In this episode of Pro Mindset ® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with history-making Ironman Athlete and Adaptive Sports Champion Roderick Sewell. Born without tibias in both legs and undergoing a double amputation before the age of 2, Roderick’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and the power of mindset.

He shares how his mother Marian and him navigated homelessness while fighting for access to the prosthetics he needed. Her sacrifices and the life-changing support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation gave Roderick the tools—and the hope—to thrive. With the help of dedicated mentors, he learned to swim, ran with prosthetic blades, and eventually joined the U.S. Para-swimming team, earning multiple international medals.

In 2019, Roderick made history as the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, conquering 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run across Hawaii’s Big Island.

Episode Takeaways:
💥 Your Circumstances Don’t Define You—Your Mindset Does
💥 Overcome Fear by Taking Action
💥 Purpose Outlasts Pain

The conversation dives into how sports shifted Roderick’s mindset, gave him purpose, and taught him to view every challenge—on and off the course—as something he could overcome.
He also talks about his upcoming book, Iron Will, which tells the full story of his and his mother’s perseverance and sacrifices.

Follow Roderick!
📸 Instagram: @rsewell92
👍 Facebook: Roderick Sewell Jackson
🌐 Learn more: challengedathletes.org/athletes/roderick-sewell

🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Roderick’s story fires you up to push your limits and step into your potential, you’re in the right place. Whether you're an athlete, leader, or someone overcoming personal obstacles, you don’t have to go it alone.

Craig Domann offers 1-on-1 and group coaching through the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program, helping high performers rewrite their story, strengthen their mindset, and show up strong when it
matters most.
👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching

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In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record Holder Butch Reynolds. They dive into Butch’s incredible journey from junior college athlete to becoming the fastest man in the world, breaking the 400-meter world record in 1988 with a time of 43.29 seconds—a record that stood for 11 years.

Butch shares how his relentless mindset and training philosophy helped him earn a silver medal in the 400 and a gold in the 4x400 relay at the 1988 Olympics. He also recounts his success at the World Championships, where he won three golds in the 4x400 relay (1987, 1993, 1995), two silvers in the 400 (1993, 1995), a bronze in 1987, and a gold at the 1993 World Indoor Championships.

Episode Takeaways:

● Control What You Can — and Stay Ready

● Never Let Setbacks Define You

● Use Your Platform for Purpose

The conversation also takes a powerful turn as Butch opens up about the challenges he faced after a controversial and ultimately false positive drug test in 1990. He details his years-long legal battle, which reached the U.S. Supreme Court, and the impact of being barred by the IAAF from competing in the 1992 Olympics despite being cleared. His story is the subject of the award-winning ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "False Positive."

Butch talks about how he overcame adversity with grace, and how love, acceptance, and mindset shaped his life beyond the track. He discusses his current work as a motivational speaker, speed coach, and founder of the Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation. His Gold Medal Mindset program continues to inspire athletes and audiences across the country.

Follow Butch!

📸 Instagram: @butchreynoldsofficial

🐦 X (Twitter): @Butch_Reynolds

👍 Facebook: Butch Reynolds Official

🥊 Ready to Train Your Mind Like a Champion?

If Butch’s story lit a fire in you to build a tougher mindset, you’re not alone. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, veteran, or someone pushing limits—you don’t have to do it alone.

Craig Domann offers private and group coaching through the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program, helping high performers rewrite their story, elevate their mindset, and show up strong when itmatters most.

👉 Learn more or apply at www.ProMindsetPodcast.com/coaching

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In this episode, host Craig Domann interviews Dr. Rob Lion—a professor, author, speaker, consultant, and executive coach from Idaho with over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement. Together, they explore how athletic identity influences workplace performance, drawing from Dr. Lion’s research on the predictability of athlete identity in professional settings.

The conversation highlights key traits such as self-control, self-awareness, mindset, and examines the challenges athletes face when transitioning to the workforce. Known for his innovative, people-first approach, Dr. Lion shares science-backed strategies for building human-centric, sustainable systems that enhance culture and team effectiveness.

Episode Takeaways:

● Mindset drives performance across all domains
● Culture isn't accidental—it’s designed
● Human-centered systems are the future of leadership

With his engaging storytelling and ability to connect research with real-world practice, Dr. Lion offers listeners practical insights into leadership, team dynamics, and aligning individual strengths with organizational goals—making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in performance, leadership, and personal growth.

Follow Rob:

LinkedIn: @roblion
Instagram: @leaderublackriver
Website: blackriverpm.com

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