Episode Rerun: Battlefield Trauma Survivor to Anti-Bullying Advocate: Rick Yarosh’s Mission to Provide Purpose

In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, we commemorate Veterans Day with a special rerun featuring Rick Yarosh, a retired US Army sergeant whose remarkable journey from tragedy to triumph will inspire and motivate. Rick shares his powerful story of overcoming severe injury from a 2006 explosion in Iraq, and how he turned adversity into a mission of hope. Now a motivational speaker and founder of the Sweethearts and Heroes organization, Rick is dedicated to helping military veterans and others find purpose after trauma.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Bouncing Back from Adversity: Rick shares strategies for overcoming life’s toughest challenges and finding the strength to push forward.
• Turning Trauma into Purpose: Learn how Rick transformed his personal hardships into a source of growth and empowerment.
• Mastering Resilience: Effective tools for building resilience and enduring life’s emotional and physical storms.
• The Power of Kindness and Empathy: How these values can drive personal success and foster strong relationships.
• Support in Struggle: Rick discusses the importance of leaning on others in tough times and being open to help.

Key Takeaways:

• Hope Exists in Every Challenge: “Hope stands for: Hold on, possibilities exist.” – Rick Yarosh
• Talking About Trauma: “We’ve got to talk about it. The more you talk about it, the more you can change your perspective.” – Rick Yarosh

Notable Insights:

• “Resilience isn’t about avoiding pain; it’s about how you respond to it.” – Rick Yarosh
• “The true measure of strength is not how much you endure, but how much you give to others after you've overcome.” – Rick Yarosh

Books and Resources

The Last Lecture

Connect with Rick Yarosh:

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-yarosh-0381a966/

WEBSITE: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SweetheartsandHeroes

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sweetheartsandheroes/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sweetheartsandheroes/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SweetheartHero

Integrity Income Fund:

https://app.myleadbutler.com/v2/preview/durLfkDjZHoJstX54tWe?notrack=true

—

Labrador Mentorship:

labradorlending.com/investors/active-investors/

—

Haven Financial Services:

Learn more: jamie.myfinancialhaven.com/

—

Purchase Jamie’s Book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

—

Leave us a REVIEW: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-adversity-to-abundance/id1618672867?mt=2&ls=1

www.adversity2abundanc