John O’Leary: Once Expected to Die, Now Teaching Others How to Live

If you haven’t heard of John O’Leary, then this episode is going to be a fantastic experience. 

Key topics:
[2:12] Who is John O’Leary?
[2:48] How Marcus and John met
[4:14] John’s childhood
[5:30] When life as he knew it, changed, for John
[6:21] How much of the trauma does John remember?
[8:28] The countless miracles that fill John’s story of folks who did their job well
[11:30] The many gifts of presence given to John during his hospital recovery
[21:26] The difference one can make just by showing up
[23:14] How the St. Louis Cardinals and Jack Buck played a huge role in John’s recovery
[27:24] John’s wonderful parents and a bit of their journey
[28:56] The power of community
[30:56] John O’Leary Day at the ball park and baseball incentive
[32:44] John’s successful podcast, “Live Inspired”
[33:54] What piece of art would John take with him on a desert island?
[38:26] What fictional character would John be for a day?
[39:58] How would John choose to spend $100 if it had to be spent on himself?
[42:44] Appreciation for the unique and profound moments and perspective that Marcus and John get to experience in life
[45:50] “Overwhelming Odds” written by John’s parents 

Resources:
Learn more about John and his story: www.JohnOlearyInspires.com
Read John’s first #1 best-selling book, “On Fire”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/on-fire-book/
Read John’s second #1 best-selling book, “In Awe”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/in-awe-book/
Read “Overwhelming Odds”, by John’s parents, Susan and Denny O’Leary: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/overwhelming-odds-book/
Listen to John’s incredible, “Live Inspired Podcast”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/
Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-leary-08b2805/
Connect with John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jolearyinspires
Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/
Connect with Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusEngel
Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast

Learn about John O’Leary:
John O’Leary, Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker 
Expected to die. Now teaching others how to truly live. 
In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.
This epic story of survival (first showcased in 2008 with his parents’ acclaimed book Overwhelming Odds) has never felt more relevant than as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic together.
Today, John is the author of the #1 National Bestselling books ON FIRE and IN AWE. The latter released in May 2020 with many saying it is the message we all need right now. John is the host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and a live and virtual event speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired.
John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

Date: 01/11/2022
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title: Episode 27 – John O’Leary: Once Expected to Die, Now Teaching Others How to Live