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Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

Update: 2025-07-15
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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
 
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Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

Joe De Sena