The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

The countdown clock


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Life doesn’t slow down. The clock is always ticking. The question is—how are you choosing to spend your time?

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, author, Ironman triathlete, nonprofit executive, and two-time cancer survivor, to explore what it truly means to live with intention when life reminds you just how fragile it is.

Jeff’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. Within just two years, he faced prostate cancer followed by Stage 3B colorectal cancer—all while continuing to draw strength from the mindset forged through endurance sport. A 15-time marathon runner and dedicated triathlete, Jeff discovered that the same grit, discipline, and mental toughness required to cross finish lines became his greatest weapons in the fight for his life.

His book, Every Mile Matters: Turning Triathlon Training Into Cancer Triumph, became an immediate Amazon top new release and offers far more than a cancer survival story. It’s a guide for navigating adversity, finding purpose in pain, and making peace with the countdown clock we all live under.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why life is a countdown—and how that truth can empower rather than frighten us
  • How endurance training builds mental resilience for life’s toughest battles
  • The mindset shifts required to face diagnosis, treatment, and uncertainty
  • How cancer changes you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially
  • Living with intention when tomorrow is never guaranteed
  • Turning adversity into meaning, mission, and momentum

Jeff’s message is clear and unforgettable: Every mile matters. Every moment matters. Whether you’re facing illness, loss, or simply want to live more fully, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you use your time—and how you show up for your life.

This is not just an episode about cancer or sport.
It’s about making the most of every moment—because the clock is ticking, and your life matters.

To find out more about Jeffrey, Click Here

My website is www.andrewjobling.com.au

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The Wellness Puzzle PodcastBy Andrew Jobling

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