The Everyday Responder

By Coach Justin McCartney

The Everyday Responder Podcast is dedicated to tactical professionals who refuse to just survive minimum standards. We break down the systems behind training, mental endurance, and fueling for perf

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How many episodes does The Everyday Responder have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

The Everyday Responder episodes:

June 19, 2026#81 - Q&A: 1.5 Mile to 2 Mile Run Change, Best Training Split, Worthwhile Supplements & More
In this week's Q&A, we covered:
Gym bag essentials
Supplements and which ones are worth taking
Updates on PT test standards
Best training splits
Tracking nutrition and bodyweight
How to bounce back after a missed session or meal
And more
DM @everydayresponders with questions for the next Q&A, or watch for a question story!
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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54min
June 08, 2026 #80 - "I'm Not Good Enough" - The Inner Critic Every Tactical Athlete Fights
43.5% of elite tactical athletes reported self-doubt as a barrier difficulty factor.
The voice.
SEALs. Rangers. Pilots. Wildlland Firefighters. Ultra marathon runners... "Im not good enough".
In this episode we unpack specific ways to silence your inner critic.
Check out the Endurance Crucible (HERE)
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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33min
May 31, 2026 #79 - Chase Values, Not Finish Lines: Ultras, SERE & the Journey of Life with Jon Fischer
Most people spend their entire life avoiding the breakdown. Jon Fischer runs toward it - sometimes for 200 miles.
Jon is a SERE Specialist, ultra runner, and founder of Phase One. This conversation goes deep into what suffering actually builds, why transformation begins at the start of difficulty and not the end, and what it looks like to stop chasing finish lines and start chasing the person you're becoming.
Adversity isn't the obstacle. It's the door.
IG: _phase_one_
Website: phase1missions.com
Podcast: PHASE ONE
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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1h 9min
May 28, 2026#78 - Balance Is for Tactical Athletes That Haven’t Been Tested
Every time I chased perfect "balance" I quit, burned out, or failed. This episode breaks down why balance is the wrong target - and what to chase instead.
We run through a problem/solution framework across training, nutrition, and lifestyle so you can endure the tough seasons and keep the main thing the main thing.
Prioritization over balance. Every time.
The Endurance Crucible:
23 verified elite performers.
5 mental techniques.
Research-backed, field-tested, and immediately applicable
What separates the ones who push through from the ones who quit.
Get the free training here
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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34min
May 19, 2026 #77 - Full Day of Eating (High Carb + High Protein) and Top Nutrition Questions
No meal plan. No complicated prep. No excuses.
I walk through a full day of eating and answer nutrition questions from tactical athletes who want to fuel performance.
What's inside: the order that actually matters, the staples list I swear by, how to know if you're eating enough, and why the scale can be a liar.
The bar doesn't lie. Your nutrition shouldn't either.
We break down our simple but effective approach to nutrition that ensures performance.
View the post (here) if you're a visual learner.
If you want to see how training, nutrition, and mental capacity work together in one system - 1:1 coaching application (link)
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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36min
May 11, 2026 #76 - Easy Runs Don't Build Weak Tactical Athletes
Most tactical athletes are skipping base work or running into the ground.
And it's costing them recovery, run times, and readiness.
In this episode we break down six mistakes that physically and mentally wreck performance - and what to do instead.
The tactical athlete who masters easy running builds a base that holds up under sprinting, long days, and capacity on demand.
The one who skips it or does it wrong just gets slower.
Apply accordingly.
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
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32min
May 04, 2026 #75 - Endure When Others Quit (And 5 Books Every Tactical Athlete Should Read)
Most training programs are building only half the athlete. The physical half.
The reason most tactical athletes quit is because they are not building the mental half.
In this episode: 5 techniques. 5 books. All field-tested. All applicable before your next hard event.
This one's for the tactical athletes who want to be ready before they need to be.
Don't passively listen. Take action.

Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
...more
35min
April 24, 2026 #74 - My Training Has Never Been Better. Here’s the System - And What I’d Steal if I Were You.
Stress. Fatigue. Long days. Early mornings. To-do list stacking. Sound familiar?
In this episode I break down exactly how I'm training right now - the split, the nutrition strategy, and the principles behind it - so you can pull what works and apply it to your life regardless of your schedule, stress load, or season.
Principles and methods - not a prescription. Take what fits.
Your individualized program awaits: 1:1 Application
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
...more
52min
April 18, 2026 #73 - 7 Training Requirements for Tactical Athletes. 1 System
Pray your worst day doesn't happen. Train like it will.
1:1 Coaching - 3 spots available this round.
How it works:
Step 1 - Apply. We'll see if we'd make a good team based on your goals, training history, and vision.
Step 2 - Personalized Video. I'll send you a custom 6-month roadmap covering training, nutrition, lifestyle, and daily standards.
Step 3 - Free Strategy Call. We'll discuss coaching options, answer your questions, and build your readiness evaluation together.
[APPLICATION LINK]
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
...more
42min
April 08, 2026 #72 - Behavior Science Behind Tactical Performance with Sarah Welsh
Most tactical athletes know what to do. The problem is doing it consistently - especially when life gets hard, schedules break down, and pressure spikes.
The "lock in" or "perfect tomorrow" hasn't worked for lasting change, and won't be sustainable in the future. We need new strategies and tactics to actually follow through...
In this episode, behavioral analyst Sara Welsh helps break down behavior change that lasts - regardless of what chaos gets thrown your way.
IG: sarahwelshbehavior
Website: catalystbehaviorproject.com
Lets connect:
The Endurance Crucible - Learn how the elite endure when others quit
Run with Staying Power - Free 8-Week Running base builder
Uniform Strong - Carry. Endure. Lift. Recover. - Stop Gambling With Your Readiness
Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation
Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly
Website - Everyday Responder Articles
Instagram – @everydayresponders
...more
55min

FAQs about The Everyday Responder:

How many episodes does The Everyday Responder have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.