Schooling Struggle

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Regardless of one's age, fitness level, or experience level Pete strongly believes strength training is essential for one's lifelong health, wellness, and vitality. In this episode he shares with Todd (and the listeners) much of what he has learned after 2+ decades of studying the nuances of strength training (also known as resistance training) and its wide array of health benefits.

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The guys bring another 5X5 episode in this one consisting of 5 questions they both take a stab at answering. Among them... The integral facets of all functional relationships, lessons learned the hard way, personal travel tips, embracing difficulty, and picking up on the positive habits of others.

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Jonas Spaulding drops in to share his story with the guys... He touches on life as an elementary school expat in Germany, his calling for adventure in the outdoors, and chasing a life of discomfort and thrill in the mountains. Jonas also delivers a detailed account of his recent Denali ascent in the Alaska range and what he has learned from coming up short when striving to accomplish his goals. In this episode Jonas shares with us how he copes with struggle when brushing up against near-death experiences as he actively seeks a life of purpose & fulfillment.

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Dylan Gunzinger, a 9 year veteran of the Marine Corps, joins Pete to discuss his backstory of navigating life's struggles. He digs back into his experience growing up in school while also sharing tales of life in Marine boot camp, being stationed in Japan, facing the daily grind of committing to the Corps, and the challenges that accompany these experiences. Dylan finishes out this episode by revealing what he feels are biggest life lessons he has learned through a life of military service. "Don't Pet Burning Dogs!"

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Cean Lieberman joins the guys to chat about his past and current struggles while navigating life's obstacles through the lens of Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Cean describes his alternative schooling experiences as a child and how they have manifested into the present. He also addresses how he strives to find value in himself as he enters adulthood.

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Rory Salzano shares her struggle in navigating an unconventional childhood and how that manifested into life as a "Mean Girl." She dives deep into the work she is now putting in to repair her mindset, mental state, and proprioception while addressing past mistakes. Also in this episode Rory reveals her vulnerabilities and what she has learned from life as she strives to grow and mature into a women that can be a resource for others who navigate similar struggles.

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At the age of 19, Caroline Hamilton is on a mission to destigmatize the mental health challenges faced by her community members. As she continues to navigate her own mental health struggles, Caroline shares in this episode her story about the launch of her awareness initiative in Hartford, VT. "Hope Happens Here" a mental health awareness organization, remains alive and well at Hartford High School as she departs for the next chapter of her life in college. Throughout this episode Caroline shares the tactical strategies she has learned as she continues to navigate the challenging realities of living through anxiety and depression.

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The guys help each other work through the challenge of saying no to life's offers & opportunities. They dig deep into what mastery means to them and the areas of life where they strive for said mastery. Todd helps Pete come to some realizations that may prove fruitful down the road as Pete continues to seek a better ability to remain present and intentional with his time and attention.

Episode Guest: John Cassel

John C. joins the show to discuss the role technology plays in our society. Todd & Pete also each share their perspectives and opinions on tech's role in each of their lives given their personal demographics.

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As the title suggests... Pete and Todd respond to 10 (+1 bonus) questions they find interesting and feel the listeners might as well. In this "10x2" format, questions range from go-to snacks, impactful books, the worst advice they have ever received, and challenging long held beliefs.

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