In this episode of The Todd Boffo Show, Todd sits down with Dr. Joel Glotfelty, an Emergency Medicine physician at Mayo Clinic Mankato, whose journey from struggling student to respected doctor is a testament to faith, grit, and relentless purpose.

Joel opens up about his early academic challenges, the devastating loss of his father, and the brain injury that nearly ended his dream of becoming a doctor. Through it all, he discovered how mindset, faith, and the support of others can transform failure into focus.

They discuss:

• What it’s really like behind the scenes in the ER — life, death, and compassion under pressure
• How shifting your mindset can rewire the brain and break self-imposed ceilings
• The power of faith, perseverance, and legacy in finding purpose
• How his nonprofit Finish the Race (FTR) is turning pain into purpose for others

Joel’s story reminds us that you don’t have to start somewhere great to end somewhere great — but to be great, you have to start somewhere.