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087: When Life Feels Long: Lessons From Dying Twice and Coming Back Stronger

Jeff Luther

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We’ve all heard the saying, “Life is short.” But what happens when life feels unbearably long?

In this raw and deeply personal solo episode, Jeff Luther shares his story of dying—twice—and the brutal lessons that came with it. From surviving sudden cardiac death to navigating the collapse of a 22-year marriage, Jeff reflects on how these moments shaped his perspective on gratitude, purpose, and perseverance.

This isn’t about motivational clichés or sugarcoating pain. It’s about staring down the hardest seasons of life and choosing to lean in when everything in you wants to lean out.

In this episode, Jeff dives into:
✔ Why “Life is short” can sometimes be an excuse we use to avoid the hard things
✔ What to do when you’re stuck in a long, painful season that feels endless
✔ How to stop waiting for perfect timing and start living with urgency
✔ The power of patience, perspective, and purpose after trauma
✔ Why success isn’t the goal—it’s the pursuit

If you’ve ever felt like life was dragging you through hell, this conversation will remind you that the clouds do part—and you’re stronger than you think.

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 🌐 Website: https://www.jeffluther.com

If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend who’s in a long season, and leave a review. Let’s help more people lean in when life feels impossible.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to All Can No Can’t
 01:18 – The story of dying twice in 37 days
 02:12 – When life feels long, not short
 03:00 – Diagnosis: arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
 04:30 – Losing hope and the will to fight
 06:15 – Why “Life is short” can be a dangerous lie
 08:00 – Long seasons teach patience and grit
 09:28 – Death didn’t feel real… until it did
 11:05 – Stop wasting time on fear and approval
 13:30 – The bourbon bottle and “perfect timing” myth
 15:00 – Living with urgency, not anxiety
 16:50 – How gratitude rewired my brain
 18:00 – Hugging with both arms & focusing on what matters
 19:45 – Success isn’t a goal—it’s the pursuit
 21:20 – The mindset shift that changed everything
 23:10 – What are you putting off because you think you have time?
 24:15 – The clouds always part


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