In this powerful and inspiring "best of" episode, Dr. Sharon Spano talks with Dan MacQueen, a former tech implementation specialist whose life was turned upside down by a sudden, life-threatening brain hemorrhage. What followed was not only a fight for survival but a journey of radical transformation.
Dan shares how he rebuilt his body, mind, and career—one step at a time—and how mindset played a key role in his recovery. Through discipline, gratitude, and goal-setting, Dan created a new life rooted in purpose, coaching others to rise from their own setbacks.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How a sudden brain hemorrhage led to Dan’s near-death experience
- Why small, consistent goals were the foundation of his physical and mental recovery
- How mindset and accountability fuel resilience
- The key role of gratitude in maintaining a healthy outlook during dark times
- Why Dan calls his health scare the “best thing that ever happened” to him
- The connection between movement, momentum, and meaning
- How Dan transitioned from marketing to public speaking and coaching
- Strategies for rebuilding confidence after trauma or life interruption
- What it really means to “own your comeback”
- How you can transform personal setbacks into platforms for service
Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: macqueendan.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/macqueendan
Twitter: @macqueendan
Instagram: instagram.com/macqueendan
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/
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