Out of the Starting Blocks and Into the Race
An intimate look at one man's 21 year journey through the foster care system and how athletics helped in his ability to form a positive identity.
Out of the Starting Blocks and Into the Race
Reemergence Part II
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This episode is a pause. A breath. A moment of honest reflection.
Joe looks back on a year that tested him in ways he didn’t expect—through health challenges, moments of vulnerability, and a shifting sense of how he sees himself. It’s a year that forced him to slow down, to listen, and to confront truths that aren’t always easy to face.
But this isn’t a story about defeat.
It’s about resilience. About recalibration. About choosing to rebound—physically, emotionally, and mentally—with intention and purpose. Joe shares how adversity reshaped his self-perception, what he’s learned in the quiet moments, and why determination, even when it’s fragile, can still be powerful.
If you’ve ever found yourself redefining who you are after life throws you off balance, this conversation is for you.