Rediscovering Passion: How a Health Scare Changed Pete Stavros' Life

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone sits down with Peter J Stavros to discuss how a significant health scare in 2011 led to a life-changing career transformation from law to writing. Pete opens up about his difficult journey with ulcerative colitis and the three surgeries he underwent, while also sharing his insights on navigating such health challenges and the importance of pursuing one's passion.About the Guest: Peter J. Stavros is a writer and attorney, and the author of the novel, The Thing About My Uncle (BHC Press), as well as three short story collections and a novella. His work has also been featured in anthologies, newspapers, and magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, The Boston Globe Magazine and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Peter earned a BA in English from Duke University, where he received the Newman Ivey White Award for Fiction, and studied creative writing on a graduate level at Emerson College and Harvard University. Originally from Queens, New York, he now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and their rescue Golden Retriever, Molly. Main Topics Covered:Pete's transition from law to writing after a severe health scareThe impact and challenges of ulcerative colitisPete's recovery journey and the surgeries involvedThe emotional and professional reevaluation post-health crisisPete's approach to writing his first published bookQuote from the Episode: "Interestingly, as sick as I was, I just had this feeling that something good was going to come out of this." - Peter J. StavrosTimestamps:[00:00:04] Introduction and welcome[00:00:17] Pete's location and hobbies[00:01:04] Pete's background and pastimes[00:02:18] Discussion on Pete's health scare[00:03:52] Details about Pete's condition and diagnosis[00:04:13] Understanding ulcerative colitis[00:08:17] Transitioning after surgery[00:15:23] Reflecting on mindset during recovery[00:21:17] Writing the novel and career change[00:24:46] The book "The Thing About My Uncle"[00:27:33] Connecting with Pete Stavros online[00:28:24] Rapid-fire questions and wrap upFor more information, connect with Pete Stavros through his website: at www.peterjstavros.com.You can find his novel, The Thing About My Uncle (BHC Press) -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWFK1K9G?&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwblueharves-20&linkId=d1f96cd1ac1770548174c3efdd964605&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors