Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

"You can't just take away someone's right, because you think it's something they can't do." - Hari Budha Magar

World Record breaking mountaineer and Pride of Britain winner Hari Budha Magar shares his commitment to defy all odds and continue seeking adventure despite losing his legs in 2010 to an IED in Afghanistan whilst serving with the British Army’s Ghurkha regiment.

Hari retells his journey to become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest mountain on every continent. Despite facing immense physical and mental challenges, Hari shares his mission to inspire others to tackle the "Mount Everests" in their lives.

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"Resilience is something that is built." - Robert Paylor

Motivational speaker and author of 'Paralyzed to Powerful', Robert Paylor, a former University of California, Berkeley rugby player, was paralyzed from the neck down during the 2017 National Championships. Instantaneously, an unforgettable day quickly became a pivotal moment in his life.

Despite this life-altering injury, Robert has shown incredible resilience and determination throughout his recovery process, breaking barriers that his doctors labeled impossible. He shares the mental strategies he employs to stay positive and the importance of forgiveness. 

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"Life keeps moving, so grab that opportunity now."

As 2026 kicks off, Benjamin is looking forward to the Lunar New Year as we begin the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse. He explains why now is the time to let go of the past and to seize new opportunities.

Benjamin discusses his New Year's resolutions and encourages everyone to make changes that support growth and self-improvement. He explains why the New Year is the best time to dive into new opportunities and to take action.

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“No matter how difficult your life is…you can find your way through.” 

This year on Searching for Heroes, Benjamin connected with people who endured some of life's most difficult moments and yet displayed profound resilience and unshakeable hope. Benjamin also introduced different themes to the podcast, with vulnerable and beautiful conversations on solitude, forgiveness, and rebirth.

After speaking with remarkable individuals and hearing stories from powerful guests, Benjamin revisits four conversations that truly embody the podcast.

Steve Callahan, Scarlett Lewis, Michael Franzese, and Darren Edwards generously shared their exceptional stories and offered insight into navigating some of life's most challenging situations. 

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The Ellen Maguire Foundation's Noel Maguire spends his days working as a pallbearer and nights working the overnight shift as an Upper East Side doorman in Manhattan. While juggling two jobs, Noel spends any free time he has caring for Manhattan's homeless.

Noel discusses the incredible work of The Ellen Maguire Foundation, which he founded to honor his mother who was the inspiration behind his quest to help people experiencing homelessness. He also shares why giving back to this community matters to him and how the foundation has grown since it started. 

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