Best Todd Durkin Podcasts (2025)

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GRATITUDE & GRACE | Ep. 454 (Thanksgiving Edition) 28:55

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Happy Thanksgiving week and I know this season upon which we enter is a sacred one. While we want to fill our buckets up with gratitude, peace, and joy, it's easy to be overrun with busy-ness, chaos, angst, stress, and overwhelm. As we head into Thanksgiving week and the holiday season, I wanted to slow things down…take a deep breath… and talk abou…

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Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy) 40:29

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#518 Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If your identity is tied to your results, you’re one bad day away from collapse— and Jim Murphy is here to prove it. The moment you…

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High-Performance Mindset from 35,000 Feet| Ep. 453; 5-Mindset Lessons Enroute to Montana 26:10

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Hello IMPACT SHOW passengers, this is your captain speaking —Todd Durkin, coming to you LIVE from 35,000 feet altitude somewhere between San Diego and Whitefish, Montana! This one's different as I could not contain my excitement enroute to Montana for our annual Mountain Retreat. I just HAD to hit record because my mind was in major FLOW mode and t…

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Todd Durkin Interview—What's Next, Greatest Fears, Building a new Gym & What's Driving Him | Ep. 452 with Travis Barnes 49:23

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Alright my friends—this one's a little different. For Episode 452 of The IMPACT Show, I flip the microphone and let my good friend, business partner and brother in arms, Travis Barnes, take over as host of the podcast. If you don't know Travis, he's the co-founder of IMPACT-X Performance, a fellow Fit-Pro, author, speaker, husband, father, and some…

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The Power of Cognitive Conversions: How to Change Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs 27:59

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#517 The Power of Cognitive Conversions: How to Change Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Ever notice how “less qualified” people pass you? Most men are imprisoned by beliefs they never chose. This episode hands you the key. You don’t rise to …

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The BIGGEST News of My Fitness Career | Ep. 451 [Part 4: The Next Chapter Begins Now Series] 38:55

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My friends… this might just be the biggest episode I've ever done. I mean it. Buckle up, because today I'm dropping the biggest news of my entire fitness career. Yup — you heard that right. After 25+ years of building, growing, evolving, and praying on what's next… I'm fired up to officially announce that I'm opening IMPACT-X Performance San Diego …

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The Endurance Equation: Grit, Faith, and the Long Game with Pathfinder Coach Brian Michel 37:30

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#516 The Endurance Equation: Grit, Faith, and the Long Game with Pathfinder Coach Brian Michel ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Brian Michel couldn’t run a mile… then he ran 100— and built a business rooted in purpose. What if the life that looks “successful” on paper is the one ke…

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25 Lessons in 25 Years: Have You Even Met the Best Version of You Yet? | Ep. 450 (Part 4: Lessons #21+) 45:11

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We're diving deep into the final 5+ lessons from my "25 Lessons in 25 Years" series — and I promise you, this one's going to stir your soul. This episode is all about the next version of you, your habits, your mindset, and how to live your WHY with focus, fortitude, faith, and fire. After 25 years in the trenches — training, coaching, building busi…

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Top 25 Lessons in 25 Years (Part 3: Lessons #11–20) | EPISODE 449 35:35

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WOW—We are back with more of my Top 25 Lessons in 25-years. Today we have lessons #11 through #20 and I believe it's going to light a spark in your soul. These are the lessons forged through years of sweat, setbacks, and success in business, life, and leadership. From how to create deep, internal change… to the power of mentorship, team culture, an…

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25 Lessons in 25 Years: Lessons #1–10 | Ep. 448 (Your Next Chapter Starts Now Series Part 2) 49:40

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We are about to drop some wisdom today! It's amazing how much you learn over two and half decades of life. For today's episode, I was reflecting on 25-years in the brick & mortar space and the many lessons I've learned in the fitness, coaching, sports, and business world and woah…I came up with a lot. These lessons are hard-fought, soul-earned wisd…

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4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence 33:13

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#515 4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What if the missing piece to your success isn’t another strategy, but learning to let go? Confidence isn’t built in the gym or the boardroom, it’s built in how you think when no one’s wa…

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My Next Chapter Starts NOW…[New Series] | Ep. 447 1:00:22

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A few years ago I shared my Reinvention Series that was wildly popular (Ep. 301-306). It shared my 3.5 year period of going through a terribly difficult time that included a debilitating back injury, 2nd knee replacement, sleep apnea diagnosis, being burnt-out, and ultimately exiting Fitness Quest 10 from day-to-day operations. What I realize now i…

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A Champion's Life: These Words Will Change Your Life | Episode 446 Live From Christian Unified High School Chapel 33:27

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This week's IMPACT SHOW episode is something special. I'm coming to you LIVE from Christian Unified High School's Chapel Service where I had the honor of speaking to 800+ middle and high school students. Man, I LOVE firing up the youth and speaking LIFE into the next generation. There's nothing like the energy of a room full of young champions read…

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How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin) 44:44

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#514 How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If working harder was the answer, why are so many high performers burned out, over-caffeinated, and sleep deprived? What if the secret to sustainable …

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An Interview with my wife Melanie: Mental Health, Marriage, Suicide, & What's Next | Ep. 445 56:47

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This week is special. I've got my lovely bride, Melanie Durkin, back on the podcast—and for good reason. September is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this conversation hits close to home. Melanie shares her powerful story of losing her 19-year-old brother to suicide back in 1998, how it rocked her world, and the healing journey that followed. To…

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7 Lessons I Learned in Prison | Ep. 444 with Todd & Melanie Durkin 57:15

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I just got back from prison. Yep—you read that right. Melanie and I, alongside legendary author & philanthropist Bob Goff and the Love Does team, spent a full day inside San Quentin State Prison in northern CA. And let me tell you, it was one of the most powerful, life-changing experiences you could only imagine. Today's episode is raw, real, and f…

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Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges 20:59

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#513 Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You already know what you should be doing— working out, making the sales calls, being more present at home. The problem isn’t knowledge. The problem is execution. In this episode of “Su…

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ENERGY 100: Your Journey from Exhausted to Energized | Ep. 443 with Brett Klika 59:03

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You're in for a very special conversation today. I've got my man Brett Klika back in the IMPACT house. You may remember him from Episode 327 where he shared his raw, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and life after the sudden passing of his wife, Lisa. That was nearly three years ago. And today, Brett's back—and this time, he's bringing some inc…

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How 5 World-Class Performers Turned Failure into Success 22:04

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#512 How 5 World-Class Performers Turned Failure into Success ----- You’re not afraid of failure. You’re afraid people will see you fail. The good news? No one will remember. Success doesn’t happen DESPITE failure. It comes BECAUSE of it. And the research proves it. Success doesn’t come to the man who never fails. That man doesn’t exist. Success co…

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Mindset, Mentors & Multiplying Your Impact | Ep. 442 with Brady Hutchins 32:40

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If you've ever wondered how to fully step into the best version of yourself — before the world even sees it — this episode is for you. One of my mentees, Brady Hutchins flips the script and interviews me on everything from overcoming limiting beliefs, to staying present in every interaction, to finding your God-given purpose. You'll hear raw, behin…

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Writing Your Next Chapter | Ep. 441 with Strength Coach Bennie Wylie 19:34

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What happens when life takes a surprise hard left turn and suddenly you're staring at a brand-new chapter? Do you crumble… or do you rise up and write the next page with faith, grit, and purpose? This week, I sit down with my great friend, powerhouse coach, and brother-in-iron, Bennie Wiley. Bennie and I worked together on NBC STRONG several years …

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Who's in Your Corner? 5 Moves to Win the Fight You're In | Ep. 440 [Spittin' Fire] 14:27

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Ding-ding. Let's get ready to rumble. We are in the octagon today and in the fight of your life. Sometimes life will punch you in the gut. You'll take hits financially, relationally, in business, or in your health. You might even sometimes feel like you're getting knocked out. But here's my question… Who's in your corner? The people you surround yo…

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How Dean King Turned Danger Into Discipline and Storytelling Into Purpose 38:07

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#511 How Dean King Turned Danger Into Discipline and Storytelling Into Purpose ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Dean King got shot at, crossed the Sahara by camel, and still says the real challenge is letting go of control. Comfort is the slowest form of failure, and most men don’t…

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Becoming "Wealthy & Well-Known" with Rory Vaden | Ep. 439 57:21

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Do you often feel called to share your story, inspire others and make a greater impact in the world? If so, you are what we call a "Mission-Driven Messenger." The challenge however is that we live in a world that's saturated with information and chock-full of "influencers" making it nearly impossible to stand out from the crowd. Everyone from stude…

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Deep Thoughts from 35,000 Feet: the Marine Corps, Speaking, & the Highs & Lows of Life | Ep. 438 23:34

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I'm coming at you mid-flight after one of the wildest weeks of my speaking career — and today, I'm giving you a look behind the curtain of what the keynote life really looks like. From missed flights and sleeping on airport benches… to one of the greatest honors of my speaking career: speaking to the United States Marine Corps. This episode is raw.…

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How I Trained My Mind to Stop Avoiding Discomfort 23:07

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#510 How I Trained My Mind to Stop Avoiding Discomfort ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You say you want to grow— but not if it’s uncomfortable. If it doesn’t suck a little, it’s probably not worth doing. Do you want to grow? But do you also want comfort? You can’t have both. In th…

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How This Mindset Coach Discovered More Peace, Energy & Fulfillment | Ep. 437 with Andrew Simpson 1:08:24

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We are flipping the script today. We have my great friend, fellow mindset coach & high performance leader Andrew Simpson back on the podcast. In this conversation, we actually go back and forth on faith, burnout, leadership, mindset, spiritual alignment, and how to build systems that support not just your success… but your soul. If you're tired of …

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From Success to Significance: Building a Life & Legacy That Matters | Episode 436 [Part 3 of 3] 39:56

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Buckle-up boys & girls. Today we are talking about building massive success and significance in your life. This is Part 3 of our series on the 4 S's (Survival → Stability → Success → Significance). And today we're diving all the way in on that 4th and final stage — the one we're all ultimately striving for: Significance. So let me ask you a questio…

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The #1 Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Your Team— With Ross Bernstein 36:25

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#509 The #1 Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Your Team— With Ross Bernstein ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Ross Bernstein has been in more championship locker rooms than most coaches— what he found in them might change the way you lead. You’ve heard of speaking on stages…

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From Stability to Success: Systems, Structure & Soulful Wisdom | Ep. 435 [Part 2: Success Series] 32:03

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Welcome back to the IMPACT SHOW, and you better believe we've got a BARN BURNER of an episode today. This is Part 2 of our powerful 3-part series: Survival → Stability → Success → Significance… and today, we're going deep into what it really takes to move from stability into SUCCESS — in your business, your mindset, and your LIFE. Let me be real wi…

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From Struggling & Surviving to Successful & Significant [Success Series Part 1] | Ep. 434 33:38

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Welcome to Part 1 of the SUCCESS SERIES! I'm really excited to share this series with you as it's going to be pertinent for ALL of us. Regardless of which of the "4-S" phase you're currently in, I believe these next 3 episodes will break down each phase and help you ultimately move to the "Significance" phase of business and life. Today, this one's…

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3 Reasons You Don’t Have Enough Time (and How to Fix Each One) 20:18

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#508 3 Reasons You Don’t Have Enough Time (and How to Fix Each One) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If you're constantly saying “I don’t have enough time,” it’s not because your calendar is full… it’s because prioritizing the wrong things. I’ve worked with hundreds of high-achievi…

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Old Dog, New Tricks: Fitness Industry Icon Greg Justice on American Ninja Warrior at 63-years old | Ep. 433 48:48

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Buckle up for one heckuva inspiring episode today as I sit down with my dear friend, legendary trainer, author, and now AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR…Greg Justice. Yep—you read that right. At 63 years young, Greg recently stepped onto the Ninja Warrior stage and showed the world what's possible when faith, grit, and years of consistent deposits into your …

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HALFTIME 2025: Your Locker Room Pep Talk to Finish the Year STRONG | Episode 432 46:33

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Huddle up! It's halftime of 2025—and I've got one question for you: Are you winning the 1st half of 2025…or are you getting your tail-kicked? And are you ready to dominate the 2nd half of 2025? If so, I have a barn-burner for you today. In Episode 432, I'm coming at you full force with a locker room style pep talk that I hope will light a fire in y…

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How Anthony Robles Built Unstoppable Confidence (With One Leg and No Excuses) 25:36

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#507 How Anthony Robles Built Unstoppable Confidence (With One Leg and No Excuses) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY They saw a disability. Anthony Robles saw an opportunity– .and he’s got the medals (and scars) to show for it. He was born without a right leg. Doctors had no answers…

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From Coach to Novelist: Martin Rooney on Reinvention, Risk & Red Pens | Ep. 431 with Martin Rooney 1:11:22

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Strap in—because this episode is an absolute ENERGY EXPLOSION. In this week's episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends and legendary coach and speaker, and now fiction author Martin Rooney, as we talk about personal reinvention, mindset, creativity, and his newest bold adventure: writing a thriller novel. Yep—you read that right. Martin's…

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13 Lessons from the Pathfinder Retreat That Will Transform Your Next 30 Days 21:08

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#506 13 Lessons from the Pathfinder Retreat That Will Transform Your Next 30 Days ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY 22 men walked into the Pathfinder Retreat. What they left with wasn’t what they expected. What happens when a room full of high-performing men— entrepreneurs, executiv…