How to Unapologetically Chase the Art of Being Yourself with Walden Cox

What does it really mean to live unapologetically as yourself? To embrace change, trust your intuition, and follow your creative instincts—even when it means burning everything down and starting over? In this episode, I sit down with Walden Cox, aka Walthrax, aka Black Metal Axe—a 12-time world record-holding trick shot champion in axe and knife throwing, a touring metal musician, and a multifaceted artist who has spent his entire life challenging the idea of what success "should" look like. From growing up off the grid on an island to traveling the world as a metal musician, to becoming a champion axe thrower, Walden has always leaned into the unknown and prioritized living authentically on his own terms.  🔥 In This Episode, We Explore: The power of embracing intuition, reinvention, and creative pivots How play, curiosity, and movement can be catalysts for healing Why chaos and uncertainty are essential to growth—and how to harness them If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that no longer fits, or wondered how to transform your unique passions into something meaningful, this episode is for you. Key Moments: [01:15] – Walden’s wildchild beginnings: born to hippie parents, raised off the grid [04:05] – From discovering guitar to touring the world as a metal musician [09:38] – The art of reinvention—why pivoting is both scary and necessary [22:20] – Facing self-doubt: how to move forward despite fear and uncertainty [40:26] – How ax throwing became an unexpected form of therapy and self-expression [48:46] – The mission behind Throw Axe, Feel Good—bringing movement & mental health together [57:59] – What "recovery" really means and how Walden is redefining it through his work About Our Guest: Walden Cox (aka Walthrax, aka Black Metal Axe) is a force of nature—an artist, musician, and 12-time world record-holding Trickshot Champion in axe and knife throwing. You may have seen him on History Channel’s The Ultimate Marksman, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Walden moves through life with fearless creativity, seamlessly blending his passions into an unconventional and unapologetic path. From his wild child days to becoming an internationally touring metal musician, and now a champion axe thrower, Walden has mastered the art of trusting his intuition and following his creative impulses. Now, he’s channeling that energy into a mental health and wellness program incorporating axe throwing, proving that healing and self-discovery can take on many forms. Connect with Walden: 📲 Social Media: • Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Bluesky, Lemon8: @blackmetalaxe • Facebook: @waldencox 🌐 Websites: • Official Website: www.blackmetalaxe.com (coming soon!) 🎸 Band Projects: • Ghost Like This: www.ghostlikethis.bandcamp.com • Wraith Scream: www.wraithscream.bandcamp.com • Walthrax: www.walthrax.bandcamp.com • Haetor: www.haetor.bandcamp.com • Gravitron: www.gravitron.bandcamp.com   Want to Go Deeper? Join Club Phoenix If this episode resonates with you and you’re ready to break through self-sabotage, redefine your path, and finally take action toward the life you know you’re meant to live, then it’s time for you to join us in Club Phoenix. 📅 Schedule a call with me → https://tidycal.com/intrepidwellness/evolveyou2024 Want to check out my upcoming workshops, detoxes, and resources for the community? 🔥 Explore my programs & resources: https://www.intrepidwellness.life/ignite About the Host Valerie Hwang Beck is a holistic wellness coach, personal growth mentor, and board-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. As the founder of Intrepid Wellness and creator of the year-long mentorship program Club Phoenix, Valerie specializes in guiding individuals through life’s challenges, empowering them to emerge stronger, more resilient, and purpose-driven. Through From the Ashes, Valerie shares dynamic conversations that ignite hope, healing, and transformation.   Join the Conversation 💬 Have a question, feedback, or insight from today’s episode? Leave me a voicemail on my SpeakPipe page: https://www.speakpipe.com/intrepidval, or drop me a line at [email protected]. 📸 Instagram: @intrepidwellness.val 🎥 YouTube: @intrepidwellness562 💻 Website: life 📧 Join my email list: Sign up here Loving the Show? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps bring more raw, real, and transformative conversations to From the Ashes. Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes where every story ignites hope and healing.