The Hero Project Podcast

The Rock Bottom Story That Sparked a Global Brand of Hope

Today we sit down with Adam Larkin — entrepreneur, survivor, and founder of GET Apparel — to discuss his incredible journey from addiction and tragedy to faith, freedom, and purpose. At 19 years old, Adam survived a devastating car crash that killed his best friend. That night began an 18-year battle with addiction, incarceration, and self-destruction. But after losing everything, he found faith, sobriety, and a mission to help others rebuild their lives. This is a story of hope, faith, and resilience — a living example of how rock bottom can become the foundation for your rebirth. Watch if you’ve ever struggled with: Addiction, recovery, or mental health Finding purpose after trauma Faith and rebuilding your life Entrepreneurship after loss Subscribe to The Hero Project Podcast for real stories of redemption, resilience, and personal growth. 00:00 – Introduction 07:00 – Addiction begins: OxyContin, guilt, and denial 15:00 – Jail, chaos, and losing everything 17:40 – “I’ll never lose another memory again” 22:00 – The breaking point and moment of surrender 24:00 – Detox, hallucinations, and divine intervention 28:00 – 10 days sober for the first time in 20 years 30:00 – Learning structure, faith, and humility 33:00 – Transformation through service and the Word 35:00 – From construction to college and faith 37:00 – Building GET Apparel: From broken to brand 41:00 – Living with purpose and giving back Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/ Connect with Adam Larkin : https://www.instagram.com/gitt_apparel/ #HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration

Awakening the Superhuman Within | Intuition, Purpose & Divine Guidance with Emily Rivera

Today, Adam sits down with Emily Rivera, known as The Angel Coach, to explore intuition as the language of the soul and the divine guidance that connects all of us. Emily shares her extraordinary journey of hearing and interpreting the voice of God, how her intuition first awakened as a child, and how we can all reconnect to that inner knowing that guides our highest path. Together, they discuss surrender, divine timing, identity, and what it means to become an awakened superhuman in today’s evolving world. This episode invites you to see intuition not as a mystery, but as a birthright — the sacred string that connects you to your soul and to the divine. 00:00 – Hearing the Voice of God 02:00 – What It Means to Be “The Angel Coach” 04:30 – Early Memories of Divine Guidance 10:00 – Understanding Intuition as the Language of the Soul 15:30 – When Intuition Feels Wrong: Lessons from the Soul 20:00 – Aligning with the Greater Version of Yourself 23:00 – Practical Tools to Strengthen Intuition 26:00 – Breaking Free from Identity and Limiting Beliefs 27:30 – Can Parents Find Joy Without Sacrifice? 33:00 – The Hero’s Journey: Losing and Reclaiming Your Gifts 40:00 – Reconnecting with the Voice of the Divine 45:00 – The Great Awakening: A New Age of Consciousness 52:00 – The Sacred Garden & The Feminine Codes 54:00 – Becoming the Awakened Superhuman Emily Rivera is a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and founder of The Sacred Garden, where she helps women awaken to their divine gifts and purpose. Known as The Angel Coach, she channels messages of healing and transformation from higher realms, helping others remember who they truly are. Connect with Emily: 🌐 theangelcoach.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelcoach/

From Abandonment to Global Impact | Maksim’s Heroic Journey

In this deeply moving episode of the Hero Project Podcast, Maksim shares his extraordinary transformation from a forgotten child in one of Eastern Europe’s roughest ghettos to a global voice of leadership, purpose, and faith. Through heartbreaking loss, isolation, and struggle, Maksim chose responsibility over resentment—and found his life’s mission speaking at a child’s funeral at just 16 years old. This is more than a story...It’s a blueprint for anyone who’s ever felt powerless, broken, or lost. 00:00 – The Power of Responsibility 00:54 – Welcome to the Hero Project Podcast 01:13 – Maksim’s Childhood: Raised Without a Father 02:05 – Growing Up in Eastern Europe’s Toughest Ghettos 03:14 – Grandmother's Wisdom & Fatherlessness 04:06 – Tragedy Strikes: Losing His Grandmother 05:12 – Living Alone at 14 & Taking Responsibility 06:05 – Becoming a Youth Pastor & First Speaking Moments 07:25 – The Funeral That Changed Everything 09:19 – Realizing His Mission to Bring Life Through Words 10:20 – “With Great Responsibility Comes Great Power” 11:13 – Discovering His Gift to Speak 13:03 – Learning English to Speak to the World 14:19 – Living Without Electricity or Water – and Still Growing 15:22 – From Survival to Vision Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/ Connect with Maksim : https://www.instagram.com/maksimasenov/ #HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration

IFBB PRO & Coach - Burak King | The Hero Project Podcast

From Injury to IFBB Pro | Mindset, Faith & Becoming #1 In this episode we sat down with IFBB Pro Burak King—a devoted father, entrepreneur, and top-tier bodybuilder just four weeks out from the Pittsburgh Pro. From his early football days to overcoming ACL injuries, Burak shares how pain, purpose, and faith shaped his rise in the sport of bodybuilding. 📍 Chapters 00:00 – Burak’s mindset: “You get to do this” 00:48 – Introduction: Who is Burak King? 02:00 – Burak’s origin: From Turkey to FAU football 03:30 – Two ACL injuries and discovering bodybuilding 05:00 – From depression to discipline: Replacing football with purpose 06:20 – Learning the science of bodybuilding nutrition 08:00 – Working with coach George Farah 09:10 – Overtraining vs strategic training 10:00 – Divine intervention & meeting Kai Greene 11:00 – Training intensity with Kai Greene 13:15 – Applying lessons to coaching his own clients 14:45 – Manifestation, faith, and believing you're #1 16:30 – Burak’s new champion mindset 18:00 – Lessons from Kai: Don’t skip the details 19:10 – Open-minded growth: Changing coaches & protocols 20:40 – Mental detachment from results 22:20 – Competing with yourself, not others 23:10 – Real talk: Burak’s daily routine & lifestyle 24:00 – Nutrition breakdown: Meal timing and gut health 28:00 – Why Burak is more than just a “trainer” 29:00 – Daily discipline: 3 sessions a day 30:00 – Eric Thomas quote that fuels his mindset 31:30 – Detaching from the outcome while staying driven 33:00 – What happens after the show? Bigger opportunities 36:00 – Coaching WWE Superstar Roman Reigns 38:00 – Possibility of branching into entertainment 41:00 – Gratitude, character, and what’s next for Burak Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/ Connect with Burak : https://www.instagram.com/burakkingifbbpro #HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #AversionTherapy #Iboga #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration #BurakKing #HeroProjectPodcast #Bodybuilding #IFBBPro #KaiGreene #GeorgeFarah #FitnessMindset #Wrestlemania #RomanReigns #FaithAndFitness #BodybuildingMotivation

Facing Discomfort Head On | Jo Weatherford

Today Adam sits down with Jo Weatherford, whose transformative journey from addiction and despair to emotional and spiritual freedom will leave you inspired. Jo openly shares her path through addiction, recovery, identity shifts, breaking trauma bonds, and finding profound joy in sobriety. From aversion therapy and iboga ceremonies to redefining her self-worth beyond physical appearance, Jo’s story is one of resilience, accountability, and hope.   00:00 - Intro: Jo Weatherford's rock bottom moment and deciding to seek help 04:50 - Sobriety at Miami Music Festival: Rediscovering connection without alcohol 07:34 - Identity shift: From valuing beauty to discovering true worth 12:20 - Facing rejection: The turning point that forced Jo to reinvent herself 17:23 - Aversion Therapy: Jo’s intense and life-changing treatment experience 20:07 - Subconscious revelations: Healing childhood wounds 22:07 - Integrating spirituality: Learning emotional sobriety and self-awareness 25:34 - Powerful mentorship: "You use your looks, you lose your power" 29:06 - Breaking toxic relationships: Recognizing and healing trauma bonds 33:11 - Divorce and transformation: Letting go and finding freedom 40:41 - Iboga ceremony: Shadow work and confronting deep shame 46:25 - Coaching with integrity: Jo's impactful client-focused approach 52:20 - The power of hope: Jo’s personal mission and legacy   Connect with me on IG : https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/ [https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/] Learn more : https://adamjablin.com/ [https://adamjablin.com/] Connect with Jo : https://www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford [https://www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford]   #HeroProject #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #TraumaHealing #Transformation #AversionTherapy #Iboga #EmotionalIntelligence #Inspiration