The Hero Project Podcast

By Adam Jablin

Welcome to The Hero Project Podcast, where we explore raw, real, and powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and success. Hosted by Adam Jablin, this podcast dives into the hero’s journey of e... more

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November 07, 2025 The Rock Bottom Story That Sparked a Global Brand of Hope
Today we sit down with Adam Larkin — entrepreneur, survivor, and founder of GET Apparel — to discuss his incredible journey from addiction and tragedy to faith, freedom, and purpose.
At 19 years old, Adam survived a devastating car crash that killed his best friend. That night began an 18-year battle with addiction, incarceration, and self-destruction. But after losing everything, he found faith, sobriety, and a mission to help others rebuild their lives.
This is a story of hope, faith, and resilience — a living example of how rock bottom can become the foundation for your rebirth.
Watch if you’ve ever struggled with:
Addiction, recovery, or mental health
Finding purpose after trauma
Faith and rebuilding your life
Entrepreneurship after loss
Subscribe to The Hero Project Podcast for real stories of redemption, resilience, and personal growth.
00:00 – Introduction
07:00 – Addiction begins: OxyContin, guilt, and denial
15:00 – Jail, chaos, and losing everything
17:40 – “I’ll never lose another memory again”
22:00 – The breaking point and moment of surrender
24:00 – Detox, hallucinations, and divine intervention
28:00 – 10 days sober for the first time in 20 years
30:00 – Learning structure, faith, and humility
33:00 – Transformation through service and the Word
35:00 – From construction to college and faith
37:00 – Building GET Apparel: From broken to brand
41:00 – Living with purpose and giving back
Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/
Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/
Connect with Adam Larkin : https://www.instagram.com/gitt_apparel/
#HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration
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56min
October 24, 2025 Awakening the Superhuman Within | Intuition, Purpose & Divine Guidance with Emily Rivera
Today, Adam sits down with Emily Rivera, known as The Angel Coach, to explore intuition as the language of the soul and the divine guidance that connects all of us.
Emily shares her extraordinary journey of hearing and interpreting the voice of God, how her intuition first awakened as a child, and how we can all reconnect to that inner knowing that guides our highest path. Together, they discuss surrender, divine timing, identity, and what it means to become an awakened superhuman in today’s evolving world.
This episode invites you to see intuition not as a mystery, but as a birthright — the sacred string that connects you to your soul and to the divine.
00:00 – Hearing the Voice of God
02:00 – What It Means to Be “The Angel Coach”
04:30 – Early Memories of Divine Guidance
10:00 – Understanding Intuition as the Language of the Soul
15:30 – When Intuition Feels Wrong: Lessons from the Soul
20:00 – Aligning with the Greater Version of Yourself
23:00 – Practical Tools to Strengthen Intuition
26:00 – Breaking Free from Identity and Limiting Beliefs
27:30 – Can Parents Find Joy Without Sacrifice?
33:00 – The Hero’s Journey: Losing and Reclaiming Your Gifts
40:00 – Reconnecting with the Voice of the Divine
45:00 – The Great Awakening: A New Age of Consciousness
52:00 – The Sacred Garden & The Feminine Codes
54:00 – Becoming the Awakened Superhuman
Emily Rivera is a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and founder of The Sacred Garden, where she helps women awaken to their divine gifts and purpose. Known as The Angel Coach, she channels messages of healing and transformation from higher realms, helping others remember who they truly are.
Connect with Emily:
🌐 theangelcoach.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelcoach/
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58min
May 22, 2025 From Abandonment to Global Impact | Maksim’s Heroic Journey
In this deeply moving episode of the Hero Project Podcast, Maksim shares his extraordinary transformation from a forgotten child in one of Eastern Europe’s roughest ghettos to a global voice of leadership, purpose, and faith. Through heartbreaking loss, isolation, and struggle, Maksim chose responsibility over resentment—and found his life’s mission speaking at a child’s funeral at just 16 years old.
This is more than a story...It’s a blueprint for anyone who’s ever felt powerless, broken, or lost.
00:00 – The Power of Responsibility
00:54 – Welcome to the Hero Project Podcast
01:13 – Maksim’s Childhood: Raised Without a Father
02:05 – Growing Up in Eastern Europe’s Toughest Ghettos
03:14 – Grandmother's Wisdom & Fatherlessness
04:06 – Tragedy Strikes: Losing His Grandmother
05:12 – Living Alone at 14 & Taking Responsibility
06:05 – Becoming a Youth Pastor & First Speaking Moments
07:25 – The Funeral That Changed Everything
09:19 – Realizing His Mission to Bring Life Through Words
10:20 – “With Great Responsibility Comes Great Power”
11:13 – Discovering His Gift to Speak
13:03 – Learning English to Speak to the World
14:19 – Living Without Electricity or Water – and Still Growing
15:22 – From Survival to Vision
Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/
Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/
Connect with Maksim : https://www.instagram.com/maksimasenov/
#HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration
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1h 5min
April 25, 2025 IFBB PRO & Coach - Burak King | The Hero Project Podcast
From Injury to IFBB Pro | Mindset, Faith & Becoming #1
In this episode we sat down with IFBB Pro Burak King—a devoted father, entrepreneur, and top-tier bodybuilder just four weeks out from the Pittsburgh Pro. From his early football days to overcoming ACL injuries, Burak shares how pain, purpose, and faith shaped his rise in the sport of bodybuilding.
📍 Chapters
00:00 – Burak’s mindset: “You get to do this”
00:48 – Introduction: Who is Burak King?
02:00 – Burak’s origin: From Turkey to FAU football
03:30 – Two ACL injuries and discovering bodybuilding
05:00 – From depression to discipline: Replacing football with purpose
06:20 – Learning the science of bodybuilding nutrition
08:00 – Working with coach George Farah
09:10 – Overtraining vs strategic training
10:00 – Divine intervention & meeting Kai Greene
11:00 – Training intensity with Kai Greene
13:15 – Applying lessons to coaching his own clients
14:45 – Manifestation, faith, and believing you're #1
16:30 – Burak’s new champion mindset
18:00 – Lessons from Kai: Don’t skip the details
19:10 – Open-minded growth: Changing coaches & protocols
20:40 – Mental detachment from results
22:20 – Competing with yourself, not others
23:10 – Real talk: Burak’s daily routine & lifestyle
24:00 – Nutrition breakdown: Meal timing and gut health
28:00 – Why Burak is more than just a “trainer”
29:00 – Daily discipline: 3 sessions a day
30:00 – Eric Thomas quote that fuels his mindset
31:30 – Detaching from the outcome while staying driven
33:00 – What happens after the show? Bigger opportunities
36:00 – Coaching WWE Superstar Roman Reigns
38:00 – Possibility of branching into entertainment
41:00 – Gratitude, character, and what’s next for Burak
Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/
Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/
Connect with Burak : https://www.instagram.com/burakkingifbbpro
#HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #AversionTherapy #Iboga #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration #BurakKing #HeroProjectPodcast #Bodybuilding #IFBBPro #KaiGreene #GeorgeFarah #FitnessMindset #Wrestlemania #RomanReigns #FaithAndFitness #BodybuildingMotivation
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43min
April 11, 2025 Facing Discomfort Head On | Jo Weatherford
Today Adam sits down with Jo Weatherford, whose transformative journey from addiction and despair to emotional and spiritual freedom will leave you inspired. Jo openly shares her path through addiction, recovery, identity shifts, breaking trauma bonds, and finding profound joy in sobriety. From aversion therapy and iboga ceremonies to redefining her self-worth beyond physical appearance, Jo’s story is one of resilience, accountability, and hope.

00:00 - Intro: Jo Weatherford's rock bottom moment and deciding to seek help
04:50 - Sobriety at Miami Music Festival: Rediscovering connection without alcohol
07:34 - Identity shift: From valuing beauty to discovering true worth
12:20 - Facing rejection: The turning point that forced Jo to reinvent herself
17:23 - Aversion Therapy: Jo’s intense and life-changing treatment experience
20:07 - Subconscious revelations: Healing childhood wounds
22:07 - Integrating spirituality: Learning emotional sobriety and self-awareness
25:34 - Powerful mentorship: "You use your looks, you lose your power"
29:06 - Breaking toxic relationships: Recognizing and healing trauma bonds
33:11 - Divorce and transformation: Letting go and finding freedom
40:41 - Iboga ceremony: Shadow work and confronting deep shame
46:25 - Coaching with integrity: Jo's impactful client-focused approach
52:20 - The power of hope: Jo’s personal mission and legacy

Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/
Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/
Connect with Jo : https://www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford

#HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #AversionTherapy #Iboga #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration
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57min
March 07, 2025 No Excuses, No Victimhood – The Mindset To Change Everything | Karina Safarova
In this episode of the Hero Project Podcast, Adam sits down with Karina Safarova, a life makeover wellness expert and celebrity coach. Karina shares her incredible journey from being a refugee to building a thriving life in the U.S. She reveals the mindset shifts, health rituals, and faith-driven principles that transformed her life – and how you can apply them too!

🔥 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ How she rebuilt her life from scratch after losing everything
✔️ The mindset that prevents victimhood & fosters success
✔️ Her daily wellness & longevity practices (no coffee, no excuses!)
✔️ The faith-driven approach to handling uncertainty & stress
✔️ The real problem with modern health trends (Ozempic, over-supplementation)
✔️ How energy & vibration shape your reality
✔️ Why most successful people are miserable & what to do about it
✔️ Her vision for the future & making an impact globally

00:00 – Introduction to Karina Safarova
02:15 – Losing Everything: Fleeing Ukraine & Starting Over
06:42 – The Mindset Shift That Prevents Victimhood
11:18 – Surrender Therapy: How to Let Go & Move Forward
15:30 – The Energy You Radiate Determines Your Life
19:45 – Why Quick Fixes Like Ozempic Are Hurting People
24:10 – The Importance of Preventative Health & Biohacking
28:37 – Building a Relationship with God & Strengthening Faith
33:55 – Why Most Successful People Are Miserable
38:15 – The Future of Wellness & Karina’s Global Vision
42:30 – How to Take Action & Transform Your Life Today

Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/
Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/
Follow Karina : https://www.instagram.com/karinasafarovacoaching

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44min
February 07, 2025 From Addiction to Entrepreneurship – The Hero’s Journey of Matt Williams
In this powerful episode of The Hero Project Podcast, we dive deep into the incredible transformation of Matt Williams, founder of Pro Pro Snacks. From battling addiction and hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his life and launching a thriving business, this is a story of resilience, discipline, and never giving up.
If you’re struggling with self-doubt, addiction, or the challenges of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-watch!
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48min

FAQs about The Hero Project Podcast:

How many episodes does The Hero Project Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.