What happens when you take an unflinching look at the patterns that shaped your relationships—from childhood to now? In this episode, Cedric sits down with renowned relationship coach and teacher Jillian Turecki for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about how our earliest experiences shape the way we connect with others—and ourselves.Jillian brings her two decades of insight and emotional clarity to help Ced unpack the way he was raised, the impact of his parents, and how those dynamics continue to influence how he shows up in love. But this isn’t just about Ced—it’s about all of us. Together, they explore why self-awareness is the foundation of healthy relationships, how we unconsciously repeat what we don’t repair, and why true intimacy starts with radical honesty.They talk about identity, childhood wounds, emotional resilience, and what it actually looks like to rewrite your story in real-time. If you’ve ever wanted to understand yourself more deeply or love more intentionally, this conversation is a must.

What happens when you take an unflinching look at the patterns that shaped your relationships—from childhood to now? In this episode, Cedric sits down with renowned relationship coach and teacher Jillian Turecki for a powerful, vulnerable conversation about how our earliest experiences shape the way we connect with others—and ourselves.

Jillian brings her two decades of insight and emotional clarity to help Ced unpack the way he was raised, the impact of his parents, and how those dynamics continue to influence how he shows up in love. But this isn’t just about Ced—it’s about all of us. Together, they explore why self-awareness is the foundation of healthy relationships, how we unconsciously repeat what we don’t repair, and why true intimacy starts with radical honesty.

They talk about identity, childhood wounds, emotional resilience, and what it actually looks like to rewrite your story in real-time. If you’ve ever wanted to understand yourself more deeply or love more intentionally, this conversation is a must.

What does it take to find out who you really are—when no one’s watching, and everything in you wants to quit? In this episode, Cedric sits down with endurance athlete Mark Dowdle, who ran 158 miles over 38 hours to win the Last Man Standing race. But this conversation goes far beyond running. Together, they explore what it means to rebuild yourself after failure, why so many men tie their worth to performance, and how choosing discomfort on purpose can be a path to clarity. They talk about emotional awareness, identity outside of achievement, and the mental tools that help you keep going when doubt gets loud.

You’ve probably seen Justin Vagle in a viral skit with his wife Ally (The Vagle Family)—but in this episode, Cedric sits down with him to talk about the real stuff behind the videos. They get into what it actually looks like to grow in marriage, why listening as a husband is way harder than it sounds, and how creating content together helped Justin and Ally understand each other better. 

Taylor Heise, the #1 overall pick in the PWHL draft, joins Cedric for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to be great. She opens up about the pressure that comes with being at the top, the sacrifices no one sees, and how she’s built real confidence through years of hard work. From missed milestones to navigating criticism, Taylor shares what it means to pursue greatness without losing who you are.

What if uncertainty isn’t something to fear, but something you can actually trust? In this episode, Cedric sits down with Hindz to talk about how we build real peace, confidence, and direction without needing everything figured out. From growing up without a clear path to learning how to be still, Hindz opens up about the habits and mindset shifts that helped him embrace change, drop the labels, and find clarity in the unknown.

It’s been 11 years since I sat down with my childhood friend Poppa. We grew up in the same LA streets, playing football, running from fights, and figuring life out the best we could. But as we got older, life pulled us in different directions. In this conversation, we talk about where we’ve been, what almost broke us, and how we’re trying to become better men, as fathers, as friends, and as people.

In today's episode, I sat down with two of my closest friends, Ricardo and Kosey. What starts as a talk about loneliness and stress turns into a great discussion on pride, pressure, and why opening up is difficult… even with the people you trust most. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m good” when you weren’t, this one’s for you.

Cole Cuchna is the creator and host of Dissect, the award-winning podcast that breaks down albums like Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers track by track. In this conversation, we go deep on what makes Kendrick one of the greatest artists of our time, how music becomes a mirror for our lives, and why what we listen to matters more than we think.

Boston Marathon winner Des Linden opens up about the mindset behind elite performance and what keeps her going when some of her biggest wins have already happened. We talk about how she got into running, where her motivation comes from, and how discipline and purpose help her navigate life both on and off the course.