
Professor of Perseverance Podcast
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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Ep 239 Diana Fannon Shares Her Journey Epilepsy, Empathy, and Empowerment: A Personal Story of Special Education Advocacy
Diana Fannon will share her story about her epilepsy journey and how that shaped who she is and what she is doing today. At the age of 17, she was diagnosed with epilepsy—a life-changing moment that shaped her journey in profound ways. She went on to attend Yale University, navigating challenges and embracing resilienc

Ep 238 Yvonne Trost Help Others From Surviving to Thriving: The Power of Self-Love and Personal Transformation
Yvonne Trost has faced personal and professional challenges, and now as a Happiness Coach, she helps others break free from limiting beliefs and find joy. She believes her journey can offer hope and motivation to listeners. Website: https://unlocklimitlessyou.com/ Free Ebook: https://mc.bradchandler.com/the-success-tra

Ep 237 Lisa Johnson Help Others Survive Divorce Legal Abuse: Red Flags and Self-Protection Strategies
Lisa Johnson spent a year and $100K divorcing her ex, and then the next ten years in court, seven representing herself successfully, through dozens of court appearances. Her case was so notable that it was published in the CT Law Journal and is now case law - a huge honor for any attorney, and unheard of for a self-rep

Ep 236 Gina Economopoulos an End-of-Life Doula, Shares Her Journey From a Bartender to a Nun for 12 Years
Gina's life story makes her a captivating and inspiring speaker for all audiences. Through raw vulnerability, she shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the st
Nathan Buttigieg was brought up drinking at a young age as a social norm. He was never a problem until he lost everything during covid lockdowns - he was forced to move back into his parent's house (now a tiny home on their property) he started drinking as a way to cope with feeling like a failure. Boxing day 2021 he h

Ep 234 Breast Cancer Survivor Marilyn Getas Byrne Shares Her Journey to Inspire and Help Others
Marilyn Getas Byrne and her brother, both close at heart, intersected at the height of their own crises, with one desperately wanting to live and the other desperately wanting to die. This rollercoaster story is one of resilience, tragedy, family, love and hope. She shares her journey to inspire others to struggle towa