This quarter on Ageless Athlete brought together some of the most surprising and meaningful stories of the year — from record-setting endurance swimmers to rebel skateboarders, alpinists, paddlers, big-wall climbers, and athletes redefining what’s possible in their 60s and 70s.
Across ten very different conversations, one theme kept surfacing:
Courage in uncomfortable places.
Not the loud kind — but the quiet courage that appears at the edge of uncertainty, identity, aging, and ambition.
This “Best of Q3” highlight reel pulls together the moments that stayed with me long after the mics were off.
Featured Guests & Clips
This episode includes curated highlights from:
- Sonnie Trotter — Precision, conviction, and breaking big goals into tiny steps
- Judi Oyama — Rebellion, falling and rising again, skating with fire at 65
- Andy Donaldson — What the ocean reveals when everything falls apart
- Jamie Whitmore — Choosing light and purpose after cancer
- Andy McVittie — Making movement safe again; rebuilding confidence through simplicity
- Susan Marie Conrad — A night with whales, weather, and the wild in Alaska
- Jim Donini (Part I and II) — Partnership, trust, grief, and a lifetime in the mountains
- Seb Berthe — Integrity over convenience; sailing to the Dawn Wall
- Joan & Doug Beyerlein — Curiosity, partnership, and staying in motion at 75
- Chris Anthony — Mongolia, humility, and finding perspective far from home
What You’ll Learn
- Why courage often shows up in small, humble decisions
- How elite and everyday athletes navigate fear
- How aging can deepen, not diminish, athletic purpose
- The role of values, integrity, and long-term devotion
- What it means to reinvent yourself without losing yourself
- The emotional cost — and reward — of chasing a life in motion
Why This Episode Matters
More than athletic stories — they’re reminders of how to live.
Every clip is a moment where someone stepped forward despite uncertainty, discomfort, or change.
If one of these voices resonates, go back and listen to the full episodes from Q3 — each conversation goes far deeper than this highlight reel can capture.
Listen to the Original Episodes
All full episodes from Q3, 2025 can be found in all popular podcast apps or at www.agelessathlete.co
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