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We sit down with former NFL tackle Mike Adams to trace how a random act of violence pushed him into PTSD, identity collapse, and a fight to stay alive. We also unpack how yoga, breathwork, better habits, and honest connection helped him rebuild his body, calm his nervous system, and turn pain into purpose. 

• surviving a random stabbing and the recovery that followed 
• living with PTSD, night terrors, and suicidal thoughts while still playing 
• using yoga as a way back to confidence and discipline 
• the role of sleep, stress, alcohol, and cannabis in coping and healing 
• career-ending injuries and the identity crisis after football 
• separating self-worth from performance to compete with freedom 
• breath as a practical tool to regulate the nervous system 
• why vulnerability creates ripple effects and helps other people speak up 
• simple practices for reframing, including “throw it away” 
• draft prep truths about willingness, body language, and habits 
• what Cam Heyward shows about focus and long-term greatness 

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