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Shot, Survived, and Saved: John Carter's Journey to Redemption and Rescue Dogs (Ep 69)


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A shot to the head and 90-day coma didn’t break John — they woke him. From Worcester’s mafia underworld, addiction, and prison to becoming an author, fitness coach, and service dog advocate, John’s story is the kind of transformation that reminds us: anything’s possible. Triggered to Change

What You'll Hear:
  • ⚙️ The moment that shattered everything — and sparked a spiritual awakening

  • 💪 Addiction + incarceration as unconventional classrooms

  • 🔥 Building a life from the wreckage: Triggered to Change (his memoir) and Titanium Health & Fitness

  • 🐕 How his book’s proceeds help power service dog programs for people overcoming trauma and disability https://www.amazon.com/Triggered-Change-Life-Full-Turbulence/dp/B0DWLVRWW5

  • 🎤 How a TEDx talk positioned him as a voice of hope and action https://www.youtube.com/@turbulencebook

    Designed For:

    People who are done surviving and ready to thrive: survivors of trauma, seekers of purpose, and anyone curious about how to turn pain into service and power.

    🧭 Next Steps:
    • ← Listen: The Next Fix — hope and strategy for life post-addiction

    • ✍️ Grab Triggered to Change, where John’s life becomes your instruction manual: https://www.turbulencebook.com

    • 💬 Contact John about events or speaking: submit at his site

    • 📧 Reach out to host Ryan Penley: for coaching, collaborations, or resources ryanpenley.org

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