What does it really take to come back from the edge?

Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer didn’t just survive cancer — he came back with purpose. In this episode, Trevor shares how his battle with cancer reshaped everything: his mindset, training philosophy, and mission as a leader, coach, and man.

Now followed by over 1 million people on Instagram, Dr. Trevor is trusted by elite athletes, military operators, and high performers who want results that last. His story is more than a comeback — it’s a blueprint for those who refuse to quit.

In This Episode:

• How cancer ignited Trevor’s mission
• Mindset shifts forged through pain and loss
• Programming for tactical athletes and real-world strength
• Why former athletes still matter — and how to show up like one
• Rewriting “normal life” through high-performance habits
• Fatherhood, leadership, legacy, and the work ethic behind it all
• The military mindset in life and training

This one hits hard. If you’re a high performer, former athlete, veteran, or anyone who still trains like they’re in the fight — this episode is for you.

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In this powerful episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd sits down with the legendary Mike Catherwood—radio icon, voice actor, certified trainer, father, and jiu-jitsu practitioner—for a raw, unfiltered conversation on addiction recovery, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth.

From his punk rock beginnings and battles with addiction to co-hosting the globally syndicated Loveline and training jiu-jitsu in Hill Country, Texas, Mike shares his journey of resilience and transformation. This is a deep dive into what it means to truly live the "Always Be An Athlete" lifestyle—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

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We get into:

🔹 The role of psychedelics in healing trauma and reshaping identity

🔹 Mike’s mental model for staying sober, strong, and grounded as a husband & father

🔹 Why jiu-jitsu, barbell training, and strength and conditioning are foundational to mindset

🔹 The dark truths about dopamine addiction and how to reclaim discipline

🔹 High-performance habits forged through hardship, fatherhood, & fighting ego

🔹 Why authenticity, consistency, and humility are the new currency for men’s mental health

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Intro: From Loveline to Discipline

00:03:14 - Mike’s early drug use and the power of peer influence

00:06:21 - Meth, heroin, and the chaos of addiction

00:09:42 - Getting clean: Mike’s rock bottom moment

00:14:10 - How training helped save his life

00:17:30 - Bodybuilding, ego, and evolving beyond aesthetics

00:21:45 - Discovering jiu-jitsu and the beauty of skill

00:28:06 - Mike’s daily routine: training, fasting, and discipline

00:31:40 - Quitting Hollywood: choosing integrity over fame

00:35:00 - Raising a daughter in a broken culture

00:38:15 - How psychedelics helped Mike become a better father

00:41:10 - Lessons from addiction applied to everyday life

00:44:00 - “Real spirituality is found through action”

00:46:25 - The mental side of fitness and growth

00:50:12 - Becoming the man you admire

00:53:47 - Dealing with temptation and staying the course

00:57:01 - The difference between shame and guilt

01:01:22 - Faith, forgiveness, and moving forward

01:08:39 - What it means to “Always Be An Athlete”

01:12:02 - Final thoughts: humor, humility, and hard truth

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In this raw and real conversation, Judd sits down with former Division I football player and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler Ty Horn to talk about rebuilding life after athletics, staying disciplined through chaos, and how strength and mindset training became his way out of rock bottom.

Ty opens up about the dark moments in his life, the lessons learned from football and grappling, and how he balances elite performance with fatherhood and a demanding career. If you’re an athlete, coach, or high-performer working to stay consistent and resilient—this one hits hard.

Follow Ty Horn on IG: @mobility_monster74

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What training through adversity really looks like
• The mental side of grappling and high-performance
• How to lead with discipline when life falls apart
• Real-world self-defense fundamentals
• Advice for building strength, structure, and a home gym
• How to stay sharp after sports—and how to come back stronger

⏱️ Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Why Ty trains like he has no other choice
• [00:05:06] Grappling mindset & controlling chaos
• [00:14:04] Calmness, fatherhood & fighting with focus
• [00:20:05] Strength vs. skill: what actually wins fights
• [00:30:41] Self-defense mindset & situational awareness
• [00:44:23] Rock bottom, identity loss & starting over
• [01:01:36] Discipline, time management & performance structure
• [01:11:48] Training schedule: jiu-jitsu + strength + full-time work
• [01:36:13] Top 5 strength movements for grapplers & athletes
• [01:49:22] Budget-friendly home gym essentials

💬 Memorable Quote

“I train because I don’t have the option not to—it’s part of who I am.”
– Ty Horn

🏷️ Topics Covered:

Strength & Conditioning · Mental Toughness · Life After Sports · Athletic Identity · Leadership · Fatherhood · Discipline · Grappling · Performance Training · Resilience · Self-Defense · Home Gym Setup · Consistency

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From SEAL Team 6 to Mental Health Innovator – Marcus Capone’s Mission

In Part 1, Marcus shared his journey through SEAL Team 6 selection, elite training, and the warrior mindset needed to perform at the highest level. Now, in Part 2, we explore the battle after war—PTSD, brain trauma, and recovery.

After service, Marcus struggled with PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI)—hidden battles many Special Operations veterans face. When standard treatments failed, he and his wife, Amber Capone, launched VETS: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, pioneering alternative mental health therapies for veterans.

Now, he co-founded TARA Mind, expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and civilians, redefining mental healthcare.

💥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why PTSD treatments fail Special Operations veterans
✅ The therapies that transformed Marcus’s life
✅ How VETS & TARA Mind are reshaping mental healthcare
✅ The biggest struggles veterans face post-service
✅ The link between brain trauma, performance & recovery
✅ SEAL training lessons for leadership & resilience

📢 About Marcus Capone – Former SEAL Team 6 Operator, Mental Health Advocate & Entrepreneur:

🔹 Co-Founder & CEO, TARA Mind – Expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy
🔹 Co-Founder & Chairman, VETS Foundation – Leading alternative PTSD treatments
🔹 Navy SEAL | SEAL Team 6 | Advanced SEAL Instructor

🌍 Learn More About Marcus & His Work:

🔹 TARA Mind → https://www.taramind.com/
🔹 VETS Foundation → https://vetsolutions.org/
🔹 Marcus on IG → @marcuscapone
🔹 VETS Foundation on IG → @veteransolutions

🔥 More from Judd Lienhard: former college athlete, Army Ranger, and performance coach specializing in mental toughness, leadership, and high performance. 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

⏳ 00:00:00 – SEAL Team 6 & The Mental Toll of War
⏳ 00:10:14 – PTSD vs. TBI: Hidden Brain Injuries in SEALs
⏳ 00:20:45 – Marcus’s Breaking Point & Seeking Help
⏳ 00:25:12 – Psychedelic Therapy That Changed Everything
⏳ 00:35:48 – How Marcus & Amber Founded VETS
⏳ 00:40:22 – TARA Mind & Expanding Psychedelic Therapy
⏳ 00:50:57 – Brain Trauma, Mental Health & Performance
⏳ 01:00:15 – SEAL Training Lessons in Leadership & Resilience
⏳ 01:05:44 – Marcus’s Advice for Veterans Facing PTSD
⏳ 01:10:30 – How to Support VETS & TARA Mind

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💥 What separates elite warriors from the rest of the world?

In this episode, Judd Lienhard sits down with Marcus Capone, a former Navy SEAL Team operator and combat veteran with multiple deployments, to break down the realities of mental toughness, resilience, and leadership under extreme pressure.

Marcus shares his unfiltered journey—from being a college athlete to enduring the brutal training of BUD/S, navigating the mental and physical demands of special operations, and eventually facing one of the toughest battles of all—transitioning out of the military.

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ The Reality of SEAL Training (BUD/S) – What it takes to survive special operations selection.
✅ Mental Toughness & Resilience – The mindset required to endure extreme physical & mental stress.
✅ High-Performance Training – Strength & conditioning for elite warriors.
✅ Leadership Under Pressure – Lessons from SEAL Team operations.
✅ Life After Special Operations – The struggle of veteran transition & finding purpose beyond combat.
✅ The Importance of Discipline in Training, Work, and Life.

💪 Whether you’re an athlete, business leader, veteran, or someone chasing high-performance goals, this episode will challenge your mindset and show you what it takes to lead, adapt, and overcome.

To learn more about Marcus Capone and his work:

🔗 VETS: Join the Fight to End Veteran Suicide

🔗 TARA Mind

👉 📸 Instagram | 🔗 LinkedIn: @marcuscapone

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What does it take to build real strength that lasts a lifetime—not just in the gym, but in everyday life? In this episode, Adriell “Dre” Mayes (@EveryGotDamnDre) joins me to discuss kettlebell training, mobility, and the mindset behind high-performance coaching. If you want to train smarter, move better, and stay strong for life, this is a must-listen.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔ The Truth About Functional Strength – Why kettlebells and mobility are key to long-term performance
✔ Kettlebell Training Myths Debunked – Can kettlebells actually build muscle and strength?
✔ Strength vs. Mobility – Why you need both to stay injury-free and perform at your best
✔ Training for Longevity – The difference between looking strong vs. being strong for life
✔ Common Strength Training Mistakes – How to fix weak links and expose imbalances
✔ The High-Performance Mindset – How to train smarter, not just harder
✔ Balancing Performance & Health – Why chasing PRs isn’t always the best strategy
✔ How to Build Strength That Translates to the Real World

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Dre Mayes has built a massive following for his highly effective kettlebell and performance training methods. His approach combines mobility, unconventional strength, and movement-based athleticism, making him one of the most sought-after coaches in the fitness space. But beyond training, his leadership and coaching philosophy set him apart.

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How do you take control of your life in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond? In this episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Greg Scheinman—best-selling author of The Midlife Male, coach for high-performing men, and a leader in mindset, fitness, and midlife optimization.

Greg shares hard-earned lessons on success, fatherhood, discipline, and navigating midlife with purpose. From fitness and performance training to making tough decisions in business and life, this episode delivers raw, no-BS strategies to help you stay strong, resilient, and at the top of your game.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Midlife Optimization – Shift from survival to thriving.
• Make-or-Break Midlife – Build momentum, don’t lose it.
• Discipline Over Motivation – The key to consistency and success.
• Fatherhood & Legacy – Lessons from Greg’s father and parenting today.
• Strength, Longevity & Performance – Train and eat for long-term success.
• Big Decisions in Business & Life – When to pivot and how to execute.
• Balancing Family, Fitness & Finance – The formula for success.
• Overcoming Ego & Self-Sabotage – Focus on what truly matters.
• Total Life Ownership – Stop making excuses, start executing.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro | Meet Greg Scheinman
00:02:30 - Why 50 to 70 Can Be Your Prime Years
00:06:15 - Your Actions Shape Your Future
00:08:45 - Midlife Crossroads: Which Path Will You Take?
00:12:10 - Better Choices, Better Life
00:16:30 - Greg’s Journey: Film Industry to Coaching Men
00:20:15 - Discipline > Motivation
00:24:50 - Standing Up for What’s Right (Weinstein Story)
00:28:45 - Making Career Moves Without Fear
00:33:10 - Midlife Leadership: Own Your Life
00:38:25 - Fatherhood & Legacy
00:42:10 - Making Hard Decisions Without Self-Sabotage
00:47:05 - Ego’s Role in Leadership & Growth
00:52:00 - Strength & Longevity: Training for Life
00:56:15 - Balancing Family, Fitness & Finance
01:01:40 - Midlife as a Performance Game
01:06:20 - Hardest Lessons for Men in Their 40s & 50s
01:11:00 - Why Standards Matter More Than Goals
01:16:30 - Fatherhood & Raising Disciplined Men
01:21:45 - How Greg’s Father’s Death Shaped Him
01:27:20 - Writing a Legacy Letter to Your Kids
01:32:40 - Staying Fit & Athletic as You Age
01:38:15 - Great Lead

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In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with John Welbourn, 9-year NFL starter, Power Athlete founder, and one of the most respected minds in strength & conditioning.

John, a 1999 NFL Draft pick, played 100+ games and made 10 playoff runs with the Eagles and Chiefs before retiring in 2008. He later revolutionized athletic training, working with Navy Special Warfare’s DEVGRU, the Army’s 18th Airborne Corps, and elite NFL, NHL, MLB, and Olympic athletes.

We cover John’s NFL career & lessons from playing at the highest level. He shares how he built Power Athlete, his fallout with CrossFit founder Greg Glassman, and CrossFit's impact on fitness. John also details training Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf after a near-fatal AK-47 injury. We break down athleticism vs. work capacity, performance training evolution, and strategies for strength, longevity, and an elite mindset.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or performance enthusiast, this episode delivers elite insights, raw stories, and no-BS advice from a proven expert.

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Timestamps:

(00:00:07) – Intro: Honoring Your Parents w/ Richard Sorin
(00:03:45) – From UC Berkeley to the NFL: Eagles & Chiefs
(00:06:47) – Top NFL Players: Barkley, Henry, Kelce, Gronk & More
(00:12:15) – GOAT Talk: Josh Allen, Tom Brady & Michael Jordan
(00:17:25) – Martial Arts to the NFL: The Athletic Journey
(00:28:01) – Jiu-Jitsu & Ego: Learning to Be a Student Again
(00:31:20) – Strength Training: 500lb Bench, 610lb Squat, 380lb Snatch
(00:44:38) – Inside the NFL Combine
(00:49:40) – Military Special Ops & Pro Athletes
(00:58:43) – Combine vs. NFL Training
(01:00:01) – CrossFit Debate: Work Capacity vs. Athleticism
(01:19:06) – CrossFit Football & Its Evolution
(01:42:39) – Defining Athleticism: Movement & Adaptability
(02:10:09) – Power Athlete Training: Primal Patterns & Planes

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In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Matt Johnson, a military veteran and ultra-endurance runner who ran 841 miles across Texas in 17 days. Matt’s story is all about mental toughness, resilience, and transformation, proving you can rebuild after hitting rock bottom—facing divorce, bankruptcy, and life’s toughest battles.

We dive into overcoming adversity, the warrior mindset, and endurance training, as Matt shares lessons from his military service, finding purpose beyond the uniform, and using ultra-running for self-discovery and healing. We also discuss the emotional toll of combat, the power of perseverance, and what it takes to develop an unstoppable mindset.

Beyond endurance, we explore social media growth, handling criticism, and turning pain into fuel for success. Whether you're into fitness, mental toughness, or pushing past limits, this episode will challenge you to rethink what’s possible and embrace the power of resilience.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[00:00:21] Running 841 miles across Texas, 100-mile Leadville, & mental toughness in ultra-endurance
[00:04:45] DNF but not broken: resilience & the never-quit mindset
[00:06:20] Superhuman vs impossible: overcoming adversity
[00:08:53] Mental grit: embracing hardship as the norm
[00:10:05] Strength through trauma: not letting pain control you
[00:13:04] Loyalty, warrior ethos, & right vs wrong in life’s toughest moments
[00:15:32] No perfect path: success through failure & persistence
[00:19:55] Childhood perspective: why kids assume parents always know best
[00:23:03] Tell your parents what they mean to you now
[00:24:28] Military vs college vs factory work: different paths to purpose
[00:27:59] Helping veterans transition & find purpose after service
[00:30:40] Genetics vs training
[00:33:53] Divorce, rock bottom & choosing to move forward over suicide
[00:35:14] No plan, just action: taking control & rebuilding life
[00:38:23] How IG blew up: social media success after quitting
[00:40:48] “I spent 2023 running from everything, broke myself, & it was th

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In this episode, my guest is Nate Boyer (@nateboyer37)—former Green Beret, UT football walk-on, NFL pro, and co-founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP). MVP helps veterans and athletes transition beyond their uniform. He wrote, starred in, and directed MVP (2022), and his latest venture is 8Primal, a Texas-based ranch-to-table meat company delivering premium, locally sourced meat to your door. Nate excels in every arena he enters.

We dive into Nate’s journey—from his early years to the military and competing at the highest level on the football field. He shares what drives him, the power of embracing discomfort, and why family and relationships shape his decisions. We also explore the complexities of war and the true meaning of freedom. Nate’s mindset will inspire you to dream big and take action. Please enjoy my conversation with Nate Boyer.

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Timestamps:

[00:02:00] Nate Boyer - Veteran/Special Forces, college football walk-on, NFL

[00:03:15] Colin Kaepernick controversy

[00:15:15] Film industry journey

[00:20:17] Building mental toughness

[00:27:11] Complexities of war 

[00:29:02] Proud military moment

[00:32:38] The Righteous Mind - 5 Pillars

[00:33:57] David Foster Wallace- Reader, Essays & Arguments, Conversations,  Nietzsche\

[00:51:10] Helping village children, Dr Suess

[01:00:33] Fallujah War - Decision to join the military

[01:02:47] Special Forces - Green Beret path

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[01:11:35] Special Forces 10th Group

[01:19:56] Iraq as a Green Beret

[01:28:17] Summer in Iraq & Afghanistan 

[01:47:41] Merging Vets & Players

[01:52:11] MVP

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