What happens when life throws you a curveball that alters your destiny forever? In this episode of Curveball, host Scott Reich engages in a deeply moving conversation with Lee Kravetz, an acclaimed author who shares his personal journey of surviving cancer and discovering post-traumatic growth. As they discuss Lee's experience and research, listeners gain insights into how unexpected challenges can lead to profound personal development and a reshaping of one's worldview.

Listeners will Learn:

• How a devastating cancer diagnosis at age 29 became a catalyst for Lee Kravetz to explore the link between suffering and success.
• The concept of post-traumatic growth, which Lee describes as a transformative process that allows individuals to bounce forward, rather than merely bounce back, after life-altering events.
• Practical strategies for supporting someone going through trauma.

Through candid storytelling and thoughtful exploration, this episode provides an enlightening perspective on turning life's most daunting challenges into opportunities for growth and introspection.

Our Guest:

Lee Kravetz

Key Moments:

(03:20) When Bad Things Happen

(06:09) Life Transformed by Diagnosis

(09:43) Improvisational Violinist's Transformative Journey

(15:02) "Super Survivor: Transformative Impact"

(18:58) Overcoming Trauma and Moving Forward

(22:04) Surviving Trauma and Social Change

(25:48) Social Support Needs in Trauma

(28:59) Post-Traumatic Growth and Baseline Regression

(30:05) Embracing Life's Meaningful Curveballs