Ep. 35 - These 4 Stories Prove That You Can Come Back From Anything | Carey Pena, Darlene Santore, Dr. Tricia Pingle, and Kelsey Zakino episode artwork

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Ep. 35 - These 4 Stories Prove That You Can Come Back From Anything | Carey Pena, Darlene Santore, Dr. Tricia Pingle, and Kelsey Zakino

from Bending Over Backwards · host James Adkins

Four stories. Four different kinds of pain. One truth:You can come back from anything, even if it feels like your life is falling apart.In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks with four people who went through some of the hardest moments anyone can face. They were hurt, ignored, and nearly gave up. But each one found a way to stand back up.–> Carey Pena had a stroke, but doctors said it was just a tumor. She was also told she could never have kids. They were wrong.–> Darlene Santore survived three strokes, lost her mom, and kept leading others through their toughest days.–> Dr. Tricia Pingle looked like she had it all together. But inside, she was hiding grief and burnout. She found healing in a place she didn’t expect: dance.–> Kelsey Zakino was in a wheelchair at 26, taking fentanyl just to move, and still no one believed her pain. She almost gave up. Until one person finally listened.This episode is real, emotional, and honest. If you're going through something hard, this might help you feel less alone.

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Four stories. Four different kinds of pain. One truth: You can come back from anything, even if it feels like your life is falling apart. In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks with four people who went through some of the hardest moments anyone can face. They were hurt, ignored, and nearly gave up. But each one found a way to stand back up. –> Carey Pena had a stroke, but doctors said it was just a tumor. She was also told she could never have kids. They were wrong. –> Darlene Santore...

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