#354: Surviving Cancer with Beau Whitman

Beau Whitman is a former competitive athlete, fitness coach, and a cancer survivor.   After undergoing six major reconstructive surgeries he thought he had seen the toughest of times.  However, in 2019 he was diagnosed with Stage III Germ Cell Cancer.  He realized his entire athletic background was training him for this defining moment in his life.   Calling upon the lessons he learned from his past challenges, he shifted his mindset, put his head down and went to work overcoming his illness.  Today he is cancer free! Following his mantra, “Rebuilt to Inspire,” Beau’s passion has expanded from coaching injured athletes to helping cancer survivors reclaim their health and fitness.   Listen as we discuss: How did Beau first discover he had cancer?  [1:54] How a shift in his mindset has helped him beat the disease.  [6:33] Why he decided to create his own “cancer survivors” training program.  [11:16] What does his training programs for cancer patients look like?  [15:23] “The Dive” - Beau’s 6 steps for overcoming any obstacle.  [18:25] His favorite recovery methods and why he pulled the “cancer card” to get a puppy.  [34:17] What’s up with Beau’s color coded sticky notes?  [37:05] This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition.  Cured Rise is a caffeine-free daytime CBD nootropic supplement.  Infused with 9mg of Broad Spectrum CBD extract, it encourages sustained wakefulness and focus and promotes stress resilience.  Their newest product, Aura, is the only supplement formulated to heal, seal, & protect your gut.  It safeguards your gut lining, encourages a healthy gut microbiome, boosts immune function, improves nutrient absorption, reduces bloat, and improves your mood.   Click HERE to get yours today and use the coupon code, “Renegade” for a 15% discount. This episode is also brought to you by Trifecta Nutrition.  Make sticking to your nutrition plan simpler with organic, ready to eat and macro balanced meals shipped safely to your door! Go to TrifectaNutrition.com/Renegade and use the code ‘RENEGADE’ to save 30% off your first order!