The Doug Elks Podcast

Doug is joined by professional basketball player Jimmer Fredette. Jimmer shares his story of growing up and getting to BYU, handling the national spotlight while leading and making his team better, and his transition into the pros. They also talk about the current landscape of college basketball and the power of NIL. Jimmer and his family started a foundation as a way to give back to communities and promote a positive message to kids in schools all over the country. He also shares more about the creation of his new basketball training and skills app that is going to be released this month!

Doug is joined by former Villanova​ football superstar and founder of Get Better Or Get Beat Poppy Livers. Poppy shares his story of growing up and starting the brand GBGB. They talk about the power of believing in yourself when no one else does. He also shares more about his style of training and talks about his upcoming event Train Like An Athlete in Utah.

Doug is joined by public speaker and social media influencer Colby Schnacky. They dive into the topic of identity. What does identity mean? Where do you get your identity from? Colby shares more of his story and why he puts his identity in Christ. He also talks about his goals and aspirations for the future.

Doug is joined by 30-time Grand World Jump Rope champion and Triple Under World record holder Tori Boggs. Tori shares her story and how she got into jumping rope as well as beginning her competitive jump rope career. She also explains what her training looks like while preparing for competitions and shows. Tori has amassed an incredible community through her social media platforms and is constantly inspiring and educating the next generation of jump ropers.

Doug is joined by professional health and wellness coach Mike Aidala! Mike shares his story and how he got into fitness as well as mindfulness practices. They talk about some challenges Mike has set out to accomplish and his motivation for getting uncomfortable. He also shares some valuable tactics and ways people can become healthier in all areas of their life!

Doug and Judah sit down and talk about the Kiawah Island Marathon. Doug completed the 26.2 mile race on Dec 11 and over the course of this episode he dives into his motivation to train and complete the race, some areas he could have improved, the mindset he had during the race, what’s next, and more. Enjoy this challenge recap and make sure you go push limits with Ambition In Mind!

Doug is joined by health and fitness professional Brian Pruett. Brian shares his testimony and how different events in his story brought him closer to God. They talk about spiritual fitness and what it truly means to have spiritual disciplines in your life. Brian unpacks the 4 main ways to be spiritually fit which include praying, studying, fasting, and meditating. Brian is an incredible coach and trains people in all areas of life especially fitness, mindset, and spirituality.

Doug is joined by former Navy Seal, 6x CrossFit games competitor, and mustache champion Josh Bridges. They dive into a fascinating conversation centered around the idea of seeking adversity and resistance in life to grow and get better. Josh talks about his experiences in the military and how that helped shape the way he attacks other areas of his life like Crossfit, boxing, and business. He also explains what it means to “Pay the man” which is a saying he is often talking about and using to motivate and inspire people.

Doug is joined by founder of FITAID by LIFEAID Aaron Hinde. Aaron shares his story and motivation to start FITAID. He talks about the power of healthy habits which include morning routines, positive mindsets, and more. Aaron has been incredibly successful as an entrepreneur and leader and shares some of the key tactics he uses each and every day to be the best he can be.

Doug is joined by professional life coach, Zach Rance. They talk about breaking through mental barriers and finding ways to succeed no matter what is placed in front of you. Zach dives into a handful of amazing stories that exemplify this courageous practice. He also talks about his up and coming IronMan race that he is currently training for in Mexico.