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. 30 - She Survived Three Strokes And Still Became The Coach For World Champions | Coach Darleen Santore
At 25, Darleen Santore had a stroke that changed everything. She was misdiagnosed, told she might die, and told she couldn’t have children.
She didn’t quit. She shifted.
Now known as Coach Dar, she works with top athletes and business leaders to build mental strength and bounce back when life hits hard.
In this episode:
→ How she rebuilt her life after three strokes
→ The mindset tools she uses with NFL and NBA players
→ What helped her stay grounded through loss and setbacks
→ The connection between faith, purpose, and resilience
This is a real conversation about what it takes to keep going—and how to live with intention, even when things don’t go as planned.