11. Heart of a Champion: Resilience, Recovery, and the Power of Proactive Health

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Greg and Barry sit down with world-class triathlete Timothy O’Donnell, whose athletic career includes podiums at the IRONMAN World Championships and years competing at the highest level of endurance sport. 

But Tim’s most remarkable story didn’t happen on a podium — it happened in the middle of a race, when he suffered a widowmaker heart attack, a condition with only a 12% survival rate. Tim not only survived — he came back stronger, and now uses his platform to advocate for proactive, preventative health.

This episode explores Tim’s journey through elite sport, the day that changed his life forever, and the mindset he used to reset, reframe, and rebuild. You’ll hear how he’s shifted from purely performance-driven metrics to a deeper focus on healthspan, longevity, and monitoring key biomarkers.

The conversation also brings Voloridge Health’s mission into focus — combining personal stories with our commitment to using data science and predictive scores to stay ahead of disease. We revisit the five biomarkers we believe everyone should track, and how insights from tools like Volo Age and Volo Scores are helping people take control of their health before symptoms even arise.

Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone looking to live longer and live better — this episode delivers insights, emotion, and a call to action.