What happens when life forces us to confront the unexplainable?

Today's guest, Dr. Gregg Korbon, is a retired anesthesiologist whose life took an extraordinary turn after the loss of his nine-year-old son, Brian.

A lifelong man of science, Gregg was suddenly faced with experiences that defied logic and ultimately changed the course of his life. In this deeply moving conversation, Gregg shares how tragedy cracked his heart open to a world beyond reason.

Together, we explore what it means to find meaning after unimaginable loss—and how love, grief, and trust can guide us through life's transitions.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How a rational physician came to believe in experiences beyond science
• Brian's final days and the messages he left behind
• How grief opened Gregg's heart to unconditional love
• The ways dreams and symbols can help us heal and reconnect
• Why vulnerability can be a path to transformation
• What Gregg has learned about purpose, faith and trust in retirement
  
  

Resources

http://www.beyondreason.info

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For nearly 30 years, Peter Haskell's voice was a familiar one across New York. As a reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, he covered some of the region's most defining moments.

When a rare vocal disorder forced Peter to step away from the microphone, it brought an unexpected crossroads. What followed was a shift toward gratitude, purpose, and a renewed belief in the power of stories and kindness.

Today, Peter continues his lifelong calling to tell meaningful stories through his work with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and as an adjunct professor of journalism at Fordham University.

In this episode, we covered:

How Peter built a lifelong career in broadcast journalism

What covering 9/11 taught him about humanity and resilience

The experience of living with spasmodic dysphonia

How he found direction and meaning beyond his career in radio

The lessons he's carried into teaching and storytelling today

Why kindness is the foundation of his personal philosophy

Resources:

You can learn more at dysphonia.org.

At 68 years old, Rand Timmerman looked in the mirror and thought his life was over. A decorated Vietnam War veteran and successful attorney, he had been undone by alcoholism and the toll of PTSD. Yet what seemed like the end became the beginning of a new path.

Now more than a decade sober, Rand shares how recovery gave him the strength to take on an extraordinary challenge with his brother: hiking the Appalachian Trail in their seventies. Along the way, they faced storms, solitude, and moments of reckoning that reshaped how Rand understands resilience, purpose, and second chances.

In this episode, we covered:

How Rand faced down alcoholism after decades of success in his career

The hidden weight of PTSD and how it shaped his story

What it was like to hike more than 1,400 miles of the Appalachian Trail in his seventies

The role of grit, faith, and humor in getting through difficult seasons

How recovery and service to others gave Rand a renewed sense of purpose

Resources:

Visit: Rand Timmerman's website

Email Rand: rand.timmerman@gmail.com