Sarah Dransfield: One Leg, One Amazing Life

When life throws a curveball, some see a setback, but others like Kaneshi Hart see an opportunity. Five years ago, Kaneshi was climbing the corporate ladder, enjoying the fruits of a successful career, and traveling internationally. Life seemed set on a promising trajectory. Yet, as many of us have experienced, stability can be fleeting. A series of layoffs, a toxic work environment, and a global pandemic later, Kanesha found herself at a crossroads. She decided to take an entrepreneurial route. The episode unfolds Kaneshi’s story with raw honesty and vulnerability. She talks about being laid off not once, but twice within two years, and how these bumps in her road led her to question the path she was on, and to wonder what else was out there. Were events  a streak of bad luck or a nudge towards a different calling? Come listen in.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on:

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to transform your life?  Meet Nicole Byars, a woman whose journey epitomizes the essence of personal transformation and the power of self-discovery. Nicole’s story begins in the familiar corridors of high achievement and people-pleasing. Raised in a family that valued success, she followed a path that many of us know all too well: striving for academic excellence, attending a prestigious university, and landing a job in corporate America. Yet, beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect life, Nicole grappled with an eating disorder and a marriage that left her feeling lost and alone. This episode is an invitation to reflect on our own lives. Nicole’s experiences prompt us to ask ourselves: Are we living in alignment with our hearts? Are we taking care of ourselves as we should? And most importantly, are we open to the changes that life inevitably brings? #personaldevelopment #yoga #anorexia       What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on:

The Grief Revolution   How does one navigate grief? How do you support someone going through this process? Aly Bird, a young widow turned grief advocate, shares her transformative journey through loss and the powerful lessons she’s learned. Her story is not just one of sorrow, but of resilience, community, and the courage to rewrite the rules of life. Aly delves into the depth of human attachment, the complexities of mourning, and the hope that lies within grief. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the grief revolution. Tune in now for an episode that promises to touch hearts and change minds. You can learn more about grief through Aly’s book, Grief Ally: .   What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on:

An Accident, An Injury and A Purpose   Jessica’s life was transformed when her car was t-boned in a horrific accident. Waking up in the hospital with a broken neck, multiple pelvic fractures, and a severe brain injury, she was faced with a prognosis that spelled a lifetime of dependency and limitations. But Jessica’s narrative doesn’t end there; it’s where her true journey begins. Jessica’s story is not just about physical recovery; it’s about the mental and emotional metamorphosis that occurs when one is pushed to the edge. It’s about rediscovering oneself, overcoming deep doubt, and learning to create a new life.   “Imagination is really the start of being able to create the life that you want and really create anything in life.”   In spite of a grim prognosis that projected Jessica’s days of independence were over, Jessica healed and completed her bachelor’s degree. She lives independently and runs her own business. This conversation is about self-awareness and empowerment. Jessica’s insights into the power of thought, the importance of self-love, and the art of imagination offer a roadmap for anyone looking to transform their life from within. Join us in a remarkable discussion of self awareness and empowerment that can come from a bump in the road.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at   Follow Bump on:

The Need To Rewire The Professional Brain   Chuck Price is a lawyer by trade, but a wisdom seeker by nature. His openness and curiosity led him down a most unusual path, a path towards greater personal authenticity, presence, and awareness. He’s written a book called Now he talks to other professionals about finding your way in a linear, left brain profession while holding on to your humanity along the way. Chuck talks about the value of creating a balanced life and of learning the art of being present. Why is presence important?   "We're never taught to live right now."   Our professional schools emphasize left brain learning, crucial to mastering a lot of information.   "What you're actually learning to do is to have an extremely unbalanced life, totally left brain and totally based on what you're going to accomplish."   But what about the things you might experience? Join us for a thoughtful discussion of what creates a good life.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Learn more at Follow Bump on:

Zya ​B ​Built ​a ​successful ​corporate ​career ​in ​organizational ​change ​consulting, ​including ​starting ​her ​own ​company. She’s ​traveled ​the ​globe ​solo, ​contributed ​to ​a ​best ​selling ​book ​on ​creativity, ​and ​now ​she ​has ​her ​own ​podcast, ​Your Hell Yes Life where ​she ​tells ​the ​stories ​of ​other ​fearless ​women.  But fearlessness isn’t the only component of living a “Hell Yes Life”. The path comes with some bumps in the road. "So I semi-retired, but I was 48 at the time and people at 48 are not around. So I was actually quite bored for a year." She realized that what she was looking for was a deep ​inner ​yes. ​Zya reflects: "That one that I yearned to follow all those years when I was doing what I thought I should do, when I was just following the money instead of my heart. I finally made it out." Which ​raises ​the ​question ​of ​what ​does ​your ​soul ​yearn ​to ​do? ​And ​what’s ​holding ​you ​back?     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Follow Bump on:

This is a Side Trip, a super short podcast that lets me share some of my thoughts about writing, podcasting and whatever else comes to mind. This Side Trip, I share some of my thoughts about marketing on YouTube, click bait, and what might really matter.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Follow Bump on:

Tonia ​Winchester ​is ​a ​treasure. ​She’s ​a ​naturopathic ​doctor ​who ​helps ​people ​heal, ​but ​her ​interest ​in ​healing ​goes ​way ​beyond ​bodily ​health. ​She ​uses ​neurolinguistic ​programming, ​or ​NLP, ​to ​help ​people ​change ​their ​subconscious ​beliefs ​and ​their ​patterns ​of ​behavior ​to ​change ​their ​lives. ​Tonia ​talks ​about ​this ​in ​her ​book, ​Cycle, ​how ​to ​sleep ​deeply, ​wake ​rested, ​and ​enjoy ​happy, ​energized ​days. ​• This ​podcast ​is ​about ​discovery. ​It’s ​about ​finding ​a ​path ​to ​healing ​your ​emotional ​memories ​and ​experiences ​to ​realize ​your ​very ​best ​life. As Tonia notes: "Most patients come to me as a naturopathic doctor because they have tried everything medically, and there's no options for them. They're fine on paper and they feel like garbage. So there's nothing that western medicine can do for them."  And that is where Tonia comes in.     What they're saying:   “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Follow Bump on:

Sheila Kamuda is a very independent woman. She worked while her husband took care of all the household and childcare details. But when he died, her life stopped. How does one cope with something like this?  Sheila put one foot in front of the other, and reflected about her life ahead. And in doing do, she looked back and within for comfort and guidance. "Once you start to go back to who you are, what are your dreams before you met? What is it tha you wanted to do? Where did you want to live?" And slowly, Sheila pulled her life together and moved forward. This is her story.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”   –Gary Hensel   Follow Bump on:

Caring for a loved on is a rocky road both financially and emotionally. Add in a hired caregiver, who may or may not pass a background check, and you have a situation that can go haywire quickly. Jacklyn learned this the hard way. In her book, she shares stories about caregiving and reveals an industry that is sloppy in its hiring practices and rife with opportunities to financially take advantage of the very people they’re hired to care for. From first hand experience, she notes that "a common problem with the caregivers is the financial exploitation." “There’s also mental exploitation,” she explains.  Jacklyn’s stories will scare you. And they should. Caregiving situations are something most of us will face and Jacklyn’s experiences and insights might just save you. Her book is called   "Talk with your loved ones before a crisis happens," she warns. And in this podcast she shares some real life stories about the hazards of hiring a caregiver.     What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove   “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.”  –Gary Hensel   Follow Bump on: