Jeremy Woodward, IronHeart

We are back at it! In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Woodward, a heart failure survivor and Ironman athlete. Jeremy shares his journey of surviving heart failure and undergoing multiple heart surgeries. He discusses his motivation to compete in Ironman races and the impact it has had on his life. Jeremy also talks about his experience giving a TED Talk and starting his own podcast. He emphasizes the importance of living life to the fittest and inspiring others to overcome challenges. Despite living with a heart condition, Jeremy maintains an active lifestyle and continues to pursue his passions. In this conversation, Jeremy Woodward discusses his passion for martial arts, his future athletic goals, and the challenges he has faced in endurance events. He also talks about the post-event blues and the importance of having a journey-based mindset. Jeremy emphasizes the power of believing in oneself and the impact it can have on achieving goals. We also talked about connecting and competing with others. Here's a link to Jeremy's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/ppVVwKyykoU?si=gCEfvaU3dNJgtkod You can find Jeremy on Instagram at: @ironheartjeremy You can download Jeremy's (Free) book "Heart Failure to Victory" at: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Failure-Victory-Jeremy-Woodward-ebook/dp/B0981P5V4K/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3TGXLRKVM7WH6&keywords=jeremy+woodward&qid=1702125011&sprefix=jeremy+woodward%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-2 Takeaways: Surviving heart failure and undergoing heart surgeries is a life-changing experience. Competing in Ironman races can be a powerful way to overcome challenges and inspire others. Giving a TED Talk can provide opportunities for personal growth and open doors for future speaking engagements. Starting a podcast can be a platform to share stories, inspire others, and grow a personal brand. Living life to the fittest means embracing challenges, maintaining an active lifestyle, and prioritizing physical and mental well-being. Being present on multiple platforms can help reach a wider audience. Passion for a specific activity can drive personal goals and achievements. Overcoming challenges in endurance events requires adaptability and perseverance. Having a journey-based mindset can enhance the overall experience and impact of an activity. Believing in oneself is crucial for achieving personal goals and inspiring others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:10 Surviving Heart Failure 11:51 Preparing for and Completing an Ironman 16:39 Living Life to the Fittest 26:22 TED Talk Experience 30:23 Starting a Podcast 32:22 Living with a Heart Condition 34:16 Recovery from Ironman 35:31 Daily Routine 36:36 Contact Information 37:04 The Power of Being Everywhere 37:34 Passion for Martial Arts 38:25 Future Athletic Goals 38:55 Overcoming Challenges in Endurance Events 39:24 The Post-Event Blues 41:33 Journey-Based vs Destination-Based Mindset 42:07 Believing in Yourself 44:26 Dream, Believe, Inspire 45:34 Connecting and Competing 46:03 Gratitude and Farewell