Ovecome Adversity w/ Michael W. Allison
How do you recover after losing everything?
Meet Michael W. Allison!
Michael is the CEO & Founder of The Adversity Academy and shares his powerful story of overcoming so much in his life, including being shot, having his friend killed right in front of him and 2 divorces under his belt.
Discover the power of resilience and transformation with Michael W. Allison on the Speaking and Communicating Podcast!
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Michael W. Allison, military veteran, author, podcast host, and founder of The Adversity Academy. Michael's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome. From the hardships of childhood to the traumas of war, he has faced challenges that would break many. Yet, Michael's journey is one of remarkable courage and profound change.
Join us as Michael shares his personal experiences with adversity, including the loss of a best friend in combat, battling PTSD, and coming back from the brink of suicide. His candid conversation with host Roberta Angela sheds light on the transformative power of self-discovery, personal development, and the importance of community support.
By the end of this episode, you'll learn about Michael's 3 D's—decisions, direction, and destination—that guide his work at The Adversity Academy. Discover how to align your life's path, gain clarity, and create a blueprint for overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth.
Connect with Michael and explore his resources:
- Personal Website: https://www.michaelwallison.com
- The Adversity Academy: https://www.theadversityacademy.com
- Free Resources: https://www.breakthebottle.org/resource-list
📋 Episode Chapters
(00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your speaking and communicating skills
(00:44) Michael W. Allison is a military veteran and entrepreneur
(02:21) When you talk about adversity and founding the adversity academy, are you open about it
(07:50) You write about traumatic events in your book. One thing I've noticed is not emotional
(11:15) What decision did you make that led you to creating the adversity academy
(13:05) You mentioned identity shift earlier, how do you feel about yourself now
(14:00) When you go through adversity, do you feel unseen
(17:19) You talk about personal development and getting your life back on track
(20:58) Roberta says you have to reevaluate what you surround yourself with
(24:14) Michael Bennett's podcast combines personal development and business development
(25:38) Michael W. Allison shares his overcoming adversity story on the podcast
(27:14) Speaking and communicating podcast focuses on improving communication skills for professionals and individuals
Connect with Michael:
Website: https://michaelwallison.com
Website: https://theadversityacademy.com
Free Resources: https://www.breakthebottle.org/resource-list
Additional Resources:
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/
Rush University
https://www.rushu.rush.edu/
Emory Hospital
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/
Break the Bottle
http://www.breakthebottle.org/
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ovecome-adversity-w-michael-w-allison/id1614151066?i=1000650393869
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63ri7gDteWt4ODAY6AGyEG
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou-fPH6cU8c
Meet Michael W. Allison!
Michael is the CEO & Founder of The Adversity Academy and shares his powerful story of overcoming so much in his life, including being shot, having his friend killed right in front of him and 2 divorces under his belt.
Discover the power of resilience and transformation with Michael W. Allison on the Speaking and Communicating Podcast!
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Michael W. Allison, military veteran, author, podcast host, and founder of The Adversity Academy. Michael's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome. From the hardships of childhood to the traumas of war, he has faced challenges that would break many. Yet, Michael's journey is one of remarkable courage and profound change.
Join us as Michael shares his personal experiences with adversity, including the loss of a best friend in combat, battling PTSD, and coming back from the brink of suicide. His candid conversation with host Roberta Angela sheds light on the transformative power of self-discovery, personal development, and the importance of community support.
By the end of this episode, you'll learn about Michael's 3 D's—decisions, direction, and destination—that guide his work at The Adversity Academy. Discover how to align your life's path, gain clarity, and create a blueprint for overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth.
Connect with Michael and explore his resources:
- Personal Website: https://www.michaelwallison.com
- The Adversity Academy: https://www.theadversityacademy.com
- Free Resources: https://www.breakthebottle.org/resource-list
📋 Episode Chapters
(00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your speaking and communicating skills
(00:44) Michael W. Allison is a military veteran and entrepreneur
(02:21) When you talk about adversity and founding the adversity academy, are you open about it
(07:50) You write about traumatic events in your book. One thing I've noticed is not emotional
(11:15) What decision did you make that led you to creating the adversity academy
(13:05) You mentioned identity shift earlier, how do you feel about yourself now
(14:00) When you go through adversity, do you feel unseen
(17:19) You talk about personal development and getting your life back on track
(20:58) Roberta says you have to reevaluate what you surround yourself with
(24:14) Michael Bennett's podcast combines personal development and business development
(25:38) Michael W. Allison shares his overcoming adversity story on the podcast
(27:14) Speaking and communicating podcast focuses on improving communication skills for professionals and individuals
Connect with Michael:
Website: https://michaelwallison.com
Website: https://theadversityacademy.com
Free Resources: https://www.breakthebottle.org/resource-list
Additional Resources:
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/
Rush University
https://www.rushu.rush.edu/
Emory Hospital
https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/
Break the Bottle
http://www.breakthebottle.org/
Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ovecome-adversity-w-michael-w-allison/id1614151066?i=1000650393869
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63ri7gDteWt4ODAY6AGyEG
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou-fPH6cU8c
