Rise From The Ashes

From Cancer to Comeback: Nathan’s Ashes Workout & Adaptive Success Story

Baz Porter® Episode 16

What do you do when life throws everything at you job loss, cancer, failure and dares you to rise?

Meet Nathan.
A fighter, a visionary, and the creator of The Ashes Workout a fitness philosophy built for the actively aging, rooted in human connection and comeback strength.

In this raw and deeply moving episode of Rising From The Ashes, Nathan opens up about:

  • Surviving prostate cancer and staying mentally strong
  • How early mornings and uplifting input shaped his mindset
  • Launching a fitness movement for the aging body and unbreakable soul

 We dive deep into moonshot thinking, embracing failure, and the power of personal growth through books, podcasts, and spiritual awakening.

Nathan’s book, If You See a Turtle on a Stump, Somebody Put Him There, is more than a title it’s a philosophy of adaptive navigation through life’s chaos.

Whether you’re facing burnout, big transitions, or the quiet ache of “not yet,” this episode is your sign to rise.

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