Co-Founder of Inflection Point Entertainment and esteemed sports journalist Michael Smith takes Darren and Donny on a deeply personal journey, sharing stories from his days as a church kid in New Orleans to becoming a trailblazing sports host and analyst. Michael reveals how he overcame professional obstacles, navigated change, and ultimately found empowerment in launching a production company and The Inflection Network. Michael’s “comeback” story is one of passion, persistence, and proper perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-Founder of Inflection Point Entertainment and esteemed sports journalist Michael Smith takes Darren and Donny on a deeply personal journey, sharing stories from his days as a church kid in New Orleans to becoming a trailblazing sports host and analyst. Michael reveals how he overcame professional obstacles, navigated change, and ultimately found empowerment in launching a production company and The Inflection Network. Michael’s “comeback” story is one of passion, persistence, and proper perspective.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Been Here For Years

Comeback Stories hosted by New York Giants tight end Darren Waller and mental health and mindfulness coach Donny Starkins is back! And we’re proud to announce we’re part of Michael Smith’s Inflection Point Entertainment's new podcast network family! On this episode entitled, “Back Like We Never Left,” Darren and Donny come back together after a summer full of change. After a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants, Darren shares how he's adapting to his new surroundings while maintaining his recovery and healthy habits. Donny also gives an update on evolutions in his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comeback Stories hosted by New York Giants tight end Darren Waller and mental health and mindfulness coach Donny Starkins is back! And we’re proud to announce we’re part of Michael Smith’s Inflection Point Entertainment's new podcast network family! On this episode entitled, “Back Like We Never Left,” Darren and Donny come back together after a summer full of change. After a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants, Darren shares how he's adapting to his new surroundings while maintaining his recovery and healthy habits. Donny also gives an update on evolutions in his life.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Back Like We Never Left

“Comeback Stories,” hosted by New York Giants tight end Darren Waller and mental health and mindfulness coach Donny Starkins, joins Michael Smith’s Inflection Point Entertainment's new podcast network with the debut of a new third season. The show will continue to spotlight real-life tales of resiliency including insight into the hosts’ ongoing recovery journeys and interviews with guests whose stories illustrate a broad spectrum of “comeback” stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Comeback Stories,” hosted by New York Giants tight end Darren Waller and mental health and mindfulness coach Donny Starkins, joins Michael Smith’s Inflection Point Entertainment's new podcast network with the debut of a new third season. The show will continue to spotlight real-life tales of resiliency including insight into the hosts’ ongoing recovery journeys and interviews with guests whose stories illustrate a broad spectrum of “comeback” stories.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Introducing: Comeback Stories

Steven Pressfield

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by Steven Pressfield, an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays, for a part 2!Steven is filled with so much knowledge and continues to share all that he has learned in this journey called life. In this episode Darren, Donny, and Steven talk about how desperation saved them, making the most out of the time you have here on earth, getting uncomfortable, being selfless, and so much more! Follow Steven Here:https://twitter.com/SPressfield Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844  https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp    DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en  DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by Steven Pressfield, an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays, for a part 2! Steven is filled with so much knowledge and continues to share all that he has learned in this journey called life. In this episode Darren, Donny, and Steven talk about how desperation saved them, making the most out of the time you have here on earth, getting uncomfortable, being selfless, and so much more! Follow Steven Here:<a href="https://twitter.com/SPressfield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SPressfield</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Steven Pressfield's Comeback Story Part 2

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Steven Pressfield, an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays, including his 1995 novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and 2002 non-fiction book, The War of Art. The War of Art has sold over a million copies globally and has been translated into multiple languages.He joins Comeback Stories to share the process of becoming an author and the lessons he's learned along the way. Steven wrote for 27 years before he got his first novel published, he was 55. During those previous years, he worked 21 different jobs in 11 different states. Steven also goes into great depth about how resistance has been his greatest motivation.Today Steven has written over 20 books, some of which are best-sellers, some that have been turned into movies, and many that have changed the lives of those who read them.Follow Steven Here:https://twitter.com/SPressfield Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp   DARREN WALLER► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Steven Pressfield, an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays, including his 1995 novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and 2002 non-fiction book, The War of Art. The War of Art has sold over a million copies globally and has been translated into multiple languages. He joins Comeback Stories to share the process of becoming an author and the lessons he's learned along the way. Steven wrote for 27 years before he got his first novel published, he was 55. During those previous years, he worked 21 different jobs in 11 different states. Steven also goes into great depth about how resistance has been his greatest motivation. Today Steven has written over 20 books, some of which are best-sellers, some that have been turned into movies, and many that have changed the lives of those who read them. Follow Steven Here:<a href="https://twitter.com/SPressfield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SPressfield</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Steven Pressfield's Comeback Story

Emmanuel Acho

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker turned analyst for Fox Sports 1. Emmanuel shares how his story as a Nigerian-American shaped his childhood and his father's continuous impact as an adult. He then explains how he was able to partner with Oprah on his book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” as well as work with a mystery caller who pushed him to find his purpose as a communicator and fine-tune his revelations to those who will listen.Follow Emmanuel Here:https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844  https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp    DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en  DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker turned analyst for Fox Sports 1. Emmanuel shares how his story as a Nigerian-American shaped his childhood and his father's continuous impact as an adult. He then explains how he was able to partner with Oprah on his book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” as well as work with a mystery caller who pushed him to find his purpose as a communicator and fine-tune his revelations to those who will listen.Follow Emmanuel Here:<a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Emmanuel Acho's Comeback Story

Austin Ekeler

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by Austin Ekeler, a top running back in the NFL. In the last two seasons, Austin has led all running backs and wide receivers in touchdowns and has become the most valuable player in the fantasy football community.He joins Comeback Stories to share a little about his childhood and how growing up in his household helped him develop mental toughness at an early age. Austin credits how gaining that mental toughness early on as why he is as successful as he is today. He also walks us through his underdog story and how growing up his size he was constantly overlooked and doubted. Austin has a relentless work ethic in the gym and is passionate about prioritizing his mental health and physical fitness. He shares his take on the importance of working hard and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone in order to achieve the goals you set out for yourself.Austin also has a heart for helping others and started the Austin Ekeler Foundation with the mission to help create opportunities for people to fulfill their passions and ultimately their lives. He is now heading into his 7th season in the NFL and is excited to see where he is going to end up next. Whatever locker room gets him is a lucky one!Follow Austin Here:https://twitter.com/AustinEkelerHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp   DARREN WALLER► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by Austin Ekeler, a top running back in the NFL. In the last two seasons, Austin has led all running backs and wide receivers in touchdowns and has become the most valuable player in the fantasy football community.He joins Comeback Stories to share a little about his childhood and how growing up in his household helped him develop mental toughness at an early age. Austin credits how gaining that mental toughness early on as why he is as successful as he is today. He also walks us through his underdog story and how growing up his size he was constantly overlooked and doubted. Austin has a relentless work ethic in the gym and is passionate about prioritizing his mental health and physical fitness. He shares his take on the importance of working hard and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone in order to achieve the goals you set out for yourself.Austin also has a heart for helping others and started the Austin Ekeler Foundation with the mission to help create opportunities for people to fulfill their passions and ultimately their lives. He is now heading into his 7th season in the NFL and is excited to see where he is going to end up next. Whatever locker room gets him is a lucky one!Follow Austin Here:<a href="https://twitter.com/AustinEkeler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AustinEkeler</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Austin Ekeler's Comeback Story

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by CC Sabathia, a former MLB pitcher, six-time All-star, Cy Young Award Winner, and 2009 World Series Champion. CC talks about how his childhood and being so young in such a big game led him to become an alcoholic. CC details his battles with losing his father, depression, alcohol dependency, and lack of identity during what should've been the peak of his career. He then describes what led him to the point where he was fed up and offers his experiences and perspectives for anyone currently trapped in a similar situation. He provides hope that there is another side to this thing!CC has now been sober for seven years and is co-hosting a podcast called “R2C2,” he is passionate about helping inner-city kids through his foundation and works to stop the stigma around mental health and alcohol dependency.  Follow CC Here:https://instagram.com/cc_sabathia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp   DARREN WALLER► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined virtually by CC Sabathia, a former MLB pitcher, six-time All-star, Cy Young Award Winner, and 2009 World Series Champion. CC talks about how his childhood and being so young in such a big game led him to become an alcoholic. CC details his battles with losing his father, depression, alcohol dependency, and lack of identity during what should've been the peak of his career. He then describes what led him to the point where he was fed up and offers his experiences and perspectives for anyone currently trapped in a similar situation. He provides hope that there is another side to this thing!CC has now been sober for seven years and is co-hosting a podcast called “R2C2,” he is passionate about helping inner-city kids through his foundation and works to stop the stigma around mental health and alcohol dependency.  Follow CC Here:<a href="https://instagram.com/cc_sabathia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/cc_sabathia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

CC Sabathia's Comeback Story

David Nurse

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome David Nurse, a 2x best-selling author, and speaker. David is known for his expertise in player development and mental toughness, with his motivational coaching business, he has helped thousands of employees and athletes develop unshakeable mindsets. David breaks down how he bounced back after being cut from his semi-pro team, and the impact his family had on him. He then describes how to leave the fear of other people's opinions off the courtFollow David here:https://twitter.com/DavidNurseNBA?s=20Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844  https://www.comebackstories.com/  ► YouTube!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw ► iTunes  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp    DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en  DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins #ComebackStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome<a href="https://www.instagram.com/napheesa24/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidnursenba/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Nurse</a>, a 2x best-selling author, and speaker. David is known for his expertise in player development and mental toughness, with his motivational coaching business, he has helped thousands of employees and athletes develop unshakeable mindsets. David breaks down how he bounced back after being cut from his semi-pro team, and the impact his family had on him. He then describes how to leave the fear of other people's opinions off the courtFollow David here:<a href="https://twitter.com/DavidNurseNBA?s=20%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DavidNurseNBA?s=20</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriVmGIBt38uDKYOL3pmjkw </a>► iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> DARREN WALLER ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg0ekpha0QzcUF6SS1FbmlJTTNZMzFaQXljd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbjZtcmpyRDlsTVBIYVNDOFpYQ2JiTkhqNWhEYllWdVhIRjV1bXhiX3FXMUFBT3NmUUxybTRpSTRoMDhCbFZkWnJlalBYUC10b2I4VDJ2NVVHMTdCTG5ZRUU3VVhoa3lfWmlwN1Q0dlZ0cWJXVFRjYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frackkwall%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNBMXVZQjZNZEVmNmN3cVo1b3lWZUFVZGFhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMUxCeEJ3dzFxLXEwUU9XQ2JnVlp0VW9ETFh1VUpRRzhzTURZemFWRjJ6ZGRIc3lQU0J2QlYxclpmVnUzcUtNVWcwaGNWV3hvcVVsVGZSQVQ1M2NJcTQ5dURyMFoyd3J4LXdFTWRmRktRNTZGNEdETQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Frackkwall83%3Flang%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> DONNY STARKINS  ► Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBjbVNQZmg1VFcxbDBLWC1Ia3hwNHktRExGQXxBQ3Jtc0trcHVTUzNGT09zQ0YxQ2lCWVBON3B6NURicUFsQlhPbk5RY3FrQ3ltd0FiX3NUZ0RrVEtBVGJ3NVdadWZsQi1MMWZQWjNsLVM4NlB4UkltZmdXdTVZZkx3MkhWdldpZUwxNFprcXJROU4tSnZvbUVpVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdonny_starkins%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_stark...</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJHNkc2eC1wMG1fNmZCajl4aXVjbkIxR3JiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWUJuRFZnWmdNRU53LXA3blJSUnlQcm9PQzQ3dHd6NmoxcmNLcG43MEhtZF93SVNGNzZhdnhUcnZwZkR4ak5oZWFQbGxReHY4bjlNRDQtV1Q4UWFidXpWeUtPTmZqT2tISWpya29VMURHZDZxbVRMWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.twitter.com%2Fdonnystarkins&amp;v=nrKkJ5NQqAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comebackstoriespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ComebackStoriesPodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

David Nurse's Comeback Story

Napheesa Collier

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome Napheesa Collier, 2x WNBA All-Star &amp; 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Napheesa talks about the competitive drive instilled in her at a young age, and how her determination took her to UCONN where she sharpened her skills against the best of the best. She details the mindset of being "too black for the white people, and too white for the black people", and how that can lead mixed-race children to become people pleasers.Napheesa explains the challenges female athletes face on the road to motherhood, and how the blessings of a child outweighs any potential negative effects on a career. She then describes how she finds the time to take care of herself mentally, while keeping a tight schedule for her daughter.Follow Napheesa here:https://twitter.com/PHEEsespiecesHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome <a href="https://www.instagram.com/napheesa24/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Napheesa Collier</a>, 2x WNBA All-Star &amp; 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Napheesa talks about the competitive drive instilled in her at a young age, and how her determination took her to UCONN where she sharpened her skills against the best of the best. She details the mindset of being "too black for the white people, and too white for the black people", and how that can lead mixed-race children to become people pleasers.Napheesa explains the challenges female athletes face on the road to motherhood, and how the blessings of a child outweighs any potential negative effects on a career. She then describes how she finds the time to take care of herself mentally, while keeping a tight schedule for her daughter. Follow Napheesa here:<a href="https://twitter.com/PHEEsespieces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PHEEsespieces</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Napheesa Collier's Comeback Story

Inspirational comeback arcs aren’t reserved for fiction. Darren Waller, tight end for the New York Giants and Donny Starkins, mindfulness teacher, surface real-life tales of resiliency, including vulnerable insights into their ongoing recovery journeys and interviews with guests who illustrate what “comeback” means to them. 

Branden Collinsworth

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome Branden Collinsworth, Nike Master Trainer, yoga instructor, human performance coach &amp; compassionate humanitarian. Branden explains his journey "from the streets to the sky" drawing on life lessons learned while growing up in the projects on the East Side of Las Vegas. Brandon talks about becoming an addict at a young age, dropping out of high school and how immersing himself in literature turned his life around.Branden dives deep into his evolving yoga practice and how you should strive to separate the physical benefits from the mental. He reinforces how yoga can help you find your true self if you show up with intention, compassion and a purpose of inching toward enlightenment.Follow Branden here:https://twitter.com/coachbrandenHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny welcome <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandencollinsworth/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Branden Collinsworth</a>, Nike Master Trainer, yoga instructor, human performance coach &amp; compassionate humanitarian. Branden explains his journey "from the streets to the sky" drawing on life lessons learned while growing up in the projects on the East Side of Las Vegas. Brandon talks about becoming an addict at a young age, dropping out of high school and how immersing himself in literature turned his life around.Branden dives deep into his evolving yoga practice and how you should strive to separate the physical benefits from the mental. He reinforces how yoga can help you find your true self if you show up with intention, compassion and a purpose of inching toward enlightenment. Follow Branden here:<a href="https://twitter.com/coachbranden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/coachbranden</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Branden Collinsworth's Comeback Story

Zac Clark

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny catch up once again with Zac Clark, star of ABC's The Bachelorette &amp; founder of Release Recovery. Zac begins by explaining how a new year can be an opportunity to reset priorities and center yourself around areas of growth. He talks about the full spectrum of relationships, and applying principles of close connections to even people seeking autographs or selfies with him.Zac talks about being real and opening up on The Bachelorette, and how he became well conditioned to break himself down after therapy. He then describes the art of "The Comeback" and how we all make mistakes, but the beauty lies within the opportunities we have to embrace those mistakes and bounce back better.Follow Zac here:https://twitter.com/zacwclarkHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny catch up once again with Zac Clark, star of ABC's The Bachelorette &amp; founder of <a href="https://releaserecovery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Release Recovery</a>. Zac begins by explaining how a new year can be an opportunity to reset priorities and center yourself around areas of growth. He talks about the full spectrum of relationships, and applying principles of close connections to even people seeking autographs or selfies with him.Zac talks about being real and opening up on The Bachelorette, and how he became well conditioned to break himself down after therapy. He then describes the art of "The Comeback" and how we all make mistakes, but the beauty lies within the opportunities we have to embrace those mistakes and bounce back better. Follow Zac here:<a href="https://twitter.com/zacwclark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zacwclark</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Zac Clark's Comeback Story Pt.2

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Eben Britton, a former NFL offensive lineman, health advocate, cannabis activist &amp; host of The Eben Flow podcast. Eben describes growing up as a child of divorce, and how pressure quickly mounted to be the "alpha" of the household at a young age. Eben explains how he then found an escape in athletics, and believed that "doing battle" usually solved all his problems.Eben talks about having a "thinking disease" being in a family line of alcoholics, and how a transformative treatment helped him gain a real sense of hope. Eben explains how he now values time above all, and how turning to hot yoga &amp; psychedelics enriches his life today. Follow Eben here:https://twitter.com/edsbrittonHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Eben Britton, a former NFL offensive lineman, health advocate, cannabis activist &amp; host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eben-flow/id1519113552" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eben Flow</a> podcast. Eben describes growing up as a child of divorce, and how pressure quickly mounted to be the "alpha" of the household at a young age. Eben explains how he then found an escape in athletics, and believed that "doing battle" usually solved all his problems.Eben talks about having a "thinking disease" being in a family line of alcoholics, and how a transformative treatment helped him gain a real sense of hope. Eben explains how he now values time above all, and how turning to hot yoga &amp; psychedelics enriches his life today. Follow Eben here:<a href="https://twitter.com/edsbritton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/edsbritton</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Eben Britton's Comeback Story

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Zion Clark, an All-American / world record-holding athlete, actor &amp; musician. Zion talks about being born without legs (caudal regression syndrome), getting bullied and having those experiences drive him to sports &amp; wrestling specifically. Zion says one specific coach and his family embraced his disability and gave him the positive outlook to flip his perceived weakness into a strength.Zion talks about the success of becoming the first in his family to go to college, and the realization that dropping out was his true path to happiness. He ends the conversation by explaining his routine to keep mentally sound amongst all the different roles he's taken on recently.Follow Zion here:https://twitter.com/bigz97Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Zion Clark, an All-American / world record-holding athlete, actor &amp; musician. Zion talks about being born without legs (caudal regression syndrome), getting bullied and having those experiences drive him to sports &amp; wrestling specifically. Zion says one specific coach and his family embraced his disability and gave him the positive outlook to flip his perceived weakness into a strength.Zion talks about the success of becoming the first in his family to go to college, and the realization that dropping out was his true path to happiness. He ends the conversation by explaining his routine to keep mentally sound amongst all the different roles he's taken on recently. Follow Zion here:<a href="https://twitter.com/bigz97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bigz97</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Zion Clark's Comeback Story

Zay Jones

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Zay Jones, a former teammate of Darren's who now plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Zay talks about his upbringing in a house with five siblings and how his parents' sacrifices paved the way for his success. He goes on to describe how injuries, unwanted criticism and an arrest in his early NFL years had his career flashing before his eyes.Zay reveals how those hardships turned into his strength and how he uses that energy to serve &amp; support other teammates. Zay talks about the rigors of football and how love &amp; positivity on the field can have a ripple effect on other aspects of life.Follow Zay here:https://twitter.com/zayjones11Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Zay Jones, a former teammate of Darren's who now plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Zay talks about his upbringing in a house with five siblings and how his parents' sacrifices paved the way for his success. He goes on to describe how injuries, unwanted criticism and an arrest in his early NFL years had his career flashing before his eyes.Zay reveals how those hardships turned into his strength and how he uses that energy to serve &amp; support other teammates. Zay talks about the rigors of football and how love &amp; positivity on the field can have a ripple effect on other aspects of life. Follow Zay here:<a href="https://twitter.com/zayjones11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zayjones11</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Zay Jones' Comeback Story

Michael Vick

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Michael Vick, 4x Pro Bowl Quarterback and the NFL's 2010 Comeback Player of the Year. Michael starts by talking about his childhood and burying the trauma of physical abuse while being raised in a rough neighborhood. He then goes on to recount how football gave him a purpose, and how the community supported his eventual journey through college and into the NFL.Michael talks about how his swelling arrogance as a star player led to eventual imprisonment, where his perspective on family and freedom did a complete 180 degree turn. Michael describes how he's made it a point to change lives through working with charities like the Vick Family Dream Fund and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula.Follow Michael here:https://twitter.com/MichaelVickHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Michael Vick, 4x Pro Bowl Quarterback and the NFL's 2010 Comeback Player of the Year. Michael starts by talking about his childhood and burying the trauma of physical abuse while being raised in a rough neighborhood. He then goes on to recount how football gave him a purpose, and how the community supported his eventual journey through college and into the NFL.Michael talks about how his swelling arrogance as a star player led to eventual imprisonment, where his perspective on family and freedom did a complete 180 degree turn. Michael describes how he's made it a point to change lives through working with charities like the <a href="https://www.givesignup.org/DonationWebsite/VickFamilyDreamFund/Page/MEETMICHAEL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vick Family Dream Fund</a> and <a href="https://www.bagclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula</a>. Follow Michael here:<a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MichaelVick</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Michael Vick's Comeback Story

Neal Brennan

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Neal Brennan, a comedian, writer, producer, director &amp; podcaster. Neal talks about his days creating, writing &amp; producing Chappelle's Show, and how his life suddenly changed when the show came to an abrupt halt. Neal talks about achieving goals and the toll that road to success can take on a successful person's mind &amp; body.Neal talks about his podcast, highlighting career and mental health "blocks" for some of the most famous comics, and the concept of how male vulnerability is changing in today's modern society. Neal also talks about going from believing nothing, to almost believing anything when it comes to the world of healing...no matter how embarrassing it may be!Follow Neal here:https://twitter.com/nealbrennanHave a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Neal Brennan, a comedian, writer, producer, director &amp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blocks-podcast/id1658660161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcaster</a>. Neal talks about his days creating, writing &amp; producing Chappelle's Show, and how his life suddenly changed when the show came to an abrupt halt. Neal talks about achieving goals and the toll that road to success can take on a successful person's mind &amp; body.Neal talks about his podcast, highlighting career and mental health "blocks" for some of the most famous comics, and the concept of how male vulnerability is changing in today's modern society. Neal also talks about going from believing nothing, to almost believing anything when it comes to the world of healing...no matter how embarrassing it may be! Follow Neal here:<a href="https://twitter.com/nealbrennan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Neal Brennan's Comeback Story

Mark Groves

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined once again by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of The Mark Groves Podcast &amp; founder of Create the Love. Mark picks up where he left off in talking about becoming best friends with yourself and aligning your choices with your values.Mark talks about relationships, and how men can embrace feedback from their partners in a way that leads to evolution. He talks about being a good friend when someone goes through a bad breakup, and how keeping your distance may foster a quicker/healthier recovery through the grieving process.Follow Mark here:https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined once again by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mark Groves Podcast</a> &amp; founder of Create the Love. Mark picks up where he left off in talking about becoming best friends with yourself and aligning your choices with your values.Mark talks about relationships, and how men can embrace feedback from their partners in a way that leads to evolution. He talks about being a good friend when someone goes through a bad breakup, and how keeping your distance may foster a quicker/healthier recovery through the grieving process. Follow Mark here:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mark Groves' Comeback Story Pt.2

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of The Mark Groves Podcast &amp; founder of Create the Love. Mark starts by recounting his childhood, and how weight &amp; appearance issues turned him into a people pleaser. Mark says in today's world men aren't supposed to be emotional, but in fact that's exactly what men need to exhibit more consistently.Mark talks about learning through relationships and how every connection needs to be nurtured in a very unique way. He also reveals a "sensitivity superpower" and how it becomes a method of celebrating love.Follow Mark here:https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny are joined by Mark Groves, human connection specialist, host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mark Groves Podcast</a> &amp; founder of Create the Love. Mark starts by recounting his childhood, and how weight &amp; appearance issues turned him into a people pleaser. Mark says in today's world men aren't supposed to be emotional, but in fact that's exactly what men need to exhibit more consistently.Mark talks about learning through relationships and how every connection needs to be nurtured in a very unique way. He also reveals a "sensitivity superpower" and how it becomes a method of celebrating love. Follow Mark here:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/</a> Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mark Groves' Comeback Story Pt.1

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny reflect on our most impactful guest appearances of 2022, and also turn the page to set some New Years resolutions/transitions for 2023. The guys outline their biggest areas of growth in the past year, detailing their many spiritual, mental and physical advances.Donny talks about his "shift" mindset and teachings, an art of harnessing courage to surrender expectations and willingly lean into the unknown. Darren speaks to seeking new connections that can help him get in the best possible headspace to accomplish his various personal goals for 2023.Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 https://www.comebackstories.com/► YouTube! 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured► iTunes 🔊 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819► Spotify 🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en► Twitter | https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en► Twitter | https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins#ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Comeback Stories, Darren &amp; Donny reflect on our most impactful guest appearances of 2022, and also turn the page to set some New Years resolutions/transitions for 2023. The guys outline their biggest areas of growth in the past year, detailing their many spiritual, mental and physical advances.Donny talks about his "shift" mindset and teachings, an art of harnessing courage to surrender expectations and willingly lean into the unknown. Darren speaks to seeking new connections that can help him get in the best possible headspace to accomplish his various personal goals for 2023. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 480-701-8844💻 <a href="https://www.comebackstories.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.comebackstories.com/</a> ► YouTube! 💻 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lqMKbuqPjUseWHt755AFQ/featured</a>► iTunes 🔊 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comeback-stories/id1551398819</a>► Spotify 🔊 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6aatkzIGU9a7rrp26gAoTp</a> 🚀 DARREN WALLER 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rackkwall/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rackkwall83?lang=en</a> 🚀 DONNY STARKINS 🚀► Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en</a>► Twitter | <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/donnystarkins</a> #ComebackStoriesPodcast #BlueWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Darren & Donny's New Years Transitions

Inspirational comeback arcs aren’t reserved for fiction. Darren Waller, tight end for the New York Giants and Donny Starkins, mindfulness teacher, surface real-life tales of resiliency, including vulnerable insights into their ongoing recovery journeys and interviews with guests who illustrate what “comeback” means to them.

Comeback Stories

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