The Edlow Podcast

Princeton King - Family, Faith, Ministry and Wrestling - the Role of God in a Modern Day Jonah Story

Princeton King is a husband, father, Baptist Minister and pro wrestling announcer.
Princeton was raised by a loving mother and step-father in Daly City, California. He had a rough upbringing, and many people around their neighborhood ended up dead or in juvenile hall. However, Princeton and his siblings felt as though they were supported and had everything they needed. He attributes this to his parents teaching him about God and prayer.
Despite this foundation, his life was not without hardship. He struggled with pornography addiction at an early age. A struggle he continues to deal with. He also has dealt with varying degrees of depression and anxiety.
In his early 20s he felt inspired to preach. He describes himself as a modern day Jonah because he avoided this inspiration for years. Finally, a spiritual experience changed his life and he accepted his call. Once he did, the stresses he once had, disappeared.
He is now the head minister at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition, through his ministry he found himself connecting with members of the NorCal Independent Wrestling scene. Through the 209 Crew and Next Level Pro Wrestling, he became an independent wrestling announcer. He provides ring announcing services for many promotions in the Northern and Central California area.
Princeton comes on the podcast to discuss his journey, the role of God in his life, his struggles with mental health and addiction, his love of pro wrestling and so much more!

Jake Ballentine - Mindset, Motivation and Trials - How Adversity is Important to Success

Jake Ballentine is a motivational speaker, success coach and author of the book "Your Number One Goal." He is also the founder of The Speakers, Authors and Coaches Network.
Jake has spoken at over 500 paid speaking events. He has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his book (which is a step by step guide to reaching goals) and through coaching. Everything he does has one thing in common, to make the world a better place.
Jake comes on the podcast to discuss the importance of mindset, the importance in discomfort in growth, extreme acceptance of difficulties and the lessons learned within and how those difficulties can make you the person you need to be to reach your goal.

Paul Isadora - College Basketball, Pro Wrestling and Fatherhood - My 7 foot Life

Paul Isadora (born Steven Pienkoski) is a 7ft tall wrecking ball. He has had a successful career in sports. He played college basketball at University of Nevada - Reno and played professionally overseas.
One day, after returning to Reno, he met Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend of the Reno Scum, and he embarked on a journey through the world of professional wrestling.
Despite all of his successes in sports, he finds he biggest success to be his family. He and his wife Erica have worked together to raise 5 daughters. He considers this to be his greatest achievement.
"The Wrecking Ball" comes on the podcast to discuss his story, from being raised as an only child in the Bay Area, to college/professional basketball, to the wacky world of wrestling. He also discusses the importance of keeping everything in perspective, and how when he has to choose between sports opportunity and family, he always chose family.

Just Me #3 - Parenting a Senior, Personal Injury Tips, Conversion...and Swinger Parties?

Josh Edlow answers listener questions about his Instagram, fist fights, being the dad of a senior, swinger parties and more.
Josh also answers two listener messages:
1. What do you do if you're involved in a motor vehicle collision?
2. Why doesn't God stop bad things from happening?
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Kathy McDaniel - Highway to Hell and Stairway to Heaven - the Complete Near Death Experience

Kathy McDaniel is a former Real Estate Expert who contracted Pneumonia in the year 2000. Shortly thereafter, she was taken to the hospital due to her condition. It was there, while in a medically induced coma, that Kathy passed away...and went to Hell.
That's right, Kathy believes she went to Hell and was then able to see Heaven right before being told that it wasn't her time. She returned with a new lease on life.
Since that time, she has shared her Near Death Experience at conferences, on podcasts and in her book "Misfit In Hell to Heaven Expat." She teaches about her experience and what she has learned as a result of seeing the afterlife. 
Hear her story, from being cast into the pit of Hell, to being gang r*ped by demons (yes you read that right), to taken to heaven by her deceased fiancé, this is a wild ride through the afterlife that you don't want to miss!

Nate Christiansen, APCC - Addictions, Sobriety and Blended Families - Creating a Therapist - Part 2

Nate Christensen is a mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Addiction. Nate offers a holistic approach to mental health using the "Wellness Model" for life management.
Perhaps the reason why Nate is so knowledgeable in these fields is due to his experience in these subjects. He has diagnosed Anxiety, Depression and ADHD. He has also suffered from multiple addictions, including overeating, alcohol, gambling and Pornography. He has been able to successfully reach sobriety from all of these addictions and now helps others do the same.
Nate returns for part 2 to go in depth into his own story, his fight with addiction, how brain chemistry feeds addiction and shame, his sobriety and living as a blended family within the LDS church.

Nate Christiansen, APCC - Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Addictions - Creating a Therapist - Part I

Nate Christensen is a mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and addiction recovery. Nate offers a holistic approach to mental health using the "Wellness Model" for life management.
Perhaps the reason why Nate is so knowledgeable in these fields is due to his personal experience in battling with these subjects. He has diagnosed Anxiety, Depression and ADHD. He has also suffered from multiple addictions, including overeating, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He has been able to successfully reach sobriety from all of these addictions and now helps others do the same.
Nate comes on the podcast to share parts of his story and also discuss how his approach with the "Wellness Model" helps maintain a healthy emotional baseline and fight addiction.
This is only part 1...We go deeper into Nate's story in Part 2. That drops Thursday! Thanks friends!

Randy Hochderffer - Childhood Trauma, Addiction and Self Worth - How Indy Wrestling changed my life

Randy Hochderffer is a life-long pro wrestling fan who recently discovered the world of Northern California Independent Wrestling. Raised in Fresno, he has loved watching pro wrestling since Hulk Hogan wrestled the Ultimate Warrior at Wrestlemania 6.
As for many, his wrestling fandom in those days was closeted. Many made fun of him for his love of "fake wrestling." However, wrestling gave him an escape from a life riddled with family difficulties. Born with a birth defect that effected his ribs, lungs and right arm, he faced a lot of ridicule from schoolmates. That coupled with abandonment, abuse and trauma from his parents, led to severe mental health issues that effected relationships. As trust issues continued to develop, Randy fell into addiction, which caused significant problems in his young adult life. He felt trapped, abandoned and alone. Until...he discovered Independent Wrestling through a YouTube Channel, which changed his life completely.
Hear Randy's story, from being abused by his nearly absent biker father as a kid, to abandoned by his mother at 15, to dealing with trust issues and self-worth issues, to discovering a new outlook on life by joining the Norcal Independent Wrestling Family.
How does childhood trauma effect him? Does he still love his parents? What is it about Indy Wrestling? Is he related to Tripp Rogers? Find out on this interview with  @Randiesel300 
This is a great story that needs to be heard. ​