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. 19 – Why He Left Extreme Sports to Heal His Brain, Body, and Life | Clayton Lindley
Clayton Lindley made a name doing things most people wouldn’t even try.
But behind the insane tricks and viral clips were broken bones, mental crashes, and a growing fear he didn’t talk about—until now.
In this episode, we get into:
→ The hidden cost of chasing adrenaline for a living
→ How he knew his brain was no longer working the same
→ His go-to strategies for rebuilding focus and clarity
→ What fear really is—and how to stop it from running your life
→ Life after extreme sports: creativity, calm, and control
→ The one mindset shift that helped him move forward
If you’ve ever felt burned out, foggy, or lost, this episode gives you a new way to think about recovery.