This week, Garrett and Chris talk about the freedom of riding motorcycles—the rush of wind, the peace of mind, and the reminder that life is meant to be lived, not just endured.

They dig into how even taking just a couple of days for a special vacation can wake you up to whether you’re living the life you really want, and why it’s important to listen to that feeling.

The conversation then shifts to “pointing forward”—why, when relationships or seasons of life end, you shouldn’t stay stuck looking back. Instead, point forward and move toward building a better version of yourself.

If you’ve been searching for clarity, freedom, or direction—this episode is for you.

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Episode 9 – Breaking the Silence: Struggles, Survival, and Finding Strength

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and in this episode we open up about one of the hardest topics we’ve ever faced—our own battles with mental health, losing friends and family, and times when we were dangerously close to losing ourselves.

We talk about what it’s really like to sit in that darkness, the uphill fight to overcome it, and the surprising, incredible things we’ve gained on the other side. It’s not easy to talk about—but that’s exactly why it matters.

This episode is also about the power of what you consume—the content you bring into your life can build you up or break you down. We reflect on how curating that input has changed our paths, our mindset, and even our ability to keep going.

To close things out, we take a lighter turn and share some excitement about getting back into one of our favorite distractions—rock climbing.

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In this episode of The B.A.D. Project Podcast, Matt takes us back to his early days of wrestling, how that foundation carried into his journey with jiu-jitsu, and the powerful sense of community that martial arts can bring.

We dig into why doing hard things is essential for real growth and happiness, and how challenge sharpens us in ways comfort never will. Matt also shares about his time down in Louisiana at a “Guns and Gi’s” course — combining training, mindset, and the grit that comes with pushing limits.

This one’s all about growing up, finding your tribe, and embracing the tough stuff that builds a stronger, better version of yourself.

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This week gets personal. Garrett opens up about being in the middle of a depressive swing, living with bipolar disorder with rapid cycling, and the reality that sometimes there’s no quick way out—only the tools and patience to get through it.

We talk about the “why” behind mental shifts, how brain chemistry can take you for a ride, and the importance of giving yourself credit for simply showing up—especially as a parent making sacrifices for your kids.

We also explore finding joy again, reclaiming the things that make you happy, and refusing to let others pay for you to abandon your dreams.

If you’re in a tough spot, this one’s a reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re allowed to take the slow way through.

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Episode 6: Dark and Light is now streaming on Spotify 🎧
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In this episode, we explore both sides of ourselves — the dark and the light — and how each can shape our creativity, purpose, and growth.

You’ll hear:

• Why journaling is a powerful tool for navigating life’s toughest seasons.

• The raw writing style that came from my own darker days.

• Matt’s live reading from the night before — a glimpse at writing from a place of light and purpose.

• How we can pull positivity from darkness and choose which “muscle” to build.

Whether you’re deep in the shadows or standing in the light, this one’s about learning from both.

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🎧 Episode 5: Are we Good or B.A.D. ?

In this episode of The B.A.D. Project, we get into one of those questions that hits hard when you're lying awake at night:

Are people inherently good, or bad?

We dig into:Human nature and what really motivates us

Calorie deficits, mental traps, and how one professor proved a point by eating only Twinkies

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Simple tools to help you reset when life hits too hard

How the universe always checks you the second you start to grow—and why pushing through that resistance matters.

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Episode 4:

Red Card, Green CardSometimes your brain hits the gas when it should hit the brakes. That’s where our Red Card, Green Card system comes in—a simple sticky note method inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. Red means you’re spiraling. Green means reset and respond. This episode is all about recognizing when you're mentally overheating—and giving yourself a way out of it.

Kicking off our goal weight challenge (we’re droppingl numbers and checking in every week) The Stealth Health

Slow Cooker Cookbook by Tom WALSH

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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

And break down how Chris survived a Spartan Race

If nothing else, you’ll leave with a tool you can use today.

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Welcome to our BAD Thoughts — the looser, messier side of The B.A.D. Project.
Most of the time, we’re focused on helping people reset and get their shit together. But sometimes, we need to blow off steam too — not just physically, but mentally. This is where we do that.

In our BAD Thoughts episodes, we sit down, sometimes crack a beer, and talk about whatever's on our minds — life, headlines, dumb thoughts, weird ideas. No pep talks. No script. Just people being people.

Think of it like the after-hours version of the main show.

These episodes won’t always be public — every other BAD Thoughts episode will be locked for Patreon supporters only. So get these free ones in while they last, and if you want more unfiltered content, head to our Patreon.

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