How does a 15-time marathon runner and Ironman triathlete end up fighting for his life against cancer—twice?

Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, author of Every Mile Matters, shares his harrowing journey from the peak of physical fitness to a devastating double diagnosis. He describes the shock of being diagnosed with prostate cancer just months after completing an Ironman, and then facing a Stage 3B colorectal cancer diagnosis less than a year later.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of resilience: using the discipline forged in training to survive the "race you never signed up for." Jeff explains how he used the "comfortable being uncomfortable" mindset of triathlon to endure 35 rounds of chemotherapy. Discover why he refused to quit chemo even when his doctor suggested it, and how he shifted his definition of success from race times to clear scans.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Jeff's "Rock Bottom": Being diagnosed with cancer twice in two years.

* The difference between "Health" and "Fitness" (and why fitness doesn't guarantee health).

* How Triathlon training prepared him for the physical torture of Chemotherapy.

* The "Just 12 More Miles" mentality: finding strength when you thought you were done.

* Why he refused to stop chemo even when his body was failing.

* The "Vulnerability Shift": How cancer changed his relationships with male friends.

* Why he wrote Every Mile Matters during his treatment.

* Jeff's advice on building a "Support Team" before a crisis hits.

* His definition of true success: Quality of life and relationships.

This episode is for anyone facing a health crisis, endurance athletes looking for deeper purpose, or anyone who needs a blueprint for how to keep going when life tells you to stop.

Connect With Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds:

* Book: Every Mile Matters (Amazon/Barnes & Noble)

* Website: https://www.everymilematters.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeffreyreynolds

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Uncomfortable Nature of Triathlon

01:07 Introduction: Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds

01:55 The Double Diagnosis: Prostate & Colorectal Cancer

03:20 The "Marathon" of Treatment: 35 Rounds of Chemo

05:40 Triathlon Mindset: Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

07:10 Refusing to Quit Chemo: The "Finish Line" Mentality

09:16 Measuring Success: From Race Times to Life

12:29 Why He Wrote "Every Mile Matters"

15:25 Building Your Support Team Before the Crisis

16:54 Jeff's Definition of True Success

18:23 How to Connect with Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds

Why do the "aha moments" we get from books and seminars often disappear by Monday morning?

Michael Ostrolenk, a Master Coach for SEALFIT’s Unbeatable Mind Academy and a human resilience expert, argues that "Mindset is not enough." He shares his own origin story, starting at age nine with an autoimmune disorder and learning disabilities, which forced him to learn biofeedback and meditation to manage his own internal state.

This episode dives deep into the FailCraft theme: understanding the mechanics of why we fail to sustain change. Michael shares a brutal lesson from SEALFIT Kokoro camp about ego versus team and explains why true resilience requires aligning your nervous system, not just your thoughts. Discover why he believes the body (somatic psychology) is the missing key to overcoming setbacks and why sleep is the first practical step to recovery.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Michael's origin story: Battling autoimmune issues and learning biofeedback at age 9.

* The SEALFIT Kokoro Camp lesson: Why ego leads to failure.

* The "Grandfather Zen" vs. "Grandmother Zen" approach to support.

* Why Mindset is not enough: The difference between a "state experience" and a "stabilized trait".

* Somatic Psychology: How your physical posture dictates your mental resilience.

* Relationship Resilience: Why men try to "fix" problems and how to hold space instead.

* A comprehensive definition of Resilience (Physical, Mental, Spiritual).

* The #1 practical step for anyone facing a major setback: Fix your sleep.

* Michael's definition of true success: Impact on others.

This episode is for high performers who feel stuck despite having the "right mindset," anyone interested in the science of resilience, or couples looking to support each other through adversity.

Connect With Michael Ostrolenk:

* Website: https://michaeldostrolenk.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelostrolenkresiliencemastery/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: Why "Aha Moments" Fade

01:09 Introduction: Michael Ostrolenk's Expertise

01:38 The Origin Story: Biofeedback at Age 9

03:48 The SEALFIT Lesson: Ego vs. Team

06:50 The Core Philosophy: Why Mindset is Not Enough

08:16 Somatic Psychology: The Body's Role in Resilience

10:41 Relationship Resilience: Stop Fixing, Start Supporting

13:57 What is Resilience? (Physical, Emotional, Spiritual)

17:56 The First Practical Step: Sleep Optimization

19:13 Michael's Definition of True Success: Impact

20:01 How to Connect with Michael

What happens when the foundation of your life—a 28-year marriage—collapses and leaves you feeling like Humpty Dumpty, broken into a million pieces?

Stacie Shifflett, a master of transformation and founder of Modern Consciousness®, shares her powerful journey of rebuilding from scratch. She opens up about the moment she realized her life wouldn't "organically recreate itself" and the intentional work required to step off autopilot.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of turning massive disruption into clarity. Stacie shares the incredible story of how she acquired a $50M software company with no money down simply by refusing to tell herself "no." . Discover why she refuses to view her past marriage as "wasted time" and how she uses emotional triggers as a "cheat code" to find true peace.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Stacie's "Humpty Dumpty" moment: The collapse of a 28-year marriage.

* How to step off autopilot and stop waiting for life to fix itself.

* The $50M Mindset: How she bought a massive company with $0 investment.

* Why Emotional Triggers are actually "waypoints" on your map to joy.

* The danger of the "I wasted my life" narrative and how to shift it.

* Why "Disruption isn't Destruction".

* A practical guide to charting your own "Treasure Map to Joy."

* Stacie's definition of true success: Inner Peace.

This episode is for anyone navigating a major life transition (divorce, career change, loss) who wants to stop reacting to life and start designing their next chapter with intention.

Connect With Stacie Shifflett:

* Free Workbook (Navigating Triggers): https://modernconsciousness.com/

* Book: Treasure Map to Joy (Available on Amazon/Website)

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernconsciousness/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: "I Didn't Waste 28 Years"

00:59 Introduction: Stacie Shifflett's Transformation

01:27 The Rock Bottom: Feeling Like Humpty Dumpty

02:43 Stepping Off Autopilot & Taking Control

04:12 Emotional Triggers are Your Cheat Code

07:27 How She Bought a $50M Company with No Money

11:12 Knowing When to Walk Away

12:29 Reframing Divorce: It Wasn't a Waste

14:27 Core Philosophy: Disruption is Not Destruction

17:07 Stacie's Definition of True Success: Peace

19:45 The "Treasure Map to Joy" Concept

21:55 How to Get the Free Workbook

What do you do when your wife is diagnosed with cancer, and one week later, you lose your job?

DK Kang, author of Mindset Metamorphosis, shares his harrowing story of facing a "compounded adversity" that would break most people. He details the timeline of battling infertility for a decade, receiving a Stage 2 cancer diagnosis for his wife, and then being laid off by his employer just days after asking for a flexible schedule.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of finding purpose in the deepest pain. DK explains how he used his 30 years of martial arts training to "face the punch" rather than run away. Discover how he navigated $60k in debt without income, why he refused to ask "Why me?" and instead asked "Who can I help?", and the daily disciplines that kept him standing when everything else fell apart.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* DK's "Rock Bottom": Infertility, Cancer, and Job Loss all at once.

* The shocking story of being fired one week after disclosing his wife's diagnosis.

* How to shift from "Why me?" to "Why not us?".

* The Martial Arts Mindset: Why you must face life's punches head-on.

* Gratitude in the Fire: Finding perspective through faith (The Job & Jesus analogy).

* Why 70-80% of marriages fail during cancer battles (and how he stayed).

* Practical steps for when you feel your dreams have died.

* DK's definition of true success: Being present in the moment.

This episode is for anyone facing a health crisis, financial ruin, or a season of life where it feels like everything is going wrong at the same time.

Connect With DK Kang:

* Get the Free Book Chapter: https://www.dkkang.com/

* Email: [email protected]

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkkangtkd/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Double Tragedy (Cancer & Job Loss)

01:18 Introduction: DK Kang's Story of Compounded Adversity

01:44 The Timeline: Infertility, Cancer Diagnosis, and Layoff

05:10 The Mindset Shift: From "Why Me?" to "Who Can I Help?"

06:10 The Tiny Decision: Committing to His Wife

08:15 Martial Arts Wisdom: Facing the Punch Head-On

11:10 Finding "Gratitude in the Fire"

15:32 Inside the Book: "Mindset Metamorphosis"

19:41 What to Do When Your Dreams Die

21:30 DK's Definition of True Success

23:20 How to Connect with DK

How does a high-level VP with "everything" on paper end up lost, numb, and dependent on alcohol just to cope?

Ben Stein, founder of Purpose Up and a sought-after career coach, shares his raw journey from corporate burnout to finding true alignment. He opens up about using alcohol and marijuana as a "ball and chain" to avoid facing his unhappiness, and the pivotal moment he was laid off while secretly feeling relieved.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of shedding the false self to find the real one. Ben explains why he left a successful career to backpack solo around the world, how he overcame the "ego voices" that told him it was too late to pivot, and his actionable "Rapid Career Accelerator" framework for anyone feeling stuck.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Ben's rock bottom: Numbing his pain with alcohol and marijuana as a VP.

* The moment his coach told him he was "ready to fly" but held back by addiction.

* Why he secretly felt relieved when he was laid off from a high-paying job.

* The transformative power of solo travel (climbing Kilimanjaro & Everest Base Camp).

* The "Ego Voices" exercise: How to silence the inner critic holding you back.

* Why feeling fear is actually a signal to walk towards something.

* The difference between a "job" and a "purpose."

* Ben's definition of true success: Alignment (Gandhi's philosophy).

* Practical first steps for anyone wanting to pivot their career today.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in a "successful" career they hate, struggling with numbing behaviors, or looking for a roadmap to find work that actually matters.

Connect With Ben Stein:

* Website: https://www.purposeup.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbenstein/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Ball and Chain of Addiction

01:17 Introduction: Ben Stein's Story

01:40 The Breaking Point: Numbing the Pain

03:52 From Coping Mechanism to Crutch (Alcohol & Weed)

06:24 The Pivot: Solo Backpacking & Finding Freedom

07:38 The Layoff: A Blessing in Disguise

10:06 Practical Step: Silencing the "Ego Voices"

12:17 Success is Alignment (Gandhi's Philosophy)

13:20 How to Connect with Ben & Get Free Gifts

How do you go from hiding in a closet hoping to be found, to becoming a high-powered executive, only to burn out completely?

Pamela Cass, a performance coach and cancer survivor, shares her deeply personal journey of growing up with dyslexia in the 70s. She explains how being pulled out of class made her want to be "invisible", leading to a lifetime of overcompensating through work. She reached the top of the corporate ladder only to find herself with stage 2 hypertension, stage 4 burnout, and disconnected from her family.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of redefining success. Pamela reveals why she walked away from a six-figure salary as a single mom to save her life. Discover why she believes dyslexia is a "quiet gift" rather than a disability, and how her "Reignite Resilience" philosophy helps leaders stop bouncing back and start "rising differently."

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Pamela's childhood trauma: Trying to be invisible due to dyslexia.

* The "Overcompensation Trap": Why she worked 7 days a week to prove her worth.

* The physical reality of executive burnout (high blood pressure, no sleep).

* Why she believes "Dyslexia is not a disability, it's a gift".

* The powerful concept: Resilience isn't bouncing back, it's "Rising Differently".

* The "Tombstone Test": Why no one wishes they worked more.

* A practical exercise to identify your core values and stop the friction in your life.

* How to use your calendar to prioritize what actually matters (Family/Health first).

* Pamela's definition of true success: Providing value without expectation.

This episode is for anyone who feels unseen, overworks to prove their worth, or is on the brink of burnout and needs permission to choose themselves over their title.

Connect With Pamela Cass:

* Website (Book & Coaching): https://pamelacass.com/

* Podcast: Reignite Resilience https://reigniteresiliencepodcast.beehiiv.com/

* Book: The Quiet Gift (Available on her website/Amazon)

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam.cass70/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: Hiding in the Closet & Dyslexia

01:07 Introduction: Pamela Cass's Journey

01:39 The Origin Story: Dyslexia and the Desire to be Invisible

04:20 Hitting the Wall: Executive Burnout & Walking Away

06:31 Resilience is "Rising Differently"

09:22 Reframing Dyslexia: From Disability to Gift

12:23 Burnout is Feedback, Not Failure

14:59 Practical Step: The Core Values Exercise

16:37 Pamela's Definition of True Success

17:17 How to Connect with Pamela

How does a homeless teenager living in a tent end up as a government minister with her name physically on the moon?

Jennifer Gligoric, a business crisis interventionist and Minister of Equity and Resources for Asgardia (the world's first digital nation), shares one of the most incredible resilience stories we've ever heard. She details her brutal rock bottom—from sleeping in cars and surviving on the streets to the humiliating moment she ate strangers' leftovers at a diner out of starvation and anger.

This episode is a masterclass in the FailCraft theme: transforming survival instincts into business superpowers. Jennifer explains how learning to "blend in" to avoid predators on the street became her secret weapon in corporate consulting. She also discusses the historic moment her name was landed on the moon via the Firefly Blue Ghost lander and why true success is about breaking the cycle of poverty for the next generation.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Jennifer's "Rock Bottom": Surviving homelessness, Covenant House, and street life.

* The historic Asgardia mission: How her name ended up on the Moon.

* The "Blend In" Superpower: How survival instincts translate to business consulting.

* The Turning Point: Getting "sick of herself" and moving from anger to action.

* How to turn "bad opportunities" (like a failing steel company) into a skillset.

* Ethical Entrepreneurship: Why you must replace fear with data.

* The connection between "Divine Purpose" and business success.

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* Jennifer's advice on how to find what you were put on this planet to do.

* Jennifer's definition of true success: Watching her son thrive in college.

This episode is for anyone who feels defined by their current circumstances, entrepreneurs looking to align with their purpose, or anyone who needs proof that you can go from the absolute bottom to literally out of this world.

Connect With Jennifer Gligoric:

* Website: https://superclinicproject.com/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergligoric/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: Eating Leftovers to Survive

01:21 Jennifer's Name is on the Moon (Asgardia)

02:41 The Reality of Teen Homelessness

04:10 The "Blend In" Superpower: Survival to Business

06:20 The Turning Point: "I Got Sick of Myself"

10:58 Converting Adversity into a Career (The Steel Company Story)

13:58 Ethical Entrepreneurship: Fear vs. Data

17:20 Finding Your Divine Purpose in Business

21:20 Breaking the Poverty Cycle: Her Definition of Success

24:05 How to Connect with Jennifer

How does someone go from institutionalized child abuse, prostitution, and drug addiction to becoming an Ironman Triathlete?

Margie Allman, author of The Sufferfest, shares one of the most breathtaking stories of resilience ever told on FailCraft. She details her "rock bottom"—which was actually a series of them—including surviving a controversial teen rehab program called Straight Inc., battling epilepsy and toxic shock syndrome, and spiraling into prostitution to numb her shame.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of turning physical suffering into emotional salvation. Margie explains how the intense pain of triathlon training ("The Sufferfest") helped her "wring out the yuck" of her past. Discover how she finally found self-worth in her 50s after losing her partner of 22 years, and why she believes just opening the door and moving is the first step to saving your own life.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Margie's harrowing "Aftermath": Surviving Straight Inc., addiction, and prostitution.

* The turning point: How Pilates gave her the first taste of self-worth.

* Why she calls triathlon "The Sufferfest" and how physical pain healed her emotional shame.

* Surviving Toxic Shock Syndrome and a coma at age 30.

* The tragedy of losing her partner a month before her 50th birthday.

* How she finally reprogrammed the deep belief that she was a "failure".

* The simple, powerful advice for anyone stuck in addiction: "Just open the door and move".

* Margie's definition of true success: Being at peace with herself.

This episode is for survivors of abuse, anyone battling addiction or deep shame, and everyone who needs proof that no matter how dark your past is, you can still build a life of strength and peace.

Connect With Margie Allman:

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margieallman

* Book: The Sufferfest (Coming Soon)

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Spiral of Shame

00:52 Introduction: Margie Allman's Story

01:34 The "Aftermath": Surviving Abuse, Addiction & Prostitution

02:50 The First Turn: Pilates & Self-Esteem

03:20 Triathlon: Replacing Destructive Fire with "Good Fire"

09:06 "The Sufferfest": How Physical Pain Healed Emotional Shame

11:07 Surviving Toxic Shock Syndrome & Losing a Partner

12:25 Reprogramming the "Failure" Mindset in Her 50s

13:20 Advice for the Stuck: Just Open the Door and Move

14:44 Margie's Definition of True Success

15:41 How to Connect with Margie

How do you heal when your body is stuck in "danger mode" long after the event is over?

Christina Ketchen, a "nervous system nerd" and host of The Self Love Shift, shares her harrowing experience of surviving a 50-foot fall down a cliff. She reveals how this physical trauma taught her a profound lesson: even when we are safe, our nervous system can keep us trapped in fear.

This episode dives deep into the FailCraft theme of breaking the cycles that keep us stuck. Christina explains the difference between the Sympathetic (fight/flight) and Parasympathetic (calm) nervous systems, and why so many of us hover in a baseline state of agitation. Discover why she believes "we don't need fixing" and how to finally silence the inner voice that says you aren't good enough.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Christina's story: Surviving a 50-foot fall down a cliff and the lesson of Acceptance.

* How emotional patterns (like "not good enough") are formed in childhood.

* Why self-love isn't just bubble baths—it's how you talk to yourself.

* The science of the Nervous System: Why your body still feels unsafe.

* How to access the Prefrontal Cortex to stop reacting emotionally.

* The powerful philosophy: "You don't need fixing".

* The difference between "Big T" Trauma and "Little t" Trauma.

* Practical steps to find a kinder way forward after a setback.

* Christina's definition of true success: Giving one person a glimmer of hope.

This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, or stuck in a loop of feeling "not enough," and is ready for a science-backed approach to healing.

Connect With Christina Ketchen:

* Free Masterclass (Patterns): https://christinaketchen.com/free-masterclass-video/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaketchen/

* Website: https://christinaketchen.com/

* Podcast: The Self Love Shift

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Nervous System Sensing Danger

01:04 Introduction: Christina Ketchen

01:37 The 50ft Cliff Fall & The Power of Acceptance

02:55 Uncovering Emotional Patterns & "Not Good Enough"

05:20 Real Self-Love vs. "Fluff"

06:32 Nervous System 101: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic

09:34 Why "You Don't Need Fixing"

12:03 confronting the Lie of "Not Enoughness"

13:48 "Big T" vs. "Little t" Trauma

15:43 Christina's Definition of True Success

16:31 Free Masterclass & How to Connect

How do you go from a high school dropout at 18 to signing deals with Penguin and Scholastic? For Kern Carter, it wasn't an overnight success—it was a 15-year game of strategy and perseverance.

Kern shares the raw reality of becoming a father at 18, losing his scholarship, and having to leave home to support his family. He describes the loneliness of that setback and the immense pressure to provide, which ultimately fueled his drive to finish his education and pursue his dream of writing.

This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of patience and grit. Kern reveals the life-changing advice a professor gave him about the "15-year journey" to becoming a professional author and how he treated his art like a business to survive. Discover how he sold 15,000 books without a massive social media following by leveraging community and strategy.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* Kern's rock bottom: Dropping out of high school at 18 to become a father.

* How he regained his education and a basketball scholarship against the odds.

* The critical advice: Why it takes 15 years to truly "make it" as an author.

* How Kern used copywriting and entrepreneurship to fund his dream.

* The strategy behind selling 15,000 books without being viral on social media.

* The importance of honesty: "Figure out who you are and what you want to do".

* Why exposure (Penguin/Scholastic) matters just as much as talent.

* Kern's ultimate definition of success: Being the best writer in the world.

This episode is for aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels like their current setbacks have disqualified them from their childhood dreams.

Connect With Kern Carter:

* Website: https://www.kerncarter.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerncarter/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerncarter/

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: The Reality of Becoming a Teen Father

01:12 Introduction: Kern Carter's 15-Year Journey

01:44 The Setback: Dropping Out at 18 to Raise a Child

03:44 Perseverance: Regaining a Basketball Scholarship

05:15 The "15-Year Rule": Advice from a Professor

09:05 The Entrepreneurial Author: Treating Art as a Business

11:45 How to Sell 15,000 Books Without Viral Fame

15:03 Advice for Those Who Feel Their Dream is Over

17:17 Kern's Definition of True Success: Being the Best

18:14 How to Connect with Kern