What if the person you’re becoming is just waiting for you to believe it’s possible? In this riveting episode, Kate Eckman is joined by Robert Hamilton Owens, a 73-year-old endurance athlete, retired Air Force pararescueman, speaker, coach, and author of Beyond Average. Widely regarded as one of the fittest and most mentally tough men in the world, Robert has completed 12 Ironman triathlons, rowed across the Atlantic, and served in elite military operations. But his story is more than physical feats, it’s a masterclass in grit, healing, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

Kate and Robert dive deep into the origins of self-doubt, the inner voices that shape our identity, and how to rewire limiting beliefs that hold us back. Robert shares hard-won wisdom from a life marked by trauma, transformation, and relentless personal growth, including the pivotal moment when he refused to bail his own son out of jail, catalyzing a powerful journey of redemption.

They explore why suffering is often the path to greatness, how to lead yourself when no one is clapping, and what it takes to unlock the untapped potential within. If you’re in a season of solitude, reinvention, or big leaps, this conversation will meet you right where you are — and push you forward with raw inspiration and radiant truth.

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MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00 ) How Rewriting Your Mindset Changes Everything

(00:14:03 ) The Pain of Growth: Why Most People Avoid Healing

(00:27:08 ) Turning Dares Into Victories: The Mindset Behind Endurance Wins

(00:44:48 ) The Person Inside You Waiting to Emerge

(00:55:59 ) One Is Too Many: Veteran Suicide, Pain, and Purpose

(01:03:53 ) What Keeps Him Going at 73: Dares, Discipline & Doing the Work

Resources:

• Get Robert’s book Beyond Average now

• Robert’s Instagram

• Robert’s website

Connect with Kate:

• Watch the episode on YouTube

• Instagram

• Website

• Book