In this episode, Lance and Erick discuss the hardships that make us! Whether you are experiencing depression or have failed at what you wanted to achieve, being able to rise above it will allow you to manifest your true potential.

Erick Godsey is on a quest to embrace the psychoanalytic perspective of human nature and is on a mission to help people heal themselves. He is a student of life specializing in cognitive psychology, science, and psychedelics. Erick shares his personal struggles with overcoming adversity and has particularly witnessed the daily struggle of depression within his own family. 


Erick tells listeners: “Whatever your adversity is, you can transform it into medicine for other people. If you are willing to honestly share the truth of your experience about the adversity in whatever creative way, it feels best to you.”


In this episode, you will learn:

To develop various coping patternsThat you cannot force change upon anyoneHow to use experiences to inspire other peopleThe power of helping people manifest their potentialThe raw truth that your personality is a culmination of habits


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About University of Adversity Podcast

Learn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01. 


Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.