Drawing from both military service and personal health battles, Glenn shares how discipline, communication, and mindset helped him navigate one of life’s most difficult challenges – a cancer diagnosis and the painful waiting that comes with uncertainty.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How military experiences shaped Glenn’s mindset
The emotional impact of receiving a cancer diagnosis
Why waiting for medical answers can be one of the hardest parts
The importance of communication and building a strong support system
How resilience can be developed during life’s toughest battles
Lessons on hope, perspective, and thriving after trauma
This conversation offers encouragement to anyone navigating health challenges, uncertainty, or major life transitions.
🎧 Listen now for a powerful story of courage, leadership, and resilience in the face of the unknown
Key Moments:
01:14 Dad’s military career journey
06:13 Troop numbers debate in Gulf War
10:21 Career progression to law firm partner
11:54 Cancer diagnosis and forced retirement
15:16 Living with positivity through cancer
20:48 Medical incident during Wyoming trip
21:32 The biking accident and stroke
24:55 Communication and healthcare treatments
About the guest :
Glenn Sturm is a retired military officer, attorney, four-time bestselling author, and cancer survivor whose life story is rooted in resilience and purpose. After serving more than 30 years in the military and earning his law degree with honors from the University of Florida, his life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with incurable cancer.
For the past 17 years, Glenn has lived with cancer while undergoing continuous chemotherapy, gaining powerful insights on navigating uncertainty, managing energy, and finding hope during life’s toughest seasons. Through authentic storytelling and lived experience, he helps others facing adversity redefine strength, purpose, and what it means to truly keep moving forward.
Website : https://glennsturm.com/