A year ago, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 joined the 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗪 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 during one of the hardest chapters of his life. After being given just six months to live, he shared his story with honesty, courage, and a determination to keep moving forward, no matter what lay ahead.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.

This time, the conversation is filled with smiles, gratitude, and yes... a few happy tears. James reflects on everything that's happened since his first appearance, from returning to work, getting back on his motorcycle and golf course, to rediscovering hope in ways he never expected.

Along the way, he shares what helped him through the darkest days: accepting help, celebrating the small wins, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Whether you've followed James' journey from the beginning or you're meeting him for the first time, this episode is a powerful reminder that hope can power you to keep going in the most difficult moments and that none of us walks through life alone.

If you have any questions or would like to connect with James, please email him directly at 𝗷𝗱𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱@𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘄.𝗰𝗮.

🎙️ Listen to James' first appearance on the CUSW Spotlight Podcast: Live to Love another Day

📖 Book mentioned in this episode: Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven.

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