This episode of Campfire Convos is a cold one—literally and figuratively.I’m joined by Trey Tipton, and we sit around the fire to talk honestly about competition, identity after sports, discipline, mental health, faith, and what it means to grow into adulthood after athletics are over.We reflect on rivalries turning into brotherhood, how sports shape who you become, and the hard part of redefining yourself when the game ends. This conversation moves from football and basketball to purpose, consistency, and finding peace—especially when life gets loud.This episode also marks our first episode with Pack Fire, our new fire pit sponsor, and is fueled by beer around the fire from Brew Bank in Ridgway, PA.If you’ve ever struggled with discipline, identity, or figuring out who you are beyond competition, this one’s for you.🔥 SUPPORT THE PODCASTBuy a log and help keep the fire going:☕ Buy Me a Log (Ko-fi)https://ko-fi.com/meanderin_mitch🤝 EPISODE PARTNERS & LINKS(Only brands and people mentioned in this episode)🔥 Pack Fire Smokeless Fire Pithttps://packfire.com/products/packfire🍺 Brew Bank – Ridgway, PAhttps://www.facebook.com/brewbankco👤 GUEST LINKS – TREY TIPTON📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tretip06/🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tretip06?lang=en

Welcome back to Campfire Convos!Today’s episode is special — my dad joins me again for a deep, fun, chaotic, and heartfelt fireside conversation.We talk hunting in the snow, foreign exchange students, raising a family, building strong teams, leadership lessons, holiday meaning, managing people well, supporting your kids, and what retirement might look like.PLUS a ridiculous chair collapse you won’t want to miss — the outtakes are at the very end of the episode.Grab a drink, throw a log on the fire, and join us for stories, laughs, wisdom, and family reflections.🔥 SUPPORT THE SHOWBuy us a log → https://ko-fi.com/meanderin_mitchJoin the Patreon → https://patreon.com/meanderin_mitchPodcast links (Spotify, Apple, etc.) → https://linktr.ee/CampfireConvosSubscribe on Substack (bonus episodes coming soon) → Coming soon🔥 FEATURED BRANDS & LOCAL SUPPORTRise Outdoor Tent → https://riseoutdoor.ca/?ref=meanderinmitchBrew Bank Ridgeway → https://www.facebook.com/brewbankco📬 GET INVOLVEDEmail inquiries or to be on the show → meanderinmitch@gmail.comApply to be a guest → https://forms.gle/U9aXSoKrJ2Rm2y4r9Merch Store → Coming soon🌲 FOLLOW MEANDERIN’ MITCHInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/meanderin_mitch/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@meanderin_mitchLemon8 → https://www.lemon8-app.com/meanderin_mitchHigh Frequency Media IG → https://www.instagram.com/highfrequency_media/Campfire Convos TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@campfireconvos⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Chilly Day, Drinks & Back at the Fire01:15 – Hunting Stories, Snow & Nature06:00 – Foreign Exchange Students & Hosting Memories10:26 – What Podcasting Has Taught Me13:25 – Lessons From Guests & Shop With a Cop17:26 – Comfort Zones, Guests & The Future of CC21:53 – Holidays, Family & Losing Loved Ones28:00 – Sponsorships, Support & The Cyclers Log33:20 – Camping Events, People & Evolving Groups38:18 – Rise Airst Nest, Travel & Glamping Talks40:28 – Sponsors, Beer, Whiskey & Local Support46:17 – Work, Leadership & Building Teams53:16 – Watching People Grow + Coaching Styles57:30 – Life Lessons, Authenticity & Family Priority01:00:40 – Chair Collapse & The Return01:01:09 – Final Thoughts, Gratitude & Outro01:06:50 – Outtakes: Chair Fail Compilation

Welcome back to Campfire Convos!

Tonight I’m joined by my longtime friend Erin, and this episode goes everywhere in the best way possible — from health coaching and the broken medical system… to alpacas, ADHD chaos, body positivity, diet myths, friendship stories, and a gaggle of geese mid-episode.

All filmed around the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, powered by your log donations and a very aggressive amount of smoke.

(Seriously… this fire had beef with Erin. 😂)

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🌲 ABOUT TONIGHT’S GUEST — ERIN

Erin is a soon-to-be certified integrative health coach with a background in Biology, Psychology, naturopathic medicine, holistic healing, and women’s health.

This episode covers:

• The problem with 6-minute doctor visits

• Why the medical system overlooks nutrition

• How diet, herbs, and lifestyle actually influence health

• The truth behind “calories in/calories out”

• Body positivity vs real health

• Women’s cycles, hormone differences, and why women aren’t “small men”

• Why nature is medicine

• How to build a life you don’t want to retire from

• And how ADHD turns a serious convo into chaos instantly 😂

Follow Erin’s journey as her business launches soon!

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