104: From Amputee to 3x Paralympian ft. Trenten Merrill

In episode 104, Ste is joined by Trenten Merrill, a two-time Paralympian, model, and public speaker to discuss his remarkable and inspiring life journey.

After losing his foot at age 14, Trenten never lost sight of his aspirations to be a professional athlete, eventually traveling to Tokyo and Paris to represent the US in the Paralympic games. 

Ste and Trenten have a fascinating discussion on overcoming adversity, mindset, and diet and recovery tips for high-level athletes. 

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:45 Losing his foot at 14 years old

7:30 Using faith to navigate hardship 

13:10 Becoming a Paralympian 

18:15 The mindset of an Olympian 

22:00 The evolution of Trenten’s diet

28:00 The 2016 Paralympic games 

42:00 Overcoming injuries 

47:05 Crazy stories about the Olympic village

51:00 Trenten’s current diet

54:55 How to improve recovery

1:01:20 Closing thoughts