The Intentional Athlete Podcast

In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala shares his journey of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs through self-care and intentional living. He emphasizes the importance of having a purposeful self-care regimen to improve life experiences. Ross discusses the definition of intention and how being intentional can lead to a life of joy, peace, and freedom. He highlights how his pursuit of powerlifting taught him to live more intentionally and introduces an event aimed at helping athletes train with intention. The episode concludes with reflections on philosophy and ethical intentions, encouraging listeners to take personal responsibility for their choices.

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Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this New Year's episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala emphasizes the importance of setting intentional New Year's resolutions. He discusses how procrastination can lead to failure and the significance of having a strong 'why' behind each goal to push through hardships. Ross shares his personal experience of setting goals with his family, aiming for greater situational acceptance in 2025. He highlights the value of a support system and accountability in achieving these resolutions. Ultimately, Ross encourages listeners to be purposeful in their goal-setting and to share their goals with supportive communities.

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Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this episode of the Project UnchainED podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the importance of navigating difficult conversations for mental health and wellbeing. Ross shares insights into managing emotions, emphasizing the need to own one's feelings rather than projecting them onto others. He references Don Miguel Ruiz's 'The Four Agreements' to highlight the value of not taking things personally. Ross underscores understanding others' perspectives without attempting to change them and stresses the importance of letting people be who they are. The episode concludes with thoughts on balancing acceptance and connection in the face of disagreement and complex issues.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

Every 4-years our community at large experiences this mass divide during the presidential election. In this episode, i talk about what i think influences this and how we can navigate it forward, in a more healthy manner. Spoiler alert, I don't even talk about political view points. Politics has little to do with this! Politics is the trigger, not the problem.

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Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

We have a unique episode here for you. Host Ross Leppala joined Pia Marangoni on her podcast, Fiercely Fueled. This was a conversation following Ross's recent performance to become a Master World Champion of powerlifting. I thought it would be cool to share that episode here with you all as well.

Guest host: Pia Marangoni

IG: pia_marangoni

Fiercelyfuelednutrition

Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J77El30bFjnlTFImc4Ux2?si=aa143f83fccd4ad2

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In the milestone 100th episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala reflects on the journey and the powerful impact of community and vulnerable conversations. He shares his personal experiences, including discussing his own mental health struggles and how connecting with others has been both rewarding and healing. Ross emphasizes the importance of deep, meaningful conversations with friends, family, and even strangers, and how these connections can significantly enhance our well-being. He encourages listeners to create and contribute to their communities and to seek those connections that foster healing and empowerment.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the impact of personal and perinatal development on his life and parenting style. He shares insights on conscious and positive parenting, emphasizing the significance of creating a strong connection with one's child through intentional, undistracted quality time. Ross underscores the importance of applying these concepts to self-care, advocating for spending focused, intentional time with oneself to enhance mental health and self-knowledge. He uses examples from his own life, like weight training and woodworking, to illustrate how being present and intentional can fill one's emotional 'bucket' and contribute to personal growth and well-being.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

This episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and experiencing all emotions, both positive and negative. It highlights that suppressing emotions can lead to depression and underscores the necessity of feeling emotions as a form of life energy. Through intentional acts, we can contribute to life in more meaningful ways.

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Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this solo episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the challenges of dealing with overwhelming mental chatter. He explains the impact of this inner dialogue on energy levels and emotional well-being. Ross shares three strategies to manage these thoughts: distinguishing between thoughts and thinking, practicing meditation, and journaling. He emphasizes that these tools may need to be used in combination and encourages listeners to experiment with them. By slowing down and organizing thoughts, one can better understand and take appropriate actions to move forward positively.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, Rob (Robert Bill Jr.) discusses his transformation from the fitness industry to becoming a coach for fathers since 2020. He introduces the concept of a 'transitional character' who breaks negative generational cycles and shares his upbringing with distant, overworked male figures. Through breathwork, yoga, and meditation, Rob overcame anxiety and stress, emphasizing living in alignment with one's highest values. The episode highlights the significance of self-care, love, and personal development in reshaping family dynamics.

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Connect with your guest Robert Bill Jr.

Instagram @the.uncommon.dad

Website: https://frequencyoffatherhood.com/

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: [email protected]

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony