Professor of Perseverance Podcast

Updated: 29 Aug 2025 • 166 episodes
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Dr. James Perdue, Professor of Perseverance, shares other people’s stories of life tragedies of accepting adversities, begin battling, and conquer challenges to not only survive difficulties but also thrive in life so you can be prepared to persevere in life’s struggles. Professor of Perseverance Podcast will inspire you to face challenges head on in life so you provide motivation to be a leader for others by setting examples of winning through difficulties while encouraging people to live life to the fullest.

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John Carter was shot, paralyzed, 90 days in a comma, battled addiction, and going to prison in order to persevere over difficulties to attain his dream of being a fitness trainer and owning a gym. TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-tcE-L0Lg Book: https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/d

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Gail Showalter coaches single moms to persevere and overcome adversities. After many years of raising her three children as a single mother, she developed a passion for supporting other single mothers. Gail persevered for 16 years. In 2007, she defied the odds and founded a nonprofit organization that provides resource

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Robert C Cardillo II AKA B-Cide shares his personal story of perseverance, from being diagnosed with MS and overcoming adversity adapting to life in a wheelchair, to continuing his career as an underground rapper, clothing designer, and entrepreneur. Book and Music: http://www.myelinmyshoes.com Websites: https://b-cide

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Jerod Nieder AKA Positively Paralyzed Shares His Journey of Perseverance  Website: https://positivelyparalyzed.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerod.nieder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyparalyzed/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyParalyzed You can contact Professor of Perseverance a

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Dr Chad Scott nearly lost everything—his health, his marriage, and his identity— now he guides others through stories that help them confront pain, discover purpose, and grow stronger on the other side of struggle. A therapist, author, educator, and liver transplant survivor who persevered through personal adversity in

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Debbie Simmons is a mother of nine through the miracle of adoption and a woman whose legacy was born through loss. After the heartbreaking death of her quadruplets, her journey through grief became a catalyst for purpose-driven growth. Debbie’s passion is helping others find clarity, courage, and confidence in their ca

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