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What Do You Do When the Pain Hits—Hard?

In this video, I let the camera keep rolling during three unexpected bursts of pain. Why? Because resilience doesn’t wait for perfect conditions—it shows up in real time. This is what that looks like.

Summer of Resilience 2025

If you’re living with chronic pain, navigating grief, or just worn down by stress, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep doing it on your own. The Summer of Resilience is a 10-week, online small-group program with Rick, starting the week of July 10.

Beyond Endurance: Embracing Pain as a Catalyst for Personal Growth

In The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Rick Cram about the PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST method and resilience.

Rick Shares How to Turn Pain into Power

I had the honor of being a guest on The Unstuck Movement podcast with Rob Z. Wentz—a conversation full of heart, purpose, and practical insight for anyone navigating chronic pain, grief, or is feeling stuck.

My Spoonie Sisters Podcast: #PlanToBeYourBest with Chronic Pain

Jenni Weaver hosts Rick Cram on her podcast, “My Spoonie Sisters” for a conversation about a journey with pain AND resilience and the PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST method, including insights you can apply.

The Doctor Said, “No Christmas at Home” Then the Power of Focus Arrived

Here’s the story of how I was transformed by an experience after the third knee surgery and the lesson it offers all of us for using the power of focus in our resilience.

Transforming Pain into Resilience: Rick’s Journey of Growth

Rick is the guest on the #1 ranked podcast for small business marketing. “Imagine facing a life-altering injury and turning that pain into a powerful tool for growth. Our guest, Rick, did just that after a football injury left him grappling with chronic pain.” – Steve Ramona.