Episode #21
Build the Toolbox Before You Need It: Resilience, Reinvention, and Choosing to Try with Colin Owensby
What does it actually mean to build a resilient life - before you know you are going to need one? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Colin Owensby, former NCAA swimmer, Ironman, ultramarathon runner, model, actor, stunt performer, entrepreneur, and speaker, to talk about resilience, reinvention, movement, vulnerability, and having the courage to try. After surviving a life-threatening car accident at 15, Colin had to relearn how to walk before eventually returning to competitive athletics. But his story is not simply about getting back to who he was before. Colin shares how he learned to rebuild his identity, embrace an unconventional path, and remain open to where life might take him next. Together, Ashley and Colin explore why meaningful goals matter, how physical movement can create mental clarity, what endurance sports teach us about possibility, and why resilience is something we can intentionally practice long before a crisis arrives. Share with a Friend Know someone rebuilding after a setback, figuring out their next chapter, pursuing something that scares them, or simply trying to become more resilient? Share this episode. It is a conversation about reinvention, movement, vulnerability, community, courage, and building the tools that help us navigate whatever comes next. Guest Appearing in This Episode Colin Owensby: https://thecolinowensby.com/ Former NCAA swimmer, Ironman, ultramarathon runner, model, actor, stunt performer, entrepreneur, and speaker. After surviving a life-threatening car accident as a teenager, Colin built a life centered around resilience, movement, community, service, and continually challenging his own understanding of what is possible. His Map of Resilience offers practical tools people can use to strengthen their lives before adversity strikes.
