Skip to content
Coping with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis episode artwork

Dec 12, 2017 56 min

Coping with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis

from Aspen Ideas to Go Hosted by Aspen Institute

Theo Padnos is an American journalist held captive by al-Qaeda for nearly two years. He was physically and psychologically tortured, but emerged with grace, forgiveness, and generosity. David Bradley, owner of Atlantic Media, was instrumental in freeing Padnos. He says Padnos is an example of someone who handles life’s greatest lows well. Though we likely won’t end up imprisoned by extremists, many of us will face lows such as the death of a loved one, a career stumble, or bankruptcy. Bradley says how well you handle difficulty may determine how happy and healthy you are later in life. He delves into his own life struggles, and talks to Padnos and NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell about the situation in the Middle East.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Coping with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis

0:00 56:58

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Aspen Ideas to Go?

This episode is 56 minutes long.

When was this Aspen Ideas to Go episode published?

This episode was published on December 12, 2017.

Can I download this Aspen Ideas to Go episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.