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Suffer Smarter: Sean Waxman on Harnessing Pain for Growth

18 December 2024 - 1 hour 9 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What if suffering wasn’t just something to endure but a tool to unlock your full potential? 

Today’s guest is Sean Waxman—a renowned strength and conditioning coach, former Olympic weightlifter, and author of the transformative book Suffer Smarter. He’s also been a close friend for nearly 30 years and someone I constantly enjoy learning from.

Sean’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. I do not say those words lightly. He turned the heartbreak of missing the Olympics into a mission to help others discover their own inner strength—both physically and mentally.

Sean’s insights are practical, raw, and deeply inspiring—a powerful reminder of the lessons waiting in life’s...

1 hour 9 mins

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