039 - Thomas P. Seager - PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge
Release Date: 06/23/2025
008 - Mart and Dave - Belief Starts You, Faith Sustains You
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One line break is all it takes for a routine to become a ritual—or a crutch. Harvey and David Fischer explore how structure can create freedom, how our habits shape perception, and why faith may sustain us when belief runs out. Along the way, they question the stories we tell about health, identity, and reality, and reflect on the courage it takes to move beyond an old framework. Chapters 00:00 — The idea of a script versus a structure 03:20 — How Harvey structures coaching sessions 05:38 — David Fischer’s coffee fast and withdrawal 09:28 — Coming off the fast and overdoing...
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047 - Dean Hall - Find Options, Not Excuses
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What if stopping complaints could help you find better options under pressure? Dean Hall shares how committing not to complain helped him face the challenges of extreme endurance swimming without spiraling into victim thinking. Harvey connects the idea to sports, entrepreneurship, and team culture, exploring how complaints can spread, narrow possibilities, and distract from solutions. Together, they discuss how choosing curiosity over complaint can shift your mindset, strengthen teams, and help you keep going when things get difficult. Chapters 00:09 Coffee, tea, and getting started...
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007 - Mart and Dave - The Brutal Truth About Feedback, Accountability, and Culture
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Harvey and David explore how honest feedback, clear communication, and shared ownership shape strong teams. Drawing on their experiences in professional sports and leadership, they discuss balancing a clear top-down vision with the autonomy and individual support people need to thrive. The conversation also touches on how our environments influence us—and why building trust means making space for candid, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Chapters 00:08 The Importance of Feedback in Leadership 03:12 Navigating Team Dynamics and Accountability 06:12 Top-Down Leadership: A Changing...
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046 - Dean Hall - Yips Aren't a Mindset Problem
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Dean Hall and Harvey explore how cold-water immersion, nature, and present-moment awareness can help people move through anxiety, grief, performance blocks, and identity struggles. They contrast lived experience with purely intellectual approaches to psychology, discussing the mind–body connection, the pressures athletes face, and the value of returning to the playful, authentic self beneath expectations. Chapters 00:00 — Dean’s river journey and purpose 02:57 — Beyond the endurance-swimmer identity 04:44 — Experience, story, and practical frameworks 09:50 — The yips...
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006 - Mart and Dave - Autonomy Within Structure
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David and Harvey reflect on creativity, rest, and the way environments shape how we feel and live. Starting with David’s new painting, they move through nature, energy, parenting, sleep, roots versus movement, and the tension between habit and free will. The conversation closes with a critique of attention-driven social media and Harvey’s idea to turn years-old posts into a personal collection of reflections. Chapters 00:08 The Artistic Journey Begins 03:02 Emotional Connections in Art 06:10 Nature's Energy and Spiritual Experiences 09:10 The Tree of Life and Its Significance 12:22...
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005 - Mart and Dave - Why High Performers Need Tension to Stay Sharp
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Chapters 00:09 Introduction 02:53 The Importance of Timing and Rhythm 05:50 The Adjustment Bureau: Life's Unexpected Turns 08:57 Exploring Perception and Control 11:39 The Dance of Responsibility and Freedom 14:53 Navigating Life's Tensions 17:50 Understanding Athletic Seasons and Emotional Cycles 20:50 The Role of Coaches in Managing Pain 23:55 Nervous System and Recovery in Sports 26:58 Patterns in Athletic Performance 27:07 The Impact of Travel on Performance 29:41 Understanding Off Days and Performance 31:17 Balancing Tension and Relaxation in Sports 33:31 The Importance of Being...
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045 - JP Martinez - How Baseball Became Performance Art
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In this episode, JP shares insights on the art of performance, the importance of timing, self-expression in sports, and how observation and intuition play crucial roles in coaching and athletic performance. JP Martinez Instagram | X | Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Chapters 00:09 The Illusion of Time in Sports Celebrations 03:11 The Art of Performance in Baseball 06:01 Emotional Expression in Sports 09:02 Changing Dogmas in Athletic Expression 12:13...
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004 - Mart and Dave - Why Energy Work Hits Athletes Harder Than You Think
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The energy is palpable. I can feel your energy. How’s your energy? I’m low energy today. I’m placing too much energy here. Mart and Dave start the discussion today with a visit into the Pinterest world of Elvish Sci-Fi Medieval Forestry Art, then take a dip into the waters of the Sperm Whale and its ability to shatter a human with only its sound vibrations. Marty takes us deep into the BioField and ElectroMagnetic Energy. Some call it Raiki. Others might call it Aura. It’s a power Mart must respect and wield with care. Nick Bjugstad makes a brief and welcome...
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044 - Dean Hall - Retirement is Voluntary
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Harvey and Dean explore the digital reformation, generational shifts, the nature of truth, and the importance of storytelling and connection with nature in understanding ourselves and society. Chapters 00:00 - Opening into generational identity and the digital age 01:34 - Dean explains Generation Jones and feeling caught between eras 03:26 - School, authority, and the shift in who holds power 04:27 - The illusion that adulthood means finally knowing everything 05:30 - Why questioning authority became a cultural fault line 07:05 - Why Dean rejects retirement and calls it voluntary...
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003 - Mart and Dave - Living Outside the Curriculum
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Meetings, meetings, meetings. Timed meetings. Sauna meetings. Boring meetings. Dynamic meetings. Humans like to meet. Episode 3 starts off with a look at the way we come together and the way we say goodbye. How much of this behavior is learned and culturally acceptable? Enter Minnesota Nice and Iron Fist Detroit and how much does this collective thought and feeling affect the overall ether being created in a sports town, a team, or organization? The fear of offending can hinder great growth. Ruffling, Disrupting, and Offending are oftentimes great stewards of necessary change. Mart...
info_outlineThis week, we have Dr. Thomas Seager on the show, and having built a fantastic relationship over the years, it was an honor to have him on the podcast. Dr. Seager is the Co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge. They are well-known for their ice baths, hand-built by Phoenix, Arizona scientists, engineers, and craftsmen.
Dr. Seager holds a Ph.D and is a professor at Arizona State University. He also published Uncommon Testosterone: Cold Plunge Therapy for Optimizing Sexual Health & Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy. In his pursuit of and drive for moving the needle in human health, he has also co-authored over 150 scientific articles related to human & infrastructure resilience, industrial ecology, and the environment.
A tremendous mind, nonetheless, Dr. Seager is a phenomenal storyteller. His ability to package depth and articulate it for the listener to comprehend is remarkable. Beyond his talent and love for human performance, his energy is infectious, and I left this podcast feeling inspired. I hope you enjoy the show. One love!
Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Thomas Seager
Instagram | @seagertp
Substack | https://seagertp.substack.com
Morozko Forge | https://www.morozkoforge.com
Chapters
00:00 The Information Era and Emotional Connection
02:37 Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom
05:54 Understanding Emotions and Their Role
09:03 Team Dynamics and Emotional Awareness
11:52 The Role of Free Will in Decision Making
14:48 The Intersection of Science and Faith
17:54 The Journey of Data Collection and Knowledge
20:45 Engineering, Creativity, and Problem Solving
23:52 The Nature of Consciousness and Connection
26:49 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth
29:52 The Mitochondrial Theory of Autism
32:34 Health, Resilience, and Thermodynamics
35:46 The Importance of Cold Exposure
38:22 The Role of Nature in Healing
41:38 Innovations in Health and Wellness
58:26 The Healing Power of Nature and Light
01:05:29 Biohacking vs. Biohaving: A New Perspective
01:13:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Persistence and Faith
01:20:08 Finding Meaning in Health and Wellness
01:28:11 The Role of Environment in Personal Growth
01:39:12 Reversing Modern Health Issues: A Call to Action
01:43:29 Uncommon Testosterone: Insights from the New Book
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