Dying To Live Podcast

Rick Goodrich joins the podcast to reflect on a lifetime shaped by service, conflict, and hard-earned perspective. From deploying to Mogadishu during the humanitarian crisis in Somalia, to working DEA operations in New York and the Bronx during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Rick shares firsthand stories about violence, chaos, and what society can look like when the rule of law begins to break down. 

On this episode of the Dying to Live Podcast, host Garrett L. George sits down with the incredibly talented and humble Kenny Penny — a musician whose career spans decades and stages alongside some of country music’s greats.  From his early days in Nashville to sharing the spotlight with legends like Jerry Reed, Dottie West, and Johnny Russell, Kenny’s journey is packed with stories, experience, and a deep love for the craft. He even played a part on the iconic track “Eastbound and Down,” adding his touch to a song that’s become a staple of American music culture. 

In this episode of the Dying to Live Podcast, Garrett L. George sits down with Tyson Dever, a public speaker whose life was forever changed after a devastating car accident left him paralyzed. Rather than letting tragedy define him, Tyson found a deep well of strength and resilience that now fuels his mission to inspire others.  Tyson shares his journey of adapting to life after the accident, the mindset that helped him rebuild, and how he turned adversity into purpose. Today, he’s also involved in meaningful charity work with Disabled Outdoorsmen, helping people with disabilities experience the outdoors and reconnect with community.

In this episode of the Dying to Live Podcast, Garrett L. George sits down with Tyson Dever, a public speaker whose life was forever changed after a devastating car accident left him paralyzed. Rather than letting tragedy define him, Tyson found a deep well of strength and resilience that now fuels his mission to inspire others.  Tyson shares his journey of adapting to life after the accident, the mindset that helped him rebuild, and how he turned adversity into purpose. Today, he’s also involved in meaningful charity work with Disabled Outdoorsmen, helping people with disabilities experience the outdoors and reconnect with community.

This week, Garrett sits down with Daniel Carlton — a former Green Beret, two-time Purple Heart recipient, and combat survivor whose story is as powerful as it is inspiring.  In this episode, Daniel opens up about his years of service, sharing not only the intensity of frontline combat but also the quieter, deeply personal moments that shaped his journey. He reflects on the brotherhood within his unit, the weight of leadership, and the split-second decisions made in life-or-death situations. Daniel also recounts the day an IED explosion changed his life forever, leading to the loss of his leg and beginning a new battle—one of recovery, identity, and resilience.

This week, Garrett sits down with BJ Leggett - Army Veteran, longtime friend, and survivor.  First and foremost, we want to thank BJ for his service and for his courage in sharing the most personal and defining moments of his life.  BJ shares a life-altering car accident that left him with traumatic injuries, two flatlines, and a painful road to physical and emotional recovery. Later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Baghdad, where he served as a medic and witnessed the brutal realities of war firsthand.

This week, Garrett, sits down with Mr. Allen Sowersby.  Allen is a staple in the music industry, logging an incalculable amount of miles on the road while ensuring the safe transport of some of the most famous and influential bands, singer-song writers and entertainers of the last 2 decades. It would be easier to name the bands Allen has not driven, rather than list the entirety of his bus' manifest.   His humility, kindness and passion is undeniable, allowing for no questions to be asked as to why he has been George Strait's Ace in the Hole Band driver of choice.

Kimberli is the embodiment of resilience and inspiration.  Growing up in the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, multiple encounters with SA, losing her father at 19 years old and divorced by 20, she enters into Motherhood alone. Her world gains a beacon of joy and warmth after the birth of her son, however, this would only last 5 years due to a tragic boating accident on Lake Powell. Overcome with grief and depression, 2 suicide attempts brings her to the Reset Point. Caterpillar to Butterfly.

Brandon's story is the definition of a comeback story and proves as testament for 2nd Chances.  After witnessing the fatal car accident that took his father's life, Brandon stumbles upon his families liquor cabinet and begins his descent into self medication. Alcohol turns to drugs. Drugs turns to crime. Crime leads to a high speed chance with SAPD landing him prison. While in prison, Brandon receives a tragic phone call from his mother, kickstarting his road to recovery, redemption and rehabilitation.    

What sets Matthew’s story apart is a unique point of view. He reveals the heart and mind of a father, son, brother, cousin, and nephew – all one person – who has lost loved ones to suicide and self-harm; losses that span generational branches in one family tree. His extensive professional expertise also makes his story different. Through the lens of over 20 years of military experience in information operations and strategic communication, Matthew explains how informational power, a largely misunderstood and dangerously ignored avenue of influence over our mental and spiritual health, is a core component in the war against suicide.