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  • 10: Episode 10 | Mother Natures Power | Sam Kapacinskas
    Sam “Kap” Kapacinskas is a man wise beyond his years. He is one of those guys that when he tells a story, you can hear a pin drop in the room. Marc sits down with Kap to discuss the last several years of his epic move out west. Everything from working with youth in an outdoor rehab experience group, surviving an avalanche, and one epic moment on top of a mountain that changed the course of his life forever. This episode should be a reminder of mother natures power, and how valuable connecting back to her can be for your mental and physical health. 
    1 hr 3 min
  • 9: Episode 9 | Dark to Light | Dana Tee
    Going from a very dark place to one of light is something that a lot of people strive to do, a lot of people have done and some are in the process of doing. In todays episode Marc sits down with Dana Tee, business owner, author, and overall great human. She opens up about her own story, one where she battled with depression and anxiety. She faced a lot of challenges where most would have thrown in the towel. Dana did not, she pushed through, did the work and made it through to the other side. Her story is inspiring, the work she did may seem simple, but the grit and determination it took to achieve what she has is more than impressive, its authentic and truly inspiring. 
    48 min
  • 8: Episode 8 | Raising Confident Kids | Kari King
    Raising kids is the toughest job on the planet. There is no blueprint or exact science to it as each child is different. In this episode Marc sits down with Kari King, a mother of two very confident and successful kids. Kari shares her tips on what worked for her when raising her kids and some pointers for any parents out there looking to instill confidence in their own children. This isn’t an episode to say “raise your kids this way!” But simply throwing out some information that can be useful to many parents. 
    43 min
  • 7: Episode 7 | Time To Take Control | Marc Solo Episode
    This episode is a solo episode where Marc challenges you to be brutally honest with yourself. To have a real raw authentic conversation with yourself, asking yourself if you truly are giving your best effort towards your mind, body, relationships and money. He lays out specifics on how to take control of your own life to create balance and health in the crucial four. He breaks down one of his days, to show an example of how to use every minute to be meaningful and to impact one of the crucial four in a positive way. This is an episode you can keep reverting back to when you feel like your wheels are spinning or when you think progress isn't being made. Remember, its your story, you write it and you have the ability to make it epic. 
    16 min
  • 6: Episode 6 | Handling The Grind of Pursuing Your Passion | Luke Berryhill
    When pursing your passion the grind to get there can be more than challenging and nobody would know it better than a minor league baseball player. The grind they have is one of the most challenging both physically and mentally in professional sports. In todays episode Marc sits down with Houston Astros minor league player of the year Luke Berryhill. Luke brings an authentic view of life in the minors, the approach he takes to challenges faced and also talks about his passion for country music. Luke is a first class human with loads of great info to both inspire and educate those who are pursing their own passions. 
    40 min
  • 5: Episode 5 | Taking Risks Is Not As Scary As You Think | Daniel Jewett
    Taking a risk can be one of the most fearful things a person can do. Risk comes in varying degrees of impact, some small and some big, but regardless of the size it can be a very challenging process for someone. In Part 1 of this sub series entitled "Dear Entrepreneurship" Marc sits down with his business Partner Daniel Jewett and they discuss their thought process' when it comes to taking risks. They go back in time and talk about the first steps they took before starting their holding company MD Enterprises. If you are on the fence or fearful about taking a risk, this episode will help breakdown your thoughts and help you be able to make the best decision for you. 







    Dear Entrepreneurship is going to be a sub series to this podcasts which will feature Marc and his business partner Daniel Jewett. A diary of everything that happens within the world of entrepreneurship.


    1 hr 31 min
  • 4: Episode 4 | How to Execute Goals in High Stress Situations | Jason Blackey
    People who are the last line of defense are a special breed. They have such an elite mindset that allows them to execute in the most stressful situations imaginable. Jason Blackey is a member of Canada's most elite swat team and he sit downs with Marc to discuss how the principles he uses to handle such high stress can be used by everyday people. The conversation breaks down how preparation, your mindset and teamwork play a huge role in your ability to execute when it matters most. 
    37 min
  • 3: Episode 3 | What It Takes To Be a Great Leader | Michael Jettner
    Leadership isn't just something that applies to a workplace setting. Great examples of leadership can be seen in every aspect of life. In this episode Marc has an in depth conversations with one of the best leaders he knows, Michael Jettner. Jet is a leader in all aspects of his life and it shows. They discuss everything from the foundations that make a great leader to how important it is for leaders to be continuously developing themselves. Empathy and compassion shine through in this episodes message, a great in depth conversation that will benefit those who lead a team of 500 or a family of 4. 
    56 min
  • 2: Episode 2 | Dealing with Life Changing Adversity | Chris Smith
    Chris Smith has seen success at every level of life, a first class human all the way. A guy from a small town in Indiana, who lived out his childhood dreams. He was a seasoned veteran on the PGA tour for over 25 years, where he not only won but was often called the most likable player on tour. But in an instant, his life and his families lives was changed forever.  Marc and Chris have a powerful conversation where Chris opens about that moment and how he managed to push through such adversity.
    59 min
  • 1: Season 1 Episode 1: Here we go
    A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. In this very first episode host Marc Besteman shares insights into his own journey both good and bad, as well as the mission and goal behind the Breakthrough Thinking concept. Its going to be more than just a podcast, its going to be a resource, an outlet and most importantly a community. Marc shares his passion for igniting breakthrough thoughts in those who are looking to take 100% control of their life. This podcast is for anyone who is passionate about living all aspects of their life in the most optimal way possible. 
    44 min

About Breakthrough Thinking

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Every human has a different story and different moments in their life where it was like in an instant, the lights were finally turned on, call it a breakthrough moment. Entrepreneur Marc Besteman hosts guests from all walks of life, all with their own story and breakthrough moment. Deep, unfiltered, insightful and powerful conversations with some extraordinary humans. This podcast was created with the sole purpose to ignite breakthrough thinking in those listening.