SHOW UP

SHOW UP

By Daryl DittmerSociety & Culture
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SHOW UP episodes

  • Success Is Built Through Discomfort | #25

    What if the very things you're trying to avoid are the things standing between you and the life you want?

    Daryl Dittmer explores why so few people experience true success, and his answer has little to do with talent, luck, or money. Success requires a willingness to embrace discomfort, take risks, get knocked down, and keep moving forward. Daryl shares how finding a powerful "why" can give you the strength to push through rejection, uncertainty, and fear, while redefining success as the courage to keep showing up and taking the next step.

    In this episode:

    • Why comfort and convenience can keep you stuck
    • How your "why" becomes your anchor when life gets difficult
    • Why failure, rejection, and discomfort are essential parts of growth
    • How taking responsibility for your life can change everything

    You don't have to know exactly where you'll end up. You just have to be willing to take the next step. Your life can change the moment you decide to show up for it


    14 min
  • The Question That Changed His Life with Andrew Jobling | #24

    What if one simple question could completely change the direction of your life?

    After hitting rock bottom with crushing debt, burnout, and a deep belief that he wasn't good enough, author and coach Andrew Jobling stopped asking, "What should I do?" and started asking a far more powerful question. That shift led him from working seven days a week and $100,000 in debt to becoming a bestselling author, speaker, and coach who has impacted thousands of lives.

    In this conversation, Andrew shares why adversity is often the beginning of transformation, how our identity shapes every habit we build, and why the choices we make every day determine the life we create.


    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why asking better questions creates better outcomes
    • How to build an identity that supports lasting change
    • The simple daily habits that lead to extraordinary results

    If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what's next, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter may begin with a single choice.

    42 min
  • The Courage to Choose Yourself with Jo Weatherford | #23

    What if the hardest decision you ever make is the one that finally sets you free?

    Recovery expert, TEDx speaker, and professor Jo Weatherford joins Daryl for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, gratitude, and learning to trust yourself. Jo shares how ten years of sobriety prepared her for an entirely different challenge: leaving a marriage that looked "good enough" but no longer aligned with who she was becoming.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why true recovery is about far more than quitting a substance
    • How discomfort can be the clearest sign you're ready for growth
    • The daily habits that create lasting peace, resilience, and purpose

    Whether you're navigating recovery, a major life transition, or simply wondering if you're settling for less than you're meant for, this conversation is a reminder that the life you're longing for often begins with one courageous choice.



    41 min
  • Stop Waiting for Motivation | #22

    What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of motivation, but the habits you haven't built yet?

    In this solo episode, Daryl explains why motivation is too unreliable to create lasting change and how simple daily rituals can transform every area of your life. From making the bed to meditation, breathwork, exercise, and gratitude, he shares the practical habits that helped him replace chaos with peace of mind and build a life rooted in consistency instead of willpower.


    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why consistency always beats motivation
    • The small daily habits that create lasting peace of mind
    • How simple routines can improve your health, mindset, and fulfillment

    You don't have to feel ready to change your life. You just have to keep showing up. One habit at a time, one day at a time, the life you want becomes the life you live.

    13 min
  • The Brotherhood We've Been Missing with Mike Van Pelt | #21

    What if the strongest thing a man can do is refuse to face life alone?

    In this powerful conversation, Daryl sits down with author, speaker, and coach Mike Van Pelt to explore what authentic masculinity really looks like in today's world. From career pivots and fatherhood to brotherhood, faith, and personal responsibility, Mike shares the defining moments that reshaped his life and the lessons that continue to guide his mission of helping men lead with purpose.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why the best leaders stay in the "ready position" even when life feels uncertain
    • How genuine brotherhood can transform your relationships, confidence, and purpose
    • Why lasting success is built through patience, perseverance, and showing up every single day

    If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, this conversation is a reminder that growth begins the moment you choose to show up.



    41 min
  • The Joy You Already Carry with Dr. Mamta Bhatt | #20

    What if everything you've been searching for has been inside you all along?

    In this deeply moving conversation, Daryl sits down with scientist, bestselling author, and former monastic Dr. Mamta Bhatt to explore how years of achievement, burnout, and chronic illness led her to one life-changing realization. After spending two decades in a monastery searching for healing, Dr. Bhatt discovered that joy is not something we earn. It is something we choose, even in our hardest moments.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why high achievers often confuse their self-worth with their accomplishments
    • How stillness, self-love, and nature can reveal the answers we already carry
    • Why healing begins when we stop chasing and start listening within

    If you've been striving for more while feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that fulfillment does not come from doing more. It comes from returning to who you have always been.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Stop Chasing Happiness with Ryan Penley | #19

    What if happiness is the very thing keeping you from a meaningful life?

    In this powerful conversation, Daryl sits down with author, speaker, and recovery advocate Ryan Penley to explore what happens after rock bottom and why true fulfillment comes from showing up, not feeling good all the time. Ryan shares how sobriety, fatherhood, and choosing service over self transformed his definition of success and gave him a life he never thought possible.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why the pursuit of happiness can leave you feeling empty
    • How small, consistent actions create extraordinary change over time
    • Why clarity, gratitude, and serving others are more powerful than chasing the next high

    If you're ready to stop looking for quick fixes and start building a life that actually matters, this conversation will remind you that the next right step is always within reach.

    39 min
  • The Habit That's Ruining Your Life | #18

    The fastest way to stay stuck is to keep blaming everyone else.

    In this solo episode, Daryl explores one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth: blame. From health and relationships to politics and toxic environments, he explains why giving away responsibility also gives away your power, and how reclaiming ownership can completely change the direction of your life.


    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why blame keeps you trapped while responsibility creates freedom
    • How to recognize what is and is not within your control
    • Practical ways to set healthier boundaries and take ownership of your future

    The moment you stop waiting for life to change and start showing up differently, everything begins to shift. This episode is your invitation to take your power back.

    13 min
  • The Day She Remembered Herself with Reverend Rachel Harrison | #17

    What if recovery isn't about becoming someone new, but remembering who you've always been?

    In this deeply moving conversation, Reverend Rachel Harrison shares the moment that changed everything. After years of alcoholism, codependency, and believing she was beyond saving, a life changing trip to Thailand led her to a simple but profound realization. The only person who could change her life was herself. That choice became the beginning of her recovery and the foundation of the message she now shares with millions through her podcast and upcoming book.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Why healing begins when you choose yourself
    • The difference between fixing yourself and remembering your wholeness
    • How recovery is about waking up, not just getting sober

    Whether you're navigating addiction, burnout, people pleasing, or simply searching for a deeper connection to yourself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to begin again.



    39 min
  • Coaching Call: Success Starts When You Show Up | #16

    Everyone wants extraordinary results, but very few are willing to do the ordinary work every single day.

    In this episode, Daryl sits down for a coaching call with sales professional Jacob for an honest conversation about ambition, discipline, and what it really takes to build a life of financial freedom. Together, they unpack the gap between dreaming big and developing the habits that make those dreams possible, revealing why success is less about talent and more about becoming the person who shows up consistently.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why discipline matters more than motivation when chasing big goals
    • The mindset shift that separates top performers from everyone else
    • How daily habits shape long term success in sales and in life
    • Why showing up when you don't feel like it is the real competitive advantage

    Whether you're just starting your career or striving for your next breakthrough, this conversation is a reminder that the life you want is built one decision at a time.

    The future isn't created by how you feel today. It's created by the person you choose to become every time you show up.



    33 min

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SHOW UP with Daryl Dittmer explores the quiet battles we fight with ourselves and the discipline required to change our lives. Through practical insights and conversations with successful leaders…