Professor of Perseverance Podcast

Ep 315 Davis Bain, Post-Concussion Survivor and Advocate, Shares His Chronic Pain Journey

 

Davis Bain sustained a concussion in Air Force ROTC training that turned into Post-Concussion Syndrome. His injury has affected everything in his life from relationships to work to generally not feeling like himself. Despite this, he feels more alive than ever and is passionate about trying to help others who are also struggling with chronic conditions. He just finished writing Chronic Pain Warrior.

Website: https://www.chronicpainwarrior.com/ 

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Ep 314 Nancy Deyo Shares Her Chronic Pain Journey

Nancy Deyo, at 16,000 feet on Mount Kilimanjaro, collapsed in pain so severe she thought she was dying. That moment marked the start of a fifteen-year medical odyssey. As doctors told her she was “fine,” chronic pain took over her life. She lost the ability to sit and lived lying down.’ Website: https://nancydeyo.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.deyo.5 You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net #podcast #chronicpain #perseverance #resilience #overcomingadversity

Ep 313 Katie Rizzo Shares Her Journey from Losing Her Son to Addiction

In September of 2024, Katie Rizzo lost her firstborn son to addiction. In a tragic irony, she found that grief mirrored pregnancy. After joining grief groups, listening to podcasts, and reading everything she could get her hands on, Katie carried her grief as long as she could. Finally, she found ways to help cope with the trauma and deliver this ‘grief baby.’

Her memoir, The Trimesters of Grief, will be released on October 6. You can preorder starting June 12^th. A book of Poems is being published on November 1st.

Website: https://www.katierizzo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizzoboysandagirl/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katierizzo007/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 312 John Thompson Shares His Losing Both Arms Story

At 18 years old, John Thompson had both arms ripped off below the shoulders when his shirt became caught in a tractor's power takeoff shaft on his family’s North Dakota farm. After his arms were ripped off, he walked to his home, used his mouth to dial for help, and was later successful in having his arms reattached. Get inspired, learn to persevere, and order his book.

Website: https://linktr.ee/johnwaynethompson92?fbclid=IwY2xjawRe97JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOTlBXTUR4SHk1bTVNVjlFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHox0pIInunqKEoPRAOw9mfstgWX-1_wSHmDZk5_wYqyKXROsjQZ81pxg-Qml_aem_C3HCeWPlmNXHT_l2GCQyBA

Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT76YVBP

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 311 Sam Schmidt Shares His Paralysis Story with His Book: No Finish Line

On January 6, 2000, Sam Schmidt, who had just won his first IndyCar Series race in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, backed his racecar into a wall at the Walt Disney World Speedway. He did so at around 200 mph, and the impact broke his neck. Sam spent six months in rehab before going home to his new life with his loving wife, Sheila, and two young children, Savannah and Spencer. Get inspired, learn to persevere, and order his book.

Website: https://www.drivenlv.org/partners/conquer-paralysis-now/

Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9798895151617

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 310 How One Woman's Firing Created Opportunity for Thousands: Merry Korn Shares Her Perseverance Story

Merry Korn was fired and as she was falling into a professional abyss, Merry chose to build a social enterprise employing 1,300 people, giving hiring priority to people with the greatest barriers to work: disabled veterans, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities and people living in economically challenged areas.

Website: https://firedtoinspired.com/

Free WorkBook: https://firedtoinspired.com/workbooks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merry.korn.883330

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merrykornfired/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrykorn/

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 309 Knocked on Heavens Door to Fulfill His Purpose Joe Gonzalez Shares His Perseverance Story

Joe Gonzalez is a modern day Alchemist who’s knocked on heaven's door 3x and was turned away. Fought thru depression, rage, PTSD and is dedicated to helping other vets heal. Joe Gonzalez aka Scuba Joe a disabled Navy Seabee who’s seen his share of tragedies both on the battle field and off. Tragedies that have not only crushed him, his spirit, complete altered his way of life for the worse. After the 3rd time, he couldn’t help but ask, why? It truly never dawned on him that this (although accidents that were by his hand) it turned out it was!!! Founder of www.motheroceanfund.org a NGO dedicated to helping other vets heal.

Website: https://motheroceanfund.org/

Free EBook: https://motheroceanfund.org/shop/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ecopalooza11/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motheroceanfund/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZhQluDVqdk

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 308 32 Years in Prison at 18 – Jesse Crosson started Second Chancer Foundation

Jesse Crosson was sentenced to 32 years in prison when he was 18 years old. While inside, he earned a bachelor's degree, became a journeyman electrician, taught yoga and Spanish, and helped start a peer support mental health program. Since coming home in August 2021, he has built the Second Chancer Foundation to help formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth find their footing.

Website: https://jessecrosson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.crosson.75/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/second_chancer434/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessecrosson/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@second_chancer

You may also contact him through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 307 Champion Mindset Coach Sandy Cohan Reveals What Actually Works

Sandy Cohan, mindset coach: audience won’t just get inspiration; they’ll leave with tools they can use the very next time they’re under pressure.

Website: https://sandycohan.com/

You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net

Ep 306 The Cancer Story You’re Not Allowed to Talk About with Rick Hill

Rick Hill, one of the longest‑living documented survivors of advanced cancer without chemo or radiation, has become a vital voice calling for public awareness of alternative treatments for cancer.

Website: https://www.owwc.org/b17works/

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