Adrian Ballinger is a British-American certified IFMGA / AMGA mountain guide , certified through the American Mountain Guides Association and a sponsored climber and skier. Ballinger is the founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions, and has been guiding full-time for 25 years. He has led over 150 international climbing expeditions on six continents, and made 18 successful summits of 8,000m peaks . He is known for pioneering the use of pre-acclimatization for commercial expeditions as early as 201...
Mar 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 273
Kelly Lynn Adams is a life coach who has gone through her own transformation. She is very talented and can help others make the necessary pivot needed when fear holds you back. Great episode to kick off the year and help you achieve your goals.
Feb 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 272
I met Kenton Cool on Mt EVEREST in 2021. He is an amazing and talented Englishman who has scaled MT EVEREST 14 times with no end in sight. He guides clients all over the world and had scaled most of the major peaks out there. This is a super engaging conversation w/ Kenton on where he has been, his philosphy on life and where he's going in the future.
Feb 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 271
Shane Jacobson is the CEO of the V Foundation which was started by Jim Valvano and ESPN in 1993. Jim V is a former coach who had won a national championship for NC State and later became a broadcaster on ESPN calling basketball games. He got a brain tumor and in his last speech, echoed those words, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” Today, Shane is carrying on his legacy to raise money and awareness to eventually defeat all forms of cancer. Shane talks about how they are doing this and his ass...
Jan 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 270
Yuriy Boyechko is the CEO and President of Hope for Ukraine. It's a non-profit, set up to help all the people of that country who have been displaced with food, water, clothing and shelter. We had a great chat talking about their mission, challenges and where the war is going. Tune in...
Dec 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 269
Shawn Richardson went through a bumpy road a few years ago and was left with, where do I go from here? The mountains came calling and she has now turned her passion into a career while reaping the benefits of being in the outdoors and helping to solve various mental health issues. You never know when failures can turn into opportunities. Go Shawn go...
Dec 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 268
This podcast was a wonderful opportunity to speak with film director, Nancy Svendsen, about her 10-year passion project covering the remarkable life of Pasang, a Nepalese climber. She documents the obstacles Pasang had to overcome to climb Mount Everest and become the first Nepalese woman to climb the highest mountain in the world. Fascinating chat learning what she lived for—and ultimately died for.
Dec 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 267
The U Conn football team went 4-44 the last 4 years prior to Jim Mora showing up. He turned the football team in 2022 going 6-6 and being selected to play in a bowl game against Marshall. How do you change the mindset of young men who only know whats its like to lose? Listen to Jim Mora on how get got his players to believe and buy in to have a championship mindset. Amazing turnaround...
Dec 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 266
Nate Boyer is an incredible American. He served in the Green Berets for 8 years, then decided to go to college at the University of Texas and then walked on the football team where he was the starting long snapper. Although he got a quick workout with the Seahawks, he has gone onto greater things. He spent two years on a passion project creating MVP, the Movie. It reflects what he has done for athletes and ex military vets who are looking for true meaning and purpose after they are done either p...
Dec 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 265
Tom French is an American mountaineer who I have climbed with on Mt Vinson in Antartica, Cotapaxi in Ecaudor and Mt EVEREST in 2021. Unfortunately, Tom didn't make it to the top in 2021 due to a cyclone storm but reset his mind and came back strong in 2022 and got it done. Tom talks about his facinating tale of how he was able to pull it off.
Nov 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 264
I recentlyy met Mike Tomczak at an NFL Golf Event. I had remembered him from his playing days against the Bears, the SuperBowl Shuffle and his time at Ohio State. He had a great career playing 16 years and has continued to stretch himself with many different ventures he is involved with. The best part is his relationship with Youngstown State where he remains active with the school and football team.
Nov 18, 2022•32 min•Ep. 263
I had a fantastic chat with an old buddy from college that is now, along with his brother Eric is running Nordstrom. Certainly no small feat. We talked about running the family business, how he earned what he has become, his family, charities he supports and his favorite hobby beyond sports, playing in a band. Pete is a great guy who just gets it. Happy for him and his success. Listen to this episode as you can learn so much.
Nov 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 262
This is an amazing story of a former pro soccer player that is now using his former skills to organized camps around the world particulary in Turkey to help displaced girls via soccer. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Iran, Afghanastan, Iraq for the persecution of their religion or normal freedoms we take for granted. Through organized Soccer camps, Joe has provided structure to give them confidence to do whatever is possible with limited resources.
Oct 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 261
Jesse Bradley: From professional soccer player to almost dying from an allergic reaction to a malaria shot, Jesse talks about his redemption and life's purpose. He is now a pastor in the great state of Washington and has been on a journey to serve others. Catch his energetic spirit about overcoming adversity and finding his way.
Sep 16, 2022•39 min•Ep. 260
Amazing conversation with Kristin who is from Norway and attempting the climb the 14 highest mountains over 24,000'. What an accomplishment. She just got off off K2 and the other mountains in Pakastain and now has 3 left? Will China let her into the country? Tune in and find out...
Sep 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 259
Don Munson is the voice of the Clemson Tiger. He tells us how he rose to the top of the broadcasting game and how he has been blessed to call 2 national championship football games and how Dabo Sweeny has made a difference. #clemson #footall #podcast #conversation #nationalchampionship
Aug 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 258
Tom House was a professional baseball player, turned baseball coach and now has transitioned himself into the guru of teaching NFL Quarterbacks the 4 principles of achieving at a high level. Facinating interview of how he has gotten the best of Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and many others to excell well into their 40's. Here is the full episode transcribed. Hey, everybody's Mark Pattison. I'm back again with another great episode of Finding Your Summit, all about people overcoming excuse ...
Aug 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 257
Miles Burris: transitioning from the NFL to the acting world and thriving.. He was drafted as a Raider and played 3 years before finding his new passion and career. Learn what he did to discover his new path and what he's excited for about the future. https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingYourSummitWithMarkPattison https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/finding-your-summit/ https://twitter.com/MarkPattisonNFL https://www.facebook.com/NFL2SevenSummits...
Jul 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 256
Matt Warren: Singer / Songwriter with multiple hits had to go through rehab to find his greatness. Everybody's Mark Pattison, I'm back again with another great episode of finding your summit, all about people overcoming adversity and finding their way. Can't wait to jump into today's guest, who certainly fits that bill. But before we do, I want to direct your attention to my website, www dot mark pattison nfl dot com, and I've got my film Emmy Award Winning Best Picture searching for the summit....
Jul 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 255
Terry Ahola: Made the US SKI TEAM from 82'-84 but got injured which derailed his Olympic dream but he picked himself up and has transitioned into a successful lilfe
Jul 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 259
Chris Long Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, has over 250 podcasts, and a proud Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest Chris Long, Founder of NFL Defensive End & WaterBoys.org. Chris shares about his transition from the NFL to philanthropic work.
Jul 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 253
Kristin Harila Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, has over 250 podcasts, and a proud Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest Kristin Harila, a Norwegian Mountaineer, Climber, Skier, and Runner. She holds the distinction of climbing both Mount Everest and the Lhotse summit, at the same time. In the podcast, Kristin shares her experience of climbing many summits. She also tal...
Jul 01, 2022•31 min
John Foley Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, and Emmy Best Picture Award Winner talks with guest John Foley, Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, High-Performance Expert, Bestselling Author, and Gratitude Guru. John shares about mindset on how to go about life especially when negative things happen. Als...
Jun 24, 2022•35 min
Ryan Travis Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Ryan Travis, the director, and the producer. He discusses the film/project they have done together called ‘Searching for the Summit”.
Jun 17, 2022•36 min
Colin Henderson Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, and has completed 250+ podcasts on amazing people doing incredible things talks with the guest Colin Henderson, CEO, Master Your Mindset, Mindset Coach, Speaker, 9x Author, and Podcast Host. Colin is going to talk about what it takes to be a champion and to win and do all those things. Also, Mark’s...
Jun 10, 2022•35 min
Jimmy Fortune Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Jimmy Fortune, a Musician, Songwriter, and an American Country Music Singer from Nelson County, Virginia. He shares his story of how he joined ‘The Statler Brothers’, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After ‘The Statler Brothers’ retired, Jimmy continued to perform as a s...
Jun 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 248
Tyler Tisdale Podcast In today’s episode of ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Tyler Tisdale, a Singer/Songwriter from Hattiesburg, MS. Ride Records Recording Artist, who shares about his musical journey. Tyler also discusses some of his songs and the inspiration behind all of them.
May 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 247
Rick Mirer Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Rick Mirer, the NFL Football player. He shares his journey of football, discusses his wine business, and how that business is supporting his foundation.
May 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 246
Chad Hennings Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Chad Hennings, US Air Force Fighter Pilot, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Author, and Entrepreneur. He is sharing his journey of making it through from a farm boy to the Academy flying jets being drafted to play in the NFL, postponing that to fulfill a commitment, and then finally playing ...
Apr 29, 2022•31 min•Ep. 245
Thomas R. Williams Podcast In today’s episode of the ‘Finding your Summit’ podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest, Thomas Williams, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist. He talks about his journey as an Athlete and shares his take on mentorship.
Apr 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 244
