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Listeners Pick TOP 5 Trevor Romain Podcast Episodes of 2020

12/15/2020

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Launched in January 2020 with the vision to share bitesize stories on hope, inspiration and collaboration presents the Trevor Romain Podcast hosted by best-selling children's author, award-winning illustrator and sought-after motivational speaker Trevor Romain. Whether you listen to learn, to escape, or to discover, each episode uncovers in-depth stories from Trevor Romain's most enriching experiences. The podcast also received a nomination at the 2020 WeGo Health Awards for 'Best Podcast'. 

In picking some of the year's best podcast episodes, below are the most listened to episodes to date that continue to resonate with listeners across the world through heartwarming stories to give you hope in humanity in a very transformative year. 

5. Episode 9: It Will Go Over 
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In this episode Trevor shares a very powerful and uplifting story about how his mother comforted him during a time when he thought he was going to die. The episode concludes with a warm and touching segment in which Trevor interviews his mother during a recent visit to South Africa where she lives.
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4. Episode 16: The Listening Season 
In this episode Trevor talks about spending time on a train with a soldier who has found a unique way of managing nightmares created by his struggles with PTSD. This simple yet powerful and poignant story helps us to appreciate the value of not only listening, but hearing what we are listening to.

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3. Episode 13: Yours, Mine and Ours 
In this episode, Trevor talks about being a child and watching his father paint and how they managed to work together, and keep their creative bond intact, even after his father passed away.

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2. Episode 2: It's in the Giving That You Receive 
In this episode, Trevor Romain has more than a million copies of his books in print in twenty-two languages. Many of his books are designed to help kids become happier, healthier and more confident. Trevor has worked extensively with terminally ill children, kids in orphanages, children in refugee camps and military kids. In this episode, Trevor talks about how he started his work with traumatized kids and how one small interaction, at a children’s hospital, changed the course of his life and career.

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1. Episode 1: The Power of Kindness
In the premiere episode, Trevor Romain talks about The power of Kindness — little by little, a little becomes a lot. Trevor Romain shares the story of how one boy’s small act of kindness changed another boy’s life and how the positive ripple-effect has radiated out to half a million children across the world. 

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Learn more about the Trevor Romain Podcast and if you're already a listener, leave a review and tell us here for the opportunity to be featured and receive a small 'thank you' gift from Trevor for your time. 


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Trevor Romain Book Set Giveaway!

12/10/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 1 set of copies of "Taking the 'Duh' Out of Divorce", "How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up", "Bullying is a Pain in the Brain", "What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?" and "Cliques, Phonies, & Other Baloney" books courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this journal!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 11:59pm CT on Sunday, December 13, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]
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The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, December 14, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

Save 15% off in our store with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! ​
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Trevor's Birthday wish...Make it come true!

12/7/2020

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It's Trevor here! Many people have said, with what appears to be a genuine smile, ''What do you want for your birthday?' For those who mean it sincerely, and aren't just doing the Facebook dance, I do indeed want something for my birthday.

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More than want. It's something I need, for my birthday.
I need a bit of help.
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Help because a used car is sorely needed for my family, staff and the management at the Botshibelo poverty alleviation village in Magaliesburg, South Africa.
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Unfortunately, because they don’t have back-up transport, taxis are being used for medical emergencies for women in labor and kids who need to see a doctor or go to the clinic or emergency room. They have to borrow from the food money to deal with transport in emergencies.

I can't, with a clear conscience, not try to support my friends in this situation.

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Three hundred kids and hundreds of villagers are served by Botshibelo, and almost every day someone needs to be ferried somewhere.


They need a car to buy groceries, go to the pharmacy, get building supplies, rescue kids from abusive situations in the area, support kids who have been abandoned, get the teens to school, bring in supplies, take the older kids to their courses, and get animals to the vet.
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The list goes on.
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​Unfortunately, the main transportation vehicle at Botshibelo is limping along and, due to Covid, general funds are dangerously low, so there is absolutely no money for a used car.

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Our goal is $8 500.


Times are really tough at Botshibelo at the moment due to Covid and loss of jobs in the area. More than tough actually, they are dire.


Please help me raise this money for my birthday so we can buy a used car for Botshibelo.

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Donate at: https://bit.ly/33CcxS6

​Since 1990, Botshibelo has worked to become a self-sustaining community and, more importantly, a place of safety and family to South Africa's AIDS orphans and economic orphans. The community includes an orphanage, school, village, medical clinic and organic farm.
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Botshibelo, founded by Marion and Con Cloete in 1990, is dedicated to improving the lives of the economically challenged, especially children who have been orphaned for various reasons. Using the traditional African village (and its inherent ubuntu values of cooperation and joint responsibility) as a model, the community works together to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope, safety, education and sustainable growth to all residents.


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Donate at: https://bit.ly/33CcxS6
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Go Read Book GIVEAWAY: ENTER BY December 7, 2020

12/1/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Go Read" softcover books courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this journal!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 11:59pm CT on Sunday, December 6, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]
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The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, December 7, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

​Find the "Go Read" hardcover and save 15% off at checkout with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! 
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Facing Fear Journal GIVEAWAY: ENTER BY NOVEMBER 22, 2020

11/18/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Facing Fear" journal courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this journal!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 5pm CT on Sunday, November 22, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]
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The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, November 23, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

​Find more materials and save 15% off at checkout with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! ​
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Financial Fitness Guide Giveaway: Enter by November 15, 2020

11/11/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Financial Fitness' guides courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this guide!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 5pm CT on Sunday, November 15, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]
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The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, November 16, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

​Find more materials and save 15% off at checkout with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! 
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How Exercise Unlocked An Amazing Gift In Trevor's Life

11/10/2020

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Update:
After a post I did earlier this year, I received hundreds of powerful responses (one of which I have attached) and a request to repost the story, which I have below.
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Dear Trev,
I tried your dad's 30-20-10 concept a month after my last chemotherapy round. And guess what boet (brother), I am running a 5k this weekend. Yebo! - DA
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My dad, Jac Romain, gave me a secret combination many years ago that unlocked the most amazing gift.
At that time I was not a workout person. In fact exercise did not appeal to me very much.
The secret was revealed when I was on a visit back home a couple of years after I moved to the United States to pursue my writing career.

On the last morning of that visit, my dad asked me to join him for a little run. As much as it appealed to me to spend the time with him, I declined and told him I wouldn’t make it around the block because I wasn't in running shape.

He put his hand on my shoulder and said, “C’mon, I’ll show you an easy way to get fit.”
And he did.

We went down to the Linksfield Primary School soccer fields and all it took was three numbers to unlock the ultimate cardio secret.

30-20-10.
Walk for thirty seconds.
Jog comfortable for twenty seconds.
Then run a little faster for ten seconds.
Repeat.

If you are a beginner and not in great shape, start with 10 minute sessions 3 times a week. Do that for two weeks. (10 minutes is very doable even if you are totally out of shape.)
Then do a twenty minute session for two weeks. Then move on to a thirty minute session.
Little by little a little becomes a lot.

The results were amazing for me. The ten second run was hard at first but because it is followed by a thirty second walk I could catch my breath
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30-20-10 can work even if you can’t or don’t like to run. The same principle applies to walking. Walk comfortably for thirty seconds. Walk briskly for twenty and then walk hard for the last ten. Rinse and repeat.
This can be applied to walking or jogging in place if you want to start getting in shape indoors.
Every time I have a layoff from running due to injury or illness, I use the 30-20-10 method to ramp up again. It works every time.

I work out almost every day and still use the 30-20-10 method twice a week as part of my exercise regimen.
I walk as fast as I can.
Jog at a moderate pace.
Then sprint my legs off for the ten seconds.
Different muscles are used for each section so the overall effect is really good for your legs and a great cardio workout.

Seriously, if you are sedentary but would love to get that heart pumping, start very slowly with a slow, medium, fast walk. I promise you will get results. Money back guaranteed.
I have my dad to thank for this simple fitness solution.

I have a very powerful memory of saying goodbye to my mom and dad at at the airport when I flew back to the United States after visiting a number of years after my dad first inspired me to get into shape.
We ran 10 kilometers together that morning and it was great.

My parents drove me to the airport later that day. At that time the old airport had a thick plate-glass divider between the people saying goodbye and the passengers on their way to passport control.
You could not hear each other but people gestured and mouthed their goodbyes through the glass before they went down the escalators and into the departures lounge.

Saying goodbye to my parents through that glass wall was always tough for me.
As I was mouthing ‘I love you’ through the glass wall that day, I put my hand on the glass and my dad did the same on the other side.
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I will never forget our hands together, palm to palm, through the glass.
He smiled at me like he always did after our runs. His face is a frozen photograph in my mind.
Sadly, I was living overseas when he suddenly passed away and that last memory, of touching his hand through the glass, is how I will always remember him, his magnificent smile, and the love of running that he passed on to me through 30-20-10.
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Gone book giveaway: Enter to Win by November 8, 2020

11/4/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Gone" books written by Trevor Romain courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this book!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 5pm CT on Sunday, November 8, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]

The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, November 9, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

​Find more books written and illustrated by Trevor Romain and save 15% off at checkout with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! 
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Webster Book Giveaway: Enter by November 1, 2020

10/29/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Webster" books written by Trevor Romain courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this book!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 5pm CT on Sunday, November 1, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]

The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, November 2, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.

Find more books written and illustrated by Trevor Romain and save 15% off at checkout with promo code 'HeardThat15' 
here! 
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GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN 'Good Things' BOOK

10/14/2020

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[This giveaway is now closed!] We're thrilled to give away 2 copies of "Good Things" books written by Trevor Romain courtesy of Emily Dawson, who serves as a board member for the Clear The list Foundation.

To Enter, you MUST:
​-Leave a comment on this blog post on why you deserve to win this book!


For additional entries, leave a separate comment below for each of the following tasks that you complete:
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
  • Subscribe to the Trevor Romain Podcast

​Each comment counts as a separate entry -- that's 6 chances to win! Entries must be received by 5pm CT on Sunday, October 18, 2020. [This giveaway is now closed!]

The winners will be contacted via email on or around Monday, October 19, 2020 and will need a response within 48 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. Winners must reside in the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age or older.
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