Bending Over Backwards
Bending Over Backwards
Podcast Description
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
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The podcast covers a diverse range of topics such as healthcare innovation, personal transformation, sports leadership, and resilience. Notable episodes include discussions on the intersection of AI and health insurance, personal journeys through chronic pain, and mentorship in sports, with a focus on life-changing insights and practical advice for overcoming obstacles.
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
At 25, Darleen Santore had a stroke that changed everything. She was misdiagnosed, told she might die, and told she couldn’t have children.
She didn’t quit. She shifted.
Now known as Coach Dar, she works with top athletes and business leaders to build mental strength and bounce back when life hits hard.
In this episode:
→ How she rebuilt her life after three strokes
→ The mindset tools she uses with NFL and NBA players
→ What helped her stay grounded through loss and setbacks
→ The connection between faith, purpose, and resilience
This is a real conversation about what it takes to keep going—and how to live with intention, even when things don’t go as planned.
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