Episodes

  • Why High Performers Self-Sabotage - The Inner Circle Ep. 9

    Why High Performers Self-Sabotage - The Inner Circle Ep. 9
    Feb 25 2026
    In this episode of The Inner Circle, Mike and Kevin explore the hidden pattern of constructive self sabotage. Prompted by Mike’s story of losing $1.5 million in a failed acquisition, the conversation dives into identity, ego, and the quiet pressure that builds after a lifetime of achievement. They unpack: • Why high performers subconsciously engineer failure • The psychological cost of never losing • The difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife chrysalis • Why failure can feel unexpectedly liberating • How to minimize collateral damage when you feel the urge to blow it up This episode reframes failure not as destruction, but as initiation. A shedding of identity that creates space for something more aligned. If you’ve ever felt restless despite outward success, this conversation will help you understand why. Connect with Kevin & Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    16 mins
  • What Your Kids Actually Need from You - The Inner Circle Ep. 8

    What Your Kids Actually Need from You - The Inner Circle Ep. 8
    Feb 18 2026
    “The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of the parents.” - Carl Jung In this episode of Inner Circle, Mike and Kevin explore how parents subtly project their own fears and ambitions onto their kids. They argue that the real job of parenting is simple yet harder than it sounds. They unpack: • The danger of projecting your own path onto your children • Modeling values instead of forcing outcomes • Helping your kids strengthen their decision-making • The power of family mottos • Balancing resilience with safety and discernment Rather than fixating on grades, trophies, or resumes, they highlight building an environment for kids to grow into who they truly are. Connect with Kevin and Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    20 mins
  • The 5 Most Dangerous Words You Say To Yourself - The Inner Circle Ep. 7

    The 5 Most Dangerous Words You Say To Yourself - The Inner Circle Ep. 7
    Feb 12 2026
    A single phrase drives this episode: I'll finally be happy when. Mike and Kevin unpack the trap of someday thinking and the quiet cost of postponing joy in service of a future milestone. From stories of dreams deferred to the empty feeling that can follow achieving a monster goal, they explore why the finish line so often fails to deliver what we expect. They discuss: • Escaping the trap of “I’ll be happy when” thinking • Why fear, not money, is often the real constraint • How the pursuit of success creates the illusion of completion • Using sabbaticals and reversible decisions to test a new path • Recognizing the hidden cost of staying the same Through exercises like designing your perfect day or defining your ideal state, they challenge listeners to examine whether happiness has been placed behind a condition. The conversation moves from insight to action, asking what it would look like to choose happiness now rather than waiting for a future version of life to begin. Are you delaying joy for a milestone that may not change how you feel? This episode invites you to tell yourself the truth, define what you really want, and consider the bold moves that could close the gap between someday and today. Connect with Kevin and Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    Less than 1 minute
  • You Don’t Have to Suffer to be Successful - The Inner Circle Ep. 6

    You Don’t Have to Suffer to be Successful - The Inner Circle Ep. 6
    Feb 4 2026
    A single question anchors this episode: At what point does resilience become unnecessary suffering? Mike and Kevin reflect on how struggle shaped their paths. The discussion moves between ambition driven by force and seasons shaped by ease. They explore: • How grind culture warps the idea of growth • The long term cost of constant pressure • When discipline quietly turns into self harm • Why choosing the right hard matters more than enduring everything • How discernment shapes where effort belongs Do you have clarity around what is worth giving your energy to? This episode invites listeners to examine what they are pushing through and why. It offers a grounded look at effort and purpose. Connect with Kevin and Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    19 mins
  • Confronting the Painful Truth - The Inner Circle Ep. 5

    Confronting the Painful Truth - The Inner Circle Ep. 5
    Jan 30 2026
    A single question frames this conversation: What’s the most painful truth you’ve had to accept about yourself? Drawing from different stages of life, Mike and Kevin share the kinds of realizations that only come with time and self examination. The discussion is honest and raw, with their perspectives converging around growth and self awareness. They explore: • How painful self awareness becomes a catalyst for growth • The difference between accountability and self condemnation • What aging and limitation reveal about priorities and presence • How regret and compassion can coexist • Why confronting reality reshapes how you live the next chapter This conversation offers a grounded look at self reflection, and the clarity that can emerge when difficult truths are faced honestly and carried forward into daily life. Connect with Kevin and Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    19 mins
  • Minimalism is Not What You Think - The Inner Circle Ep. 4

    Minimalism is Not What You Think - The Inner Circle Ep. 4
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of The Inner Circle, Mike and Kevin dive into the real meaning of minimalism and why it’s not about owning less but about owning with intention. Drawing from their own experiences with supercars and dream purchases, they examine what happens when the symbols of success stop delivering value. They unpack: • Why minimalism is about clarity, not sacrifice • How to know when your possessions stop serving you • How cost per use changes the way you think about spending • The difference between signaling success and actually living well • Why experiences often deliver the highest return on wealth This conversation reframes minimalism as a practical decision-making framework for how you spend and what actually adds value to your life. Connect with Kevin & Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    19 mins
  • Changing Your Mind: Weakness or Superpower? - The Inner Circle Ep. 3

    Changing Your Mind: Weakness or Superpower? - The Inner Circle Ep. 3
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, Mike and Kevin unpack a viral idea to reveal a deeper truth. They explore how ego and values shape our beliefs, and why wisdom grows from seeking clarity rather than validation. They dive into: • Separating truth-seeking from ego • Building your worldview on values rather than opinions • Updating your beliefs without losing conviction • Practicing curiosity and humility in the pursuit of wisdom • Measuring intelligence by how fully you live your truth This conversation is about how real intelligence shows up in curiosity, and the willingness to seek truth over ego. Connect with Kevin & Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    14 mins
  • Why Your Goals Fail (And How to Fix It in 2026) - The Inner Circle Ep. 2

    Why Your Goals Fail (And How to Fix It in 2026) - The Inner Circle Ep. 2
    Jan 14 2026
    As a new year begins, Mike and Kevin explore how a single word can set the tone for everything that follows. They discuss how intention shapes action and how alignment turns effort into meaning. They dive into: • The surprising power of choosing a single word to guide your year • Why devotion beats discipline when it comes to consistency • How to make your goals inevitable and irrelevant at the same time • The truth about effort, alignment, and self-sabotage • How to close the gap between what you say you want and what you actually do If you’ve ever wondered how to build a life that feels both true and productive, this one’s for you. Connect with Kevin & Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle: Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4 Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co
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    16 mins