Rock Bottom Podcast
Hosted by Rock Bottom
Two hosts interview guests who have survived a 'health horror story'—from strokes to chronic illness—and explore how they found a new purpose.
This is a long-form interview show where the hosts unpack a single person's traumatic medical experience. Episodes are structured as a narrative of survival, beginning with the onset of symptoms, hitting a 'rock bottom' (often involving a near-death experience or dire diagnosis), and concluding with how the guest rebuilt their life, frequently with a new mission to help others.
“Unlike many health podcasts that focus on preventative wellness, this show dives directly into the raw, often frightening details of a medical crisis. Its tight focus on 'health horror stories' and the subsequent pivot in a survivor's life gives it a unique, dramatic, and ultimately hopeful angle.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux, The Rock Bottom Podcast shares inspiring stories of survival from severe health crises. Each episode features a guest who has navigated a life-altering medical journey, focusing on their 'rock bottom' moment and the resilience and transformation that followed. The show is presented by Jigsaw Health, a dietary supplement company where Sullivan is the CEO and Leroux is the Director of Media.
Credentials & credits
- Patrick Sullivan Jr. (Host, CEO of Jigsaw Health)
- Ashley Leroux (Host, Director of Media at Jigsaw Health)
- Darlene Santore (Guest): Board-Certified Occupational Therapist, Mental Skills Coach
- Ashley Bannick (Guest): Founder of Samara Health
Other ventures
- Jigsaw Health
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Stroke Therapist Became The PatientJun 26, 2026 · 46s
- 02Doctors Told Her She Couldn’t Have KidsJun 24, 2026 · 46s
- 03“Hope” Means ThisJun 22, 2026 · 28s
- 04She Thought She Was Watching Herself DieJun 19, 2026 · 51s
- 05The Chiropractor Caused Her StrokeJun 18, 2026 · 59s
- 06Misdiagnosed as a Brain TumorJun 17, 2026 · 23s
- 07From Stroke Survivor to NBA Mindset Coach: Coach Dar | Ep25Jun 17, 2026 · 52 min
- 08Stage 4 Endometriosis Nearly Destroyed Her Organs | Ashley Banek | Ep24Jun 3, 2026 · 1h 41m
Notable episodes
- 01From Stroke Survivor to NBA Mindset Coach: Coach Dar | Ep25
A guest details how a routine chiropractic adjustment led to a stroke and a complete re-evaluation of her life, eventually leading her to become a mindset coach for professional athletes.
- 02Stage 4 Endometriosis Nearly Destroyed Her Organs | Ashley Banek | Ep24
Details a guest's harrowing, multi-year journey to get a proper diagnosis for debilitating endometriosis after being repeatedly dismissed by doctors, highlighting the issue of medical gaslighting.
What you'll be asked on this show
The interview typically begins by asking the guest to take the listeners back to their 'rock bottom' moment, immediately establishing the stakes. The hosts then guide the guest chronologically through their health crisis, using questions to clarify medical terminology, the sequence of events, and the emotional impact of diagnoses and setbacks. They often ask what was going through the guest's mind or how they felt at specific low points. The conversation connects the traumatic experience to the guest's current work or mindset, framing the 'horror story' as the catalyst for their present purpose.
The show opens with its signature tagline about sharing 'health horror stories that inspire'. The hosts, Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux, let the guest narrate their story with minimal interruption, primarily interjecting with clarifying questions about medical timelines and the guest's emotional state at key moments.
Questions Rock Bottom keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Rock Bottom reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Take us back to your rock bottom moment.”
This is often the opening question, used to set the narrative's starting point and emotional stakes.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What thoughts were going through your head at that time?”
The hosts ask this to probe the guest's internal state during a particularly intense part of their story.
process
2- Q.01
“What kind of tests or scans were doctors offering you?”
This question is used to understand the specifics of the diagnostic process, especially in cases of misdiagnosis.
- Q.02
“What have you done differently since then?”
Asked near the end to understand the long-term changes the guest has made to their life or health.
personal
2- Q.01
“What were you feeling when you received the bad news?”
A frequent question to explore the emotional toll of a difficult diagnosis or surgical outcome.
- Q.02
“So you were walking around with [a specific condition] for [a period of time]?”
A clarifying question used to emphasize a shocking or dramatic detail in the guest's story.
relationships
1- Q.01
“How did you and your family navigate that?”
This question explores the relational impact of the health crisis beyond just the patient.
advice
1- Q.01
“What is [the medical condition]?”
The hosts ask for a simple definition of the guest's condition to educate the audience.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Did you ever push yourself too far because of your mindset?”
This question explores the potential downsides or complexities of a strong, resilient mindset.
Signature segments
- · Opening: "Welcome to The Rock Bottom Podcast... where we share health horror stories that inspire."
- · Asking guests to define their medical condition for the audience
- · Focusing on the 'rock bottom' moment
- · Connecting the health crisis to a new life purpose
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically survivors of a severe, often misdiagnosed or sudden, medical event like a stroke or chronic illness. Many have since become advocates, coaches, or entrepreneurs in the health space as a direct result of their experience.
- Darlene Santore ("Coach Dar")on From Stroke Survivor to NBA Mindset Coach: Coach Dar | Ep25
- Ashley Bannickon Stage 4 Endometriosis Nearly Destroyed Her Organs | Ashley Banek | Ep24
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is presented by and is a content marketing effort for Jigsaw Health, a magnesium supplement company. The hosts are executives at the company, and the show's focus on health stories aligns with the sponsor's brand.
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People also ask
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form interview podcast where hosts Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux interview one guest per episode about their experience surviving a major health crisis.
- Who are the hosts?
- The hosts are Patrick Sullivan Jr. (CEO of Jigsaw Health) and Ashley Leroux (Director of Media at Jigsaw Health).
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes.
- How can I be a guest on the podcast?
- The show has a public Google Form for guest applications to share a 'health horror story that inspires'.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- What is the podcast's connection to Jigsaw Health?
- The podcast is presented by Jigsaw Health, a supplement company. The two hosts are the company's CEO and Director of Media.
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