University of Adversity

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Why Seeking Discomfort Is Necessary For Innovation w/Sterling Hawkins EP 286 Jan 04, 2021

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Joining Lance for 2021’s second episode, we have a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and creator of the 5 #NoMatterWhat Systems, Sterling Hawkins. From founding one of the world's first personalized marketing tech companies, he has gone on to be involved in the launch, growth, and investment in over 50 others. Today, Sterling works with prominent startups and Fortune 500 companies to teach them the keys to breakthrough growth regardless of the circumstances. His approach is the subject of an upcoming book and is already featured in media like Forbes, Fast Company, and the New York Times.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:09:15] Why Adversity Is Good For You

[00:15:20] Discomfort Leads To Opportunity

[00:20:46] Being Scared To Share Your Truth

[00:27:34] Characteristics of Successful People

[00:40:37] Overcoming Intense Fear and Facing Your Discomfort

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU?🥇

Sterling says, “Having adversity forced on us really makes us see what we have to be grateful for, so choose gratitude.”

Connect with Sterling Hawkins:

●. Follow Sterling on Facebook. Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn,

● Find Sterling on his website

● Join the #NoMatterWhat community group!

● Nab a copy of Sterling’s FREE 10-Day Challenge to

GET RESULTS!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Learn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Trauma, Addiction and Identifying Sexual Behaviour w/Stefanos Sifandos EP 285 Jan 01, 2021

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Happy New Year University of Adversity listeners and subscribers! Sitting with Lance for 2021’s first addition to UOFA, relationship specialist, author, international speaker, men and women's mentor, masculine and feminine educator, Stefanos Sifandos brings his expertise to the show. Through his personal experiences, learning from many masters along the way, deeply examining his own masculinity and social constructs of what it means to be a man in contemporary times, Stefanos Sifandos set himself on a quest to free the hearts of men.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:04:01] Stefanos' Background and Exploring Trauma Therapy

[00:10:56] Rock Bottom And Self Revelations About Change

[00:18:22] Western Society and Sexuality

[00:28:19] The Effects of Porn Addiction

[00:37:23] Would You Stay Motivated If You Were Immortal?

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU? 🥇

Stefanos says, “Be willing to go to the places that are uncomfortable.”

Connect with Stefanos Sifandos:

● Follow Stefanos on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Twitter!

● Find Stefanos on his website

● Need more resources? Check this link here for all of Stefanos’ content!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

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Happy Holiday Solo w/Lance Essihos EP 283 Dec 25, 2020

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays from the University of Adversity Podcast as episode 283 comes under your trees for a short and sweet holiday special from your favorite podcast host, Lance Essihos. Lance shares his projections and life changes coming for 2021 and offers insight into harnessing the power of gratitude. Stay tuned until the end to hear about the exciting New Year from UOFA that awaits!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:00:57] Power of Gratitude

[00:02:24] Being Fully Present and Practicing Gratitude

[00:04:40] Costa Rica, Plant Medicine, And Life Changes

[00:05:50] Becoming An Author And Podcasting

[00:07:00] Happy Holidays From UOFA

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Lance says, “Don’t compare yourself to others and don’t bottle everything in. Own what you want in your life and manifest it.”

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

How To Be A Happy Hustler w/Cary Jack EP 282 Dec 21, 2020

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Sitting with Lance today is fellow podcast host Cary Jack, a lifestyle entrepreneur, author, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-warrior, martial artist, and humanitarian. Cary is also the founder of The Happy Hustle, whose mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain while reminding you to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. From successful entrepreneurs to spiritual masters, Cary Jack interviews an array of powerful guests on The Happy Hustle Podcast to help you transform your dreams into a reality.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:06:31] The Link Between Health & Biohacking
[00:14:05] Cary's Upbringing with Holistic Background
[00:17:23] Tai Chi and Our Bodies Energy Flow
[00:32:57] The Happy Hustle
[00:50:58] Earn The Right To Do What You Love

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Cary says, “Be true to yourself and have the mental fortitude to pick yourself back up after getting knocked down. Everything shall pass.”

Connect with Cary Jack:

1. Follow Cary on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

2. Find Cary on his website!

3. Use code LANCE at TheHappyHustle.com 25% off signature hustle course!

4. Tune into Cary’s Happy Hustle Podcast here!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Awakening Your Souls Wisdom With Shamangelic Healing w/Anahata Ananda EP 281 Dec 18, 2020

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Founder of Sedona’s Shamangelic Healing, Anahata Ananda blends the compassion and tenderness of an Angel and the wisdom and strength of a Shaman to guide profound journeys of core healing and spiritual awakening. As a Certified High-Performance Coach, Shamanic Healer, and Soul Guide, Anahata has guided thousands of individuals through core life shifts, helping them to turn their life around and create the life of their dreams. Anahata masterfully creates a safe and loving space for inward transformational journeys that empower individuals to release their fears, open their hearts, and reclaim their power. Join Lance and Anahata as they discuss the importance of self-compassion, kindness towards yourself and others and how learning to let go of your past guilt will allow you to open yourself up to new possibilities.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:08:16] Anahata’s Beginning
[00:15:15] How Did Anahata Discover Self-Awareness?
[00:36:50] How To Get Through Guilt From The Past
[00:44:42] Shamangelic Healing
[00:53:05] What To Do To Get Through Tough Times

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Anahata answers with, “Adversity has taught me to always be true to myself first. The rest will follow.”

Connect with Anahata Ananda

1. Follow Anahata on Facebook & Instagram

2. Find Anahata on her website

3. Get Your Free Gifts from Anahata

4. Check out the Shamangelic Healing podcast

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Surviving A Horrific Bus Crash w/Bob Wilke EP 280 Dec 14, 2020

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Welcome UofA listeners to another episode. Joining Lance is Bob Wilkie, former NHL hockey player, an award-winning entrepreneur, a best-selling author, and has given thousands of presentations to crowds ranging from CEOs, businesses, schools, and sports organizations throughout North America. His presentations are an emotional ride that triggers and inspires a deeper sense of understanding, hope, and motivation. Bob is the owner of a company called I Got Mind that specializes in social and emotional learning. His team of professionals provides support to organizations of all ages. They have been touring communities over the last two years sharing their stories and educating people about the social and emotional issues that are becoming more predominant in society.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:13:25] Trauma Explored
[00:18:27] Life-Changing Trauma
[00:30:16] Recovering From Trauma and Learning To Live Again
[00:47:05] Moving Past Toxic Friendships & Relationships
[00:52:37] Coaching and Expectations

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Bob answers with, “Adversity is constant and is something that you will always have to overcome. That is how we become stronger and resilient.”

Connect with Bob Wilkie:

1. Follow Bob on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,& LinkedIn!

2. Visit the I Got Mind Inc website for more resources on promoting mental health in sports and in life.

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

The Truth About Poverty & How We Can Do Better w/Andrea Delf EP 279 Dec 11, 2020

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Andrea Delf is the Branch Director for Mamas for Mamas in Vancouver. Mamas for Mamas is a registered national charity that provides poverty and mental health relief to low income families and families in crisis. Andrea started a small charity on Facebook in 2012 that consisted of members posting items they need and/or posting items they have to donate. She was then connected to Mamas for Mamas in 2019 and has since shut down her charity, and is now working full time with Mamas.

Tune in to her Lance and Andrea dive deep into topics such as the pandemic, homelessness and mental health.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:04:04] Andrea’s 2020 Journey
[00:11:59] Mamas For Mamas
[00:30:31] Lance’s Experience With Mental Health
[00:41:55] Creating A New Story
[01:12:44] How Does Andrea Deal With Everything?

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU🥇

Andrea answers with, “Adversity has taught me to release judgement & accept all new learning opportunities.”

Connect with Mamas For Mamas

1. Follow Mamas For Mamas on Instagram & Facebook

2. Find Mamas For Mamas on their website

3. Email Mamas For Mamas

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Surviving a Fatal Plane Crash & World Record Heights w/Ryan Campbell EP 278 Dec 07, 2020

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Today’s guest joins Lance to share his amazing story of survival and perseverance. Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan made international headlines as he flew his way around the globe in a rented airplane, including a feature story on 60 Minutes, countless television appearances, radio, and print interviews. Ryan’s life changed following a plane crash in 2015. He survived against all odds and was admitted to a spinal rehabilitation ward as a complete paraplegic with no movement from his waist down. Ryan is a master of adversity and an ardent believer that life is won and lost above the shoulders---your mind can be either your most powerful asset or the determinant of your failure.

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:04:11] Ryan's Upbringing and Backstory With Flying
[00:25:57] Flight Around The World
[00:31:40] Surviving The Unsurvivable
[00:37:34] Progress is The Antidote To Change Induced Stress
[00:48:13] Opening Your Mental Toolbox

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Ryan says,” Dust off your mental toolbox and focus on your own mental health.”

Connect with Ryan Campbell:

1. Follow Ryan on Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn

2. Find Ryan on his website!

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

How Reconnecting To Nature Can Change Your Life w/Kyle Dow EP 277 Dec 04, 2020

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Kyle Dow is a Holistic Integration Guide focusing on helping people integrate plant medicine experiences. He’s also the creator of Soul Path, a six-week online group program that is designed to help people move closer to their True Self. Listen as Kyle shares with Lance how he found spirituality through his connection to nature which was introduced through skiing and climbing and how becoming one with nature is so important.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

[00:06:21] How Did Kyle Get So Involved with Nature?
[00:17:54] Kyle’s Biggest Struggle
[00:31:25] Has Kyle Always Had Self-Awareness?
[00:46:02] Kyle’s Thoughts On Conditioning
[01:02:00] Soul Path

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON THAT ADVERSITY HAS TAUGHT YOU 🥇

Kyle answers with, “Adversity has taught me to believe in myself & in my truth.”

Connect with Kyle Dow

1. Follow Kyle on Instagram

2. Find Kyle on his website

Connect with Lance:

● 📱 Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

● 📺 Subscribe to the University of Adversity Youtube Channel

● 📧 Email Lance at lanceessihos@gmail.com

About University of Adversity Podcast

Where Personal Development Falls Short and What We Can Do About It w/Laura DiBenedetto EP 276 Nov 30, 2020

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Sitting with Lance today is TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto. Laura teaches how to create the life of your dreams without sacrificing what you love. As Founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, a company that she built aged 19, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build and grow profitable enterprises entirely on their terms.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: