#90 Bulletproof No More: The Crash That Built A Coach

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On this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I’m joined by Austin Page, the founder of GymFlow Coaching—fitness coach, mindset mentor, and living proof that rock bottom can be the foundation for your biggest comeback. We dive into Austin’s wild, raw, and brutally honest story that starts in a small Virginia town with a cycle of partying and ends with titanium-filled legs, a shredded six-pack (eventually), and a whole new lease on life.

Austin walks us through the night that changed everything—Mother’s Day 2010—when a car crash after a party landed him in the hospital with crushed legs, sepsis, and a giant black hole in his stomach (yes, literally). What followed was six weeks in the hospital, three months in a rehab center, and a whole lot of mirror moments that forced him to ask: "How the hell did I get here?" and more importantly, "What am I going to do about it?"

From curling Gatorade bottles in a wheelchair to building a coaching empire, Austin takes us step-by-step through how he built his body, mind, and life back with grit, consistency, and a whole lot of sweaty gym sessions. We talk about the power of small wins, creating a new identity one rep at a time, and asking yourself—what would your future self do?

Austin also shares his thoughts on mental toughness, why we’re not meant to live a stress-free life (ugh, if only), and how controlling the controllables can change everything. Whether you're currently stuck in a comfort zone or crawling your way out of one, this episode is a masterclass in how adversity can shape you—if you let it.

So, if you’ve ever felt like you were spiraling, stuck, or just tired of your own BS—this one’s for you. Austin is the reminder that we are not our worst moments, but what we choose to do after them.

And remember—we’re only as good as the example we set. It’s not about what we say, it’s about what we do. Thanks for tuning in, and as always—keep it messy. 💪✨

Connect with Austin Page:

You can find Austin at gymflocoaching.com or follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/apageman/  where he shares daily nuggets of wisdom, workouts, and no-BS coaching advice.

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