Bending Over Backwards
by James Adkins
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Ep. 39 - Why Discipline Always Matters More Than Motivation | Alina…
Ep. 39 - Why Discipline Always Matters More Than Motivation | Alina…
About this podcast
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
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- Ep. 39 - Why Discipline Always Matters More Than Motivation | Alina, Jimmy, Mich, & Vita · 32 min · Episode 39A lot of people still think motivation is the answer, but the truth is discipline is what keeps things moving. Motivation feels good in the moment, but it disappears fast…
- Ep. 38 - How I Found Healing Through God and Community | Vita Galore · 46 min · Episode 38Many people carry trauma from childhood, abuse, betrayal, or feeling like they were never meant to exist. For some, it becomes a life sentence. For others, it sparks the fight to…
- Ep. 37 - Why Most Women Struggle With Weight Loss (And How to Fix It) | Patricia Ivory · 36 min · Episode 37Most women are told the same story about weight loss: eat less, move more, and try harder. But for many, especially as hormones shift, that advice doesn’t work—and it leaves them…
- Ep. 36 - How Do You Actually Make Money in Action Sports? | Parker Smith · 1 h 0 min · Episode 36How do you turn a small Instagram page into a company with over a million followers? In this episode, Parker Smith shares how he started posting ski videos for fun and ended up…
- Ep. 35 - These 4 Stories Prove That You Can Come Back From Anything | Carey Pena, Darlene Santore, Dr. Tricia Pingle, and Kelsey Zakino · 58 min · Episode 35Four stories. Four different kinds of pain. One truth: You can come back from anything, even if it feels like your life is falling apart. In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks…
- Ep. 34 - What You Never Hear About Life as a Doctor | Dr. John Mason · 1 h 3 min · Episode 34Dr. John Mason has spent decades saving lives in the ER — until the job nearly broke him. In this unfiltered conversation, we talk about what it really costs to care for others…
- Ep. 33 - The Real Reason You Wake Up Tired Every Day | Mich Manaras · 40 min · Episode 33What if your bad mood, brain fog, and back pain had less to do with mindset and more to do with what you did the night before? In this episode, Mich Manaras, founder of PEAR…
- Ep. 32 - Why Retirement is a Scam and Giving Back Is the Real Win | Jimmy Walker · 42 min · Episode 32Jimmy Walker is 80 years old. He’s raised over $100 million for charity. Worked with Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson. And he’s still not done. In this episode, we…
- Ep. 31 - How Stress Quietly Destroys Your Health Even When You’re “Fine” | Dr. Tricia Pingle · 37 min · Episode 31Dr. Tricia Pingle spent years helping people deal with stress and exhaustion. But during that time, she was struggling with it herself. In this episode, we talk about how stress…
- Ep. 30 - She Survived Three Strokes And Still Became The Coach For World Champions | Coach Darleen Santore · 48 min · Episode 30At 25, Darleen Santore had a stroke that changed everything. She was misdiagnosed, told she might die, and told she couldn’t have children. She didn’t quit. She shifted. Now…
- Ep. 29 - She Nearly Died Trying to Be Heard by Doctors | Kelsey Zakino · 44 min · Episode 29At just 10 years old, Kelsey Zecchino had spinal fusion surgery. By 26, she was stuck in a wheelchair, on fentanyl, and nearly took her own life. Doctors told her the pain was…
- Ep. 28 – What a Chiropractor Learned After Living With Real Back Pain | Dr. Eric Neufang · 31 min · Episode 28What happens when a spine expert becomes the patient? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Eric Neufang—a chiropractor who went from treating back pain to living through it. After a…
- Ep. 27 – How She Escaped War and Built a New Life With Only $400 | Alina Sbitnev · 59 min · Episode 27How do you start a new life with only $400? In this episode, James talks with Alina Sbitnev—a war refugee who escaped to the U.S. and started over from scratch. With just $400 in…
- Ep. 26 – From Broke to Arizona’s Top Realtor | Scott Grigg · 27 min · Episode 26How do you go from broke to selling Arizona’s most expensive homes? In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks with Scott Grigg—one of Arizona’s top luxury realtors. Scott shares…
- Ep. 25 – How She Turned Pain Into a Media Company That Helps People | Carey Pena · 34 min · Episode 25Carrie Pena went from being a news anchor to launching her own media company—and now she’s creating powerful documentaries inside prisons. In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks…
- Ep. 24 - How She Made a Beauty Brand That People Trust | Melissa Langberg · 27 min · Episode 24How do you go from working in a tiny 200 sq ft boutique… To building one of the most trusted clean skincare destinations in the Southwest? In this episode, Dr. James Adkins sits…
- Ep. 23 - The Real Reason So Many Pain Patients Are Still Suffering | Dr. Paul Lynch · 48 min · Episode 23Dr. Paul Lynch couldn’t save his own brother from an overdose. So he built a clinic to save others. In this episode, we dive into Paul’s story—from growing one of Arizona’s…
- Ep. 22 – How a Near-Death Experience Made Him a Better Entrepreneur & Servant of God | Jason Lanham · 51 min · Episode 22When Jason Lanham faced a near-death experience, it didn’t just challenge his body — it changed his soul, his business, and his purpose. In this episode, we unpack Jason’s…
- Ep. 21 – From Dishwasher to World-Class Chef: The Truth About Food & Business | Mark Tarbell · 45 min · Episode 21In this episode, James talks with chef and restaurant owner Mark Tarbell. They go deep into Mark’s life—from washing dishes as a teen to running one of Arizona’s best…
- Ep. 20 - From Broke Welder to Global CEO: The Hard Truths About Success | Aaron Hodson · 50 min · Episode 20What does it really take to go from broke welder to global CEO? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Hodson—business strategist, keynote speaker, and former $2B real estate…
