Episodes

  • The one tool to turn your Anger into raw Power

    The one tool to turn your Anger into raw Power
    Oct 28 2025
    Most men train their bodies, few train their minds. From cold plunges to carrying rocks uphill, this one’s about mastering the space between chaos and control. Will Schneider breaks down how to build real strength through breath, stillness, and doing hard things. Drop the excuses. Breathe deeper. Get calm enough to crush anything. Watch now and train your mind the Spartan way. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:24 Meet Will Schneider 01:50 Why helping only men 03:10 What led him to meditation 04:23 Joe’s 70s yogi story 05:36 From acting to teaching mindfulness 07:12 Will’s meditation classes in practice 08:01 Start with the breath 11:03 Yoga as mental training 13:19 Physical challenges for mental resilience 15:13 Calming down to know yourself 16:52 Understand anger, habits & emotions 19:26 Doing hard things soften the ego 21:01 Mind, body, and breath connection 22:30 Three practices for transformation 24:38 Where to find Will Follow @willnotfear and the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast for mindful living insights. Connect to Will: Website: willnotfear.com Instagram: @willnotfear LinkedIn: Will Schneider Facebook: Will at Will Not Fear Twitter/X: @willnotfear
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    26 mins
  • Admit You're Broken. Then Begin Again.

    Admit You're Broken. Then Begin Again.
    Oct 15 2025
    What happens when the toughest person you know completely breaks? The Queen of Pain crashed, hit her head, and lost everything that made her strong: drive, purpose, momentum. Rebecca Rusch talks about rebuilding from zero, letting go of ego, and finding strength through movement again. No fluff, no fake motivation, just raw lessons on how to get up when your mind quits first. Watch it, then move. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Rebecca Rush, Queen of Pain 00:33 The Bike Accident & Post-Concussion Symptoms 02:04 Losing Mental Health & Motivation 04:45 Physical vs. Emotional Resilience 06:43 Movement as Medicine & Letting Go of Ego 10:10 Reframing What Winning Is 11:54 Finding Joy in Small Wins 13:33 Reflect, Move, Connect 14:21 New Mission: Helping Others Heal 15:30 Building Resources for Concussion Recovery 16:46 Thinking About Her First Spartan Race 18:06 Rebecca's Athletic Background Connect to Rebecca: Website: rebeccarusch.com Instagram: @rebeccarusch Facebook: Rebecca Rusch LinkedIn: Rebecca Rusch – Rusch Ventures YouTube: Rebecca Rusch
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    18 mins
  • Antifragile Mindset: Lessons from Quadruple Amputee Tom Nash

    Antifragile Mindset: Lessons from Quadruple Amputee Tom Nash
    Oct 7 2025
    Summary: Most people break under pressure. Tom Nash didn't. At 19, he lost all four limbs to meningococcal septicemia. Instead of giving up, he built resilience, mental toughness, and a mindset stronger than steel. Tom reveals how he turned pain into purpose, why antifragility beats resilience, and what anyone can do to grow stronger through adversity. Watch now to learn how to build unshakable resilience. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Meet Tom Nash, quadruple amputee 01:41 Early Life & Upbringing 02:15 Meningococcal Septicemia Diagnosis 05:07 Hospitalization & Life Support 06:47 Appreciating Small Things 07:37 Anti-Fragile Mindset 09:28 Practicing Anti-Fragility Daily 11:08 Amputations & Choosing Life over Death 15:07 Depression & Physical Pain 16:29 Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 17:53 Tom's "Last Meal" Project 19:36 Big Guests & Global Conversations 20:05 Three Everyday Mindset Tools 21;46 The Importance of Momentum 23:41 Where to Find Tom Connect to Tom: Website: https://www.tomnash.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomnash LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomnash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomNashTalks
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    24 mins
  • Brotherhood and Grit Forged in Combat

    Brotherhood and Grit Forged in Combat
    Sep 30 2025
    Ryan Pitts didn't quit when it mattered most. Outnumbered, wounded, and under relentless fire, this Medal of Honor recipient kept fighting. Ryan shares what combat taught him about grit, why brotherhood beats fear, and how to build real toughness in life outside the battlefield. Raw lessons on resilience, sacrifice, leadership, and mental strength, straight from someone who's lived it. No excuses. Listen, learn, and get tougher. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Meet Ryan, Medal of Honor recipient 01:48 Growing up in New England 02:47 Joining military service 03:56 Enlisting at age 17 04:20 Early Army struggles 04:55 The crucial battle in Afghanistan 06:38 Wounded under heavy fire 08:47 Training instincts kick in 10:58 Incredible acts of heroism 12:32 Challenges of coming home 14:49 Mental health culture shift 16:01 Medal of Honor explained 18:36 Life after military service 19:54 Hard things worth doing 20:49 Coaching kids and values 21:24 Contact details shared 21:30 Upcoming Spartan races 22:09 Closing final notes Connect to Ryan: Website: https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/pitts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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    23 mins
  • Addicted to the Suck: Navy SEAL Rules for Mental Toughness

    Addicted to the Suck: Navy SEAL Rules for Mental Toughness
    Sep 23 2025
    What happens when a Navy SEAL, a Spartan founder, and a Murph workout collide? You get hard truths about grit, discipline, and why your circle determines your ceiling. Jacob Werksman, Navy SEAL, author, and leadership coach at Harvard, breaks down the "meal to meal" mindset from SEAL Hell Week, the power of positive peer pressure, and how to turn suffering into fuel. "From finding people who force you to level up to sharpening self-awareness and presence, this talk rips success down to the basics that actually matter. If you're serious about growth, press play and get uncomfortable. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Navy SEAL Jacob Werksman 00:20 Early Murph start & peer pressure 01:38 SEAL culture & leveling up 03:08 Positive tension in life & work 04:14 Community sets your limits 04:46 Lessons from Joe's family life 05:22 Energy givers vs. takers 06:33 Harvard & Victory Strategies 08:29 what separates great leaders 09:46 Books: Leadership of Life Sport & Mastering Your Gap 12:50 Can anyone be a SEAL? 15:43 Therapy in endurance challenges 16:39 Addicted to the "suck" 17:10 Three tips for a great life 20:50 Getting teams to do hard things Connect to Jacob: Website: https://www.victory-strategies.com/aboutjacob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_werksman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwerksman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGyuRzeve0&ab_channel=VictoryStrategies
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    22 mins
  • The Hardest Climb Ever: 19 Days on the Dawn Wall

    The Hardest Climb Ever: 19 Days on the Dawn Wall
    Sep 16 2025
    What kind of mindset does it take to train 7 years for one climb? Tommy Caldwell did exactly that before finally conquering the Dawn Wall in a 19-day climb that changed the sport forever. He also survived a kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan that tested his endurance in ways no mountain ever could. Tommy shares the lessons he learned through fear, pain, and grit. Tune in now and learn how to build the mindset to push past your own limits. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Meet Tommy Caldwell 01:47 Growing up climbing with his dad 02:33 Free climbing vs. free soloing explained 03:13 Climbing the Dawn Wall 04:50 Seven years of training for one climb 05:43 Physical and mental training routines 06:38 Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan the full story 10:24 How the climbers escaped captivity 11:19 Losing a finger in a construction accident 11:45 Building "obstacle immunity" through adversity 15:34 Endurance sports and human limits 16:14 What's next for Tommy 17:59 Mindset & finding strength in community 20:52 The Dawn Wall bool & film Connect to Tommy: Website: tommycaldwell.com Instagram: instagram.com/tommycaldwell Facebook: facebook.com/1tommycaldwell LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tommy-caldwell-0472a98a Twitter/X: x.com/tommycaldwell1
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    22 mins
  • The Hammer Method: Simple System for Unstoppable Discipline

    The Hammer Method: Simple System for Unstoppable Discipline
    Sep 9 2025
    What would it take to hit ONE MILLION push-ups? Kevin Cullum did it! Not by chasing world records, but by proving the power of consistency, grit, and accountability. In this episode, he shares his Hammer Method for setting massive goals, building unstoppable momentum, and starting even when it feels impossible. Ready to push past your limits? Watch now, subscribe, and join the Spartan journey. Timestamps: 00:00 1 million push-ups in 10 years 00:58 How did it all start 02:00 Why people can't stay consistent 03:33 Accountability & the Hammer Method 07:30 The power of momentum and identity 09:42 Starting the 1 Million Pull-Up Challenge 11:47 Overcoming childhood anxiety and self-doubt 13:26 Building pull-up strength from the ground up 14:37 No need for fancy setup 15:22 Make a choice & just start 18:13 Where to find Kevin 19:15 Spartan race challenge invitation 20:27 How to fit training into a busy family life 21:30 Final thoughts: making time and building discipline Connect to Kevin: Instagram: @1million_pullups YouTube: @1_millionpushups
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    20 mins