Every Mile Matters: Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds on Beating Cancer Twice & Redefining Strength

What does it mean to be strong? For Ironman athlete and two-time cancer survivor Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, true strength is about showing up, no matter the odds. From finish lines to infusion chairs, Jeff proves resilience is a choice we make every day. In this gripping and revealing SuperSelf Podcast episode, Pete Ferrari dives deep into Jeff’s mental strength, emotional vulnerability, and the surprising benefits of endurance sports during chemo.Key Highlights & Timestamps:00:00 – "I'm not brave, I'm in a chair getting chemo." 00:34 – Meet Dr. Jeff Reynolds: Ironman + Two-Time Cancer Survivor02:03 – The Diagnosis that Changed Everything03:59 – Training for a Battle He Didn't Know Was Coming05:35 – Running the NYC Marathon Four Months After Surgery06:55 – Then Came Cancer #2: Colorectal08:21 – What Is "No Evidence of Disease" Really Like?09:02 – Triathlon Wasn't About Fitness. It Was About Survival.10:45 – The Psychology of Chemo: Why Mental Strength Matters13:25 – Identity, Loss, and Redefining Masculinity16:27 – Why You're an Athlete Too (Yes, You)21:42 – Science-Backed Benefits of Exercising During Chemo23:28 – Humility, Hope, and Starting from Zero27:06 – Mind-Body-Spirit: Why Movement Heals More Than Muscles30:50 – Spirituality, Vulnerability, and Legacy33:48 – Brotherhood, Love, and the Changing Language of Men37:26 – What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient39:02 – Why No One Battles Cancer AloneBrought to you by Jaca rare sugarJaca is a revolutionary rare sugar called allulose with 0 net carbs, 0 glycemic index (diabetic & keto friendly), and 90% fewer calories than sugar. Jaca tastes, cooks and bakes like old school sugar with none of the harmful effects.About the HostPete Ferrari is a health entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of the upcoming book Just Jump: Create Your SuperSelf. Through the SuperSelf Podcast, he helps listeners cut through health myths and discover science-backed strategies for better living.Featured on:Fintech TV at NYSE: https://youtu.be/pBZBxNDnDjA?si=oOYQX4rMP5Wy6s3uMicrosoft Campus Talk: https://youtu.be/gfrykM7wizY Capital Factory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3HAmhiqHTU Navigating Growth Podcast: https://youtu.be/Sz6uuaqrr4wConnect with PeteFollow Pete on LinkedInFor guest or speaking opportunities, contact: [email protected] the GuestDr. Jeffrey Reynolds is an author, Ironman triathlete, two-time cancer survivor, and nonprofit executive from Long Island, NY. He's the author of Every Mile Matters: Turning Triathlon Training Into Cancer Triumph, a powerful memoir that became a top new release in several categories on Amazon.Connect with Dr. Jeffrey ReynoldsLinkedInInstagramFacebookResources & LinksLearn more about Jaca rare sugarDownload the modules hereBuy Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds' book Every Mile Matters