{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#290: Russ Hedge \u2014 Life Happens\u2026And Then You Choose!","description":"This week on Mike\u2019D Up!, Russ Hedge returns with a story of resilience, faith, and redemption. After facing stage four melanoma and the brutal realities of treatment, Russ shares how his strong faith helped him navigate through uncertainty and battle fear. He recently received the incredible news that he is cancer-free. But this is not only a story about surviving cancer. It\u2019s about choosing perspective when everything feels out of control. Rooted in the message of his book Life Happens\u2026Then You Choose, Russ reveals how adversity can become fuel, how mindset shapes meaning, and why hope is a decision we make daily. When we are weak, God is our strength. Beyond the diagnosis, this conversation dives into leadership, business, and relationships. It pinpoints why community always supercedes audience. An audience tunes in\u2026a real community participates. It unpacks how service builds trust, and how authentic connections always outlast forced transactional selling. Life will happen. The question is: what will you choose to do next? If you\u2019re facing a battle, building something meaningful, or searching for clarity in the middle of uncertainty, this episode will remind you that your perspective, along with strong faith, is your ultimate power. &amp;nbsp; Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Life Happens\u2026Then You Choose The Experience with Russ &amp;amp; Scott Podcast The Go-Giver How to Win Friends and Influence People  The Divine Equation My first interview with Russ &amp;nbsp; Connect with Russ:&amp;nbsp; Website Book Podcasts LinkedIn Facebook&amp;nbsp; YouTube&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Connect with Mike: Linktree &amp;nbsp; SPONSORS: Social Chameleon | Transform Your Podcast &amp;nbsp; AFFILIATES: Libsyn: First Month FREE with Promo Code BEGREAT  Riverside | This interview was recorded on Riverside &amp;nbsp; Want to become a show sponsor or affiliate? Email mike@socialchameleon.us &amp;nbsp; Copyright \u00a9 2026 Mike\u2019D Up! with Mike DiCioccio | For permission to use this content in any way, please email mike@socialchameleon.us ","author_name":"MIKE'D UP!","author_url":"https:\/\/mikeduppodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40259715\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199052865"}