In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Australian Olympian and professional triathlete Aaron Royle opens up about the true cost—and beauty—of chasing greatness. From early swim meets at age 9 to standing on the Olympic start line, Aaron reflects on how identity, drive, and self-worth are shaped by sport, and what happens when the finish line feels further than ever.

Aaron and Seth dive into deep topics: imposter syndrome, the fear of the unknown, life after sport, and how true support systems make or break an athlete’s journey. Aaron shares honest thoughts about Olympic highs and lows, growing up in a working-class family of Greyhound trainers, and how he’s slowly learning to appreciate his accomplishments without needing outside validation.

This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom for any athlete wondering what comes after the podium—and why perseverance often matters more than winning.

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