This ep is one of our best. Rudy talks service, warrior culture & Last of the Mohicans.
Back by popular demand, we’re re-upping one of our most powerful conversations with none other than Rudy Reyes. Marine, motivator, and madman with a heart of gold, Rudy embodies the grit, determination, and spirit we hold dear here at Power Athlete.
Originally aired as Episode 614, this conversation hits harder than a gut check at Camp Pendleton. Rudy walks us through the Hero’s Journey—not just as a warrior but as a man striving for purpose, resilience, and a life of service. Whether you’re in the trenches or battling the daily grind, Rudy’s words will reignite the fire in your soul.
Get ready to tap into the ethos of the red, white, and blue. Revisit this epic chat and honor the warriors who’ve walked before us. Rudy Reyes doesn’t just talk the talk—he’s lived it, and he’s here to remind us all what it means to walk the hero’s path.
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John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.
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