Ep. 13 - From Kansas Trailer To Clinic Titan: My Unfiltered Journey Of Rejection, Resilience, And Reinvention

Growing up in a modest Kansas trailer in 1968, I faced poverty, rejection, and a past I wasn’t proud of. From nearly being expelled from a high-society fraternity to hustling guerrilla marketing in grocery stores and bowling alleys, I learned early on that every setback was a setup for a comeback. A high school football coach’s words lit a spark, and I began a relentless pursuit to turn my troubled beginnings into a future defined by purpose. But the journey wasn’t smooth—financial crises, academic hurdles, and even a debilitating personal crisis during COVID nearly broke me. With faith, grit, and an unwavering determination to prove that your past doesn’t define you, I built one of the nation’s first multidisciplinary pain practices. My story is a testament to the power of resilience and the belief that no matter how low you start, you can rise to change the game. Contact Dr. James Adkins: Website: Arizona Pain Treatment Centers Website: Endoscopic Spine Treatment in Phoenix - Escape Spine Surgery Phone Number: 602-265-8800 Instagram: @drjamesadkins Instagram: @azptc Instagram: @escapespinesurgery YouTube: @Dr.JamesAdkins