
Bending Over Backwards
What does it take to bend over backwards and change the game—whether in medicine, business, or life? Dr. James Adkins has spent over 27 years doing just that, breaking barriers in spine care and beyond. Now, he’s pulling back the curtain to bring you bold, no-holds-barred conversations with visionaries, risk-takers, and trailblazers from all walks of life. From life-changing breakthroughs to unfiltered stories of success and struggle, this podcast will leave you stretched, inspired, and standing taller than ever. Get ready to discover how bending over backwards can change everything.
Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes
Bending Over Backwards
Latest Episodes
Ep. 39 - Why Discipline Always Matters More Than Motivation | Alina, Jimmy, Mich, & Vita
A lot of people still think motivation is the answer, but the truth is discipline is what keeps things moving. Motivation feels good in the moment, but it disappears fast. Discipline is what actually helps you build habits, face challenges, and...
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Episode 39
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32:16

Ep. 38 - How I Found Healing Through God and Community | Vita Galore
Many people carry trauma from childhood, abuse, betrayal, or feeling like they were never meant to exist. For some, it becomes a life sentence. For others, it sparks the fight to heal.In this episode, Dr. James Adkins sits down with Vita...
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Episode 38
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46:20

Ep. 37 - Why Most Women Struggle With Weight Loss (And How to Fix It) | Patricia Ivory
Most women are told the same story about weight loss: eat less, move more, and try harder. But for many, especially as hormones shift, that advice doesn’t work—and it leaves them frustrated, exhausted, and blaming themselves.In this epi...
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Episode 37
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36:20

Ep. 36 - How Do You Actually Make Money in Action Sports? | Parker Smith
How do you turn a small Instagram page into a company with over a million followers?In this episode, Parker Smith shares how he started posting ski videos for fun and ended up co-founding Get Send, a media company working with s...
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Episode 36
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1:00:10

Ep. 35 - These 4 Stories Prove That You Can Come Back From Anything | Carey Pena, Darlene Santore, Dr. Tricia Pingle, and Kelsey Zakino
Four stories. Four different kinds of pain. One truth:You can come back from anything, even if it feels like your life is falling apart.In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks with four people who went through some of the h...
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Episode 35
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58:26
