All Can No Can't | Mastering Resilience
Welcome to All Can, No Can't – the podcast where we turn "I can’t" into "I can" and transform challenges into opportunities.I’m your host, Jeff Luther, and I started this journey after dying on a CrossFit gym floor and getting a life-changing diagnosis. This experience forced me to confront what I thought I couldn’t do—and taught me just how much more I was capable of.Each week, we’ll dive into stories, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you focus on what’s possible—even when life throws you curveballs. Whether it’s personal struggles, professional hurdles, or those...
112: Nobody Starts Ready: Entrepreneurship Confidence & Feeling Unqualified
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Feeling unqualified to own a business? That's not a warning sign — it's a growth signal. Jeff Luther breaks down why nobody starts ready in entrepreneurship, and what to do about it.
A brand-new business owner — sharp, corporate background, strong operator — sat across from Jeff and said, "I don't think I'm qualified to own a business." And Jeff realized: that's every entrepreneur he's ever known.
In the corporate world, someone decides when you're ready. You get promotions, review...
111: The Mindset Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs with Randy Gage
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Most people don’t fail because they lack ability.
They fail because of the beliefs they’ve been conditioned to live by.
Beliefs about money.
Beliefs about risk.
Beliefs about what’s possible for them.
And if you don’t challenge that programming, it quietly controls everything.
In this episode of All Can, No Can’t, Jeff Luther sits down with Randy Gage—entrepreneur, bestselling author, and global speaker who went from a...
110: Surviving Two Widowmaker Heart Attacks & Redefining Success with AJ Jones
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Surviving a widowmaker heart attack will rewire how you think about success, purpose, and what actually matters. In this episode, I talk with AJ Jones — a two-time widowmaker survivor who left a 20-year financial services career to help high achievers stop running on autopilot and start living in alignment.
AJ shares the full story of both heart attacks — the first one on a mountain bike trail in Marin County where he thought it was bad sushi, and the terr...
109: Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time | Drewbie Wilson, Founder of Call the Damn Leads
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What does it actually take to go from 315 pounds and "busy but broke" to 100 pounds lighter and $15 million in documented sales? According to Drewbie Wilson, it starts with one small decision made consistently — not a dramatic transformation, not a motivational breakthrough. Just discipline applied daily until it becomes identity.
Drewbie Wilson is the founder of Call the Damn Leads, author of four bestselling books, and creator of the Crush the Day Before It Crushes You philosophy. He helps en...
108: Developing a Survivor Mindset with Dr. Michele Kehrer
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How do you keep putting one foot in front of the other when life knocks you down again and again? 4x cancer survivor and mindset coach Dr. Michele Kehrer has hard-won wisdom to share about navigating uncertainty, redefining success, and choosing to move forward anyway.
In this episode, you'll learn the small, brave mindset shifts that helped Michele rebuild her life after cancer, divorce, and loss; why gratitude is the antidote to bitterness; and how to recognize when...
107: Dyslexia Isn't Forever — Dr. Rebecca Troy on Signs, Brain Science & Hope
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Dyslexia in children doesn't have to be a life sentence — and in this episode, Dr. Rebecca Troy is here to prove it. She's an educational neuroscientist, nationally board-certified literacy teacher, TED speaker, and mom who has spent over 20 years helping struggling readers. What makes her different? She brings the intervention home. No waiting lists, no institutions — just parents equipped with the knowledge and tools to actually change their child's brain.
Jeff and Dr. Troy get into the real stuf...
106: I chased growth for years before realizing I was just recovering, not scaling
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Scaling isn’t revenue growth—and confusing the two is breaking more businesses than people want to admit.
In this solo episode, Jeff Luther unpacks why chasing top-line numbers without systems creates pressure, burnout, and chaos instead of real scale.
In this episode, Jeff covers:
-Why “scaling” has become one of the most misunderstood words in business
-The difference between growth and true scale
-How revenue exposes broken systems instead of fixing them
-Why fou...
105: The bottom isn’t the end. It’s where clarity finally shows up with {Guest Hilary Momberger Powers}
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What happens when your entire identity is built on being who others need you to be?
This conversation goes deeper than resilience—it’s about responsibility, recovery, and reclaiming yourself.
In this powerful episode of All Can, No Can’t, Jeff Luther speaks with Hilary Momberger Powers—the original voice of Sally Brown—about identity, addiction, leadership, and what it takes to stop living as a character and start living as yourself.
In this episode, you’ll hea...
104: Most anxiety isn’t about failure, it’s about living someone else’s plan
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Most people aren’t stuck because they’re weak.
They’re stuck because they’re following a script that was never theirs.
In this episode of All Can, No Can’t, Jeff Luther talks with pathfinding coach Hillary Spiritos about resilience, mindset, leadership, and what it really means to build a life aligned with your values—not expectations.
In this conversation:
-Why Millennials and Gen Z question broken systems
-How childhood beliefs quietly shape adult...
103: When Leadership Starts With Grief, Not Experience
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What do you do when life hands you responsibility before you feel ready?
After losing their father to terminal cancer, Andi Shaughnessy and Danielle Carter were forced to decide: walk away—or step into leadership they never planned for.
In this powerful episode of All Can, No Can’t, Jeff Luther sits down with the sibling co-owners of Express It Delivery to talk about resilience, leadership under pressure, grief, and building a real...
102: Why High Achievers Feel Invisible — The Mattering Crisis No One Talks About (with John Miles)
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There’s a quiet crisis happening—especially among high performers.
People who’ve “made it,” climbed the ladder, checked every box… and still feel empty, unseen, and disconnected from meaning.
This conversation cuts straight into that uncomfortable truth.
John Miles, former U.S. Navy officer, Fortune 50 executive, and creator of Passion Struck, opens up about the moment success stopped feeling like success—and why achievement without mattering slowly erodes your identity...
101: You Can’t Outrun Yourself: Emotional Sobriety, Shame, and the Choice to Recover
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Some people lose everything and call it “starting over.”
Others call it what it really is: a continuation. Another season. Another chance to decide what kind of person you’re going to be when the plan falls apart.
In this episode, Jeff sits down with a longtime broadcaster who’s 12 years sober from alcohol, still doing the work, and honest about the parts of recovery that don’t fit in neat, motivationa...
100: Momentum Isn’t Motivation — It’s Action (30 Seconds at a Time)
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What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t because you can’t do the thing… but because you’re trying to live the next ten years before taking the next 30 seconds?
In this powerful 100th episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther strips away the hype, the confetti, and the “victory lap” expectations to deliver one of the most important lessons of the entire show: momentum doesn’t come from motivation — it comes from doing
This episode is for the person who knows they’re cap...
099: You’re allowed to be afraid. You’re not allowed to stop living.
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A powerful solo episode about facing fear, reclaiming control, and choosing courage even when your body—and your beliefs—get shaken.
In this raw and vulnerable solo episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther shares the terrifying experience of being unexpectedly shocked by his internal defibrillator—moments after finishing a routine workout. What happened next wasn’t just a physical jolt. It shook the belief system he’s carried for...
098: From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: How Angie Hawkins Stopped Numbing Out & Started Running in Slippers
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In this raw and honest episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff sits down with Angie Hawkins – coach and author of Running in Slippers – to talk about what it really takes to heal old wounds, stop playing the victim, and build a life that actually feels like yours.
Angie grew up with emotionally unavailable parents, a highly critical mom, and learned early on that perfectionism and overachieving were the only ways to avoid criticism. As an adult, that turned into corporate burnout, people-pleasing, emotional numbing, and chasing...
097: From Addiction, Loss & Bankruptcy to Rebuilding Life With Purpose w/ Tracy Brinkmann
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In this raw and deeply human conversation, Jeff sits down with Tracy Brinkmann — military veteran, entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Dark Horse Entrepreneur — who has walked through nearly every kind of fire life can throw at a person.
Addiction. A police raid. Bankruptcy. Divorce. And the unthinkable loss of his 18-month-old daughter.
But instead of letting these moments break him, Tracy used them as fuel to rebuild everything from the inside out. His story is a masterclass in resilience, personal responsibility, and choosing who you become — even i...
096: Digital Detox: Reclaiming Connection in an Anxious World with Kelsey Green
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What if the thing stealing your focus, your peace, and your connection… was in your hand right now?
In this episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther sits down with Kelsey Green — community strategist, accountability coach, and founder of Summit in Six Mastermind — to explore how our digital habits are quietly shaping our happiness, attention, and ability to connect.
Kelsey helps ambitious leaders turn big ideas into action through structure, accountability, and community. But today, she opens up about something deeper —...
095: A Near-Death Awakening – Rebuilding Life, Business, and Soul After the Brink with Holly Porter
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What happens when you lose control of everything — your health, your senses, your independence — and still find a way back?
In this extraordinary episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther sits down with Holly Porter, serial entrepreneur, author of 16 books (with her 17th on the way), and founder of Retreat R&R, to unpack her unbelievable story of surviving a 70-day coma, out-of-body experiences, and rebuilding her life — one breath, one choice, one miracle at a time.
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094: Navigating Trauma, Neuroscience, and Mindset with Danielle Matthews
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What happens when everything that defined you — your job, your identity, your confidence — disappears overnight?
In this deeply moving episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther sits down with Danielle Matthews, speaker, educator, and founder of Brain Body Self, who turned a devastating traumatic brain injury into a journey of awakening, healing, and purpose.
At just 23, Danielle was hit head-on by a drunk driver — and told she might never be the same again. But instead of accepting “this is your new normal...
093: Becoming the CEO of Your Recovery: Allison Pazuk Beats Cancer Through Mindset, Fasting, & Leadership
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When Allison Pazuk heard the words, “It’s because of your cancer,” she didn’t crumble — she took control.
In this episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther talks with the author of Going Bonkers with Cancer — a former math teacher who turned her diagnosis into a mission to heal differently.
Allison shares how she challenged the system, blended conventional treatment with holistic practices, and built her BONKERS mindset — a framework anyone can use to face fear, take ownership, and rewrite their story.
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092: From Stage 4 Cancer to Thriving: The Power of Mindset with Melanie Selcho
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What do you do when a doctor tells you there’s nothing more they can do?
You fight back — harder than ever.
In this episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther talks with Melanie Selcho, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and given little hope. Instead of surrendering, she turned fear into fuel and took control of her healing.
Mel shares how she faced the diagnosis, the mindset tricks that gave her days back, and how she used visualization, spiritu...
091: Finding Purpose in the Second Half with Troy Horne
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In this episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther sits down with Troy Horne — three-time bestselling author, Broadway performer, and mindset mentor — to talk about parenthood, purpose, and rediscovering yourself in the second half of life.
Troy opens up about his transformation from musician and Broadway performer to self-published author selling over 300,000 books, including Mental Toughness for Young Athletes and his upcoming book Middle Management: How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life.<...
090: Fill Your Cup First: Why It’s Not Selfish—It’s Survival
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If you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or like you’re giving everyone the best of you except yourself… this one’s for you.
In this solo episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther breaks down what it really means to fill your cup—and why doing so isn’t selfish, it’s selfless. From daily routines to intentional moments with his sons, Jeff shares practical ways he protects his energy, avoids burnout, and finds real fulfillment in the chaos of life.
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089: The Weight of the World on Your Shoulders
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What if the person who just snapped at you wasn’t a jerk—but someone carrying an invisible backpack full of pain?
In this powerful solo episode, Jeff Luther shares one of the biggest mindset shifts of his life: realizing that everyone is carrying something they’re not talking about—stress, grief, trauma, anxiety. He calls it “the invisible backpack,” and learning how to spot it will change how you show up in life, leadership, business, and parenting.
Inside this episode:
– The “invisible backpack” mindset that builds better leaders
– How...
088: From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Gretchen Shows How 988 Saved Her Life
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What do you do when you’re 20 minutes away from ending it all? For Gretchen, the answer was dialing 988—and it saved her life.
In this raw, unfiltered episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther sits down with Gretchen Schoser, co-host of the award-winning podcast The Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, suicide attempt survivor, and fierce advocate for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. At 61, Gretchen rebuilt her life from the ground up, turning pain into purpose and creating a company dedicated to resili...
087: When Life Feels Long: Lessons From Dying Twice and Coming Back Stronger
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Life is short.” But what happens when life feels unbearably long?
In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, Jeff Luther shares his story of dying—twice—and the brutal lessons that came with it. From surviving sudden cardiac death to navigating the collapse of a 22-year marriage, Jeff reflects on how these moments shaped his perspective on gratitude, purpose, and perseverance.
This isn’t about motivational clichés or sugarcoating pain. It’s about staring down the hardest sea...
086: From Surviving to Thriving: Brenna Lawrence on Breaking the Silence and Choosing to Rise
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What happens when the world tells you "you can't"—but you choose to rise anyway?
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Jeff Luther sits down with Brenna Lawrence, a TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, and Vice President at Brown & Brown, who shares her raw, unfiltered journey of surviving domestic abuse and building a life defined by truth, strength, and purpose.
From being gaslit and isolated to standing boldly on a TEDx stage, Brenna reveals how she broke through the shame, reclaimed her voice, and now ho...
085: How Envy Steals Your Happiness (And What to Do About It)
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What does it really feel like to be you?
In this raw solo episode, Jeff Luther strips it all down. From surviving sudden cardiac death (twice), to rebuilding after divorce, to redefining happiness without chasing status — this one cuts deep. Jeff explores the real cost of comparison and how envy disguises itself as motivation, robbing us of peace, gratitude, and progress.
You’ll hear the brutal truth about how Jeff compared himself to who he used to be — faster, fitter, richer — and how that mindset almost took him out again. But inst...
084: From Cancer Diagnosis to Rowing the Mediterranean: How Brooke King Chose Joy Over Fear
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From Cancer Diagnosis to Rowing the Mediterranean: How Brooke King Chose Joy Over Fear
What do you do when life blindsides you with a cancer diagnosis at 29? If you're Brooke King—you fight back with joy, adventure, and one hell of a bucket list.
In this powerful episode of All Can. No Can’t., I sit down with Brooke, an adventure-seeker turned cancer survivor, who's using her story to raise awareness, inspire healing, and literally row her way to remission—across the Mediterranean. From riding the world’s deadliest train to navig...
083: How Cam F. Awesome Rewired His Mindset After Setbacks to Become a 12x National Champion
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How Cam F. Awesome Rewired His Mindset After Setbacks to Become a 12x National Champion — In this high-impact episode of All Can. No Can’t., I sit down with one of the most resilient humans I’ve ever met. Cam F. Awesome is a 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champ, and a master of mindset.
But Cam’s real power isn’t his punch—it’s the internal dialogue that took him from bullied kid to national champion. We talk about the moment he got kicked off the Olympic te...
082: How to Rewire Your Mindset for Peak Performance After 50 | John Geraghty on The Prism of Perspective
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How to Rewire Your Mindset for Peak Performance After 50 — that’s the theme of today’s episode with author, coach, and speaker John Geraghty. In this powerful conversation, we break down the mental traps that keep high-achievers stuck and how to flip your perspective to live with purpose, energy, and joy—especially in the second half of life.
John shares his story of transformation—from blackout drinking and low self-worth to becoming an elite performance coach who trains business owners and leaders to redefine success. He walks us through his “Prism...
081: People Don’t Care What Happened to You — They Care How You Respond
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What if the thing holding you back isn’t what happened to you—but how you’re responding to it?
In this solo episode of All Can No Can't, Jeff Luther gets raw and real about one of the hardest-earned lessons from his near-death experience: people don’t care what happened to you, they care how you respond. Not in a heartless way—but in a deeply human one. Because the truth is, your story doesn’t define you—your comeback does.
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080: Do You Need Financial Therapy?
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In this episode of All Can No Can’t, host Jeff Luther sits down with John Hankins—a licensed social worker and certified financial therapist—who completely reinvented himself at the age of 71. After decades in tech and nonprofit leadership, a surprise lymphoma diagnosis forced John to reimagine his legacy. The result? A meaningful second act in financial therapy, helping others heal their emotional relationship with money.
We dig into what financial therapy really is, why money anxiety is more emotional than logical, and how shame...
079: Why You Need Mentorship For Emotional Fulfillment, Growth & Longevity w/ Deborah Heiser, TEDx Spkr
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Why Mentorship is the Secret to Emotional Fulfillment, Growth & Longevity (feat. Deborah Heiser, PhD)
In this powerful episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther sits down with Dr. Deborah Heiser—TEDx speaker, aging expert, and founder of The Mentor Project—to unpack what mentorship really is and why it might be the most important tool for emotional growth, career advancement, and long-term fulfillment.
Forget the corporate buzzword. True mentorship isn’t about climbing ladders—it’s about connection, trust, and legacy. Jeff and Deborah explore how generational mentoring bu...
078: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rob's 6 Principles for Entrepreneurial Resilience
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In this episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff Luther sits down with Rob Tracz—fitness coach, speaker, and founder of Prime Performance Coaching—to unpack what it really takes to thrive as a high-performing entrepreneur. Rob’s journey from physical burnout to purpose-driven leadership will have you rethinking how you approach your own energy, mindset, and business growth.
Rob shares the 6 Pillars of Resilience he uses to guide entrepreneurs from stagnation to holistic success—blending physical discipline, emotional strength, and strategic self-awareness. If you’re stuck in robot mode, grinding 16...
077: Break the Silence: How Perry Power Turned Pain Into Purpose
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In this deeply moving episode of All Can No Can’t, Jeff sits down with Perry Power—actor, coach, and author of Breaking the Silence. Perry shares his harrowing journey of surviving sexual abuse, the moment he finally spoke his truth, and how that moment transformed his life forever.
This isn’t just a story about trauma—it’s a story about reclaiming power, breaking generational cycles, and turning personal pain into a purpose-driven mission. If you’ve ever struggled with silence, shame, or stepping into your truth, this episode will move you.
076: The Life-Changing Power of Asking Hard Questions: A Near-Death Wake-Up Call
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What if the key to deeper connections, stronger leadership, and true personal growth lies in asking the hardest questions?
In this powerful episode, Jeff Luther shares his near-death experience—spending 8 minutes without a pulse—and the unexpected lessons it taught him. He opens up about the trauma his son carried after witnessing his collapse, and how avoiding difficult conversations only made things worse.
For years, Jeff believed his survival had to mean something huge—a...
075: The Orange Juice Analogy: How to Deal with Negativity
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Ever been blamed for someone else's meltdown? 😠 In this episode of the All Can No Can't podcast, Jeff Luther explores the "orange juice analogy" - the idea that pressure reveals what's already inside. 🍊 Learn to identify "orange juice people," protect your energy from their negativity, and set healthy boundaries. 💪 Discover practical strategies to deal with blame, communicate effectively, and take control of your reactions. Tune in to transform negativity into positivity!
In this episode of All Can No Can't, Jeff discusses:
The "orange juice ana...074: From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Aliki Samone's Journey to Freedom
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In this episode of the All Can No Can't Podcast, host Jeff welcomes Aliki Samone, an aerospace engineer turned entrepreneur, author, and accountability expert. Aliki shares her insights on:
Balancing left and right brain pursuits: Discover how Aliki successfully navigates her passions for both engineering and creative endeavors like music and art.
Maintaining purpose with diverse interests: Learn Aliki's strategies for staying focused and driven while pursuing multiple passions.
The importance of...
073: Redefining Resilience: Jeff Luther on Overcoming Cardiac Death, Divorce, and Finding Strength in Vulnerability Interview with David Webb
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In this episode, host David welcomes Jeff Luther, a former ultra-runner and CrossFit athlete, who shares his powerful journey of resilience following a life-altering cardiac event and personal challenges. While working out with his 16-year-old son, Jeff suffered sudden cardiac death but was revived with a defibrillator and diagnosed with ARVC, a rare heart condition that forced him to give up strenuous exercise. At the same time, he faced the emotional turmoil of divorce, confronting bitterness and despair.
Through an inspiring conversation with...
