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 68 episodes available.

The Everyday Responder episodes:

May 23, 2025Episode 28: 5 Questions That Separate Mission-Ready Athletes From Box Checkers
Is your training getting you mission-ready or are you just working out and checking boxes?
Here are the 5 questions that will expose whether your training or going through the motions...
Can you pass the 3 A.M. test?
Are you moving towards a massive vision?
Are you deliberately targeting weaknesses?
Do your daily actions = future aspirations?
Can you sustain this training intensity for years, not just months?
If you answered 'no' to any of these, this episode will show you how to course-correct!
BONUS: Grab your free High-Performance Habits guide [HERE] - How to sustain performance in everyday chaos.
Lets connect:

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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29min
May 16, 2025Episode 27: 5 Important Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner (Training, Work, Life)
In today's episode we discussed wisdom, practical strategies, and honest reflections that have helped expedite a successful journey.
Whether you're starting your career, changing directions, or simply seeking a more productive day to day, these five lessons will equip you with the knowledge that usually comes too late.
PS - Ready for immediate results? Claim your FREE training now: 5 High Performance Habits to Sustain Excellence in Everyday Chaos.
Habits that rewire your response to stress
Decrease stress while doubling productivity
Why your evening routine is the secret to performance
Lets connect:

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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35min
May 09, 2025 Episode 26: 5 Nutrition Tactics for Tactical Athletes Who Hate Meal Prep
The topic that affects every tactical athlete I've worked with – how to build a nutrition system that actually works WITH your chaotic schedule, not against it.
Tactic #1 - Break up the meal prep
Tactic #2 - Dial in troubled meals
Tactic #3 - Keep a nutrient dense rotation
Tactic #4 - Strong on-the-go options
Tactic #5 - Leverage meal prep services
These tactics are part of our proven system used by tactical athletes who don't have the luxury of "perfect" conditions, but still demand peak performance.
🔥 BONUS: Download our comprehensive Pre/Post Training Nutrition Guide. This isn't just meal timing - it's the exact fuel protocol for maximum recovery and performance when it counts.
FREE GUIDE
Lets connect:

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 02, 2025 Episode 25: Transform Mandatory PT from Obligation to Opportunity with These 5 Fixes
Tired of standing in formation just to check the box? In this episode, we break down actionable fixes:
Fix #1: Replace random workouts with proper programming
Fix #2: Maximize training time (outside of mandatory PT)
Fix #3: Stop settling for minimum standards
Fix #4: Fill the gap that group PT consistently misses
Fix #5: Simplify your approach
Ready to fuel your performance?
DM "GUIDE" to @everydayresponders on Instagram for your FREE pre/post training nutrition guide designed specifically for tactical athletes.
No more guesswork - just results.
Lets connect:

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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24min
April 29, 2025Episode 24: Q & A - Mental toughness and grit, building up runs after a hiatus, diet “kick starts”, training around shift work, step by step to navigating injuries, & more
Another Q&A!
Here are the Q's we covered:
Diet kickstart? Keto, carnivore, paleo, juice cleanses
How to train around shift work?
Injured, what should I do?
Developing mental toughness vs. grit?
How to deal with performance fluctuations in a weight loss phase?
I took time off of running and want to build it back up. Best way to start?
If you like this style of podcast, please don't forget to leave a review!
Lets connect:

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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46min
April 19, 2025 Episode 23: The Most Common Tacticool Program Red Flags
In today's episode we discussed 10x common losing strategies to tactical strength and conditioning.
The goal is to not just talk about them, but give actionable tips to take your performance, energy, longevity, and durability to the next level.
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If you like this episode, please leave a review! I appreciate you.

Lets connect:

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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37min
April 12, 2025Episode 22: Program Hopping Is Killing Your Progress—Here’s the Smarter Approach for Tactical Athletes
Program hopping isn't just wasting time... it's undermining consistent, measurable results.
In todays episode we break it down:
problems with program hopping
programming tweaks to chase novelty within the same system
a smarter approach that puts the puzzle pieces together
Today's episode is the in-brief of the strategies and tactics we use for our team subscription!
(click here) Now go grab your FREE week, and see what we are about!
Lets connect:

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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30min
April 05, 2025Episode 21: MATTHEW PAETZ - The Blueprint to Building an Unshakable Mindset
Join us as Matthew Paetz shares practical wisdom on embracing your unfair advantage, transforming from performance-based to purpose-driven mindsets, overcoming imposter syndrome, and finding courage when facing challenges.
Perfect listen for tactical athletes seeking to elevate both their personal and professional lives. This is the blueprint to breakthrough mental roadblocks and crush performance plateaus.

To truly unlock your unfair advantage, check out Matthew’s work below:
Podcast: The Successful Solopreneur
Click Here to Unlock Your Unfair Advantage
IG: @matthewpaetz
Lets connect:

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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52min
March 29, 2025Episode 20: Deep Dive Into My Current Training Split
In today's podcast, we give you some insights into my training split. The goal is to provide some nuance and a “menu” of options that you can use to take your training to the next level.
Listen in if you want to:
drop your run times
balance strength & conditioning
increase performance and longevity
unpack some tactics from the Everyday Responder playbook
If you like this type of episode, don't forget to leave a review!
Lets connect:

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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40min
March 21, 2025Episode 19: The Everyday Responder System; Step by Step Breakdown to Sustainable Results
In today's episode, we unpack the Everyday Responder System. We go into detail on how our clients get results with lifetime value, starting with:
Setting our goals and understanding our why
Movement assessments and benchmarks
Our core values that keep us in the fight
Thinking in systems (training, nutrition, lifestyle factors)
This is a continuous process that has tactical athletes consistently hitting targets instead of program hopping, being faced with paralysis by analysis, or information overload.
Lets connect:

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

FAQs about The Everyday Responder:

How many episodes does The Everyday Responder have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.