This week’s episode features a relaxed, friend-to-friend conversation between Matt and Ty Bernadyn PhD., marking our first guest from outside the business. Ty talks about growing up in a one-mile town, the long path toward earning his PhD, and what it means to stay curious, keep growing, and stay interesting even after hitting big milestones.

Ty’s story is one of steady hard work — from small beginnings to academic success — and he continues to push forward with new career goals and a genuine passion for learning.

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Everything around us is designed to make life easier—AI, instant answers, one-click everything. But with all that comfort, we’re slowly losing the muscle that builds real progress: struggle.

In this episode, me and Chris talk about what happens when you let comfort win. We go deep into how technology and convenience can quietly rob us of purpose if we stop challenging ourselves. It’s not about hating progress—it’s about remembering that growth only happens through resistance.

We talk about how choosing the harder route—mentally, physically, emotionally—is what separates “fine” from fulfilled. How even in the worst moments, there’s a chance to pull something positive from the chaos if you’re willing to look for it.

This one’s about watching what you feed your mind, guarding your focus, and remembering that comfort is a slow killer of potential. Because the truth is: the easy way might keep you safe—but the hard way makes you strong.

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In this episode, Garrett and Brody dive into what it means to control what you can—especially when life starts throwing punches you didn’t see coming.

We talk about finding peace in the middle of chaos, letting go of what you can’t control, and understanding that sometimes, you’re not the main character in everyone else’s story—and that’s okay.

It’s a conversation about humility, tone, and how communication can make or break the relationships that matter most.

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This week, we talk about the messy middle — that space between knowing better and actually doing better.

It’s about being self-aware enough to see your own patterns, but still struggling to stop the ones that keep you stuck.

We get into how easy it is to wait until things fall apart before finally taking action, and how that mindset quietly eats away at progress.

From comfort zones that turn toxic to the self-destructive habits that show up the second things start going right — this one’s a real look at how we fight ourselves while trying to move forward.

We also dig into what it means to set real boundaries and take care of yourself before everything else burns out.

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We talk about the tattoos we got when we were younger (and maybe shouldn’t have), learning to slow down and actually plan things out, and what it really means to set boundaries for what you let in — mentally, emotionally, and digitally.

From attention spans to overexposure, from patience to perspective, this episode is just two friends getting back into flow and figuring it out as we go. We even talk a bit about our

Book of the Month: Endurance and how it ties into staying grounded through challenges.

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This week, Garrett and Matt dive into the grind that nobody likes to talk about—working through depression, staying consistent when your mind is fighting you, and learning that the comeback gets faster every time you keep showing up.

We talk about how the “goalposts” in life always seem to move just when you think you’ve made it, and why that’s actually a good thing.

The conversation gets real about struggle, self-doubt, and the quiet victories that happen when you decide to do the work anyway.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or like progress is too far out of reach, this one’s for you. You’ll leave reminded that healing takes time—but it takes less time when you don’t quit.

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In this episode of B.A.D. Thoughts, Garrett sits down with Matt to talk about pushing boundaries and stepping outside of their comfort zones. From personal growth to pure adrenaline, the crew took it to Cedar Point and faced down some serious coasters. Tune in for laughs, stories, and the reminder that sometimes the best memories come when you stop playing it safe. #BADThoughts #TheBADProject #StepOutOfYourComfortZone #CedarPoint #RollerCoasterLife #AdrenalineRush #FaceYourFears #CoasterCrew #ThrillSeekers #GrowthThroughDiscomfort

This week, Garrett and Matt take on the tough headlines and the weight of the recent news—and then pivot into something we all forget too easily: letting yourself be a kid again.

We talk about the power of finding joy in small things, why play isn’t just for kids, and how embracing the little moments keeps us sane in a heavy world. If you’re born in a garden, maybe you don’t always notice the flowers—but when you stop and pay attention, the beauty is undeniable.

The conversation digs into perspective, resilience, and why remembering to laugh, play, and stay curious is more than just healthy—it’s necessary.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, this episode is your reminder to step back, breathe, and enjoy life’s simple gifts.

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This week, Garrett and Matt unpack the magic and challenge of Colorado—the first time you see the mountains, the pull they have on your spirit, and why chasing them keeps calling us back.

We share stories from past trips out West and talk about our dream to one day build B.A.D. facilities everywhere—spaces where the land itself pushes you to grow stronger.

The conversation dives deep into the role of suffering as a teacher, why it makes us better, and why protecting America’s free lands—our BLM, national forests, and national parks—is non-negotiable.

And finally: that moment in life when you just have to jump. The leap of faith that feels terrifying at first—but ends up changing everything for the better.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the mountains and felt that fire in your chest—this episode is for you.

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Episode 11: Growing Pains

This week, Matt and Chris take the mics while Garrett’s away in Colorado.

The episode starts with celebrating Matt’s daughter’s first birthday—the joy, the chaos, and what it means to raise a child just starting out in life. From there, Chris dives into a different stage of parenting: when kids grow older and start pulling away to find their own independence.

They also dig into how developing faith has reshaped Chris’s perspective on parenting, why philosophy matters when you’re guiding the next generation, and how to build toughness that lasts longer than childhood.If you’re navigating the highs and lows of family, faith, and growth—this episode is for you.

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