Podcast appearances and mentions of David Vobora

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unbreakable! A mental wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today’s episode, Jay goes inside the huddle with David Vobora, retired NFL Linebacker and Founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation. Vobora was selected by the St. Louis Rams with the final pick (252nd overall) in the 2008 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant. However, a series of devastating shoulder injuries left him with an addiction to painkillers. The drugs left him helpless, standing on the balcony of a Hawaiian hotel while on vacation, threatening to jump. But it was not until he went through a detox, losing 34 pounds, that he began to listen to the motivator inside him. He is now using that inner voice to helping others. David’s story is truly remarkable! Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here! https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will "Cheese" Chesney is a certified badass, former Navy SEAL Operator who was deployed on Operation Spear, the raid that ended with the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Hear Cheese tell David Vobora his remarkable story, from working as a dog handler with his beloved dog Cairo, being injured in action, raiding the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, and struggling with demons after the war. (00:00) - Intro (1:30) - Youth in Texas (5:10) - Joining Navy SEALs (20:30) - Deploying as a Navy SEAL (25:40) - Becoming a Combat Attack Dog Handler (38:50) - Cairo the Dog (46:55) - Operation Neptune Spear: Killing Bin Laden (1:09:15) - Last Operation as a SEAL Operator (1:23:55) - Overcoming Post War Demons (1:29:00) - Cairo's Story Life After with David Vobora is an inspirational and motivational podcast that dives deep into guest's personal stories of hardship, perseverance and personal realization. After playing professional football, overcoming addiction, working with Wounded Warriors, and creating the Adaptive Training Foundation, David knows that life-altering events come in many ways, but they always come. On the new series, former “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft, Vobora, talks with incredible guests about overcoming adversity in the face of unimaginable circumstances. David identifies crucial—and sometimes tragic—moments in their lives' that helped shape both their success and who they are today. Motivational Podcast | Inspirational Podcast | Perseverance Make sure to like, follow and subscribe on Life After's YouTube and social pages, linked below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterwithdavidvobora/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LifeAfterWithDV Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora https://youtube.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora?si=IdpcHfEtN5V_UQJn And check out the Green Light Podcast here: https://greenlightpodcast.org/

Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, five time medal winner, and cultural icon Nastia Liukin chats with David Vobora about her remarkable journey to become a champion and the struggles of achieving a lifetime goal at eighteen years old. Nastia shares details of her tense friendship with teammate and rival Shawn Johnson, manifesting her olympic gold medal and reflects on her personal journey after sport. A remarkable story of one of the United States' olympic heroes and her Life After. (00:00) - Intro (1:30) - Youth in Gymnastics (20:35) - Celebrity and Fame (38:00) - Road to Olympics (41:45) - Relationship with Shawn Johnson (52:45) - Manifesting the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal (1:10:45) - 2008 Olympic Finals (1:36:00) - 2012 Olympic Trials (2:05:55) - Gifts Life After with David Vobora is an inspirational and motivational podcast that dives deep into guest's personal stories of hardship, perseverance and personal realization. After playing professional football, overcoming addiction, working with Wounded Warriors, and creating the Adaptive Training Foundation, David knows that life-altering events come in many ways, but they always come. On the new series, former “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft, Vobora, talks with incredible guests about overcoming adversity in the face of unimaginable circumstances. David identifies crucial—and sometimes tragic—moments in their lives' that helped shape both their success and who they are today. Motivational Podcast | Inspirational Podcast | Perseverance Make sure to like, follow and subscribe on Life After's YouTube and social pages, linked below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterwithdavidvobora/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LifeAfterWithDV Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora https://youtube.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora?si=IdpcHfEtN5V_UQJn And check out the Green Light Podcast here: https://greenlightpodcast.org/

Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Flo Groberg joins David to talk about his remarkable life. From immigrating from France to America, his family's devastation at the hands of extremists, training as a competitive runner, to protecting the most valuable American assets in Afghanistan, Flo Groberg is an American hero with an unforgettable story. Hear Flo describe the pressure packed moments where his quick actions saved countless lives from a suicide bomber, and the pain that came with terrible injuries. (00:00) - Intro (1:40) - Growing Up In France (10:00) - Moving To America (16:55) - Running Career (24:45) - 9/11 (29:40) - Leadership Training (39:30) - Deploying In Afghanistan (50:25) - August 8th, 2012 (1:22:25) - Find A Positive In Every Negative Situation (1:31:10) - The Medal Of Honor (1:54:50) - Life After Make sure to check out the full episode on the Life After YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Life After with David Vobora is an inspirational and motivational podcast that dives deep into guest's personal stories of hardship, perseverance and personal realization. After playing professional football, overcoming addiction, working with Wounded Warriors, and creating the Adaptive Training Foundation, David knows that life-altering events come in many ways, but they always come. On the new series, former “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft, Vobora, talks with incredible guests about overcoming adversity in the face of unimaginable circumstances. David identifies crucial—and sometimes tragic—moments in their lives' that helped shape both their success and who they are today. Motivational Podcast | Inspirational Podcast | Perseverance Make sure to like, follow and subscribe on Life After's YouTube, social and audio pages, linked below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-with-david-vobora/id1797989547 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FEdwHNUOappPocc8oLKwU?si=7fd872c330ca4e88 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterwithdavidvobora/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LifeAfterWithDV Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora https://youtube.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora?si=IdpcHfEtN5V_UQJn And check out the Green Light Podcast here: https://greenlightpodcast.org/

Introducing Life After with David Vobora! David is a former St. Louis Rams' teammate of Chris Long and this is his new podcast, which dives into inspirational and motivational stories that show struggle and triumph. David identifies crucial - and sometimes tragic - moments in the lives of others that helped shape who they are as people. Listen today as we give you an amazing look at the Makayla Noble is a former world champion cheerleader who, in a freak backyard cheer accident, ended up falling and breaking her neck, immediately becoming quadriplegic. She played the hand she was dealt, rehabbed at the Adaptive Training Foundation, has found herself and continues to push her limits. This young lady has a spirit and brightness that is unmatched and a determination that shined through when she crawled 40 yards on turf. Not only is Makayla's story about overcoming an accident but she also dealt with serious mental health issues as a competitive cheerleader. She describes her daily battle of grinding to be the best competitor she could be while also balancing her life as a high school student, friend and daughter. This story is going to touch you because Makayla is very honest about what she struggled with prior to this accident yet she felt like God laid this path before her to become who she is today.  We also have a fun cameo from Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. He jumps in to surprise her with a signed jersey and support. So tune in because Makayla's episode is going to hit you right in my heart. (00:00) - Intro (2:10) - Makayla Noble's Upbringing, Family and Cheerleading (15:10) - Makayla's First World Championship (22:50) - Surprise Guest Dak Prescott! (26:10) - Makayla's Approach of her Alive Day (41:00) - Relationship with Social Media (55:30) - Relationship with Cheerleading (1:05:30) - The Lead Up To Makayla's Accident (1:15:55) - Makayla's Accident (1:43:00) - Makayla Realizing Her Injury (1:52:00) - Makayla's Perspective Following Her Injury (2:05:00) - The Rehab Process (2:20:00) - Living With Her Injury (2:34:45) - What's Next For Makayla Noble Check out the first Life After episode, with The D.O.C.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMZyuZy73E&t=1s Make sure to like, follow and subscribe on Life After's YouTube, social and audio pages, linked below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-after-with-david-vobora/id1797989547 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FEdwHNUOappPocc8oLKwU?si=7fd872c330ca4e88 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterwithdavidvobora/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/LifeAfterWithDV Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeafterwithdavidvobora

In January 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training.

David Vobora - A Remarkable Journey of Resilience and Service Meet David Vobora, a true embodiment of resilience and unwavering commitment to service. You may know him as the final pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, affectionately celebrated as 'Mr. Irrelevant' in the sun-kissed shores of Newport Beach that memorable summer. David's journey in the NFL was nothing short of remarkable. Despite the odds stacked against him, he donned the jerseys of the Rams for three seasons and the Seahawks for one, leaving an indelible mark on the field until injuries curtailed his playing career. But for David, the end of his NFL career was merely the beginning of his true calling. David had a vision that transcended the boundaries of sports and military service. "Vets and transitioning athletes helping each other under one roof," he envisioned. In this life phase, athletes and veterans grapple with similar challenges. Athletes accustomed to performing in front of thousands suddenly found themselves 'discharged,' struggling to find a job. At the same time, veterans, used to running into battle, faced the daunting prospect of civilian life. David knew it wasn't easy, but he was determined to make a difference. His commitment to service didn't stop there. David Vobora founded the Adaptive Training Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free personal training to individuals recovering from traumatic injuries, whether in the military or civilian life. This initiative is not just about physical rehabilitation; it's about instilling hope and resilience in those facing life-altering challenges. https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/ We sincerely thank our sponsors for their unwavering support of the VinnyRoc Podcast. Their commitment enables us to deliver content that informs, educates, and engages consistently.   Core Medical Group: Striving to pioneer in wellness solutions and help you achieve optimal well-being. Visit https://www.coremedicalgrp.com to discover more. GMR Gold: Offering premium gold and silver investment options to elevate your wealth. Explore more at https://www.gmrgold.com. Everest: The ultimate marketplace for the great outdoors. Embark on your adventure today at https://www.everest.com. Modern Gun School: Dedicated to enriching your firearms knowledge with a comprehensive curriculum. Find out more at https://mgs.edu.   We value each sponsor's contribution and appreciate their dedication to our shared goals. For those who haven't yet, we invite you to watch our latest episode on YouTube, subscribe to our channel, and follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming content. If you find our discussions valuable, please share them within your networks. Thank you for your continued support of the VinnyRoc Podcast. #VinnyRocPodcast #ThankYouSponsors  

David Vobora is the Founder of Adaptive Training Foundation, he is a Retired NFL linebacker, and a Keynote Speaker. In January of 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. David realized that, while there are many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport. Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was conceived to fill this void. He continued helping adaptive athletes create sustainable lifestyle changes over the next six months, and by September of 2014, Adaptive Training Foundation had received its 501(c)3 status to allow outside support for these ambitious athletes. To this day, ATF is committed to keeping its services to adaptive athletes 100% free of charge, and relies on the generosity of people like yourself to not only restore lives, but empower them through movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retired NFL Linebacker David Vobora specializes in human performance training that inspires and motivates his clients to higher levels of achievement and fulfillment of others. He joins us today to discuss some of his practices and techniques to optimize athlete training and improve mental health.

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with former NFL football player and Seattle Seahawk, David Vobora about a wide range of topics from battling drug addiction to training professional athletes to switching his focus to working with amputees and people dealing with spinal cord injuries at the Adaptive Training Foundation. We talked about how he started ATF, how they are able to keep the classes completely free of charge, and the family atmosphere surrounding the gym. Connect with David and the Adaptive Training Foundation at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! David Vobora: IG: @davidvobora FB: @davidvobora Adaptive Training Foundation: https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/ IG: @adaptivetrainingfoundation FB: @adaptivetrainingfoundation Twitter: @ATF_Tribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hAgsJgl08VZdhPERiR_jg  

(2:04) - St. Louis Rams Memories, Best Rookie Show Ever, Success as a 7th Round Draft Pick & Mr. Irrelevant to Mr. Relevant.  (26:34) - Climbing Kili with The Chris Long Foundation and David Starting a Non-Profit that Provides Physical Training Programs to Veterans and People Living with Disabilities. (45:05) - Teaching Howie Long About Ayahuasca, Finding Balance and Purpose After Football and Writing a Book on His Life. Green Light Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/user/951jyryv2nu6l4iqz9p81him9?si=17c560d10ff04a9b Spotify Layup Line: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=675d445ddb824c42 Green Light Tube YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenLightTube1 Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. https://www.greenlightpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Rex is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and real estate agent and investor. He is also the founder of the We Are The They Movement, generating change in the world. He is the host of The Jimmy Rex Show Podcast and the author of the book You End Up Where You're Heading. He and Justin met last year during an Ayahausca ceremony, and this conversation brings them to Jimmy's overcome moments, religion and Jimmy's movement out of the Mormon faith, plant medicines, travel, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and so much more. Mentioned in today's episode: Jimmy's Interview with David Vobora of The Adaptive Training Foundation on the Jimmy Rex Show Elliot Ruiz Get involved with We Are The They To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at

  As sports medicine professionals, we interact with athletes at all levels. I was one of a handful of sports medicine physicians who started from a pediatric background and work with an NFL team as one of their team physicians. It was a part of my career I won't ever forget, and no question gave … Continue reading The Adaptive Training Foundation: A Conversation with David Vobora →

  As sports medicine professionals, we interact with athletes at all levels. I was one of a handful of sports medicine physicians who started from […]

  As sports medicine professionals, we interact with athletes at all levels. I was one of a handful of sports medicine physicians who started from a pediatric background and work with an NFL team as one of their team physicians. It was a part of my career I won't ever forget, and no question gave … Continue reading The Adaptive Training Foundation: A Conversation with David Vobora →

About Today's GuestThomas Brennan is the Founder of and Executive Director for The War Horse. Prior to studying journalism at Columbia University, he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and served as an infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thomas is the co-author of Shooting Ghosts—A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War. His bylines have appeared in Vanity Fair, Center for Investigative Reporting, and The New York Times.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThomas Brennan's Web SiteThe War Horse Web SiteShooting Ghosts: a U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from WarPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience. Join Charles Tawiah, Marcela Torres, Dr. Jeffrey Mann, and Marcus Chischilly as they share personal stories surrounding their military experience and their transition to the civilian community. Each Veteran offers a unique perspective on the transition journey and helpful tips for making your transition successful. You can find the course by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/telling-your-story-2/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In this episode, Clay speaks with David Vobora. David is a former St. Louis Ram and Seattle Seahawk linebacker who founded The Adaptive Training Foundation. ATF is a 501c3 that provides access and inclusion to individuals living with physical or traumatic impairments by empowering them through exercise and community. David and Clay walk through David's journey; including playing with a chip on his shoulder, purpose, opioid addiction, identifying your right path, launching ATF with no precedent, 'no victims' mentality, recreating an environment where courageous acts take place, closing the gap between who you think you are and who you are called to be, and finding your true north.

In today's episode of the ‘Finding your Summit' podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest David Vobora (Former NFL Football Player I Professional Speaker I Founder - Adaptive Training Foundation). In this podcast they dig into the incredible work that David has been doing. David also shares that how he perceives his Foundation - ATF growing in the near future in terms of the level and the amount of lives it's going to impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have my dear friend, world changer, David Vobora. David is the founder of the nonprofit Adaptive Training Foundation and I was lucky enough to visit the gym and I saw people told they would never walk again, exercising, jumping, lifting weights. One of the most inspirational days of my life and one of the most inspiring group of people I have met. This podcast is brought to you by @onnit Head to www.onnit.com and use code “Satsang” at checkout for a discount. The Total Human has been an absolute game changer for me. Not sure what products to try? The total human is pretty packaged flagship products for morning and night. Take the guess work out and get optimized!!

RUNDOWN Today's show begins with hostile mailbag reading about Mitch's Costco story and a recap of Father's Day weekend. Then, the guys react to John Rahm's emotional U.S. Open win before discussing Seahawks summer headlines and the red-hot Mariners. Three featured guests are NFL vet and Adaptive Training Foundation founder David Vobora, former MLB exec & current host of Nothing Personal with David Samson podcast David Samson, & Juanita pitcher Nick Taylor. Finally, in the "Other Stuff" segment, a variety of topics are brought to the table including McDonalds fights, an imposter Andy Reid, and butt-enhancing leggings!  GUESTS David Vobora | NFL veteran & Adaptive Training Foundation founder David Samson | Former MLB executive Nick Taylor | Juanita HS pitcher TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch braces himself for shots from the peanut gallery criticizing his Costco antics. 5:32 | Hotshot spent the weekend watching some action-packed youth softball. 24:46 | The guys share their takeaways from John Rahm's thrilling U.S. Open victory at Torrey Pines. 33:21 | The Seahawks summer is officially underway with some contract question marks lingering. 40:09 | Don't look now, but this young Mariners squad is quietly piling up wins! 50:56 | GUEST: Retired NFL player David Vobora shares his inspirational story from facing death after his career to channeling his passion toward a rehabilitation gym for military vets. 1:11:07 | GUEST: Former MLB front office executive and current podcast host David Samson checks in to discuss injuries, call-ups, and cheating currently facing the game.  1:35:25 | GUEST: Juanita High School grad Nick Taylor swings by to talk about overcoming adversity and emerging as a top pitcher in the state.    1:51:05 | The Bronx Bombers ended Sunday's game with a triple play, how rare! 1:54:45 | A McDonalds customer attacked two employees after being served a subpar beverage. 1:59:45 | Andy Reid was caught at a Royals game by himself taking selfies...or so the announcers thought. 2:05:23 | Happy Amazon Prime Day! Are you going to pick up any of the hot deals? 2:08:35 | A fantasy football punishment resulted in a man spending a full day at a Waffle House gobbling waffles. 

We talk to former NFL player and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation, David Vobora. We hear how a career curtailing injury, and a chance meeting with a man who had lost parts of both arms and both legs, altered the trajectory of David’s life. We also hear how that chance meeting led to David developing ground-breaking work that builds physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual strength in those who need it most.

"The Kilcoyne Conversation" with David Vobora, former St. Louis Rams linebacker. From last pick in the 2008 NFL draft to playing 3 plus years in the league. Dealt with addiction and now runs a gym helping wounded military vets.

"The Kilcoyne Conversation" with David Vobora, former St. Louis Rams linebacker. From last pick in the 2008 NFL draft to playing 3 plus years in the league. Dealt with addiction and now runs a gym helping wounded military vets.

"The only disability of a bad mindset," says former NFL linebacker David Vobora, who went  from the TOP OF HIS GAME, to the agony of defeat and addiction, and in so doing, discovered his true calling. David was picked LAST in the NFL draft of 2008...which earns the dubious moniker of MR IRRELEVANT.This is anything but a football story, and how wrong the Mr. Irrelevant tag was...for a person who has gone on to help countless broken veterans who’ve returned from the war, emotionally broken, with one, two, three, even four less limbs. As you’ll see, David’s ‘Why’ is closing the gap between who a person think they are and who they are called to be….and that takes place through hard, work, challenge and sweat at the Adaptive Training Foundation n Carrolton Texas. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ATF: https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/NFL 360 feature story on David Vobora:David Vobora: Career Ending Injury Shaped my Passion for Helping Othershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJL3wo4MGfU=========For more information about Thom Dharma Pollard:http://eyesopenproductions.com/For a free downloadable copy of A Course In Happiness:www.patreon.com/thehappinessquotientOur theme song, Happiness Jones, appears courtesy of The Wood Brothers.For more information about The Wood Brothers:https://www.thewoodbros.com/The Wood Brothers on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvWKQovDZlLceuct1EEMMQHappiness Jones video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKIoiVWwF5ATracks in the middle of the episode were found on the Free Music Archive and performed by:Metyu,VKTRD & Ondro M. off the album VR(Y)T Improvisations Vol.IIFor more about Thom Dharma Pollard, about personal coaching or his inspirational presentations, virtual or in person, find him at: www.eyesopenproductions.comTo join his mailing list for The Happiness Quotient, email him at thom.dharma.pollard@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehappinessquotient)

Dr. Samuel Odom is President of the CRISP Board of Directors. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Social Work and a former professor in the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work on the campus of Southern University at New Orleans where he served as Faculty Senator and Faculty Senate Secretary. A native of Brewton, Alabama, he joined the United States Army in 1986 as a Forward Observer, Field Artilleryman, later becoming a Logistician and ultimately earning an Army ROTC Commission as a Medical Service Officer where he worked in Behavioral Health for more than ten years. Dr. Odom served as a Company Commander for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command. Dr. Odom is a US Army Combat Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom /Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Odom served 24 in the United States Army with deployments in Southwest Asia and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, Global War on Terrorism, Army Achievement Medal with Two Oak-leaf Clusters and several other awards. He earned a BA degree in Philosophy at Dillard University, a Master of Social Work degree at Southern University at New Orleans and he earned a PhD in Counseling at the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Capella University. Dr. Odom is currently or has held memberships in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Psychoanalytic Association, Association of Military Surgeons United States (Life Member), American Philosophical Association and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons. He is a member of the American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors (New Orleans). He served on the ABO Board for the City of New Orleans. Dr. Odom is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where served as a board member of the Southwestern Province (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas). He is currently the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference National Chairman for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 1LT Marlon Dortch commissioned in 2017 and earned a MSW in the Army – University of Kentucky program in 2019. He earned a MEd from Iowa State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and a BA in Sociology from Norfolk State University. He is currently in the Army's Social Work Internship Program at Fort Bliss, Texas under clinical supervision with Senior Leader Sustainment Program at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Prior to the Army, 1LT Dortch worked in higher education as a student affairs practitioner, teaching and presenting at national conferences on politics related to race, gender, and identity.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeCongressional Research Institute for Social Work and PolicyTulane University School of Social WorkDr. Odom on Twitter1LT Dortch on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience.This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

Husband, Father, Underdog, CEO, & NFL player- DAVID VOBORA sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss Ego, "Mr. Irrelevant," Awakening, and how "UNDERDOGS NEED TO SEE UNDERDOGS." Last Letters Website

Episode 5: David Vobora

Thursday's 12/31/2020 guest David Vobora, was the last pick in the 2008 NFL Draft otherwise known as, mister irrelevant. He had a solid 4 year career, then battled opiates. In 2014, after a quadruple amputee showed up in his gym, David found his passion. Today, David is working with our own Gavin Mogan.

My next guest is our very first adaptive athlete and brother in arms, Marine Corp. Veteran Aron Cheatham. After surviving a motorcycle accident while on Active Duty, he chose to do something that not many people could never imagine doing. All this for the sake of his unborn grandchildren! Also, find out how we both met through the Adaptive Training Foundation, founded by retired NFL football player David Vobora. Thank you Aron for coming on and sharing your story brother! This is one of the coolest episodes by far!! Adaptive Training Foundation-Carrollton, TX.https://www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org Charlottesweb Gummies and more...https://www.charlottesweb.comMusic: "Miracle" by ONLAP (Spotify, Apple Music)

He is just one man but when we finish this interview you will find out everything David Vobora has done. Which is alot since dawning the Silver and Gold and being picked last in the NFL Draft. Mr. Irrelevant couldn't fit him any less. From motivational speaking, to working with veterans to pioneering adaptive athlete training. David is Mr. Relevant . Davids Website:https://adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/who-we-are/Thank you to our Patreons This episode is not possible without them:Tub Club:Dallas Hammer, Nick Weber, & Mathew JanicekPremium Drink Token: Nick Stutzman, Dave EllisonTub Token:Chris HammondSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TubsAtTheClub)Episode is brought to you by:Montucky Cold Snackshttps://montuckycoldsnacks.com/pages/...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TubsAtTheClub)

We’re all familiar with the term Mr. Irrelevant, a title bestowed each year on the last pick of the annual NFL draft. While former NFL linebacker David Vobora may have been Mr. Irrelevant in 2008, today, he is everything but irrelevant. David gives us a glimpse on his career in the NFL, but more importantly, his life after football as the founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. He believes that life is about how you play the hand you are dealt and is committed to helping those with physical disabilities see their full potential. Inspiring, passionate, and engaging – David is not just a dealer of hope, he’s another Athlete Doing Good.  

How many of you think our world needs more gutsy, bold, disruptive leaders? Our next speaker believes we do and is here to show us how we can embody this type of leadership. David Vobora grew up with a football in his hands and the NFL in his dreams. His path to the NFL, however, was anything but simple. After playing football at the University of Idaho, he was the last pick in the 2008 draft earning him the not-so- coveted title of Mr. Irrelevant. David used this underestimation of his skills and abilities to his advantage during his 4-year career with the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. David's career wasn't over after he hung up his jersey in 2012. On the contrary, it was just beginning. Upon retiring from the NFL, he opened Performance Vault — a sports performance training center aimed at helping rebuild wounded warriors whose potential was grossly unrecognized by society. At Performance Vault, he emphasized strength training, a tribal mindset, and the ability to use one's underdog status to their advantage. Soon after, David met quadruple amputee and military veteran, Travis Mills. This chance encounter led to an explosion of growth at Performance Vault and the launch of a non-profit organization called Adaptive Training Foundation. The growth trajectory at ATF has been astounding. They've built a world class team and they now operate out of an 18,000 square foot facility in Dallas, Texas. David's desire to pour his heart, mind, and soul into everything he does has resulted in a new industry standard for training those with physical disabilities. ATF's first-of- its-kind Train the Trainer program provides physically disabled people access to equal means of physical fitness. David has an unmatched ability to connect with people. He genuinely believes in others until they believe in themselves. He has the gift of making people feel loved for who they are and not for what they do or what they can provide. David is a hope dealer, an alchemist of human development, and a sweat psychologist. He always has one eye on personal and foundational growth, the other eye ensuring no one is left behind in the process, and both feet firmly planted in the present. And we're grateful he is here with us today. Please join me in welcoming David Vobora.

Former NFL Player and Founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation, David Vobora, opens up in his conversation with BVH. From his identity crisis and struggles with addiction after leaving the NFL to rediscovering his purpose and passion by providing physical fitness training in the gym for military veterans and civilians with physical disabilities, David covers it all while letting his drive and passion shine. You’re in for a great listen with this one!

In January of 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis’ injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training

David Vobora and his team at the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) in Dallas TX train people with physical disabilities to become physically AND mentally stronger. This is how they do it. Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

If you don’t want to run through walls and change the world after listening to this episode, then you must not have been paying attention. Anytime I’m around David Vobora, I am so inspired and fired up. David started Adaptive Training Foundation, which is a unique nonprofit that empowers those with physical disabilities to transform their lives through exercise and community. Mizzen+Main dedicates all of its philanthropic giving to ATF as our commitment to give back to the veteran community as many of those going through their program are veterans. David explains that ATF isn’t a veteran only organization because as society we shouldn’t view ourselves along that divide: veterans and civilians. We’re all Americans. We’re all human. We should reinforce and help each other, and there is power in that community and the bonds formed as people work hard to transform their lives. David’s story is truly remarkable. Drafted as “Mr. Irrelevant”, his NFL career was cut short by injury and an over prescription of drugs that led to a scary addiction. Thankfully, like so many founders, his wife helped redirect his life and give him new purpose. It wasn’t until he met Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee, that the new purpose really took shape. I’ll stop there and let our conversation speak for itself. Please say hello to David on Instagram @davidvobora and check out the life changing work ATF is doing @adaptivetrainingfoundation.

Guest Bio:Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training.David realized that, while there are many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport. Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was conceived to fill this void.He continued helping adaptive athletes create sustainable lifestyle changes over the next six months, and by September of 2014, Adaptive Training Foundation had received its 501(c)3 status to allow outside support for these ambitious athletes. To this day, ATF is committed to keeping its services to adaptive athletes 100% free of charge, and relies on the generosity of people like yourself to not only restore lives, but empower them through movement.

Why Listen? Adaptive Training Foundation creator David Vobora joins the show. He is wildly entertaining but can help but show his passion and calling for those wounded in military battle. He explains how he trains a quadruple amputee, why he decided to convert his business to a 501 (c) 3, and his own struggle (and redemption from) pain killer abuse. He was drafted pick 252, last in the 2008 NFL draft, as Mr. Irrelevant. But he was the first Mr. Irrelevant to start several games in the NFL. David was also on the show The Raft, where he spent 6 days in the open ocean on camera. You won't want to miss that story Show Links: David's Bio Adaptive training Foundation David on The Raft Support Adaptive Training David on Twitter The post ENH 004: Training amputees, Faith during turmoil and 6 days at sea with no food with David Vobora appeared first on Ex Nihilo.

Why Listen?Adaptive Training Foundation creator David Vobora joins the show. He is wildly entertaining but can help but show his passion and calling for those wounded in military battle. He explains how he trains a quadruple amputee, why he decided to convert his business to a 501 (c) 3, and his own struggle (and redemption from) pain killer abuse.He was drafted pick 252, last in the 2008 NFL draft, as Mr. Irrelevant. But he was the first Mr. Irrelevant to start several games in the NFL.David was also on the show The Raft, where he spent 6 days in the open ocean on camera. You won't want to miss that storyShow Links:David's BioAdaptive training FoundationDavid on The RaftSupport Adaptive TrainingDavid on Twitter

The Total Tutor and Caregiver Dave will interview David Vobora, Former LA Ram and Founder of Adaptive Training Foundation. In January of 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. David realized that, while there are many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport. Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was conceived to fill this void. He continued helping adaptive athletes create sustainable lifestyle changes over the next six months, and by September of 2014, Adaptive Training Foundation had received its 501(c)3 status to allow outside support for these ambitious athletes. To this day, ATF is committed to keeping its services to adaptive athletes 100% free of charge, and relies on the generosity of people like yourself to not only restore lives, but empower them through movement.    

{Recast} In January of 2014, after retiring from the NFL and overcoming an addiction to pain medication, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. That's when everything changed for David. David Vobora opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis’ injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David found his true path and developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find fulfillment again through his adaptive training programs. Today, David Vobora has painstakingly built a business and a dream around training adaptive athletes, many of them wounded veterans. Learn more about David Vobora here

David Vobora joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Since 2014, David has painstakingly built a business and a dream around training elite and adaptive athletes. Many of the athletes are wounded warriors, and his adaptive training environment gym provides free 9-week bootcamps to people with amputations, spinal cord injuries, and other disabilities. He’ll say in this conversation a lot of those people are veterans, but not all of them are. He has a ton of respect for veterans, and his foundation is about serving those who are adaptive athletes. David has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show, he’s been to the White House where he shook hands with President Obama, he has had President Bush accompany him, House Speaker Paul Ryan visited the foundation, and they presented him with a set of cuff links with the Presidential seal. Also, when David was 10 years old, a teenage neighbor sexually abused him, and we jump into this in the conversation. He will talk about how that shaped his life and his career. He played professional football for 4.5 years, and he had concussions, a major shoulder injury that ended his career, and he has been through a lot including getting addicted to opioids and his experience with suicide. David will share his journey, his mindset, and what he’s learned about emotion and building emotional strength in this deep conversation. In this episode, they discuss what his childhood was like (6:00), the tools he used to get him in the space to be a linebacker (9:20), how being sexually assaulted drove him on the football (11:30), what allowed him to be successful when the lights came on in college (14:00), if we’re better served focusing on the becoming or the being (17:00), the earning of wisdom (22:30), what his football career would’ve looked like if he had the emotional strength he has now (24:30), the inner work he did emotionally (26:05), where his mental capacity came from (30:00), how his mental models have changed (32:00), how he dealt with his suicidal thoughts (37:20), if he had family members that dealt with similar addictive issues (43:10), if there’s someone that is doing an amazing job of becoming and being (45:10), the habits/tools he does to optimize his human experience (48:20), when he feels most alive (51:00), a word he would use to describe himself (54:10), if he has a religious or spiritual framework (55:20), why he’s going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro (58:30), the qualities super heroes have (1:00:00), what he does to make sure he’s becoming his own super hero (1:01:00), what he’s up to now (1:02:20), and where he hopes he is in ten years (1:08:20) Thank you to David for coming on the podcast. We encourage you to follow the Adaptive Training Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Go to http://adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/ to check out their site that shows the rosters of the people that are training, and we encourage you to help this incredible mission. Lastly, if you liked this episode and/or any others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening. -Brian

Retired NFL Linebacker, David Vobora, specializes in human performance training that also inspires and motivates his clients to higher levels of achievement and fulfillment in service to others. As the owner of Performance Vault and founder of the non-profit Adaptive Training Foundation, David works with athletes of all types – professional, Olympic, collegiate, tactical forces and, especially, those with severe disabilities, including many military veterans, but also victims of catastrophic injuries and illnesses. Through his speaking endeavors and soon to be released book, David is able to spread his message of hope and inspiration to all. In this episode we dive into: 1. David’s football story of the skinny kid from Oregon who made it to the NFL. 2. How being the final pick in the NFL draft and claiming the title of “Mr. Irrelevant” sparked the underdog mindset that drove David to become a starter his rookie year. 3. David's struggle with a shoulder injury, identity crisis and an opioid addiction. 4. David’s rock bottom moment of desperation that forced him to transition from an unhealthy state of mind and body and start looking at a bigger picture for himself. 5. How to keep a balanced life and why he doesn’t believe we need to have an obsession to reach our high level goals. 6. How to change your focus to align more with our goals. 7. Why creating cycles and seasons in life, that are not measured by outcome, will help lead to much more happiness. 8. How David started the Adaptive Training Foundation and how he met a man with no legs at Starbucks that was the catalyst for it all. 9. The consistency of the human experience and importance of closing the gap between who you were and who you can become. 10. David discusses why intangible moments are the successes in life, and how to truly appreciate them. 11. The meaning of post-traumatic growth and how it impacts adaptive athletes. 12. The most common fear experienced by the athletes at the Adaptive Training Foundation. www.brenttieri.com

Adaptive Training Foundation is an innovative non-profit gym that provides 100% cost free services to traumatically wounded, ill, and injured individuals through a nine week training program to redefine their lives through exercise and community.  In January 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a profound passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. There were many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations. However, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport. Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was built with the intent to fill this void. Since its inception, ATF continues to help adaptive athletes create sustainable lifestyle changes. As a 501(c)3, Adaptive Training Foundation has welcomed outside support for these ambitious athletes To Learn more: http://adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/     Music used in the podcast credit: Stepping Along The Sky by TeknoAXE | http://teknoaxe.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In January of 2014, David Vobora, a 5-year veteran of the NFL, met US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee. David opened up his personal gym to Travis, offering his training expertise. The pair started working out together, customizing and adapting to the unique challenges posed by Travis' injuries. Through working with Travis and engaging the veteran community, David developed a passion for helping those with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive performance training. At ATF's training center in Dallas, Kate and Chaps spoke to David and ATF's Colin Anderson about their passion for helping veterans overcome the obstacles that face them as they recover from serious injuries. Chaps and Kate also talk about their day at a dog training facility, and Chaps tells a story that almost makes Kate puke.

On April 11, 2011 former Marine, Brian Aft stepped on an IED in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, while on a routine foot patrol. The blast ended up taking both of his legs, and ultimately leading him down a very dark path. He turned to hardcore drugs to numb the pain, and simply get through every day life as a double amputee. Then one day he was approached by former NFL linebacker, David Vobora in a parking lot. Vobora approached Brian with such enthusiasm that Aft thought the giant former pro football player was going to mug him. It turns out, Vobora simply wanted to know what happened to Aft, and if Brian was interested in joining his gym, the Adaptive Training Foundation, as a means of recovering physically, mentally, and from drug addiction. Hear about Brian Aft’s unlikely road to recovery with the help of a former NFLer, on this special episode of HAZARD GROUND! www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org | www.highfivesfoundation.org This week’s episode is brought to you by all of our sponsors: PATAGONIA, FIVE TEN/ADIDAS, HYDRO FLASK, ONNIT, MOOSEJAW, MOUNTAIN GEAR, & UNCHARTED SUPPLY CO. Go to www.hazardground/sponsors and check ’em out! Supporting our sponsors, supports the show!! Thank you all for the iTunes reviews! They help so much…Keep ’em coming!!

Former "Mr. Irrelevant" David Vobora, the last pick in the '08 NFL draft, worked his way into the Rams starting lineup, only to find himself addicted to painkillers after out of a job after blowing out his shoulder. One year into retirement, he began a career in personal training, but something was missing. Unsure of his "Why" in life, Vobora met US Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, one of only five living quad amputees. That meeting changed both of their lives forever, and created the passion behind the 'Adaptive Training Foundation', now empowering adaptive athletes/vets find their own why! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/les-norman/support

You might not think you’d be inspired by someone nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant.” But former football player David Vobora, who was given the moniker for being the last selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, calls it an “honorable title.” Vobora speaks with Ellis about training athletes, people with disabilities and American veterans, and sheds light on how an addiction to painkillers nearly destroyed his life.

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome David Vobora, former NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/54

David is a powerhouse. No, seriously. His voice and passion command your attention and his fitness regimen makes most of us look undisciplined and straight-up lazy. David spent a few years playing for the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. He was “Mr. Irrelevant” (the last pick) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He didn’t get discouraged by this, however. He used this opportunity to prove everyone wrong. You will hear the same passion and persistence in his voice today as he now uses his skillset, experiences, and his whole life to serve disabled military veterans through the Adaptive Training Foundation. You’ll hear more about this and so much more in this podcast conversation. Follow David on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Adaptive Training Foundation on Twitter and Instagram. Also, watch this short film to learn more about David and the incredible work he’s doing! Follow Let’s Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with all that is going on. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And if you want to follow Nick Laparra—Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Support Let’s Give A Damn by contributing the monthly amount of your choice on Patreon. 100% of the money you contribute will go to making more podcasts. Not a dime goes into our pockets! Thanks for all your help. Can’t wait to share more stories with y’all next week. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Vobora is the founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation, a non-profit that focuses on creating both physical and mental training programs for athletes, especially those with physical disabilities. David joins Ashkahn to talk about his story, and how he started incorporating floating into the work he does. This episode is brought to you by […] The post 119: David Vobora, founder of Adaptive Training Foundation appeared first on Float Conference 2020.

He took a beating on the field and off, but David Vobora fought back every time. First, he attacked his title of “Mr. Irrelevant” by becoming a superstar on the football field. Next, he attacked his addiction to pain medication, healing both from that and the severe injuries he sustained in his career.Then he got started on his true path; helping civilians and combat veterans become battle buddies in their own missions to overcome their injuries. You may have seen him on Ellen, and now you can catch him again right here on American Snippets.Read the full article, watch the video, and more here

Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, lost both legs and nearly both arms while fighting in Afghanistan in 2012. When this week’s guest, strength and conditioning coach David Vobora, invited him to train at his gym he could hardly take the offer seriously, but accept it he did. It was from this improbable meeting that Adaptive Training Foundation was born. Join former Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, and guest co-host Clint Bruce, as they sit down with Vobora for a dynamic and inspiring discussion into how his own #NeverQuit story is directly related to his new mission in life, training “Re-calibrated Carnivores.” Former NFL linebacker Vobora is breaking new ground for veterans with life-altering injuries by creating a pathway to adaptive sports. He never imagined that discovering that his own #NeverQuit story, and injury which ended his football career, which lead to depression and prescription medication abuse, would be road to recovery made possible through his passion for the innovative healing of others. He goes into depth with Marcus and Clint about the power of utilizing one’s pain and scars to activate growth, and that just because a warrior becomes physically disabled, that doesn’t mean they’ve lost the need to compete and fight the combat of life. Additionally, Vobora poses the question to Marcus, “how do you deal with the word hero?” and it’s an answer you won’t want to miss. Once again, the TNQ Podcast team, along with fascinating guest, David Vobora, bring you the powerful tools of the Never Quit mindset. All you need to do is pick them up, and have the courage to start using them in your own life to drive forward toward your goals. We believe you can do it. Don’t forget to spread the word about the TNQ Podcast among friends and family. Also, please remember to share your own, or someone you know, Never Quit story with the community HERE on the website. We look forward to hearing from you. “Great Stories Ignite Legends” Support the show.

"There's turning points, but there's a lot more checkpoints." - David Vobora If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, video, and more at http://lewishowes.com/491

Photo from Howard Stern.com I remember being a junior in high school and my buddy on the football team had some of us over to hang out one night in the off-season.  After eating some dinner and probably playing some Halo on Xbox, we went to one of his neighbor’s houses to meet up with some other friends.  When we got there I remember a few of the kids bringing out some marijuana to smoke. This was the first time I had ever even seen marijuana or a bong.  After a pretty successful junior campaign, my dream of playing college football was at an all-time high (no pun intended) and I was about as straight-edged as they come.  I was so laser focused and obsessed with this goal that I refused to be put in any situation that might jeopardize the achievement of that goal. So naturally, I called my mom to pick me up.  To my friends credit, they waited to smoke until after I left.  People often ask the question, “where do you think you’ll be in ten years?”  If you told me in the car-ride home from that gathering that I would be attending the World Medical Cannabis Conference (pictures below) in ten years I would have said, “are you f***ing high?!” (Pun intended).  I was significantly influenced by the stigma associated with cannabis from a young age, particularly because of the D.A.R.E. program at school which told us our brain’s were going to turn to mush if we ever smoked marijuana and the only thing we would be great at in life would be collecting Dorito dust on our parent’s couch.  To this day, I have never consumed even an ounce of cannabis (well…maybe some second-hand).  It’s funny how worried I was about what a plant would do to deteriorate my brain and not about what smashing my skull into everything with a different colored jersey was doing to it.  I certainly learned the hard way that running people over and making big hits probably isn’t the best way to conserve brain cells. To be honest, I worry about my brain health as I get older and so are a lot of other former football players and NFLers.  Believe it or not, the very plant that we have been told was going to ruin our lives might be the remedy for preserving brain health and saving the game of football and this week’s guest Eben Britton teaches us why. Eben Speaking at the World Cannabis Conference on the Athlete Panel Street art of one of my favorite players to play the game, Troy Polamalu View from the Convention Center Bong Making Post Interview Photo Op Photo from jaguars.com Eben Britton spent 6 seasons (2009-2016) in the NFL on the offensive line.  The first four seasons were with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the last two with the Chicago Bears.  Prior to the NFL, Eben was an All American at the University of Arizona where he studied creative writing. I drove out to Pittsburgh to meet Eben where he was speaking at the World Medical Cannabis Conference (as mentioned earlier in this post) where he and three other retired NFL players (Todd Herremans, Marvin Washington and Nate Jackson) spoke on behalf of an organization called Athletes For Care. Athletes For Care is a non-profit organization founded by a group of pro athletes who are uniting as one voice to advocate for research, education, and compassion when addressing important health issues facing athletes and the public at large. In the steel city, Eben and the rest of the Athletes For Care team were advocating for the removal of cannabis from the list of banned substances in the NFL.  Each athlete spoke about the ways they have been able to use marijuana to alleviate the pain that inevitably comes when playing football both during and after their career’s.  Many NFL players become addicted to the opiate pain killers they are prescribed when in the league (like previous guest David Vobora) and after attending the conference and listening to Eben’s story, I am a true believer in this cause.  I was blown away by the countless benefits cannabis offers to the world.  After speaking on the Athlete Panel during the conference, Eben generously took time to share his story and teach us about the benefits of cannabis on the podcast. Photo Courtesy of Eben Britton Eben was raised in a family that was holistically minded.  Natural remedies were always the first go-to medicines and he frequently went to yoga classes as a kid.  He didn’t start playing football until he was a freshman in high school and that was after a lot of convincing to his mom who was always terrified he was going to get hurt.  Even before he suited up and walked out on to the field for the first time, he was focused and determined to be the best football player he could possibly be and everything he did went towards achieving that mission. Fortunately, Eben didn’t deal with a lot of injuries in high school or college besides a chronically subluxating shoulder.  However, while playing the Chiefs during his 2nd season in league, his shoulder fully dislocated for the first time. He was also dealing with a herniated disc in his back and was on a handful of medications including Adderall, Toradol and Vicodin. Eben says that he and most of his teammates would get a shot of Toradol before each game, which is extremely destructive on the human body considering an NFL football season can last up to 6 months.  Standard recommendations for Toradol are as follows: “Toradol should not be used for longer than 5 days, including both injection plus tablets. Long-term use of this medicine can damage your kidneys or cause bleeding.”  Eben described how these opiates mask your pain through the central nervous system by basically telling your brain you're not in pain.  However, Eben believes this isn't necessarily a beneficial quality of the drugs because pain serves a purpose.  In addition, Eben talked about some other negative effects of the drugs most frequently prescribed for NFL players which includes an increased frequency of the negative and dark thoughts that would pop up while on injured reserved, along with the mood swings that caused him to be angry and irrational. Not to mention waking up at 3am with the withdrawal symptoms of chills and cold sweats. Juxtapose this experience with the effects of cannabis and the differences are glaring.  During the interview, Eben discusses the science behind the medicinal herb, cannabis, and how it affects the body naturally. Fortunately, Eben stayed relatively injury free in high school or college so he didn't need to take a whole lot of pain killers.  The first time Eben tried marijuana he was in high school after football season and had an intense experience, but because of that he didn’t use it again until he got to the NFL.  You might be saying to yourself, "but isn't that illegal?" Eben talks about the structure of drug testing in the NFL and how to not got caught.  Cannabis is considered a street drug in the NFL and these drugs are only tested once a year.  The testing for street drugs occurs anytime between the start of OTA’s to the end of training camp. Performance enhancing drug tests are conducted at random throughout the whole year. As mentioned earlier, I have never used cannabis, so I asked Eben what cannabis does to the pain football players and athletes deal with on a regular basis. Eben said that cannabis doesn't kill your pain, it just reframes it. He went on to describe cannabis as a comfort blanket.  Eben said that every football player is so overly adrenalized because they spend all day everyday in a super extreme environment and constantly running on adrenaline and cortisol.  In other words, they are in a constant state of fight or flight.  Cannabis, according to Eben, fosters an environment of healing in your body. Eben also went on the drop some knowledge bombs on some of Dr. Mechoulam's research who is considered the godfather of cannabinoid.  Specifically, mice studies have shown when someone or something gets a concussion, receptors in the brain initiate the healing process by releasing the neurotransmitter glutamate, which is toxic to the brain over a period of time, especially in football players who are constantly knocking heads. Glutamate starts to destroy brain matter over an extended period of time and is thought to be one of the causes of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE. Cannabinoids cross the blood brain barrier and are able to shut off the receptors pumping glutamate, neutralize the glutamate and actually trigger neurogenesis to form new brain cells. Eben also went on to tell me that cannabis is actually a bronchodilator, which means that it actually improves lung function. We finished the episode by talking about Eben's transition to life after football and debunking the stigma associated with cannabis.  NFL is often thought to stand for "Not For Long" by many of the athletes who played in the league, but while you're in it, no one is thinking about their inevitable demise.  Guys who reach the upper echelons of the sport have had to sacrifice a lot to get to that point.  Eben says that his transition to life after football has been one of the biggest struggles of his life, but also one of the most rewarding. He advises that athletes need to be gentle to themselves during their transitions, appreciate the work you have done and have gratitude for that experience. Eben's advice for current athletes is to give yourself some distance from your sport at times.  He believes all athletes have an element of creativity inherently inside them and it is important for them to have an outlet outside of the game.  For Eben, that outlet has often been writing.  Some of his articles have been linked up at the bottom of this post.  Eben is passionate about helping other athletes during their transition to life after sports and has helped start The Athletes Afterlife program through Athletes For Care. This program is intended to serve as a support group for athletes to share their struggle and help translate sports skills to other areas. These groups are for athletes of any level and sport.  I was a guy who fed into the stigma associated with cannabis my whole life.  To be completely honest, I judged guys who used it.  The judgement stemmed from my lack of knowledge about the plant and from living in a society that demonizes it.  Eben says that we need to shift the paradigm of our thinking when it comes to cannabis.  We need to think of the pills that are made in a laboratory as the stuff that we want to stay away from and view the medicine that grows from the earth and is naturally occurring in our bodies as the stuff that will help us.  I hope this episode will help de-stigmatize the drug and prevent athletes from becoming addicted to pain killers in the future. Eben's Articles  First Times: Balancing Football and Cannabis with ex-NFL Lineman Eben Britton What Does It Take To Stay In The NFL? You Don’t Want To Know WHERE CAN YOU FIND Athletes for care? 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With football having a 100% injury rate, you truly never know when your career will come to an end each time you step on the gridiron.  David Vobora, retired NFL linebacker, knows all too well about this stat after suffering a career ending shoulder injury while covering a punt for the Seattle Seahawks in his fourth NFL season.  Up to this point in his life, football was all David knew and the question "What is David without football?"terrified him. In Episode 53, David tells us about the trials and tribulations this shoulder injury caused and how it ultimately led to his new-found purpose.  In addition, David talks about 1 of the 7 diagnosed concussions he suffered from throughout his career and what implications they have for his future. David said that the shoulder injury he suffered in his last game magnified a deeper rooted issue within him as he eventually became addicted to pain killers.  He was spending up to $2,000 a week on these drugs mostly in an attempt to avoid feeling sick from the withdrawals. During our interview, David recommends telling on yourself if you are struggling with addiction.  David told on himself to his wife and eventually checked himself into a drug-detox facility where he lost 34 pounds and suffered 2 seizures because of the withdrawal process. After getting himself healthy again, he began training to make a comeback to the NFL, because thats all he's ever known.  Although David did eventually have an opportunity to play in the NFL again, something was different.  The excitement football once gave him was no longer in his heart.  At this point, David began thinking about how "David the football player", could translate to something away from the sport.  David always loved the training and preparation that went into playing football, so naturally he found himself back in the gym. After retiring form the NFL, David opened The Performance Vault in Dallas, TX where he started training elite level athletes.  Not long after opening the gym, David met retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, who lost both arms and legs to an IED in Afghanistan.  David began working with Travis to restore the physicality he was once accustomed to and help him overcome his fear of falling.  I encourage you to check out the video posted above, which shows how far Travis has come with his training and how he inspired the creation of The Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF). David working with retired U.S. Marine Corporal Blake Watson. ATF's mission is to empower the human athlete, restore hope through movement, and redefine the limits of individuals with disabilities (veterans and civilians alike).  As CEO of this organization, David has found a new purpose away from the game of football.  Although gratef

With football having a 100% injury rate, you truly never know when your career will come to an end each time you step on the gridiron.  David Vobora, retired NFL linebacker, knows all too well about this stat after suffering a career ending shoulder injury while covering a punt for the Seattle Seahawks in his fourth NFL season.  Up to this point in his life, football was all David knew and the question "What is David without football?"terrified him. In Episode 53, David tells us about the trials and tribulations this shoulder injury caused and how it ultimately led to his new-found purpose.  In addition, David talks about 1 of the 7 diagnosed concussions he suffered from throughout his career and what implications they have for his future. David said that the shoulder injury he suffered in his last game magnified a deeper rooted issue within him as he eventually became addicted to pain killers.  He was spending up to $2,000 a week on these drugs mostly in an attempt to avoid feeling sick from the withdrawals. During our interview, David recommends telling on yourself if you are struggling with addiction.  David told on himself to his wife and eventually checked himself into a drug-detox facility where he lost 34 pounds and suffered 2 seizures because of the withdrawal process. After getting himself healthy again, he began training to make a comeback to the NFL, because thats all he's ever known.  Although David did eventually have an opportunity to play in the NFL again, something was different.  The excitement football once gave him was no longer in his heart.  At this point, David began thinking about how "David the football player", could translate to something away from the sport.  David always loved the training and preparation that went into playing football, so naturally he found himself back in the gym. After retiring form the NFL, David opened The Performance Vault in Dallas, TX where he started training elite level athletes.  Not long after opening the gym, David met retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, who lost both arms and legs to an IED in Afghanistan.  David began working with Travis to restore the physicality he was once accustomed to and help him overcome his fear of falling.  I encourage you to check out the video posted above, which shows how far Travis has come with his training and how he inspired the creation of The Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF). David working with retired U.S. Marine Corporal Blake Watson. ATF's mission is to empower the human athlete, restore hope through movement, and redefine the limits of individuals with disabilities (veterans and civilians alike).  As CEO of this organization, David has found a new purpose away from the game of football.  Although grateful for the platform the NFL gave him, he felt the success he achieved in the NFL left him with an empty feeling.  David's work with the ATF allows him to use his gifts to match someone else's needs.  The community and the expectation that everyone is fully "present" within the Adaptive Training Foundation is one of the keys to it's success. During our interview, David said something that I found very powerful and relatable to this audience, "I don't trust an unbroken person, I believe those that are willing to share their scars are proof that they are willing to move beyond them."  With everyone in the gym, present-minded and encouraging one another, they are able to expedite the suffering of others by sharing their own stories.  This was and is my exact hope for this podcast. In addition to the story of Travis Mills, we also discuss training methods such as Yuri Verkhoshansky's Rate of Force Production Principles, the importance of listening to your gut and the mutually beneficial dynamic between his elite and adaptive athletes.  Please visit David's website below and show your support for ATF.  Proceeds go toward ATF programs which include REDEFINE and REIGNITE.  REDEFINE is a 9-week intensive training program to Restore, Recalibrate, and Redeploy adaptive athletes to inspire others in achieving what many would view as impossible. Through the REIGNITE program, adaptive athletes are provided with a dedicated performance training environment to advance themselves in the Paralympic pipeline, or in the realm of elite endurance competition (IronMan). I want to personally thank David for coming on the podcast and sharing his inspiring tale, which included a successful transition to life after sports.  Listeners from all walks of life can learn something from this one. WHERE CAN YOU FIND David? WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK Download Episode 53 : iTunes | Stitcher Permalink

David Vobora, Churchill High School graduate and retired NFL linebacker, shares his testimony at Men's Night Out.

Former pro football player David Vobora gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to work with wounded warriors. His workouts have brought them new strength and inspiration.

It sounds like science fiction, but the world's first bionic Olympics is being organised. It's called the Cybathalon and will be held in Switzerland. We hear from some of the competitors taking part and to Professor Robert Riener from the University of Zurich, an expert in developing robot-aided rehabilitation and organiser of this unique competition “If Only Australia Were Proud Of Us” Is counting medals the best way for nations to judge Olympic success? We hear from Australian rower and Rio gold medalist Kim Brennan who thinks that people should worry less about the number of golds won, and concentrate much more on creating opportunities to inspire young people to participate in sport. Ryder Cup: The Ryder Cup is a mainstay of the sporting calendar, but what drove a flower seed salesman from the small English town of St. Albans to start the tournament and lend his name to it. We look at the life and legacy of Samuel Ryder. Far From the Fame: For many being an athlete in the NFL allows for a comfortable lifestyle, with some players very happy to show the world just how comfortable! But what happens when you find you aren’t getting any enjoyment out of this lifestyle detached from the reality of how most of the fans live... That’s what happened to David Vobora who played for the Rams and Seahawks but gave up the game at a young age to pursue something that it's fair to say, has changed him. PHOTO: Claudia Mitchell the first woman to be equipped with a bionic arm. She can think to make it move. (CREDIT: Dayna Smith/Washington Post/Getty Images)