It’s never been easier to be weak, but it’s never been more rewarding to be strong. Strength is more than lifting weights and being tough– it’s the ability to do more with our lives. “Getting Stronger” is a library of life lessons and insights designed to help you improve your life through strength. Join host Justin Sharp to learn how to improve your health and habits to be the person you want to be. You can be proud of your body, control your attention, and have a deeper connection with others. The choice between strength and weakness is yours to make. Let’s get stronger, together.

In this conversation with Betsy Hartley, we discuss her incredible journey of losing over 200 pounds, falling in love with running, and eventually running the Mountain Lake 100-mile ultramarathon. Along the way, she defied the expectations of doctors, friends, and modern culture. Betsy proves that health and fitness are guaranteed to improve anyone's life.

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My friend Ashton is from Florence, Mississippi. Despite growing up in different parts of America we have similar views on social experiences and alcohol. We enjoy a beverage occasionally and recognize the value a few drinks can bring to a social gathering, but the college drinking culture in America puts us off. We love a good event for the event, not its beverages.

In May, Ashton visited the United Kingdom while I visited Peru. After being immersed in foreign social experiences, dining, and alcohol cultures we have new perspectives. Traveling to foreign countries changes your worldview. This conversation covers how our views on socializing through alcohol and dining have changed. Is alcohol a friend or foe?

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Wedding reunions and the power of deep friendships forged through challenges. The best of friends come from the hardest of times.

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Most people work for a paycheck, but Karl works to help the farm. What would the world look like if everyone had Karl's eagerness to help?

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Living life at a fast pace is a teacher of many things. This is the story of visiting New York City alone.

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Survival, Shared Experiences, and Gratitude. These are my biggest takeaways from a ten-day study abroad in Peru. Check out the link below to see pictures from the experience!

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Appreciate those who have improved your life. This is the story of how my agriculture teacher, the late Chad Waldron, made a profound difference in mine.

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“30% of life is painful and difficult, the rest is awesome. When you get to the hard moment, know what to do so you can get back to the good stuff.”

Doing challenging things will make your life better. This is the story of the best and most painful weekend of my life.

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Routines are deeply engrained in our nature. They allow us to accomplish big goals and tasks, but routines are not all sunshine and rainbows.

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