Best TRAVIS MACY Podcasts (2025)

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200. Lazarus Lake and Jared Beasley: THE ENDURANCE ARTIST on Barkley Marathons, Big's Backyard Ultra, and Deep Engagement with Athletics and Life 1:41:44

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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 …

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Perfectionism, Purpose, and Letting Go | Sonya Looney on The Travis Macy Show 57:30

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On this special crossover episode of Grow the Good, I'm resharing a conversation with Travis Macy from The Travis Macy Show. - - - - - - - The Travis Macy Show Ep. 195. Perfectionism, Purpose, and Letting Go with Sonya Looney What does it really mean to accomplish something and why doesn’t it always feel the way we think it should? This week, I’m j…

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Idioms Part 18 29:16

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Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about phones, pipes, and carnage! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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16. Across the Alps and Generations: Michael Silitch on Mentorship, Mindset, and the Heart of Skimo 1:06:32

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Cam Smith and Travis Macy sit down with Michael Silitch, a trailblazer in American ski mountaineering whose roots run deep in the Alps and the global Skimo community. Michael shares his decades-spanning journey from racing in Chamonix to mentoring young athletes and what it means to pass the torch while staying in the…

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Voice Notes 34:44

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of leaving and sending VOICE NOTES! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Embracing Life Transitions with Grace and Self-Compassion with Ilene Schaffer 1:04:59

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Transitions are inevitable. Whether it’s becoming a parent, shifting careers, retiring, or simply navigating unexpected change. But why do transitions feel so unsettling, and how can we meet them with more self-compassion and patience? In this episode of Grow the Good, I sit down with my friend and fellow MAPP grad, Ilene Schaffer, to explore the p…

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Homecoming 38:50

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of a HOMECOMING celebration! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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199. Rachel Popelka: The Trailside Doc on PT, Resilience, and A Life of Inspired Adventure 1:16:01

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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, f…

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Shmidgerton, 2B: The B Plots 44:56

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Hello internet! This week's episode is a discussion all about the B-Plots and Side Stories of BRIDGERTON! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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15. Johanna Hiemer: Work Hard & Dream Big with Austrian Skimo SuperMom 56:00

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In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Austria’s Johanna Hiemer, ranked #3 in the world, to explore her journey as an elite ski mountaineer and devoted mom. Johanna shares how she balances racing, training, and raising young children, and opens up about the mental and physical challenges of returning from setbacks. F…

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Sushi 30:33

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SUSHI! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Ask Shmanners 33:59

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Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about keeping cards, wearing white at weddings, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Validation: The Communication Skill That Can Transform Your Relationships with Dr. Caroline Fleck 1:01:53

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Validation is more than just nodding along. It’s the foundation of healthy communication, trust, and connection. And for today’s guest, it could change the world as we know it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Caroline Fleck, licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and author of Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology …

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198. Cory Richards: The Color of Everything 1:21:52

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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”…

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Lee Miller 31:40

1M ago31:40

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Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about artist and World War II photographer LEE MILLER! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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14. Emma Cook-Clarke, Canadian Skimo Superstar 1:07:25

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Emma Cook-Clarke’s journey to the top of the Skimo world is anything but conventional. In this episode, Emma joins Cam Smith and Travis Macy to share how a decade of firefighting, art, and endurance sports shaped her mindset and performance on the global stage. From racing in hand-me-down gear to chasing Olympic dreams, Emma opens up about mental p…

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Fly Fishing 35:33

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of FLY FISHING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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The Mattering Mindset: How to Feel Valued and Add Value | The Mental Training Lab with Pete Kadushin 15:46

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Have you ever achieved a big goal, only to feel something was missing afterward? Or wondered why no amount of external validation ever seems quite enough? Today, I’m excited to reshare a meaningful conversation from the Mental Training Lab podcast, where I sat down with sport and performance psychology expert Pete Kadushin to talk about the powerfu…

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13. The Queen of Skimo: Emily Harrop on Racing, Training, Mindset, and Life 1:03:19

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She’s the reigning queen of skimo—but how did she get here? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with Emily Harrop, three-time overall World Cup champion and one of the sport’s most electrifying talents, for a candid and inspiring conversation. Emily opens up about growing up in a tiny mountain village in the French Alp…

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Road Trips 40:41

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of ROAD TRIPS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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197. Beyond the FKT: Wisdom, Nuance, and ADHD with Jason Hardrath 1:23:20

2M ago1:23:20

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This week on the show, I’m joined by endurance athlete, educator, and record-breaking peak-bagger Jason Hardrath for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about what it really means to pursue big goals and live with intention. Jason is best known for completing 100 FKTs (Fastest Known Times), including the legendary Bulgers List in Washington a…

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Kayaking 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of KAYAKING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Regenerating Our World with Positive Psychology: Insights from IPPA Brisbane 2025 47:53

2M ago47:53

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I just got back from the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress in Brisbane, and I’m still buzzing with ideas that stretched how I think about well-being, purpose, and what it means to truly flourish. This week, we're unpacking the big shifts happening in the world of positive psychology. Specifically, moving from individual o…

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12. Behind the Mic with Catie Friend: Commentary, Community, and the Future of Skimo 1:05:26

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You know the voice—but do you know the story? In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith welcome Catie Friend, the beloved voice of Skimo, for a wide-ranging conversation about her unexpected path into race commentary and what it really takes to bring this quirky, high-stakes sport to life on screen. Catie shares how she went from tot…

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Bloomers 25:16

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of BLOOMERS and Amelia Bloomer! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Why Pursuing a Psychologically Rich Life Beats Chasing Happiness with Dr. Shige Oishi 1:00:16

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What does it really mean to live a rich life? Today’s guest, Dr. Shige Oishi, challenges what we usually think of happiness and meaning by introducing us to the concept of a "psychologically rich life." A psychologically rich life is about collecting diverse and transformative experiences that shift our perspectives and expand our minds, rather tha…

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196. Tour de France Special: Brent Bookwalter on Cycling, Mental Performance, TV Commentary, and More 1:23:27

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This week on the show, I’m joined by former pro cyclist, Grand Tour veteran, Olympian, NBC Sports analyst, and now mental performance coach, Brent Bookwalter. We had a great conversation about life on and off the bike. Brent shares his unforgettable experience helping Cadel Evans win the 2011 Tour de France, reflects on the evolution of team dynami…

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Hoop Skirts 43:45

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the strange and surprisingly dangerous HOOP SKIRTS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Mindfulness in Action: How to Combat Self-Criticism 21:28

3M ago21:28

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Today, I’m taking you along a trail ride, not just through the physical landscapes but through the terrain of our minds. It’s about confronting and managing the self-criticism that often accompanies our high expectations, especially when we push towards big goals in high-performance settings. In this episode, I’ll share how I transform self-critici…

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Tippi Hedren, Part 2 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Hello Internet! This week's episode is our continued biography of TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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11. Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes with Kylee Van Horn 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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What do carbs, cold weather, and cookie-cutter nutrition plans have in common? They’re all on the chopping block in this episode of Skimo Gold. Travis Macy sits down with Kylee Van Horn, sports dietitian, author of Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes, and co-host of the refreshingly honest podcast Your Diet Sucks to cut through the confusion a…

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Tippi Hedren, Part 1 30:29

3M ago30:29

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Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about actress and activist TIPPI HEDREN! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Flourish FM: Resilience, Performance and Growing the Good, with Sonya Looney 50:12

3M ago50:12

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Can you chase high performance and well-being without burning out? In this special crossover episode of Grow the Good, I'm resharing a super relevant conversation with Dr. Jon Beale and Nick Holton from the FlourishFM podcast. On the other side of the mic, I open up about my journey as a world champion athlete, speaker, and coach, and how this purs…

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195. Perfectionism, Purpose, and Letting Go with Sonya Looney 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

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What does it really mean to accomplish something and why doesn’t it always feel the way we think it should? This week, I’m joined by my good friend, longtime pro mountain biker, and mindset coach Sonya Looney for a deep and honest conversation about something a lot of us wrestle with, perfectionism. Sonya and I dive into what it means to strive wit…

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Water Pistols 31:38

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of SQUIRT GUNS! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Redefining Exercise: How Flexible Movement Boosts Vitality and Joy with Katy Bowman & Diana Hill 1:05:57

4M ago1:05:57

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Are your “exercise rules” helping or hindering your joy, vitality, and overall well-being? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this transformative episode of Grow the Good, I sat down with renowned movement experts Katy Bowman and Diana Hill to challenge traditional fitness narratives. Together, we explore how rigid identities around exercise can li…

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10. Tim DeBoom: Ironman Champion and Skimo Aficionado 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

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What happens when an Ironman World Champion trades the lava fields of Kona for the snowy mountains of Steamboat? In this episode of Skimo Gold, legendary triathlete Tim DeBoom joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the evolution of sport, identity, and finding new purpose beyond the podium. T…

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Idioms Part 17 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about coins, feet, swans, and swords! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Mindfulness in Action: Slowing Down the Rush 23:44

4M ago23:44

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Lately, I've been grappling with motivation—questioning what to share, how to show up authentically, and the pressure to always be productive. Let's dive into the emotional and physical toll of constantly hurrying, the societal glorification of busyness, and the importance of setting boundaries to protect our well-being. Together, we'll reflect on:…

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194. Train and Race Like a Pro with Josiah, Sullivan, and Porter Middaugh 1:15:57

4M ago1:15:57

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I’m stoked to introduce you to three incredible athletes and good friends from the Colorado endurance scene: Josiah Middaugh, and his sons, Porter and Sullivan. You’ve probably heard Josiah on the show before — he’s an XTERRA World Champion and one of the most respected voices in endurance sports. Now, his sons are stepping up and following in his …

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Dorothy Draper 32:51

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about socialite DOROTHY DRAPER and her guide to hosting parties! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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9. Griffin Briley: 19-yr-old World Cup star on Training, Racing, Mindset, and Rooming with Cam 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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At just 19 years old, Griffin Briley is already making waves on the World Cup stage—and he’s just getting started. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, Griffin joins hosts Travis Macy and Cam Smith from Europe, fresh off the Olympic test event in Bormeo and prepping for the World Championships in Switzerland. Griffin shares what it’s like to train full-t…

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Media Training 41:01

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about MEDIA TRAINING programs and some tips for being interviewed! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Why Feeling Valued Matters: Creating a Culture of Significance with Zach Mercurio 1:04:59

4M ago1:04:59

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Ever wonder why feeling valued and significant at work (and in life!) matters so much? This week, I'm thrilled to welcome researcher, author, and purposeful leadership expert Zach Mercurio to Grow the Good. Zach dives deep into the critical concept of mattering—the foundational human need to feel significant, seen, and valued by others. Drawing fro…

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8. Pete Swenson, Skimo Legend 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

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Before SKIMO hit the Olympic stage, Pete Swenson was already carving the path. In this episode of SKIMO Gold, host Travis Macy reconnects with one of the sport’s foundational figures in the U.S.—a pioneer whose influence runs deep through the gear, culture, and competitive scene we know today. Pete reflects on his early days transitioning from pro …

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Ask Shmanners 29:11

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Hello internet! This week's episode is another ASK SHMANNERS, full of your questions about napkin folding, bad cooking, and more! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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The Power of Connection: Why Friendship Matters More Than You Think 19:23

5M ago19:23

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We all crave connection—but in the busy shuffle of adult life, it’s easy to lose touch with the very relationships that keep us grounded. In this solo episode of Grow the Good, I’m diving into the topic of friendship and why it’s essential—not just for happiness, but for our health and longevity. I explore why making new friends gets harder after 3…

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193. From David Goggins to Mr. Rogers with Nickademus de la Rosa 1:22:07

5M ago1:22:07

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This episode is a special one. I’m joined by my friend Nickademus de la Rosa—ultra runner, coach, and mental performance consultant—for a powerful, real, and deeply personal conversation. Nick takes us through his journey from being an ego-driven, results-focused athlete to someone who’s learned, through some incredibly hard life experiences, how t…

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Study Abroad 37:30

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of STUDYING ABROAD! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/By Travis & Teresa McElroy

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Mind-Body Mastery: Building Resilience, Flow, and Confidence with Pete Kadushin 1:00:56

5M ago1:00:56

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How do you truly unlock your potential—not just in sport, but in life? In this episode of Grow the Good, I’m joined by Pete Kadushin, performance psychologist, educator, and Manager of Learning and Development for the Chicago Blackhawks. Pete brings over 15 years of experience working with elite performers in professional sports, collegiate athleti…