How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman

For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better.

Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live.

Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance their health and well-being, drawing from the same strategies that fueled his own recovery and transformation post-cancer.

We talk about…

-At age 29, noticing health issues: mood, fatigue, and skin infections with no answers

-A stage 3C testicular cancer diagnosis, and finding his body riddled with tumors, including in his arteries, kidney, and lung

-A cancer with very grueling treatment that can kill you as well

-The feeling of impending death

-Realizing the power of mindset during chemo, transfusions, and hospital stays

-Discovering the mind-breath connection and how breathwork can change thinking

-The hardest part of life for cancer survivors is reintegrating into society after treatment

-Finding flow in life, not just in sports

-Discovering new passions like jiu jitsu, open water swimming, and foiling

-A life still centered around athletic pursuits, but also helping others: coaching and mentoring on what has helped and continues to help him with his mind-body performance

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Connect with Adam:

-Adam on Instagram: https://instagram.com/breathworkwithadam

-Adam's website: https://adamspillman.com

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Shout-Outs:

-Music: The King of Sandwich Island by Shut-ins

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