Joining the show today, we have Nashville local and Chicago Marathon age group winner Ken Rideout. Ken shares valuable lessons from his remarkable transformation story - overcoming a chaotic childhood, working on Wall Street, and a drug addiction that derailed his life. This episode is packed with practical steps to develop mental toughness, overcome defeat, and win. Enjoy!

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00:00 Intro

1:22 Becoming a world champion marathoner

9:02 Developing the fighter mindset

13:48 Impact of our upbringings

20:59 Handling failure and defeat

27:40 Protecting your passions

34:45 Benefits of therapy

45:47 Objective vs. subjective outcomes

54:44 Ken’s work ethic

59:18 Finding appreciation in life

1:14:36 Gobi Ultramarathon

1:41:04 Dealing with negativity

1:54:27 The happiness equation

Today I'm sitting down with renowned photographer and 2:36 marathoner Joe Greer. Joe has dedicated his career to capturing life in its purest form, and his ability to communicate his complex experiences through photos is breathtaking. Joe tragically lost his mother at a young age, creating a life of trials and hardship but also one of courage and overcoming, bringing so much wisdom that he openly shares with us today.

We unpack Joe's complex background and reveal lessons on finding forgiveness, cultivating deep relationships, and how his passions for photography and running influence how he views the world. We also dive into how fatherhood is affecting our ambitions and perspectives on what we value most. Enjoy the episode!

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Topics:

00:00 Intro

1:26 Welcome

04:28 Developing empathy

11:07 Cultivating deep relationships

17:12 Joe’s background

42:39 Finding the heart to forgive

50:46 The feeling of forgiveness

58:02 Joe’s introduction into photography

1:17:00 Passion for making photos

1:27:59 Transformation through fatherhood

Every runner desires to run faster for longer. Especially those preparing for an upcoming race. In this episode, I'm sharing the five things that helped me shed 90 minutes off my marathon time and how you can apply them to your endurance journey. Enjoy!

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00:00 Intro

1:20 5 tips to increase endurance

5:53 True meaning of “endurance”

8:54 Increase volume

16:56 Nutrition strategy

28:43 Implement speed work

35:47 Body composition

40:03 Endure the process

43:20 Final words

Today’s episode is audio only. Why you ask? Because we are currently building out our new studio here in Nashville, TN! We’ll be back to video episodes and hosting incredible guests on the show in the coming weeks. For now, enjoy this Q&A style episode where I break down all things marathon training, share lessons fatherhood has taught me, and address my recent move to Nashville.

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00:00 Intro

9:24 My proudest moment

19:21 Marathon prep training

21:59 Marathon prep nutrition

25:11 All in vs. all consumed

29:13 Lessons through fatherhood

34:31 Moving to Nashville

44:08 Determining nutritional needs for training

49:51 Letting your business run you

If I have one competitive advantage, it’s the ability to endure a process in order to achieve the desired result. Whether it’s building a business, a community, or chasing a performance goal - showing up consistently is essential to me. In this episode, I chat about why enduring a process is so valuable, questions to ask yourself about the work you’re doing, and finding a deeper purpose behind the process.

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Topics:

00:00 Intro

1:11 Endure the process

4:10 Questions to ask ourselves

5:50 Reduce execution risk

08:44 “Hay is in the barn”

16:55 A decade of enduring

21:17 YouTube milestone

25:15 Knowing when to turn on autopilot

31:24 Find purpose behind the process

Today I'm breaking down my most recent endurance effort, the Last Man Standing ultramarathon. A backyard format ultra consisting of a 4.2-mile loop every hour on the hour, until only one person remains. I'm sharing my nutrition and pacing strategies, revealing new perspectives learned, and the mental battles I faced throughout the race. Enjoy the episode!

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Topics:

00:00 Intro

1:20 What is Last Man Standing?

9:00 Race stats

10:43 Go One More perspective shift

23:19 Pacing strategy

31:00 Nutrition strategy

38:13 Facing mental battles

42:53 Consistently good vs. occasionally great

47:37 Post-race recovery

53:15 My next challenge

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Bell, a hybrid athlete who's shattered records in powerlifting and found new strength in running. Mark founded Super Training Products Inc., a multi-million dollar fitness business, and now hosts the MB Power Project, a leader in health & fitness podcasts.

We delve deep into how incorporating running into his training regimen has not only made him physically stronger but also a better father, husband, and leader. Mark's transformative journey showcases the incredible power of moving on from past identities by having the courage to attempt new things. Enjoy the episode!

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Topics: 

00:00 Intro

1:37 Running makes you stronger

8:29 Acquired taste for exercise

13:57 Mark’s background

20:32 Removing attachment from powerlifting

30:39 Learning to move on

37:13 Identify your blind spots and adapt

50:05 Boston Marathon prep

1:08:05 Vulnerability brings perspective

1:13:33 Power of curiosity

1:22:33 Choosing your purpose

Today, I am honored to speak with Chadd Wright, a retired Navy SEAL turned elite ultra-runner who served his country on multiple deployments for over a decade. Chadd is a man full of wisdom and experience with an unrivaled passion for helping people become the absolute best version of themselves.

In this episode, we reveal the antidote to loneliness and hopelessness, break down what a real community looks like, and unpack how courage is the one thing you need to reach your goals. Finally, Chadd shares how the "One Mile Out" mindset helped him finish Cocodona 250 - a 250-mile ultra marathon through the rugged Arizona desert. Enjoy!

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Topics: 

00:00 Intro

1:55 Welcome

5:14 Practice what you preach

9:35 Disconnecting from the Navy Seal identity

11:46 Antidote to finding your identity

18:16 Finding transformation and purpose in Christ

30:07 Defining and building community

36:53 The “Lone Wolf” lie

42:30 Courage is the cure

54:39 Competitiveness

1:03:03 Cocodona 250

1:13:04 “One Mile Out” mindset

1:22:27 Trade-offs in life

1:28:08 Resolving hopelessness

1:33:47 The courage to keep showing up

We all have superpowers. And while they may not be as cool as invisibility or time travel, they hold the power to help us achieve our wildest dreams and aspirations. Our superpowers aren't physical characteristics but rather unique values that drive our behavior and decision-making. Today, I'm sharing my four superpowers and challenging you to discover your own to achieve fulfillment and success.

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Topics: 

00:00 Intro

1:12 Harness superpowers for success

5:08 My four superpowers

7:02 Self-accountability

21:19 Courage

25:53 Curiosity

33:58 Consistency

37:24 Final words

Today, we have Dr. Dan Lieberman on the podcast. Dan is the coauthor of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, senior vice president for mental health at Hims & Hers Health, and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. He is incredibly knowledgeable and credentialed on many topics, but today we narrowed our sights on the powerful chemical of dopamine.

Dan breaks down what dopamine is and how it can be used for both good and bad, offers practical steps to help control it, and paints a shocking picture of what humanity would look like without dopamine. Dopamine increases motivation, discipline, and true happiness when used for good, which he teaches us how to achieve in this episode. Enjoy!

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Topics:

00:00 Intro

1:28 What is dopamine?

04:04 Daniel’s background

08:53 Social media's effect on dopamine

13:12 Desire vs. pleasure circuits

19:05 Controlling dopamine

25:18 Discipline over dopamine

28:41 Finding happiness in the modern world

31:46 “To travel hopefully, is better than to arrive.”

33:03 Companionate vs. passionate love

42:08 Humanity without dopamine

42:57 Modern-day addictions

49:40 Overcoming bad dopamine behavior