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Jon is the Head Coach for the mens soccer team at the University of St. Thomas.

He is one of the most thoughtful, curious, and driven guys I know. 

We talk golf, leadership, curiosity, mindfulness, and the power of asking for help. 

1:42 Building Friendship

12:48 Curiosity & Coaching

23:57 Taking Care of Yourself

36:30 Being Present & Aware

45:42 Prioritization

57:16 Communicating & Picking Battles

1:04:52 Leadership

1:10:38 Mission & Final Q

Dr. Alex Twenge is the owner of a chiropractic and physical therapy clinic. His approach to recovery and performance is refreshing, as his facility is so much more than crack and adjust.

We talk all things recovery, manipulating the nervous system, and why it’s essential to care.

2:40 Alex’s background & journey

7:26 Shoulder rehab

13:58 Pliability & critical thinking

19:15 Mental connection — stimulus

30:02 Research & health talk

40:25 Manipulating nervous system

59:40 Training & passion

1:14:00 See the big picture

1:20:05 Finding purpose

1:30:46 Final Q

Michael Walker is one of the realest dudes I know. He is fit, strong, and very knowledgable in the world of training and performance.

Michael is currently the director of ETS North Metro — a sports performance facility in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

We discuss athletic performance, finding purpose, and building trust. 

6:00 Football & SCSU 

18:00 Back issues & core engagement 

23:00 Training education 

29:45 Know, Like, Trust 

35:37 Passion & energy 

50:30 Michaels journey 

1:12:00 Podcast & book recs 

1:18:15 Finding purpose

Jamo & Sarah Parsons are two of the most kind and genuine people I know. They are also two freakishly athletic people.

Sarah is a professional volleyball player and Jamo is currently pursuing his MBA.

We discuss mindset in relationships, experiences traveling, and lessons they’ve learned through a life of athletics.

1:02 - Sarah & volleyball

6:14 - Jamo & football career

13:10 - Relationship talk

30:02 - Experiences from traveling

45:08 - Lessons from athletics

50:30 - Next chapter

57:50 - Growth & service

1:03:50 - Final Q

Jamo & Sarah Parsons are two of the most kind and genuine people I know. They are also two freakishly athletic people.

Sarah is a professional volleyball player and Jamo is currently pursuing his MBA.

We discuss mindset in relationships, experiences traveling, and lessons they’ve learned through a life of athletics. 

1:02 - Sarah & volleyball 

6:14 - Jamo & football career 

13:10 - Relationship talk 

30:02 - Experiences from traveling 

45:08 - Lessons from athletics 

50:30 - Next chapter 

57:50 - Growth & service 

1:03:50 - Final Q

Austin is a leader, with a mission to show people the potential already inside of them. He’s a strength coach, podcaster, and brand builder by trade. We discuss building a personal brand, real personal growth, and the importance of making an impact. 

3:45 - Growth from Content 

5:37 - Titles & Certifications 

10:40 - Building a Brand 

29:54 - Looking in the Mirror 

41:05 - Taking Ownership 

52:08 - Managing Productive Energy 

1:04:43 - Self Education & Books 

1:11:30 - Impact & Final Q

Booden is a passionate guy, who has a refreshing mindset at his young age.

We discuss mindfulness, perspective, and purpose.

Stick around until the end of the episode to hear about his unique baseball career.

3:50 Athlete to Real World 

10:40 Perspective from Traveling 

21:00 Photography 

23:46 Sensory Deprivation Tanks 

31:35 Mindfulness 

40:45 Impacting Youth Baseball 

49:05 Purpose & Life Lessons 

54:50 Booden’s Baseball Career

Brittany Falk is one seriously upbeat and inspiring person.

We discuss dieting, identity, self talk, and growth.

5:30 Purpose 

10:08 Body Image & Self Talk

15:15 Making healthy change 

25:30 Dieting to be lean 

36:33 Building an Identity 

40:48 Faith 

49:25 Enjoying Tasty Food 

56:03 Health Habits 

1:03:13 Book recommendations 

1:06:24 Final Question

Sam and I have both made some serious changes in our health practices since high school. There are lessons to be learned from our journey.

In this easygoing conversation, we talk about sleep, nutrition, and health at the office.

3:30 - Morning workout 

9:10 - Sauna reset 

15:13 - Sleep 

17:35 - Healthy foods 

23:04 - Net Carbs 

23:57 - Supplements

26:40 - Avoiding junk food 

29:30 - Navigating happy hour 

33:40 - Lessons from bad habits 

36:52 - Health advice - 3 tips

Ralph is one of the most grateful and inspiring people I know.

At one point, Ralph was sleeping in a park. Fast forward to this past October, when his foundation raised over $250,000 - feeding 10,000 FAMILIES on thanksgiving. Wow.

We discuss leadership, love, health, and gratitude.