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The Turning Point
This isn’t just another self-improvement podcast.
This is about decisions. Action. Ownership.
Hosted by Tim Guest — a man who reached his own turning point after brain surgery, depression, and a hard reckoning with alcohol and prescription drugs — this podcast is for men in their 40s and 50s who feel stuck, out of shape, or quietly wondering if their best days are behind them.
Each episode brings raw, no-BS conversations with people who found themselves at a crossroads — in fitness, mindset, career, or life — and chose a different path. Real challenges. Real turning points. Real strategies you can use to take back control.
No hype. No excuses. No waiting for the “right time.”
This is The Turning Point.
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The Turning Point | Fitness, Mindset & Health Conversations
Operation Ironman: The Decision to Keep Going
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Discipline, discomfort, and the moments that define us
I talk with George Mahood — endurance athlete and author of Operation Ironman — for an honest conversation about discipline, discomfort, and the quiet decisions that shape who we become.
We go beyond the headlines of endurance sport to explore the mental battles, self-doubt, and daily commitment behind Operation Ironman - One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon. George shares what training taught him about consistency, identity, and choosing progress over comfort when motivation fades.
We also talk about turning points — the moments where drift stops and action begins — and the powerful parallels between endurance challenges and rebuilding yourself after a major life reset.
If you’re navigating change, questioning your limits, or looking for proof that steady discipline can restore confidence and direction, this episode will resonate.
Buy George's book on Amazon here: Operation Ironman
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