From Caving In To Crushing It

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

December 28, 2025 52 mins

This episode: From Amnesia to Awareness: How at 13-Years-Old, Crash Survivor Kira Shishkin Rebuilt His Mind—and His Mission.

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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...
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This episode: The Haircut That Changed Everything: A Son’s Breaking Point and Bob Hayek’s Comeback That Followed.

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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...
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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.

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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...
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This episode: Telling Stories That Heal: How Steve Seidel Turned Pain into Purpose Through Media and Mentorship.

 

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Introduction (0:03)

  • Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Steve Seidel and g...
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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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This episode: Faith, Family, and Fortitude: Jeff Pearson’s Journey to Rise Above Invisible Challenges.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)

  • Host Drew Deraney discusses the purpose of the podcast, thanking ...
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This episode: Beyond the Badge: How Stefan Bjes Is Changing the Way Police Understand Autism.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:04)

  • Host Drew Deraney and Guest Stefan Bjes discuss the purpose of the podcast...
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This episode: From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Chas Sampson on Confidence, Character, and the Power of Service.

 

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  • Chas Sampson joins the podcast to discuss l...
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This episode: From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding Love: How Mitchell Osmond Transformed His Marriage, Mind, and Mission.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:03)

  • Host Drew Dera...
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This episode: The Day Everything Changed: How Hussein Hallak Turned Grief into Growth and Purpose.

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Introduction and Initial Setup (0:03)

  • Host Drew Deraney thanks the person who introduced him to Guest Hussein Hallak, ...
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This episode: From Rock Bottom to Reclaimed Purpose: How Ron Souers Turned Homelessness into Healing.

 

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Introduction and Initial Setup (0:04)

  • Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Ronald Souers.
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This episode: From Tragedy to Triumph: Candice Snyder on Resilience, Gratitude, and Mental Health Advocacy.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)

  • Host Drew Deraney intr...
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This episode: Redefining Ability: Brilly Semenov on Self-Advocacy, Resilience, and Empowering Families.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Seminar (0:00)

  • Host Drew Deraney introduc...
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This episode: From the Front Lines to Mental Health Advocacy: Troy Siewert’s Journey of Service, Crisis Intervention, and Growth.

 

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This episode: From Grief to Guidance: Jeannie Dougherty on Caregiving, Money, and Turning Adversity into Advocacy.

 

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  • Drew initiates ...
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This episode: Rediscovering the Treasures of Life: Mike & Karen Burkhard on Adversity, Love, and Passing Wisdom Forward.

 

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This episode: Choosing Happiness Through Adversity: Christine Matus on Mindset, Motherhood, and Protecting Families with Special Needs.

 

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Christine Matus' Introduction and Personal Background (0:04)

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This episode: Speak Your Mind: Mario Spano From Trauma to Truth and the Power of Men’s Mental Health.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Interview (0:07)

  • Host Drew Deraney welcomes...
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This episode: Perfectly Imperfect: Bill Walters Turning Adversity, Caregiving, and Special Needs into Strength.

 

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Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:01)

  • Host Drew Deraney initiates the recording and introduces...
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