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.
Bending Over Backwards
Ep. 13 - From Kansas Trailer To Clinic Titan: My Unfiltered Journey Of Rejection, Resilience, And Reinvention
Growing up in a modest Kansas trailer in 1968, I faced poverty, rejection, and a past I wasn’t proud of. From nearly being expelled from a high-society fraternity to hustling guerrilla marketing in grocery stores and bowling alleys, I learned early on that every setback was a setup for a comeback. A high school football coach’s words lit a spark, and I began a relentless pursuit to turn my troubled beginnings into a future defined by purpose.
But the journey wasn’t smooth—financial crises, academic hurdles, and even a debilitating personal crisis during COVID nearly broke me. With faith, grit, and an unwavering determination to prove that your past doesn’t define you, I built one of the nation’s first multidisciplinary pain practices. My story is a testament to the power of resilience and the belief that no matter how low you start, you can rise to change the game.
Contact Dr. James Adkins:
Website: Arizona Pain Treatment Centers
Website: Endoscopic Spine Treatment in Phoenix - Escape Spine Surgery
Phone Number: 602-265-8800
Instagram: @drjamesadkins
Instagram: @azptc
Instagram: @escapespinesurgery
YouTube: @Dr.JamesAdkins