The Adaptable Octopus
Riding the Waves of Life with Resilience and Grace
Life’s waves don’t wait — and Blair Riggs has learned to ride them with courage, creativity, and heart. Born with Cerebral Palsy and raised in a home where calm waters were rare, she discovered that real strength isn’t about standing still — it’s about moving with the tide.
Now a single mother, storyteller, and podcaster, Blair turns every challenge into an opportunity to grow and connect. In The Adaptable Octopus, she dives deep into resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of finding your flow when life keeps changing
Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! Today, Blair talks with guest Cathy Garland about how to tell if a dream or vision is from God.
How to know if a dream is from God or something else
The story of Joseph and trusting God through hard times
Setting boundaries and knowing when God is leading you
Why God uses challenges to shape us
Learning to surrender your dreams to Him
Stay anchored in who God is—and let Him lead you.
Thanks for listening to The Adaptable Octopus! Subscribe, share, and stay adaptable. 💛
In this episode:Cathy’s big reminder:
21 Nov 2025
“Breaking Barriers: Wrestling, Media, and Living with CP”
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of The Adaptable Octopus, Blair sits down with wrestler, storyteller, and Dj Jeremy Huggins for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human.
Jeremy and Blair open up about their shared experience navigating the world with Cerebral Palsy, offering a candid look at what it’s really like to build a career in media while living with a disability. From early inspirations to on-set obstacles to unexpected triumphs, they compare notes on the challenges that shaped them—and the victories that still make them proud today.
7 Nov 2025
The Secret of Life with Robert Toler
The Adaptable Octopus
Episode: The Secret of Life with Robert Toler
What if the secret to life isn’t control — but peace?
In this powerful episode, Blair Riggs and Robert Toler get real about finding faith, confidence, and calm when life gets messy. Their honest stories and hard-earned wisdom will remind you that you can rise, rebuild, and thrive — no matter what.
Listen if you want to:
🌊 Find peace in chaos
💪 Turn pain into purpose
❤️ Strengthen your faith
Plus: Blair announces The Adaptable Octopus is heading to PodFest 2026!
Quote of the Episode:
“Ride the waves, dance with the tides, and always keep thriving.”
🎧 Press play — and rediscover your strength and your peace.
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