New Audio Recording Available From The Therapy Without The Couch Podcast Hosted By Dr. Todd Giardina10/9/2026 Please check out my latest audio recording from the Therapy Without The Couch Podcast hosted by Dr. Todd Giardina. You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the AUDIO PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS button at the top of this page, then clicking on the PODCAST INTERVIEWS tab, scrolling down, and clicking on the Therapy Without The Couch Podcast tab (or just click on the image below). 
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At fifteen, I underwent the first of three knee surgeries in high school to remove a torn cartilage. An infection prevented scar tissue from forming, leaving my knee without a vital buffer. Every attempt to return to the basketball court resulted in uncontrollable swelling and pain. After school let out, an exploratory surgery revealed that twenty-five bone fragments had chipped away. I spent the entire summer in a cast from my hip to my ankle, while my doctor explained my basketball-playing days were likely over. Fortunately, I refused to accept his prediction. Through grueling rehabilitation, I didn’t just return to the game I loved; I earned a Division I athletic scholarship to play college basketball. However, the physical recovery was only half the battle. When I returned to the court, my mind became a minefield of negative self-talk. Thoughts like, "You’re probably a step slower now," and "College coaches won't be interested in recruiting you," plagued me. Without knowing the science behind it, I began a conscious effort to intercept these destructive thoughts and replace them with positive ones. Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD, describes this as changing our relationship with our thoughts. Rather than reacting to every image or idea that enters our consciousness, he recommends mindfulness. When pessimistic thoughts take hold, Dr. Bea suggests grounding yourself in the present for 5 to 10 seconds by focusing on your breathing or the rhythm of your footsteps. Mindfulness can help us understand what is true by keeping us grounded in the present.[1] Mindfulness is one of the many topics I explore in my book, Four Truths and a Lie: Ancient Wisdom For Living Your Modern Purpose, where I share the lessons that helped me move forward. If this resonates with you, learn more here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMG37DF [1] Scott Bea, PsyD., “How To Turn Your Negative Thinking Around,” Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, October 2, 2019, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/turn-around-negative-thinking  Denver-based inspirational speaker and author Terry Tucker tells the story of how a professional golfer chose compassion over regret. Follow Terry at motivationalcheck.com as he helps leaders build high-performance organizations and navigate innovation, support, and managerial execution through practical insights, inspirational stories, and real-world strategies. (FYI: I've been told my delivery on these videos can seem boring, drab, and uninspired. Since I tend to talk too fast, I began making these videos to help slow down my speech tempo. I realize the delivery is dull and slow, and that is on purpose. I make the videos available because a friend suggested the information might be valuable. Please concentrate on the information presented, not on the delivery. The information is to help you get better. The delivery is to help me get better.) New Video Recording Available From Christians With Chronic Illness Podcast Hosted By L.A. Sprague10/2/2026 Please check out my latest video recording from Christians With Chronic Illness Podcast, hosted by L.A. Sprague. You can watch the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST & SPEAKING VIDEOS button at the top of this page, scrolling down, and clicking on the Christians With Chronic Illness Podcast tab (or click on the photo below).  |
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