In this powerful episode, I sit down with James Wright—author, father, speaker, and 11-year survivor of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)—who was originally given just 3 to 5 years to live. He refused to accept that prognosis and instead chose to see his illness as an invitation to reimagine what was possible for his life.

Together we explore:

→ How James’ mindset shaped his journey from day one

→ The moment he chose not to accept his diagnosis as a life sentence

→ The role of faith, mindset, and daily intention in his healing journey

→ His commitment to modeling emotional resilience for his children

→ The daily practices and lifestyle shifts that supported his energy and outlook

→ How expectations can influence physiology

→ The importance of purpose, connection, and inner belief

→ What it means to live with illness, not in fear of it

→ Why he believes illness came into his life for a reason

This is one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had on the podcast to date. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, feeling stuck in your mindset, or just looking for a deeper reason to keep going—this episode will move you.

Learn more about and connect with James:

Website: authorjameslwright.com

Book: Anchored to Hope: Reframing Life After a Terminal Diagnosis

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Email: james@getinspiredtodayllc.com

Social media:

Instagram: @James2_gitllc

TikTok: @james..wright15

YouTube: @jameswright_GITLLC

Facebook: facebook.com/authorjameswright

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🎶 Music by: “Instructions for Living a Life” by Savfkhttps://www.youtube.com/@SavfkMusic

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