Q+A with Justin this week! We have so many questions that we are continuing this series. Write in with your questions at [email protected]. In part 2’s Q+A, Amy asks Justin: Would he shave his beard? Comeback fight Onnit and being one of their pro athletes and how that came about How he feels about Austin Bullying: discernment and handling How he shows admiration to his partner Amy Diseases he’s had Favorite food and drink His deepest fear Subscribe to the show as we will continue to...

Hans Kim is an up-and-coming comedian who broke out on Kill Tony and has become a regular there. Hans has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe, and is a veteran at what he does after nearly a decade of dedication to standup.  Listen for how he overcame expectations, and how he chooses to truly dedicate himself to his passion and dream, and how it is paying off. Follow Hans everywhere HERE. And if you enjoyed this episode, check out Nat Rogechevshy’s powerful story of breaking on Kill...

Khalil Rafati is the founder of Sunlife Organics, and has an intense and powerful story of overcoming heroin and cocaine addiction. He has turned his life into a true testament of what is possible, as he is also the founder of Riviera Recovery, the founder of 13 Sunlife Organics stores and counting, founder of Malibu Beach Yoga, and the author of the unforgettable memoir, “I Forgot To Die.”     Listen for what have been the most powerful influences and moments in his overcome story, and...

Everyone you meet, every single day, is fighting a battle you know nothing about. We are all in the process of overcoming something big, something small, but we are faced with the challenge to overcome all the time. You, me, we have overcome 100% of our darkest days.   I’m Justin Wren, and I believe we are all Overcomers if we choose to overcome. We all have the option. I have overcome childhood trauma, sexual abuse, immense bullying, depression, suicidal ideation, self-imposed substance...

Q+A with Justin this week! We have so many questions that we are continuing this series. Write in with your questions at [email protected].   In part 1 Q+A, Amy asks Justin: His hair routine How he started public speaking (SUCH a great story that he’s never shared before) What ‘Overcome’ means to him Coaches: his in MMA now and then, and how he views coaching Masculinity Holding space for other men A day in the life   Subscribe to the show as we will continue to have more Q+A...

Bernard Amadei is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, founding president of Engineers Without Borders, co-founder of the Engineers Without Borders-International Network. Bernard developed new strategies for rethinking and reinventing engineering with people in the forefront.   Bernard is also a mentor to Justin, and helping head up the development of the new community structure for the Batwa Pygmy tribe in Uganda. He is well-traveled and full of solid...

Garrain Jones is a coach, international inspirational speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life. Garrain shares his powerful Overcomer story today, which will speak to your heart and motivate and inspire you to your core. He was once $200K in debt and living a lie, and he chose to embrace his “superpower of vulnerability” to become the magnetic and empowered human he is today.    Connect with Garrain on Instagram HERE. Click to listen to his...

Seize the day with this week’s guest, Sky King. Sky is an entrepreneur and podcaster, creating systems to incentivize authenticity in media, and he is the founder of ModernStoa.co, which helps prominent thought leaders sincerely monetize their podcasts. A thought leader himself, he has launched his own podcast, Sky King’s Mental Playground, which is an opportunity to play with topics that will define the next twenty years. Enjoy this episode? Then don’t miss our previous episode with Aaron...

Tim Kennedy is an active duty Master Sergeant and Green Beret in the US Army. He has fought professional MMA with the UFC, Strikeforce, the WEC, ShoMMA, and HDNet Fights, retiring from the MMA in 2017. Tim has founded Sheepdog Response, his new school Apogee Academy, 4 Pillars Fit, Woobies, and RangerUP. Today, we talk about what Tim overcomes in his own life and how he stays focused, maintains his life, and continually levels up his drive. And don’t miss how he tells us to combat...

Up and coming comedian Nat Rogachevsky (Kill Tony) joins today to talk stand-up comedy and his powerful story of recovery from heroin addiction. Nat has performed with Tony Hinchcliffe, Matt Rife, and Craig Conant, as well as Brian Redban's Secret Show. A simultaneously heartfelt and hilarious episode that will inspire you with Nat’s journey out of deep addiction to a life of service and humility.   Enjoy this episode? Then don’t miss our previous episode with RJ Mitte. It will have you...

Certified badass Matt Vincent, two-time Highland Games World Champion, CEO of HVIII Brand Goods, host of UMSO Podcast, CEO of Habit Coffee Co, and Onnit Pro Athlete joins this week to talk some serious truth to us all. You’ll leave this conversation ready to seize the moment and live your life to the fullest, every day.   Listen in on how you can win! Matt donated gift cards to give away! Enjoy this episode? Then check out our inspiring conversation with Zach Bitter, pro-ultra-marathon...

Daniele Bolelli is an author, philosopher, university professor, single father, podcaster, and a true martial artist at heart. He is the host of “The Drunken Taoist” podcast and historical podcast “History on Fire.” Daniele breaks down life principles, lessons from martial arts, and knowledge in simple form, to help us overcome what is holding us back. He is the author of four books, “Not Afraid,” “50 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know: Religion,” “Create Your Own Religion,” and “On the...

Rafael Lovato, Jr. is the Bellator Middleweight World Champion, and a mixed martial artist and BJJ competitor and instructor. He is a true master and the greatest American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor ever. Rafael is a true champion in life, too, overcoming cerebral cavernoma and moving forward to continue fighting and pursue his calling to teach. Rafael is also the founder of Lovato Jiu-Jitsu and Timeless Jiu-Jitsu.    Learn more and follow...

Host of Align Podcast [LINK], Author, and Movement Expert Aaron Alexander joins to talk his new book The Align Method, out now, which is a field guide to feeling better. Aaron talks how to let health permeate your life in this powerful episode! Plus, don’t miss the breathwork session he leads us through during the conversation!   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club   Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards.   Thanks to Onnit for...

Anthony Esperance is a musician and songwriter with the band Papa Roach (guitar/keys/backing vocals/songwriting). Anthony and Justin met in treatment recently, and discuss Anthony’s road through addiction and path to recovery, and their friendship and growth together. WARNING: This episode contains talk about graphic violence and traumatic videos.   Follow Anthony on Instagram @twanista and get tickets to Papa Roach’s Kill The Noise Tour HERE!   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight...

Justin is out of treatment and shares his experience, breakthroughs, and what’s to come as he moves into active recovery and healing. He also shares the powerful experience of ART, or Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and working through deep-seated trauma. WARNING: Issues of sexual abuse are discussed in this episode. HOPE-SHOT: Healing is available to all!   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club   Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on...

This episode’s interview was recorded the day Justin left for rehab and was originally aired on The Amy Edwards Show, listen to that episode here or watch the episode on YouTube here. Justin and his producer and partner, Amy, discuss his leaving for treatment in the intro and the events surrounding this recording and his leaving.   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club   Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards.   Thanks to Onnit for...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   Dr. Daniel Amen practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist as director of the Amen Clinics. He is a five-time New York Times best-selling author as of 2012. Amen has built a profitable business around the use of SPECT imaging for purported diagnostic purposes. He has studied my brain and is an expert on addiction and brain function, and conducts a live...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   Jeffery Meadows is the founder of Black Sheep Boxing and Muay Thai. He’s also my sponsor in recovery and has a very powerful story of rebuilding life after addiction and prison.   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club   Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards.   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   Jeffery Meadows is the founder of Black Sheep Boxing and Muay Thai. He’s also my sponsor in recovery and has a very powerful story of rebuilding life after addiction and prison. This is so powerful, stay tuned for Part 2 next week!   Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club   Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards.   Hot...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   Brigham Buhler is the founder of Ways2Well, a company that is positively disrupting the broken United States healthcare system. We can break through to a new way of living healthy and create a financial healthcare system that won’t break us. Brigham talks today about how he has overcome family trauma, spent years working for insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and is...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   They say: “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” I’ve stopped digging and I’ve reached out for help. I wanted to get really real with y’all in this episode and let you in behind the curtain of when I relapsed. I believe this episode will be a resource to anyone who has personally struggled with addiction or loves someone who has. It’s an inside look, or, sort of,...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   Chris Long is an incredible man. I got closer to him as we climbed Mount Kilimanjaro together, along with NFL players and military veterans. We climbed 19,341 feet each to raise money for clean water wells. A football legacy, as the son of Howie Long, he has made his mark on his own and shares his wisdom and humor this week on a phenomenal episode. He knows a lot about...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   We’ve got something incredible to celebrate in this episode! That’s why we are doing our first solo cast, or duo cast with Amy, and don’t have a guest this time around. I’m the founder of the nonprofit Fight For The Forgotten and we just had our biggest two weeks ever as a nonprofit, which means we are gearing up to change more lives for the better than ever before.   In...

Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off.   I believe this conversation with my dear friend and personal inspiration Teddy Atlas will move you. He is a former boxer, Hall of Fame boxing coach and cornerman, a world-renowned color commentator, and founder of a nonprofit. We went deep in this heartwarming but also gut-wrenching conversation. Teddy has inspired me in my fighting career and is someone I want to emulate...