What if the love you’ve been chasing isn’t out there, but within you—and what if the story you’ve been telling yourself about self-love is the biggest obstacle of all? In this milestone 100th episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Dr. Carin LaCount—self-love coach, author of The Love Liar, and optometrist with a mission to help the world see differently.

This conversation is a journey into the heart of what it really means to love yourself, to shed the masks, and to rewrite the narratives that keep us small. It’s equal parts tender, raw, and disruptive.

We open with the image of a mirror fogged with steam—how so many of us see a blurred reflection of who we are. Dr. Carin shares how her work helps people wipe that mirror clean. She uses her experience as an optometrist to explore the powerful metaphor of vision: just as corrective lenses help us see the world clearly, honest self-love helps us see ourselves clearly.

She vulnerably shares her own journey of being a “love liar,” wearing the perfect-on-the-outside mask while battling deep self-criticism. The stories are deeply human and wildly relatable.

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Episode Highlights
    •    [0:00] – Forging the milestone: Bryce reflects on hitting 100 episodes and why this conversation is a perfect symbol of ALLSMITH’s mission to forge edges and deepen connection.
    •    [5:30] – Dr. Carin’s origin story: From optometry to self-love coaching and writing The Love Liar. How “seeing” took on a whole new meaning in her life.
    •    [12:45] – The “Love Liar” concept explained: How we subconsciously lie to ourselves about love and worthiness, and the moment she realized she’d been living that lie too.
    •    [18:20] – Metaphor of blurred vision: How Dr. Carin uses her background in eye care to explain why we often see love through distorted lenses.
    •    [27:00] – Bryce shares a powerful story of losing his parents and the lessons of love and loyalty they left behind. How tragedy sharpened his vision for ALLSMITH’s purpose.
    •    [36:15] – The inner critic: Why we confuse achievement with worth, and Dr. Carin’s tools to silence that voice and embody self-compassion.
    •    [48:00] – Practical steps: Daily habits and perspective shifts to begin practicing real self-love. Simple exercises that anyone can start today.
    •    [56:40] – Myth-busting: Dr. Carin tackles the common “self-love” advice that might actually be making us more disconnected.
    •    [1:05:00] – The call to courage: Bryce and Carin discuss why vulnerability is the birthplace of true love—both inward and outward.
    •    [1:12:15] – Final words: What Dr. Carin wants everyone to know about love, worthiness, and how to stop lying to yourself.

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This episode isn’t just about self-help. It’s an invitation to forge your own edges—to see yourself differently, to strip away the masks, and to step into a life anchored in truth. As Bryce says often, “Fitness is the spark, but love is the fire.”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “performing” love instead of feeling it, or if you’ve struggled to see your own worth, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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“God, Sex, and the Quantum Field. For high achievers ready for what’s next.”

In this potent and paradigm-shifting episode, Bryce Smith sits down with intuitive guide and spiritual mentor Jessica Bird to explore a question that flips modern productivity culture on its head:

Can Erotic Intelligence Replace Hustle Culture?

From the outside, Jessica once lived the high-achieving corporate life—closing multi-million-dollar deals and checking every societal box. But internally, her soul was whispering something else. What followed was a full-body awakening into a path most fear to walk: one led by surrender, divine timing, sacred intimacy, and embodied feminine power.

This is not your average manifestation conversation.

This is for the leaders building legacy beyond burnout.

For the creators seeking to trade grind for grace.

For the seekers craving more than just success—craving wholeness.

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🧭 TIMESTAMPS + KEY MOMENTS

0:00 – Intro

Welcome to ALLSMITH 99 and an invocation of what it means to create from peace, not pressure.

5:27 – The False God of Hustle

Jessica breaks down how Western culture’s obsession with “more” leads to chronic burnout, adrenal fatigue, and spiritual disconnection.

“The energy you create from is the energy you’ll live in once it arrives.”

12:41 – What Is Erotic Intelligence?

Not sex. Not seduction. But a deeper, primal intelligence that guides creativity, leadership, and love.

21:18 – Manifestation vs. Embodiment

“Much of what we call manifestation today is just capitalism wearing a spiritual mask.”

Jessica challenges the current manifestation narrative with spiritual rigor and embodied truth.

29:50 – God, Sex, and the Quantum Field

Jessica opens a portal into her signature framework: integrating divine connection, sacred erotic energy, and quantum-level creation.

37:06 – Redefining Productivity

“Peace is the new productivity. Turned-on presence is the new currency.”

44:22 – Building a Life That Lasts

Bryce and Jessica explore how to create love, business, and family that isn’t just successful—but sustainable.

51:33 – The Shift From Action to Alignment

How do we follow divine guidance and still remain accountable to our responsibilities? Jessica calls it the “soft girl era”—but it’s anything but passive.

58:00 – Legacy Beyond the Metrics

For the high performer who has achieved it all and still feels like something is missing… this moment is your mirror.

1:06:49 – Final Blessing & Closing Prayer

Jessica channels a closing message for anyone ready to receive, not just build.

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🔥 QUOTES TO REMEMBER

“Control is the illusion that keeps us from receiving.”

“We’re not chasing the dream anymore—we’re becoming the vessel for it.”

“Erotic energy is the same life force that creates galaxies. What are you doing with yours?”

“Love, intimacy, leadership, and legacy all begin in the body.”

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There’s a silent epidemic among high-performing men.

They build the business, hit the metrics, make the money…

But inside?

They’re starving.

Bryce sits down with Jared Hellums, a man who doesn’t just build businesses—he builds legacies. As CEO of ConstructableCo and a Business Coach for Rise Up Kings, Jared has walked through the fire of entrepreneurship and emerged with a message that every high-performing man needs to hear.

In a world that tells men to grind, hustle, and chase more, Jared asks the deeper question: At what cost? You can build the empire and still lose yourself in the process. This episode explores the real cost of success and the invitation to build from a foundation of faith, integrity, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like the metrics are up but your soul is empty, this episode is for you.

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Important Message

You can build the tallest skyscraper in the city, but if the foundation is cracked, it will eventually collapse in silence. Jared is a man who builds both concrete and character. This episode is a reminder that the soul is not a side hustle.

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What We Explore

    •    Why so many men are successful but spiritually bankrupt

    •    How to lead with faith in a results-driven world

    •    The dangers of building an empire while your marriage burns

    •    Masculinity in the modern age: strength versus softness

    •    Systems, brotherhood, and the battle for the inner man

    •    Coaching frameworks that help men reclaim power without ego

    •    Why Jesus is the cornerstone—in business, marriage, and mindset

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – The real reason we burn out chasing success

5:14 – Jared’s personal rock bottom: where the shift began

11:30 – Building ConstructableCo and the parallels of spiritual construction

18:00 – Rise Up Kings: brotherhood, fire, and accountability

26:22 – “The soul erosion starts with compromise”

34:50 – Marriage, business, and the war for alignment

43:15 – Systems, faith, and the masculine frame

52:01 – What legacy really looks like

1:01:10 – Final words to the man who feels empty in his success

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Quotes from Jared Hellums

“If you build a great business but lose your kids along the way, did you really win?”

“The enemy doesn’t have to destroy you. He just has to distract you.”

“Masculinity isn’t domination—it’s direction. And most men don’t know where they’re going.”

“Your marriage is the first business you should be leading with excellence.”

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Instagram: @jaredhellums (https://www.instagram.com/jaredhellums)

From struggles to success, helping you do the same

Chief Executive Officer @constructableco

Business Coach @riseupkings

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In this bold and eye-opening episode, Bryce sits down with Eric Johnson, the founder of Trident Coffee, to uncover what happens when a Navy veteran turns frustration with the broken medical system and corrupt politics into a movement of truth, wellness, and legacy.

What started as a cold brew company has now evolved into a functional coffee powerhouse—with a new Amazon launch that’s more than just convenience. It’s a conscious rebellion in a cup.

“When doctors don’t listen and politicians profit, quality wellness becomes a form of rebellion.”

But this episode goes far deeper than products. It explores the quiet power of doing the right thing when no one is watching, the ancient wisdom of Swedish fika, and how Trident and ALLSMITH aligned through shared values: integrity, community, and legacy.

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⏱️ Time Stamps & Key Segments

00:00 – 05:30 | From Service to Sovereignty
Eric shares his transition from military service to the business world, confronting the harsh truth that the institutions we trust—especially in healthcare—aren’t always built to serve us.

“You don’t need a politician to tell you what’s healthy. You need the courage to listen to your own body and your own values.”

05:31 – 15:00 | What Makes Trident Functional Coffee Different
Get the inside scoop on Trident’s new Amazon release and why this coffee is designed for peak performance. Think adaptogens, collagen, and clarity—all with clean sourcing and zero compromise.

15:01 – 25:00 | Fika: The Ritual of Real Connection
Bryce and Eric explore the Swedish philosophy of fika—not just pausing for coffee, but creating space for people, reflection, and intention. This isn’t just about caffeine—it’s about culture.

“Fika isn’t just coffee—it’s accountability, community, respect.”

25:01 – 35:30 | Calling Out Corruption and Cracked Systems
Eric fearlessly calls out how wellness has been hijacked by politics, pharmaceuticals, and lazy leadership. This is the raw truth most won’t say aloud—and why Trident had to be built from scratch.

“We’re battling lobbyists in Congress one cup at a time.”

35:31 – 45:00 | Business, Leadership, and the Long Game
Legacy isn’t built on launch days—it’s built in the unseen hours. Eric and Bryce explore what it means to lead with values, love your people, and make decisions rooted in what’s right, not what’s trending.

“Doing the right thing when no one is watching is where legacy is built.”

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🎯 What You’ll Walk Away With
    •    A new morning ritual that fuels clarity, energy, and purpose—start your day with Trident functional coffee, now available on Amazon.
    •    The courage to question broken systems and choose sovereign health practices.
    •    The reminder that every moment can be sacred if we choose to connect with presence and people.
    •    Tools to lead, live, and serve from a place of alignment—not approval.

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In this powerful episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with health performance expert, author, and new father Kyle Gonzalez to explore a crucial question: Are we making health harder than it needs to be?

Kyle is the creator of The Vitality System, host of the Vitality System Podcast, and VP of Performance at Coya Life. He’s helped thousands of people stop chasing complexity and start building sustainable systems that actually work.

Together, Bryce and Kyle go deep on the lies we’ve been sold in the wellness world, the underrated power of daily consistency, and what it really means to forge vitality instead of just hoping for it. They unpack Kyle’s two books — The Vitality System and Journey Within — and how his recent journey into fatherhood is reshaping his relationship with time, identity, and health.

If you’re tired of burnout cycles, overwhelmed by endless “biohacks,” or looking for a real, actionable path to reclaim your health — this one’s for you.

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📓 Show Notes & Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Bryce sets the tone for clarity, vitality, and sustainable performance

5:02 – Kyle’s origin story: from D1 athlete to educator, coach, and performance leader

12:48 – What The Vitality System is — and why it’s NOT another “wellness trend”

18:25 – The problem with all-or-nothing mindsets and the myth of perfect routines

24:44 – What most people get wrong about movement and strength

30:30 – Why most diets fail — and how to keep nutrition stupid simple

37:12 – The Journey Within book: healing, honesty, and self-awareness

42:55 – Coya Life and the future of personalized performance support

51:00 – Being a new father: how Kyle is rewriting his own vitality playbook

58:36 – Micro-actions, habit stacking, and staying grounded when life gets chaotic

1:06:40 – Bryce and Kyle reflect on masculine identity, emotional fluency, and purpose

1:14:28 – Building systems for people who don’t have time to think

1:21:30 – Kyle’s challenge to the audience: simplify to amplify

1:26:00 – Closing thoughts: you don’t need more—just more consistency

1:29:05 – ALLSMITH calls to action: how to join the movement

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💬 Noteworthy Quotes

•“Most people don’t need more information — they need a system they can actually stick to.” — Kyle Gonzalez

•“We think if it’s not extreme, it doesn’t count. But that mindset is killing our consistency.” — Bryce Smith

•“Vitality isn’t about perfect days — it’s about the collection of deliberate moments.” — Kyle

•“You can’t outsource your identity. Your daily actions are your proof.” — Bryce

•“Being a dad has made me double down on simplicity. Because now, every moment matters.” — Kyle

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🧠 Tactical Tips From Kyle

•Pick one habit per pillar (Movement, Nutrition, Recovery, Lifestyle) and make it so small it’s impossible to fail.

•Audit your health inputs every Sunday: what worked, what didn’t, what’s missing?

•When in doubt, go back to the body — walk, breathe, move. Simplicity wins.

•Trade “optimization” for consistency with intention.

•Protect your mornings. They shape the tempo of your entire day.

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Welcome to Episode 95 of ALLSMITH — where we challenge the noise, confront the limits, and forge something real. In this episode, Bryce sits down with retired Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney, to unpack what most people get completely wrong about leadership, performance, and building elite culture.

If you think leadership is about titles, peak performance is about grind, and stress is your enemy — buckle up. This episode is going to dismantle everything you thought you knew.

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🧠 What’s Inside This Episode:

Rich Diviney spent over 20 years leading SEAL teams, including commanding one of the most elite units in the world — SEAL Team 6. But it wasn’t the gear, tactics, or technical skill that defined success in combat — it was the invisible attributes. Grit. Resilience. Drive. Teamability. And optimal performance under pressure.

In this deeply revealing conversation, Bryce and Rich explore how those same principles apply outside the military — to business, to culture, to relationships, and to how we show up when life doesn’t go according to plan.

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🔥 Conversation Highlights & Time Stamps:

    •    [04:25] Rich shares why most high performers collapse in real-world pressure — and how SEALs trained for uncertainty, not perfection.

    •    [12:11] The difference between peak and optimal performance — and why chasing “peak” might actually be ruining your life.

    •    [21:00] Bryce breaks down the ALLSMITH philosophy and how Rich’s work confirms what we’re building: a lifestyle, not a hack.

    •    [29:44] Why stress isn’t the problem — your relationship to stress is. And how to build a Mind Gym to train for it.

    •    [36:18] The five buckets of attributes — and which ones you’re probably neglecting.

    •    [47:07] Rich gets real about how he had to re-learn leadership after the SEALs — and what most corporate leaders get dead wrong.

    •    [59:33] Can you build elite teams without trust and shared adversity? This part might make you uncomfortable — and that’s the point.

    •    [1:08:52] Bryce and Rich talk about identity, legacy, and what it means to lead yourself first.

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⚔️ A Gentle Confrontation:

Let’s be real — most people are building teams with résumés, not with resilience. They’re obsessed with tactics and tools but ignore temperament.

They want culture, but they don’t want confrontation.

They want peak, but they don’t want pressure.

This conversation is your wake-up call.

If you’re a coach, creator, leader, or just someone tired of pretending — you need this episode.

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In Episode 94 of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Christian Drapeau, the founder and Chief Science Officer of STEMREGEN®, to explore one of the most exciting frontiers in health and longevity—stem cell activation.

Christian is a pioneer in the field of regenerative wellness. With over 30 years of research experience and decades dedicated to adult stem cells, he’s shifting the conversation around aging, vitality, and self-healing. Together, Bryce and Christian unpack the science and simplicity behind how our bodies are designed to repair—and how we can support that process naturally through food, movement, mindset, and key botanicals.

This conversation dives deep into the connection between stem cell biology and human optimization, from athletic recovery to skin health, brain performance, and even emotional healing. It’s informative, inspiring, and deeply aligned with the ALLSMITH philosophy of forging wellness from the inside out.

If you’re curious about how to tap into your body’s innate intelligence to feel better, move better, and live younger—this episode is a must.

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🔥 SHOW NOTES

0:00 – Welcome to ALLSMITH
Setting the tone for a conversation about inner healing, cellular wisdom, and biological potential.

4:28 – Meet Christian Drapeau
From neurophysiology to stem cell breakthroughs—how his journey began and why it matters.

10:15 – The moment everything changed
A groundbreaking discovery in the early 2000s reshapes how we understand adult stem cells.

15:42 – What exactly are endogenous stem cells?
Breaking down how stem cells are released into the bloodstream to repair and regenerate.

22:18 – The power of plants in stem cell activation
Why botanicals like AFA algae, aloe macroclada, and sea buckthorn are changing the game.

30:11 – Can aging be reversed naturally?
The science and real-world outcomes that suggest it’s possible.

38:33 – Pain, performance, and regeneration
How stem cell support is helping athletes recover faster and move with more freedom.

45:27 – Healing isn’t just physical
Christian and Bryce explore the emotional and energetic side of recovery and regeneration.

53:00 – Inside Christian’s personal routine
What he takes, how he lives, and how he walks the talk of regenerative health.

59:44 – Addressing skepticism and misinformation
Christian shares honest thoughts about the resistance to change in wellness and medicine.

1:06:15 – Bryce reflects on the ALLSMITH philosophy
Tying it all together—how stem cell science supports the deeper mission of ALLSMITH.

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💭 Final Thoughts

This episode is a powerful reminder: you are not broken—you are built to regenerate. Christian’s insights reinforce what we believe at ALLSMITH: that the path to longevity is rooted in awareness, daily action, and supporting the body’s natural brilliance.

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Imagine your body as a house you’ve lived in your entire life. Over the years, cracks appear in the walls, the floors creak, and the foundation shifts a little with every storm you weather. Most people keep painting over the cracks — masking what’s underneath — instead of doing the real work to repair the structure from the inside out.

Today’s guest, Dr. Alex Langford, is here to remind us that true healing isn’t about hiding the damage with a fresh coat of paint — it’s about getting in the crawl space, understanding what’s rotting, and rebuilding with intention.

Alex is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, yoga instructor, and the founder of @evolvehawaiipt, as well as the co-founder of @elevate_oahu — a community-driven wellness space on Oahu that’s redefining what it means to feel strong, resilient, and truly connected to your body.

This conversation is a call to slow down, pay attention, and stop outsourcing your well-being. Get ready to question the way you approach pain, movement, recovery, and the lifelong project that is your human body.

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📌 Key Topics + Timestamps

00:00 – Opening Reflections:
Bryce sets the tone on why so many people keep masking pain with band-aids instead of facing the root cause.

07:35 – Alex’s Origin Story:
From nutrition to physical therapy to building a community hub for healing — why Alex bet on a holistic path over quick fixes.

12:50 – “Pain is a Teacher, Not an Enemy”
Why your injury might be the best messenger you’ll ever have — if you choose to listen.

19:20 – Breaking Rehab Myths:
Why traditional PT often fails. The outdated protocols Alex is replacing with evidence-based, lifestyle-integrated rehab.

26:45 – High-Intensity Culture vs. Intelligent Movement:
Why more sweat isn’t always better — and how to spot gyms and trainers who push intensity without intention.

33:10 – The Real Cost of Masking Pain:
How masking discomfort with meds or Instagram trends keeps people stuck for decades.

40:25 – Cold Plunge, Sauna, & Recovery Rituals:
How Alex uses ancient tools and nervous system education to rewire the body’s stress response.

48:00 – “We’ve Forgotten How to Listen.”
Alex’s practical advice to rebuild trust with your body when you’ve ignored its signals for too long.

54:30 – Entrepreneurship, Community, & Redefining Strength:
The story behind Elevate Oahu, and why building a village for wellness is more powerful than going it alone.

1:02:15 – Closing Nuggets of Gold:
Alex’s daily non-negotiables for staying injury-free, vibrant, and in tune — and her message for anyone afraid to begin.

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🗝️ Big Takeaways

✅ Pain is feedback — not a flaw.
✅ True strength is built when you stop outsourcing your healing.
✅ Nervous system safety is the secret weapon most people ignore.
✅ Healing is not linear — it’s layered and deeply personal.
✅ Community is the catalyst — you don’t have to do it alone.

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💥 If this conversation hit home — share it with someone you care about.
Your story might help them finally stop masking and start healing.

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“You can chase the podium your whole life, but sooner or later, you’re called to stand for something bigger than a medal.”

In this powerful and raw conversation, Bryce sits down with Kari Pearce — six-time CrossFit Games athlete, once America’s Fittest Woman, and now stepping into her greatest reinvention yet: building life beyond the competition floor, embracing pregnancy, and rewriting what strength really means.

This isn’t just about lifting more weight. It’s about laying down the armor, trading the roar of the crowd for the quiet lessons of motherhood, and realizing that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is become a beginner all over again.

Kari opens up like never before — sharing stories of mental grit, identity shifts, the discipline that made her a household name in CrossFit, and the surrender that’s shaping her next chapter. From the power of purpose-driven business to her non-negotiables as she prepares to become a mom, this episode is a masterclass in evolving when the lights fade and real life begins.

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🔑 Episode Highlights + Timestamps

0:00 — Intro

“Strength doesn’t retire — it reinvents.” Bryce sets the stage for a conversation about courage, identity, and new beginnings.

5:42 — The Podium Isn’t Everything

Kari reflects on the hidden cost of winning, how she kept showing up when no one was watching, and why letting go was the hardest rep of all.

14:15 — The Gymnast Roots & CrossFit Glory

Stories from the mat to the rig — the discipline, sacrifice, and mindset that forged America’s Fittest Woman.

22:30 — Building Pearce Power

“Entrepreneurship is just a different type of competition.” How Kari’s new mission helps thousands find their own version of strength.

31:10 — Pregnancy: Redefining What Strong Looks Like

Raw insights on training while growing a human, listening to her body in a new way, and what’s surprised her most about this season.

40:55 — Lessons for Future Moms & Athletes

Why she believes pregnancy isn’t a pause, but a preparation. How to find identity beyond the sport.

50:42 — The New Non-Negotiables

Kari shares her daily mindset shifts, routines, and how she stays rooted in purpose over pressure.

58:30 — Lightning Round: Future, Fears, and One Final Message

A challenge from Kari for anyone standing on the edge of reinvention right now.

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⚡ Favorite Quotes

“Discipline is the art of remembering what you want most over what you want now.” 

“Strength doesn’t come from the medals you hang on the wall, but from the stories you’re brave enough to tell.” 

“You don’t lose your edge when you evolve — you just sharpen a new one.” 

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Once upon a barbell, there was a man who could lift more than most of us could ever dream — but what makes Sam Dancer unforgettable isn’t the mountains he moves with his strength, it’s the size of the space he holds for others.

Years ago, Sam wasn’t the giant of spirit you see today. He was a kid with a lot of power, a lot of questions, and a heart that felt things deeply — sometimes too deeply to fit inside the rigid boxes the world wanted to put him in. Over the years, he learned that the heaviest thing he could ever lift wasn’t a barbell — it was the burden of living a life that didn’t feel true to who he was. So he stopped trying to fit in. He chose love over ego. He chose service over status. And he’s been building bridges ever since.

Today, through the Dancer Love Foundation, Sam and his wife Jenn are using strength, soul, and radical inclusion to rewrite what community means — not just for those with intellectual and physical disabilities, but for every human who wants to lift heavy, love hard, and live free.

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🎧 In This Episode:

0:00 — Intro & Backstory:

Bryce sets the tone with the story of how he and Sam became brothers in spirit, bonded by sweat, real conversations, and a shared mission to turn fitness into a vessel for a bigger life.

8:12 — Strength That Serves:

Sam breaks down how he went from being known as “the strong guy” in CrossFit to becoming a stronghold for people who needed love more than they needed another rep.

16:35 — The Birth of Dancer Love Foundation:

How Sam & Jenn started their nonprofit — the mission, the impact, and the lessons learned about inclusion, service, and unconditional love.

27:00 — Lifting Others Up:

Stories from the adaptive community that will make you rethink what strength looks like. Tears, triumph, and transformation.

38:42 — Mindset, Faith & Freedom:

How Sam approaches mindset training — and how he’s learned to surrender control, open his heart, and play the long game of loving people well.

50:20 — What Community Really Means:

Why vibe is everything, how to hold space for people’s full selves, and how fitness can be the catalyst for human connection.

1:02:17 — The Big Takeaway:

Bryce & Sam wrap up with an invitation: to step outside your own ego, serve others without keeping score, and lift the heaviest thing of all — the people next to you.

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🫶 Quotes to Carry With You

“The heaviest thing you’ll ever lift is your own ego. The strongest thing you’ll ever build is a community rooted in love.” 

“Strength is just the start. The real power is what you do with it.” 

“If you want to go heavy, go alone. If you want to lift forever, lift together.” 

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💥 Listen With Depth. Live With Love.

This isn’t just an episode to run in the background — it’s an invitation to let Sam’s perspective remind you that your strength is a gift for the world, not against it. Let this one crack you open and set you free.

We want to be real with you — the audio quality on this one didn’t hit our standard, and we’re bummed about that too. But the love, magic, and wisdom inside this conversation are worth every second. We’re always working to bring you the best possible experience, and we appreciate

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