Rediscovering Passion: How a Health Scare Changed Pete Stavros' Life

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone sits down with Peter J Stavros to discuss how a significant health scare in 2011 led to a life-changing career transformation from law to writing. Pete opens up about his difficult journey with ulcerative colitis and the three surgeries he underwent, while also sharing his insights on navigating such health challenges and the importance of pursuing one's passion.

About the Guest: Peter J. Stavros is a writer and attorney, and the author of the novel, The Thing About My Uncle (BHC Press), as well as three short story collections and a novella. His work has also been featured in anthologies, newspapers, and magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, The Boston Globe Magazine and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Peter earned a BA in English from Duke University, where he received the Newman Ivey White Award for Fiction, and studied creative writing on a graduate level at Emerson College and Harvard University. Originally from Queens, New York, he now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and their rescue Golden Retriever, Molly. Main Topics Covered:

Pete's transition from law to writing after a severe health scare
The impact and challenges of ulcerative colitis
Pete's recovery journey and the surgeries involved
The emotional and professional reevaluation post-health crisis
Pete's approach to writing his first published book

Quote from the Episode: "Interestingly, as sick as I was, I just had this feeling that something good was going to come out of this." - Peter J. Stavros

Timestamps:

[00:00:04] Introduction and welcome
[00:00:17] Pete's location and hobbies
[00:01:04] Pete's background and pastimes
[00:02:18] Discussion on Pete's health scare
[00:03:52] Details about Pete's condition and diagnosis
[00:04:13] Understanding ulcerative colitis
[00:08:17] Transitioning after surgery
[00:15:23] Reflecting on mindset during recovery
[00:21:17] Writing the novel and career change
[00:24:46] The book "The Thing About My Uncle"
[00:27:33] Connecting with Pete Stavros online
[00:28:24] Rapid-fire questions and wrap up

For more information, connect with Pete Stavros through his website: at www.peterjstavros.com.

You can find his novel, The Thing About My Uncle (BHC Press) -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWFK1K9G?&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwblueharves-20&linkId=d1f96cd1ac1770548174c3efdd964605&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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