COLLIN COTTRELL AND JOSH GUERRERO│The End… Or A New Beginning?
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Collin Cottrell. This time, however, we’re doing something a little different. Collin steps into the role of interviewer as he turns the tables and asks me the questions. In this conversation, we dive into why I’ve decided to step away from the podcast, at least for the time being, as we wrap up Season 5. We explore what led to this decision, the importance of recognizing when it’s time to shift direction, and how taking a step back can sometimes be the best move forward. Along the way, we talk about the...
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Chapters Of Life
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We often feel pressure to keep pushing forward in the same direction forever. Build more. Achieve more. Stay on the same path. But life rarely unfolds as one long, uninterrupted storyline. Instead, it moves in chapters. Some chapters are about challenge and discipline. Others are about service, exploration, or personal growth. And eventually, every chapter gives way to the next. In this episode, I reflect on the idea that life is made up of different chapters, each with its own purpose and lessons. From my time in the Marine Corps, to serving in the Peace Corps, to studying abroad and pursuing...
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MATT HAYES│Forged Through Discipline
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I’m joined by Marine Corps veteran, writer, and unconventional strength athlete, Matt Hayes. Matt is a former Marine Corps machine gunner and combat veteran. Since leaving the military, he has transitioned into a life built around discipline, creativity, and functional strength. Outside of his service, Matt has developed a strong following on Instagram through his outdoor and unconventional training style. Most of his training takes place on his own property. It focuses on strongman-style movements, functional patterns, and real-world...
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Life's Ongoing Battles
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Many people believe that once they reach a certain level of success, life is supposed to get easier. That if they achieve enough, earn enough, or accomplish the right things, the hard parts will finally stop. But that’s not how life works. Challenges don’t disappear, they change. Stress, obstacles, and difficult seasons are part of the human experience, no matter how far you go. In this episode, I reflect on the idea that life is made up of ongoing battles, not a smooth climb from one peak to the next. Drawing from personal experience, I talk about why adversity never fully goes away and...
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JUAN-FERNANDO GOMEZ│Into The Frozen South
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I’m joined by world traveler and author, Juan-Fernando Gomez. Juan-Fernando lives and works in London, where he serves full-time as a firefighter. Outside of work, he focuses on travel and writing horror fiction. We traveled to Antarctica together and crossed the famous Drake Passage before setting foot on one of the most remote places on Earth. During the journey, we saw massive icebergs, wide frozen landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife. This included penguins, seals, and humpback whales swimming near our ship. In this episode, we look...
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Choosing The Harder Path
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We’re often told to look for the easiest, fastest, or most comfortable option in life. Take the shortcut. Choose convenience. Avoid discomfort. But more often than not, those choices lead to stagnation, frustration, and regret rather than growth. In this episode, I reflect on the value of choosing the harder path. From enlisting in the Marine Corps, to serving overseas in the Peace Corps, to making small but uncomfortable daily choices that move life forward. I explore how choosing difficulty on purpose builds discipline, confidence, and long-term fulfillment. This episode is about why the...
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BRIE BURGETT│Summiting The World
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I’m joined once again by Brie Burgett. Brie is a Marine Corps officer, world traveler, mountaineer, and the creator of the travel blog, . This marks her second appearance on the show, and she’s back with some major milestones to share. Brie has spent years pushing herself through some of the most demanding environments on Earth. From military leadership to high-altitude mountaineering, her life is built around discipline, resilience, and curiosity. She’s currently working toward climbing the Seven Summits, and has already stood atop...
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Fall To Identity
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We often hear that setting goals is the key to changing our lives. Lose the weight. Run the race. Take the trip. Build the business. But what most people overlook is that goals don’t work in isolation. Without a shift in identity, goals tend to fade the moment motivation drops or life gets inconvenient. In this episode, I talk about the idea that we don’t rise to our goals, we fall to our identity. Whether it’s fitness, travel, adventure, or personal growth, lasting change happens when your habits align with who you believe you are. This is a reflection on why becoming the type of person...
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TIM BERSCH AND LAUREN LANDON│Antarctica And Chasing Dreams
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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Bersch and Lauren Landon. They are the creators of the travel YouTube channel, . I met Tim and Lauren while sailing to Antarctica. Tim is originally from Germany, Lauren is from the UK. They met while Tim was working in London. At the time, they both had stable careers. Still, they felt called to something more. Lauren was on a strong corporate path and highly ambitious. She chose to step away from it all, and they began exploring the world together. Their travels took them through Asia, Africa, South America, and...
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Simple Goals, Strong Results
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Many people think goal setting has to be complicated to work. They use spreadsheets, color-coded planners, and long lists of resolutions. But in my experience, the goals that last are usually the simplest ones. They work best when they connect to the kind of life you want to live. The real problem isn’t that people don’t set goals. It’s that they set too many. Or they set goals without a clear plan. In this episode, I share a simple approach to goal setting. It focuses on a few key areas of life that create momentum, structure, and freedom when they are in place. This isn’t about being...
info_outlineSometimes we get caught between where we’ve been and where we’re going. We look back on past memories, or ahead to future goals, and forget that life is happening right now, in the present moment.
In this episode, I share some personal reflections about the importance of being fully present. I talk about finding balance between honoring your past, preparing for your future, and embracing the moment you’re in. Whether you’re traveling, training, or just living your daily life, this reminder will help you slow down and truly experience the world around you.
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