027 - Olympic Dreams Vs. Ulcerative Colitis: Diegos Comeback - Diego Alejandro Zárate
In this episode of The Survival Project, I’m joined by Diego for one of the most powerful and honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.
Diego shares his journey from competing at a high level in college and chasing Olympic dreams, to facing relentless injuries, severe gut issues, and a period where everything began to fall apart. From bleeding before races to living out of an attic with no income, this is the reality behind the scenes of elite sport that very few people ever see.
We dive into:
the pressure of high performance sport
losing your identity as an athlete
navigating chronic…
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