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. 27 – How She Escaped War and Built a New Life With Only $400 | Alina Sbitnev
How do you start a new life with only $400?
In this episode, James talks with Alina Sbitnev—a war refugee who escaped to the U.S. and started over from scratch. With just $400 in her pocket, she built a life, learned new skills, and turned struggle into strength.
What you’ll hear:
→ The moment she realized she had to leave
→ What it felt like arriving with no money and no plan
→ How she found work and built her career step by step
→ The small choices that made a big difference
→ Her thoughts on fear, gratitude, and rebuilding
→ Advice for anyone going through hard times
This episode is real, moving, and full of hard-won lessons. Whether you’re chasing a goal, facing change, or just need a reminder of what’s possible—this one’s for you.