The Advantage of Adversity

The Advantage of Adversity podcast is focused on showcasing inspiring stories of people who have endured significant adversity in their personal or professional lives and in spite of their circumstances have chosen to find the opportunity and advantage in the adversity.

I was shot down over Vietnam and spent 5 years as a POW with (Ret) USAF Colonel Lee Ellis 02/20/2024

I was shot down over Vietnam and spent 5 years as a POW with (Ret) USAF Colonel Lee Ellis On November 7, 1967, retired USAF Colonel, Lee Ellis, was shot down on his 53rd bombing mission over North Vietnam. He was immediately captured by Viet Cong. He was taken to the famous Hanoi Hilton where he was a POW for the next 5 years, 4 months and 2 weeks. Listen to his incredible stories of enduring torture, learning how to communicate in silence with fellow prisoners and eventually returning home to is family. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/30033778

How I Leveraged Childhood Obesity and Poverty to Drive my Success with Mitchel Black 01/30/2024

How I Leveraged Childhood Obesity and Poverty to Drive my Success with Mitchel Black After battling obesity and eating disorders as a child, Mitchel found himself 5'5" and 200lb at 13yrs old. He was lost and completely out of control. After getting on the right path and losing 65lbs from 13-14yrs old. Mitchel made a commitment that he would dedicate his life to making sure nobody ever has to look and feel the way he did when he was a child. He channeled his pain to start STRONGSIDE Fitness to help his clients succeed mentally, physically and spiritually. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/29714438

I Saved Glenn Carver's Life with Lucas Urrea 01/15/2024

I Saved Glenn Carver's Life with Lucas Urrea Lucas Urrea is a former Army medic who saw intense action in the combat theater during the war in Afghanistan. His training prepared him for what he would experience on the morning of October 16, 2021 when Glenn Carver went Code Blue and he stopped breathing and his heart stopped beating. Listen to Lucas's side of the story and understand how it is a miracle that Glenn is alive today. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/29492698

From Drug and Alcohol Addiction to a Blessed Life with Greg Goad 12/12/2023

From Drug and Alcohol Addiction to a Blessed Life with Greg Goad Early in his life, Greg Goad became addicted to drugs and alcohol. It took him spending time in jail multiple times and two rehab centers before he overcame his demons and built a beautiful life for he and his family. His story will inspire and encourage you to work through your own challenges in life! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/29042943

You Wanna Cut Off My WHAT?? with Rob Knieriem 11/29/2023

You Wanna Cut Off My WHAT?? with Rob Knieriem In 2016, Rob Knieriem was diagnosed with stage 4 Squamous Cell Urethral cancer. This very rare form of cancer left him with an 8% chance of survival, Through a plethora of protocols and health practices, Rob went from stage 4 to cancer-free in an astonishing thirteen weeks! Rob is now an advocate for everything health related and he truly embodies the power of positivity. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28845288

The Trials and Tribulations of Building AquaGuard Foundation Solutions with Tom DiGregorio 11/06/2023

The Trials and Tribulations of Building AquaGuard Foundation Solutions with Tom DiGregorio If you have lived in metro Atlanta for any amount of time, you have inevitably seen Tom DiGregorio on television, heard him on the radio or seen his fleet of trucks canvassing the city. More than two decades of challenges, adversity and lessons learned from the trenches have led to the amazing success story that we know today as AquaGuard Foundation Solutions. Watch this engaging interview as Tom shares his enlightening stories from the trail! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28536512

My Daughter Was Murdered by a Serial Killer with Fran Ferguson 10/26/2023

My Daughter Was Murdered by a Serial Killer with Fran Ferguson In 1984, Fran Ferguson's daughter,Terry, was murdered by a serial killer. In spite of this unthinkable tragedy, Fran has found the unexpected gift and legacy that her daughter left her through her death. May her experience help you turn on the light of your own awareness in the midst of darkness. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28434314

Helping World-Class Athletes Move Quickly through Adversity with Dr. Jack Llewellyn 10/03/2023

Helping World-Class Athletes Move Quickly through Adversity with Dr. Jack Llewellyn Dr. Jack Llewellyn is a world renowned sports psychologist and considered to be the "Godfather" of sports psychology. He is the Founder and President of the Atlanta based Center for Winning Performance. He helps world-class athletes quickly recover from adversity in order to become top performers. His extensive client list includes members of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA, USTA and Olympic athletes. He is an absolute treasure of wonderful stories and wisdom! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28212560

I have found Joy in my life as a quadraplegic with Andrew Robinson 09/25/2023

I have found Joy in my life as a quadraplegic with Andrew Robinson Andrew Robinson is a Capital Market Analyst for Academy Securities, a veteren owned investment bank. More importantly, he is a Marine Corps combat veteren. On June 20, 2006, while deployed in Iraq, Andrew's truck received enemy fire and was blown up. Andrew received extensive spinal cord injuries that left him quadraplegic. In spite of this tragic event, Andrew has chosen to find joy in life without the ability to walk. He has the heart of a champion! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28139129

Finding Light And Joy In The Depths Of Darkness With Katy Sudano 09/19/2023

Finding Light And Joy In The Depths Of Darkness With Katy Sudano Against an international landscape of power, affluence, and fear, Katy Sudano shares her creative memoir of child sex abuse entitled, Truth Gives Strength To Wings. She tells her terrifying journey through the life of Sydney DeVold, a young woman who defies the odds and defines what it means to dig deep for strength, passion, and love of life! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/28080309

I Can't Walk, But My Attitude Still Goes To 11! 09/05/2023

I Can't Walk, But My Attitude Still Goes To 11! Michael McKeller is the epitome of finding the Advantage in Adversity! At an early age, he was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease in his spinal cord that left him confined to an electric wheelchair. He has a metal rod running from the base of his skull to to the bottom of his spine that allows him to function as normally as possible. In spite of this debilitating setback, Michael has chosen to embrace the mindset and attitude of a world class champion. Listen as he shares how he has engaged in extreme sports and launched his own brand, Extreme Mike, to inspire others to get out of their comfort zones and live life to their fullest potential! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27948045

It's Never Too Late To Finish Strong - with Bob Kilinski 08/29/2023

It's Never Too Late To Finish Strong - with Bob Kilinski Bob Kilinski is the proud co-owner of the Southeast Region of Keller Williams Realty. Because of his passion for and leadership of his 20,000+ agents, the Southeast Region is the most profitable KW region in the world. Watch and listen as Bob shares his wonderful insights and wisdom along the way to building an amazing business and life. Remember, it's never too late! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27877233

We sold 700 drinks for $1! with George McKerrow 08/16/2023

We sold 700 drinks for $1! with George McKerrow George Mckerrow is an icon in the Atlanta hospitality industry. He is the founder of Longhorn Steakhouse and is currently the founder, with Ted Turner, the CEO of Ted's Montana Grill. His tales of business adversity along with the trail are nothing short of amazing! Listen to how he found the opportunity and advantage in a snowstorm that crippled Atlanta in 1982. Ultimately, a crazy series of circumstances led to the birth of two legendary resaurant brands. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27774000

Don't break your neck in Mexico! with Todd Roseberry 07/31/2023

Don't break your neck in Mexico! with Todd Roseberry Todd Roseberry truly defied the odds after he broke his neck in eight places, including the "Christopher Reeves" break, while on a family vacation in Mexico. It's a miracle he survived and he is not confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life! The details of his story will leave your jaw on the floor! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27561726

Kit Cummings, The Drunken, Fallen Preacher 07/25/2023

Kit Cummings, The Drunken, Fallen Preacher Kit Cummings was the drunken, fallen preacher who lost his way, but rebounded and found his calling preaching in the toughest prisons on Earth. Through his international Power of Peace Project (POPP), he has brought a life changing peace curriculum and movement to the toughest gangs in the world, including Bloods, Crips, and MS13. Put on your seatbelt and enjoy Kit's amazing stories of finding Advantage in Adversity! /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27561435

Episode 1 Glenn's Story 07/17/2023

Episode 1 Glenn's Story The mission of The Advantage of Adversity podcast is to inspire people worldwide to move through adversity and find the opportunity and advantage hidden within it. In this first episode, your host Glenn Carver tells his story and explains the advantages he has found through his own adversities! If this message resonates with you, please consider subscribing and sharing with others who may benefit. /episode/index/show/58b54e2a-bb80-4262-b7c3-0ea1d0b41746/id/27487086

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