How to Overcome Adversity and Find Your True Calling

Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for high achievers! In this episode, Coach Michael and Coach Paul talk with entrepreneur and motivational speaker Matt Toresco. Matt, a former Division I athlete, shares his incredible journey of resilience and faith.

He opens up about a life-altering lacrosse injury that resulted in a broken neck and an 18-year battle with chronic pain and opiate addiction. He explains how his personal struggles led him to a deeper spiritual connection and the realization of his purpose in helping others.

This powerful discussion highlights the importance of overcoming adversity and finding your calling by being transparent about your struggles and paying your success forward.

Key Discussion Points:

• Matt recounts the moment he broke his neck on the field and the years of surgeries and daily pain that followed.
• He discusses the mental and emotional work he did to overcome his identity crisis and self-doubt, finding validation through his faith rather than external sources.
• Matt outlines his current daily routine, emphasizing the importance of setting small, achievable goals, prioritizing family, and taking care of his physical and mental health.
• He describes his current work as a patient advocate, using his personal experiences to help pharma and biotech companies improve the healthcare system for those facing similar barriers.
• The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of transparency and how personal struggles can become a "superpower" to help others.

Be Better Every Day!