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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 49 MIN

112: Art Of The Comeback; Rising Strong After The Life's Reckoning Moments

from The Everyday Awesome Project · host Polly Mertens & Samantha Pruitt

A wrecking ball can shatter plans, but it doesn’t have to shrink your future. We dig into the real mechanics of a comeback—how to move from shock and spirals to post‑traumatic growth that outgrows your old life. From job loss to heartbreak to a scary health setback, we share how to separate “what’s so” from the heavy meanings that keep you stuck, then rebuild with a vision that actually pulls you forward.We get practical about mindset and language, swapping “starting over” for “starting fresh,” and trading “why me?” for questions that open doors: What else could this mean? Where’s the gift? You’ll hear stories about training through setbacks, finishing the race you didn’t plan to finish, and learning to chunk the impossible—one ledge, one lamppost, one aid station at a time. We talk about owning your part without shame, identifying missing skills, and training for life like an athlete: coaching, reps, better tools, honest feedback.Community is a throughline. Stabilize first, then share early so shame can’t grow in the dark. Celebrate micro wins because they compound into self-trust, and self-trust is built before the storm. We challenge comparisons, nostalgia for the dotted line that never truly existed, and the shoulds that keep you anchored to a past identity. Along the way, we add humor and humanity, because levity helps pressure release and clarity return.If you’re in the dip or helping someone climb out, this conversation offers clear steps, grounded examples, and a reminder that the comeback isn’t a single moment—it’s a series of brave, ordinary choices that stack into something extraordinary. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a hand up, and leave a quick review to help others find the path back to themselves.Send us Fan Mail Follow Coach Polly @getbusythriving and Coach Sam @thesamanthapruitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydayawesomeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayawesomeprojectLinktree for ALL THE THINGS: https://linktr.ee/everydayawesomeprojectWebsite/About Us: https://everydayawesomeproject.com/about-us/

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A wrecking ball can shatter plans, but it doesn’t have to shrink your future. We dig into the real mechanics of a comeback—how to move from shock and spirals to post‑traumatic growth that outgrows your old life. From job loss to heartbreak to a scary health setback, we share how to separate “what’s so” from the heavy meanings that keep you stuck, then rebuild with a vision that actually pulls you forward. We get practical about mindset and language, swapping “starting over” for “starting fre...

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