95:From Ivy League to Rock Bottom: Ken Miller’s Journey of Resilience

What does it take to rise after you’ve hit rock bottom? In this powerful episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down with author, speaker, and resilience expert Ken Miller, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From Ivy League success to the depths of addiction, incarceration, and despair, Ken has turned adversity into action and now dedicates his life to inspiring others to do the same.

Together, John and Ken dive deep into the truth about resilience, self-esteem, and the courage to change. You’ll hear why the simple act of accepting a compliment can reveal so much about your self-worth, how forgiveness sets you free, and why gratitude “in spite of” may be the ultimate key to happiness.

As always, John brings warmth, curiosity, and sharp insight to the conversation guiding Ken to share his raw truths in a way that is uplifting, practical, and deeply inspiring. John’s gift as a host is not only in asking the right questions but in creating a space where his guests shine, leaving listeners with actionable wisdom they can carry into their own lives.

If you’ve ever struggled with setbacks, shame, or self-doubt, this episode will remind you that resilience is possible, courage is learnable, and greatness is always within reach.

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