How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman

Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance their health and well-being, drawing from the same strategies that fueled his own recovery and transformation post-cancer. We talk about…   -At age 29, noticing health issues: mood, fatigue, and skin infections with no answers -A stage 3C testicular cancer diagnosis, and finding his body riddled with tumors, including in his arteries, kidney, and lung -A cancer with very grueling treatment that can kill you as well -The feeling of impending death -Realizing the power of mindset during chemo, transfusions, and hospital stays -Discovering the mind-breath connection and how breathwork can change thinking -The hardest part of life for cancer survivors is reintegrating into society after treatment -Finding flow in life, not just in sports -Discovering new passions like jiu jitsu, open water swimming, and foiling -A life still centered around athletic pursuits, but also helping others: coaching and mentoring on what has helped and continues to help him with his mind-body performance   PSST! If you like this episode, you’ll love these two: How Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Motivated Lisa Thompson to Climb the Seven Summits How a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves to Find Gratitude and New Perspectives on Life   Connect with Adam: -Adam on Instagram: https://instagram.com/breathworkwithadam  -Adam's website: https://adamspillman.com    👋Like the show? Share the stoke!: -Your 5-star ratings and reviews make a huge difference, both for the future of the show and the smiles on our faces! -Follow @for.the.love.of.podcast and tag us in a post or Story! (https://instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast) -Connect with Angie on Instagram (https://instagram.com/angvswild) and Jeni on Instagram (https://instagram.com/jenistembridge). -Right now, text one friend who would like For The Love Of.    ⭐Please rate and review For The Love Of on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify   Shout-Outs: -Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins -Thank you to The Ruins, the best wedding venue in Oregon, for supporting the show.   For full show notes and more: https://fortheloveofpod.com 💕