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072 - Navigating Our Inner Selves: A Lesson from George Saunders
On today's episode of The Coach Up, Clay revisits a conversation he had with the award-winning author George Saunders, about navigating the different parts and versions of our identities that show up…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
071 - Debunking Masculinity Myths & Redefining Modern Manhood
In recent years, the idea of masculinity has undergone a cultural and societal shift. Though the evolution was much needed and long overdue, it has left many men uncertain of where to turn for positi…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
070 - "Don't Shoot Yourself with The Second Arrow"
"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." You've probably heard that one. It's not the most useful phrase. There are a lot of really difficult or tragic situations where your pain is going to be a…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
069 - What Dying Can Teach Us About Living (with Dr. BJ Miller)
We're all going to die. (Gulp.) We know this—and we all share it—but death remains taboo, as do so many of its accompanying experiences: grief, suffering, vulnerability, and loss of mental and physic…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
068 - A Mindset Shift to Make Your Life Easier
The psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm argued that there are two fundamental orientations we can bring to the world: a having orientation and a being orientation. The difference between the two…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
067 - How to Stay Motivated for the Long Haul
When times get difficult, people often turn to sport and fitness to help. It's a way to build confidence and mental strength, and an outlet for frustration. But if that's why you get into athletics, …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
066 - The Coach Up: 5 Rules for a Better Routine
There's plenty of information out there about the "best" routine for your morning, your night, and every time in between. Of course, as we always say, there is no "best" anything. What works for one …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
065 - The (Underrated) Mental & Physical Benefits of Walking
We all know walking is good for us—but just how good is it, exactly? Today we go deep on running's more leisurely and oftentimes less celebrated (dare we say underrated?) cousin. What are the aerobic…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
064 - The Coach Up: How to Exercise in the Heat
If you’re someone who lives in a place with seasons (or decided to travel somewhere especially warm) you might be slogging through heat and humidity during your workouts these days—particularly if yo…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
063 - A World-Class Violinist's Tips for Peak Performance (with Hilary Hahn)
Hilary Hahn first picked up a violin when she was 3, and made her major orchestral debut at 12. Now in her forties, she has spent four decades playing, and more than thirty of those years playing wit…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago