Facing Adversity? Just Keep Swimming with Athena Brownson
From Get Your FILL, Financial Independence and Long Life by Christine Mccarron
March 23, 2026 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 26
About this episode
Athena Brownson shares her journey of resilience from elite athletics to battling Lyme disease while thriving in real estate.
Guest: Athena Brownson, Denver-based Real Estate Agent & Emerging Developer Host Christine McCarron welcomes Athena Brownson, a professional with over a decade of experience in Denver real estate and a background in interior design. A former professional freestyle skier, Athena’s life took a dramatic turn nine years ago when she began a grueling battle with Lyme disease and related autoimmune conditions. Her story is one of profound resilience, shifting from elite athletics to a fight for basic functionality. Athena also shares the origin of her name, honoring her Greek grandmother—one of the first female ophthalmologists on the East Coast. Carrying the name of the goddess of wisdom and war, Athena reflects this heritage through her fierce advocacy for her clients and her own health. Athena credits her professional skiing career for her foundational discipline. The sport taught her to manage fear, visualize success, and commit to "one more try." These traits became essential when a neck surgery triggered a systemic immune collapse. For years, tasks as simple as getting out of bed became monumental. During this dark period, real estate served as her "guiding…
People in this episode
Host: Christine McCarron
Guest: Athena Brownson
Topics covered
- resilience
- real estate
- health advocacy
- Lyme disease
- personal growth
- athletics
Keywords
- resilience
- Lyme disease
- real estate
- athletics
- personal growth
- health advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lyme disease, interior design
Places: Denver
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