What happens when the dream you've built your entire life around suddenly disappears?

In this episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, Kira Andersen sits down with sports psychologist Dr. Dustin Adamo to discuss the mental side of athletics, identity, and resilience. Dustin shares his journey from growing up with dreams of playing baseball to the devastating moment he didn't make the team—and how that experience became the catalyst for a career helping athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers build healthier mindsets.

Together, they explore why so many athletes struggle when their identity is tied to performance, how setbacks can reshape your future, and the psychology behind confidence, purpose, and overcoming life's biggest challenges. Dustin also opens up about his personal battles with cancer and the experiences that inspired him to dedicate his life to helping others achieve lasting mental wellness.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, parent, or simply someone navigating life's unexpected setbacks, this conversation offers powerful insights into resilience, mental strength, and discovering who you are beyond your achievements.

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In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira Andersen sits down with Jani Bunn, a St. Louis mother whose life was forever changed after losing her daughter, Nora, to brain cancer.

Jani courageously shares what life has looked like in the years since Nora's passing—the overwhelming weight of grief, the everyday moments that become mountains to climb, and the unexpected ways God has continued to provide hope through community, friendship, and purpose.

Together, they discuss Nora's remarkable legacy, the book she wrote near the end of her life, the foundation created in her honor, and why sharing our stories is one of the most powerful ways to heal. This conversation is filled with raw emotion, unwavering faith, and a reminder that even in our darkest seasons, love continues long after loss.

Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, are walking alongside someone who has, or simply need a reminder that hope still exists, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.

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Male breast cancer is incredibly rare, but for Chris Semple, it became a life-changing reality. In this powerful episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Chris shares his remarkable journey through three separate breast cancer diagnoses, lung cancer, multiple surgeries, and the emotional toll of facing a disease most people never expect a man to experience. He opens up about the importance of family, early detection, perseverance, and why sharing his story could save someone else's life.

Chris also discusses growing up between Scotland and the United States, becoming a dual citizen, and how experiencing two very different healthcare systems shaped his cancer journey. From overcoming childhood culture shock to finding purpose through unimaginable hardship, this conversation is filled with hope, resilience, and powerful lessons about advocating for your health and never giving up. Whether you're a cancer survivor, caregiver, or simply looking for an inspiring story of perseverance, this episode is one you won't forget.

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