In this episode of Finding Wisdom, I explore post-traumatic growth with physician and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Daryl "Daxx" McClendon.

Daxx shares an extraordinary journey that includes surviving a violent hate crime, facing cancer that led to the loss of an eye, enduring a traumatic brain injury and years of memory loss, and ultimately becoming a physician dedicated to listening deeply and serving others.

Together, we explore resilience, faith, healing, the wisdom shared across spiritual traditions, and what it means to grow through adversity without losing yourself in the process.

One of the most surprising moments comes when I ask Dax who he has become after all these experiences. His answer:

"Older."

Rather than seeing trauma as something that fundamentally changed him, Dax reflects on how it deepened values that were already there: perseverance, service, compassion, and a belief in the dignity of every human being.

In this episode:

• What post-traumatic growth really looks like
• Common wisdom across religious and philosophical traditions
• How adversity shaped Daxx's approach to medicine
• Why "the only choice that matters is the next one"
• His simple but powerful message: Don't stop

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