We unpack the real mechanics behind goals, anxiety, and sustainable performance with Dr Raymond Pryor, moving from outcome obsession to behavior design, from avoidance to acceptance, and from quick dopamine to durable drive. We share practical steps on sleep, caffeine, cold exposure, diet, and mindfulness to build a year that lasts.

• why pass‑fail goals break commitment
• reframing outcome targets into behavior plans
• acceptance as a performance tool, not surrender
• intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and burnout risk
• anxiety vs nerves and how the brain reacts
• exposure steps for claustrophobia and panic
• cutting unearned dopamine from scrolling and alcohol
• sleep timing, light, temperature, and caffeine windows
• cold exposure before training for energy and focus
• simple diet levers you can sustain
• mindfulness basics: intention, acceptance, groundedness
• how to start a six‑minute daily practice

Kick off the new year with a deep dive into the psychology behind how we actually change. This episode breaks down the mental drivers behind everyday habits and why some resolutions stick while others fall apart. If you want to start the year feeling focused, grounded, and intentional, you will want to tune in. 

Raymond Prior, Ph.D. is one of the most sought-after names in performance psychology by the world’s best performers. He has worked with golf major champions, olympians, CEOs, musicians and performers on the highest level, he is the author of the book “Golf Beneath the Surface”

This is not surface level information. We go beneath the surface and into the psychology on:

• Goal Setting
• Anxiety
• Mindfullness
• Caffeine
• Cold Exposure
• Dieting
• Sleep

In this episode Bre and I joined our good friend former Survivor star and legendary character on this podcast as well Andrea Boehlke and her co-host Meghan on their show The Cabin with Discover Wisconsin for a 2025 recap episode we go over: 

• The Cow Chip toss 
• Favorite Wisconsin hidden gems 
• MKE date spots 
• WI staycations and getaways 
• Best WI Cities 
• And 2026 Bucket List 

Today we got to sit down with one of our favorite rising midwest content creators, hailing all the way from the exotic city of Stallis- one of our favorite places -- Midwest Meg. 

She has really taken off over the last 6 months. She had less than 1,000 followers in August and now has over 40,000 and even did a clip with Hugh Jackman while he was in town a couple weeks ago that has gotten millions of views: 

We talk about: 

• Her start and how she’s grown her pages 
• The Hugh Jackman interview 
• Mental health and she has been open about some of her struggles
• Her biggest breaks  
• And some favorite Midwest spots and foods 

And we’ve even got a little segment with Kohl’s coming up -- Bre and I got to go to the Holiday game last Thursday and even ran into Charlie Berens so he has some advice coming up for those…. like me who haven’t started shopping yet. 

We needed some fun Packer stories to uplift us after last week, and our studio got hit with a monsoon (more on that). So, we've decided to release one of our favorites from a year ago with LeRoy Butler.
We cover:

• LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves)
• Jordan Love vs Aaron Rodgers
• Legendary/untold Packers stories

Wondering how to navigate dating around the Holidays, what to do if you're kinda seeing someone or if your a single guy like our friend Nate Moodie- how you go in for that magical NYE kiss... we've got you covered.

We also have a few call ins you're not going to want to miss.

Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds

Looking for what to do this winter? We've got you covered. 

In this episode we talk: 

• Must check out December events 
• Holiday Lights 
• Hidden Gems in and around MKE 
• NYE 
• Hotel Month coming up 

Is Tommy the most famous person in Milwaukee? We're not sure but he is back on the dating apps (and got flagged for impersoniation). 

We talk life post 2 million streams on "There It is!" including: 

• Craziest fan interactions 
• Is Tommy the most famous person 
• Lex's performance review 
• Tommy's DMs 
• Library & Mayor collaborations 
• Fan questions 
• Dream Collabs 

You probably know her from her sideline reporting but the 2x Emmy Winner & the '24 Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year (Ps: The First Woman to Win the award) has an amazing backstory and a lot of great Bucks and Brewers stories to tell. 

We cover: 

• Her upbringing in Madison
• Interning at ESPN and how she broke through 
• Women in sports media 
• Her time with the Bucks -- For those who don’t remember Sophia used to work for the Brewers and the Bucks so she was there when Giannis arrived in 2013 
• Then we talk a lot of Brewers 
  • Her relationship with Bob Uecker 
  • Craig Counsell leaving and Pat Murphy stepping in 
  • Favorite memories with the team 
  • Favorite MLB parks and some fan submitted questions. 

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Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders.

It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organization on a rapid growth trajectory that has landed partnerships with Fan Duel, the PGA Tour and Edward Jones Financial just to name a few. 

More importantly, it is making a lasting impact on Veterans, First Responders, and their families and friends. 

In this episode, we are joined by Matt McDonnell - Army Vet and Founder, Joel Correa - Marine Vet and Milwaukee Fire Department, and Anthony Zidek -Milwaukee Fire Department.

We Discuss: 

• Matt’s backstory 
• How Next18 came to be 
• Vets & First Responders dealing with trauma 
• The first camp 
• How Next18 is different than other camps and organizations 
• The lasting impact on families 
• Biggest misconceptions of Vets and First Responders