Best Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas Podcasts (2025)

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Imperfect Harmony - Tenacity - What Does It Mean To Be Tenacious? - With Austin Douglas 42:02

9h ago42:02

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are asking "What does it mean to be Tenacious?" Being Tenacious, has been an approach I have personally taken within my journey of Pursuing The Impossible. Persistant, Persevering, Unyielding, Relentless. Let us discuss what Tenacity means, how we can implement it, and what impact it can have on your journey to …

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Imperfect Harmony - Kindness - In a World of Seemingly Constant Chaos, Be A Beacon of Light 1:03:52

6d ago1:03:52

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, I wanted to discuss a topic that had impacted my life just a few days ago, in such random fashion. This absolutely lit a fire in me to share the many acts of kindness that I have experienced over the years! Why should we be a light in these seemingly darker times? Because we can, and should. Who can we possibly imp…

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Imperfect Harmony - Stability - How Can We Achieve Stability with Our Emotions? With Austin Douglas 49:18

15d ago49:18

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Welcome to The Impossible! Stability in our emotional foundations. How can we engage and achieve stability with our emotions? Let us approach this question with a few lessons that Austin has learned when pursing a more enduring foundation of emotional stability. We tackle some negative emotions that can and will crop up in our lives, and talk on ho…

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USPC Para Nationals - Giving the Platform to All Lifters - with Johnny Layne and Clayton Workman, Ep. 95 52:52

22d ago52:52

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The United States Powerlifting Coalition has set the standard for a federation which has wholly dedicated themselves to providing the very best experience for the lifter possible, and subsequently, they are one of the fastest growing federations in the country. Today, on The Impossible Podcast, USPC CEO Johnny Layne and Monsters Bent Barbell Owner …

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Imperfect Harmony - Recovery - Two Years Can Make A World of Difference - With Austin Douglas 46:21

29d ago46:21

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Welcome to The Impossible! We are beginning a new series Imperfect Harmony, where we shall follow the journeys of Matt and Austin finding balance in their lives after treatment. Today, Austin will cover how he approached the idea of recovery in 2023, to now in April of 2025. Time can really make a difference, but we shall explore more about how per…

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Building Gratitude in the Face of Impossible Challenge - w/ Childhood Cancer Survivor Allison Berry, Ep. 93 1:55:44

1M ago1:55:44

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Allison Berry was diagnosed with a rare form of Rhabdomyosarcoma, and battled through surgery, chemotherapy, and worst of all, radiation. Emerging triumphant from this never-ending fight, she rebuilt her Life, rediscovered who she was; she got engaged, she made plans to return to school, she signed up to run the Columbus Marathon, reclaiming her at…

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The Impossible Mind - Using the Mind to Drive Performance when the Body Fails - w/ Matt and Austin 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

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We've all been in those moments where we feel our body has failed us. Whether from tragic health diagnoses or failed athletic performance, there's times when the body leaves us feeling betrayed and empty. There will be times when the body fails; it is inescapable. Yet, the Mind, when used properly, has Potential far beyond the limitations of the bo…

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Discovering Life - Your New Story Starts Here - With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 91 47:40

2M ago47:40

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Welcome to The Impossible! As Austin steps into a new chapter, or an entirely new book, he gains a more evolved perspective on this world. A trip that he felt needed, turned into the opportunity of a lifetime. We discuss how to make the most from a seemingly Impossible situation, like the one Austin faces. Starting another round of remission, life …

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Defining Reality - A Philosophical Exploration of The World We Think We Know - with Logan Reynolds 2:07:42

2M ago2:07:42

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Logan returns to the show for the third time now, having completed his Master’s Degree and defending his Thesis. In this episode of The Impossible, he expands on what he has called “the most important idea he will ever have.” Using Science, Religion, and Philosophy he defines reality as we experience, and takes it one step further to explore even t…

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Mastering Life - Establish Priorities and Dominate Your Challenges - with Tim Kashorek 2:25:58

2M ago2:25:58

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Tim Kashorek is a Cancer Survivor and Pro Powerlifter. He has returned to The Impossible Podcast to discuss his strategies for executing at the highest level in every area he pursues. From being a father, to serving his community as a Police Officer, to performing as an elite athlete, Tim has many high level priorities to serve on a daily basis. Ti…

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Parts Unknown - Gratefulness - When Fighting to Integrate Back Into Daily Life - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 88 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, Austin will be discussing his time with practicing gratefulness. After going through 6 days of life-threatening chemotherapy, he finds himself in a state of integrating back into daily life. An adventure that becomes more and more challenging after each relapse. But he learns that being thankfu…

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This One Thing is what Wakes Me Up Every Morning - Arnold Classic Q&A - w/ Matt Hill 41:55

3M ago41:55

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This year, Team Impossible will be at the event, and we will be partnering with Monsters Bent Barbell and USPC to promote the world's FIRST Para-only Powerlifting meet taking place this summer 2025. In honor of the Arnold Classic, we did a Q&A to answer your questions and get your input on the direction we're moving with this show. In this episode,…

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Lifting Others - Building Strength for Life that Transcends the Platform - Curtis Miller 1:59:46

3M ago1:59:46

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Curtis Miller is an Elite Powerlifter, Coach, Father, Husband, and one of the most genuine guests we've been honored to bring on this show. Curtis discovered a passion for strength sports early in life that led to totaling 2,000 lbs in powerlifting competition at 242 lbs body weight. Beyond the platform, Curtis has continued his Strength journey, b…

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Glory Isn't Pretty - How One Finds Solace In The Road To Recovery - Parts Unknown with Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 85 1:10:41

3M ago1:10:41

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Welcome to The Impossible! In Todays episode of Parts Unknown, we are taking a dive into what the mind and body battle through, when faced with the Impossible. Matt and Austin explore what it means to Be Impossible, but taking a moment to find your humanity. In periods of suffering, we strive to make the best of that situation. Yet, there are times…

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The Road to the Olympia - A Champion's Mentality - with Jaden LaCaria 2:21:06

4M ago2:21:06

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In 2022, Jaden was on the cusp of earning his IFBB Pro Card when he completely tore both quad tendons simultaneously. In the coming months, he endured 5 surgeries, multiple infections, and setback after setback; all of this after becoming one of the strongest athletes of all time. Jaden grew up in a small town in West Virginia, and quickly develope…

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Navigating The Storm - Parts Unknown - How We Can Fight To Stay On Our Two Feet - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 83 44:15

4M ago44:15

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Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, we talk about my time going through the six days of chemo for my bone marrow transplant. We build into how the preparations were going, both at the hospital, and in my mind. What it took to grasp the situation at-hand. Let us take a dive into the storm that I fought with; before, during, and af…

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Risk and Reward - Parts Unknown - Learning How to Manage the Risks Taken In Times of Vulnerability, With Austin Douglas, Ep.82 35:35

4M ago35:35

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today in Parts Unknown, we follow the path of this past month for Austin and his recovery and acclimation to the world again. This period of time was crucial for him, in re-introducing his immune system to the world around him. We needed to challenge the boundaries of which were set at the beginning, for this period of re…

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How to Build Those Around You By Building Yourself - A Life Without Limits - with Cat Lang-Bigley, Ep. 81 2:19:34

4M ago2:19:34

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From a young age, she didn't feel called to walk the same path as so many around her. Cat was called to business, and movement, and the body/mind connection we all have that is responsible for so much of our growth... And Cat pursued these callings relentlessly. There were times when she was out of money, with a broken down car, with no home, yet s…

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How to Build Self Value and the Antidote to Negativity in Your Life - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 80 52:17

4M ago52:17

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The single greatest shortage in the world today is Self-Value. So many influencers on social media attempt to spark others to take action by attacking their flaws and using shame to drive their growth, but this system doesn't work for most people. Growth and self mastery is a skill that is best fueled by developing an immense amount of respect for …

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Parts Unknown - Renewal And Looking Forward To This New Year, With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep.79 58:38

5M ago58:38

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Welcome to The Impossible! And Happy New Year! Renewal. As we enter the new year, we set goals for a potential that we intend to achieve. But how can we genuinely find ourselves at that point, living within the potential that we see in ourselves? Austin faces a renewal in how he approaches life, both temporarily here with a immune reset, and in the…

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Parts Unknown - Recovering From The Harshest Chemotherapy Treatment I Have Faced, With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we have Austin returning from his Bone Marrow Transplant! We have begun the recovery phase from the harshest treatment regiment of chemotherapy, that he has ever faced. December 7th was the last day of treatment, yet he still fights with the side effects to this day. With this episode, Matt and Austin take you on a…

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Persevere with a Smile - How You can Overcome any Darkness in your Life - with Jennifer Workman 1:15:08

5M ago1:15:08

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She was 13 miles into her first Half Marathon, deep in the pain locker, dehydrated, exhausted, and ready to finish... Then Jenn heard the words "What if we ran across the Finish Line?" Jenn immediately put on that trademark smile, faced all of the Darkness in her life, and took a step... and another, and another, until she was running again. And sh…

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Welcoming Pressure - Using Life's Challenges as a Catalyst for Growth - w/ Matt and Austin 42:21

6M ago42:21

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The time has come, Austin is entering the beginning days of his stem cell transplant... And this chemo could kill him. This week on The Impossible Podcast, we explore the Mindset it takes to be able to willingly sit in a chair and allow life threatening medications to enter your veins. It has far more to do with the person you allow yourself to bec…

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Failing Beautifully - How to Leverage Failure as Part of your Journey - with Austin and Matt, Ep.75 42:07

6M ago42:07

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"If you're not regularly Failing, you're not truly innovating." - Elon Musk Failure is a crucial aspect of any pursuit, yet it can tear down and wreck the Mind, ultimately setting us off course if we allow it. In this week's episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin explain how to welcome failure as a sign you are pursuing something truly …

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Embracing Fear - Creating Purpose from Life’s Darkest Moments - with Matt and Austin, Ep. #74 57:50

6M ago57:50

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“Where there is Fear, there is your Task.” - C.G. Jung, Letters to Warner S. McCullen 1956 Fear is a very real and present aspect of each of our lives, yet so many spend their entire life in the pursuit of escaping it. We have certainly faced our own times of attempting to escape the fear and pain of our darkest moments, and it brought nothing but …

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Parts Unknown - Weathering the Storm of Chemo - Preparing for a New Battle w/ Austin Douglas 33:26

6M ago33:26

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we hear of how the last day of chemotherapy in the consolidation period went for Austin. This period is originally planned for 2 cycles, but it could be turned into 4 cycles if the cancer is not backing down. We shape up for a big finish for this period, in hopes to begin the Stem Cell Transplant in December! Thank…

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Survivors Mindset - We Decide How To React In Times of Adversity - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 72 49:22

6M ago49:22

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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are discussing how Surviving Cancer, is not just making it through the day. The Survivors Mindset is realizing the adversity set before you, is how you make a difference for you and everyone around you. And at the Survivors Event at the Belpre Cancer Center today, November 7th, will be the showcase of the true p…

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Parts Uknown - Cycle One Day Eight of Treatment - With Austin Douglas, Ep. 71 34:58

7M ago34:58

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Welcome to The Impossible! Returning is an episode from our series Parts Unknown, with Austin Douglas. Cycle one, Day eight. More chemotherapy to treat, and so, the fight continues. We recount how the session went from Austin’s perspective, with a deeper look into what place a caretakers role must also endure. Thank you for listening, and as always…

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The Race Of A Lifetime - How JD Did The Impossible - Matt Hill and JD Wright, Ep. 70 1:02:10

7M ago1:02:10

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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we discuss with JD about his completion of the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon! JD was returning with a mission, and that was to complete the marathon within the time limit, and he accomplished much more than that! Let us hear how preparations went going into the weekend, and how he set a new …

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We Never Fight Alone - Our Community's Journey with Childhood Cancer - Melissa and Mike McIntyre, Ep. 69 3:03:09

7M ago3:03:09

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Join us this week on The Impossible Podcast to hear the story of BraylynStrong. It is the story of a young man, a close knit family, and most of all, an incredibly strong Community who has banded together to battle Childhood Cancer from every angle. In this episode in our series highlighting stories of those who have battled Childhood Cancer, Mike …

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Parts Unknown - The Beginning of Treatment - Facing Harsh Realities In the Heat of Battle - With Matt Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 68 1:06:32

7M ago1:06:32

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Welcome to The Impossible! Matt and Austin take a look back at the beginning of treatment for Austin and his second relapse. We discuss some details of the treatment, as well as some details for what had occurred on the first day of treatment. Things had taken a turn for the worst, with Austin reacting to the very medication he is requiring to save…

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My Thoughts On My Cancer Relapse - A Telling of Another Relapse In My Cancer Relapse - With Austin Douglas, Ep, 67 39:53

8M ago39:53

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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we take a journey into Austins thoughts on relapsing for a second time now in his cancer remission. We have been here before, But our enemy has become stronger and wiser. So we must act swiftly, and intently. Let us push towards this storm with ferocity and unwavering determination. Thank you for listening, and as …

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Cancer Does Not Define You - How Living To Your True Potential Can Change The World - With Leo and Natalie Zambori, Ep. 66 1:51:04

8M ago1:51:04

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Welcome to the Impossible! Leo Zambori was facing an Impossible challenge when diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 5. Something many children unfortunately have to face. Now, after being cancer free for over 5 years, Leo has not looked back and intends on leading a life of Being Impossible! We get a closer look here into how he lives his life in …

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Her Memory Lives On - My Daughter Ava’s Story - Traci Nichols, Ep. 65 1:34:02

8M ago1:34:02

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She first noticed it when her daughter crawled up the steps and said she couldn’t walk. Traci’s instinct knew then, it was a brain tumor. Ava was 4 years old when she was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and terminal brain cancer, and the initial prognosis came back conclusive; there were no treatment options. Fortunately, thanks to Traci and her husban…

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Until There is a Cure - Navigating Life with my Kids through Cancer - Desni Crock, Ep. 64 1:41:48

8M ago1:41:48

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As a young mom on the brink of a new career, Desni Crock was suddenly faced with the words every parent dreads to hear… “Your Child has Cancer” Those words forever changed her life, though, in some ways you may never expect. After fighting for several years with her first child, she was pronounced Cancer-Free, but as we all know, the battle didn’t …

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Times of Uncertainty - How We Can Continue to Improve Our Lives, In Times of Adversity and Uncertainty, Ep. 63 44:46

8M ago44:46

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Welcome to the Impossible Mind! We continue the Adaptation Series with How we can work continuously on bettering our life, and ultimately the lives of others. We have many opportunities every day, to be a positive force for good. We can choose to be clouded by our uncertainties, or we can choose to be a bright and shining column of positivity. Let …

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Charging Into The Storm - A Recap of the Cedar City Half Marathon! With Austin, Ep. 62 47:10

8M ago47:10

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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we recap how the Cedar City Half Marathon in southern Utah went for Austin! We may have set a Personal Best, we may have faced some challenging obstacles. But Ultimately, we found favorable winds in the storm of pushing the boundaries we set in front of ourselves. Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossibl…

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Adversity - How Austin Faces the Storms of Cancer - Austin Douglas, Ep. 61 39:21

9M ago39:21

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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we do not have the best of news to share with you all. Austins Cancer has returned for a second time. What does this mean? What treatment options are there? Do we have choices in treatment, or is our hand forced? Austin discusses what options we have. But he also discusses how he approaches this egregious hand deal…

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Giving Hope to Those Who Need it Most - Becoming a Children’s Champion to Help Kids Battle Cancer - Matthew Hill, Ep. 60 45:04

9M ago45:04

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In 2013, I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive Childhood Bone Cancer. I lost my leg to this disease and endured months of intensive chemotherapy. Throughout this journey, even though there was great hardship, I was blessed to witness some of the very best of humanity as a community came together to help me battle this disease. And by the end o…

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Building Your Mindset - Unlocking the Key to Everything - Powerlifting Meet Recap w/ Matt and Austin, Ep. 59 1:49:46

9M ago1:49:46

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"Your Mindset is the Key to Everything You want in Life." Austin and Matt have both battled disease and toxic therapy that has left their bodies broken. They have battled through pain and addiction that left their spirit lifeless, in constant search of escape from the past. Yet, they have both learned to overcome this and so much more through one s…

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The Impossible Mind Pt. 5 - How You Continue The Battle, In The Depths Of The War Against Your Former Self, Ep. 58 26:50

9M ago26:50

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Welcome Back to the Adaptation Series, The Impossible Mind. Today, we are discussing what it is like while in the middle of the battle you have waged against your former self. How impactful moments can be during these times. And how you react to them. Covering some personal experiences, we can get a glimpse into how dark some moments can be. But Ho…

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The Impossible Mind Pt. 4 - Why Building The Best You, Serves The Community Best - With Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas, Ep. 57 59:17

9M ago59:17

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Welcome back to Adaptation Series, The Impossible Mind. Today, we have the return of Matt and Austin together, discussing what service means to us and Team Impossible! On the journey of Doing The Impossible, we must strive to support our communities in some facet, to move everyone in a positive direction. Join us in this discussion for how we think…

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The Impossible Mind Pt. 3 - With What We Plan To Achieve, We Must Surround Ourselves With Great Individuals, Ep. 56 33:55

9M ago33:55

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Here we are again, sharing our experiences in Unlocking the Impossible Mind! Today, Austin discusses the next steps in your process of adapting to an ever-changing world, surrounding yourself with incredible and Impossible individuals. As you are on the journey of building the Impossible You, you will find yourself becoming more selective of who yo…

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Update: Austins Remission and Training For A Marathon, Ep. 55 44:04

9M ago44:04

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Hello and Welcome to the Impossible! Today we are diving into an update for Austin and his journey in Remission. A journey, that has been plagued with a maelstrom of unanswered questions and uncertainty. We also find out where he is with training for the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon on October 20th. Thank you for listening,…

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The Impossible Mind Pt. 2 - This Journey That We Take, Every Day Matters In Pursuit Of The Impossible Ep. 54 41:13

10M ago41:13

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Here we are again, sharing our experiences in Unlocking the Impossible! Today, Austin discusses the next steps in your process of adapting to an ever-changing world, keeping yourself accountable to achieving your greatness! He shares some tips as to how you can approach the self-accountability, which is required for the evolution of your self-disci…

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Risking It All - Our Relentless Pursuit of The Impossible - What You Haven't Heard About Matt's Story, Ep. 53 1:00:36

10M ago1:00:36

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When he was 18 years old, Matt was diagnosed with a rare pediatric bone cancer. He endured 9 months of brutal chemotherapy, had his right leg amputated, and nearly lost his life to multi system organ failure. But what you haven’t heard is how this journey broke him. And not in the way you might expect. In this episode of The Impossible, Matt gives …

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Living Your Message - Healing Internally to Conquer Life’s Greatest Challenges - Micalyn Harris, Ep. 52 2:22:52

10M ago2:22:52

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Micalyn Harris was 25 when she was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma. Suddenly, her perfectly normal life she had built shattered, and she did everything she could to cling to its remains. After surviving a year of intensive chemotherapy, she was pronounced “Cancer Free,” and she hoped to put everything behind her, returning to normal life… But Life h…

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The Impossible Mind - How We Can Build Our Future With A Little Planning Ahead - w/ Austin Douglas, Ep. 51 40:26

10M ago40:26

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Join us in this series "The Impossible Mind" where Matt and Austin breakdown how they built and utilize this mindset in Pursuit of the Impossible despite the severe challenges they face. This week, we have Austin on the breakdown of how we can build a strong future, with a pen and a piece of paper. Talking about the differences in how goals can be …

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The Impossible Mind - Building Adaptations to Flourish in an Environment You Cannot Control - w/Matt & Austin, Ep. 50 1:15:02

10M ago1:15:02

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An Adaptation is the process by which an entity changes to be better suited to its environment." This is the biological definition of our "Be Impossible" message, and it couldn't ring more true. Join us in this new series "The Impossible Mind" where Matt and Austin breakdown how they built and utilize this mindset in Pursuit of the Impossible despi…

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Building Hope in the Dark - How a Mother and Daughter Battle Mental Health Challenges Together - w/ Emma and Danielle Haines, Ep. 49 1:41:02

11M ago1:41:02

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This week, Emma and Danielle return to share their unique perspectives on their battles with mental health challenges. Emma and Danielle were extremely close growing up for most of Emma's life, but when she started to face mental health challenges, it put an intense strain on their relationship. Join us for this episode to learn how they were able …

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