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In this conversation, Doug Mayer shares his experiences in trail running and the development of his business, Run the Alps. He discusses the beauty of the Dolomites, the transition from a career in radio to a life centered around trail running, and the emotional and physical challenges of endurance sports. Doug also delves into the creative process behind his graphic novel, 'The Last of the Giants,' and how the lessons learned from ultra-running can be applied to everyday life. The importance...

In this episode, I sit down with fellow endurance coach Joe Howdyshell and elite athlete (and Olympic hopeful) Cam Smith for what turned into a true badass class on endurance training, mindset, and long-term athletic development. Joe is the author of Badass Class, and this conversation dives deep into the big-picture principles that actually move the needle—without getting lost in spreadsheets, buzzwords, or social-media noise. We talk about why general training lays the foundation for everyt...

This week Liz Humphreys (founder of the non-profit, Mind What Matters) and I sit down with Dr. Dani Cabral, founder of BrainLove, to talk about one of the most hopeful and exciting areas in modern medicine: the reversal and prevention of cognitive decline. Dr. Cabral combines functional medicine, neurology, and lifestyle design to help patients facing Alzheimer’s and dementia reclaim their vitality and brain health. We discuss her journey from traditional healthcare to creating a more holisti...

On this episode, I sit down with pro mountain biker and endurance powerhouse Hannah Otto to talk about the mental and physical strategies that fuel her remarkable performances from setting FKTs on the Moab Triple Crown to racing in the Lifetime Grand Prix and World Championships. Hannah shares how she’s built a life around adventure and purpose, balancing the technical and tactical side of elite racing with the mindset tools that keep her grounded and thriving. We dive into her journey from t...

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, author, and former professional musician Gary Trosclair to explore what it really means to have a driven personality and how to take the wheel instead of letting it drive you. Gary’s work, The Healthy Compulsive Project, sheds light on obsessive-compulsive personality traits (OCPD) and how the same tendencies that push us to achieve can also cause stress, rigidity, and disconnection if left unchecked. We dig into how perfectionism, control, an...

I'm honored to be joined again by Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, athlete, and author of ROAR and Next Level. Stacy is a leading voice in women’s performance, and her groundbreaking work has reshaped how we think about training and fueling across the female lifespan. We dig into the science behind why “women are not small men,” covering everything from the menstrual cycle to perimenopause and menopause, and how those changes impact hydration, recovery, and performa...

For our 200th episode, I’m honored to welcome two legends of the endurance world: Lazarus Lake, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons and Big’s Backyard Ultra and author Jared Beasley, whose new book The Endurance Artist dives deep into Laz’s life and legacy. We talk about what it really means to chase the impossible, how pain and discomfort shape us, and why the “Danny’s” of the sport (everyday athletes who rise beyond expectation) are so inspiring. Laz shares lessons from a life...

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and athlete Rachel Popelka better known on Instagram as The Trailside Doc. Rachel is a remote physical therapist, an expedition adventure racer, and an ultra runner who’s carved out a life full of bold choices, resilience, and inspired adventure. We talk about her unconventional path into endurance sports, from starting with a 5K to finishing multi-day expedition races, and how she built a career helping athletes stay strong and recover smarter. Rachel...

In this episode, I sit down with adventure photographer, filmmaker, and author Cory Richards to talk about his remarkable new book, The Color of Everything, and the very human terrain that comes with chasing big mountains and a meaningful life. We dive into bipolar disorder how the creative “up” can be followed by a paralyzing “down,” why “balance” might be something you measure across a lifetime, and the simple, daily pillars Cory uses to stay grounded. Cory talks candidly about hypers...