Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast - Rustin Hughes

Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Rustin Hughes

Turning Pain and Loss Into Triumph and Purpose

Rustin Hughes joins us this week to share his incredible story of pain and loss and how he turned it into triumph and purpose. Rustin is a Jesus follower, United States Army Veteran, above the knee amputee, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and Para Jiu-Jitsu champion. Rustin is a multiple time MMA competitor with a record of 4-0, and is the owner of B-Bold Adaptive Living. Rustin founded Nub Jitsu, a program designed to help jiu jitsu practitioners who have had an amputation as well as their coaches.

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Highlights From The Episode

Time: [00:00:25]

Connecting with Mutual Friends

Time: [00:02:03]

Military Background and Joining the Army

Time: [00:03:44]

Stationed in Germany and Deployment to Yugoslavia

Time: [00:06:22]

Different Rules of Engagement and Observing, Monitoring, and Reporting

Time: [00:08:04]

Concerns about International Incidents and Optics

Time: [00:09:33]

Lack of News Coverage and Appreciating Being in the United States

Time: [00:11:05]

Transitioning out of the Army and Moving to Fort Collins

Time: [00:12:46]

Working in Landscaping and Transitioning to Plumbing

Time: [00:14:03]

Reconnecting with Girlfriend and Discovery of Brain Tumor

Time: [00:14:16]

Personal challenges and health struggles

Time: [00:15:56]

Coping with loss and finding support

Time: [00:17:48]

Pursuing culinary school and career plans

Time: [00:19:23]

Leg pain and medical diagnosis

Time: [00:21:13]

Unexpected news about a blood clot

Time: [00:22:44]

Medical treatment options and uncertainty

Time: [00:25:10]

Emotional pain and frustration

Time: [00:27:09]

Exploring the possibility of amputation

Time: [00:28:40]

Decision-making process and surgery

Time: [00:30:05]

Seeking medical help for post-surgery complications

Time: [00:30:08]

Initial Infection and Surgery

Time: [00:31:32]

Discussion about amputation possibility

Time: [00:33:02]

Wake up to find knee amputated

Time: [00:35:35]

Turning Point and Idea for Nonprofit

Time: [00:36:30]

Difficulty in Learning to Ride a Bike

Time: [00:38:21]

Frustrations and Challenges with Prosthetic Leg

Time: [00:41:09]

Struggles in a Hotel and Decision to Quit Pain Medication

Time: [00:42:54]

Quitting Opiates Cold Turkey

Time: [00:43:07]

Multiple Medications and Taking Control of Health Decisions

Time: [00:44:39]

Taking Charge of Your Own Health Care

Time: [00:45:11]

Overcoming Challenges in Walking Rehabilitation

Time: [00:46:02]

Humorous Reflections on Disability

Time: [00:46:26]

Terms for Two-Legged Individuals

Time: [00:47:04]

Finding Strength in Prayer and Faith

Time: [00:50:01]

Discovering Boxing as a Vent for Frustration

Time: [00:52:59]

Embarking on a-Mile Handcycle Ride

Time: [00:54:02]

Nub Jitsu: Turning Disability into an Advantage

Time: [00:56:06]

Defying Expectations and Pursuing a Black Belt

Time: [00:57:53]

The Global Reach and Impact of Para Jiu Jitsu

Time: [00:58:11]

Growing in Jiu Jitsu

Time: [00:59:38]

Weight Loss with One Leg

Time: [01:00:21]

The Benefits of Jiu Jitsu

Time: [01:02:11]

Learning Jiu Jitsu Together

Time: [01:04:26]

Overcoming Challenges and Doubts

Time: [01:05:39]

Encouragement for Those at their Breaking Point

Time: [01:07:34]

Finding Strength in Prayer

Time: [01:09:12]

Embracing Change and God's Plan

Time: [01:09:55]

Jeremiah 20:9-11 - A Verse of Hope

Time: [01:10:48]

Closing Remarks and Farewell