An Unexpected Friendship That Changed Their Lives

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Adversity to Ascension

Dr.Sandra Cox

11 episodes

2 weeks ago

As a psychiatrist, I have listened to and treated thousands of people over the past 30 years from all walks of life. I have worked with the most desperate of the unhoused, addicted, criminally insane, people who have lost their physical health, material possessions, and loved ones, those functioning in their lives with mild to severe mood and anxiety disorders, and those whose maladies consist of complaints on a mundane and inconsequential level. In each category, some find ways to cope and overcome their challenges, while others are utterly devastated by their circumstances, sinking into des

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An Unexpected Friendship That Changed Their Lives

Adversity to Ascension

1 hour 4 minutes 18 seconds

10 months ago

An Unexpected Friendship That Changed Their Lives

Welcome to Adversity to Ascension, the podcast where we explore how life’s challenges can be transformed into meaning and success. In this episode, Dr. Sandra Cox sits down with Jeff Comerchero and Eli Radford—an unlikely pair whose friendship defies stereotypes and societal expectations.

Jeff, a former mayor of Temecula, Vietnam veteran, and CEO of a billion-dollar real estate development company, spent most of his life as a staunch conservative. Eli, originally known as Liz, has since transitioned and now identifies as non-binary. Their story, captured in their book The Old Man and the Queer, is one of personal growth, unexpected friendship, and the power of open-mindedness.

In this episode, they discuss:
✅ How their friendship began despite political and social differences
✅ Jeff’s personal transformation in understanding gender identity
✅ Eli’s journey navigating family expectations and societal norms
✅ The challenges and victories of the LGBTQ+ community today
✅ The importance of breaking down barriers and fostering understanding

This conversation is a testament to the idea that real change happens when we are willing to listen, learn, and challenge our own perspectives.

📖 Get their book, The Old Man and the Queer:
🔗 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Queer-Transformative-Retired/dp/B0CWGY2D63
🔗 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-old-man-and-the-queer-jeff-comerchero/1145027398
🔗 Website: https://theoldmanandthequeer.com/

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