Trauma & Triumph: The Strength of Leroy the Machine Walker

In this episode of the Lurning Man podcast, host Omarr Cantu interviews Leroy "The Machine" Walker, one of the strongest men in the world. Leroy shares insights and wisdom beyond his impressive physical strength and talks about the traumatic abuse events that launched his career. He holds the world record for strict curl and is one of the top 10 strongest men in the bench press. Despite his towering size, Leroy is known to be an intelligent and eloquent individual who is willing to share his experiences with his listeners.

Episode Topic Timestamps:

[00:02:54] Childhood and decision-making.

[00:04:16] Abusive Stepfather and Powerlifting.

[00:08:25] Finding the silver lining.

[00:12:41] Becoming a Mentor.

[00:14:52] Overcoming limiting belief systems.

[00:18:06] Overcoming limiting beliefs.

[00:21:09] Racial tension in college.

[00:25:00] Acceptance of biracial identity.

[00:28:06] Identity in college sports.

[00:31:49] Remedial classes in college.

[00:34:56] Overcoming financial obstacles in college.

[00:40:27] Shift towards self-awareness.

[00:41:44] Need for validation through records.

[00:46:00] Competitive Bench Press Achievements.

[00:49:05] One-arm curl record.

[00:53:13] Believing in the grind.

[00:55:11] Building Habits for Life.

[00:58:17] Powerlifting Specialization and Identity.

If you have questions/comments/topic ideas, feel free to DM Omarr directly on Instagram or text 407-760-5544

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