Ashley Cain: Hard Hitting Lessons From Warzones, Using Pain For Strength & Surviving Grief

UNTAPPED · 2025-07-07

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Former pro footballer turned endurance athlete and activist, Ashley Cain opens up about turning unimaginable loss into an unstoppable drive. He reflects on how the death of his daughter Azaylia became the catalyst for a life of deeper purpose, resilience, and unrelenting challenge.

Did he ever consider giving up? Ashley shares raw insights on the pain that fuels him, the faith that sustains him, and the legacy that motivates every extreme feat he takes on. From spiritual belief to brutal self-honesty, he explains what keeps him pushing when the world says stop.

This episode is about finding purpose through pain, building strength from sorrow, and living a life that makes every moment, and every mile, count.

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In a remarkable transformation from troubled reality TV star, to record breaking endurance athlete, Spencer Matthews has redefined what it means to test the limits of human potential.

His extraordinary 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days across the punishing terrain of the Jordanian desert not only earned him a Guinness World Record, but inspired millions with a message of resilience, discipline, and purpose.

That spirit is now the ethos of UNTAPPED, the podcast where Spencer brings you into intimate conversations with the greatest athletes on the planet. With a focus on practical, actionable insights, UNTAPPED is more than just an interview show, it’s a toolkit for anyone striving to become a better runner, athlete, or version of themselves.

Each episode challenges you to rethink your limits and take the next bold step toward your own UNTAPPED potential.

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