
University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for. I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are. We go deep into the mindset shif... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 466 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessSelf-ImprovementEducation | |||

Most hockey players don't lose their career to injury.
They lose it to the weekend.
The party. The girls. The phone. The slow drift away from the one window they were ever going to get.
Robert Mazin left Latvia at 15 with no agent, no mentor, no r... more
Three months since my last solo episode and I’m back.
In this one I share a personal update, what I’ve been noticing with founders lately, and something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes that I’m excited to finally talk about.
We dive in... more
I lost my brother to suicide and my dad to cancer only eighteen months apart. Those were the hardest moments of my life and they changed everything. Grief stripped life down to what actually matters and forced me to grow in ways I never expected.
Th... more
I lost my brother to suicide and my dad to cancer only eighteen months apart. Those were the hardest moments of my life and they changed everything. Grief stripped life down to what actually matters and forced me to grow in ways I never expected.
Th... more
I am so greatful I found this man. His podcast, his book and his ability to help you dive deep within yourself is a natural gift. The content he is sharing is real life. It is for you if you want to evolve, heal, dig deep and become the best version of you.
He is real and someone who came from humble beginnings. A product of his own personal strength. He is genuine and truly wants to help you.
I had the honour of interviewing as a guest and I must say his interviewing skills are next level! ... more
I love this podcast so much!!! Lance is an incredible host who really connects with his guests and listeners. He shares his authentic journey and how he has gone through adversity, and dives into how other people have overcome obstacles in life and still thrive. Thank you for putting such powerful stories out into the world!!
I love this podcast so much!!! Lance is an incredible host who really connects with his guests and listeners. He shares his authentic journey and how he has gone through adversity, and dives into how other people have overcome obstacles in life and still thrive. Thank you for putting such powerful stories out into the world!!
I’m so thankful for discovering Lance’s University of Adversity podcast. I find every episode to be enlightening and encouraging, and I always learn something new!
Lance understands the entrepreneurial brain at a high level … he provides great input for leaders and thinks big on a global level
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A show that centers on adversity, mindset shifts, and practical tools drawn from conversations with athletes, authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, and spiritual teachers. Episodes routinely explore burnout, reinvention, grief, resilience, and authentic personal growth, often revealing how guests transform breakdowns into meaningful progress. The format emphasizes depth over surface-level motivation, with hosts and guests sharing actionable insights and real-world strategies for navigating uncertainty and building clearer, more purposeful lives. A standout trait is the host's ability to thread vulnerable storytelling with tangible takeaways, making it particularly helpful for professionals seeking growth, balance, and renewed focus amid change.
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Recent guests on University of Adversity include:
1. Robert Mazin
2. Caitlin Cogan Doemner
3. Craig Ballantyne
4. Anna Lozano
5. Amberly Lago
6. Cam MacDougall
7. Lance Essihos
8. Sharon Land
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