Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Matt Crossman about doing hard things and the reason it is important to face challenges outside your comfort zone. Matt is passionate about the topic of developing grit and discipline. We talk about how shared suffering in a group environment forges deep relationships. Matt has been a journalist for 27 years and has written for a variety of publications including NASCAR.com, Success Magazine, and Cowboys and Indians Magazine. Matt h...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Jeffrey Harris. Jeff was diagnosed with Achalasia on Dec 25, 2018 and did not eat solid food again until Dec 25, 2019. He endured 365 days of living on protein shakes and sleeping in a chair while serving as a CEO and doing many endurance events. When it comes to self-discipline and enduring hard things, he has learned some lessons and openly shares. Jeff is a US Marine Veteran, rare disease survivor, and elite athlete. Jeff is curr...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Ryan Michler. We discuss the importance of developing a growth mindset which enables us to be better leaders, parents, and have better relationships. Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraq Combat Veteran, and the founder of Order of Man . Ryan was raised without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong, ambitious, self-sufficient men has negatively impacted society. He believes many of the world's most...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Larry Hagner. We discuss being a good father, how to stay focused in your relationships, his high performance habits to dominate the day and a variety of topics around being a good father and a good man. Larry is the creator of The Dad Edge Podcast. Featured as one of the top dad podcasts on iTunes, the show has received over 5 million downloads. Larry is the author of 2 bestselling books. He has featured some of the most elite huma...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Colonel (R) David Fivecoat on how to develop and grow your grit. After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, U.S. Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. He now blogs, speaks, coaches gritty leaders, and helps develop gritty organizations. A native Ohioan, David Fivecoat resides in Columbus, Georgia. The book Grow Your Grit: Overcome Obstacles, Thr...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text The holidays can be a stressful season where a great demand is placed on your time and resources. There are high expectations to put on the best dinners for a large number of people and pressure placed on everyone to be happy and joyful. Knowing there will be chaos and being calm in the storm is a winning approach to thriving through the holiday season. The first half of the podcast is me providing x3 strategies to help you navigate the holidays. The second half is a Graduate Warr...
Nov 24, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text In this episode, I have a great conversation with UFC Champion Frank Shamrock. Frank "The Legend" Shamrock is an American mixed martial artist (retired), entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist. Shamrock was the 1st to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired as the 4-time defending undefeated champion and the #1 ranked UFC fighter in the world during his reign. He was named "Fighter of the Decade" for the 1990's & holds the world record for the fastest...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, we talked about the topic of Relationship Boredom over x2 airings of the “The Graduate Warriors” radio show on 97.9 FM KFBD. The Graduate Warriors is a non profit organization founded by Wileen Becker and Dr. Charles Quinn. Their mission is to help military veterans suffering from PTSD and combat veteran suicide by providing hope, education, and materials. In this episode, they invite me to discuss the importance of enduring happiness on their weekly radio show. O...
Nov 10, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Lorenzo Valdivia. Lorenzo Valdivia is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and is now the CEO of Force Multiplier Self Defense Systems and host of the Force Multiplier Podcast where he discusses defensive tactics and mindset for first responders. He invited me on his podcast to discuss the importance of discipline and having a warrior mindset. We discuss the importance of making disciplined self care and time manageme...
Nov 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text In this episode, I host a race recap with Team Odlaw, Outlaws from the RAGNAR Bourbon Chase Road Relay from Clermont to Lexington, KY October 15-16, 2021. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a collection of bourbon whiskey distilleries located in Kentucky . The Kentucky Bourbon Trail features 37 distilleries and began in 1999 as a way to bring tourism to Kentucky. The RAGNAR relay is a running event in which teams of 12 crazy people run roughly 200 miles—from point A to point B—on city ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with former Navy Seal William Branum. During this conversation we discuss his military career, biggest challenges of becoming a Navy Seal, Military Transition, thoughts on the current situation in Afghanistan, and his entrepreneurial venture with Naked Warrior Recovery. Williams is the Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responders. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text Are you happy with your life? Let's reflect. This is a series of questions to help you determine what parts of your life are happy and what may need some focus. What makes you happy? Be honest. Think about all areas of your life. What makes you happy at work? What makes you happy at home? What makes you happy with friends and family? What makes you happy when you are by yourself? What do you love to do? What would you do with your life today if you were not afraid of failure? What...
Oct 13, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Captain Erin McShane of the U.S. Army. During this conversation we discuss her military career, the struggles she overcame obstacles, challenges and failure to become the 2nd female in the Army to graduate both Ranger School and the Sapper Leader Course. We discuss military transition and how to continue service beyond the uniform. Erin is the Author of “Shave Your Head”, a book to help people prepare for the rigors of Ranger School...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text In this episode I have a conversation with Colin McConnell, a visually imparied photographer who was riding his bike across the country when his bicycle was stolen in my town. When I reached out to see if he needed help, he agreed to come on the podcast and share his story. Colin McConnell as a visually impaired photographer from Detroit Michigan. He chose to ride his bicycle around the United States to step out of his comfort zone and put positivity out on social media. Collin ha...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text In this episode, I was asked to come on as a guest on the The Lions Guide Podcast hosted by- Dale Walls. We have a great discussion on the book, A Man’s Search for Meaning, which has impacted our lives and we feel is a must read. This book is a life changing book and the #1 book on the topic of finding Clarity and meaning in life. If you read only one book this year, read this one. It is gripping and a book that I could not put down. Viktor Frankl’s book, A Man’s Search for Meanin...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text In this episode I take you with me on the 2021 March to the Arch event in St. Louis which took place on Saturday, 09/11/2021. The March to the Arch is a 21-mile memorial walk, founded by Bo Drochelman, that has become an annual tradition since 2002. The march begins in West St. Louis County and concludes at the base of the Gateway Arch. The walk begins at 9:11 a.m. on every September 11th. I interview participants on where they were on 9/11, how their life has been affected, and w...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Kris Levy. Kris is a veteran, winepreneur, wine lover and world traveler. Kris specializes in helping wine brands build communities and relationships with their consumers. Kris practices what he preaches with his own wine club, where he helps local wineries tell the story behind the wine during his monthly wine club member call. During this conversation we discuss how he started his military career, his love of wine, how he manages ...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mike Erwin where we discuss our thoughts and feelings on the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and how to maintain a positive outlook despite the circumstances. Mike shares how he maintains his edge and positive outlook, some of his daily high performance habits. We discuss how Team Red, White, and Blue was founded and the future of the organization and some highlights of his books: “Lead Yourself First” and upcoming book: “L...
Sep 01, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Command Sergeant Major Michael Burke about his perspective on what is currently happening in Afghanistan. It has been difficult watching the devastating news from Afghanistan and processing the negative emotional feelings of the event. Mike Burke shares his thoughts and insights as a veteran of the conflict with 6 deployments. We discuss how to process our emotional feelings and how to channel our emotions in a positive way. Michael Burk...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text In this episode, I describe why we lose our motivation when pursuing our goals. Have you ever known deep down that you should be eating better, maybe you should be exercising more? Have you ever thought that maybe you should be spending more time with your kids? You know you should be spending mohard-to-geth your partner... but you don't? Your actions don't match what you are doing? Maybe you feel that your career has flatlined, you are in a plateau? You worked hard and then flatl...
Aug 18, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text In this episode, we tell the tale of our epic journey climbing The Middle Teton Mountain. What was supposed to be a 12-hour day turned into a 19-hour day and nearly turned into a serious situation. We discuss the challenge of climbing the peak, the life lessons learned, and why it is good to Do Hard Things. Guests include Scottie and Gabbie Hobbs, Greg Cruz, and Lacy Priesmeyer. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Yo...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Dustin and Tonya Johnson. Dustin and Tonya are a husband and wife POWER COUPLE who are both certified nutrition coaches, relationship experts, founders of Vikings and Vixens, and Amazon best selling published authors of the book: How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle. They live a nomadic lifestyle who are in the process of selling everything they own for the 2nd time in their lives to live in a self-converted school bus and begin a nation...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text In this episode I discuss the importance of establishing a solid morning routine. I outline my favorite 7 rituals to help me dominate the day and the 3 habits you need to avoid. I provide the tactics to help you regain control, mitigate overwhelm, and take command of the day. The book “The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod is a great resource to help craft your own routine. DOWNLOAD my 14 page PDF Guide: “The 7 Morning Rituals To Win The Day” here: https://www.jaytiegs.com/pl/21475182...
Jul 28, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Sex Coach Andie Renae. Sex is often an uncomfortable topic for most people. We have a great discussion about Andie’s early life and how she entered the adult entertainment business as a dancer and escort, managing her own escort service. She discusses how women get into the business and how she ultimately broke away from it. She now uses her knowledge and experience to help couples open their lines of communication, improve their se...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text In this episode I describe my experience with the EPIC 150, gravel cycling race. I discuss my point of view on why doing difficult and challenging things is good for you and provide a recap of my experience leading up to the event and provide a race recap of my experience. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Your feedback is important to me and it would also take less than 60 seconds and make a difference in getting ...
Jul 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text “Yoga is a martial art you do against yourself”- Nic Gregoriades In this episode I have a great conversation with Abi Carver, founder of Yoga15.com. We have a great conversation about her life, what inspires her, and how she went from working as a magazine editor to chasing her charmed life moving abroad and creating Yoga15. Abi gives us insight on her teaching methodology and how she designed it for busy athletes who want to mitigate injury and improve importance. The Yoga 15 vid...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text When was the last time you spent a whole day alone with your child, with no electronic distractions, while enjoying a fun activity and meaningful conversation? This powerful question is in the book The Family Board Meeting. In this episode I provide a tactical tip from the book “The Family Board Meeting” you can utilize to connect on a deeper level with your children. You can also use the method with your partner or other friends and family. If you enjoy the podcast, would you ple...
Jun 30, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Chris Moynihan. We discuss fatherhood, the challenges of being a foster parent, striving to be a good man and backpacking. Christopher Moynihan is a Construction Superintendent in the greater Salt Lake City area, he also spends time as a backpacking coach and guide as the owner of Bexar Outfitters. He is a proud husband and father, and a former foster parent. Chris is an enthusiastic rucker, and enjoys time in the mountains as a bac...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In this episode I have a great conversation with Nicki Steinman who shares her perspective an insights, both the positive and some of the hardships of military life as a spouse. Nicki was born and raised in southern Wisconsin. She is married to SFC Jeff Steinman and has been living the Army lifestyle for the last 13 years. During this time, Nicki became an RDA ( registered dental assistant) and is continuing her education in psychology where she has aspirations of becoming a denta...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode, I discuss why Personal Development is important and why you need to make time for it. One of my favorite quotes is “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” -Abraham Lincoln. The takeaway is that the sharper you are in mind, body and spirit, the better equipped you are to execute tasks, and handle life’s challenges. I describe a simple framework I learned to maintain balance in the critical areas of life that enhan...
Jun 09, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
