🎙️ Episode Summary What happens when a recovering alcoholic, a reluctant athlete, and a guy born on May 6th all walk into the gloom on Kentucky Derby Day? You get Julep—an F3 man on a mission. In this raw and redemptive episode, Julep shares how AA and F3 helped him rise above shame, build real friendships, and become a better father, husband, and leader. From launching a high-altitude AO in Colorado to embracing vulnerability as strength, Julep shows that the secret to transformation isn’t perfection—it’s presence.✨ Episode Highlights✅ First F3 beatdown = a Kentucky Derby-themed sufferfest ✅ Why AA saved his life—and why F3 gave it meaning ✅ How “the healthiest cult I could find” changed his morning routine ✅ Lessons from shield locks, electric bikes, and pre-dawn rucks ✅ Why vulnerability is strength, not weakness ✅ Raising boys, launching AOs, and building a better life through service ✅ Gratitude as a weapon against anger, anxiety, and self-pity🔊 Sound Bites💬 “AA got me sober. F3 made me a better man.” 💬 “Gratitude and anger can’t exist in the same space.” 💬 “Being a man isn’t about chopping wood. It’s about showing up when it matters.” 💬 “F3 is the healthiest cult I could find—and I’m fine with that.” 💬 “Start your day with gratitude. End your day with gratitude.”⏰ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Julep: Derby Day Nickname 03:25 – How He Got Named (Hint: Think Derby Day) 05:17 – Filling the Void: Sobriety, AA, and Finding F3 08:42 – From “Not a Runner” to Endurance Athlete 13:41 – Adventure Racing and Getting Lost (Literally) 16:07 – Fellowship, Shield Locks, and Brotherhood 22:08 – Redefining Masculinity: The Power of Vulnerability 26:12 – Fatherhood, 2.0s, and Life at Altitude 30:31 – Merging F3 and AA: Two Fellowships, One Mission 34:50 – “The Promises Are Real”: Faith and Surrender 41:47 – The Power of Gratitude (and Electric Bikes) 47:55 – Leadership and Launching “Above the Clouds” 54:35 – Final Wisdom: Love Loud, Live Sober, Lead Strong🙌 Like, Comment, and Subscribe if this episode moved you. Drop a 🙏 in the comments if you believe in second chances.

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