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Playing Injured

193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings

Athletes aren’t the only ones that play injured. Life throws curve balls at us all and stops us in our tracks – if we let it. The aches and pains that we face may be out of our control, but how we react, endure, and overcome is something that we can. By hearing the stories of individuals that have excelled at persevering through adversity and hardship, hosts Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy will discover the mindset and attitude of what it takes to play through anything. The show has had amazing guests that include Evan Carmichael, Anthony Trucks, Eric Edmeades, Mark Metry, Jevon Carter, and so many more.

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Episodes

EP 26: Homeless People with Guns w/ Patrick Moroney & Mason

August 06, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

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EP 27: Falling on the Sword and Leading

July 31, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MB

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Discussion Continued: Falling on the Sword and Leading

July 31, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.73 MB

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Discussion: Taking and Receiving Feedback

July 31, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Episode 26 is a quick discussion that is all about taking and receiving feedback between Josh and Mason. Support the show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/playing-injured-pod/, https://www.instagram.com/playinginjuredpod/)

EP 26. Taking and Receiving Feedback

July 31, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Episode 26 is a quick discussion that is all about taking and receiving feedback between Josh and Mason. Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 25: We All Have Something To Prove w/ Mark Drager & Josh

July 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Mark Drager has built a 7 figure marketing agency in Toronto. His unique angle of "playing injured" is that his step father growing up made him feel worthless and so he now always feels not good enough and has something to prove... but he's had tremendous success at the same time. ----- Learn more about Mark at markdrager.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark.drager/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdrager/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/markdrager?sub_confirmation=1 S...

EP 24: All In w/ Natalie Allport & Josh

July 09, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Natalie Allport is a former national team snowboarder, athlete, and lifelong entrepreneur. She runs a digital marketing agency, 93 Agency, has over a decade of experience in social media marketing and personal branding, and is passionate about helping athletes and entrepreneurs build their brands and businesses in the same way she did. Natalie has been featured by several notable media outlets, including the Globe and Mail, on her athletic, educational, and entrepreneurial pursuits. Youtube...

EP 23: Why Me? w/ Dylan Ennis & Josh

July 02, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In Ep.23, we chat with Professional Basketball Player, Dylan Ennis, about the several injuries he faced on his journey to getting to the final four and living his dream. Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 22: Screw Being Shy w/ Mark Metry & Josh

June 25, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

In Ep. 22, Mark Metry unpacks his story of overcoming Social Anxiety and how gained confidence and turned into the man he is today.  ---- Today Mark Metry is a Forbes Featured keynote speaker, on an Amazon Prime Documentary Series & podcast host interviewing world-class human beings on his global top 100 Humans 2.0 show but once a upon a time he couldn't even make direct eye contact with anyone and suffered from social anxiety from health issues & not living the life I was strategically desi...

EP 21: Never Quit Kid w/ Kevin Palmieri & Josh

June 18, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

For Kevin Palmieri, changing his mindset wasn’t a choice. It was a life or death decision. His purpose is to be the person that he needed when I was at my lowest point. Kevin has a fire burning inside him to make sure that no matter how dark and scary life seems...that you understand where you are is temporary and NOT permanent. When you feel lost in the darkness, he show you that you’re not alone and we’ll find the way out together.  As creator and host of his successful 'Hyper Conscious ...

EP 20: A Tale of Two Races w/ Josh & Mason

June 11, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Mason and Josh navigate through the current state of America and how racism has played a part in their lives. Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 19: Leadership & Life Changes w/ Andrew Metz & Mason

June 04, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Andrew's belief is that you are learning something new, or you are dying. Over the years he has hired and groomed rock star sales managers who help him grow and retain revenue. Years of Sales Leadership has presented regular speaking opportunities at UWM’s Lubar School of Business and Marquette University’s School of Communication. His speaking topics include career progression, leadership, storytelling, and generational communication. ------- See more from Andrew Metz: LinkedIn: linkedin....

EP 18: Giving Your Max Effort w/ Evan Carmichael & Josh

May 28, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In EP.18, we talk with Evan Carmichael to find out how he broke his neck on tour and the mindset it took to keep the show on the road. Other topics that we talk through: - Finding your purpose from in your deepest pain.  - Managing your fear of other people's opinions. - Taking action in spite of fear, and how serving brings happiness! --- Evan believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500k to $15mi...

EP 17: What if that was the end? w/ Alan Lazaros & Josh

May 21, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Join us for episode 17, where I sit down with Alan Lazaros and discuss his story unhealthy, workaholic who took his health for granted by drinking too much and too often, Alan was living a toxic life of regret and not on his terms! After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything. Not liking his answers, he decided to change forever. ---- Today, Alan is a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach/Consultant, and the Co-host of The Hyper Conscious po...

EP 16: So, What? w/ Mykaell Bratchett & Mason

May 14, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode, we go through Mykaell's upbringing in the inner city of Milwaukee and his journey as an athlete and how some of these experiences helped define who he is today! ---- Get in touch with Mykaell: [email protected] or IG: @thestr_ggle Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 15: Mental Side of Playing Injured w/ David Long & Josh

May 07, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode, we unpack David's athletic journey from little league to Professional Baseball and the mental side of fight through and recovering from injury. ----- David is a Managing Partner at Progressive Investor’s Network & ProEast Asset Management, a private wealth management firm with offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut. He is also a Board Member and an Investor at LaunchSource. Connect with David on LinkedIn: David Long Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram:...

EP. 14: Humbling Experiences w/ Adam Miner & Mason

April 30, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode, Adam speaks about the humbling experiences he faced and how he grew through them. Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 13: Compete Everyday w/ Jake Thompson & Josh

April 23, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this episode, Jake Thompson talks about competing against yourself vs. comparing yourself to other people and the mindset behind what "Compete Everyday" is all about. ---- Jake Thompson is a Keynote Speaker that helps teams Compete Every Day to Grow Their Grit, Bottom Line, & Influence! In addition to his primary focus as a speaker, Jake hosts the Compete Every Day Podcast, a weekly show for professionals seeking insight into how they can build mental toughness and make better choices to...

EP 12: Family Dynamics w/ Frank Nyantekyi & Mason

April 16, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this Episode, Frank dives into his upbringing in a single-parent home in his home country of Ghana. -- Connect with Frank on LinkedIn and find him on Facebook! Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 11: Navigating Identity Shifts w/ Anthony Trucks & Josh

April 09, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

In this episode, Anthony Trucks talks about his unique story of over 20 years of life-altering shifts in his life. Starting from when he was given away to foster care at 3 and having a tough childhood to making to the NFL and the hard identity shifts he made after that. -------- Anthony Trucks is a former NFL player, American Ninja Warrior, coach, consultant, author, speaker, husband, and father of 3 incredible kids. He now teaches people how to "Make Success Their Second Nature" by taking w...

EP 10: Losing Your Best Friend w/ Mike Chirchirillo & Mason

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode, Mike Chirchirillo talks about losing his best friend in his 20s and the way he looks to help people through the businesses he created. ----- Mike Chirchirillo is the proud owner of: Collaborative Consulting, LLC Collective Flow, LLC And the Practice Leader for Chirch Consulting, LLC Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

Losing Your Best Friend w/ Mike Chirchirillo & Mason

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

In this episode, Mike Chirchirillo talks about losing his best friend in his 20s and the way he looks to help people through the businesses he created. ----- Mike Chirchirillo is the proud owner of: Collaborative Consulting, LLC Collective Flow, LLC And the Practice Leader for Chirch Consulting, LLC Support the show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/playing-injured-pod/, https://www.instagram.com/playinginjuredpod/)

EP 09: Finding Purpose Through Pain w/ Evan Knox & Josh

March 26, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode, Evan Knox goes into how he found his purpose from growing up in a home that is was filled with challenges. -- Evan is the Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Caffeine Marketing. He started Caffeine Marketing because he cares about business owners like his Dad and Grandfather. As an experienced marketer and StoryBrand Certified Guide, his team makes marketing easier by doing the heavy lifting. Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Finding Purpose Through Pain w/ Evan Knox & Josh

March 26, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode, Evan Knox goes into how he found his purpose from growing up in a home that is was filled with challenges. -- Evan is the Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Caffeine Marketing. He started Caffeine Marketing because he cares about business owners like his Dad and Grandfather. As an experienced marketer and StoryBrand Certified Guide, his team makes marketing easier by doing the heavy lifting. Support the show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/playing-injured-pod/, https://...

ADHD w/ Craig Clickner & Mason

March 19, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode - Craig shares how he battled ADHD throughout his life and how he never let it stopped him from creating success. ---- Craig Clickner and his wife, Carrie Bohlig, are the owners of Tandem Consulting and provide a variety of consulting services based on an individual or business' needs. From providing Keynote Talks, Banking or Social Media Consulting, or Coaching for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. While building a 14+ year career in Commercial Finance Craig and Carrie scaled their ...

EP 08: ADHD w/ Craig Clickner & Mason

March 19, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode - Craig shares how he battled ADHD throughout his life and how he never let it stopped him from creating success. ---- Craig Clickner and his wife, Carrie Bohlig, are the owners of Tandem Consulting and provide a variety of consulting services based on an individual or business' needs. From providing Keynote Talks, Banking or Social Media Consulting, or Coaching for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. While building a 14+ year career in Commercial Finance Craig and Carrie scaled their ...

EP 07: UNBRANDED w/ Coach AK Ikwuakor & Josh

March 12, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, consultant and strategic storyteller who has traveled to 30+ countries working with students, professional athletes, coaches, governmental agencies, celebrities, CEO’s, employees of Fortune 100 companies, scholars, victims affected by terrorism and even community leaders from around the world through his entrepreneurial ventures.  His endeavors have included work in sports diplomacy, storytelling, fashion, ...

UNBRANDED w/ Coach AK Ikwuakor & Josh

March 12, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, consultant and strategic storyteller who has traveled to 30+ countries working with students, professional athletes, coaches, governmental agencies, celebrities, CEO’s, employees of Fortune 100 companies, scholars, victims affected by terrorism and even community leaders from around the world through his entrepreneurial ventures.  His endeavors have included work in sports diplomacy, storytelling, fashion, ...

Building Faith Through Injury w/ James Weber & Mason

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, James goes through his journey and the challenges he faced on his journey as a professional soccer player. James is an author of two books: A Soccer Ball and Some Faith The Teenager's Guide to Becoming a Professional Soccer Player Connect with him on LinkedIn - Follow him on Instagram @thejamesweber Support the show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/playing-injured-pod/, https://www.instagram.com/playinginjuredpod/)

EP 06: Building Faith Through Injury w/ James Weber & Mason

March 05, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, James goes through his journey and the challenges he faced on his journey as a professional soccer player. James is an author of two books: A Soccer Ball and Some Faith The Teenager's Guide to Becoming a Professional Soccer Player Connect with him on LinkedIn - Follow him on Instagram @thejamesweber Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

EP 05: Bullied to Blessed w/ Tanveer Mostafa & Josh

February 27, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Tanveer Mostafa is the host of the Blessed for Success podcast. In this episode, he shares the life-defining lessons he gained through his journey of battling bullying for many years and how he manages to battle through it. Follow Social Media: LinkedIn: Tanveer Mostafa Instagram: @thisman_tanveer Listen to Blessed for Success: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-for-success/id1495762327 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MWNtIff4wU4mrUqiSYgfB?si=qMfoBhRZSlKxqyQVD...

Bullied to Blessed w/ Tanveer Mostafa & Josh

February 27, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Tanveer Mostafa is the host of the Blessed for Success podcast. In this episode, he shares the life-defining lessons he gained through his journey of battling bullying for many years and how he manages to battle through it. Follow Social Media: LinkedIn: Tanveer Mostafa Instagram: @thisman_tanveer Listen to Blessed for Success: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-for-success/id1495762327 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MWNtIff4wU4mrUqiSYgfB?si=qMfoBhRZSlKxqyQVD...

Growing Through Brokenness w/ Ali Eddy & Mason

February 20, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode, Ali Eddy dives deep into how she developed herself through the challenges she faced in her childhood. Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: Ali Eddy Support the show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/playing-injured-pod/, https://www.instagram.com/playinginjuredpod/)

EP 04: Growing Through Brokenness w/ Ali Eddy & Mason

February 20, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode, Ali Eddy dives deep into how she developed herself through the challenges she faced in her childhood. Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: Ali Eddy Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/

Jeff Van Kampen | Every Struggle is the Root to Something Great

February 13, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, Jeff Van Kampen explains his life of entrepreneurship and how every moment of pain in his life has become a part of his purpose. Check out his podcasts, Positive Input: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Chiropractic Marketing Secrets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chiropractic-marketing-secrets/id1495858702 -- UVK Media Marketing: http://www.uvkmedia.c...

Every Struggle is the Root to Something Great w/ Jeff Van Kampen & Mason

February 13, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, Jeff Van Kampen explains his life of entrepreneurship and how every moment of pain in his life has become a part of his purpose. Check out his podcasts, Positive Input: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Chiropractic Marketing Secrets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chiropractic-marketing-secrets/id1495858702 -- UVK Media Marketing: http://www.uvkmedia.c...

EP 03: Every Struggle is the Root to Something Great w/ Jeff Van Kampen & Mason

February 13, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, Jeff Van Kampen explains his life of entrepreneurship and how every moment of pain in his life has become a part of his purpose. Check out his podcasts, Positive Input: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-input/id1382668291 Chiropractic Marketing Secrets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chiropractic-marketing-secrets/id1495858702 -- UVK Media Marketing: http://www.uvkmedia.c...

Josh Dillingham | What You Do Does Not Define Your Purpose

February 06, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

In a sports rich town, the best way he felt that he could express and validate his worth was through basketball. As years went on, his collegiate career was coming to an end and the dream of playing professionally overseas was no longer appealing, he realized that he was so focused on validating his worth and proving himself to his peers that he never truly thought about how he wanted his life to look like in the long run. Through the connections built over the years, he was able to get guid...

EP 02: What You Do Doesn't Define You w/ Josh Dillingham & Mason

February 06, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

In a sports rich town, the best way he felt that he could express and validate his worth was through basketball. As years went on, his collegiate career was coming to an end and the dream of playing professionally overseas was no longer appealing, he realized that he was so focused on validating his worth and proving himself to his peers that he never truly thought about how he wanted his life to look like in the long run. Through the connections built over the years, he was able to get guid...

What You Do Doesn't Define You w/ Josh Dillingham & Mason

February 06, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

In a sports rich town, the best way he felt that he could express and validate his worth was through basketball. As years went on, his collegiate career was coming to an end and the dream of playing professionally overseas was no longer appealing, he realized that he was so focused on validating his worth and proving himself to his peers that he never truly thought about how he wanted his life to look like in the long run. Through the connections built over the years, he was able to get guid...

Post Athletic Depression w/ Mason Eddy & Josh

February 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Spending his life up until his early 20's pouring all of his energy and time into developing as an athlete, it all ended and his life came to a crossroads. He had lost the camaraderie, performance-based leadership, personal growth, outcome focus, unlimited growth potential, and that "game time" feeling that comes with athletics at a college level. Though he was grateful to have landed a job out of college, he was struggling to find ALL of the fulfillment and so he was on a search. His answer...

Mason Eddy | Post Athletic Depression

February 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Spending his life up until his early 20's pouring all of his energy and time into developing as an athlete, it all ended and his life came to a crossroads. He had lost the camaraderie, performance-based leadership, personal growth, outcome focus, unlimited growth potential, and that "game time" feeling that comes with athletics at a college level. Though he was grateful to have landed a job out of college, he was struggling to find ALL of the fulfillment and so he was on a search. His answer...

EP 01: Post Athletic Depression w/ Mason Eddy & Josh

February 06, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Spending his life up until his early 20's pouring all of his energy and time into developing as an athlete, it all ended and his life came to a crossroads. He had lost the camaraderie, performance-based leadership, personal growth, outcome focus, unlimited growth potential, and that "game time" feeling that comes with athletics at a college level. Though he was grateful to have landed a job out of college, he was struggling to find ALL of the fulfillment and so he was on a search. His answer...

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