Unbeatable
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsThe Unbeatable podcast is all about helping you keep going when you want to give up. Get inspiration and encouragement from people who have been there, and avoid getting stuck in defeat and worry. We say, “When life becomes unmerciful...be unbeatable!”
Jeff Struecker is a member of the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He served most of his military career with the Army Rangers and won the Best Ranger Competition as a Sergeant. In almost 23 years in the Army, Jeff served 17 combat deployments in 5 different US wars including Black Hawk Down. He holds a PhD, as well as many other earned and honorary degrees. He has taught leadership at every level from undergraduate to PhD. He is an award-winning author with six books in print. His military thrillers and life story are in constant demand.
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Ep. 99: Lois Wagner- Overcoming betrayal, rape, and being left for dead
August 04, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWhat do you do with the pain when you’ve been hurt or betrayed? Lois Wagner lives in South Africa. One day, while working late, she was attacked, stabbed multiple times, raped, and left for dead. Soon after, her business partner betrayed her, and she lost everything. For a long time, she held onto fear, trauma, and hatred, and it was destroying her from the inside out. –until she learned the secret to finding real peace and freedom from her immense pain. Now she coaches others on how to trul...
Ep. 98: Barry Loudermilk- When bullets land all around you... keep your eye on the mission!
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBeing a congressman is not for the faint of heart, and US Representative Barry Loudermilk, from Georgia, has faced more than his share of challenges there. After a career in the US Air Force, he ran for office with the belief that, “You can either accept the status quo…or you can do something about it.” Since 2015, he has survived a baseball game shooting in Washington, DC, a near-fatal car accident, an assassination attempt, and a train crash. No matter what happens, though, he stays focus...
Ep. 97 Jodi Izzo- From widow to warrior
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBJodi Izzo is one of the strongest, most incredible women I’ve ever met. She comes from a military family of some of the toughest warriors, but she had no idea she would also have to become a warrior. Her husband, Roman, had it all. He was a strong, talented, smart, good looking Army officer with a bright future ahead… until it was all taken away in an instant. He was given a 1% chance of survival, and Jodi instantly became a full-time caregiver to him for over 5 years while raising their 4...
Ep. 96: Honest answers to tough questions about life and leadership
July 14, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBI've decided to take a risk with this episode of Unbeatable. As any great warrior knows, sometimes the enemy is so overwhelming that you must lock arms with another battle buddy to survive. I have a passion for seeing people thrive in the face of difficulties. That's one reason why I created this podcast in the first place. From across America, 1,200 emerging leaders recently gathered in Washington, DC, to join in a live discussion at the Student Leadership University conference. In this ep...
Ep. 95: Dexter Pitts: Standing firm when attacked on all sides
July 07, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBDexter Pitts is a proud Army veteran, police officer, and former US Border Patrol agent. He served with the 10th Mountain Division right after 9/11 and was awarded a Purple Heart after suffering injuries from an explosion in Iraq. Through a long, grueling recovery, he could have given up, but he was determined to fight back and serve the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he was right at the epicenter of racial conflict in 2020. No one describes better than he does what it was like t...
Ep 94: Matt Bostic- Beating addiction...and Guinness world records
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBMatt had an idyllic childhood. But at age 20, his entire life unraveled when his mother tragically passed away from leukemia and his father quickly re-married. Not knowing how to handle the intense pain and fear he had never experienced before, he turned to alcohol, which slowly stole 20 years of his life. At his lowest point, he came across a Guinness Book of World Records and became fixated on breaking a basketball record. He broke it, but realized that was not enough to fix his life. The...
Ep. 93: Kyle Lamb- You’ve got to have a mission
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBSergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb’s 21-year military career can only be described as legendary. He and I served together in the Army, both in Somalia and Iraq. He started in the 82nd Airborne Division but spent most of his career in Special Operations. After retiring, he founded Viking Tactics, Inc. specializing in tactical training and equipment and is highly respected today in both military and law enforcement communities for being THE go-to guy for marksmanship, tactical training, and an...
Ep. 92: Alton Gansky- The thrills and agonies of writing a book
June 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBI’ve been asked about 1,000 times how to write and publish a book. Today’s guest is a brilliant author who has written 52 books, won multiple awards, holds a literary doctorate, and teaches writing at the highest level. None of my fiction books could have been written without him, and there’s no one better to tell you how to go from an idea in your mind to a published book. You’ll hear: What it takes to receive a literary doctorate How he captures someone else’s voice and experiences so w...
Ep. 91: Vince Hafeli-Bravely speaking the word most only whisper
June 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEvery day in the construction industry in America, 5 times as many workers die by suicide than by job-related accidents. Vince Hafeli, President of AJAX Paving Industries in Florida, is doing something about it. To look at his stellar career, you would think he’s always had his life together. But in 2007, struggling under the weight of personal losses and failures and never talking about it for 20 years, he almost took his life. Now, through his passion and communication skill, he helps ind...
Ep. 90 Chris VanSant – Failure can fuel success: Lessons from 600 combat operations
June 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBChris VanSant has had more combat experience than almost anyone in American history and even took part in the capture of Saddam Hussein. He’s a retired Special Operations veteran with over 20 years of service in divisions like the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. But seasoned warriors know that performing at that level comes at a cost. Chris has battled failure, mistakes, addiction, physical injury, and psychol...
Ep. 89: Johnny Elsasser - The extremely arduous transition back home from war
May 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAs a warrior in the 2nd Ranger Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, Johnny served among the elite of the elite. Then for 5 years he was a contractor protecting the US Ambassador to Iraq. In a military environment, he was at home. But when it was time to move into civilian life, he describes it as an extremely arduous transition. Through a long struggle and a divorce, he eventually learned how to use his strengths in new ways. Now, he mentors other men on true manhood and how to move past shame, g...
Ep. 88: Alex Maddox: Turning Pain into Purpose
May 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBLess than five years after losing her husband, Chase Maddox, who was killed on duty as a police officer, Alex Maddox learned that lightning DOES sometimes strike twice, in the same place. In 2018, Alex was left with her 7-year-old son Bradin, and her son Bodie, who was born four days after her husband’s death. In 2022, due to complications stemming from a congenital brain abnormality, Bradin tragically passed away. Alex’s pain has been intense, but thanks to Band of Blue – an organization h...
Ep. 87: Alex Chandler- : Running toward the gunfire after your buddy’s gunned down.
May 12, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBAlex Chandler may be young, but the bravery he’s shown in the face of danger – both as an Army National Guardsman and as a member of Clayton County Police Department’s SWAT team – has already earned him multiple medals and awards. Despite losing 2 close friends on the job and fearing he might not be able to continue working as a police officer after an injury, Alex still serves boldly on Clayton County’s SWAT team and sees it as his mission to protect people. You’ll hear: What made him dec...
Ep 86: Robert Baumgartner- Don’t quit halfway through the woods
May 05, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBRobert “Bob” Baumgartner is a normal, regular guy who was a history teacher and track coach in New Jersey, first at the high school level, and now he teaches at the college level. However, he has persevered through health crises in a way that is far from “normal”. Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 20 and getting back-to-back cancer diagnoses just a few years later, he has developed an outlook on life that is inspiring to everyone around him facing incredible adversity. You’ll hear: Why...
EP. 85 Jamin Heppell: Life transformation through mountains and marathons
April 28, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAs the oldest of 3 boys in a competitive family in Australia, Jamin Heppell developed two passions very early in life: athletic excellence and leadership. After founding several businesses and hitting severe burnout, he completely changed course and co-founded an incredibly successful company called Mountains and Marathons, allowing people from all walks of life to experience transformative adventures in unique locations all over the world. Despite having endured 2 knee reconstructions and 4 ...
Ep. 84 Jay Allen: Don’t ever quit. The last man standing wins.
April 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAward-winning Nashville country music singer Jay Allen wrote a song called “Blank Stares” in honor of his mom who passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s that went viral with over 500 million views. The song has not only raised over $100 million for Alzheimer’s research and support of families dealing with this disease, but it also helped Jay discover the legacy he feels his mom left him as he helps to shed light on Alzheimer’s. Getting to this point in his career has been filled with hill...
Ep. 83: Byron Morrison: 7 ways you sabotage your own success
April 14, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBByron Morrison is an in-demand author and speaker in England (not London) and founder of the "Evolved CEO" coaching and consulting program. He’s helped CEOs in 15 different countries upgrade their mindset AND performance so they can become the leaders they need to be to take their businesses to the next level. Byron learned the hard way that there’s a big difference between leading in business and being the boss, the CEO. But while he speaks mostly to CEOs, he also has advice for everyone w...
Ep. 82: Dr. Ed Newton: From CODA to changing his city
April 07, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhen Dr. Ed Newton was growing up, he never dreamed he’d ever have the title “Dr.” In fact, he wasn’t even sure he’d go to college, being told he “wasn’t college material”. As a hearing son of 2 deaf parents, Ed was their mediator to the outside world and defender. He understood what it meant to be an underdog from watching his parents and navigating his own major learning challenges. As an adult, he spent 13 years with his family on the road traveling to churches around the country as evan...
Ep. 81: Travis Thomas- How to ‘embrace the goo’ to get unstuck
March 31, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB“Life is not a GPS; it’s a compass,” says Speaker, Coach, and Author Travis Thomas. Remembering that has helped him navigate scary things like not having a job when his three children were young and discovering his calling of using improv comedy to inspire others to have a “yes, and” mindset in life. As a leadership coach, he helps individuals and companies live with purpose and authenticity. He’s worked with elite athletes around the world, like the U17 National Soccer Team and NFL and NBA...
Ep. 80: Nelson Tressler- Winning at life even if you’re from the ‘Unlucky Sperm Club’
March 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIf anyone’s ever had the deck stacked against them from birth, it’s Nelson Tressler. In fact, his book is even called The Unlucky Sperm Club. But because of his incredibly harsh beginnings, he was determined to make something of his life. As an adult, he moved up from being a window washer in Las Vegas to becoming one of the top real estate agents in the US, closing over $1 billion in transactions and founding over 10 businesses! He has a reputation for being able to monetize anything, and h...
Ep. 79: Dr. Brittany Clayborne: Healing people in places science can’t reach
March 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWhen Brittany gave birth to her son, she thought she was healthy … until she had a heart attack immediately afterward. The downhill spiral from there – medically dying of heart failure 6 times, being among 1% of women who need a heart transplant, and diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer within a year after finally receiving her long-awaited transplant – turned into a catalyst for Brittany to accomplish more with her life than she ever thought possible. She earned a master’s and PhD during the most ...
Ep. 78 Dr. Mary Ritz: Don’t take your opportunities for granted
March 10, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBGrowing up in what she describes as Zimbabwe’s lowest rung in society, Dr. Mary Ritz was still encouraged by her parents to be a leader and innovator. The lessons Mary and all six of her siblings received have spurred each of them to make a difference in the world. In addition to starting her own consulting business, which now trains business leaders internationally, Mary mentors a group of “under 40’s” … who still struggle to follow their own dreams. You’ll hear: What allowed Mary and her...
Ep. 77: Scott and Tiffany Smiley- Why he became the 1st blind soldier in the US Army.
March 03, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBYears before their marriage, Scott and Tiffany were high school sweethearts. In April 2005, Scott was injured by a suicide bombing in Mosul, Iraq, that caused him to lose sight in both eyes. Tiffany’s refusal to sign paperwork that would remove her Army Ranger husband from active duty allowed him to continue his career, and Scott went on to receive the Army’s prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award, among many other accolades. Today, he motivates and inspires leaders everywhere he goes. Tiffa...
Ep. 76 Landri Peden: A champion powerlifter who is stronger on the inside.
February 24, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe level of trauma Landri Peden has experienced most of her life would have crushed most people. But Landri is unusually strong – physically, for sure, but also mentally and emotionally. After surviving many levels of extreme abuse, even to the point of being held at gunpoint, Landri went into hiding for several years with PTSD. Then she found CrossFit, which literally saved her life. The sport gave her the sense of purpose, camaraderie, and safety she needed, leading to a career in power...
Ep. 75 Brendan Suhr: A legendary NBA basketball coach’s top leadership advice
February 17, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn 3 decades of coaching basketball in the NBA, legendary Coach Brendan Suhr worked with top players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Dennis Rodman, and Larry Bird. He won back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, and with the 1992 “Dream Team,” he won the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympic Games. Today, Brendan is a world-class speaker, specializing in developing effective leaders. He is known for his ability to teach and care deeply about people from all w...
Ep. 74 Eddie Penney: A US Navy SEAL’s Secret to Being Unafraid
February 10, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBEddie Penney spent over 20 years serving his country, first as a US Marine, then as a Navy SEAL. As a SEAL, Eddie was assigned to the highly elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) and was at the forefront of numerous life-threatening missions. His job as a breacher meant he was always the “first guy in the room” in an operation. But despite the incredible odds he overcame as a SEAL, he says his scariest challenge was suddenly having to take on the role of a single dad to his ...
Ep. 73: Bryan Martin- Don't Give Up in the Valley
February 03, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThe songs Bryan Martin writes and sings resonate with listeners on a deep level. And over 13 million streams and 2 million views of his viral TikTok video “Beauty In The Struggle” prove it. It’s not just the words that are powerful; it’s the way he sings them. His Cherokee indigenous heritage, combined with influences from cowboy family members, shows up in many of his songs. But the reason his music resonates with people is because they come from real struggles. Bryan has overcome addicti...
Ep: 72 - Ty Herndon: God or the Gun
January 27, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTy Herndon has been singing his entire life. His grandmother had her own radio show, and his mother and aunts had a singing group. His roots were in gospel music and bluegrass, but country music made him famous. He’s been nominated for a Grammy, won a Dove award, and has charted multiple #1 hit singles. Despite the fame, though, Ty has struggled with personal demons most of his adult life. The spiritual healing he’s found is something he now tries to pay forward, but his music is just one w...
Ep. 71 Brian Davidson: How to maximize human performance
January 20, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn 2015, Dr. Brian Davidson started a company called MindVue that has been revolutionizing the way organizations build leaders. Its mission is to “build hope, grit, and resilience in millions of people across the globe” by teaching mindset skills. Brian has a passion for figuring out what makes people tick and helping them learn how to tear down barriers that block them from reaching their goals. He believes that anyone can succeed when given the right tools. You’ll hear: ● Why and how he ...
Ep 70: Edie Hand- How to have ‘True Grit’
January 13, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBEdie Hand has impacted thousands through her gift of storytelling. She’s a businesswoman, speaker, media personality, filmmaker, and author with a passion for helping women share their stories of triumph through intense life challenges. Inspired by the movie True Grit with John Wayne, she produced a video series called Women of True Grit. She herself has suffered loss and survived cancer 4 times. So, she inspires women with her own grit, as well. You’ll hear: What losing so many loved ones...
Ep. 69 Brent Crowe: Boldly leading into the unknown
January 06, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBBrent and his wife knew they wanted to adopt but had to wait over 3 years before seeing that dream fulfilled. Then, just 5 weeks after receiving an email from a child advocacy attorney, they added 3 children to their family, in addition to the 3 they already had! Brent’s passion to make a difference in the world goes beyond his family, though. As Vice President of Student Leadership University, he helps high school students develop leadership skills that radically change their lives – and t...
Ep. 68 Jack Black & Dawid Malan: Lessons learned facing life-or-death in the toughest race on earth
December 30, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBAlmost exactly one month ago, I took part in the Munga mountain bike race across a region called the Karoo in South Africa. The support I received before and during the race was amazing, and I want to share the biggest lessons I learned that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The race didn’t go as planned, and I faced life-or-death challenges, but hopefully what I learned will help you as you tackle bold things in 2023. I also want to introduce you to Jack Black (Jacques Swart) a...
Ep. 67 Jill Stephenson: A Gold Star Mom and a Life-Saving Gift to Others
December 23, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this special Christmas episode, you’ll hear from a courageous Gold Star Mother. Long before Jill Stephenson’s son, Ben, joined the Army to serve with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, she knew it was his destiny. She never worried about his safety, and seeing how proud he was of his service each time he was home convinced her that Ben was right where he was supposed to be. But in July of 2009, Jill got the call that changed her life forever. Ben had been injured while saving the ...
Ep. 66 Derek Dahl: Spending his last dollar on an unshakable dream
December 16, 2022 02:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBDerek Dahl went from the brink of bankruptcy to a thriving business “almost” overnight. Okay, it was a 3-year process, but with $126 left in his pocket, he took a leap of faith and placed the future of his company in divine hands. This was the moment that everything turned around for Three Nails Clothing. If you've ever been financially strapped and unsure how to pay the bills, you must hear this episode. Derek describes weeping in the shower after the sheriff came to his door with an evic...
Ep. 65 Taylor Ferns: the fight for success- ...
December 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBTaylor Ferns comes from a racing family. Her winning streak in highly competitive races started when she was 14… and has been going strong ever since. Earlier this year, she became the first female to achieve a podium finish in USAC’s Silver Crown history. Now, at age 26, Taylor says, “I don’t want to say I’m proud of what I’ve done, because I’m not done yet. I always say that one day I’m going to write a really great autobiography.” You’ll hear: The reason she left racing for two years an...
Ep. 64 Philip Bray: The Fight of Faith
December 02, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBPhillip Bray survived one of the most dangerous roads in the world while leading his men on combat missions through southern Afghanistan. He spent decades leading warriors from the British Military during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Long after the average soldier retired from military service, Philip took time out of his schedule in the War College to describe his unbeatable moments while serving in the military. No stranger to patrolling dangerous roads, as a new Infantry Platoon C...
Ep. 63 Andrew Chalmers: Unbeaten in the battle with addiction
November 25, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis special Thanksgiving Day episode of Unbeatable features Andrew Chalmers. He describes in powerful detail living on the streets after his parents lost all hope that he would be able to conquer his drug addiction. Although he grew up in a loving home, he was introduced to drugs at a young age. His addiction became serious as a teenager and escalated from one pill to a full-blown heroin addiction. In this raw and vulnerable interview, Andrew describes years of pain that his drug addiction...
Ep. 62 Alex Harris: Creating the toughest race on earth
November 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBAlex Harris is a world-renown athlete, known for amazing feats like climbing the tallest mountains in the world, walking across Africa’s Empty Quarter unsupported and on foot, and becoming the first African to walk unsupported to the South Pole. He’s also the founder of a 5-day event called the Munga, dubbed the toughest race on earth. You’ll definitely be inspired by someone who has pretty much done it all in extreme sports. You’ll hear: Why he believes that toughness exists in all of us,...
Ep. 61: Brad Thomas: The bravest act I've ever seen- Veterans Day.
November 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBMany people have heard of Black Hawk Down, but not many know what happened “behind the scenes”. My guest, Brad Thomas, was there with me in Somalia, and he inspired one of the proudest moments I ever had leading warriors in combat. On this Veterans Day episode, he shares his experiences that day and how, despite the terror of Black Hawk Down, he served a total of 8 years in the Ranger Regiment, then 12 years in Delta Force. After 20 years of service, Brad has since focused on music, a passi...
Ep. 60: David Hookstead: A rare journalist warriors trust with their stories
November 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBReporter and media personality at Fox News’ Outkick, David Hookstead, also hosts a podcast called American Joyride. For 7 years before that, he was a reporter for The Daily Caller – where he perfected his journalism skills. Over time, he has developed a reputation as a journalist who can be trusted, opening the door to amazing interviews and getting stories that NO ONE else can get. But the journalist’s life is fast paced with high stakes. Also hear how David turned around his unhealthy habi...
Ep. 59: Candyss Bryant: The ‘Influencer’ Behind the Best Ranger Competition
October 28, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBAt age 20, Candyss told a fundraiser for building the National Infantry Museum, “I don’t know anything about the military, and I don’t want to know anything about the military.” Despite her boldness (or maybe because of it), she got the position and eventually became Executive aDirector of the National Infantry Association. 3 years later, Candyss was asked to help revive the Army’s struggling (at the time) Best Ranger Competition. Despite the first 2 years being rough, she “toughed it out”,...
EP. 58: Brandon Young-- From Barely Surviving… to a Life of Significance
October 21, 2022 12:24 - 1 hour - 159 MBGrowing up as a fighter and without a father, Brandon Young felt alone and wasn’t sure how he fit into the world. He joined the military, where he spent nearly a decade in the 75th Army Ranger Regiment, and he found a second family full of guys like him. But spending 70% of most years away from home placed a tremendous strain on his family. When he left the Army, he nearly lost his marriage. and struggled to find his place in the civilian world. His turning point came in March 2012. Since t...
Ep. 57: JB Spisso: When marriage problems are more painful than bombs on the battlefield
October 14, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBJB Spisso entered the military out of high school, never expecting to make a career of it. But after 26 years of service (including 10 years with the 75th Ranger Regiment), he retired as a Sergeant Major, having led some of the most elite teams. He then entered the private sector coaching leaders on how to successfully climb the corporate ladder and writing the book Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground. Hear about his life as a warrior and leadership coach, but als...
Ep. 56: Gregg Martin: An Army General’s Boldest Move
October 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBGregg Martin was on top of the world as a career warrior in the US Army. Major General Martin had recently completed a Ph.D. at MIT, and he was serving as president of the National Defense University when he was called into the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It was clear to everyone except Gregg that he had a problem. He was relieved of his duties at the university and ordered him to get mental help. Although he didn't want to admit he had a problem, in-patient treatme...
Ep 55: Jeff Lopes: Jeff knows how to live without regret
September 30, 2022 01:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MBAs the founder of multiple successful businesses, coach to high-performing leaders, and host of the top-rated podcast, Jeff Knows Inc., Jeff Lopes has a lot to say on how to not just stay afloat, but thrive in life and business as the world around you shifts. He’s had to navigate the ups and downs, successes and failures of being an entrepreneur, and now he mentors leaders at all levels on how to do the same. You’ll hear: How his son’s cerebral palsy inspired him to change his business mod...
Ep 54: Top Life Principles I Learned in Ranger School
September 23, 2022 01:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBWhen I signed up for Army Ranger School over 30 years ago, I thought I just wanted a challenge. I didn’t know how much I’d be brought to my absolute limits or that I would learn core principles that STILL guide me to this day. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a short motivational video I made for you on the top principles Army Rangers learn that make them able to face anything and get up when life knocks them down. Whether you’ve been in the military or not, these principles wil...
Ep. 53: Celebrating with the TOP 10 fan favorites
September 16, 2022 01:04 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MBIt’s been 1 WHOLE YEAR since the Unbeatable podcast debuted! We’ve introduced you to over 52 amazing people who have overcome incredible odds and have inspired us to push harder, go further, and grow stronger through adversity. Not only have they overcome addiction, admitted past failures, pushed through opposition, and kept going after unthinkable tragedies, but ALL of them have found ways to help others who struggle with the same things they did. In this episode, we’re celebrating the 1-...
Ep. 52: Sherry Eifler: Triumph over identity crisis after major transitions in life
September 09, 2022 01:10 - 44 minutes - 61 MBSherry Eifler didn’t realize it at the time, but when she took off her Army uniform to become a full-time military wife and mom, she went through an identity crisis – one that took her 10 years to understand. But the challenges her military family faced both strengthened her faith and helped her figure out how to help others struggling with their own identity crises. Now she inspires through speaking, coaching, and writing. You’ll hear: What led her to join the Army and become a medical ...
Ep. 51: Mike Abrashoff: The ultimate competitive weapon
September 02, 2022 01:10 - 50 minutes - 93.4 MBWhen Mike Abrashoff took command of the USS Benfold, it was one of the lowest performing ships in the Pacific Fleet. The retention rate was 8%, and accident rates were extremely high. 12 months later, it was the best ship in the entire Navy…. with the same crew! Mike is the author of 3 leadership books, including the New York Times Bestseller It’s Your Ship, and his books are used all over the world to transform organizational cultures in all industries. In this episode, he breaks down his ...
Ep. 50: Lindsey Jacobellis: Never giving up to win Olympic gold
August 26, 2022 01:20 - 58 minutes - 107 MBLindsey is the most decorated female snowboard cross athlete of all time as a 5-time world champion, 10-time Winter X Games champion, and 5-time Olympic competitor. In February 2022, she finally achieved her dream of winning Olympic gold as one of the oldest women in winter sports to ever do so. But in 2012, she suffered a major injury and had to fight to recover, wondering if she’d ever be able to compete again. You’ll hear: What caused her to choose snowboarding over skiing Why she eve...