Brad and Steve discuss how and why dopamine drives our behavior. This episode covers addiction, desire, dopamine “fasting”, and Parkinsons. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and S...
Jul 05, 2023•27 min
Brad and Steve react to Lance Armstrong’s comments on trans athletes, RFK Jr. working out shirtless, and Elon Musk challenging Mark Zuckerberg to a cage match. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the sh...
Jun 28, 2023•45 min
For the second week in a row, Yael Schonbrun joins Brad fo discuss relational flexibility, setting boundaries, personality disorders. OCD and anxiety. This is second of a two part series with Yael. The first episode can be found here. Sign up for Yael's newsletter "Relational" https://thegrowtheq.ck.page/yael You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundednes...
Jun 21, 2023•48 min
In light of a recent Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. podcast, Brad and Steve set out to clear up some of the confusion on out-there public health theories while at the same time addressing the very real imperfections of our current model. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please wr...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min
Yael Schonbrun joins Brad for a discussion on nurturing our relationships: especially while we're busy nurturing our children. This conversation explores counseling, parenting, procrastination, avoidance, sexuality and religion. Sign up for Yael's newsletter "Relational" https://thegrowtheq.ck.page/yael You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on a...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Fresh off a weekend of youth tee ball, Brad and Steve discuss the importance and impact of youth sports; on both the youth and adults. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve ...
Jun 07, 2023•40 min
On today’s podcast, Brad and Steve chat with Adam Bernstein about diet extremism, boundaries, sustainability, and working with Arnold Schwarzenegger. We highly recommend Adam’s new book “You Can’t Screw This Up: Why Eating Takeout, Enjoying Dessert, and Taking the Stress out of Dieting Leads to Weight Loss That Lasts.” You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of G...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Brad and Steve unpack a recent Jordan Peterson tweet as a springboard into a discussion about why and how so many contrarians find amplification on the internet. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the ...
May 24, 2023•38 min
With Brad out for the week, Steve leads a solo podcast addressing the latest studies on exercise. Steve explains relative effort, interval training, strength training, and adjusting to retirement and aging. As mentioned in this episode, Dan John’s book “Easy Strength” can be found at this link. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (O...
May 17, 2023•53 min
Have you ever choked? Following the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Brad and Steve deep dive into the topic of failure. For an extended read, give Brad's article “Infinite Games vs. Finite Games and Giannis's Failure”. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here...
May 10, 2023•27 min
Kate Courtney joins the podcast to talk about her rise as a professional cyclist, her grind mentality, and her pursuit of mastery. Connect with Kate: https://katecourtney.com/ You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In the conclusion of our conversation on Men and Masculinity, Brad and Steve discuss solutions to problems effecting modern boys and men. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Ste...
Apr 26, 2023•51 min
Todays podcast is the first of a two part conversation on Men and Masculinity. In this episode, Brad and Steve identify the problems facing modern boys and men. As mentioned by Brad, Richard Reeves book “Of Boys and Men”. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a r...
Apr 20, 2023•42 min
If big assets to achievement and peak performance are routine, controlling a situation, discipline, and consciousness – those quality can fuel severe mental illness. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover ...
Apr 13, 2023•32 min
What do people get wrong with coaching? What are some thing to look out for when finding a coach? Today’s podcast is all about coaching – from both the coach and the coached’ perspectives. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help ...
Apr 05, 2023•22 min
On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and how it might impact the attention economy of the future. iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstu...
Mar 29, 2023•46 min
Brad and Steve are joined by Gregory Lopez to discuss his medical background, working at Examine.com , and his approach to supplementation. As referenced by Brad, here is the Harvard supplementation study. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple P...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Brad is back with a new squatting PR and Macklemore is back with a new album focusing on the attention economy (as discussed in last weeks episode ). Today, the guys discuss the value of cold plunges, eliminating coffee, and cutting alcohol. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here...
Mar 08, 2023•48 min
Brad hits a PR at the gym and Steve is having his first kid. The guys discuss how advertising affects them and compare how different things are for modern children. As mentioned by Brad at the start of this episode; here's a link to the Ezra Klein interview with Tim Huang . You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard ...
Mar 01, 2023•54 min
Brad and Steve discuss anxiety in teenagers, the attention economy, and the impact of social media. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevema...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min
Hot on the heels of Lebron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, Brad and Steve discuss who the best basketball player of all time is and what makes him so great. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help ne...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min
Today’s episode is all about navigating intimate relationships. Yael Schonbrun talks to Brad and Steve about setting boundaries, reframing your perspective, and practicing empathy with your partners. Yael's new book: Work, Parent, Thrive Yael's podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock Yael on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrYaelSchonbrun You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Sahil Bloom joins The Growth Equation to talk about his baseball and stock market careers, cold plunges, and his upcoming book. Connect with Sahil Bloom: https://www.sahilbloom.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom https://twitter.com/SahilBloom You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Grounde...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Today, Brad and Steve talk about why people fail their resolutions and what we can do NOT to. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness ...
Jan 25, 2023•26 min
Stu McMillan joins the podcast for his second consecutive episode! This conversation dives deep into Stu’s coaching philosophy, “outlier” athletes and their competitive arousal, insecurity, and identity after retiring from professional sport. Connect with Stu: https://www.instagram.com/fingermash https://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1 You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The ...
Jan 18, 2023•52 min
Stu McMillan joins the podcast to chat about his background, coaching philosophy, mentors, and much more. Connect with Stu: https://www.instagram.com/fingermash https://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1 You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts a...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Happy new years! On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss taking a sabbatical away from technology, balancing acceptance with progress, and taking work more seriously. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a special announcement from the Magness household. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here...
Jan 05, 2023•46 min
On behalf of The Growth Equation, Brad Stulberg gives his holiday break sign-off and a few closing thoughts. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and...
Dec 18, 2022•5 min
With Elon Musk taking over Twitter, Brad and Steve reflect on their history on the platform, their move to blogging, podcasting, and much more “inside baseball”. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the ...
Dec 07, 2022•30 min
With another Stulberg child on the way, Brad and Steve discuss Sustainable Progress, Discipline, Rigidity, and Obsession. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here . Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @...
Nov 30, 2022•20 min
