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

September 16, 2025 27 mins

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

 

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

 

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This episode: Perfectly Imperfect: Bill Walters Turning Adversity, Caregiving, and Special Needs into Strength.

 

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This episode:  Warrior to Healer: Tom LaGrave’s Battle with Addiction and His Mission to Guide the Next Generation.

 

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This episode: Breaking the Silence: Leo Marrs on Surviving Abuse, Reclaiming Identity, and Leading with Breath.

 

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This episode: From 9/11 Trauma to Dude Nation: Ben Curtis on Redefining Masculinity, Healing, and Turning Adversity Into Art.

 

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This episode:  From Gas Pumps to Guard Duty: Brad Carey on Hustle, Humility, and the Power of Kindness and Calculated Risks.

 

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This episode: From NICU to New Beginnings: How Susie Taylor Turned Tragedy Into a Storytelling Mission That Heals and Empowers.

 

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This episode: From Betrayal to Breakthrough: How Sheila Williams Reclaimed Her Power and Now Coaches Men to Do the Same.

 

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This episode: The Masculine Myth: Scott Raven on Breaking Free from Burnout and Building a Legacy.

 

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This episode: From Japan to Joy: How Andrew Darlow Turned Life’s Detours Into Purpose and Photography.

 

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This episode: Leaps of Faith: Erin Edgar’s Journey From Corporate Law to Compassionate Entrepreneurship.

 

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This episode: From IT to Inner Truth: Joey Natale’s Journey to Coaching, Confidence, and Calling.

 

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This episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Nate Wilde’s Leap from Frustrated Employee to Global Connector.

 

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This episode: Trusting Her Gut: How Kristan Weisdack Turned Motherhood, Neurodivergence, and Adversity into Empowered Action.

 

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This episode: From Caregiver Crisis to Conscious Creator: Steve August on ADHD, Adversity, and Awakening Purpose.

 

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This episode:  From Empty Success to Empowered Self: Rudi Riekstins on Worth, Growth, and Living Fully Aligned.

 

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This episode: Reclaiming Her Voice: Tina Huggins on Overcoming Abuse and Redefining Relationships.

 

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