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    University of Adversity

    University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for.

    I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are.

    We go deep into the mindset shifts, emotional breakthroughs, and practical tools that helped them rebuild. Not just to survive, but to come back stronger, clearer, and more aligned.

    This isn’t motivation.
    It’s what happens after the breakdown, when you’re trying to put the pieces back together and make it mean something.

    If you’re in a season of uncertainty, burnout, or reinvention — this show is here to walk with you.

    We don’t just talk about getting through the hard times.
    We talk about who you become because of them.

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    Copyright: ℗ & © 2019 University of Adversity

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    144. Theo Fleury - Conquering Trauma, Addiction & Professional Hockey Jan 03, 2020
    Show notes

    Lance sits down with one of the most inspirational NHL hockey players of all time! They dive into Theo’s incredible life journey, the struggles he’s been faced with and what he had to do to overcome them in order to become the man he is today. This is a remarkable episode. Theo is a true inspiration. You don’t want to miss this!


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Theo answers with, “That you’re only as sick as your secrets.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:04:13] The Beginning
    • [00:10:07] Theo’s Life Changing Event
    • [00:18:43] How Writing His Book Changed His Life
    • [00:42:47] Developing Public Speaking Skills
    • [01:05:58] How Long Does it Take Forget the Patterns of Addiction?



    Connect with Theo Fleury

    1. Follow Theo on Instagram & Twitter

    2. Find Theo on his website

    3. Purchase a copy of Theo’s books here!

    4. Listen to Theo’s podcast here



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    143. 2019 Recap of Life & University of Adversity Jan 01, 2020
    Show notes

    Here we are, at the end of another year. And what a year it’s been for Lance! In this episode, Lance will share both his wins & losses that occurred throughout the year. As we all know, it’s hard sometimes to bounce back from failure. Thankfully, Lance didn’t allow these things to hinder his growth this year. He took those lessons learned from past partnerships & turned them into something spectacular. University of Adversity is quickly moving up the charts, the team is expanding & the vision is becoming clearer. 2020 is going to be a game changer! Stay Tuned!!


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Lance answers with, “Adversity has taught me that the universe meets you where you're at.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:11:23] Thank You
    • [00:15:14] This Year’s Achievements
    • [00:18:45] Top 10 Most Listened to Episodes
    • [00:28:52] Lance’s Tips on Starting a Podcast
    • [00:35:37] How UofA Started



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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




    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!

    142. Dom Brightmon - Advancing Yourself and Staying The Course Dec 30, 2019
    Show notes

    Podcasts are a booming and exciting way to expand your brand and to explore insight. Authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, most successful business people out there listen to or have a podcast. Podcasts create a “relationship” with the host and listener, and in this informative episode, we meet a fellow podcast host, author, professional speaker, and a library assistant, Dom Brightmon. Lance explores Dom’s upbringing and background as listeners learn what Dom feels makes a good leader in his experience. Dom shares the importance of communication, his resume of public speaking, the journey from writing books to hosting his own podcast, and what impactful authors’ messages have stayed with Dom.


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Dom answers with, “No matter what happens if you are still alive after that moment, you have someone to teach, inspire, and encourage."



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:02:12] Dom's Background
    • [00:11:38] What Makes A Good Leader
    • [00:16:43] Importance of Communication
    • [00:20:26] Public Speaking
    • [00:26:24] Podcasting Journey



    Connect with Dom Brightmon:

    1. Follow Dom on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, & LinkedIn

    2. Find Dom on his website

    3. Listen to Dom’s podcast, “The Going North Podcast” here

    4. Purchase a copy of Dom’s book, “Stay The Course” here



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    141. Jay Nixon - Uncovering The Tools To Surpass Your Maximum Potential Dec 27, 2019
    Show notes

    Everybody wants to become the best version of themselves possible, but sometimes we lack the tools necessary to uncover that part of ourselves. Joining us today in this thriving episode, we have a fitness coach, mentor, author, founder of Thrive Studio and speaker, Jay Nixon. Jay and Lance kick the episode into starting gears by exploring his upbringing, his days in college and the adversities within it. Jay reveals to Lance and listeners how fitness and nutrition was Jay’s outlet and addiction in life. Jay shares his journey into personal development after experiencing some heavy loss in his personal life. Empowerment tools are explored and Jay elaborates the advice he gives his clients and provides tips for managing negativity in your life.


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Jay answers with, “I know adversity has taught me that I can be, do, and have anything that I want.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:03:02] Jay's Backstory
    • [00:09:58] Fitness As An Addiction
    • [00:17:35] Shifting to Personal Development
    • [[00:26:00] Tools For Empowerment
    • [00:37:27] Managing Negativity



    Connect with Jay Nixon

    1. Follow Jay on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

    2. Find Jay on his website to get your FREE guide, “Fat, Foggy & Frustrated.”

    3. Pick up a copy of Jay’s book, “The Overweight Mind: The Undeniable Truth Behind Why You're Not Losing Weight” here on Amazon!



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    140. Aaron Alexander – Knowing What’s Important For Your “Own” Self Dec 23, 2019
    Show notes

    Aaron Alexander is a brilliant man. Listen as Aaron explains his book, “The Align Method,” and how he believes that in order to know your true self, you need to be able to connect with the Earth. Aaron shares his thoughts on how important it is to stretch and allow the sun to touch your body daily! Meditation is an important aspect to Aaron’s life. You will understand this more when you hear Lance & Aaron talk about the vipassana experience.

    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Aaron answers with, “Adversity has taught me to create more space for things with soul”.



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:04:04] Align Podcast
    • [00:13:35] Vipassana Experience
    • [00:30:02] The Book Writing Process
    • [00:43:09] How Can People Use the Align Method to Start & End Their Day?
    • [00:47:28] Blue Blockers: Daytime vs. Nighttime



    Connect with Aaron Alexander

    1. Follow on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter

    2. Check out his website

    4. Listen to his podcast

    5. Get your copy of Aaron’s book



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    139. Travis Fox - Jump-Starting and Dream-Building Fulfillment and Passion Dec 20, 2019
    Show notes

    There are many reasons that we are held back from achieving the best results from our life, and our guest has mastered his ability to identifying those necessary steps to create new fulfillment in our lives. Joining us today, we have the energetic and charismatic entrepreneur, motivational speaker and CEO of Architect Of BEing, Travis Fox. Travis has devoted his life to passion and thrives on assisting people in breaking down the barriers needed for reimagining their lives. Lance and Travis explore valuable lessons in life that can help us become the best version of ourselves as well as learning to reevaluate your mindset on handling adversity. Travis explores the purpose of Architect and gives listeners valuable tips on taking the next step in their lives to find their purpose and passion.


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Travis says, “Your thoughts will screw you up more than adversity will, once you figure that out, life becomes interesting.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:02:55] Travis' Background
    • [00:12:33] Lessons That Help In Life
    • [00:21:31] Coaching Your Mindset
    • [00:27:33] Architect & ACE
    • [00:38:47] Taking The Next Step



    Connect with Travis Fox

    1. Follow Travis on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter

    2. Find Travis on his website and take the FREE Passion Test!

    3. Book your tickets for the Unify event here!



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    138. Elena Cardone – Turning Your Hardships into Happiness Dec 18, 2019
    Show notes

    When Elena was young, she experienced a great loss. Not having the correct tools to deal with this trauma, she used drugs & alcohol to mask the pain. After years of struggle, Elena found support from a Church of Scientology. This guidance allowed her to become the powerful, independent woman we know today! Elena & her husband, Grant, have built a very successful life for themselves with a sturdy foundation of love & respect.

    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Elena answers with, “Adversity has taught me to become my best self”.



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:02:59] Elena’s Backstory
    • [00:14:44] Her Turning Point
    • [00:24:03] Manifesting Grant into Her LIfe
    • [00:28:59] The Importance of Being Aware of Your Goals & Dreams
    • [00:32:39] Elena’s Non-Negotiables



    Connect with Elena Cardone

    1. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter

    2. Check out her website

    3. Register for the 10X Ladies Network here

    4. Listen to her podcast

    5. Get your copy of Elena’s book

    6. Check out the G&E Show



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    137. Leigh Joy - Opening Your Heart To Recovery and Self-Care Dec 16, 2019
    Show notes

    Trauma and adversity mean something different to everyone, and the feelings they create in us as adults can cause future adversities within ourselves. Our guest today has an impactful and powerful story that will give you an insight into healing and retrieving ones self. Joining us, we have the professional speaker, self-care and accountability coach, Leigh Joy. Leigh shares with Lance her story of how she lost her mom and was given up for adoption at just four and a half years old. Leigh opens up about her years of addiction, how she was able to learn to love herself again and start recovery for herself. Hailing from South Africa, Leigh explores South African society with Lance and how local citizens view the topic of self-development and self-care.


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Leigh answers with, “There is a magic that is not man-made that lies within each and every single one of us.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:03:56] Leigh's Background With Adversity
    • [00:12:28] Getting Sober
    • [00:18:13] Defining Addicts
    • [00:21:10] The Root Cause of Addiction
    • [00:30:58] South Africa Society



    Connect with Leigh Joy

    1. Follow Leigh on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn,& Youtube

    2. Find Leigh on her website



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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


    136. Sal Vassallo - Imagination Surplus and Creating A Purpose Greater Than Yourself Dec 13, 2019
    Show notes

    Diving into this insightful episode, we have former Olympic swimmer, creator of Performance Accelerator Formula and eCommerce Exit Strategy, Sal Vassallo. Beginning this installment, Sal explores his childhood with Lance and how he grew up as the youngest of five siblings. Sal shares his days swimming in the Olympics and elaborates on how he did not feel good enough. Sal expresses his struggles in school as he was diagnosed with ADD and how he felt that he was simply a regular child with an “imagination surplus.” Sal and Lance examine how having a purpose for your business is more important than gaining financial wealth, and how the future holds prosperity for everyone despite mistakes or adversities along the way.


    🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

    Sal answers with, “Adversity creates a mindset for you, and adversity is a place to start again.”



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    • [00:02:27] Sal's Backstory
    • [00:12:53] After The Olympics
    • [00:16:46] Having A Purpose in Business
    • [00:39:24] Exit Strategy
    • [00:51:12] Affirmations and Courage



    Connect with Sal:

    1. Follow Sal on LinkedIn, Instagram, & Facebook

    2. Listen to Sal’s podcast here

    3. Text or Call Sal at 787-507-0144

    4. Email Sal at Salvatore_vassallo@yahoo.com



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

    135. Alex Terranova – Overcoming Challenges & Becoming Your Best Self Dec 11, 2019
    Show notes

    At an early age, Alex was faced with some challenges with his eyes & learning disabilities. In this episode, you will hear his story on how he overcame those challenges and how he’s become a successful author, podcast host, & coach. Lance & Alex give their opinions on how they believe you create the life you live by the energy you put out into the world. The passion is easily felt when Alex speaks about all he’s been through & accomplished. Listen to Alex share how his self-esteem issues as a child have allowed him to grow as an adult. Discover the meaning of his Book, Fictional Authenticity and how it relates to his life.

    WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY

    Alex answers with, “Adversity has given me strengths that I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for that adversity”.



    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

    🔥 [00:04:00] Alex’s backstory

    🔥 [00:14:57] Meaning of Fictional Authenticity

    🔥 [00:26:25] Expectation vs. Intention

    🔥 [00:32:56] How Important is Vulnerability

    🔥 [00:51:23] What Does Dream Mason Mean?


    Connect with Alex Terranova

    1. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

    2. Check out his website

    3. Listen to Alex’s podcast here

    4. Get your copy of Fictional Authenticity here



    Connect with Lance:

    ● Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!

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



    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!

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