Inky Johnson on His Paralyzing Football Injury & Turning Heartbreak into Purpose | The Pivot Podcast

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Athlete turned motivational speaker Inky Johnson joins The Pivot in an inspirational and touching conversation. Known for his motivational talks and being a man admired by many for his enthusiasm in life, perspective on challenges and making the most of every situation, Inky talks about what helped shape him into the man, husband and father he is today.
Sharing the details of the unforgettable day where a routine play on the field changed his life forever, Inky describes the moment he realized he would never be able to play football again. Taking us through the exact play on the field to waking up around his teammates realizing he couldn't move to the urgency of the ER doctors when he realized he may not make it...this conversation carries so much emotion and powerful moments that will be life altering.
An emotional Ryan, Fred and Channing ask how he has been able to recover and stay so positive when the sacrifices have been so great. Looking at his injury as a life blessing has been hard but also rewarding in making the pivot and finding his purpose.
Along the journey, the people and many athletes Inky has impacted have been numerous from his time on coaching staffs to now touring as a speaker. In particular, Inky opens up about his close brotherhood with former NFL standout Eric Berry who wore #29 in honor of Inky and the two remained close as Inky overcame his own obstacles and in turn, he was there to help Eric through his cancer fight and returning to the field.
Inky stresses that we may not be able to control our circumstances but we can control how we adapt, adjust and move forward...always willing to be stronger than the strongest excuse. A new episode of The Pivot drops every Tuesday at Noon eastern and special drops on Friday afternoons.

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@antoniopetties9341 2 года назад

I had a stroke 7yrs ago and dove deeper into coaching football because I felt I could help young black players understand overcoming adversity so God bless this interview

@ogspainkz 2 года назад

Start making content your story and overcoming your obstacle can maybe help someone

@antoniopetties9341 2 года назад

@@ogspainkz I have a Spokenword Piece I'm finishing up now so it'll be out here soon

@Beantown-ld1sg 2 года назад

God bless

@2Smoovv 2 года назад

Make a youtube brudda a lot of us younger guys will tune in

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿☀️🙏🏿🛡⚔️👑⭐️🩸

@peewee63 2 года назад

One of the most underrated blessing is leaving your house and making it back home everyday! The whole interview was very inspirational! Much love & respect!!!

@haverty927 2 года назад

I appreciate more every day

@hebrewharv8018 2 года назад

This is why all my sentences end with “if it be the Lords Will”

@1theonezman 2 года назад

BIG FACTS!!!!

@boxbrown4755 4 месяца назад

Amen

@ChelseaWaddell-l7i 3 месяца назад

That is my prayer between me and my spouse in the mornings - bless us and our family and friends throughout the day to make it home at the end.

@b.o.1951 2 года назад

Mr Inky Johnson has been an inspiration of mines for years now. Much appreciation for having this gentleman on.

@Rodnyet 2 года назад

Inky Johnson is such an inspiration and we all can learn so much from him and his experiences. I'm so glad you all had him as a guest on the podcast. Still winning 🙌🏾🙌🏾

@lynetebailey8051 2 года назад

The best interview ever, I thought Mike Tomlin was great but this one here was just simply AMAZING. His wife is the beautiful strong woman that he needs. His family is his world and so glad he didn’t quit. Bless you all. These young boys need this man in their lives.

@edwardwratherjr3781 2 года назад

Bruh!!! Inky Johnson changed my life his story showed me what living faith looks like!!!! Thank you guys for this conversation

@jalenshands7538 Год назад

I.J🙏🏾🤎 been the inspiration and influence that people always forget to remember. I pray I can meet him one day 💯🤞🏾

@andone560 2 года назад

this is the most important episode of the human experience. we don't always need athletes but we will always need stories of overcoming our struggles. We need you to help build the human spirit and mind with guest like this. I'm not even done the video and I appreciate you guys. I wasn't gonna ever make it to be a pro athlete but I've had struggles like everybody else. episodes like this are the fuel to burn through the struggles

@leohendricks9993 2 года назад

This show gets better each time. He is a Great Speaker

@kplockedloaded6335 2 года назад

Bro I'm crying bro I'm thinking about my boys that love football they have no fear but I do. I grew up in the hood with nothing but my boys have everything as a man who had no father at all I don't no if im doing everything right getting them ready for the up and down in life all I can do is try my best I have 5 kings

@michaelwilson939 2 года назад

Sounds like you doing it.

@durfontaine26 2 года назад

Thank you for the show!!!!! Beautiful conversation. Great interview. Peace and blessings to y'all.

@christynechellet9436 2 года назад

I wasn’t going to watch this episode but I am so glad I did. I have never heard of inky but after hearing him speak about his injury and how he overcame adversity I am so glad I watched. Much love to you inky and to all the guys that do this podcast.

@alfonsokirk3391 2 года назад

Ink's story been one of my favorites for a long time but this might be my favorite instance hearing him speak. The passion and purpose is so deeply ingrained in his being that it's pretty much impossible to separate em all, even in a more personal setting like this... Not really sure how The Pivot manages to top itself with each episode released but I got no complaints about it. Extremely grateful for Inky and this podcast!! 🙏

@carsonstansfield6142 2 года назад

Inky came to my high school truly an inspirational human

@msaishathomas 2 года назад

This blessed me!!! Bane said, "You merely adopted the dark, I was born in it....molded by it".....adversity for some is merely something that we see aided in our shaping towards greatness.

@deyontablackwell7993 2 года назад

Nothing better than true friendship a damn brother hood with your boy having conversations I love and appreciate u guys for your content

@antwonedavis4717 2 года назад

Struggling getting through this episode eyes just keep watering. Real authenticity here! Great Listen 🙏🏽

@sanderlin33 2 года назад

Loved this episode. Inky is an amazing speaker! The way he relates in so many different ways. So many quotes that you can live by in this! Loved Inky when he was at Tennessee too!

@rslimm5570 Год назад

I saw a clip of the accidentally. Literally still watching it now and crying as a 41 year old man. I remember him at UT. I had no idea that happened. Love and strength bro

@lamonteaton3490 2 года назад

I have short attention span with all this content out here. This I watched in one sitting. Really inspired!

@romanshredzz 2 года назад

I ain’t listened to inky since I was in playin football needed this refresher

@tiffanyneal5607 2 года назад

The first 10 minutes …. This WHOLE interview!!! 💯💯💯💯💯

@Black_Architect26 2 года назад

He speaks with such conviction… I believed everything he said. He would’ve been great in the league but God had other plans. One of the best Pivot episodes ever.

@DanCBearded 2 года назад

My favorite speaker ever!

@nuggz4424 Год назад

Love you Inky! The EPITOME of Vol For Life! GBO

@TheLoco228 2 года назад

Thank you for this interview.. Thank you, I have similar adversity, Thank you.🙏🏾

@q.lam64 Год назад

Great edition of The Pivot! Inky left spit out so many valuable nuggets on every day life. What a profound Pivot in life this young man has experienced. He took a tragedy and made it tool to help others. ALL praise to GOD!! Blessings to you my brother in all your future endeavors.

@chrisbirch7735 2 года назад

Incredible!!! So many nuggets!!! Thank you!!!

@emont524 2 года назад

this interview brung me to tears multiple times, such a great episode!

@samb9072 2 года назад

I love Inky Johnson. Love that the Pivot brought him on. Need to get Eric Berry on there.

@bthom5670 2 года назад

What a straight blessing! I needed to hear that interview. I have been preparing for one of the biggest interviews of my life. I've done Rehearsal after rehearsal. However, this episode reminded me of how important it is to be myself! My life experiences have given me everything I need to have a successful interview tomorrow. I'm going to give them ME! 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

@williammackinnon7837 2 года назад

I'm glad Freddy Flowers 🌹 is sticking. When I commented this should be his nickname in the beginning I saw Ryan started calling him that & just felt like a seen fan! So DOPE!

@EjCavi 2 года назад

Bruh ink dawg man you got me tearing up Every time no matter how many times I hear your story man you truly are a gift to us man all love to you my brother that Eric berry story got my ass

@cestmoi5702 Год назад

The man speaks Life.

@memberperks674 2 года назад

Fred mentioned the guys are facing some issues ...I hope there's no adversity coming their way. Keep the faith guys!! We love you'll 🖤🖤

@ChelseaWaddell-l7i 3 месяца назад

I love this show. I have never heard of Inky Johnson until now. Great spiritual motivational speaker although he dislike being called one. He motivated me into just keeping moving regardless of the situation. I always tell me to keep trying because other alternative is if you stop, you are giving the situation a chance not to happen.

@marvinhunt1049 2 года назад

I'm watching this episode and it's hitting different from the others. I'm watching these brothers and I can feel that they are going through a lot of emotions during this episode. Especially Fred, who doesn't really say much anyway, but today he seems to be in a deeper space today. I've watched Inky Johnson before and my man is someone that you not only hear but feel. This episode was different but in a very special way. Thank you guys!!!

@theprogram49 2 года назад

Great episode. I have been following Inky for years. This episode had many jewels in it.

@jacquelinebenjamin6317 2 года назад

I didn't want to watch this interview, it started right after another program I was watching . I really enjoyed it, it brought tears to my eyes and was so impacted with great encouraging stories on the outlook of life in general. Loved it 💯🙏 I was suppose to hear this interview today. God bless 🙏

@jeromebarnes5779 2 года назад

Love this . I be needing to hear this . Much respect Ink ✊🏽

@MichaelHarris-sv3zi 2 года назад

Real talk all day 💯

@contractseasonworldwide9378 2 года назад

Felt like I needed to pay admission after this thank y'all for giving us these insights for free of charge duly noted! I will pay it forward

@kennethhomer4890 4 месяца назад

I feel these brothers! I love this show!! It's nothing like this on TV

@calvinrnewby 2 года назад

Salute to Inky Johnson

@TheDocromero 2 года назад

Inky and ET( Eric Thomas) are the best. You guys need to get ET on the show. My man is an inspirational person and great speaker

@willbrown5101 2 месяца назад

I think this is the best podcast out there!

@mychalpryor2473 2 года назад

ALWAYS BE WILLING TO BE STRONGER THAN MY STRONGEST EXCUSE... 😭❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jalenlynch6325 2 года назад

I love this show but I really loved this episode props fellas

@Chrisfoxxx 2 года назад

Real East Atlanta legend!

@teamkofi2054 2 года назад

Best podcast hands down

@carleenajones3602 2 года назад

Excellent interview! Inky is the truth!

@mcegypt46 2 года назад

Inky Johnson! I love this pod more the IAA cause I know you guys wouldn’t do each other dirty like they did y’all! Much love keep grinding!

@mimibenjamin562 2 года назад

Yooooooooooo… Thank you 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@domj9446 2 года назад

From the opening question by Freddy T I'm locked in.

@nehemiahflowers6286 2 года назад

WOW, I'm speechless. If this ain't motivation!!!!

@monicamontgomery3264 2 года назад

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 greatest god bless everyone.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@jonathanfranklin294 2 года назад

THIS WAS FUCKING FIRE!!!!!! Love yall man, thanks INK!!!!

@mzchocolatedrop405 2 года назад

Absolutely an amazing episode 👏 🙌🏽 ❤️

@orbpadilla1821 2 года назад

One of da best podcast

@UptownMatt 2 года назад

Really good podcast. AND CHANNING FINALLY KEPT IT SERIOUS.

@darianmccargo-johnson5256 2 года назад

very inspiring interview.

@ramonmelendez2755 2 года назад

Amazing Episode!

@davidmasanga2316 2 года назад

Damn..this is a deep one

@Greatnessofme 2 года назад

Powerful!!!!

@rollinjeudy7878 2 года назад

GREAT 👍👍👍👍👍, THANKS FOR THIS EPISODE

@renejones2460 2 года назад

🙏🏾🙏🏾 man this was amazing

@dclay2343 2 года назад

Great episode!!!

@Cory-fr8mz 9 месяцев назад

39:06 tyrann mathieu

@ralphdrake7742 2 года назад

Amen, all day long. Well fk'n done. Thank you.

@josephmichaeljr.purcio6784 2 года назад

INKYYYY

@ghostman6693 2 года назад

Dam, for Fred to say that at the beginning things must be going on.......what’s happening? This show needs to be protected at all costs

@stowash03 Год назад

Wow! “Be willing to be stronger than your stronger excuse!!l

@manaluis4561 2 года назад

Gems 💎

@showtime3087 2 года назад

Everything happens for a reason

@TravonteColey 2 года назад

love ya INKY Go Vols Y'all gotta Get ERIC BERRY on the show PLEASE PLEASE !!!

@spearruler70 2 года назад

I was like who is Inky Johnson. And within a few minutes I realized I was listening to greatness. Everything and I mean everything Inky said was valuable information that anyone can use as motivation and inspiration. The Pivot is getting better every day. Thank you.

@lamarmiddelton600 2 года назад

Check out his speech bro this man really tough your soul

@aaronhenry9439 2 года назад

Been a Tennessee fan my whole life, so I always knew OF him... But when I found him on one of radio shows everyday I listened to before work and would give his INKspiration(what I called it lol) man it really mad me follow him close. Because if I want my 2 sons listening to anything or anyone it's this guy will explain, inspire them, and instill how to be a stand up individual, it's this man. Like you said "I was listening to greatness"!

@Carolinakid1984 2 года назад

This hit hard fam, made me cry so much because being disabled my whole life going through multiple obstacles I had to use this same mentality. Love this dude

@champcpr 2 года назад

Man I really needed this. 2020 I got shot up and ended up losing my right arm. Was in the hospital for 2 months having surgeries every 4-7 days and getting blood clots. Had to learn how to walk and use the bathroom all over again. Would drink my days away to numb the phantom limb and emotional pain. Even got to a point that I no longer felt like a "man" and actually attempted suicide by overdose and would have been successful if a friend didn't find me slump in the car. Of course I had to be Baker's acted and ended up going to a treatment center, but I've been without a drink since February 6th of this year and yeah some days are rougher than others, but I can do this shxt. And my son still accepts me regardless,says my prosthetic is like ironman lol. But appreciate y'all man ✊🏾💜 *Edit post comments* I really appreciate all of the uplifting and support, really got me in here tearing TF up... along with starting a new remote job last week, I'm starting to feel alive again. Can't thrive depending on disability ya know. But may we all not only survive, but prosper through our pivots 🙏🏾💜🙌🏾

@lifewithalimeen1464 2 года назад

Keep grinding family u got this. Never give up

@champcpr 2 года назад

@@lifewithalimeen1464 thanks bruh ✊🏾

@lynetebailey8051 2 года назад

Thank God, you got a second chance. Keep pushing you can do it. God got you and so does your tribe.

@slickway_apparel 2 года назад

This made me tear up G keep fighting homie

@nyfinest61 2 года назад

Keep your head up. A day at a time fam

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@alldatbodee1 2 года назад

The Bane reference: "You merely adopted darkness, I was born in it" FUCKED ME UP!!!! THE ABSOLUTE MOST IMPACTFUL, MOST VALUABLE EPISODE IN THE PIVOT'S YOUNG CAREER!

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿

@darrenthomas7526 2 года назад

That was a powerful statement when he said, "when things get crazy, get quiet so you can hear God"🔥🔥🔥🔥

@maclac48 2 года назад

Facts 🙏🏿

@carlosmurry3737 2 года назад

💯

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿☀️🙏🏿🛡⚔️👑⭐️🩸

@bryantsteven1994 2 года назад

💯💪🏾

@CWare33 2 года назад

Almost didn’t watch this cause I didn’t know who this was. This was the most IMPACTFUL episode ever made of the Pivot. Brought me to tears multiple times. I will be a more grateful man after watching this.

@quecreations3244 2 года назад

Watching it now. Never heard of him.

@rickycontreras7422 2 года назад

Watch his highlights and his motivation videos he’s an amazing person

@letstoastmedia3673 2 года назад

Naw Ink powerful.

@mykal615 2 года назад

Same here. Almost didn’t

@d.green225 2 года назад

By far the best episode I've ever watched

@pil0t_meechie 2 года назад

I’m currently going on a path of finding my peace. I lost my daughter May 1, 2022 & have been trying to find a peace of mind. My world has been upside down ever since, but I knew I had to Pivot. Like Inky Johnson said “Get Quiet & HEAR GOD.”

@Telady 2 года назад

I which you peace and understanding. I will pray for you this day forward that you have peace 🕊️. Continue your journey with love.

@lifewithalimeen1464 2 года назад

Im sorry for ur lost family. I understand that pain. I lost my son 07/25/2014 to a asthma attack I can't tell u the pain goes away but its gets easier with time. Find ur peace 🙏🙏

@soniagodlieb1896 2 года назад

GOD IS GREAT, BE BLESSED. PIVOT .🙏

@gailkennedy5727 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss. I pray that God continues to comfort you and overwhelms you with His love and peace.

@thechosenone4810 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss🙏

@boblansonfig3972 2 года назад

Once again.. they don’t not miss ! big ups to the Pivot podcast!!!

@wesleysheppard421 2 года назад

💯💯💯

@marcusreed5478 2 года назад

Ooooweee...What Depth, Composition and Emotional Appeal! Touching me deep within. Thank you!

@YBRL29 2 года назад

Facts they never miss

@chalo4156 2 года назад

Way better than I am athlete

@YBRL29 2 года назад

@@chalo4156 no cap and this one was deep

@cupidwilliams4718 2 года назад

This episode has all the gems and makes you put everything that’s in your life into perspective. Top Tier Content!

@simoneee31 2 года назад

So true

@lamonteaton3490 2 года назад

I sent it to most of the dudes I think could appreciate it.

@bibianaalexander1887 2 года назад

This Quote stayed on my heart" always be willing to be stronger than your strongest excuse"💯🔥🔥🔥

@kiestballa9694 2 года назад

Exactly! That one hit!

@michaelbull6631 2 года назад

Me too! That one hit different! I want that on a T-shirt!

@keybler539 2 года назад

❤awesome quote

@aaronhenry9439 2 года назад

Go follow him, he has so much talent my Favorite motivational speaker..

@BrianSuttererMD 2 года назад

Such an inspiration! Thank you for giving him such a great platform to share his story

@stephaniealston625 2 года назад

This is the show the culture didn’t even know they needed! Amazing work once again fellas

@markelbrock929 2 года назад

Facts!!!

@MrGeek847 2 года назад

I cried the whole episode just about. The part when he said about the young athletes wasting their parents hard work, or teachers hard work to get you where you are? Man!!! ✊🏾 God Bless you Brothers on Pivot!

@shantep1592 2 года назад

That part!!!!

@williamsc2429 2 года назад

Words can’t even describe how much these episodes; especially this ONE has/will be a True UPLIFTING for someone looking to transition or simply needing words of affirmation… Inky is a true GOAT 🐐💎🔥

@Solicity850 2 года назад

Yeah bro fr im very thankful for this show. I even relayed that to RC and am just thankful for this crew

@bg_philjac 2 года назад

This interview was great. It immediately made think though " I would love to see a pivot episode with Ryan Shazier" Make that happen please 🙏🏾

@wes2816 2 года назад

Oh my gosh YES!!! A Shazier episode would be amazing!

@kooooo6086 2 года назад

Literally the same thing I thought when I read the caption.

@Catchmyfadecuhs99 2 года назад

Eric berry first

@arjel210 2 года назад

Facts 🙏🏿

@orlandoseanpittman240 2 года назад

Wow!!! This brother is speaking life and gems. Am blessed to be listening to this man. God bless you Inky Johnson!!!

@Danyeah38 2 года назад

“Be stronger than your strongest excuse” Wow, definitely words to live by. Powerful show guys!!

@arjel210 2 года назад

Absolutely 🙏🏿☀️🙏🏿🛡⚔️👑⭐️🩸

@mikemarc92 2 года назад

💯💯

@NaturalBeauty4Real 2 года назад

First, Michael Beasley and now Inky Johnson…got me up in here crying! So heartfelt and dynamic. “The LORD certainly causes all things to work together for the good of those who love HIM…”Never give up, better days are here for others and still coming for the rest!

@jriley810 2 года назад

Amen!

@bballdad75 2 года назад

💯 ❤️

@guthribc 2 года назад

“Gratitude turns whatever you have into enough” -Inky Johnson (not from this interview) Amazing episode! Love Inky Johnson; His gratitude is unquestionably authentic and effortlessly inspires! Great episode fellas!

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿

@venidasmith6606 2 года назад

Blessings overflow to you Inky!

@venidasmith6606 2 года назад

Yes yes yes!

@christopherlane9700 2 года назад

Amen

@DeeDee-ik9yg 2 года назад

The was an emotional, yet powerful conversation. The pockets of my eyes were full within the first couple of minutes. Inky is living in his purpose and the prime example of... We plan, God plans and God is the BEST of planners.💞 Maaan, when I say I LOVE this show....I mean that!! It too has Purpose! Keep doin it and doin it BIG fellas!👊🏾

@eugenepinex5002 2 года назад

Facts! I have to buy a pivot t shirt 👕

@hookdahustla 2 года назад

I want to turn this off but his story keep me interested

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿

@ericjordan5794 2 года назад

Almost didn't watch this episode, didn't know who he is. But knowing you guys and knowing you ain't putting out no bull I gave it a chance. I am happy I did, Mr. Inky is very inspiring, just hearing and listening to his story can uplift anyone!

@Bzemach 2 года назад

WOW I WENT TO A FOOTBALL CAMP IN SOUTH GEORGIA WHEN I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL AND HE WAS THE SPEAKER. I WAS EVEN ABLE TO HAVE A LONG CONVERSATION WITH HIM ONE ON ONE AND HE IS SUPER INSPIRING GREAT GUEST

@alvinsmith2490 2 года назад

Man one of the best yet. Appreciate you brothers

@arjel210 2 года назад

That’s Dope

@ghart22 2 года назад

Man all three of em were fighting tears damn near the whole interview. Wild how not just a story but the presence of character Inky has touched them forreal.

@arjel210 2 года назад

Amen 🙏🏿

@sophialindsey5889 2 года назад

Ryan-"You're not Exotic" Channing-"They say, Is he Brazilian. Is he Cuban" Ryan-"No one has ever asked if you were Cuban" Channing- "Yes they did, I said Si" 🤣🤣🤣🤣OMG this started out amazing!!!