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How to Overcome Adversity and Live a Purpose Driven Life

9/23/2026
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Today on the Time2CHANGE Podcast, Dr. Melissa and I are joined by Russ Hedge, cancer survivor, bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and livestream host, for a powerful conversation about resilience, purpose, faith, community, and how to keep moving forward when life delivers its toughest challenges.


Russ also shares how podcasting, livestreaming, speaking, and writing have become vehicles for inspiring others to live intentionally and pursue lives of significance.


If you have ever faced a setback, health challenge, career transition, or season of uncertainty, this conversation will remind you that your circumstances do not define your future and that purpose can often be found on the other side of adversity.


๐Ÿ”‘ Three Major Takeaways

1. Adversity Can Reveal Your True Purpose


Russ's cancer journey taught him that some of life's greatest challenges can become the catalyst for discovering a deeper mission. Rather than allowing adversity to define him, he used it as fuel to inspire and encourage others.


2. Community Changes Everything


One of Russ's strongest messages is the importance of building genuine relationships. Through business, podcasting, livestreaming, and everyday life, meaningful connection creates encouragement, opportunity, and support during difficult seasons.


3. Your Mindset Shapes Your Outcome


Regardless of circumstances, Russ believes that choosing hope, gratitude, and a positive perspective can dramatically change the way we navigate challenges. Success begins with how we choose to think and respond.


๐Ÿ”— Russ Hedge Social Links

๐Ÿ’ฅWebsite: https://www.russhedge.com

๐Ÿ’ฅLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russhedge

๐Ÿ’ฅYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RussHedge

๐Ÿ’ฅFB: https://www.facebook.com/russhedge


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๐Ÿ’ฅLinkedIn: / dr-melissa-a-robinson-winemiller-author-sp...

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๐Ÿ’ฅPodcast: / Leading With Empathy In The Age Of Artific... /

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๐Ÿ”Key Points in the message:

00:01 Purpose Is Found Through Adversity

00:11 What is Time2CHANGE is all about

01:22 Sponsors

02:03 Who is Russ Hedge

03:30 Befuddled?: Live the Life You Choose!

08:47 How has Cancer Affected Your Perspective?

11:35 Oct 2-4 Perspectives on Cancer in Garrison, NY

19:17 What's Coming Up for Russ!



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