Podcast Episodes

Antifragile Mindset: Lessons from Quadruple Amputee Tom Nash

Published on 13 hours ago

Brotherhood and Grit Forged in Combat

Ryan Pitts didn’t quit when it mattered most. Outnumbered, wounded, and under relentless fire, this Medal of Honor recipient kept fighting. Ryan shares what combat taught him about grit, why broth…

Published on 1 week ago

Addicted to the Suck: Navy SEAL Rules for Mental Toughness

What happens when a Navy SEAL, a Spartan founder, and a Murph workout collide? You get hard truths about grit, discipline, and why your circle determines your ceiling. Jacob Werksman, Navy SEAL, au…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Hardest Climb Ever: 19 Days on the Dawn Wall

What kind of mindset does it take to train 7 years for one climb? Tommy Caldwell did exactly that before finally conquering the Dawn Wall in a 19-day climb that changed the sport forever. He also s…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Hammer Method: Simple System for Unstoppable Discipline

What would it take to hit ONE MILLION push-ups? Kevin Cullum did it! Not by chasing world records, but by proving the power of consistency, grit, and accountability. In this episode, he shares hi…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Recover Faster, Perform Stronger: Sleep the Spartan Way

Most athletes lose their edge because they don’t recover right. The mattress innovator Jack Dell’Accio reveals breaks down why deep sleep and REM sleep drive peak performance, how pros are using sle…

Published on 1 month ago

How One Officer Turns Showers Into Second Chances

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Matt Prouty, a police officer showing what real community leadership looks like. When Matt Prouty saw addiction and homelessness destroying his community…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Mormon Mission to Hell Week: How Gus Built Unshakable Grit

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Navy SEAL veteran Gus Gustavson for an unforgettable look at what it truly takes to build unshakable grit.   From a small-town upbringing and a Mormon m…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Born Without Arms, Living Without Limits | Jessica Cox

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Jessica Cox, a woman born without arms, yet a licensed pilot, black belt in Taekwondo, and living proof that limits are self-imposed. Together, they expl…

Published on 2 months ago

From Chaos to Clarity: Own Your Mind, Lead Your Life

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with performance coach and father of five, Joe Greco, to talk about what it really takes to build grit in your kids, your career, and yourself. From Spartan-st…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago