Being triggered is a new word to represent being bothered. People now want us to be aware of their "triggers", so we don't offend or bother them.

I get it, we don't want to feel uncomfortable thinking about thoughts we don't like...yet what if there was another way we could look at this? A way that was actually helpful.

That's what I discuss in this episode.

In this episode, DJ sits down with Jen Burke, founder of Lion and Lamb Fitness, to explore the important connection between mind, body, and spirit in fitness.

In this episode, I reflect on the impact of Hurricane Milton

Grateful for the Essentials: Things like food, shelter, and electricity can completely change how we behave each day and what we make take for granted.

Daily Gratitude: Incorporating a 5-second practice,

Adapting to Challenges: Even with limited resources,

When unexpected challenges arise, like a hurricane or

When I lost my uncle a day before I was supposed to see him after 10+ years of not seeing him, it didn’t make sense to me.

Yet I decided with all “hard” things in my life that it’s okay if they don’t make sense, yet it doesn’t mean I still

In this podcast I talk about how sometimes things don’t

In this episode DJ sits down with Joshua Miller-LaBar to explore powerful insights on building a process that works, financial fitness, and mastering relentless solution focus.

Together, they dive deep into the importance of focusing on the process over the results, how to develop confidence through small wins, and how to retrain your brain to find solutions within 60 seconds.

Josh also shares his thoughts on aligning money habits with personal goals and why moving in your 20s can be the perfect time to reset your life baseline. Tune in to gain practical strategies for making meaningful progress in your 20s and beyond.

Drawing from personal experiences—like my high school basketball injury—I share how reframing problems helps me focus on new strengths and ultimately improve my performance. The key takeaway is that there are no real problems, only our beliefs about them.

I talk about the "10% rule," which encourages finding something beneficial in every tough situation, and how to apply this mindset to personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaway: Reframing challenges leads to better outcomes and asking, "What could this be helping me with?" can activate a problem-solving mindset.

In this episode, DJ discusses the transformative power of "sitting in the mud" with others during challenging moments, a concept coined by Simon Sinek.

Instead of offering advice, this approach focuses on simply being present and listening without judgment.

DJ reflects on his own post-college experience with Scott Gibbs, who listened to him for hours without trying to "fix" anything, leading to the co-founding of Acres of Diamonds.

The episode also touches on the male tendency to problem-solve and how building communities where people can openly share and support each other without judgment is essential.

In this episode, Dr. Mitch Greene, author of Courage Over

Mind chatter, especially in high-pressure situations, is

Confidence, he argues, comes after courageous actions, not before. The conversation offers practical strategies for athletes and anyone striving to perform at their best, reminding us that courage, not confidence, is what ultimately leads to lasting success.

Have you ever caught yourself spiraling into a worst-case scenario that never actually happens? You're not alone—our brains are wired for this. You receive a text, email or missed call and assume something is wrong.

In this episode we interview Melissa Capurro and dive deep into the principles of stoicism, the impact of social media, and the importance of taking action even when the path ahead isn't clear.

She emphasizes the power of responding over reacting, where reactions often stem from the ego while responses come from our true selves.

Melissa also touches on how social media can set unrealistic expectations, urging listeners to use it intentionally rather than getting caught in the trap of mindless scrolling.

The conversation also explores the vulnerability required to ask for help, reminding us that everyone's struggles are valid in the human experience.

Lastly, Melissa encourages taking "messy action"—moving forward even when the exact steps aren't clear, focusing on who you want to become rather than getting stuck in the details.