Untamed

You’re in your 40s and you can’t shake it—you should be further along by now. In your career. In your impact. You’ve worked hard, but you’re stagnant. Plateaued. And you can’t stop fixating on that gap between where you are and where you thought you’d be.

Here’s what that fixation is actually costing you: while you’re obsessing over what you haven’t achieved at work, you’re missing your daughter at the dinner table trying to tell you she got hurt at school. Your wife needs you present, but your mind is somewhere else. You’re on that mountain bike ride or in the surf, but you can’t even enjoy it because you’re consumed by what you’re not accomplishing.

Marc gets raw about his own struggle at 49—feeling stuck and how that FOMO around his career created a calloused, distant version of himself with the people he loves most. Joel breaks down the four quarters of life and why everything shifts in the third quarter. They talk about perfectionism, chronic dissatisfaction, and how guys trap themselves in cycles they don’t even realize they’re in.

Then they introduce “the gap vs. the gain”—and it reframes everything about where you’re looking and what actually matters.

If your work FOMO is stealing your most precious relationships—this conversation might show you the way out.

You've tried to push through it. You've prayed about it. You've told yourself to just focus on what you can control. But that low-grade anxiety—about your marriage, your kids, whether you're actually making the impact you thought you would—it's still there. Every morning. Every drive home. Every time you sit down to dinner and feel like you're a million miles away.

Marc and Joel get it. They've sat across from guys who've built incredible careers but can't shake the weight they're carrying. In this conversation, they talk about a guy obsessing over his teenage daughter, a leader who couldn't let go of things outside his control, and a simple image—a red quarter in a field of silver ones—that shifts everything. Oh, and the balloon illustration might make you say, “oh, that’s definitely what I feel like.” They don't just validate the struggle. They walk through the questions they ask themselves (and the men they coach) when anxiety won't let go: Is this thought true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? And they share what happens when you stop white-knuckling the things you were never meant to carry in the first place.

This isn't about grinding harder or "finding balance." It's about identifying what's actually yours to hold—and what you've been gripping that's crushing you from the inside out.

Don’t know what to do about that nagging low-grade anxiety you don’t like to talk about? Let us talk about it for you and help you think about what to do about it.

You’re exhausted. Your team doesn’t seem to care. And by the time you drag yourself home, your wife and kids get whatever’s left—which isn’t much. You keep thinking if you just push harder, grind longer, hit the next milestone, something will finally click and make this worth it.

But what if hustle isn’t the answer?

Mark and Joel share stories about construction bosses bringing their crews to prayer breakfasts, Thursday morning biscuits with employees, and leaders who made one shift in how they saw their work—and everything changed.

Not their strategy. Not their goals. Something simpler that’s been right there the whole time.

They’ll reveal why some business owners find deep fulfillment while others stay exhausted and empty, and what actually makes the difference.

If you’re tired of working this hard and feeling this hollow, this conversation might show you what you’ve been missing.

Ever feel like you're crushing it in one area of life, but drowning in another?

In this eye-opening episode, Joel Fritz (The Calling Coach) and Marc Lucas (The Authentic Impact Coach) expose the invisible force that's pulling successful men away from what actually matters—without them even knowing it.

Through a gripping personal story from the crystal-clear waters of Hawaii's Kona coast, Joel reveals a profound metaphor that will forever change how you view your daily grind. You'll discover why that nagging emptiness you feel isn't about needing MORE success—it's about something far more dangerous happening beneath the surface.

Marc and Joel dive deep into:

- The shocking parallel between ocean currents and the forces shaping your life

- Why your business metrics might be lying to you about what really counts

- The three killer questions that reveal if you're drifting in your marriage

- How a tragic story about a beloved TV star exposes the ultimate cost of ignoring this truth

- The specific "fixed reference points" that separate men who thrive from those who merely survive

If you've ever wondered why success feels hollow, why time seems to slip away, or why you're further from your dreams than when you started—this episode holds the answer.

Warning: Once you understand "the drift," you can't unsee it. But that might be exactly what saves your legacy.

**Listen now before another day pulls you further from shore.**

*For men ready to resist the drift and reclaim their destiny. Part of the Untamed journey.*

In the wake of this week’s shocking events that have shaken America to its core, we sit down for an urgent and deeply personal conversation about values, truth, and the growing divide in our nation. Drawing from a close personal connection to those affected, we explore what it means to hold firm to your convictions while still extending grace and empathy across the divide. How do we talk to our families about tragedy? What does citizenship in heaven look like when earthly citizenship feels so fractured? This isn’t about politics—it’s about the fundamental questions of human dignity, moral clarity, and finding common ground when it feels impossible. A raw, unfiltered discussion about huddling up with those we love and rediscovering what truly matters when the foundations shake.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We all find ourselves in the waiting room at some point - that uncomfortable space between where we are and where we’re going. But what if the waiting room isn’t just something to endure? What if it’s actually where the real growth happens?

• Joel shares his wild story of being trapped in Italy during the 2020 lockdown

• Marc reveals the two life-changing questions he asks when everything feels uncertain

•Discover why your most anxious moments might be your biggest opportunities

From career transitions to unexpected detours, they share raw stories about wrestling with uncertainty and reveal the mindset shifts that can transform your most uncomfortable moments into your greatest breakthroughs.”

What if getting promoted isn’t just about crushing your numbers and being the best at your job?Marc and Joel share the insider perspective on what actually catches leadership’s attention. You’ll discover:the “stopwatch principle,” a simple three-letter framework top performers use, and why making your boss’s life easier is pure gold.Plus, real talk about when it’s time to find a better fit elsewhere—because sometimes the fastest path up is actually out.This isn’t about office politics. It’s about understanding what truly makes someone promotable and aligning your strengths with what organizations actually value.Ready to become the obvious choice for that next opportunity?

What if the very thing you're trying to hide is the exact thing preventing you from becoming who you're meant to be?Marc shares a disgusting (but brilliant) story about a dog walk gone wrong that reveals a shocking truth about successful men. We dive into why so many high-achievers feel empty despite their accomplishments, and uncover the "small embarrassments vs. big embarrassments" principle that could save your marriage, career, and sanity.You'll discover:    •    The real reason behind that nagging feeling that "something's missing"    •    Why the Coldplay concert scandal went viral (and what it teaches us about hidden mess)    •    The simple daily practice that's helping men break free from decades of carrying unnecessary weight    •    How to find the right person to trust with your real storyWarning: This episode might make you  a little uncomfortable. But if you're the man we know you to be, it might be just what you need.

How far would you go to make a buck? There's a $20 test that reveals something about you that you may not want to know. Are you willing to take it? Here's the brutal truth: The drive that made you successful might be suffocating the respect and fulfillment you crave.Do some of your achievements feel empty? Can it feel like your wife or your colleagues tolerate you more than respect you?In this podcast we talk about a secret ingredient that unlocks a life filled with PURPOSEFLOW! The men who are truly respected discovered it. The ones who leave great legacies knew its importance. In this episode:    •    The crazy $20 test that instantly exposes who you really are    •    The shocking story that made national headlines (Warren Buffett got involved)    •    Why success feels hollow and what's really missing    •    The secret ingredient that generates respect and personal fulfillment    •    Bedrock principle to build a legacy people will actually rememberHow important could this episode be for you?

Join Our Free FB Group- Helping Men to Find lasting Meaning, Purpose, and Success in their careers and personal lives!  / 1bbsv9tgze  Why do some men agonize over where to eat lunch while others make life-altering decisions lightning fast?Joel shares his story of surprise about how what should have been the hardest decision of his life—deciding who to marry—became the easiest. Meanwhile, Marc reveals the emotional traps keeping men stuck and his own stories and coaching experiences. Discover:• The 3-part framework that transforms overwhelming choices into clear action• Why “knowing where you’re going” changes everything• Marc’s “emotions driving the bus” breakthrough• The real cost of making “no decision”Plus: The band story that shows why we stay stuck in situations we know aren’t working.Stop letting indecision steal your momentum. Turn analysis paralysis into confident action.