Beyond The Gray

The podcast where we look to those who get beyond their comfort zone in pursuit of passion. The reward is worth the risk!

Ep. 17 Kelley Bergendahl: A Life With Love 12/19/2023

Ep. 17 Kelley Bergendahl: A Life With Love Kelley Bergendahl is a realtor in Colorado Springs with In July of 2022, she relocated to "The Springs" with her husband, Evan, where they took on adventure and started an entirely new path in their lives. Listen in to hear their story as Kelley explains what it was like going through the death of her best friend (spoiler alert: her Gram), transitioning from a divorce to reconnecting with and marrying the love of her life, moving to a new city and entering into a whole new career! Kelley is a dear friend, a kind soul, and a positive influence in the lives of so many. After I listened to the episode again I was left with wanting to ask more questions and dig further into what makes relationships so important to Kelley. I could use all the advice I can get... Also...we're joined by my bestfriend, my lovely wife! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/29136248

Ep. 16 Caitlin Steinberg: saving heroes! 07/04/2023

Ep. 16 Caitlin Steinberg: saving heroes! An episode you will not want to miss! Listen in and learn how Caitlin is "saving heroes" by recording and documenting their oral histories! Caitlin Steinberg is a historian and archivist, specializing in American History with an emphasis on modern military conflict. Currently contracted by the Anette Islands Reserve, her research with veterans as an oral historian with Department of the Interior, the U.S. Navy SEALs and the Metlakatla Indian Community, seeks to embolden individuals and small communities to step into their own identities and legends, utilizing modern day methods of oral storytelling and digital archival services. In 2017 Caitlin formed Operation Green Faces, a 501(c)3 non-profit empowered to curate and preserve the oral histories of early SEAL Team and UDT men whom served between 1950-73, providing historical content for Naval History and Heritage Command, WARCOM, The National Navy UDT & SEAL Museum, and the Library of Congress. Currently living on the Annette reserve Ms. Steinberg not only writing a book about Solomon Atkinson, the first Native American Navy SEAL but she also is contracted by the Indian Community to build the reserve’s first historical archive, repatriating and preserving thousands of lost cultural items, photographs, historical documents, etc. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/27366984

Ep. 15 Dan Continenza & Brian Gildea: Challenge for a Cause 03/15/2023

Ep. 15 Dan Continenza & Brian Gildea: Challenge for a Cause Dan and Brian are two gentlemen who are going through life with big goals. They stare down physical challenges by building discipline and seeing what their bodies are truly capable of achieving. In this episode we discuss the 4x4x48 challenge they are taking on and the cause they are supporting. We also talk about what drive them and where their passions come from. Message them to join on their runs! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/26234082

Ep. 14 Brian Gustafson: Overcoming Adversity! 01/19/2023

Ep. 14 Brian Gustafson: Overcoming Adversity! In this episode you'll hear from Brian Gustafson and his story about being a talented rock climber and all around general outdoorsman to paralyzed from the chest down. Brian had a major turning point in his life at the ripe age of 20 years old. Instead of continuing to questioning why this was happening to him he perservered and overcame. This is a story you will want to hear! If you have questions for Brian you can email him here: Make sure to visit The Dirty Cleaver at www.thedirtycleaver.com. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/25663158

Ep. 13 Seth Feroce: The All American Roughneck 10/18/2022

Ep. 13 Seth Feroce: The All American Roughneck In this episode you hear from the most requested guest I've had yet, Seth Feroce! Seth is a retired IFBB professional body builder, a successful entrepeneur, a family man, a community man, and as you will hear in this episode he's someone who craves all of life's experiences and is yet to back down from any of its challenges. He's a man I'm truly honored to call my friend! This is an episode you won't want to miss. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/24717864

Ep. 12 Our Kilimanjaro Story 10/05/2022

Ep. 12 Our Kilimanjaro Story On this episode I'm not only joined with my favorite guest but also my favorite person: my wife! We discuss our climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro, the process of raising $250,000 and the overall impact Africa made on us! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/24588663

Ep. 11: Bobby & Kim: Married to Excellence! 08/22/2022

Ep. 11: Bobby & Kim: Married to Excellence! Bobby and Kim are a rare bread! They both went from being not sure if they could run a mile or swim across a pool to becoming among the most elite endurance athletes in the world! The craziest part is that they achieved this in only a few short years... Their final story is clearly yet to be written. Follow their excellence: and /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/24128850

Ep. 10 Dan Arnett: From the Low of Cancer to Peak of Mountains 08/04/2022

Ep. 10 Dan Arnett: From the Low of Cancer to Peak of Mountains Dan was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer back in 2014. Only one year later he would be contemplating one of the craziest journeys of his life, climbing Mt. Killamanjaro! After achieving the feat in 2016, Dan would go on to summit the mountain again in 2019 and along the way find inspiration for an even greater challenge in 2022 and 2023. Dan is one of those guys who, seemingly regardless of the severity of the situation, remains positive, filled with humor and is consitently inspiring. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/23954541

Ep. 9: Managing Self Doubt 07/15/2022

Ep. 9: Managing Self Doubt In this episode Don talks about self doubt, how everyone goes through it, and he shares a story about a recent experience he had with battling self doubt while running a marathon. This will be one of the rare occasions when Don has no guests and simply shares one of his personal experiences. Presented by: /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/23756141

Ep. 8 Laurel Learn: Turning Heartbreak Into Happiness 06/27/2022

Ep. 8 Laurel Learn: Turning Heartbreak Into Happiness Laurel was living what many would describe as the perfect life. She had two children, a great husband, and a successful job with a beautiful home. All seemed to be perfect! Until one fateful day when things tragically changed, and her husband passed away. In this eposide you'll hear how Laurel turned this tragedy into an opportunity to help others and make an impact in her community. Years later she continues to advocate on the importance of treatments for addiction. Learn how Laurel has continued moving forward and pursued her dreams of building a big family and starting her own business! Have questions for Laurel? Email /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/23550398

Ep. 7 John Cofer: UFC fighter, Ironman, Cofer Hat Company 06/14/2022

Ep. 7 John Cofer: UFC fighter, Ironman, Cofer Hat Company John Cofer has quite the life resume! A former fighter in the UFC, John has checked many of the boxes most of us would place on our bucket list of accomplishments. In this episode, John shares some insight into what took him from the UFC to endurance sports and creating where he and his wife make custom handmade western hats. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/23413991

Ep.6 Jim and Ashley Bair: The Story of 4 year old Princess Zoey and her Fight Against Brain Cancer 02/27/2022

Ep.6 Jim and Ashley Bair: The Story of 4 year old Princess Zoey and her Fight Against Brain Cancer Jim and Ashley are the parents of Princess Zoey. At 3 years of age Zoey was diagnosed with brain cancer and was forced to go through surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy before beginning her long road to recovery. Jim and Ashley tell their story of past 18 months since Zoey's diagnosis, including both the challenges and the amazing support they received. As a result of the incredible support they received, they've decided to pay it forward and start a nonprofit organization, , to help families going through similar challenges along with advancing research in the field of pediatric cancer treatment. This is a story you will not want to miss! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/22273541

Ep.5 Bob Longo & Deb Hope: A Life Transformed 12/20/2021

Ep.5 Bob Longo & Deb Hope: A Life Transformed Bob Longo weighed more than 350 pounds and required injections in order to manage his diabetes. His health had deteriorated to a point that his doctor told him he was slowly dying. Yet, still, for a long time he remained unwilling to accept responsibility and make the necessary changes. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/21546746

Ep.4 Kristin Estes: Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, Mother 11/01/2021

Ep.4 Kristin Estes: Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, Mother Kristin Estes has elvolved from being a marathoner to a bodybuilder and now is a powerlifter. Along her fitness journey she has aquired various ways to remain disciplined and maintain a positive outlook while competing at a high level. The most important motivator in her life is her young daughter and making sure she grows to possess the same girl power as her mom! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/21005561

Ep.3 Mike Rhoten: An Entrepreneur's Journey 10/08/2021

Ep.3 Mike Rhoten: An Entrepreneur's Journey Mike Rhoten is a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating five businesses that have grown from nothing to multi-million dollar operations in a short period of time. As you’ll hear in our conversation, nothing has been handed to Mike and each of these businesses came through hard work and hard times. He has quite the resume of which includes a stint as a graphic designer, coal miner, operating his own marketing firm, insurance salesman, and finally….business owner. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/20754356

Ep.2 Donovan Pacholl: Explorer, Adventurer, Travel Guide 08/30/2021

Ep.2 Donovan Pacholl: Explorer, Adventurer, Travel Guide Donovan began his life long pursuit of explorations and adventures at a very young age. His passion for seeing the world continued to grow well beyond a hobby into a career and business. He has been all over the world, on countless expeditions, and has lived in places like Africa and South America. Hear how his wife, his children, and he moved to South America and lived there through the COVID-19 pandemic. /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/20307215

Ep.1 Greg Putnam: Navy SEAL, Cowboy, Cattle Ranch Operator 08/16/2021

Ep.1 Greg Putnam: Navy SEAL, Cowboy, Cattle Ranch Operator Greg Putnam is a former Navy SEAL who after 9 years of service decided to change course and start Little Bell Cattle Ranch in Bozeman, Montana in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you'll hear in the conversation, Greg is unrelenting in his desire to continue evolving as he takes on new challenges. When times get comfortable and the struggle is fading he takes a major shift in his life! /episode/index/show/beyondthegray/id/20159132

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