Ep 131. Facing Fear, Honestly: From BMX to Brain Tumors and Beyond with Josh Perry

This week on Leaders Lane, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Perry, a former X-Games athlete who’s faced more adversity than most of us could imagine. After being diagnosed with multiple brain tumours and battling through years of physical and mental challenges, Josh became a performance coach and speaker with a unique perspective. 

We talk about how fear is just a thought that can be reframed (but watch out for that reframe!) and why ‘feeling your emotions’ is key to growth. His story shows us that by embracing vulnerability and authenticity, we can change our experience of life.

Josh opens up about his BMX career, sharing how the sport was not only his passion but also his escape. He talks on the journey of overcoming multiple brain tumour diagnoses—how his outlook on life flipped — and what really matters to him now. 

We dive into the power of support systems, the importance of believing in yourself when it feels impossible, and how we can all prioritise what truly matters to us in life.

This conversation is a raw, honest look at resilience, mental health, and the courage to show up as our authentic selves—even when life throws curveballs.

Takeaways:

• Fear is just a thought - but how you go beyond ‘reframing it’ to alchemising it.
• Emotions - and how they’re the game-changer for personal growth.
• Overcoming adversity - how to harness it for your own powerful life lessons.
• Vulnerability isn’t a weakness—it’s a key part of true authenticity.
• Success is driven by grit, resilience, and determination, not just talent.
• And so, so much more!

CONNECT WITH JOSH PERRY

1. Follow on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshperrybmx/
2. Website - www.JoshPerryBMX.com
3 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshPerryBMX

4 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshperrybmx/

CONNECT WITH MONICA KADE

1. Follow on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade

2. Website - www.monicakade.com

3. Leaders Lane on YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCmMz5gF55YIizWH_pJJxiow

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