, play, and presence aren’t luxuries, but necessary magic. She shares her personal journey of unlearning hustle culture and embracing soft, sustainable rhythms—whether that means grounding your feet in the grass, saying no to unnecessary pressure, or laughing until you cry.
Through soulful storytelling and sassy truth bombs, this episode reminds you that your worth isn’t tied to your productivity. Rest is radical. Joy is sacred. And creating space for simplicity might just be the secret to a wildly beautiful life. So take a deep breath, shake off the stress, and let this episode be your permission slip to slow down and savor.
Thank you for being here along side me with another episode of Taking Flight with Megan Holly! I hope today’s episode inspired you to embrace your boldest, most authentic self. If you’re ready to dive deeper into confidence, creativity, and growth, let’s connect!
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“New Mike” visits Mike and Glenn in the coffee shop, remote from an AA retreat just outside Chicago. The quick sit-down touched on honesty, patience, and the power of expressing oneself in an open and non-transactional setting.
The guys discuss how an amphibian can ruin your cornflakes, when a trip to DUI court ignites a passion for the overpriced wig industry, and why your ability to get a $1.50 hot dog does not entitle you to domestic flights.
