This episode left me speechless.
Andy Campbell has lived through more than most of us could ever imagine—childhood abuse, a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and the unimaginable loss of his son to suicide. Yet, somehow, this man sits across from me with a calm strength, and a message so deeply human: persist.
Andy is the author of Overcoming: Life’s Toughest Setbacks, a book built from the very core beliefs that helped him survive it all—15 to be exact. In this conversation, he shares how these beliefs were forged through pain and reflection, and why resilience isn’t about pretending to be okay—it’s about facing the hard things and choosing to move forward anyway.
💬 “Always fall forward. If you get knocked flat, just get your head turned toward the direction you want to go. That’s all you need at first.”
This one’s heavy. But it’s also full of hope, perspective, and a kind of wisdom that only comes from walking through fire and coming out the other side with your heart still open.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Andy believes “no one outruns the universe”
- What it means to “fall forward” and how that small shift can keep you going
- How to process grief without being crushed by it
- The power of curiosity over dogma when it comes to healing and personal growth
- How alternative therapies like EMDR, guided imagery, fasting, and acupuncture helped him through cancer and grief
- Why being stubborn in the right way is a secret ingredient to survival
💡 Andy’s Definition of Resilience:
“Resilience is being wounded, broken, and still choosing not to quit.”
🎯 Challenge for Listeners:
What’s one area of your life where you feel knocked down or stuck?
This week, don’t worry about solving the whole problem. Just do one thing: get your mind facing the right direction. That’s it. Progress starts with a single shift.
📚 Resources & Links:
- 📘 Overcoming: Life’s Toughest Setbacks — Find it on Amazon
- 🌐 Follow Andy at AskAndyCampbell.com
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