Season 2 Episode 14: From Asthma to Ultra: The Barefoot Doctor Who’s Transforming Lives Through Fitness

What do you do when the world tells you you’re not enough? As a 10-year-old boy, Dr. Gladson Johnson was forced to migrate from Bahrain to a small village in South India due to the Gulf War. He didn’t know the language. He wore shoes while the other kids ran barefoot. He was mocked, excluded, and slowly slipped into anxiety and asthma. But this isn’t a story about staying broken. It’s a story about rising barefoot.In this episode, we dive deep into the transformational journey of Dr. Gladson Johnson: 🏃‍♂️ From bullied child to barefoot ultra-runner 🥋 From physical weakness to Kyokushin karate black belt 💡 From fear of movement to a Doctor of Physiotherapy ❤️ From personal healing to helping 600+ HIV-infected children become strong He’s run 25 marathons (24 barefoot), 3 ultra-marathons up to 110 km, and triathlons — and he’s the founder of Fitmasters, a global fitness movement spanning 5 continents.You’ll hear stories of:Overcoming childhood trauma through martial artsUsing exercise as a tool for social empowermentCoaching HIV-infected children to run 10Ks in 35 minutesBuilding a community-based race called TROTLiving by “Role Modelism” — the principle of becoming the exampleWho is this podcast for?Runners and endurance athletesStrength coaches and physiotherapistsAnyone recovering from physical or emotional traumaParents, educators, and mentorsPeople seeking real, rooted inspiration — not perfection⚡️ Connect with Dr. Gladson JohnsonInstagram: https://bit.ly/4jnL4YeLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SopdVvFacebook: https://bit.ly/3HgSjnnCheck out our previous episodeS2 Ep13: The Second Chance: How Running Gave Sapna Her Life Back https://youtu.be/PRX1Ir9_t_Q?si=F52wDTQetp_U4YzhExpect a story that will make you pause, reflect, and move. Watch it. Share it. Live it. Comment your favorite moment or quote from Dr. Gladson’s journey. About IntentionalityLife's more than just a random drift, it's about purpose, intentionality, and making waves 💫Join us on our podcast "Intentionality," where we dive deep into purpose-driven living. We’re on a mission to explore stories of resilience, discipline, and purposeful living. Each episode dives into the journeys of remarkable individuals who redefine success by pushing their limits in life, sports, and business.Tune in, get inspired, and start living with intentionality ⚡️🔗 Stay Connected:Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter |For Business/Collaboration Inquiries email us at: [email protected]#IntentionalityPodcast #DrGladsonJohnson #BeAthlit #RunningTransformation #BarefootRunner #FitnessWithPurpose #FromAsthmaToUltra #running #marathons