Ep. 90: John Kippen on rebuilding life after a brain tumor & facial paralysis

I sit down with John Kippen, whose story is a powerful reminder that adversity can become purpose. John shares how a brain tumor and the facial paralysis that followed completely changed the course of his life, and how he spent years learning to accept himself, rebuild his confidence, and find meaning on the other side of trauma.What stayed with me most was John’s honesty about how long healing can take. He talks about the 12-year journey it took to truly love himself again, and how helping other people became the turning point that helped him step out of his own pain. Through magic, coaching, and deep human connection, John found a way to turn limitation into impact.In this conversation, we talk about:His brain tumor diagnosis and the facial paralysis that changed his life.The emotional toll of hiding, isolation, and self-image struggles.How magic became a path back to confidence and connection.Why helping others is one of the most powerful ways to heal yourself.His belief that being different is your superpower.John also shares unforgettable stories from his work as a magician and speaker, including moments that showed him just how much one conversation can change someone’s life. John Kippen’s website*This episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based sparkling kombucha tea.*Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveDivini⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and use discount code *Breanne10* at checkout for a discount!