Sidelines to ShowUp2Win - with Dwayne Morton | Epi.22

In this episode of the Active Action Podcast, host Dr. Nazif interviews Dwayne Morton, CEO of Show Up to Win and former international basketball player. Morton shares his harrowing experiences of being misdiagnosed with rare blood cancer for 18 years, dealing with PTSD from a police shooting, and the lessons learned from these adversities. He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, gratitude, and controlling what one can control. The conversation delves into Morton's journey and how his experiences have shaped his purpose-driven initiative, Show Up to Win, aimed at helping others overcome their own challenges.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Dwayne was misdiagnosed with rare blood cancer and lived with it for 18 years before learning it was sleep apnea
• The mental and emotional impact of surviving a tragic police shooting and the tools he used to cope with PTSD and survivor's guilt
• Why Dwayne created Show Up to Win—a purpose-driven platform to help people reignite their inner strength and resilience
• The role of sports in building mental toughness and grit from an early age
• Why he shares his story so openly and how it helps others find hope in their own struggles
• A deep dive into the Show Up to Win philosophy and how it inspires action, not just motivation

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