Episode 96 features former pro NFL player turned CEO of “Fathead” Chris Hetherington! This episode is all about "inspired brand building."

After playing football at Yale and attending Harvard business school, Chris played 11 seasons in the NFL, carving out a career built on grit, adaptability, and relentless work ethic. And now as a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Fathead, Chris brings a rare combination of high-performance mindset and business acumen to the table. In this episode, we unpack what it takes to evolve — mentally, spiritually, and financially — and how he’s using brand identity, growth metrics, and leadership to transform Fathead into a modern legacy brand.

Chris' IG: @cheth44 https://www.instagram.com/cheth44?igsh=bzB2dWRmdzhhbzJ3

Fathead IG: https://www.instagram.com/fathead/?hl=en

Fathead YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fathead

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Episode 95 features former pro beach volleyball players turned coaches and podcasters: John Mayer of LMU Beach Volleyball, Billy Allen of Stanford Beach, and Travis Mehwriter of Florida State Beach! John & Billy co-host a great podcast called Coach Your Brains out, and Travis hosts the Sandcast podcast with Tri Bourne. This episode is a part 2 to a great episode of Sandcast meets coach your brains out meets Within The Game!

Pt 1 - Coaches Roundtable on Sandcast: https://youtu.be/WyDfj7jlvGU?si=VCUr_ng3-vmD8zNy

@SANDCASTPodcast (Travis Mewhirer & Tri Bourne)

@coachyourbrainsout (John Mayer & Billy Allen)

IG: @sandcast_podcast @coachyourbrain

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Episode 94 features "The Ancestral Athlete" Evin Keane! Evin is a movement expert and performance coach specializing in ancestral health, functional movement, and athletic longevity. He combines ancient training principles with modern techniques to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and aid recovery. Evin shares his expertise through social media and his YouTube channel, where he offers valuable insights on mobility, strength, and holistic health for athletes.

IG: @the.ancestral.athlete

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Episode 93 features Ike Wynter - Ike is a visionary artist and entrepreneur who turns reclaimed wood into stunning, nostalgia-driven masterpieces—featured in the New York Stock Exchange, the Milwaukee Bucks, and beyond. A former manager for Charlie Rocket, Ike’s journey began in his family’s junk removal business, where he saw beauty in the discarded. His delusional optimism and relentless creativity have earned him national recognition, a feature on NBC Nightly News, and even the honor of throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. From social media success to high-profile collaborations, Ike proves that passion, belief, inspiration, and hustle can turn dreams into reality.

IG: @ike_wynter

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

0:00 - Introduction

2:31 - What is inspired living?

4:10 - Using inspired living into action

6:37 - Ike's entrepreneurial journey

9:42 - Delusional optimism

12:25 - Book promotion

13:22 - Charlie and Ike's connection

19:00 - Mental health challenges

25:04 - Small waves music ad

25:44 - Overcoming pressure

31:22 - Tapping into your creative flow

39:40 - Stretchlyfe adspot

40:50 - Breaking rhythms

42:18 - The manifesting concept

47:05 - The champion mindset

53:01 - How you crack the code of Social media

56:30 - Conclusion

Episode 92 features Savvy Simo - A pro beach volleyball player and 2x NCAA champion at UCLA, she won twice on the AVP in 2024. Known for her resilience, authenticity, and vulnerability, she openly shares her journey with anxiety and the pressures of competition, advocating for mental health and a growth mindset on and off the court.

IG: @savvysimo

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Episode 91: Featuring Randy Stoklos - “Randy Stoklos is a legendary beach volleyball icon and the original ‘King of the Beach.’ Ranking 3rd all-time in tournament wins and the first player to surpass $1 million in career prize earnings, Randy's impact on the sport is in itself inspiring. Beyond the sand, he made his mark in pop culture with his memorable role as Rolo in the movie "Sideout".

IG: @randystoklos

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 1:53 - The concept of Inspired living
• 4:01 - The Inspired athlete
• 7:01 - The uninspired athlete
• 11:23 - The power of Affirmation and the Subconscious mind
• 16:25 - The power in other's belief in you
• 23:56 - Book promotion
• 24:53 - The difference in the winning and Champion mindset
• 31:29 - The relatability of winning and champion mindset in life
• 36:45 - Understanding the motivations for winning
• 42:25 - Visualization
• 46:31 - Stretchlyfe Advert
• 47:40 - More on Visualization
• 52:00 - The Zone and Flow State
• 54:39 - Can the flow state be practiced?
• 58:52 - Randy's experience as the inspired entrepreneur
• 1:05:06 - Advice on being a marketable player
• 1:09:33 - The commercialization in Branding
• 1:13:47 - The Idea of Franchising
• 1:19:05 - What Randy's fulfillment post retirement would be?
• 1:21:24 - Outro

Episode 90: Featuring Myles Smith - Myles is an electrifying outfielder, drafted in the 7th round by THE CINCINNATI REDS in this year's MLP draft. He's the 2024 Big West Field Player of the Year, Three-time Big West Field Player of the Week and has earned a ABCA/Rawlings West All-Region First Team honor

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

0:00 - Introduction

1:55 - What inspired living is

3:02 - The inspired athlete

9:17 - Getting drafted

13:47 - The mindset

19:22 - Book Promotion

20:20 - Anxiety in sports

25:29 - Stretchlyfe Ad

26:39 - Social media

29:07 - Motivation

32:26 - The concept of falling forward

38:41 - The Spirituality

44:08 - The alignment

48:45 - Sharing hope

54:16 - Creating a healthy detachment

56:39 - Flow state and visualization

1:04:50 - The concept of fulfillment

1:07:05 - Outro

✨ Episode 89: Featuring Dr. Joe Gallenberger ✨

Dr. Joe Gallenberger, a psychologist, author, and consciousness expert, shares 30+ years of wisdom on how the mind can shape reality. A leading figure at the Monroe Institute, Dr. Gallenberger dives into techniques for manifesting abundance, achieving flow states, and harnessing “heart-based luck.” He’s the author of Liquid Luck and a global leader in heart-centered living workshops.

🌟 Discover how to align your energy, unlock your flow state, and manifest what you truly want, whether in sports, in business, or in everyday life.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Joe: www.synccreation.com

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⏰ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

0:00 - Introduction

2:04 - What Inspired Living Is

6:46 - The Art of Manifesting

17:11 - Book Promotion

18:08 - Fun + Manifestation

21:16 - The Royal Flush

23:43 - The Art of Allowing

27:35 - StretchLyfe Advert

28:44 - Flow State

32:06 - The Heart-Based Person

35:06 - The Heart Wall

38:34 - Shadow Work

42:45 - Play

44:46 - The Soul's Dark Night

47:50 - The Winning Feeling

50:17 - Our Natural State

53:21 - Vibrational Frequency

58:03 - Letting Go

1:02:18 - Synchronicity

1:04:46 - Fulfillment

1:05:56 - Outro