How did the man behind “The Rainbow Connection” find himself lost in a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol? Songwriter Paul Williams shares his story of recovery, hope and making a difference in others’ lives.

Challenges are nothing new to Martha Carswell — she’s a former pro basketball player and finished Ironman Kona. But when her bike was hit head on by a van, it shattered more than her body. See how she’s still learning to live again. (Click here to watch the video version of this story)

Walter Urban is 53 years old and he recently set a Guinness World Record for powerlifting. Find out what unbelievable record he set and why he thinks it’s important for all of us to follow our passions — wherever they take us.

Judy Collins is one of our most beloved singers, yet she’s never tried to shield her personal struggles from her adoring fans. Now in her 70s, she’s still making new music, staying in shape and helping others see the hope when all seems hopeless.

A bad economy has made a lot of families get creative. Wait until you meet Alexanderia the Great, a mother of three who decided to give her lifelong passion a try after her husband was laid off. She’s now one of the few working female escape artists.