What would you risk to fulfill your calling?
In this episode of The Dr. K Show, Dr. K sits down with JD Tremblay, ultra endurance athlete, former military serviceman, naturopathic practitioner, and Director of Human Performance at Hungry Warrior Academy. JD shares the unbelievable story of selling his house to compete in the Epic Deca: 10 Ironmans in 10 days across 6 Hawaiian islands. Only three people in the world have ever finished it.
From growing up in Northern Quebec and joining the military at 17 to battling suicidal thoughts, to engineering his body for peak performance, JD reveals how faith, systems thinking, discipline, and burning the boats shaped his life. This episode dives deep into resilience under pressure, mental toughness, elite performance physiology, spiritual alignment, and why values matter more than goals.
At its core, this is a conversation about surrender, obedience, discipline, and how God shapes strength through pressure.
Key Takeaways:
0:00 Introduction
6:30 Faith, identity, and hearing God’s voice under pressure
13:40 What is the Epic Deca: 10 Ironmans in 10 days
21:50 Burn the boats selling his house to compete
31:00 Engineering the body systems, electrolytes, glucose, recovery
41:20 When the body shuts down and the mind must lead
52:30 Values over goals building Hungry Warrior Academy
Free Resource from JD Tremblay:
JD has created a free guide for listeners of The Dr. K Show:
Engineer Your Energy – Build Your Agency
The foundation system for sustainable, drug-free health.
Download it here:
https://speakerhub.com/cta/qMfMmT
Resources Mentioned:
Hungry Warrior Academy - https://hungrywarrioracademy.com/
Epic5 - https://www.epic5.com/
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.