Forged Ingold

Today, Ben Utecht joins Alec for an absolute banger of an episode! Ben is a Super Bowl-winning former NFL tight end turned award-winning singer, author, and keynote speaker. After retiring from football due to concussions, he became a passionate advocate for brain health and memory preservation. Now a corporate culture strategist, Utecht shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and life after the game. Him and Alec talk about the power to choose courage, difficult moments, and more - Do not miss this episode! Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

The spiritual journey is the topic of today's podcast! Alec reflects on how travel has helped him with faith and life. He brings up the differences in how people enjoy vacation and travel and finding peace. How does discovering new cities play into having more faith in our lives? Listen to find out - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

In this special episode of Forged Ingold, Alec sits down with lululemon ambassador Donny Joshua Felix live from EAST Hotel Miami as part of their "Ideas Worth Sharing" series. Recorded in the lead-up to the lululemon 10k taking place on May 18, this conversation dives into the power of running communities, personal growth, and unlocking potential through purpose-driven movement. Presented in collaboration with lululemon North America, this episode brings fresh energy and insights to a like-minded audience coming to Miami for the big race weekend. Don’t miss this inspiring exchange designed to elevate your mindset—today and beyond. Tune in to this one! Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

So often we forget that we can miss out on opportunities by not asking for what we desire in a verbal way. In today's episode of the podcast, Alec dives into scripture and the importance of asking. How does He answer? Listen to find out - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

More Monday Motivation! Today, Alec reflects on the invention of the printing press, a pivotal point in history that allowed for the Bible to be spread like it had never been spread before. How does this invention relate to social media today? Alec discusses finding the balance and using the tools to your advantage in business and life - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

This week Alec is in Green Bay for the NFL Draft. Before heading off, we caught his message to upcoming players about the uncertainty in the process and making the best of it. What is his best advice? Tune in to this one! Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

Alec gave a Ted Talk recently and in today's episode of the podcast, dives into the details of the trip! From running into delays to waiting hours for his chance, this episode is relatable, fun, and insightful into one of the world's best speaking engagements. Hear the story, reaction, and let’s dive back in - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

In today’s episode of the Forged Ingold podcast, Alec leads us on a discussion of where to place God when reacting to life's moments. Hold does he keep respect for his opponents after a hard fought game? Diving into both the Bible and football, this episode embraces a new mindset. Putting forward a perspective that challenges human nature, not holding grudges, and more - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

In today’s episode of the Forged Ingold podcast, Alec dives into how we can make better change in the world around us. In which ways are we unique? For Alec, he’s a football player, a speaker. Inspiring others comes in different ways, and today’s episode is about humility and giving gratitude. Let’s dive back in - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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In today's episode of the podcast, Alec sits down with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez, rekindling a friendship that start back when Alec was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At that time, Alec was curious about business and entrepreneurship and reached out to Nestor for advice. He said absolutely and offered Alec insights into not only his journey in business, but the life of an entrepreneur in general. The two discuss servant leadership, giving back, and innovation. How do you seize opportunities to elevate yourself? Dive in to find in - Welcome back to the Forged Ingold Podcast!

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Alec Ingold is an author, speaker, philanthropist, and professional football player. Learn more at alecingold.com

Additional notes about today's guest:

Dr. Nestor Rodriguez is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Medical

Director, and founder of Carbon World Health, where he is redefining health

optimization by integrating medicine, fitness, and regenerative wellness. With a passion

for longevity and human performance, Dr. Rodriguez has worked with elite athletes,

entrepreneurs, and high performers to help them maximize their health, energy, and

vitality—not just for today, but for the long run.

Dr. Rodriguez’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and innovation. After emigrating

from El Salvador to South Central Los Angeles, he overcame language and

socioeconomic barriers to become the first in his family to earn a high school diploma,

an Ivy League degree from Yale University in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental

Biology, and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Wisconsin School of

Medicine and Public Health.

During his medical training, Dr. Rodriguez was a trailblazer, serving as a Chief Resident

in the inaugural class of the University of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Residency

Program. His exceptional leadership and commitment to medical education led him to

become an Assistant Residency Director, where he played a pivotal role in training the

next generation of emergency physicians. His dedication to teaching earned him

national recognition, being nominated for Assistant Residency Director of the Year and

later receiving the Faculty Teaching Award from the Council of Emergency Medicine

Residency Directors.

After a successful career in academic medicine, Dr. Rodriguez transitioned into private

practice, where he now serves as the Medical Director of Emergency Services at

Watertown Regional Medical Center. Beyond his clinical leadership, he has made a

significant impact as an entrepreneur and mentor, co-founding Carbon World Health

alongside his wife, Ashley Rodriguez, to create a comprehensive, science-driven

approach to health, performance, and aesthetics.

Dr. Rodriguez has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Impact Award

from the Urban League of Greater Madison, Entrepreneur of the Year by the Latino

Chamber of Commerce of Dane County, and most recently, his company was a finalist

for the InBusiness Small Business of the Year Award (2024).

At Mastermind and Annual Events, Dr. Rodriguez will bring his unique insights on high-

performance health strategies, longevity optimization, and the power of investing in your

future self. Through cutting-edge medical advancements, fitness science, and mindset

shifts, he helps individuals bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and next-level

performance.

For those ready to take their health seriously, Dr. Rodriguez also offers virtual concierge

medical consults, bringing elite wellness strategies directly to clients worldwide.