171: Voices of Courage with Ken D. Foster & guest Nathan Barkocy171: Voices of Courage with Ken D. Foster & guest Nathan Barkocy
UK Health Radio Podcast
Host Ken D. Foster talks with former elite cyclist and author Nathan Barkocy about surviving a near-fatal crash, rebuilding his life and redefining wealth. Their conversation covers discipline, mindset, legacy and how true wealth goes far beyond money into purpose, time and who you become.
37:27•6 Jun 2026
From Near-Death Crash to True Wealth: Nathan Barkocy’s Redefinition of Success
Episode Overview
- Suffering, whether physical, emotional or financial, can be used as fuel to move towards bigger goals rather than as a reason to stop.
- True wealth is defined as who you become and the life you live, not just the amount of money you accumulate.
- Old wealth (long-term, tax-advantaged strategies) and new wealth (fast, flashy gains) both matter, but should support time freedom and deeper purpose.
- Discipline in daily habits, goal setting and numbers is crucial for both elite sport and successful entrepreneurship.
- An abundance mindset, stillness and strong mentorship help you pivot through setbacks instead of being held back by scarcity and fear.
“True wealth is beyond just the dollars. It's in the person that you become and the life that it allows you to live.”
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against adversity? This conversation between host Ken D. Foster and guest Nathan Barkocy answers that with a story that swings from a teenage Olympic dream to a life redefined by purpose. Nathan shares how, at 16, he was a nationally ranked cyclist with his sights set on the Tour de France and the Olympics—until a car hit him at 60 miles per hour.
Declared a fatality and placed in a coma, he later woke up paralysed in a rehab hospital, suddenly a champion athlete who couldn’t move. Instead of staying stuck in anger or despair, he set tiny, relentless goals: take a step, get out of the wheelchair, finish high school on time, ride a century, run a marathon, build a family, graduate college. His message is simple and sharp: suffering is universal, but "we don't use that to hold us back...
We need to use this as fuel to launch us forward." From there, the chat shifts into money, purpose and what Nathan calls “true wealth”. He breaks down old wealth (long-term, tax-advantaged strategies like real estate and trusts), new wealth (flashy, fast wins like social media fame and crypto), and then the deeper layer: "True wealth is beyond just the dollars.
It's in the person that you become and the life that it allows you to live." For Nathan, that includes faith, legacy, time freedom and the courage to live your unique calling. You’ll also hear how elite sporting discipline translates into business success, why an abundance mindset matters more than raw talent, and how stillness and reflection help you make better decisions than constant hustle ever can.
If you’ve ever had your plans smashed and wondered what’s next, this story of loss, grit and redefined success might have you asking: what does true wealth mean for you?
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