Step into the light:
Silence kills.Courage heals
Silence kills.
Courage heals
Welcome to Step in to the Light
A podcast about turning hidden battles into stories of strength.
Each conversation, we open up about the struggles that often stay unspoken — the scars, the setbacks, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward when life tries to hold you down.
We invite you to join us as a featured guest
while we shine a light on the courage it takes to speak up, the healing that comes from sharing, and the power of knowing you’re not alone. Together, we’re breaking silence and building courage — one story at a time.
Meet Your Host
Jack Lima
About our Lead Host - Jack Lima
Jack Lima is a motivational speaker, nationally qualified Men’s Physique competitor, and host of the podcast Step into the Light: Silence Kills. Courage Heals. Through his platform, he creates a space for raw, unfiltered conversations that challenge stigma, break silence, and encourage people to turn personal pain into powerful transformation.
Jack’s career began in public service, where he trained as a police cadet with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and went on to serve as an Essex County Sheriff. Alongside his service background, he pursued athletics at the highest levels, earning recognition as one of the top amateur athletes in Men’s Physique. His dedication to discipline, resilience, and perseverance has become the foundation of his work as both an athlete and speaker.
Today, Jack leverages his unique life experiences to help individuals and organizations alike embrace courage, foster resilience, and step into their full potential. His mission is to show that adversity is not the end of the road, but the fuel that drives true greatness.
Did You Know This About
Jack Lima
Jack Lima’s story is one of resilience, grit, and transformation. At 15, he was a top-ranked all-star soccer player with a promising athletic future. But his path was suddenly derailed when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease—a life-changing challenge that forced him off the field and into years of physical pain, silence, and isolation.
Rather than surrendering to the illness, Jack chose to rebuild. Through bodybuilding, he transformed both his body and his spirit, rising to become a nationally qualified Men’s Physique competitor and earning recognition as one of the top amateur athletes in his division. His journey from illness to strength is a testament to the power of discipline, perseverance, and courage in the face of adversity.
Today, Jack uses his platform to share his truth and inspire others to confront their own struggles. As the host of Step into the Light: Silence Kills. Courage Heals., he sits down with guests who have turned hardship into strength, showing listeners that even the darkest moments can be used as fuel for transformation. His story is living proof that silence never wins—courage always does.
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