Tanner Kern Leads with Empower! Tanner is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut and is an endurance athlete, inspirational content creator, and freelance writer. During our conversation, you will hear about Tanner's inspirational journey from 340 pound Division I football player at Lafayette College to 200 pound endurance athlete, as well as the important role leadership has played in Tanner's life as an athlete, a person struggling with physical and mental health, and much more!

00:00: Opening Segment and Introduction to Tanner Kern

05:40: Tanner dishes on his decision to attend Xavier High School; sharing stories and insight from his 4 years at "The X". Tanner highlights Coach Sean Marinan as a key leadership inspiration at Xavier.

16:15: We hear about Tanner's jump to Division I athletics at Lafayette College. Tanner was a "day 1" starter at Center as a 17 year old freshmen!

24:25: Tanner discusses the end of his football career and the his transformation to becoming an endurance athlete. Multiple concussions and severe post concussion symptoms ended Tanner's football career, leading to struggles with his physical and mental health. Tanner found love in running - not because he loved running, but because of his love for competition!

37:00: Running for a Cause - Tanner shares insight into a 100 mile run (in 35 hours!!!) in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a run from Canada to Connecticut in support of Foodshare.

46:15: Tanner shares stories about his personal development through endurance running; highlighting the 40 percent rule (David Goggins)

49.25: TannerKern.com - we learn about Tanner's website, blog, and podcast - his vehicles to help inspire people to discover their best!

53:25: Closing Segment - Tanner and I wrap up the episode with a few "quick hitters"

Visit www.tannerkern.com to learn more about Tanner's journey, listen to the Tanner Kern Podcast or read the Tanner Kern blog articles!

Musical Credit to Matt Jaskot matthewjaskot.com