Freedom Stories

About Freedom Stories

Welcome to the Freedom Stories Podcast with Dr. Don Dequine PT, DPT, CSCS, sharing stories of ordinary people who have made simple choices that over time have resulted in extraordinary transformations. Through years of working as a physical therapist and strength coach, Dr. Dequine has been an eye witness to the spirit of the overcomer. To combat a world that is riddled with false motivations, fear, and doubt, he will be sharing relatable and encouraging stories of people who have made the choice to overcome.

Publisher

Don Dequine

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2021

Latest episode

4 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2025

   Overcoming the Miles with Henry Rokusek

   In this episode, we sit down with Henry Rokusek—an ultramarathon runner ranked second in Kansas for his incredible race times. Henry shares the highs and lows of his running career, from the grueling setbacks to the breakthrough moments that kept him chasing the finish line. He opens up about the lessons he’s learned on resilience, the mental side of ultramarathons, and his ongoing work to figure out the best way to fuel his body for peak performance. Whether you’re a runner, an endurance athlete, or just someone seeking inspiration, Henry’s story proves that overcoming the miles is about much more than the race itself.

2. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Overcoming the Impossible: Lee Bramlett

   Lee Bramlett recounts his experiences as a linguistic pioneer translating the Bible into unwritten languages, highlighting the importance of every language and his faith journey through a near-fatal illness in this interview.

3. 

   27 May 2025

   From Abandonment to Abundance: Gwen Kennedy’s Journey to Purpose in Christ

   Gwen Kennedy recounts her journey from childhood abandonment to finding purpose in Christ through faith and mission work, illustrating the power of hope and healing in overcoming adversity in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Books guests

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