From Caving In To Crushing It
Hello and welcome to From Caving In To Crushing It Podcast. I’m Drew Deraney. I'm passionate about helping men overcome adversity. I've been through a lot. I’ve got the uncanny knack of encountering multiple top life stressors simultaneously. If you want to find out more about me, my story and what my work is about, go to ProfitCompassion.com. Come along to one of our Open House calls and see what our Men Supporting Men Collaboration Tribe is all about. In this podcast, I interview men who’ve been through so much in their lives and have come through stronger. They share their story about how they have overcome adversity and learned to know their worth and stand their ground. So, relax, breathe, and welcome to the show. Enjoy.
Episodes
This episode: She Reached the Top—Then Vinni Taneja Heard the Call to Walk Away.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast, emphasizing the linear nature of life and how external circumstances can derail it.
- Drew categorizes people into three types:...
This episode: Paralyzed. Betrayed. Reborn: When Her Body Shut Down, Bonnie Hewitt’s Power Woke Up.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Catch-Up (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney greets Guest Bonnie Hewitt.
- Drew expresses gratitude for the pre-recording catch-up and mentions Jason Croft's indirect introduction.
Episode 179 - Lindsay Stadel - The Night Lindsay Stadel Tried to End It—and the Life She Built After
This episode: The Night Lindsay Stadel Tried to End It—and the Life She Built After.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Personal Catch-Up (0:02)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Emilio Roman for introducing Guest Lindsay Stadel and expresses happiness to see her.
- Drew discusses the linear nature of life and how externa...
This episode: The Sentence That Saved David Price’s Life—and Built His Career.
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Introduction and Initial Setup (0:12)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Guest David Price for joining the podcast and mentions Eric Hizole, who introduced them.
- Drew describes the linear path of life and how external circums...
This episode: Why Your ‘Head Trash’ Is Costing You Your Health, Happiness, and Peace – with Judy Kane.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Suzanne Taylor King for introducing him to Guest Judy Kane.
- Drew discusses the concept of life being linear until exter...
This episode: She Was Intuitive Before the World Was Ready—Here’s How Adele Bernard Turned It Into Her Superpower.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Setup (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Anissa Hudak for introducing him to Adele Bernard and sets the stage for the discussion.
- Drew explains the concept o...
This episode: When Adversity Hits a Family—and Becomes Their Greatest Teacher: The Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt Story.
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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and introduces Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt.
- Drew thanks the guests and mentions...
This episode: He Walked for 10 Days Ready to End His Life—Then Everything Changed For Mike Skrypnek.
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Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney greets Guest Mike Skrypnek. Drew expresses gratitude and thanks Jennifer Regular for introducing him to Mike, setting the tone for the conversation.
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This episode: Why the Traditional College Path Is Failing Our Kids—and What One Dad (Phil Vetrano) Did About It.
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Phil Vetrano's Transformation from Corporate America to Education Advocacy (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Phil Vetrano, thanking Gennifer Birnbach for the introduction and discussing the concept of l...
This episode: The Snowstorm Decision That Changed Everything: A Mother, a Doctor, and a New Way to Heal the Brain.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction (0:02)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Dr. Candace Holmes and thanks Anissa Hudak for the introduction.
- Drew explains the concept of life being linear until advers...
This episode: From 199 Pounds to Purpose: The Defining Moment That Changed Dr. Amanda Adkins’ Life—and Her Practice.
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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast and thanks Kat Fleischman from Do-Tell Public Relations for introducing Guest Dr. Amanda Adkins.
- Read more
This episode: The Day Comfort Became the Enemy: How David Quick Walked Away from Security to Build Something Bigger.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney greets Guest David Quick, mentioning their long-standing acquaintance since 2020.
- Drew thanks Chris Lipper for introd...
This episode: When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Anissa Hudak Turned Unimaginable Trauma Into a Blueprint for Healing.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast and thanks Mike Wiener for introducing him to Guest Anissa Hudak.
- Drew discusses the l...
This episode: From Broken to Built for Purpose: How Tawana Lowery Turned Her Pain Into a Powerful Calling.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:05)
- Host Drew Deraney introduces the podcast, thanking Mike Weiner of NRG for the introduction to Guest Tawana Lowery.
- Drew discusses the linear...
This episode: From Amnesia to Awareness: How at 13-Years-Old, Crash Survivor Kira Shishkin Rebuilt His Mind—and His Mission.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Setup (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney welcomes Guest Kira Shishkin to the show, expressing excitement about the conversation.
- Drew thanks Lea Pantas fo...
This episode: The Haircut That Changed Everything: A Son’s Breaking Point and Bob Hayek’s Comeback That Followed.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Initial Greetings (0:01)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Bob Hayek, mentioning a networking group from 2020.
- Drew discusses the con...
This episode: The Rejection That Broke Him—And the Men’s Circle That Rebuilt His Life.
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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and thanks Jason Lange for joining the podcast.
- Drew credits Rob Wentz for introducing Jason Lange.
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This episode: The $40 Million Hack That Tried to Break Him — and the Comeback That Built Something Better.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Interview (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks John Maas for introducing him to Adam Bergman and sets the stage for the interview.
- Drew discusses the concept of...
This episode: Telling Stories That Heal: How Steve Seidel Turned Pain into Purpose Through Media and Mentorship.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction (0:03)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Steve Seidel and g...
This episode: Murphy’s Law Redefined: Shaun Murphy Turns Setbacks into Comebacks Through Purpose, Music, and Mindset.
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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:03)
- Host Drew thanks the group that introduced him to ...
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