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. 25 – How She Turned Pain Into a Media Company That Helps People | Carey Pena
Carrie Pena went from being a news anchor to launching her own media company—and now she’s creating powerful documentaries inside prisons.
In this episode, Dr. James Adkins talks with Carrie about how trauma shapes our lives, how women can step into leadership without losing themselves, and what it really takes to turn pain into purpose.
We also dig into her new documentary, Blank Canvas, filmed inside a women’s prison—and the eye-opening stories she uncovered.
What we cover:
→ How Carrie built a media company with no business background
→ The true story of a woman sentenced to 21 years for being in the wrong place
→ Why healing trauma starts with listening—not judgment
→ The pressure women face in business and media
→ How to value your time—and ask to be paid for it
→ How cold plunges, meditation, and morning routines keep her grounded
→ What happens when you stop trying to be perfect—and start being real
This conversation is honest, practical, and full of lessons. If you're into storytelling, mental health, entrepreneurship—or just want to hear something real—this one’s worth your time.
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