Old Man Strength: EP 6.22 From Small-Town Georgia to Unbreakable Strength: Barbie Van Wick’s Story of Grit, Faith, and Survival

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On this episode of Old Man Strength, Chris Shipley and Aaron Wall sit down with one of the toughest people they know—Barbie Van Wick. From growing up poor in small-town Georgia to uprooting her life and starting over in Iowa at just 17, Barbie shares a raw, honest story about resilience, ambition, and refusing to stay stuck in the life you’re handed.Barbie opens up about poverty, identity, faith, culture shock, finding her voice, and building a life rooted in purpose. Along the way, she reflects on motherhood, marriage, bodybuilding, cancer survival, and the quiet courage it takes to chase “more” when comfort would be easier. This is a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and what real strength looks like when the weights aren’t in the gym.Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Kyle Lehman at Wintrust Mortgage. Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios

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