I wanted to share an interview I did with Carol Graham, host of the Never Ever Give Up Hope podcast. Carol invites her guests to tell personal stories of adversity and triumph, and how they found ways to rise above challenges. Check out her show, and also take a moment to stop by her blog, Battered Hope.

Carol invited me to tell my own story of how I overcame emotional and physical health issues, and how my efforts lead to the creation of Live the Hero.

It’s never easy to let yourself be vulnerable. I have to admit I struggled with revealing parts of my story. But the world needs us to let down our guard more often, because it allows us to empathize and relate more to each other as human beings.

Please take some time to listen to my interview with Carol and comment here to let me know your thoughts, or share your own stories about overcoming obstacles.