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n 2012, Sam Fischer walked into a gym weighing 282 pounds and looking for direction. The trainer who approached him that day was Scott Anderson.

Years later, Sam sits down with Scott to talk about fitness transformation, mentorship and the people who enter our lives at exactly the right time.

They revisit Sam's early fitness journey and discuss discipline, consistency and the connection between lessons learned in the gym and success elsewhere in life.

Scott also shares his own transition from personal training into sales and eventually real estate, explaining why relationships and consistently showing up matter more than shortcuts.

This is a conversation about beginnings, transitions and the lasting influence one person can have on another.

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In this compelling interview, Jeremy Stalnecker, a former Marine and Iraq combat veteran, shares profound insights on leadership, resilience, faith, and the true meaning of courage. Discover how military principles translate into everyday life and how to keep moving forward despite life's challenges.  

Topics:  Leadership, Resilience, Faith, Military, Veterans, Courage, Personal Development, Spiritual Warfare, March or Die, Mental Toughness

CHAPTERS: 

Courage that costs

Authority vs leadership

Resilience isn’t toughness

Faith without band-aids

Trauma vs excuse

“I’m fine” and the tells

March or Die origin story

Can grit become avoidance?

Marching without motivation

Advice to 22-year-old Jeremy

How to get help (Mighty Oaks)

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Find more information about our guest here: 

https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/

https://www.marchordie.com/

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Former Nebraska state senator and author Colby Coash joins Sam Fischer to talk about the journey from growing up in Bassett, Nebraska, to serving in the Nebraska Legislature and becoming a writer and storyteller.

The conversation explores Nebraska politics, rural life, family legacy, leadership, travel and the experiences that change how we see the world.

Colby reflects on his small-town Nebraska roots, the lessons he carried into public service and the importance of stories in understanding both people and places.

Running Naked is less about politics than the life behind the politician—and how where we come from continues to shape where we go.

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Political campaigns are built around pressure: impossible deadlines, demanding clients, long hours and decisions that sometimes have to be made immediately.

Creative and messaging director Josiah Keane joins Sam Fischer for an inside look at political campaign work and why he seems to perform better as the pressure increases.

They discuss political messaging, deadlines, client expectations, work ethic, humor, long hours and the impact campaign life can have outside the office.

Josiah also talks about the influences that shaped him, staying calm when things go wrong and what young professionals entering politics should understand about the business.

For anyone curious about what really happens behind the scenes of a political campaign, this is a look inside the pressure cooker.

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Tanner Spencer lost 100 pounds in just 10 months and transformed himself into a competitive CrossFit athlete—but the physical transformation is only part of the story.

Tanner joins Sam Fischer to talk about weight loss, CrossFit, faith, family, community and the mental shift required to create lasting change.

He explains why simply wanting to improve wasn't enough, how grit and discipline changed his approach to life and why his desire to win extends beyond the gym. Tanner also discusses the legacy he wants to build for his family and the people who helped him keep moving forward.

It's a story about transformation, purpose and refusing to settle for the person you used to be.

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The Mead family joins Sam Fischer for a conversation about CrossFit, cancer, coaching, resilience and the community that connects all of it.

Cory Mead shares how fitness became part of his battle with cancer and recovery. Cam talks about becoming a young CrossFit coach and learning how to lead athletes older than she is. Kim Mead compares coaching children and adults and explains why mental resilience matters at every age.

Together, the Meads explore toughness, kindness, coaching, family and the role a strong fitness community can play when life gets difficult.

This episode is ultimately about discovering that strength and compassion aren't opposites—you can be tough and kind.

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Omaha physical therapist, CrossFit athlete and powerlifter Dr. Devan Sedlacek joins Sam Fischer for a conversation about pain, injury recovery and taking ownership of your health.

They explore why pain is subjective, how fear can affect movement and recovery, and the difficult balance between pushing through discomfort and knowing when the body actually needs rest.

Devan discusses rehabilitation, resilience, youth athletes, strength training and why sometimes doing less can produce better recovery outcomes.

The larger question is simple: What is pain stopping you from doing?

This episode challenges the idea that injury automatically means inactivity and explores how movement, mindset and personal responsibility can help people return to the things they love.

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Stacey Heisey-Terrell went from working in human resources at a large law firm to building a career as an entrepreneur focused on coaching and empowering others.

She joins Sam Fischer to talk about career reinvention, entrepreneurship and what happens when hard work alone no longer feels like enough. Stacey explains how her HR background shaped the way she approaches leadership, business and people—and why employees need to take greater ownership of their careers.

The conversation explores downsizing, workplace recognition, career transitions, personal values and the challenge of moving from employee to employer.

For anyone considering a career change or starting a business, Stacey offers a practical perspective on taking control of what comes next.

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What does it take to finish one of the toughest 100-mile ultramarathons in the world?

Curt Hermesch shares his journey to completing the Leadville 100 after previous setbacks, physical pain and the mental battles that come with ultramarathon running.

Curt and Sam discuss endurance training, race preparation, pacing, nutrition, family support and the psychology required to keep moving when your body wants to stop. Curt also reflects on what previous failures taught him and the emotion of finally crossing the finish line.

This is a conversation about ultrarunning, resilience, mental toughness and what difficult goals can teach us about ourselves.

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Former FBI agent Greg Beninato takes Sam Fischer inside a 25-year career in federal law enforcement, from MS-13 investigations to assignments involving Pakistan and high-risk undercover work.

Greg explains what it takes to become an FBI agent, the intensity of training at Quantico, field training, undercover operations and the realities of working in dangerous environments. He also talks about communication under pressure, close calls, camaraderie among agents and the emotional toll of law enforcement.

For anyone interested in the FBI, federal law enforcement, undercover investigations or a career as an FBI agent, this is a candid look at the job from someone who lived it.

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