Still Standing

HustleStudios Podcast Network

Every comeback begins at the moment when giving up seems easier than taking one more step. Still Standing tells the stories of real people who faced extraordinary challenges and found a way forward. Each episode follows the struggle, the turning point, and the difficult road toward rebuilding a life that circumstances once threatened to destroy. These are stories of underdogs, survivors, dreamers, and ordinary people tested by events they never expected. Their journeys explore resilience without pretending that recovery is simple, immediate, or painless. From personal loss and professional failure to displacement, illness, rejection, and impossible odds, Still Standing looks beyond the victory to reveal the fear, work, uncertainty, and support behind every comeback. Names or identifying details may be changed when necessary to protect privacy. Personal experiences belong to the individuals sharing them and should not be interpreted as universal medical, financial, legal, or mental-health guidance. The struggle was real. The turning point changed everything. And somehow, they are still standing. A HustleStudios Podcast Network production. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing--7248848/support.

Episodes

  1. Aug 9

    The Artist Who Saved Himself — James Harrison's Story

    Still Standing EP001 — Pilot Episode A homeless man finds a paintbrush in Central Park. What happens next changes his life — and the lives of thousands of others. Maya Rodriguez tells the story of James Harrison. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Cold Open: The Paintbrush 2:00 — James Harrison: Early Life 8:00 — The Death of His Father 12:00 — Fifteen Years on the Streets 20:00 — Life in the Cold: What Homelessness Is Really Like 28:00 — The Day Everything Changed 35:00 — Sarah Mitchell and the Gallery 42:00 — The Art That Saved Him 48:00 — The Ripple Effect: Lives Changed 55:00 — Legacy and Lessons 65:00 — Final Thoughts ABOUT THE HOST: Maya Rodriguez tells the stories of people who overcame extraordinary challenges. Warm, empathetic, and real. MORE FROM HUSTLE STUDIOS: The Uncharted: Historical mysteries The Vault: Cold case investigations The Proof: Science debunking --- 🎧 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7! 📻 Live stream: https://radio.hustlestudios.net/live #StillStanding #Inspiration #JamesHarrison #HustleStudios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing--7248848/support. Support Still Standing and help us share more honest stories of resilience, recovery, and extraordinary comebacks: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing--7248848/support The experiences shared in this episode are personal and may not reflect what will work for every listener. Names or identifying details may be changed when necessary to protect privacy. This podcast provides inspiration and general information, not medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing a serious challenge, consider seeking help from an appropriately qualified professional or trusted local resource. A HustleStudios Podcast Network production.

    The Artist Who Saved Himself — James Harrison's Story

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Every comeback begins at the moment when giving up seems easier than taking one more step. Still Standing tells the stories of real people who faced extraordinary challenges and found a way forward. Each episode follows the struggle, the turning point, and the difficult road toward rebuilding a life that circumstances once threatened to destroy. These are stories of underdogs, survivors, dreamers, and ordinary people tested by events they never expected. Their journeys explore resilience without pretending that recovery is simple, immediate, or painless. From personal loss and professional failure to displacement, illness, rejection, and impossible odds, Still Standing looks beyond the victory to reveal the fear, work, uncertainty, and support behind every comeback. Names or identifying details may be changed when necessary to protect privacy. Personal experiences belong to the individuals sharing them and should not be interpreted as universal medical, financial, legal, or mental-health guidance. The struggle was real. The turning point changed everything. And somehow, they are still standing. A HustleStudios Podcast Network production. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/still-standing--7248848/support.