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Portage County Safety Council PodcastAuthor: Portage County Safety Council
The Safety Leadership Collective is a podcast by the Portage County Safety Council, bringing people together to elevate workplace safety, leadership, and well-being. Based in Ravenna, Ohio, we spark meaningful conversations with safety and leadership experts from across the nationsharing insights, inspiration, and practical ideas that help build stronger cultures and safer workplaces for all. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, How To, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Leaking Strength: From Bedridden to Record-Breaker
Episode 137
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
Episode 317: Justin Deflumeri, the CEO of Optimal Safety Inspections, shares his harrowing story of a botched lumbar puncture that caused a CSF leak, leaving him bedridden for months before finding expert treatment and reclaiming his life. He discusses the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, the power of perseverance—"keep digging"—and previews his book Leaking Strength while offering hope and resources for others facing long recoveries. To connect with Justin on LinkedIn, you can do so at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-deflumeri-ms-president-ceo-5271a7b8/ To learn more about Optimal Safety Inspections, check out their website at: https://www.optimalsafetyinspections.com/ For more information on the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website at: https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/













