Why Pain Is a Privilege: Lessons from a Wounded Warrior

The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

Spartan Races

Fitness, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, 792700

4.7 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2025

⏱️ ? minutes

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Summary

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

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