On today's episode, Stephynie speaks with one of the highest rated podcast hosts, Lance Essihos. Lance's podcast, University of Adversity, has dominated the podcast arena and is ranked Top 50 on iTunes worldwide. True to the title of the show, Lance is no stranger to adversity. He has faced some of the most difficult challenges. He battled addiction for decades, lost his brother to suicide, and lost his father to cancer. In his quest to help others, Lance created the podcast for guests to share their stories of personal hardships and battles with adversity, ultimately inspiring change for those who are struggling.  Today we're getting an intimate and raw look into Lance's journey and hearing how he himself was finally able to overcome  his battle with adversity and spin life in his direction, enabling him to carry out his mission to facilitate the message of positive change  through adversity and encouraging people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments. Timestamps: 2:34 — Lance's Calling 8:00 — Mastering Adversity 17:15 — Protecting Your Time & Operating At A High Level 19:30 — Choosing to Have the Right Attitude 21:30 — Reteaching Old Lessons 28:30 — Lance's Lifestyle 34:00 — "Just Take One Step..." 39:40 — Podcasting Is Such A Powerful Tool 42:00 — The Most Angry He's Ever Been 44:40 — Happiest He's Ever Been 47:30 — Lance's Positivity Retreat 49:55 — 'Don't Create Shame Around Yourself" 50:25 — How to Not Feel the Negativity 55:30 — Overcoming Lance's Obstacles 57:25 — Your Habits Create Confidence   Mentioned In The Episode: University of Adversity — https://lanceessihos.com/podcast/ Mastering Adversity Book — https://lanceessihos.com/book/