One Shot

At the age of 11, Andy knew he wanted to become a Navy SEAL and eventually realized this dream in 2002. After being shot at close range, he then transitioned into a role as a BUD/S instructor before deploying for his second tour in 2008. Since he was medically retired in 2013, Andy has become a wingsuit base jumper and sky diver, pilot for CrossFit HQ, avid bow hunter, Jiu Jitsu competitor and now the host of the successful podcast, Cleared Hot. 

Following up from our most recent interview, Ryan Waller joins us in this week’s roundtable episode to discuss anxiety, depression and suicide. We’ve all experienced these emotions either first-hand or though someone we know, and Ryan helps us identify the differences between anxiety and depression as well as how to approach the topic of suicide with ourselves and our loved ones.  

Ryan is a therapist and writer who works with couples, adolescent boys who struggle with substance abuse, and families working through the loss of a loved one’s suicide. His soon-to-be released book, “Anxiety, Depression, and Other Things We Don’t Want to Talk About”, dives deep into the issues of anxiety and depression.  

Any time you set out on a big goal, you will have people in your life who will tell you it can’t be done, or the chances of success are slim. A big difference between those who succeed and those who fail is learning to either block out the noise or letting it fuel your drive. 

If you have ever wondered how Tony Romo catches everything happening in a football game, Tom Brewer is the man to thank. Tom is Romo’s “spotter” at CBS and assists him with in-game stats and anything he may miss over the course of a play. Learn more about this fascinating role which helps Romo and Jim Nantz be some of the best commentators in the business. 

One of the many lessons football taught us is the importance of trusting your teammates to do their job. Same rule applies in everyday life. Whether you think you can do a better job than your teammate or you fear you won’t prove your value to the team, it can be easy to try to do everything yourself. Trusting your teammates relieves stress and helps the entire team move forward in the right direction. 

Zach is an endurance athlete who set the world record 100-mile run time at 11 hours and 19 minutes (6:48/mile pace). In addition to becoming a world-class athlete, Zach also spends his time coaching athletes and helping them improve their own running performance.

We all have a constant loop running in our heads telling us who we are and how we view ourselves. Where does this self-image come from? What are the dangers of having a negative self-image and on the flip side, how does a positive self-image propel you to a high quality of life? 

Lindsay is a registered dietitian and former competitive athlete who works with youth athletic teams and individuals to show the impact nutrition has on performance.

When things escalate to an argument, how do you respond? Do you get emotional and immediately turn to personal attacks and only focus on “winning”? Do you calmly approach the situation, ready to listen to the other person’s point of view and eventually de-escalate the argument into a civil discussion? In this episode, we discuss ways to approach and handle arguments the right way.