In this episode, we sit down with Journey Brown, one of the most outstanding athletes ever to emerge from Pennsylvania and a former star running back at Penn State. Journey’s promising college football career was abruptly cut short in 2020 when he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick—posing serious risks—discovered during routine COVID testing and confirmed by cardiology specialists.

Journey openly shares how he navigated the emotional and identity shift from athlete to survivor, and how he discovered a new purpose beyond the gridiron. In a surprising and inspiring turn, he found himself recruited by Trackhouse Racing, where he served as a tire changer for Trackhouse Racing’s NASCAR pit crew—leapfrogging from college football into motorsports, demonstrating athleticism, precision, and resilience under pressure.

In today’s episode we explore:

• How Journey came to terms with his diagnosis and the emotional fallout of medically retiring from football.
• His mindset shift toward embracing new paths and defining purpose in a life beyond what he originally imagined.
• Lessons of perseverance, reinvention, and using one’s platform to support and motivate others facing transitions or adversity.

This episode is a testament to grit, adaptation, and the power of repurposing your gifts—even when life takes an unexpected turn. If you’re interested in stories about overcoming setbacks, finding new purpose, or the intersection of sports and human resilience, this one’s for you.

🎥 Tune in to hear how Journey is turning challenges into opportunities—and how he’s carving out meaning in the next chapter of his journey.

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