This episode features AJ Coleman sharing his personal development journey and strategies for overcoming adversity after losing his wife Cory to brain cancer when their daughter was just one-year-old. Gain insights into building resilience and navigating life's challenges for continuous growth and healing.

AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving — A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping With Grief and Thriving Against All Odds. After graduating from Deerfield High School, AJ attended the University of Florida. During college, AJ started experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. Much of his writing deals with how he was able to cope with panic attacks, as he strives to inspire others to do the same.

In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of all—losing his wife Cory to brain cancer—when their daughter was just one-year-old.AJ started the Keep Those Feet Moving blog in 2013 to share his advice, experiences, and philosophical wisdom with the world. He was inspired to write by the encouragement of close friends and family members, who were all astonished by how AJ was able to stay strong after losing Cory.

In this episode I engages with resilience mentor AJ Coleman, who shares his profound journey through personal hardships, including the loss of a spouse and navigating life as a single father. The conversation explores themes of family dynamics, self-discovery, and the importance of resilience in overcoming life's challenges. AJ emphasizes the significance of accepting one's past, finding purpose, and the power of thoughts in shaping one's reality.

AJ’s mission is simple: to inspire you to Keep Those Feet Moving, no matter which obstacles life throws your way. Whether you’re faced with cancer, the loss of a loved one, panic attacks, anxiety, or any other challenge—AJ’s honest, heartfelt advice will encourage you to Keep Those Feet Moving.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:21 AJ Coleman's Journey of Resilience

04:10 Family Dynamics and Early Influences

13:59 Self-Discovery and College Experience

22:55 Career Path and Financial Crimes

33:22 Facing Life's Challenges and Personal Growth

45:13 Acceptance and Sharing Personal Stories

Takeaways

Time is a valuable commodity that reflects our priorities.

Resilience is built through overcoming hardships and challenges.

Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping our beliefs and behaviors.

Self-discovery often begins in college, where we explore our identities.

Career paths can take unexpected turns, leading to greater purposes.

Grief is a process of finding closure and carrying on legacies.

Acceptance of one's past is essential for personal growth.

Finding happiness and passion in life is a personal journey.

We must let our inner strength come alive to propel us forward.

Keeping our feet moving is vital for success and fulfillment.

Sound bites

"Time is a valuable commodity."

"God would never put you in a position you couldn't handle."

"Who you are is what you bring yourself to be."

"I learned early on what I was gonna happen and learn through."

"Everything starts in a thought."

"We are destined for something bigger."

"Grief is about closure in life."

"You have to find it deep within yourself."

"Let it come alive and let it propel you forward."

"Keep those feet moving."

I strongly encourage everyone to buy his book, follow him and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below is a list of the sites that house his works.

https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/

https://www.facebook.com/keepthosefeetmoving/

https://www.instagram.com/keepthosefeetmoving/

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