Pain to power
The highs, the lows, and the lessons learned. In this episode of ‘In Depth,’ we revisit the powerful and inspiring stories of past guests. Featuring stars like Shaquille O’Neil, Jay Leno, Oksana Masters and Misty Copeland, the episode explores themes of resilience in the face of adversity, and showcases how championship athletes and Hollywood celebrities transformed pain into purpose and success.
pain to power
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Arnold Schwarzenegger on how he never really felt at home in Austria, the real reason he started bodybuilding and how he predicted the permanence of his first trip to America.
Kimbal Musk: Mom’s midnight escape from our abusive father
Entrepreneur and environmentalist Kimbal Musk discusses his mother Maye Musk escaping from an abusive household with him and Elon. He shares how his mom supported them and began modeling at a young age but found success at 67 years old when her modeling career ascended to “supermodel” status.
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum candidly details his tough love, basketball-centric relationship with his father, Justin Tatum. Jayson recalls only spending time with his dad as a kid at basketball-related events or at the barber shop and remembers his dad’s very public abuse, even pinning him up against a locker in front of teammates. And through it all, Jayson says his dad was trying to strengthen and toughen him, and the tough love worked.
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz describes his family life growing up in the projects in New York City, sharing the challenge of being proud of his background, but saddened by some of his memories. He also notes that his experience being raised in an impoverished area is what gave him the work ethic to pursue ownership of Starbucks.
Misty Copeland – the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre – remembers how her mom’s rough upbringing carried into adulthood, marred by abuse and instability. The trailblazing ballerina shares poignant memories of escaping her mom’s abusers in the middle of the night, frequently couch surfing or sleeping on floors and trying to save a drive-by victim on her front porch.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland looks back on her poverty-stricken childhood, as her mom applied for food stamps and they were living in a “dingy” motel. Misty says her mom could no longer support her passion for ballet, until Misty’s ballet teacher invited the dancer to live with her and her family, in an effort to continue dancing.
We got an inside look into one of Coach Hurley’s and the UConn Huskies’ summer practices as they gear up for the upcoming season.
John Calipari on how he balances star-studded teams and his duty to help each player fulfill his potential.
7-time Paralympic gold medalist Oksana Masters openly shares her harrowing experiences growing up in multiple Ukrainian orphanages, where she endured days without water or heat, suffered abuse and witnessed her best friend, Lainey, be murdered in front of her eyes. The multi-sport athlete also reveals the significance behind several of her tattoos.
Oksana Masters shares her difficult experiences in Ukrainian orphanages and recounts meeting her mother, Gay Masters, emphasizing the profound impact her mother’s passport photo had on her. Upon seeing her mother, Oksana found a sense of home and safety, emotions she had never previously experienced.
Jon Hamm opens up about losing his mother at a young age to colon cancer and goes on to recount the later losses of both his grandmother and father. He also reflects on his struggles with depression following their deaths and the profound impact therapy had on his mental health.
Kevin Plank reflects on the emotional impact of losing his father at 19 and the quiet ways they connected through sports. The Under Armour founder shares how his dad’s hidden illness, financial struggles, and tough love left a lasting imprint.