Comeback Stories

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Michael Gervais, renowned performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery. Michael talks about becoming a psychologist through trying to "figure himself out", and a prolific career that followed, leading him to eventually work with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, Olympic Medalists & various musicians & artists. Michael says there are "no hacks and shortcuts...but there are decisions to make" along our path to personal growth and fulfillment. He offers advice on how to interpret stress and anxiety when we are thrown into certain situations, and how our emotions simply make us unique from others. Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/?hl=en Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Susan Borchardt, former Stanford hooper and founder of The Athlete Blueprint. Susan takes you through the devastating injuries she endured during her playing career, and how those experiences evolved into becoming a sports performance coach for the likes of Sue Bird and Kelsey Plum among others.

Susan takes you inside her performance training practice and reveals how the world's top athletes are at their best when focusing on their breath, sleep, yoga & overall mental state. She preaches consistency in practice and says the commitment to the smaller details always adds up to success.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Susan Borchardt, former Stanford hooper and founder of The Athlete Blueprint. Susan takes you through the devastating injuries she endured during her playing career, and how those experiences evolved into becoming a sports performance coach for the likes of Sue Bird and Kelsey Plum among others. Susan takes you inside her performance training practice and reveals how the world's top athletes are at their best when focusing on their breath, sleep, yoga & overall mental state. She preaches consistency in practice and says the commitment to the smaller details always adds up to success. Follow Susan here: https://www.instagram.com/the_athleteblueprint/?hl=en Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Jason Redman, decorated retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant and best-selling author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader. Jason takes you through his 21 year Navy SEAL career and how an enemy ambush gave him an overcome mindset. Jason speaks to the many obstacles that were placed in his path, and how he used negativity and rejection as vehicles to get to his desired destinations.

Jason takes you through a harrowing combat incident that left him in a position to dig out of a deep hole, and how he now uses that battlefield experience to display true leadership today. He talks about being given a choice and how he used that gift to find incredible strength and drive forward.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Jason Redman, decorated retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant and best-selling author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader. Jason takes you through his 21 year Navy SEAL career and how an enemy ambush gave him an overcome mindset. Jason speaks to the many obstacles that were placed in his path, and how he used negativity and rejection as vehicles to get to his desired destinations. Jason takes you through a harrowing combat incident that left him in a position to dig out of a deep hole, and how he now uses that battlefield experience to display true leadership today. He talks about being given a choice and how he used that gift to find incredible strength and drive forward. Follow Jason here: https://twitter.com/jasonredmanww Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Dan Jameson, a close friend of Darren's and Director of Syndicate Sports Performance. Dan recounts his childhood growing up poor in the Bay Area without a father figure. He talks about self-destructive behaviors haunting him even now through adulthood, and how he's learned to become almost too comfortable living in chaos.

Dan talks about an extremely rare medical condition that brought an acute sense of awareness at the time, but now serves as a blessing as he moves forward with his unique Comeback Story. He offers some sage advice to people struggling with addiction/depression, and also details practical methods of overcoming various challenges along his incredible journey.

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Dan Jameson, a close friend of Darren's and Director of Syndicate Sports Performance. Dan recounts his childhood growing up poor in the Bay Area without a father figure. He talks about self-destructive behaviors haunting him even now through adulthood, and how he's learned to become almost too comfortable living in chaos. Dan talks about an extremely rare medical condition that brought an acute sense of awareness at the time, but now serves as a blessing as he moves forward with his unique Comeback Story. He offers some sage advice to people struggling with addiction/depression, and also details practical methods of overcoming various challenges along his incredible journey. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Don Bergeron, a close friend and teacher of Donny's through his own personal healing process. Don starts by recounting his childhood and overcoming acute hyperactivity issues. He details days in special education with a learning disability, being told he'd never move past a certain point or go to college. Don speaks to various "plant medicines" and how just one hour under their influence can amount to decades of therapy for some. He talks about how his own experiences & extreme transformation under these plant medicines inspired him to help other men facing similar challenges. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Don Bergeron, a close friend and teacher of Donny's through his own personal healing process. Don starts by recounting his childhood and overcoming acute hyperactivity issues. He details days in special education with a learning disability, being told he'd never move past a certain point or go to college.

Don speaks to various "plant medicines" and how just one hour under their influence can amount to decades of therapy for some. He talks about how his own experiences & extreme transformation under these plant medicines inspired him to help other men facing similar challenges.

Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844

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On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren & Donny are joined by Michael Aidala, a leading performance coach. Michael talks about how he thrived at sports as a child and felt immense pressure to meet his father's expectations. He talks about then breaking free from those expectations and utilizing unconventional tools to find his own path. Michael describes when he decided a change was necessary, and the steps he followed to change his mindset. He speaks about how small actions add up to larger decision-making habits, and how he helps men to focus on introspective practices to feel more connected to others and the world around them, Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/mike.aidala/ Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/ ► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured ► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819 ► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en ► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices