About this episode
In episode 104, Ste is joined by Trenten Merrill, a two-time Paralympian, model, and public speaker to discuss his remarkable and inspiring life journey. After losing his foot at age 14, Trenten never lost sight of his aspirations to be a professional athlete, eventually traveling to Tokyo and Paris to represent the US in the Paralympic games. Ste and Trenten have a fascinating discussion on overcoming adversity, mindset, and diet and recovery tips for high-level athletes. Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board-certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. 📞 Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more! 📲 Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio 📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio 🥩 Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.co TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:45 Losing his foot at 14 years old 7:30 Using faith to navigate hardship 13:10 Becoming a Paralympian 18:15 The mindset of an Olympian 22:00 The evolution of Trenten’s diet 28:00 The 2016 Paralympic games 42:00 Overcoming injuries 47:05 Crazy stories about the Olympic village 51:00 Trenten’s current diet 54:55 How to improve recovery 1:01:20 Closing thoughts