Playing Injured reminds us that life challenges us all—athletes aren’t the only ones who play hurt. Whether it’s setbacks or unexpected curveballs, our response defines who we are and how we grow. This podcast explores the universal journey of resilience and perseverance, inspiring listeners to face adversity head-on.
Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally, hosts Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy—entrepreneurs and former collegiate athletes—deliver over 100 episodes featuring diverse voices. They explore mindsets, uncover strategies, and motivate listeners to thrive and play through anything.
Send us a text 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/
Send us a text 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: ...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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 C...
Send us a text 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: mykaellbratchett@yahoo.com or IG: @thestr_ggle Support the show Follow Playing Injured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playinginjured/...
Send us a text 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 o...
Send us a text 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/
Send us a text 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 be...
Send us a text 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/...
Send us a text 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" ...
Send us a text 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/...
Send us a text 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.i...
Send us a text 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 scal...
Send us a text 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,...
Send us a text 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/...
Send us a text 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=qMfoBhRZSl...
Send us a text 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/...
Send us a text 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....
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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....
