The best problem I ever had
Problems. Trials. Tribulations. They can push us to our limits. It’s what we make of them and how we handle them that define us as individuals. In the best problem I ever had, host Deb Golden celebrates people who transformed adversity into advantage. Faced with unimaginable obstacles, Deb’s guests reveal the reservoirs of inner strength that sit inside all of us, guide us through life’s toughest lessons, and define the determination of the human spirit. Listen to the best problem I ever had for inspiring stories of transformation and resilience.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Using her voice to fight for her community—and herself
Celebrating her 37th birthday, Emily Kramer-Golinkoff is defying the odds—and dedicating her life to advocating for herself and others. Diagnosed with a rare mutation of cystic fibrosis that has rema…
Changing the game: An athlete’s journey to freedom and self-acceptance
Growing up in the tribal areas of Pakistan, Maria Toorpakai Wazir aspired to live life on her own terms. With the support of her family, she burned her clothes and began dressing as a boy in pursuit …
Rising up: How an entrepreneur empowered herself and left the bullies behind
Bullied for her weight, Cassandra Hili began to believe the number on a scale defined her worth. One day, she found the courage to take control of her life—to make a change. Now, Cassandra is using h…
Finding greatness in himself and others everyday: how one man’s humility motivates millions
As a Peloton instructor, Alex Toussaint makes high-intensity climbs look easy—but his rise to the top wasn’t always a “ride” in the park. The son of hardworking immigrants, Alex was raised to “chase …
Diagnosis unknown: A race against the clock
Susannah Cahalan’s lifelong dream of being a reporter was put on hold after a series of hallucinations and seizures landed her in the hospital. After many misdiagnoses, a—seemingly simple—test reveal…
From tragedy to triumph: How tennis saved a US Paralympian’s life
What started out as back pain quickly changed Dana’s life. Before ten-year-old Dana could make it to the hospital, she was paralyzed from the waist down due to an auto-immune disease. Despite her rel…
A young man’s journey of turning adversity into empathy and authenticity
When Darius Ballinger was growing up on the south side of Chicago, he believed in himself but lacked the resources to turn his passions into something concrete. Despite immeasurable loss and a system…
A veteran’s emotional story of resilience on and off the field – Part 2
“Benjamin [service dog] spiritually and physically pulled me out of the wheelchair… [now] I don’t have to feel guilty about asking for help.”
In part two of our premier episode, veteran Joe Worley sh…
A veteran’s emotional story of resilience on and off the field
Retired US Navy Corpsman Joe Worley was convinced he was dead. Full of heroism, humility and humor, this two-part premier episode shares Joe’s harrowing tale of being wounded in Iraq.
"I remember goi…
The best problem I ever had
Problems. Trials. Tribulations. They can push us to our limits. It’s what we make of them and how we handle them that define us as individuals. In the best problem I ever had, host Deb Golden celebra…