This episode: From Darkness to Light: John’s Journey of Resilience, Authenticity, and Personal Growth. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Life’s non-linear path and overcoming adversity. (0:01)

• John Weiman shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose through his practice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and Resilience.
• John recounts defining moments in his life awakened him to a better way of living and inspired him to help others through his practice.

Life lessons and positive attitude after near-death experience. (2:13)

• John would do his life-saving journey again in a heartbeat despite the pain and near-death experiences.
• He reflects on appreciating life after near-death experience and cancer diagnosis.
• John reflects on his diagnosis with cirrhosis and how it led to positive changes in his life.

Family dynamics and personal growth. (8:33)

• John describes his career journey, including leaving the field of psychology to work in marketing after experiencing trauma and shame.
• Child of divorced parents struggles with lack of male role model, recreates similar patterns in relationships.
• Ex-partner denied separation to townsfolks, later revealed truth 5 years later.

Authenticity and personal growth. (16:08).

• John shares his story of survival and Resilience after being left by his partner.
• He shared his first date experience, including political differences and a surprising diagnosis.
• John shares his personal journey of finding his dream career, including overcoming fear and seeking authenticity.
• He shares experiences with filters and authenticity, valuing individuality and self-expression.

To learn more about John’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at or https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-weiman-3a109b11/

Or his website at http://lifebridgecoaching.com/

John’s Bio: John Weiman

After being diagnosed with cirrhosis and given two months to live,  John overcame tremendous adversity as he had two strokes, seizures where he flatlined twice, 4000lbs of fluid drained from his body, and a dozen surgeries while waiting twelve years for his liver transplant.  While waiting for transplant,  John built a nationally recognized marriage counseling practice. Today,  John considers himself a liver transplant thriver and he believes being given two months to live is the best thing that ever happened to him.  He takes time to appreciate life every day and is crushing it in his practice. 

About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.

I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.

I found my purpose and my mission in life. I’ve now become the man I know I am meant to be. My mission is empowering men ready to make a change to do the same.

My men’s group and one-on-one Coaching provide a safe space for men to share, without judgement, and transform. My male clients learn to release their inner greatness and stop self-sabotage, the #1 roadblock keeping them from reaching their goals.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:

Website: https://profitcompassion.com/

Email: drew@profitcompassion.com

Free Webinar: Overcoming Self-Sabotage Registration

https://profitcompassion.com/caveman-webinar

Men’s Group Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/771474359577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Book a Coaching Discovery Call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30

Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR

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Drew Deraney Mindset Mastery Coach (Life Coach with a Twist)

Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.

In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.