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:

March 15, 2025 Episode 18: Go/No-Go’s That Aren’t Standards but Should Be
Some standards in the tactical community can be frustrating.
Tactical athletes argue that waist tapes, PT tests, and regs around dress and appearance are arbitrary or subjective.
But, we cant argue:
1. Relative strength and handling BW
2. Favorable body comp
3. Implementing gut checks
4. Non-negotiables outside the gym
We dive into each one of these, and give you standards to measure up against.
If taken seriously, all the "arbitrary" or "subjective" measures will take up 0 mental bandwidth.
Lets connect:

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Free Assessment – 24/7/365 Readiness Evaluation

Free Newsletter – Tactical training insights twice weekly

Website - Everyday Responder Articles

Instagram – @everydayresponders
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25min
March 08, 2025 Episode 17: 5x Guaranteed Ways to a Forced Training Hiatus
Get out of the predictive doom loop of injuries, poor performance, and burnout.
In this episode, we uncover 5 ways to guarantee a spot on the sidelines, and give you solutions to avoid them.
Plus, we talk about how to get momentum in any month with our current challenge for tactical athletes.
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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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31min
February 28, 2025Episode 16: STEW SMITH - The Mindset Needed to Thrive in the Tactical Community
In this guest episode we brought on Coach Stew Smith to unpack what it means to be a tactical athlete, how to be a better one, and his tips for success. We went in depth on:
The 4 - phases of tactical fitness
How to improve mental toughness and discipline
How to flip the switch and take ownership of dopamine
The importance of a team
Advice for leaders (everyone)
And more!
Want to be an asset on your team? You won’t want to miss this one!

Check out some of his free resources to level up:
https://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50/
https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news
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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49min
February 21, 2025Episode 15: Q&A - Best way to start with nutrition, how you plan and program for multiple goals, improve runs without increasing training time, finding the "perfect" program & more
Another Q&A!
Here are the Q's we covered:
Any issues with Squat & push / hinge pull split that offers more focus?
I was wondering how you plan and program for multiple goals?
How to improve runs without increasing training time?
What's the best way to start with nutrition?
Any advice on job boards?
PT test prep (OCS, crossfit, balancing current work - teacher, Injuries) “help find the perfect program”
If you like this style of podcast, 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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29min
February 14, 2025Episode 14: Are You Running Rampant or Running for Results? 6 Mistakes Tactical Athletes Make Trying to Drop Run Times
We dive into the mistakes and go into detail on the way forward:
Doing too much, too soon, too often, and too fast
Underestimating the skill component
Plan for perfect progressions
Neglect strength and power
Chasing the wrong metrics
Not playing it smart (with speed work)
Bonus tips before you step out and more.
Using the tips discussed will have you become a great runner and drop your times.
Thanks for listening! If you like this 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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February 08, 2025Episode 13: Q&A - Cutting weight while maintaining strength, training with a packed gym, coaching advice, how to improve consistency, & more
Another Q & A! Next Q's are going to be around all things running. Shoot me a question if you want me to break it down!
Here are the Q's we covered today:
Pre-sleep stretching routine
Cutting weight while maintaining strength
Maximizing group PT
How to train in a packed gym
Coaching advice in the tactical space
Running after FB day
How to increase consistency
If you liked this style of podcast, 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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45min
January 31, 2025Episode 12: 5 Painful Truths About Why Tactical Athletes Struggle to Sustain Their Training - And How to Take Back Control
You DON'T have to trade life outside the uniform, just to try to keep up in uniform.
5 Painful Truths:
Stress has become your default setting
You're fueling success with convenience, not nutrition
You're always “too busy” for consistency
Your trying to compile the perfect program
Your trying to expedite the process
The truth is hard to face, but the path to sustained results is clear.
24/7/365 sustainability is the foundation to become your team's most valuable asset.
Listen to the podcast to find your path to control...
Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoyed this podcast. 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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January 24, 2025Episode 11: How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Put Objective Benchmarks in Place to Silence the Inner Critic
No ones going to beat us down like we will because we are our own toughest critic:
Missed sessions
Injuries
Life setbacks
The chaos of life can make us feel like we are going off course. But, the evidence from benchmarks + your "why" is going to be the driving force to keep you going. It will overpower any resistance.

In this episode I talk about strategies and tactics on how you can implement them!

If you want to take out the guess work, we have a benchmark day coming up on the Everyday Responder Team subscription!

Pick up your free week here:

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If you want a customized experience with benchmarks, assessments, and individualized results, apply for 1:1 to see if we would be a good fit:

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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
January 17, 2025 Episode 10: The Real Flex for Tactical Athletes
There are people that talk, and there are people that execute.
WHEN shit hits the fan... are you going to be part of the problem, or part of the solution?

These 5 tips will make you latter.

Ready to make the change?

- 1:1 Everyday Responder Application
- Team Subscription (Free 7-Day Trial)
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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23min
January 10, 2025 Episode 9: The Everyday Responder - The Last Mindset Shift You Will Need
The Everyday Responder

How we shatter our self-imposed glass ceilings:

You don't need to run yourself into the ground...
You don't need to lift yourself into overuse injuries...
You don't need to go through mental gymnastics...

Don't put yourself in a box. Learn about the 3 revolutionary pillars that will be the last mindset shift you need...

If you're ready to redefine what it means to be a RESPONDER:

Apply HERE for 1:1 coaching to see if we would be a good fit

or, train with the team with your 7-day free trial ($1 per day from there)

Join the team HERE
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
...more
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FAQs about The Everyday Responder:

How many episodes does The Everyday Responder have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.