What happens after you win five gold medals in the Olympics? In this episode, 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and entrepreneur, Nathan Adrian, opens up about the pressure of elite performance, the shock of a cancer diagnosis, and what it’s like to rebuild identity after sport. He’s an Olympic icon, but also a husband, father, and now co-founder of a company that helps young athletes learn to love swimming. This isn’t just about performance — it’s about purpose, transition, and what it means to evolve. Whether you’re chasing big goals, recovering from a setback, or trying to figure out what comes next — this episode hits home. What You'll Learn in This Episode: •How Nathan trained for Olympic success (and mental longevity) •What .01 seconds taught him about belief and pressure •Why missing the 2008 team became his breakthrough •How cancer changed his priorities and sense of identity •The mindset shifts required to move beyond the Olympics and elite sport •Why fun, community, and mentorship are the next frontier Sponsors: This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, fueling our mornings with their instant functional coffee, creamy Superfood creamers, and the Laird Greens blend we sneak into everything. Real ingredients, surfer-tested. Zero weird aftertaste. 👉 Check them out at https://hubs.li/Q03mjW-f0 ••• Also check out the ‘The World As You’ll Know It’ podcast — this season dives deep into the science of aging and whether we can slow or reverse the process. If you care about healthspan, not just lifespan, this one’s worth a listen. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts - https://hubs.li/Q03mjRnx0 ••• We’re also proudly sponsored by LMNT, the electrolyte drink mix that just dropped LEMONADE SALT — and yes, we freaked out. It’s like drinking nostalgia in a glass, but with legit hydration benefits. Zero sugar. Full salt. Unreasonably delicious. Add it to black iced tea for elite-level summer hydration. 👉 Grab yours (and get a free sample pack) at https://hubs.li/Q03mjTJL0 ••• Let’s not forget about the MVPs at MOMENTOUS, our favorite NSF-Certified supplement brand — now featuring a celebration of actual flavors. Their new limited-edition lineup includes Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Mint, Spiced Chai, and the now-famous Strawberry Protein that Juliet swears changed her life. Made with real ingredients, grass-fed whey isolate, and digestive enzymes for zero belly weirdness. 👉 Use code TRS and and save up to 35% at checkout - https://hubs.li/Q03mjPqt0 About The Ready State: The Ready State provides athletes, coaches, and humans of all walks of life the tools to Relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Subscribe to the Virtual Mobility Coach for customized mobility coaching, tailored to your body and lifestyle. Start a 7-day FREE TRIAL today at https://bit.ly/TRSFree_Trial. Connect with The Ready State: Visit the The Ready State WEBSITE: http://thereadystate.com Follow The Ready State on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/ Like The Ready State on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/ Follow The Ready State on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereadystate Follow The Ready State on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_readystate #NathanAdrian #OlympicGold #CancerSurvivor #TeamUSA #PeakPerformance