Advertise on podcast: Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

Over 95,000 Americans need a new kidney, but early organ failure often shows no signs before it suddenly turns into a critical life or death situation. Father, former marathoner, and patient advocate Mark Whitmore suddenly found himself facing end-stage kidney failure, and now spends 10 hours a night on dialysis while searching for a living donor. Mark shares his diagnosis, his campaign that landed on a 22-story Times Square billboard, and how his fight inspired a broader movement to help others on the waitlist. Learn more about his journey and how to help at giftformark.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over 16 million people suffer from preventable blindness, but simple surgeries could cure them all permanently. World-renowned eye surgeon and co-founder of the Cure Blindness Project, Dr. Geoff Tabin, shares how his work has restored sight to millions worldwide. He depicts his journey from conquering Mount Everest to running transformative, sight-restoring camps. Dr. Tabin discusses the importance of finding true purpose and passion, and what it really takes to change the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Dancing With The Stars to the New York Times bestseller list to the Paralympics, Amy Purdy is proof that the sky is not the limit. Benjamin revisits his conversation with Paralympian Amy Purdy as she highlights her book, Bounce Forward. Amy details her journey of losing both legs to meningitis at 19 and later surviving another life-threatening injury, sharing 21 tools to move from survival mode into a life of purpose. She discusses reclaiming your life after major setbacks, practicing vulnerability and gratitude, and recognizing that real growth happens during the climb itself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"You don't need us until you need us." A cancer diagnosis often brings overwhelming fear and isolation, but knowing what to say or do next can change everything. CEO of Cancer Support Community and a 25-year oncology healthcare veteran, Sally Werner, RN discusses the critical first steps after receiving a diagnosis, how to best support a loved one, and navigating hospice care. She answers common questions about cancer, potential cures, and the reasons behind a rise in young adult diagnoses. Sally also highlights how personalized immunotherapies are changing the future of cancer treatment and restoring quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Escaping the 81st floor on September 11, 2001, was only the beginning of Sujo John’s story. Twenty-five years after he and his pregnant wife narrowly survived the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, Sujo opens up about trauma, faith and purpose. He reflects on how his journey of survival influenced his life as a human rights advocate, and how his organization YouCanFreeUs is combating global human trafficking. Sujo shares how twenty-five years later he's determined to answer life's biggest question: What do you do with a second chance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From surviving a Ukrainian orphanage to becoming a 24-time Paralympic medalist, Oksana Masters embodies raw resilience. Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Oksana as she reveals how maternal love, sports, and a shift in perspective helped turn profound early trauma into an unstoppable drive, proving your past never limits your potential.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Paralympic gold medalist and ESPN host Victoria Arlen as she shares her raw and triumphant journey of recovery after surviving years "locked in" her own body. Her new book, ⁠The View Is Worth It⁠, serves as a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, even after overcoming significant barriers. Original air date: May 4, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We turned a hideous tragedy into something positive—James wasn't saved, but we are able to save thousands of other men in his name."Clare Milford Haven and her son Harry Wentworth-Stanley discuss losing Clare's eldest son James, who took his own life in 2006. Clare has since co-founded James' Place, a charity that provides rapid specialist support for men in suicidal crisis. They highlight the impact of suicide on families, the challenges of recognizing and addressing mental health issues in men, and the importance of fostering supportive environments for those in crisis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Military veteran and urban warfare expert John Spencer discusses his forthcoming book 20 Times I Almost Died: Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival. He explains how facing extreme stress reveals human character, why resilience is about refusing to quit in the face of crisis, and how humility can often be a powerful form of strength in high-stakes environments. John also explores the fine line between bravery and bravado and how navigating near-death experiences shapes your purpose and personal code for life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After surviving an IED blast in Iraq that caused 80% body burns and an arm amputation, Purple Heart recipient John Chrzanowski and his wife, Catherine, thought physical rehab was their biggest battle. But the hardest hurdle was asking for help when costs stacked up. Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, Benjamin speaks with John and Catherine for a candid conversation about breaking the veteran mental health stigma, the reality of full-time caregiving, and why seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Resilience really is about preparing yourself for difficult moments as well as learning from difficult moments."  Benjamin reflects on a recent health setback that temporarily put him back in a wheelchair and tested his own strength. Drawing from his personal recovery, he explores how unexpected hurdles offer a chance to practice resilience and adapt to new realities.He shares a heartfelt tribute to his everyday heroes, his wife and daughters, who quietly held everything together and proved that recovery is a journey shared with those we love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a Ukrainian orphanage to the top of the global podium, 24-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters defines raw resilience. Born with severe radiation-induced birth defects and surviving early childhood trauma, Oksana reveals how a mother’s love and the power of sport transformed her pain into an unparalleled athletic drive. She shares how shifting her perspective allowed her to find light in the darkest hardships, proving that your past doesn't have to define your potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Death is going to have to fence me” — Stephenie Rodriguez Tech entrepreneur, global health ambassador, and wheelchair fencer Stephenie Rodriguez lost her feet to a near-fatal battle with malaria, but that is just a fraction of her story. Guided by unwavering purpose, she champions disabled individuals globally and develops technology to protect vulnerable women. Stephenie shares how she made sporting history as the first Australian female para-fencer to compete internationally since 1968. Now training with Team USA for the 2028 Paralympics, she continues to prove that absolutely nothing can slow her down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Independence Day mean to someone who nearly died protecting it? As America marks its historic 250th birthday, host Benjamin Hall sits down with Navy veteran Thomas Henderson to reflect on a very different milestone. For Thomas, the Fourth of July is exactly 16 years since he survived a devastating 50-pound blast in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy shares her new book, All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Greatness. She honors America by bringing together powerful stories from fellow patriots and members of the FOX Family to detail what this country means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices