🎙️Episode 47 Stop Playing Small — Step Into the Life That’s Calling You
Release Date: 05/04/2025
Good Enough Is Killing You
Strong Mind Strong Body
We live in a world where standards have dropped so low that mediocrity is the new normal. “Good enough” is celebrated. Average is accepted. And if you dare to raise your standards? You’ll be attacked for it. In this episode, I share a story that stopped me in my tracks — watching a class of new state troopers graduate while carrying visible proof of sub-par fitness. This isn’t about shaming anyone. It’s about asking a hard question: How did we get to a place where organizations built to protect and serve are okay with lowering the bar? This episode will challenge you to: ✅ Stop...
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🎙️Your Beliefs Are Either Your Prison or Your Passport
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At some point in life, most of us stopped believing in ourselves. We traded the bold confidence of our 8-year-old self for excuses, comparisons, and doubt. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your beliefs shape your reality — and how the stories you tell yourself are either keeping you stuck… or setting you free. I’ll share my own turning point, from late-night mozzarella sticks to losing over 100 pounds — and how it all started with a single decision to believe. We’ll dig into: ✅ Why limiting beliefs quietly run your life ✅ How comfort and excuses drain your strength ✅...
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🎙️If You Can’t Lead You, You Can’t Lead Anyone
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You want influence? Respect? A family and team that follows your lead? Then start here — lead yourself first. In this episode, I break down the four pillars that shape everything you are and everything you do: Strength, Power, Health, and Family. We’ll dig into: ✅ Why real strength is built in the unseen reps ✅ How to build internal power without chasing approval ✅ The connection between your purpose and your daily habits ✅ Why your actions set the standard your family will follow This isn’t theory — it’s a blueprint for raising your standards, taking ownership, and showing...
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🎙️Your Word Is Your Strength
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You can have muscle. You can have discipline. But if you don’t keep your word — you’re not strong. Not where it counts. In this episode, I break down the first agreement from The Four Agreements: Be impeccable with your word. This one principle will test you, stretch you, and ultimately transform the way you lead yourself and the people around you. Because when you say you’re going to do something — and you actually follow through — you build more than trust… You build unshakable internal strength. We’ll unpack: ✅ Why breaking your word destroys self-respect ✅ How following...
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🎙️ Control Yourself or Stay Powerless
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If you can't control your habits, emotions, or decisions — don't expect to control your life. In this episode, we're tearing the lid off the biggest lie men believe: That power is something you find. Truth is, power is something you build. And it starts with self-control, discipline, and raising your damn standards. We talk about why most guys stay stuck — not because they don’t know what to do, but because they keep tolerating a version of themselves that plays small. You say you want to lead? You say you want freedom? Cool — then start by leading yourself. Because when no one’s...
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🎙️ Who Are You… Really? Stop Renting Power.
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🎙️ Savage Discipline & True Independence: Why Consistency Always Wins
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This one’s not for the comfort seekers — it’s for the builders. In this solo episode, I break down what it really means to be “savage” — not in the loud, performative way you see online… but in the quiet, disciplined way that actually changes your life. We dive into: The deeper meaning of Independence Day and the freedom to grow Why consistency beats motivation every time The hard truth about your environment and who you’re allowing to shape you Why most people talk about success but never actually do the work The 5/95 rule: 5% skill, 95% showing the hell up daily ...
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🎙️ The Greatest Role I’ll Ever Have: A Real Talk With My 7-Year-Old Daughter
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This episode is personal. It’s raw. And it’s one I’ll carry with me forever. My daughter turns 7 tomorrow… and instead of just talking about fatherhood, I wanted to live it right here with you. So in today’s episode, we sat down together — just the two of us — to talk life, love, and what it means to show up as a dad. You’ll hear her answers to some fun questions I asked, and I’ll share the real side of being a father without a blueprint — just heart, grit, and a desire to break cycles. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. So whether you’re a dad,...
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🎙️Simple Wins: How Small Adjustments Unlock Big Results w/ Jeremy Mullins
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What if the secret to better health, stronger discipline, and a more powerful life wasn’t more — but less? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Mullins — U.S. Army National Guard dietitian and the lead nutrition expert for 1st Phorm — to break down why simplicity always wins. We talk about: Why your health impacts everything in your life The power of small, consistent changes Why most people fail chasing complexity How to cut the fluff and focus on what actually moves the needle Jeremy brings over two decades of experience working with soldiers, athletes, and everyday...
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🎙️ The Weight We Carry — And Why It’s Time to Speak Up
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This isn’t just a conversation. This is a mission. A mission to break the silence, to shatter the stigma around mental health, and to remind men everywhere: you’re not alone. In this raw and powerful episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we open the door to a conversation most men never have — but desperately need. Kevin shares the pain of losing his son, the weight of showing up while carrying grief, and how that pain became a purpose. Firefighter and mental health advocate Jacob dives into his journey from suicidal thoughts to building a brotherhood of support and healing. You’ll hear...
info_outlineIn this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we’re calling out the silent killer of growth — playing small.
Too many people sit back and watch others build their dream life while they stay stuck in hesitation.
Is it fear? A lack of clarity? Not knowing where to start?
Maybe. But here’s the truth…
Nobody who built something great had it all figured out. They just started.
This episode will challenge you to:
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Stop waiting for clarity and start taking action
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Question if your “why” is actually strong enough to move you
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Step into the unknown without a guarantee — because that’s where purpose is found
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Recognize that the most successful people don’t do it alone
You’re not stuck. You’re just playing small.
And it’s time to stop.
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