OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, BUILDING THROUGH BODYBUILDING & LIVING WITH RADICAL OWNERSHIP WITH BEN MAYFIELD-SMITH | EP. 203
Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Mayfield-Smith for a raw and honest conversation that goes far beyond reps, macros, and training splits.
We dive deep into the pivotal moments that shaped who we are from career-altering accidents to caring for terminally ill family members and how adversity became the catalyst for personal growth, mindset evolution, and purpose.
Together, we unpack: How major life events reshape your identity The mindset shift required to rebuild yourself after trauma What bodybuilding teaches beyond the stage Time management, work ethic & using failure as feedback What it means to live with radical extreme ownership Turning personal pain into purpose, leadership & service
This one’s for anyone who’s ever been knocked down and had to rebuild from the ground up.
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