In today’s episode, I sit down with Cory Sims, also known as Player 191 from Beast Games Season 2, to uncover his story behind one of the most intense competitions ever created.

From serving in the United States Navy to becoming a husband, father of three, an author, and a man deeply rooted in faith, Cory shares the journey that shaped his resilience long before the cameras were ever rolling. What viewers saw on Beast Games was only a glimpse into the mindset, discipline, and unwavering belief that carried him all the way to the final stages of a $5 million competition.

Connect with Cory Sims:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cory.sims191/

Get His Book:

https://corysims.org/

Website:

https://linktr.ee/CorySims191

Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ

The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.

My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.”

My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books.

Get My Book Here:

https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links

You can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”.

Connect with Me:

https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/

My YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration

My Life with SMA:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP

The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.

My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.

So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.

They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sue Smey, known for competing on Survivor and Beast Games, to talk about the deeper story behind her strength. While many people know Sue from reality competition television, this conversation goes far beyond the screen. We talk about her childhood, trauma, healing journey, self-worth, motherhood, resilience, and the mindset that helped shape the woman she is today.Sue opens up about growing up in a dysfunctional and abusive environment, learning how to rebuild her identity, and discovering what it means to truly love yourself after years of pain. She also shares how she became a pilot, built a flight school, and stepped into bold new chapters later in life, proving that it is never too late to start over, take your power back, and chase a bigger purpose.Connect with Sue Smey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suesmeys47/Website:https://linktr.ee/suenamiiIMDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16494513/Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQThe Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book Here:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-linksYou can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”. Connect with Me:https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/My YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VictortheinspirationMy Life with SMA:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_ePThe people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kylie Martin, also known online as Kylie Monster BMX, to talk about her journey through BMX racing, personal adversity, mental health struggles, resilience, faith, and what it really takes to keep going when life gets hard. From getting started in BMX at a young age to navigating injuries, trauma, competition, social media, sponsorships, and self-doubt, Kylie opens up about the reality behind the ride.This conversation goes far beyond sports. We talk about PTSD, mental health advocacy, grief, discipline, pressure, personal growth, and the mindset needed to overcome difficult seasons. Kylie also shares how social media helped shape her brand, why showing up matters, and the lessons BMX taught her about life and perseverance.Connect with Kylie Martin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylie_monster_bmx/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylie_monster_bmxWebsite:https://linktr.ee/kylie_monster_bmxBecome the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQThe Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book Here:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-linksYou can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”. Connect with Me:https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/My YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VictortheinspirationMy Life with SMA:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_ePThe people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brad Miller — known online as @MyBeckersStory — to share an honest conversation about living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic progressive muscle-wasting condition that can impact mobility, endurance, and daily life over time.Brad opens up about being diagnosed at a young age, realizing he couldn’t keep up with other kids, and learning to adapt long before he truly understood what the future might hold. We talk about the mental side of progressive disability, why Brad believes it’s important to face struggles head-on, and how writing, creativity, and music became lifelines through his hardest seasons — including bullying, anxiety, and moments of doubt.Connect with Brad Miller:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybeckersstory/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mybeckersstoryWebsite:https://mybeckersstory.blogspot.com/Book:https://linktr.ee/fightingtowardsvictoryBecome the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQThe Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book Here:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-linksYou can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”. Connect with Me:https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/My YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VictortheinspirationMy Life with SMA:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_ePThe people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kevin Schaefer (@kevinschaefer19) — a writer, journalist, and disability advocate living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA Type 2) — to unpack the real journey behind confidence, independence, and finding your voice.Kevin shares what it was like growing up with SMA in the pre–social media era, navigating hospitalizations, school accessibility, and the hidden emotional weight of disability. He opens up about a major turning point in college, how counseling helped him stop bottling things in, and why hiring outside caregivers became one of the most life-changing steps toward true independence. We also talk faith, trauma, disability, and why disability isn’t the tragedy — inaccessibility is.Connect with Kevin Schaefer:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinschaefer19/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SMANewsTodayWebsite:https://smanewstoday.com/Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQThe Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books. Get My Book Here:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-linksYou can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”. Connect with Me:https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/My YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VictortheinspirationMy Life with SMA:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_ePThe people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

In this video, I sit down with competitive adaptive athlete and man of faith Zack Ruhl (@pitbullruhll) for a raw, hilarious, and powerful conversation about what it truly means to become stronger than your circumstances. From being born with a deformity and enduring 28+ surgeries by his teens, to skating through school, fighting for a chance to play football, and refusing to live under pity—Zack shares the mindset that kept him moving when life tried to stop him.

We also discuss the discipline behind his legendary 501 lb USPA bench press, the failures it took to earn it, and the faith that anchored him through setbacks, doubt, and pressure.

Connect with Zack Ruhl:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pitbullruhll/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@zackpitbullruhl

Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ

The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.

My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.”

My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books.

Get My Book Here:

https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links

You can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”.

Connect with Me:

https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/

My YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration

My Life with SMA:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP

The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.

My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.

So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.

They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.

In today’s episode, I sit down with my longtime best friend Alfonso Reyes, known online as @musculardystrophywarrior (MDW1999). Alfonso opens up about living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy — a progressive condition that affects muscles over time — and the unseen mental battles that come with it: isolation, uncertainty about the future, and learning how to keep going.

This conversation is from childhood memories to therapy, faith, purpose, and the moment YouTube gave Alfonso something to live toward again. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by life, misunderstood, or afraid of what’s next… this episode is for you.

Connect with Alfonso Reyes:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/musculerdystrophywarrior/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@MDW1999

Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQ

The Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.

My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.”

My book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books.

Get My Book Here:

https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-links

You can directly go online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play Books typing in the title “Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph” or simply search “Victortheinspiration”.

Connect with Me:

https://www.instagram.com/becomethevictorr/

My YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@Victortheinspiration

My Life with SMA:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_eP

The people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.

My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.

So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.

They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.