Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race for the Mind!

Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

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He lost an arm and a leg in war and came back stronger than ever. In this raw conversation, veteran and athlete Noah Galloway shares how pain became his fuel, purpose became his compass, and fitness saved his life. From hitting rock bottom to finishing Spartan Races, Noah proves that your mindset—not your circumstances—defines your future. If you’re stuck, struggling, or making excuses… this episode is your wake-up call.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:51 Noah’s Early Life & Military Service 02:42 The Roadside Bomb & Life-Changing Injuries 04:26 Mental Recovery vs. Physical Recovery 06:12 Purpose-Driven Healing 08:11 Therapy Isn’t Enough Without Action 09:44 Mourning the Loss & Accepting Reality 11:37 Ayahuasca & Psychedelics for Healing 13:51 Racing, Public Speaking & Dopamine 15:55 Death Race Memories & Getting Back to Racing 16:57 Boulder Incident & The Prosthetic Leg 18:43 Sign Up Before You’re Ready 20:05 How to Find & Contact Noah 20:44 The Tough Mudder Story of Eileen 22:19 Three Daily Habits for a Better Life   Connect to Noah: Website: https://www.noahgalloway.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahgallowayathlete Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenoahgalloway Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Noah_Galloway