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Episode 123-Riding the Wave of Adversity: A Boxing Champion's Journey to Resilience and Positivity with Cam Awesome

  1. Episode 123-Riding the Wave of Adversity: A Boxing Champion's Journey to Resilience and Positivity with Cam Awesome Sara Gullihur-Bradford aka SJ Childs 46:45

Riding the wave of adversity can lead to incredible strength and resilience, as proven by our guest, boxing champion Cam F Awesome. Striving to overcome personal insecurities, Cam used boxing as a tool to redefine his self-perception, reaching the pinnacle of his sport to become a frontrunner in the 2008 Olympic Trials. However, his journey was not without obstacles and it is through his trials and tribulations that he learned the essence of perseverance and the valuable lessons embedded in failure.

In an age where digital life is almost synonymous with real life, we delve into its implications on Mental Health. We discuss how the constant engagement with our phones and social media can cultivate negative thought patterns, and how these can be disrupted by mindful activities such as reading and positive self-affirmations. Always, the power of positivity, self-belief and humility underscore our conversation.

Lastly, we traverse the landscape of Parenting and personal Growth, with a focus on the role of Technology. We discuss the importance of setting Family rules and the value of repetition in creating wise and resilient children. We also consider how to harness technology in a positive way, including a discussion of the 'puppy reset' concept for resetting your social media algorithm to positive content. Join us for a candid, enlightening and empowering conversation with Cam, a champion in and out of the ring.

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Sara Bradford Podcaster, aka SJ Childs

Sara Bradford is an Autistic woman and advocate and is the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism consulting business to support families. She is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and also the owner of FB Autism Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 2, and her husband and kids are also on the autism spectrum. She is a Global Autism Speaker, as well as a Podcast Host-The SJ Childs Show Podcast. She continues to strengthen her community through local university and hospital Autism partnerships, police training, corporate autism training programs, and more. Sara is a children's book author, pen name SJ Childs. Subjects such as autism, dyslexia, physical differences, anxiety, and more. Helping children understand themselves and support their peers with neurodiverse needs. Encouraging love and inclusion in every situation.