Celebrity Trainer Austin Curry has trained some of the biggest names in the game – including YouTube giant MrBeast – but his real story isn’t about fame or followers. It’s about fighting through pain, doubt, and failure to rebuild himself from the inside out.
Carlos Vasquez dives deep into Austin’s journey, from a rough childhood and low self-worth to mastering the mindset that turned his life around. Austin breaks down how fitness became more than a grind – it became therapy. A way to rebuild confidence, sharpen discipline, and live with purpose.
He reveals what it really takes to lead with authenticity, stay consistent when no one’s watching, and turn your hardest battles into fuel for growth.
Tune in as we dive into:
(00:00) Success is a personal journey
(03:43) Embracing growth and learning
(09:27) Childhood struggles and transition
(11:19) Culture shock and contrast
(14:58) Seek help, don’t internalize
(18:37) Video games as an escape
(22:25) Turning pain into purpose
(28:11) From small town to fitness trainer
(32:49) Social media: purpose vs presence
(37:10) Be mindful, disconnect to connect
(40:14) Jimmy’s incredible work ethic
(44:21) Empowerment through choice and faith
(47:43) Present, authentic, intentional fatherhood
(51:01) Power of being present
(53:52) Perfect fit for growth
(56:18) Embrace vulnerability and self-love
Links mentioned in this episode:
Austin Curry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austincolecurry/
Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men – Book PDF: https://carlosvasquez.systeme.io/warriorinthegarden
Download my Confidence Masterclass:
https://carlosvasquezofficial.thinkific.com/products/courses/building-confidence-masterclass
Thank you to Legendary Foods and Youth Champions for their support of this podcast. For more information about them, visit:
Legendary Foods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendaryfoods
Youth Champions Website: https://youth-champions.org
