You hear the phrase from kids, friends, co-workers, on social media: “It’s not fair”. In today’s episode, we explore the concept of “fairness”, why life isn’t “fair”, and how we handle this truth in practical ways. 

We would not be where we are today without the love and support of our mothers. In this episode, we sit down individually with each of our mothers and discuss what we were like as kids, what advice our mothers would have for young/new mothers, and what they would tell themselves if they could do it all over again. Happy Mother’s Day to all of you incredible moms out there. 

My mom is my hero. I will never be able to thank her enough for her sacrifice, hard work, love, attention, and care she showed for me and my siblings. To all you current and future moms out there, thank you. 

In this special, Mother’s Day Edition roundtable, our wives take center stage as they discuss motherhood, the struggles, and the victories they have experienced in balancing kids, work, and personal pursuits. 

We may as well be known as the official podcast of CrossFit at this point. In this week’s episode we talk with 4-time defending CrossFit Games champion Tia-Claire Toomey and learn how she has turned herself into the fittest woman in history. 

Identity is defined as the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. If identity is WHO we are, why do some of us spend our energy defining ourselves by WHAT we do?

The story we told ourselves growing up is once we have money, all of our problems disappear. Once we have money, stress and worry are non-existent. Once we have money, life is automatically easier. What we didn't know then and what we have come to realize now is money may provide a temporary relief, but it won't solve all of life's issues. Join us as we discuss money and how it won't do for you what you think it will.  

Carlos is a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur who has lived quite an extraordinary life. We discuss his early childhood in Mexico and how, despite multiple deportations, he has become the successful businessman he is today. Carlos’ story is one of the most encouraging messages we have heard to date on how anyone, regardless of where you come from, can make their dream life a reality. 

If you have multiple children, you understand the relationship with your first born is different. They get all your time and attention but they also get to see all your mistakes and struggles. In this FGF episode, Darren talks about his relationship with his first-born son DJ, the struggles they endured together, and how they continue to support each other to this day. 

How do you handle rejection? Do you quit trying, thinking you aren’t good enough, intelligent enough, gifted enough? Or do you shrug it off quickly, not allowing it to shake your confidence next time? We’ve probably all had scenarios where we reacted both ways and in today’s episode, we discuss how we typically handle rejection and the methods we use to overcome.