From Caving In To Crushing It

This episode : She Reached the Top—Then Vinni Taneja Heard the Call to Walk Away. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00) Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast, emphasizing the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it. Drew categorizes people into three types: those who don't see adversity, those who see it as a barrier, and those...

This episode : Paralyzed. Betrayed. Reborn: When Her Body Shut Down, Bonnie Hewitt’s Power Woke Up. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Catch-Up (0:00) Host Drew Deraney greets Guest Bonnie Hewitt. Drew expresses gratitude for the pre-recording catch-up and mentions Jason Croft's indirect introduction. Drew discusses the linear life path taught in childhood and how external ci...

This episode : The Night Lindsay Stadel Tried to End It—and the Life She Built After. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Personal Catch-Up (0:02) Host Drew Deraney thanks Emilio Roman for introducing Guest Lindsay Stadel and expresses happiness to see her. Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it. He introduces the concept of three types o...

This episode : The Sentence That Saved David Price’s Life—and Built His Career. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Setup (0:12) Host Drew Deraney thanks Guest David Price for joining the podcast and mentions Eric Hizole, who introduced them. Drew describes the linear path of life and how external circumstances can derail it, leading to adversity. He outlines three types of me...

This episode : Why Your ‘Head Trash’ Is Costing You Your Health, Happiness, and Peace – with Judy Kane. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05) Host Drew Deraney thanks Suzanne Taylor King for introducing him to Guest Judy Kane. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until external circumstances derail it. He introduces the three types of people: tho...

This episode : She Was Intuitive Before the World Was Ready—Here’s How Adele Bernard Turned It Into Her Superpower. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Setup (0:00) Host Drew Deraney thanks Anissa Hudak for introducing him to Adele Bernard and sets the stage for the discussion. Drew explains the concept of life being a linear path until external circumstances disrupt it, leadi...

This episode : When Adversity Hits a Family—and Becomes Their Greatest Teacher: The Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt Story. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00) Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and introduces Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt. Drew thanks the guests and mentions the rarity of having a couple on the show, highlighting the synchronicit...

This episode : He Walked for 10 Days Ready to End His Life—Then Everything Changed For Mike Skrypnek. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00) Host Drew Deraney greets Guest Mike Skrypnek.  Drew expresses gratitude and thanks Jennifer Regular for introducing him to Mike, setting the tone for the conversation. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear and how...

This episode : Why the Traditional College Path Is Failing Our Kids—and What One Dad (Phil Vetrano) Did About It. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Phil Vetrano's Transformation from Corporate America to Education Advocacy (0:00) Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Phil Vetrano, thanking Gennifer Birnbach for the introduction and discussing the concept of life being a linear path. Drew explains the t...

This episode : The Snowstorm Decision That Changed Everything: A Mother, a Doctor, and a New Way to Heal the Brain. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction (0:02) Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Dr. Candace Holmes and thanks Anissa Hudak for the introduction. Drew explains the concept of life being linear until adversity disrupts it. Types of Women Facing Adversity (1:01) Drew describes th...

This episode : From 199 Pounds to Purpose: The Defining Moment That Changed Dr. Amanda Adkins’ Life—and Her Practice. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05) Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast and thanks Kat Fleischman from Do-Tell Public Relations for introducing Guest Dr. Amanda Adkins. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear and how external...

This episode : The Day Comfort Became the Enemy: How David Quick Walked Away from Security to Build Something Bigger. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00) Host Drew Deraney greets Guest David Quick, mentioning their long-standing acquaintance since 2020. Drew thanks Chris Lipper for introducing David and explains the theme of the podcast, focusing on life's non...

This episode : When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Anissa Hudak Turned Unimaginable Trauma Into a Blueprint for Healing. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00) Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast and thanks Mike Wiener for introducing him to Guest Anissa Hudak. Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how external adversities can disrupt this linear...

This episode : From Broken to Built for Purpose: How Tawana Lowery Turned Her Pain Into a Powerful Calling. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05) Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast, thanking Mike Weiner of NRG for the introduction to Guest Tawana Lowery. Drew discusses the linear view of life taught to us by society and how external circumstances can...

This episode : From Amnesia to Awareness: How at 13-Years-Old, Crash Survivor Kira Shishkin Rebuilt His Mind—and His Mission. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Setup (0:00) Host Drew Deraney welcomes Guest Kira Shishkin to the show, expressing excitement about the conversation. Drew thanks Lea Pantas for introducing Kira and introduces the concept of life's linear path versu...

This episode : The Haircut That Changed Everything: A Son’s Breaking Point and Bob Hayek’s Comeback That Followed. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:01) Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Bob Hayek, mentioning a networking group from 2020. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until external circumstances disrupt it, leadin...

This episode : The Rejection That Broke Him—And the Men’s Circle That Rebuilt His Life. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00) Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and thanks Jason Lange for joining the podcast. Drew credits Rob Wentz for introducing Jason Lange. He discusses the concept of life as a straight path and how external circumstances can dera...

This episode : The $40 Million Hack That Tried to Break Him — and the Comeback That Built Something Better. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Interview (0:00) Host Drew Deraney thanks John Maas for introducing him to Adam Bergman and sets the stage for the interview. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until adversity tests us, introducing three types of m...

This episode : Telling Stories That Heal: How Steve Seidel Turned Pain into Purpose Through Media and Mentorship.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction (0:03) Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Steve Seidel and gives a shout-out to Lynn Winter for her work on happiness mapping. Drew introduces the concept of life being linear until external circumstances derai...

This episode : Murphy’s Law Redefined: Shaun Murphy Turns Setbacks into Comebacks Through Purpose, Music, and Mindset.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:03) Host Drew thanks the group that introduced him to Shaun Murphy, specifically mentioning Wasabi Publicity. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until external circumstances derail the path....

This episode : Faith, Family, and Fortitude: Jeff Pearson’s Journey to Rise Above Invisible Challenges.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00) Host Drew Deraney discusses the purpose of the podcast, thanking Mike Wiener for the introduction to Guest Jeff Pearson. Drew explains the concept of life being linear and how external circumstances can disrupt this...

This episode : Beyond the Badge: How Stefan Bjes Is Changing the Way Police Understand Autism.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:04) Host Drew Deraney and Guest Stefan Bjes discuss the purpose of the podcast, emphasizing the importance of facing adversity and becoming stronger. Drew introduces the concept of three types of men: those who ignore adversity,...

This episode : From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Chas Sampson on Confidence, Character, and the Power of Service.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Life's linear path vs. external circumstances. (0:04) Chas Sampson joins the podcast to discuss life's non-linear path. Overcoming adversity and building confidence through childhood experiences and taking calculated risks. (1:05) Chas Sampson sha...

This episode : From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding Love: How Mitchell Osmond Transformed His Marriage, Mind, and Mission.   Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:03) Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast and mentions that Mitchell is recovering from being sick. Drew thanks Jessica Velarde for introducing Mitchell to the podcast. Drew discusses the concept of life...

This episode : The Day Everything Changed: How Hussein Hallak Turned Grief into Growth and Purpose. Here’s what you’ll learn about: Introduction and Initial Setup (0:03) Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Hussein Hallak, Hussein’s wife Rama, and mentions the introduction came through PodPitch. Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until external adversity der...