How to Turn Rock Bottom Moments into Rocket Fuel | Ep. 082

What do you do when life knocks you flat—and takes your identity with it?

In this brutally honest episode, Justin King opens up about his upcoming shoulder surgery and the emotional spiral of losing the physical outlet that fuels him.

But this isn’t just a personal story—it’s a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, sidelined, or slipping.

With Ethan’s strategic mindset coaching and reframes, the conversation transforms from self-pity to self-mastery.

This is how you take a rock bottom moment and use it as ignition.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to reframe a recovery period into a launchpad

• How to stay focused when your “why” feels distant

• How to use forced stillness to build something new

• How to shift from maintenance to momentum—even in a sling

• How to stop your past achievements from becoming mental traps

Questions answered:

• How do you stay mentally strong when your body breaks down?

• Can setbacks be designed to teach you something specific?

• How do you avoid spiraling into inactivity and self-pity?

• What’s the best way to use a recovery period productively?

• How can you come back even stronger—physically and mentally?

🎧 Listen now to start your comeback story. Subscribe and leave a review to support the show. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.