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. 38 - How I Found Healing Through God and Community | Vita Galore
Many people carry trauma from childhood, abuse, betrayal, or feeling like they were never meant to exist. For some, it becomes a life sentence. For others, it sparks the fight to heal.
In this episode, Dr. James Adkins sits down with Vita Galore to talk about her journey from darkness to light. From childhood abuse and family betrayal to decades of self-healing, Vita shares how she rebuilt her life and why she believes anyone can learn to choose empowerment over victimhood.
What we talked about:
→ How trauma shapes self-worth and identity
→ The healing practices that helped her dismantle old stories
→ Why community matters in the process of recovery
→ The shift from being a victim to living empowered
→ Daily tools she uses to reframe painful memories and reclaim joy
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old stories or weighed down by the past, Vita’s journey will remind you that healing isn’t just possible, it’s a choice.