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In this powerful episode of Stand For It, Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks sit down with Danny Diaz (aka “The Machine”) for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, pain, and personal transformation.

Danny opens up about his early years—being pulled into drugs at a young age, assuming an identity built on survival, ego, and control, and eventually realizing he didn’t want to spend his life stuck in the same rooms with the same outcomes. A year of traveling the world shattered his defenses and showed him a different way to live—one rooted in simplicity, connection, and truth.

After returning home, Danny built a wildly successful food truck and restaurant business, only to hit another breaking point: anxiety, burnout, and the realization that external success means nothing without internal alignment. Personal development became the catalyst, but it was losing the ability to walk due to severe back injuries that forced the deepest transformation yet.

That recovery led Danny into endurance running and ultimately a 100-mile ultra attempt, where the real battle wasn’t physical—it was mental. Danny breaks down the voices that show up in the “pain cave,” the critical miles where doubt creeps in, and how those same patterns mirror the challenges men face in everyday life as husbands, fathers, and leaders.

This episode isn’t about politics or labels. It’s about doing what’s right, taking ownership of your choices, and proving—to yourself—that you are far more capable than the story you’ve been telling.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or called to more—this conversation will hit home.

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In this episode of the Stand Forward Podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Shawn Wilbanks welcome Ivan Harms, who shares his incredible journey of resilience and recovery after a life-altering accident. The conversation delves into the importance of community, the impact of cycling, and the power of nutrition in healing. Ivan discusses his transition from the bicycle industry to real estate, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame adversity through a focused mindset and intentional living. The episode emphasizes the significance of personal growth, the role of diet in health, and the necessity of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals, or your "Family Of Choice".

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In this episode of the Stand For It podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Sean Wilbanks discuss various aspects of health, wellness, and personal development. They explore the concept of biohacking, emphasizing the importance of discipline, mindfulness, and intentional living. The conversation covers practical strategies such as intermittent fasting, the elimination method for dietary choices, and the psychological aspects of goal setting. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, aiming to inspire listeners to take charge of their health and well-being.

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