Ducks Fly Together
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -DFT - Introspective think pieces about goals, careers, mental health, and physical fitness.
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Episode 014 | Dr. Seuss - Oh, The Places You'll Go! | Avoid The Waiting Place
May 10, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBFord cuts thru the cliche subject matter in Dr. Seuss's timeless classic Oh, The Places You'll Go and dives deep on the book's greatest gem of wisdom - don't get stuck in the waiting place. Listen to Ford discuss the dangers of waiting around and letting life happen TO you instead of AROUND you. Email [email protected]; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Website: http://ducksflytogether.net
Episode 013 | David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge (Part 1) | Do More Challenging Things
April 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBFord's real-time analysis of his attempt at the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. He runs 48 miles in 48 hours and gives play-by-play break downs of his physical and mental status throughout the duration of the challenge. He also discusses the importance of voluntarily taking a challenging path in life - the rewards it can bring, the lessons it can teach, and how doing so ultimately defines us. WEBSITE: http://ducksflytogether.net/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod
Self-Criticism is Psychologically Destructive | DFT Journals 015
March 05, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBFord discusses self-criticism - when it's useful & when it's toxic. DFT Facebook: http://facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod
DFT Episode 012 | Nick Thoele - Anxiety, Quitting Alcohol, Wim Hof Breathing Method, Happiness
February 27, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 94.2 MBFord & Nick have a chill conversation about coping with anxiety, taking a hiatus from drinking, the Wim Hof breathing method, Jordan Peterson, & a lot more.
Don't Be Yourself, Become Yourself | DFT Journals 014
January 28, 2021 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBFord discusses how focusing too much on "being yourself" can take away from your ability to become yourself. SKIP INTRO (7:54) DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
2020 - Paying Tuition To The School Of Experience | DFT Journals 013
December 28, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFord goes off-the-cuff about some things he learned in 2020. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Diet & Exercise Affect Your Brain More Than Your Body | DFT Journals 012
December 13, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBFord discusses the positive psychological impact of starting an exercise routine and diet protocol. Skip intro: (5:23)The mental benefits are endless... Guests & Questions email: [email protected] DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
Episode 011 | Trent - High School Math Teacher on Mental Health in Schools, COVID Effect on Student Accountability, Coaching, & More
December 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBTrent makes history as the first guest to appear twice on DFT! He and Ford discuss the effects covid has had on student accountability and performance, mental health awareness in high schools, coaching, and more. The gentlemen also discuss their #Wrapped2020 Spotify top 5 lists. Guests or questions email: [email protected] DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksf...
Stop Comparing Yourself To The Person You Haven't Become Yet | DFT Journals 011
November 22, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBFord discusses his poor habit of comparing himself to the person he hasn't become yet. He also explains why it's important to compare yourself to the person you were yesterday instead. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Do Not Suppress Your Creativity | DFT Journals 010
November 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBFord discusses why you should never suppress your creative energy. He discusses the importance of channeling your ideas and experiences through a creative medium for the benefit of the world around and you, and for your own benefit as well. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Mr. Lonely (Moving During a Pandemic - Part 2) | DFT Journals 009
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBFord discusses the loneliness of moving to a new city by yourself (during covid). More importantly, he discusses the many benefits of going solo dolo for an extended period of time. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
I'm Never Happy | DFT Journals 008
November 02, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBFord discusses how focusing too heavily on happiness results in more unhappiness, and how to zoom-out from your current emotional state. He also discusses the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Episode 010 | Cristina Froah - Licensed Social Worker on Therapy, Mental Health in Sports, Relationships, & More
October 24, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBFord and guest Cristina Froah discuss therapy and mental health in regard to relationships, sports, seasonal depression, covid, and a lot more. Contact Cristina: Email - [email protected]; Phone - 219-575-2266 DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Recognition Is Not the Reason | DFT Journals 007
October 22, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBFord discusses how seeking recognition for personal achievements can diminish their significance in the long run. Specifically, he explains why recognition from others should not be a prime motivator to achieve goals, and instead, we should focus on doing things because they have a deeper meaning to us. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Finding Emotional Middle Ground | DFT Journals 006
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBFord discusses keeping your emotional energy at the right frequency. He examines JFK's calm approach to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Shawn Green's mental approach to breaking a hitting slump, and the effect your emotional energy can have on achieving long term goals. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
Finding Emotional Middle Ground | DFT Journals Episode 006
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBFord discusses keeping your emotional energy at the right frequency. He examines JFK's calm approach to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Shawn Green's mental approach to breaking a hitting slump, and the effect your emotional energy can have on achieving long term goals. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
Moving Across the United States During a Pandemic (Part 1) | DFT Journals 005
October 04, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFord discusses what led to his decision to move 900 miles away from home, and how it would have never happened if covid never existed. Intro [MINOR MIC ISSUES - skip or ignore :) ] (00:00), DFTJ Episode 005 begins (21:17), PSA to all spotters of the bench press exercise (32:48), DFTJ Episode 005 resumes (45:22). DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
Moving Across the United States During a Pandemic (Part 1) | DFT Journals Episode 005
October 04, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFord discusses what led to his decision to move 900 miles away from home, and how it would have never happened if covid never existed. Intro [MINOR MIC ISSUES - skip or ignore :) ] (00:00), DFTJ Episode 005 begins (21:17), PSA to all spotters of the bench press exercise (32:48), DFTJ Episode 005 resumes (45:22). DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/
Using Fear To Your Advantage | DFT Journals 004
September 15, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBFear evolves over the course of our lives, becoming deeper and more consequential as life goes on. Over time, fear will reveal itself as a tool to make decisions and a catalyst for personal growth. Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod
Using Fear To Your Advantage | DFT Journals Entry 004
September 15, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBFear evolves over the course of our lives, becoming deeper and more consequential as life goes on. Over time, fear will reveal itself as a tool to make decisions and a catalyst for personal growth. Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod
Episode 009 | Eric Wright - Making the Most of a 10-Year Prison Sentence (Addiction, Mistakes, Fitness, & Faith)
August 11, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 87 MBToday on DFT Ford is joined by Eric Wright who shares his story of addiction, incarceration, finding his faith, and falling into fitness. Listen to Eric compare and contrast his life before and after prison, and what he's doing to keep growing every day. Intro and warm up conversation (3:36). Boston Marathon qualifier (9:18). Training complications during covid (13:00). Eric started running during his incarceration (18:00). How Eric got into shape within prison (25:42). Quarantine isolation ...
Why I Lift Weights (Reasons Other Than Getting Swole) | DFT Journals - Entry 003
August 05, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBFord breaks down a few of the reasons why he lifts weights. He touches on the addictive aura of a weight room, the meditative benefits of lifting, and how it teaches discipline. He also talks about what shouldn't be a reason to lift weights (social media and peer approval). Jeff Nippard on Mind-Muscle Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip25pzb-wdU Brandon Carter on Discipline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFZZJ5Qhfi8&t=119s Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23dArPp...
Why I Lift Weights (Reasons Other Than Getting Swole) | DFT Journals 003
August 05, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBFord breaks down a few of the reasons why he lifts weights. He touches on the addictive aura of a weight room, the meditative benefits of lifting, and how it teaches discipline. He also talks about what shouldn't be a reason to lift weights (social media and peer approval). Jeff Nippard on Mind-Muscle Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip25pzb-wdU Brandon Carter on Discipline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFZZJ5Qhfi8&t=119s Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23dArPp...
The Poison At The Peak (Post-Grad Depression) | DFT Journals 002
July 22, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFord details his experience with post graduation depression and his unhealthy relationship with hard work. Sometimes being obsessed with a goal can go too far, and focusing on the end result instead of the process can leave you empty at the end. DFT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod/ DFT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Ford on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ Chase on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_hazel/
The Poison At The Peak (Post-Grad Depression) | DFT Journals - Entry 002
July 22, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFord details his experience with post graduation depression and his unhealthy relationship with hard work. Sometimes being obsessed with a goal can go too far, and focusing on the end result instead of the process can leave you empty at the end. DFT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod/ DFT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Ford on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ Chase on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_hazel/
Episode 008 | Fourth of July, Post Graduation Depression, Road Trip Recap (Bizarre Stories), Chase's Next Chapter
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBToday on DFT - Ford details bizarre encounters from his trip to the West Coast. The Young DFT Boyz discuss their Fourth of July weekend activities, a "you were a douche in high school" comment one of them received, and more. Is graduation the first day of the rest of your life, or your last day of substantial growth? Is a lack of a post-grad plan a recipe for depression? Also, Chase is heading back to Florida to complete his post graduate degree as he looks ahead to his next chapter. DFT Fac...
Episode 007 | A Real Conversation About Mental Health & Our Lack of Education Regarding Racism in America
June 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBFord tells Chase about his upcoming road trip. Then, the boys have a conversation about the lack of media attention on mental health and the serious effects the COVID lockdown had on people mentally. Finally, we walk each other through our perspectives of the protests and current affairs in America while being open as possible when it comes to how we received other people’s actions, our own lack of action, and our own lack of education surrounding racism in America. DFT IG: https://www.insta...
Episode 006 | Guest Trent Talks High School Mathematics, Coaching Young Athletes, Earning Respect as a Young Teacher, plus MORE
June 04, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 82.6 MBWe got a guest this week yo. This week on DFT, we get an inside look at what it's like to be a young teacher and a coach of young athletes. Our friend Trent provides insight on his first year of teaching high school mathematics - detailing lessons learned and some of the profession’s most rewarding aspects. We compare and contrast teaching and coaching, earning students' respect, student teaching and so much more. -DFT IG https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/. - DFT FACEBOOK https://w...
Episode 005 | Paying Your Own Phone Bill, Returning to Your Hometown, COVID Carnival, Joe Rogan on Spotify, plus MORE
May 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week is a milestone, the big 0-0-5. We give our underrated muscle group of the week. Find out where it ranks against other muscle groups as determined by 100 women surveyed by muscleandfitness.com. Ford asks chase about his feelings toward returning to his hometown. We talk about people in their 20s paying for their phone bills, social media’s impact on mental health, Joe Rogan’s earth shattering Spotify deal, the COVID Carnival at the Ozarks and a lot more. Ford also spills the beans o...
Episode 005 | Paying Your Own Phone Bill, Returning to Your Hometown, COVID Carnival, Joe Rogan on Spotify, plus MORE
May 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThis week is a milestone, the big 0-0-5. We give our underrated muscle group of the week. Find out where it ranks against other muscle groups as determined by 100 women surveyed by muscleandfitness.com. Ford asks chase about his feelings toward returning to his hometown. We talk about people in their 20s paying for their phone bills, social media’s impact on mental health, Joe Rogan’s earth shattering Spotify deal, the COVID Carnival at the Ozarks and a lot more. Ford also spills the beans o...
Episode 004 | Hobbies Subject to Judgement, 9 to 5 Offseason, Underrated Muscle Group of the Week - and MORE
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week Ford and Chase talk about the need for hobbies and the risk of them becoming subject to judgement by others, the need for an offseason for the American 9 to 5, the first official UMGW, and explore mental toughness. Follow us for future episodes! DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod
DFT Journals - Entry 001 | Noise
May 17, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBIn the first-ever DFT Journals entry, Ford discusses the effects that external influences have had on his state of mind (especially in regard to negativity surrounding COVID-19). He looks at a strategy to cut back on the amount of negativity one takes in, and the amount he or she contributes to the world. DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Noise | DFT Journals - Entry 001
May 17, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBIn the first-ever DFT Journals entry, Ford discusses the effects that external influences have had on his state of mind (especially in regard to negativity surrounding COVID-19). He looks at a strategy to cut back on the amount of negativity one takes in, and the amount he or she contributes to the world. DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/
Episode 003 | Elon Musk on Joe Rogan, Dangerous Mental Narratives, Quarantine Training Review
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBFord & Chase discuss Elon Musks episode of Joe Rogan (prior to his re-opening of Tesla despite California's order), the dangers of having exaggerated mental narratives in which we are the "star of our own movies", and much more. Coach Chase makes a cameo to review Ford's quarantine training routine, and gives a glimpse of his own training at the end. Follow DFT: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Follow Ford: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ Follow Chase: https://www.instag...