The conversation with Norman Calvo covers the shock of triplets, life in Seattle and New York, the challenges of pregnancy, financial struggles, taking care of the family, overcoming financial hardship, embracing adventure and new opportunities, the power of music and community, and living life to the fullest.

This is a story about resilience, community, and refusing to let age or adversity define the limits of your life.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Shock of Triplets
• 02:15 Life in Seattle and New York
• 08:35 The Dream and Financial Struggles
• 11:28 Overcoming Financial Hardship
• 24:35 Embracing Adventure and New Opportunities
• 30:18 The Power of Music and Community
• 33:40 Living Life to the Fullest

Connect with Norman:

• Podcast: againstthenorm.net
• Substack: substack.com/@normancalvo
• YouTube: Norman Calvo on YouTube

About Heidi Siefkas:

Heidi Siefkas is a Nashville-based author of 4 books, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and adventurer.

📖 To explore her latest book, Look Up—Global Stories of Resilience: https://bit.ly/49QOPCH.

🎤 Bring Heidi to your event: https://heidisiefkas.com/speaking/

🌐 To connect with Heidi and share your story for the Look Up Mindset Podcast, visit www.heidisiefkas.com.

Becky Onyett shares her incredible journey of resilience, from a life-threatening diagnosis to multiple open heart surgeries and recovery. Her story highlights the importance of a strong support network and the ability to find gratitude in challenging situations. Becky's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact of reframing life's unexpected moments.

Takeaways

• Resilience
• Reframing the unexpected
• Finding gratitude
• Leaning into your support network

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey Begins
• 06:01 Life-Threatening Diagnosis
• 08:55 Open Heart Surgery
• 11:34 Recovery and Reflection
• 26:45 New Normal and Future Outlook

About Becky Onyett:

Becky Onyett is a physiotherapist, wellness coach, and mother whose life has been shaped by extraordinary medical challenges and deep resilience. Following complications during childbirth, Becky faced a series of significant health battles, including a spinal infection, multiple surgeries, and two heart valve replacements—learning to navigate life with a mechanical valve and long-term medication.

Now based in New Zealand, Becky combines her clinical expertise with her lived experience to support others navigating injury, trauma, and life-changing health conditions. Becky shares more of her journey through her website and blog at www.free-your-time.com. She has also recently published a chapter in the anthology Mind Over Matter and authored her own book, Stitches and Lullabies: Grandmas' Clock. More insights and resources are coming soon.

About Heidi Siefkas:

Heidi Siefkas is a Nashville-based author of 4 books, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and adventurer.

📖 To explore her latest book, Look Up—Global Stories of Resilience: https://bit.ly/49QOPCH.

🎤 Bring Heidi to your event: https://heidisiefkas.com/speaking/

🌐 To connect with Heidi and share your story for the Look Up Mindset Podcast, visit www.heidisiefkas.com.

P.J. shares his inspiring journey of resilience, transformation, and the power of choice. He emphasizes the importance of looking up, letting go of what's holding you back, and choosing to overcome challenges. His story serves as a powerful reminder that transformation is a choice, and resilience is a mindset that can be cultivated.

Takeaways

• The power of choice in shaping our emotions and mindset
• Looking up is essential in overcoming challenges

About P.J.:

P.J. is an international speaker and success strategist—who focuses on results! Despite his disability, he truly lives an extraordinary life: sailing, outdoor skydiving, indoor skydiving, trapezing, ziplining, and the list goes on! He’s also a published author, 10th-degree Black Belt, and meditation teacher. Additionally, P.J. is now training law enforcement officers. He created a completely unique course that teaches officers how to successfully interact with physically disabled suspects. To learn more about P.J.’s speaking, coaching, and law enforcement training, visit www.pjswisdom.com.

About Heidi Siefkas:

Heidi Siefkas is a Nashville-based author of 4 books, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and adventurer.

📖 To explore her latest book, Look Up—Global Stories of Resilience: https://bit.ly/49QOPCH.

🎤 Bring Heidi to your event: https://heidisiefkas.com/speaking/

🌐 To connect with Heidi and share your story for the Look Up Mindset Podcast, visit www.heidisiefkas.com.