In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Lyubim Kogan—founder of Wings4Heroes, five-time immigrant, 9/11 survivor, Olympian, and financial leader. Lyubim shares how surviving catastrophe, building businesses, and supporting amputee veterans through flight therapy helped him reclaim peace and purpose. From post-war Ukraine to personal trauma, this episode dives into how uncertainty, service, and intuition can anchor the human spirit through chaos.
About the Guest: Lyubim Kogan is the founder of Wings4Heroes, a nonprofit supporting wounded veterans through the transformative experience of flight. A former Winter Olympian, he survived 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center and later stepped into war-torn Ukraine to lead humanitarian and business recovery. His work combines resilience, leadership, and soul-driven service, empowering others to rise beyond limitations.
Key Takeaways:
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Peace isn’t found in success, but in purpose-driven action
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Volunteering and serving others can reconnect you to joy
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Trauma can be interrupted by powerful, positive experiences—like flying
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Uncertainty is not the enemy; it’s the path to inner strength
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Trusting your intuition is a learned skill—start small and build it
Connect with Lyubim Kogan: Website: https://wings4heroes.org/ Watch videos, explore the mission, and reach out via the contact page
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