Topic: Ironman

3 chapters across the catalog

You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 1:49 - 4:10

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

Colin Owensby, Professional Model and Ironman Athlete Introduction

Guest Colin Owensby is introduced as a professional model for Armani and Zegna, a Hollywood body double, and an Ironman triathlete. Jensen reveals he used Claude AI to help draft the introduction, which highlights Owensby's recovery from a fractured spine at age 15. Owensby joins the show from California to discuss resilience and his unconventional life path.

You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 24:16 - 26:50

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

Bald Eagle Omens, Spiritual Presence During Ironman Races

During the 80-mile mark of a 112-mile Ironman bike leg, Colin Owensby encountered two bald eagles, which he interpreted as a spiritual omen to keep pushing. He and his father view the appearance of these birds as a recurring sign of support from the universe or his late brother. Jensen shares a similar sentiment regarding the perceived presence of his late mother during difficult moments.

You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 1:07:50 - 1:10:49

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

Intentional Goal Setting, Fulfillment and Overcoming Obstacles

Owensby explains the importance of intentional goal setting as a means of achieving fulfillment. He shares a recent story from an Ironman training ride where a downed electric wire blocked his path while he was out of water. Instead of quitting, he used the situation as a problem-solving exercise, illustrating how moving toward a goal provides the energy to overcome unexpected hurdles.