What happens after you're told you have just 14 days to live?

In this episode of Health Under the Hood, Dr. Markyia Nichols sits down with Sean Swarner, a two-time cancer survivor, endurance athlete, author, and motivational speaker, whose journey challenges everything we think we know about health, disease, and human potential.

After surviving two rare cancers and losing one lung, Sean went on to climb Mount Everest, complete the Seven Summits, reach both the North and South Poles, finish the Ironman World Championship, and run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. 

Sean shares how he learned not to let a diagnosis define his identity, why achievement alone can leave us feeling empty, and how his concept of the ”True Summit” helps people pursue goals that actually align with their values. 

He also introduces his ASCEND framework for navigating adversity, explains the power of gratitude and small daily habits, and offers practical tools for finding clarity when life doesn't go according to plan.

Whether you're navigating a chronic health condition, recovering from illness, or simply looking for a new perspective on what's possible, this conversation proves that our greatest limits are often the stories we tell ourselves.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your diagnosis doesn't have to define you

• The difference between a ”false summit” and a truly meaningful goal

• Sean's ASCEND framework for overcoming life's biggest challenges

• The powerful question that can help you uncover what really matters

Notes:

True Summit Method is available on Amazon.

https://www.seanswarner.com/

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