Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

Escaping the 81st floor on September 11, 2001, was only the beginning of Sujo John’s story. Twenty-five years after he and his pregnant wife narrowly survived the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, Sujo opens up about trauma, faith and purpose. He reflects on how his journey of survival influenced his life as a human rights advocate, and how his organization YouCanFreeUs is combating global human trafficking. Sujo shares how twenty-five years later he's determined to answer life's biggest question: What do you do with a second chance?

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From surviving a Ukrainian orphanage to becoming a 24-time Paralympic medalist, Oksana Masters embodies raw resilience. Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Oksana as she reveals how maternal love, sports, and a shift in perspective helped turn profound early trauma into an unstoppable drive, proving your past never limits your potential.

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Ben revisits his captivating conversation with Paralympic gold medalist and ESPN host Victoria Arlen as she shares her raw and triumphant journey of recovery after surviving years "locked in" her own body. Her new book, ⁠The View Is Worth It⁠, serves as a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, even after overcoming significant barriers.

Original air date: May 4, 2026
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"We turned a hideous tragedy into something positive—James wasn't saved, but we are able to save thousands of other men in his name."Clare Milford Haven and her son Harry Wentworth-Stanley discuss losing Clare's eldest son James, who took his own life in 2006. Clare has since co-founded James' Place, a charity that provides rapid specialist support for men in suicidal crisis.
They highlight the impact of suicide on families, the challenges of recognizing and addressing mental health issues in men, and the importance of fostering supportive environments for those in crisis.

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Military veteran and urban warfare expert John Spencer discusses his forthcoming book 20 Times I Almost Died: Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival. He explains how facing extreme stress reveals human character, why resilience is about refusing to quit in the face of crisis, and how humility can often be a powerful form of strength in high-stakes environments.

John also explores the fine line between bravery and bravado and how navigating near-death experiences shapes your purpose and personal code for life.

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