If you’ve ever faced something so difficult it made you question everything, this episode is for you.
Today, you’ll hear the story of a man who has faced down death, loss, pain, and uncertainty with something stronger than fear: purpose.
Josselyne sits down with Terry Tucker, former SWAT hostage negotiator, cancer warrior, and author of Sustainable Excellence, for a raw, powerful, and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live an extraordinary life.
Terry has spent the last 12 years battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. But this isn’t a story about illness. It’s a story about vision, grit, faith, and becoming unmessablewith in the face of the unimaginable.
You’ll hear:
How Terry pivoted from corporate life to police work at age 37 to follow a calling
What it really takes to succeed as a SWAT negotiator and how those communication skills apply to everyday life
The mindset that carried him through weekly chemo for five years, a leg amputation, and a 12-year cancer journey
His personal framework for resilience: the 4 Truths
What it means to live by your purpose, even when your path keeps changing
How he redefined the word “battle” into something far more powerful: being a cancer warrior
This episode is packed with life lessons that will wake you up, refocus your priorities, and remind you what matters most.
You’ll learn how to:
Stop thinking with fear and start acting from purpose
Lead with intention in moments of pain, pressure, and loss
Reclaim your life, even when it looks nothing like what you planned
Use adversity as a training ground for strength
Live each day in a way that leaves something behind in the hearts of others
This isn’t just an inspiring conversation. It’s a roadmap for how to be resilient, real, and full of purpose no matter what life throws your way.
After listening, you’ll walk away with a grounded, honest, and deeply empowering reminder:You don’t need perfect circumstances to live an extraordinary life.You just need the courage to keep going.
Listen now and share this episode with someone who’s in the middle of something hard and needs to know they are not alone.
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