How do you turn rejection into Olympic glory? In this episode of 'Born to Climb,' U.S. Olympian and former NFL player Johnny Quinn reveals the resilience it took to overcome massive setbacks—including being cut from the NFL three times, losing $2.6 million in contracts, and blowing out his knee.

Johnny shares his incredible journey of turning these failures into success and how he now helps leaders build unstoppable teams using the lessons he learned. Discover his insights on creating powerful 'bookends' for your day, his unique leader-leader model, and how to transform adversity into an advantage.

Whether you're looking to overcome challenges in your life, enhance your leadership skills, or just need a dose of motivation, this conversation will inspire and empower you.

Born with a failing heart, Mark Black faced insurmountable odds. A heart and double lung transplant was his only chance at survival. In this episode of 'Born to Climb,' Mark shares his powerful story of overcoming the impossible to become a marathon runner. Hear about the challenges, resilience, and mindset that took Mark from a hospital bed to crossing marathon finish lines, inspiring countless others along the way.

Join us as Mark delves into the practical lessons he's learned about thriving through adversity, building a fulfilling life, and turning struggles into strength. It’s a journey of hope, courage, and pushing beyond limits.

Losing his leg and overcoming cancer as a child didn't deter him from pursuing greatness. In this episode of Born to Climb, Andrew Haley shares his inspiring journey from battling cancer to becoming a champion swimmer after amputation. He opens up about his darkest moments, the fight to rebuild his life, and what it took to ultimately find success and fulfillment.

Jeff Higgins shares his journey of resilience and inner peace after experiencing unimaginable loss and guilt. He talks about his lowest moment in jail, feeling abandoned by God and struggling with self-forgiveness.

Jeff emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both for oneself and others, in finding inner peace and living a purposeful life. He also discusses the significance of gratitude, connection, and purpose in overcoming challenges and maintaining mental well-being.

Jeff shares about the power of purpose and how ultimately to find peace.

This episode is about Karen Seltz's transformative journey from struggling with depression, addiction, and feelings of unworthiness to becoming a leading empowerment coach.
She shares powerful insights into how the subconscious mind drives our behaviors, why we stay stuck in self-sabotage, and the importance of addressing unresolved trauma.
Karen opens up about her darkest moments, including leaving her kids and engaging in self-destructive behaviors, and how she ultimately found healing. The episode dives into practical tools for regulating your nervous system, overcoming fear, and learning to live authentically—offering listeners a pathway to true empowerment and personal growth.

What do you do if you're kidnapped? And what do you do when your family refuses to pay the ransom?

Francisco Bedoya shares his story of being kidnapped by the militia in Honduras in 1989. He was a young man at the time, traveling to Honduras for business. Francisco and his driver were stopped by the army and taken to a ranch where they were beaten and held captive. They were eventually taken to a phone to call Francisco's father for ransom, but his father refused to pay.

Francisco formed a connection with one of the soldiers which became a lifeline in the midst of chaos. In this episode Francisco reflects on the impact of the kidnapping on his life, including the importance of relationships, forgiveness, and the power of resilience.

Is working too hard on your goals and dreams actually slowing you down from reaching them?

On this episode of Born to Climb Jennifer Watson discusses the importance of resilience and how it can be achieved in a healthy way. She shares her personal journey as a former athlete and how she transitioned from a mindset of pushing through pain and emotions to finding a more calm and grounded state.

In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of finding a balance between pushing oneself and taking time to rest and listen to one's inner wisdom. She emphasizes the need to trust intuition and make decisions based on what feels right in the body. Watson explains that intuition is a science and can be expanded through practice. She also highlights the importance of understanding that intuitive decisions may not always turn out as expected, but they often lead to valuable lessons and better outcomes.

James Robbins introduces Born to Climb, a new podcast to help you reach your full potential.

In this episode he tells a story of his high-altitude climb in the Andes and highlights some of the coming guests.