Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Creating New Purpose, with Jonathan Bogner

September 10, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“Resilience isn’t just bouncing back—it’s finding new purpose after everything changes.” — Jonathan Bogner

In this inspiring episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with Jonathan Bogner, a seasoned film and reality TV producer who has faced unimaginable challenges. From experiencing heart failure, two strokes, and aphasia, to receiving a life-saving heart transplant, Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless optimism. Join us as we dive deep into his incredible journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the importance of finding purpose in the face of adversity.

Key Themes

  1. A Life-Altering Health Journey: Jonathan recounts the series of major health crises that changed his life forever, including heart failure and a heart transplant. His experience with aphasia and the emotional impact of losing his ability to speak for a time is a central part of his story.
  2. The Power of Resilience: Jonathan shares his three key principles—rigorous optimism, rugged flexibility, and resilience—which guided him through his recovery and inspired his new purpose.
  3. Reinvention Through Purpose: After his transplant, Jonathan found a new calling in storytelling, focusing on unsung heroes—caregivers. His passion for sharing personal stories highlights the critical role caregivers play in the healthcare journey.
  4. From Behind the Camera to the Spotlight: As a longtime producer, Jonathan’s transition from supporting other people’s stories to becoming the subject of his own remarkable narrative was unexpected but powerful.
  5. Heart Memories and a Woman’s Heart: Jonathan reflects on receiving a woman’s heart and the emotional and even physical changes he noticed, including newfound cravings for certain foods, touching on the mystical idea of heart memories.
  6. Celebrating Caregivers: Jonathan emphasizes the often-overlooked struggles of caregivers, sharing his plans for a TV show that highlights their stories with moments of both sincerity and levity.

Connect with Jonathan

Website: https://bognerentertainmentinc.com/home

Website: https://personalstories.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbogner1/

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