Douglas Brackmann
Douglas Brackmann
Episode 4: Mike Hazle
Episode 4: Mike Hazle
Episode 4: Mike Hazle
Wednesday 21st July 2021
Mike Hazle shares his journey from dual-sport athlete to Olympian and beyond, focusing on holistic health after experiencing burnout.
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Get the buttons here!Mike Hazle: From Athletic Dreams to Olympic Reality and Beyond
Because if you listen to that genetic code that you have, that I have, that we have that, these driven people have, it will push you to places that you definitely don't think you could have ever gone.
What happens when a torn ACL sidelines your athletic career, only for you to bounce back and make it to the Olympics? Meet Mike Hazle, a Texas-born dual-sport athlete whose journey took some unexpected turns. In this episode of 'I Am Driven Podcast', host Dr. Douglas Brackmann chats with Mike about his remarkable path from college sports to the Olympic track team.
After a devastating injury, Mike’s relentless drive led him to achieve five National Championship medals and several top 10 world rankings. But it wasn’t all gold medals and glory. Mike opens up about the darker side of Olympic sports, including the politics and drug scandals that pushed him to seek a new identity. Inspired by the camaraderie he saw among Navy SEALs, Mike transitioned into a role as a USAF Special Warfare Combat Controller at the age of 34.
He shares candid insights on the physical pain and burnout that often accompany a driven lifestyle, and how he's now focusing on holistic health and fitness. If you’ve ever felt your intense drive both propel and overwhelm you, Mike’s story offers valuable lessons on finding balance and purpose.