Stop Trying to Be Everything for Everyone (The 3M Framework) | Ep. 429
Release Date: 06/02/2025
High-Performance Mindset from 35,000 Feet| Ep. 453; 5-Mindset Lessons Enroute to Montana
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
Hello IMPACT SHOW passengers, this is your captain speaking —Todd Durkin, coming to you LIVE from 35,000 feet altitude somewhere between San Diego and Whitefish, Montana! This one’s different as I could not contain my excitement enroute to Montana for our annual Mountain Retreat. I just HAD to hit record because my mind was in major FLOW mode and the lessons were downloading! This episode is all about MINDSET — how to stay calm in chaos, find clarity in the climb, and keep your faith strong even when life gets turbulent. Because just like flying, life doesn’t always give...
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Todd Durkin Interview—What’s Next, Greatest Fears, Building a new Gym & What’s Driving Him | Ep. 452 with Travis Barnes
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
Alright my friends—this one’s a little different. For Episode 452 of The IMPACT Show, I flip the microphone and let my good friend, business partner and brother in arms, Travis Barnes, take over as host of the podcast. If you don’t know Travis, he’s the co-founder of IMPACT-X Performance, a fellow Fit-Pro, author, speaker, husband, father, and someone who has been through the fire and has come out even stronger. He’s also a man of faith, incredible perseverance, and someone I truly respect. In this week’s episode, Travis interviews me on all the BIG NEWS, with the...
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The BIGGEST News of My Fitness Career | Ep. 451 [Part 4: The Next Chapter Begins Now Series]
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
My friends… this might just be the biggest episode I’ve ever done. I mean it. Buckle up, because today I’m dropping the biggest news of my entire fitness career. Yup — you heard that right. After 25+ years of building, growing, evolving, and praying on what’s next… I’m fired up to officially announce that I’m opening IMPACT-X Performance San Diego (Carmel Mountain Ranch) coming Q1 of 2026! That’s right, baby--a brand new 5,000-square-foot sanctuary of fitness, recovery, coaching, and faith. A place where the soul sings, the spirit soars, and lives...
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25 Lessons in 25 Years: Have You Even Met the Best Version of You Yet? | Ep. 450 (Part 4: Lessons #21+)
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
We’re diving deep into the final 5+ lessons from my “25 Lessons in 25 Years” series — and I promise you, this one’s going to stir your soul. This episode is all about the next version of you, your habits, your mindset, and how to live your WHY with focus, fortitude, faith, and fire. After 25 years in the trenches — training, coaching, building businesses, leading people, and walking through both triumphs and trials — these final lessons are the culmination of everything I’ve learned about impact, growth, and living life on purpose. So grab...
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Top 25 Lessons in 25 Years (Part 3: Lessons #11–20) | EPISODE 449
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
WOW—We are back with more of my Top 25 Lessons in 25-years. Today we have lessons #11 through #20 and I believe it’s going to light a spark in your soul. These are the lessons forged through years of sweat, setbacks, and success in business, life, and leadership. From how to create deep, internal change… to the power of mentorship, team culture, and mindset… this episode is all about leveling up who you are and how you can lead even more effectively. Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re covering today: Lesson #11: The deepest and most profound change happens on the...
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25 Lessons in 25 Years: Lessons #1–10 | Ep. 448 (Your Next Chapter Starts Now Series Part 2)
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
We are about to drop some wisdom today! It’s amazing how much you learn over two and half decades of life. For today’s episode, I was reflecting on 25-years in the brick & mortar space and the many lessons I’ve learned in the fitness, coaching, sports, and business world and woah…I came up with a lot. These lessons are hard-fought, soul-earned wisdom that life, business, and faith have taught me over a quarter century in the trenches. Today, I’m sharing 10 of my 25+ lessons learned over 25 years. Some will hit quick and sharp. Others will go deep. But...
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My Next Chapter Starts NOW…[New Series] | Ep. 447
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
A few years ago I shared my Reinvention Series that was wildly popular (Ep. 301-306). It shared my 3.5 year period of going through a terribly difficult time that included a debilitating back injury, 2nd knee replacement, sleep apnea diagnosis, being burnt-out, and ultimately exiting Fitness Quest 10 from day-to-day operations. What I realize now is that it was all a setup for what is about to be NEXT. I recently made a huge decision that is setting up my next step in business & life. But I had to take the FIRST step before advancing to the NEXT step. After 25-years of being in...
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A Champion’s Life: These Words Will Change Your Life | Episode 446 Live From Christian Unified High School Chapel
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
This week’s IMPACT SHOW episode is something special. I’m coming to you LIVE from Christian Unified High School’s Chapel Service where I had the honor of speaking to 800+ middle and high school students. Man, I LOVE firing up the youth and speaking LIFE into the next generation. There’s nothing like the energy of a room full of young champions ready to grow, learn, and chase greatness. Regardless of age though, today’s message will most likely resonate deeply. In this powerful chapel talk, I share a few of my favorite Words That Will Change Your Life—words that...
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An Interview with my wife Melanie: Mental Health, Marriage, Suicide, & What’s Next | Ep. 445
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
This week is special. I’ve got my lovely bride, Melanie Durkin, back on the podcast—and for good reason. September is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this conversation hits close to home. Melanie shares her powerful story of losing her 19-year-old brother to suicide back in 1998, how it rocked her world, and the healing journey that followed. Together, we open up about grief, faith, family, and the daily habits that support mental wellness. In this episode, we talk about: Breaking the stigma around mental health. Why losing her brother at a young age was...
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7 Lessons I Learned in Prison | Ep. 444 with Todd & Melanie Durkin
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
I just got back from prison. Yep—you read that right. Melanie and I, alongside legendary author & philanthropist Bob Goff and the Love Does team, spent a full day inside San Quentin State Prison in northern CA. And let me tell you, it was one of the most powerful, life-changing experiences you could only imagine. Today’s episode is raw, real, and fresh—we recorded it just days after getting back. You’ll hear from both me and Melanie as we share what we saw, what we felt, and the incredible lessons we learned from the men inside those walls, many of...
info_outlineMornin’ mornin sunshines. Wakey wakey!!! It’s time to FIRE IT UP! This episode today is special for YOU—the high achiever, the leader, the go-getter—who’s trying to do it all. But guess what? You can't lead everyone (or anyONE) if YOU’RE lost in the process. And today, I’m dropping a coaching framework that’s going to help you recalibrate, reignite, help you get crystal clear on your priorities, and help you get some “balance” back in your life. Sound good? Good!
I actually get on the whiteboard during today’s podcast episode and coach you on my “3-Circle Check-in” or sometimes what I refer to as my “3-M Framework” that WILL help you personally & professionally.
Specifically In this episode, I coach you through:
- How to stop trying to be everything to everyone.
- Check out my “3-Circle Check-in” or “3M Framework”: MISSION. MARGIN. ME.
- How to best assess YOUR energy, mindset, and physical health (ME).
- How aligned you are with your PURPOSE (MISSION).
- How your finances and financial bandwidth doing (MARGIN).
- And how to make practical, strategic changes in your life & biz right NOW based on where you want to go and what your mission and vision dictates.
We’re going deep on personal leadership. I’m bringing the whiteboard heat today. Whether you're listening during a workout, a walk, or a plane ride—this is a good “heart-to-heart” talk on some specific things you can do to recapture your mind, body, soul…and LIFE!
No more trying to be everything for everyone. Get back to YOU! The best version of YOU. Let’s be sure to create margin, stay on mission, and let’s create MASSIVE impact together!
Thanks for listening. Please be sure to share your big takeaways or AHAS from this episode on your Instagram Stories. Please tag me (@ToddDurkin) and let me know how this episode hits you! IG: @ToddDurkin
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** TEXT ME. Remember, you can text me any questions you have at 619.304.2216. This is my personal text and I will text you back. Give it a shot today!!
Your COACHING CHALLENGE This Week:
1. Where is “ME, MISSION, or MARGIN” showing up strong or weak in your life right now?
2. Choose at least ONE of the 3Ms to go deep on this week and take ACTION on it. Please report back or text me your feedback on your actions.
3. Please share a quick pic on your IG story and please tag me @ToddDurkin. I will return the favor and reshare your story.
Additional Information from this episode:
1. A HUGE shoutout to our 2025 Impact Foundation Scholarship Winners—over $350K awarded since we started. THIS is what living your mission looks like.
2. A personal invite to my High-Performance Mastermind Group. This is for ALL leaders, business owners, or business entrepreneurs (ALL fields/industries). Check out www.ToddDurkin.com/xxx
3. ATTN fitness business gym owners & fitness-entrepreneurs: 2-ways we can help you…
a. The TD High-Performance Mastermind. The best Mastermind in the business…bar none.
b. If you are looking how you can generate an additional $100K in 6 months—guaranteed—check out our Gym Profit Coaching Program.
Check out www.ToddDurkin.com or set up a quick complimentary Discovery Call with Kelli Watson at kelliwatson88@gmail.com
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