An Interview with my wife Melanie: Mental Health, Marriage, Suicide, & What’s Next | Ep. 445
Release Date: 09/22/2025
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
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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+)
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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
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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_outlineThis 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 so crippling and how that ultimately affected our relationship, and even our parenting.
- Using tragedy as fuel to create impact and hope.
- How to support loved ones who may be struggling.
- Why prayer, fitness, journaling, and healthy habits matter more than ever.
- Her top emotion/lesson learned a week after leaving serving in prison with Bob Goff and the Love Does team.
- Her feelings about finding out about Charlie Kirk, just as we walked out of prison.
- What brings you the most joy & happiness these days?
- 25-years of marriage this coming February. What would you say is the key?
- Why are you excited to speak at our Montana Retreat this November?
- Our vision for the IMPACT Foundation and what’s next in 2026.
This is raw, real, and heartfelt. Whether you’ve battled mental health challenges yourself or walked alongside someone who has, my hope is that this conversation gives you strength, encouragement, and a reminder—you’re not alone.
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P.S #3 Ready to join me in Montana in November for what will be an absolutely game-changing, epic experience at the Todd Durkin Annual Mountain Retreat?
Want to go deeper on business, leadership and life and create even more success and significance?
Ready to further IGNITE your passion, purpose, and IMPACT?
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