Comeback Stories
Inspirational comeback arcs aren’t reserved for fiction. Darren Waller, tight end for the New York Giants and Donny Starkins, mindfulness teacher, surface real-life tales of resiliency, including vulnerable insights into their ongoing recovery journeys and interviews with guests who illustrate what “comeback” means to them.
Our Editor's Take
The Comeback Stories podcast shows how people triumph over setbacks. Darren Waller and Donny Starkins cohost this weekly program. Waller is the Las Vegas Raiders' tight end. Starkins was a college baseball player. Now he's a life coach who teaches yoga and mindfulness. Both hosts faced addiction issues. But each made a comeback from these issues to become a better person. They started this podcast to inspire others to make their own comeback from adversity.
Most episodes of the Comeback Stories podcast feature a guest's inspirational comeback story. Many of them are people recovering from addiction. But some are recovering from depression, anxiety, or self-doubt. Others are about coming back after financial, physical, or career-related setbacks.
The Comeback Stories podcast features many interviews with celebrities. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps explains his battle with depression. TV host Carson Daly talks about suffering from panic attacks. Football player Ricky Williams discusses how he sought a new life away from the NFL. Singer Jewel details going through abuse and homelessness. Matthew Berry was an unhappy screenwriter in a lousy marriage. He talks about quitting his job and finding happiness writing about fantasy football.
In other episodes, Waller and Starkins give self-help advice. Listeners will hear the importance of having a "beginner's mind" and how to keep on learning. The hosts also talk with other coaches. People like Michael Aidala and Michael Gervais tell their own comeback stories. These experts give concrete advice on how to achieve great things.
Both of the Comeback Stories podcast hosts emphasize personal growth and change. Listeners interested in self-help topics may find comfort and inspiration from this podcast.
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