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#64 The Ultimate Comeback: How She Lost 130 lbs, Overcame Illness, and, Conquered a 140 Mile Ultra Run
March 11, 2025

#64 The Ultimate Comeback: How She Lost 130 lbs, Overcame Illness, an…

Tara Tulley’s story is an ode to the power of resilience, determination, and self-belief. At 45 years old, she stood at the start line of a grueling 140-mile ultra-marathon—not as a runner, but as a spectator. Weighing over 2...

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#63 Beyond Two Guinness Surfing Records: How Shawn Dollar Overcame Traumatic Brain Injury
March 4, 2025

#63 Beyond Two Guinness Surfing Records: How Shawn Dollar Overcame Tr…

“Fear doesn’t have to destroy you—it can become rocket fuel if you learn to harness it. That mindset carried me through big waves and even bigger challenges on land.” In this episode, we dive deep with Shawn Dollar , a big-wa...

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#62 One Mile at a Time: The Healing Power of Movement and How You Can Fight Mental Decline
Feb. 25, 2025

#62 One Mile at a Time: The Healing Power of Movement and How You Can…

“Get people outside. Let them walk, let them move. And if they can’t, do it in a wheelchair. Fresh air and movement—at any level—still have the power to bring joy, connection, and even a little bit of who they once were.” ​ I...

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#61 93 Days Alone On The Ocean - When There’s Nowhere Else to Go
Feb. 18, 2025

#61 93 Days Alone On The Ocean - When There’s Nowhere Else to Go

At 50, Chris Bertish has built his life on pushing the boundaries of human endurance. From conquering Mavericks with no sleep and borrowed gear to paddling 4,600 miles across the Atlantic solo , his story is proof that commit...

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#60 Reversing Time: Aging Is Your Superpower To Break Through Limits
Feb. 11, 2025

#60 Reversing Time: Aging Is Your Superpower To Break Through Limits

"We can be younger by tomorrow—iit's about how we choose to move, think, and approach life with intention. Every day is an opportunity to grow stronger, more resilient, and more connected to what truly matters." 🙌🏾 Lisa Smith-Batchen is a living legend in the world of endurance sports. Lisa’s achie…

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#59 Best of 2024 Part II
Feb. 4, 2025

#59 Best of 2024 Part II

🎙️ Ageless Athlete Podcast is back with Part 2 of our Best of 2024 series! In this special episode, we revisit some of the most powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring conversations from the past year. If Part 1 was about ...

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#58 Overcoming Limits: Steve McClure’s Unorthodox Methods For Peak Performance at 54
Jan. 28, 2025

#58 Overcoming Limits: Steve McClure’s Unorthodox Methods For Peak Pe…

Steve McClure is one of Britain’s most accomplished rock climbers, and at 54, still continuing to climb at an elite level, defying the notion that performance inevitably drops with age. We dive into his unconventional trainin...

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#57 Best Of 2024 - Part I
Jan. 21, 2025

#57 Best Of 2024 - Part I

Excited for this special look back at the most inspiring moments of 2024! Host Kush Khandelwal revisits powerful conversations with athletes and adventurers who’ve challenged limits, overcome adversity, and redefined resilien...

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#56 The $101M Global Race to Redefine Aging
Jan. 14, 2025

#56 The $101M Global Race to Redefine Aging

What if aging didn’t have to mean decline? What if the years ahead could be just as vibrant as your youth—if not more so? In this week’s episode of Ageless Athlete , Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President of Health at XPRIZE...

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#55 Impossible To Possible: Build That Toughness That Can Help You Overcome Even Cancer
Jan. 7, 2025

#55 Impossible To Possible: Build That Toughness That Can Help You Ov…

“During chemo, I could have stayed on the couch binge-watching Netflix. Instead, I chose to walk 500 meters, then build from there. Every step reminded me that I could still fight and get stronger.” ​ In this episode of The A...

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#54 Discovering Longevity: I Applied These 10 Surprising Lessons From Top Athletes
Jan. 1, 2025

#54 Discovering Longevity: I Applied These 10 Surprising Lessons From…

In this episode, I reflect on 10 surprising and powerful lessons I’ve learned from some of the world’s top adventure athletes. From reframing fear to finding joy, embracing awe to chasing big dreams, these lessons have reshap...

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#53: Caroline Paul Revisited -  Reframe Fear as a Tool For Growth
Dec. 24, 2024

#53: Caroline Paul Revisited - Reframe Fear as a Tool For Growth

As we step into a new year, there’s no better time to revisit this transformative conversation with Caroline Paul—firefighter, adventurer, and NYT best-selling author. In this episode, Caroline shares practical strategies to ...

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#52 Endless Summer: Wingnut's Proven Formula for Staying Active, Balanced, and Stoked at Any Age
Dec. 17, 2024

#52 Endless Summer: Wingnut's Proven Formula for Staying Active, Bala…

Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, is the star of Endless Summer II and one of surfing’s most iconic longboarders. Wingnut takes us behind the scenes of the movie that shaped surf culture and shares timeless lessons on living a balanced, joyful, and active life. Whether you’re a surfer or simply someone seek…

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#51 No Wetsuit, 43 Degree Water, And 17 Hours Non-Stop, To Make History With The First Swim To Shark Island
Dec. 10, 2024

#51 No Wetsuit, 43 Degree Water, And 17 Hours Non-Stop, To Make Histo…

""Swimming in 43-degree water with no wetsuit, knowing sharks could be nearby, pushes every cell in your body to scream for warmth and safety. But that’s where mental toughness comes in. You break it down—30 minutes at a time—pushing past the pain and fear to discover another level of yourself."🌊 A…

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#50 Eat Better, Live Longer: What You Are Getting Wrong About Protein
Dec. 3, 2024

#50 Eat Better, Live Longer: What You Are Getting Wrong About Protein

"When you understand nutrition isn’t about specific food choices, you stop chasing the trends"🥗💪🏾 n this episode of The Ageless Athlete Podcast, I sit down with EC Synkowski, the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the groundbreaking 800-Gram Challenge. EC’s no-nonsense, science-back…

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#49 Wayne Willoughby — From Severe Disability to Climbing the World’s Biggest Walls (Revisited)
Nov. 26, 2024

#49 Wayne Willoughby — From Severe Disability to Climbing the World’s…

"It's not easy for me just to make it through your average day, like I almost fall over and do fall over just in my kitchen trying to make dinner. But if I'm still able to accomplish these things that are seen as goals... it enriches my life in so many different ways." 🙌🏽 We're thrilled to bring ba…

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#47 The Lifewish Mindset: Masterclass From A Big Wall Speed Climber On Replacing Fear With Wonder
Nov. 12, 2024

#47 The Lifewish Mindset: Masterclass From A Big Wall Speed Climber O…

"Living with purpose and humor creates a ‘lifewish’—celebrating every day and, if you’re lucky enough to climb high, bringing someone along with you.”🏔️ Today's guest is none other than the legendary Timmy O’Neill. For those of you who know his name, you'll recognize the extraordinary feats he’s ac…

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#46 How To Break Free From Limiting Beliefs: Tips for Building Resilience, and Finding Self-Worth Beyond Athletic Performance
Nov. 5, 2024

#46 How To Break Free From Limiting Beliefs: Tips for Building Resili…

Heather Heynen is a licensed mental health therapist, life coach, and the voice behind the excellent Weight Loss and Wellness For Real podcast. At 50, she passionately rock climbs and bike packs and shares why she finds it im...

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#45 Ben Moon — Rediscovering Peak Form at 50 and the Long Arc of Mastery
Oct. 29, 2024

#45 Ben Moon — Rediscovering Peak Form at 50 and the Long Arc of Mast…

Thrilled today to speak with Ben Moon, the man who has defined and redefined what’s possible in climbing for decades. From pioneering world-class routes to creating game-changing training tools, Ben’s journey is a testament t...

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#44 Five Commandments for Lifelong Performance: Secrets from Elite Athletes for Longevity in Sport and Life
Oct. 23, 2024

#44 Five Commandments for Lifelong Performance: Secrets from Elite At…

Today's episode is a bit different. We dive into the 5 Commandments that athletes follow to achieve lasting success and performance in their sports. Drawing wisdom from legends like Craig DeMartino , Juliet Starrett , Marshal...

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#43 Lynn Hill — The Greatest Female Rock Climber in History, on Legacy, Letting Go, and What Comes Next
Oct. 15, 2024

#43 Lynn Hill — The Greatest Female Rock Climber in History, on Legac…

Imagine standing at the base of El Capitan in the early 1990s. The Nose, one of the most famous and daunting climbing routes in the world, stretches nearly 3,000 feet above you. At this time, no one—not even the best climbers...

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#42 Winning Later in Life — What True Resilience Really Looks Like
Oct. 8, 2024

#42 Winning Later in Life — What True Resilience Really Looks Like

"It wasn’t about what I couldn’t do; it was about what I could do. After my injury, I was focused on recovery and doing whatever was possible—like swimming every day. It’s all about the attitude you bring to the situation." 🚵🏽​ Mountain biking legend **David Wiens**, is not only celebrated for his …

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$42 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Great Odds To Enable Outdoor Access For Us All
Oct. 1, 2024

$42 Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Great O…

Katherine Hayes Rodriguez is a pioneer in adaptive sports who has spent nearly 50 years making the outdoors accessible for all. From her early days as a ski instructor in the 1970s to becoming a leader in adaptive skiing and ...

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#40 A Different Path: How The Outdoors & Community Changed My Life
Sept. 24, 2024

#40 A Different Path: How The Outdoors & Community Changed My Life

In a unique twist, Ageless Athlete host Kush Khandelwal steps out from behind the mic and becomes the guest for the first time! Interviewed by Heather Heynen on her Weight Loss and Wellness For Real podcast, Kush opens up abo...

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