#224 | Melding An Ironmind: Rowing Across The Atlantic & The Hidden Value In Pushing Your Body Ft. Damian Browne

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What happens when the ocean tries to break you? Within hours of launching his solo Atlantic row, Damian Browne—former professional rugby player turned world-record-holding adventurer—was seasick, cramping, and drifting backward. Then he caught his thoughts and asked three simple questions: What are you here to do? How do you do it? Then do it. That mental switch became the blueprint that carried him thousands of miles across the Atlantic, completely alone and without a functioning rudder.

In this episode, Damian unpacks the Ironmind philosophy—the mindset system that turns fear into focus and suffering into strength. We explore the Four Controllables he teaches at the Ironmind Institute: body position and technique, breath, effort, and self-talk. Through real stories from the open ocean, Damian shows how to re-enter the present moment when chaos hits, and how voluntary adversity builds self-trust, self-respect, and resilience.

You’ll also hear about his next mission: a run around Ireland to raise one million euros for charity—with open community miles each morning so others can join the journey. This is more than a story of endurance; it’s a lesson in how to lead yourself when everything else falls apart.

Connect with Damian:
ironmindinstitute.com
@auld_stock

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