Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better.
Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live.
Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance their health and well-being, drawing from the same strategies that fueled his own recovery and transformation post-cancer.
We talk about…
-At age 29, noticing health issues: mood, fatigue, and skin infections with no answers
-A stage 3C testicular cancer diagnosis, and finding his body riddled with tumors, including in his arteries, kidney, and lung
-A cancer with very grueling treatment that can kill you as well
-The feeling of impending death
-Realizing the power of mindset during chemo, transfusions, and hospital stays
-Discovering the mind-breath connection and how breathwork can change thinking
-The hardest part of life for cancer survivors is reintegrating into society after treatment
-Finding flow in life, not just in sports
-Discovering new passions like jiu jitsu, open water swimming, and foiling
-A life still centered around athletic pursuits, but also helping others: coaching and mentoring on what has helped and continues to help him with his mind-body performance
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Connect with Adam:
-Adam on Instagram: https://instagram.com/breathworkwithadam
-Adam's website: https://adamspillman.com
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