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118. Josh Spence is a former MLB pitcher, and was the 29th Australian to play Major League Baseball. Josh chats about making his debut, the mental toughness one needs to be a successful relief pitcher, and his new mentor program, Built Baseball. www.builtbaseball.com Spotify Apple

117. Justine Kish is American MMA athlete competing in the UFC. Justine chats about her first experiences learning Muay Thai, who motivates her, and her most recent win in the octagon. Spotify Apple

116. Hannah Stratton is a talented actor and singer from Northern Ireland. Hannah chats about her West End debut, her experiences on stage and why “Zombie” is an important song in her life. Spotify Apple

115. Tabarie Henry has represented the US Virgin Islands twice in the Olympics. Tabarie chats about his Olympic experiences, and his new love of coaching. Spotify Apple

114. Haley Daniels is a competitive canoeist with her eyes set on the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Haley chats about the unique training locations around the world, and the steps she takes to sharpen her mental toughness. www.haleydaniels.ca  Spotify Apple

113. Thanh Le is an American MMA competitor currently fighting on the ONE Championship circuit. Thanh chats about his beginnings in martial arts and how he mentally pushes on during challenging moments. Thanh also provides food & drink recommendations for his home town of New Orleans. Spotify Apple

112. Venla Hovi is a three-time Finnish Olympian in Ice Hockey. Venla chats about her favorite Olympic memories and how she things differently in her new career as a coach. Spotify Apple

111. Alexander Hendrickx is a member of the Belgian National Field Hockey team. On today’s episode he chats about the challenges of joining a new team, his favorite memories of the World Cup, and how he gets into the optimal mindset before a match. www.alexanderhendrickx.com Spotify Apple

110. Taro Daniel is a professional tennis player on the ATP tour. Taro chats about how living in multiple countries has shaped his life, some of his favorite memories of the tour, and the experience of defeating one of the top ranked players in tennis. Spotify Apple

109. Brejae Washington has a stellar softball career at the University of Texas. Brejae played professional in the states before becoming a sports media fashion designer. Brejae chats about her time at UT, what she learned from her professional teammates, and how she finds creativity for her fashion career. Spotify Apple

108. Daniël Wedemeijer is talented BMX Park cyclist with Red Bull, and has had a creative and successful career in the sport. Daniël talks about how his parents locked up his bike prior hie first contest, how he plans the tricks for each event, and where the idea for his Amsterdam Canal backflip came from. www.danielwedemeijer.nl Spotify Apple

107. NHRA Top Fuel Driver Shawn Langdon joins the show. Shawn chats about how he maintains consistent reactions times, some of his favorite races, and the extra challenges that come with coaching his nephew. NHRA Profile Spotify Apple

106. Today’s guest is the incredible and dynamic Joshua Spodek. He is a 3X TedX speaker and bestselling author, and holds a Phd in astrophysics and an MBA from Columbia. Joshua has a unique philosophy on life, and has created many simple rules to enable himself to have an optimal life. Joshua shares some of his stories, and describes how he has become an environmental leader. www.joshuaspodek.com Spotify Apple

105. Amber Leibrock is an MMA fighter from the Bay Area in California. Amber chats about how MMA has transformed her life and some her favorite aspects of training. Spotify Apple

104. Two-time US cross country skier Sadie Bjornsen joins the show. Sadie chats about growing up in skis and how she stays mentally tough through the grueling endurance challenges. http://www.sadiebjornsen.com Spotify Apple

103. Happy Anthony Bourdain Day! Shane Kruchten is a US Military veteran and MMA athlete. Shane chats about taking the leap of faith in starting his athletic career, and how he has powered through his struggles with PTSD. Spotify Apple

102. Rebecca Lafferty is a multi-talented performer from Scotland. Recently, she has been seen in the Bat Out Of Hell musical in the UK, and previously was part of Les Miserables in the West End. Rebecca chats about getting prepared for roles, and her wonderful ability to jump between accents. Spotify Apple

101. It’s hard to pinpoint Dave Cornthwaite‘s actual career, he is a man who does a little bit of everything. He is an author, an adventurer, a public speaker, but most importantly, he is doer. He is a yes man, and he lives by the philosophy that everyone should say yes more often. Dave has created a Yes Tribe in hopes of motivating others to be more active. Dave is currently undertaking Expedition1000, a 12 year plan to undertake 25 one thousand mile journeys using non-motorized transportation. www.davecornthwaite.com Spotify Apple

100. Trevor Dion Nicholas currently is one of the lead performers in the Hamilton UK musical. Previously, Trevor was the Genie, in the Aladdin Musical. Trevor chats about music, performing, and his newest album, Your Fears Will Not Be Soothed. Spotify Apple

99. Dr. Anna Kennedy OBE is an educator and founder of the Anna Kennedy Online charity program. Anna has created two schools to support individuals with autism disorders, and has provided resources and education to families around the world. For her charitable works, she was appointed an OBE in 2012. www.annakennedyonline.com Spotify Apple

98. Jenny Duncalf played Squash professionally for an amazing 20 years. Jenny chats about how she physically endured the challenges, and the mental toughness needed in order to succeed. Spotify Apple

95. Komal Uzair is only the second woman from Pakistan to summit the 7,000 meter Spantik Peak. Komal chats about the importance of inspiring more women from Pakistan to seek out sporting and adventure opportunities. Komal also shares the story of her unique self talk that helped her reach the summit. Spotify Apple

94. Mauricio Nader is one of the most accomplished musical performers from Mexico. The concert pianist talks about his early musical education, some of his favorite performances, and the amazing honor of being featured on a stamp! www.mauricionader.net Spotify Apple

93. Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist in the British Special Forces, served an astounding 82 months deployed. He is a leadership and resilience expert, and has worked with Fortune 10 & FTSE companies. Spotify Apple

92. Cheryl Bernard is one of the most successful curlers in Canadian history. She chats about her experiences in two separate Olympic games, her charity work, and her transition into the broadcast booth. www.cherylbernard.com, Spotify Apple

91. Cathy O’Dowd is a climber, author and public speaker. She was the first woman to summit Mt. Everest from both the north and south routes. Cathy has been seeking out opportunities for adventure throughout her entire life, and constantly looks for the unexpected. www.cathyodowd.com, Spotify Apple

90. Endurance adventurer Charlie Walker talks about his inspirations for travel. Charlie has traveled several endurance trips, including 43,000 mile bike ride across Europe, Asia & Africa, and a 1,000 mile walk across the Gobi desert. www.cwexplore.com Spotify Apple

89. Dr. Jenny Rankin is a Fulbright Specialist for the US Department of State, has delivered almost 200 keynote presentations, and is the author of several books. Dr. Rankin chats about her educational career, and the process that goes into writing a new book. www.jennyrankin.com Spotify Apple

88. Neha Aggarwal – Neha Aggarwal, the first female table tennis from India. Neha talks about the 2018 Olympics, her time studying at Columbia, and her desire to help India increase their amount of athletes performing in the Olympics.  Spotify Apple

87. Collegiate ski coach Adam Verrier returns to the show! Adam talks about how technology has enhanced cross country skiing and some of the challenges with making sure the athletes do not overtrain. Spotify Apple

86. Author Chip Walter‘s new book, Immortality, Inc, explores the science behind our quest for immortality. Chip has had a stellar career creating screenplays, writing nonfiction & producing documentaries. Chip is incredibly intelligent, and has a unique & diverse background. On today’s show he talks about his new book, what he enjoyed about screenplay writing, and his time as one of the earliest producers at CNN. www.chipwalter.com Spotify Apple

85. After suffering a spinal cord injury, RAF airman Luke Delahunty turned to several new types of sports, such as hand bike and indoor rowing. Luke has participated in several Invictus Games and is a successful public speaker. Spotify Apple

84. Sian Rogers, a goalkeeper for Aston Villa joins the show. Sian talks about the added pressure of being a keeper, how the national team inspired her, and some of her early motivations in the sport.  www.avfc.co.uk Spotify Apple

83. Kadryr Toktogulov was the former Kyrgyzstan ambassador to the US & Canada. Kadyr chats about his interesting life as an ambassador, how the Soviet Space program influenced his career, and what the top food choices are for Bishkek. Spotify Apple 

82. Nuraini Arsad is an environmental scientist & writer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nuraini helps explain carbon footprints, gives helpful sustainable travel recommendations & talks about some of the best places in Malaysia to visit. www.tejaonthehorizon.com Spotify Apple

81. The acting career of  Gordon Griffin, M.B.E. began in the 1960’s, and he has appeared on may television shows and movies. Gordon has found a second and successful career by recording over 900 audiobooks. To top that off, for years his charming voice was featured in the London Underground, as he welcomed you to different stations, and pleasantly cautioned you to “Mind The Gap, Please”. www.gordongriffin.com Spotify Apple

80. Jamilah Muhammad is a journalist for Spectrum News Kentucky. Jamilah chats about her time at Ohio State University, some of the challenges that come with her career, and where she finds creativity. Spotify Apple

79. Camille Herron has several Ultra world records, including most miles run in 12 & 24 hours. Camille talks about the differences between closed and open races, how music helps her run, and about her Ultra coaching.  www.camilleherron.com Spotify Apple

78. Charles Ward is a former professional basketball player, playing in several leagues around the world. Charles chats about life as a professional, including some of the unique courts and leagues he played in, and how he adjusted to new teams. Spotify Apple

77. Karts & Lolo stop by to chat about their upcoming record breaking Yukon2020 expedition. The adventurous duo will trek all 2,000 miles of the Yukon river during their 60 day journey. Karts & Lolo chat about where the idea came from, how they plan to leave no trace, and how they have been preparing mentally and physically. www.yukon2020.com Spotify Apple

76. Gina Lewandowski is a midfielder for Sky Blue FC. Following a successful career at Lehigh University, Gina played for 12 years in Germany, spreading time between FFC Frankfurt, and Bayern Munich. Gina chats about having the confidence to move overseas, some of her favorite memories of Germany, and how her training has changed, allowing her to continue her career back in the US. Spotify Apple

75. Mark Eglinton is a successful writer from Scotland. Mark primarily has focused on biographies and recently his newest book Reboot, a co-write with football legend Michael Owen, was named as a finalist for the Daily Telegraph 2020 Sports Book Awards selection of best autobiography. Mark on Amazon  Spotify Apple

74. Professional stunt pilot Patty Wagstaff drops by to talk about an early crash helped motivate her as am aviator. Patty also discusses how stunt piloting opened up new opportunities around the world. www.pattywagstaff.com Spotify Apple

73. Pulitzer Prize winning author Dionne Searcey chats about her memoir, In Pursuit of Disobedient Women. Searcey, a writer for the NY Times, was the 2015 West Africa bureau chief and reported on Boko Haram. Searcey talks about the challenges she faced in Africa and why she favors unconventional situations. https://www.nytimes.com/by/dionne-searcey Spotify Apple

72. Kristin Marushka talks about her life as a fitness competitor. Kristin talks about the process show preparation and her role of coaching others to reach their fitness goals. Spotify Apple

71. Travel writer & photographer Heather Wharram describes her exploration project. A website devoted to the beautiful outdoors of Canada. Heather explores dynamic spots in nature, and takes gorgeous photographs along the way. https://explorationproject.org Spotify Apple

70. Chuck Wichert is long time air traffic controller in Washington DC. Chuck chats about some of this experiences in the US capital, as well as some of his other postings, including time spent in Japan & Dubai. Spotify Apple

69. Jordan Clark, an all-rounder from the Surrey County Cricket Club joins the show. Jordan chats about how he stays mentally & physical ready, what is like playing in Australia, and how it feels to be part of the storied Surrey club. Spotify Apple

68. At the 2018 NCAA track & Field championships, Kendall Ellis rose to fame by running an astonishing come from behind anchor leg to vault USC into the team title. Kendall has also won gold in the 4X4 at the World Championships and has her sights set on the next summer Olympics. Spotify Apple

67. Nicholas McCarthy is an international concert pianist, and a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London. Nicholas has performed in concert halls around the world, despite having been born with only one hand. He is a talented and inspirational musician, who has also become a successful public speaker. http://nicholasmccarthy.co.uk Spotify Apple

66. Amanda Busick is a multi-talented journalist covering the NHRA on Fox Sports. During her prolific career, Amanda has worked with a wide variety of sports, and on today’s episode Amanda chats about the challenges that come with studio shows recorded on location, how she uses curiosity to her advantage, and the boundless wonders of ranch dressing. https://www.amandabusick.com Spotify Apple

65. Lysanne Richard has one of the most interesting and adventurous lives of anyone on Earth. Lysanne, is a professional cliff diver in the Red Bull circuit. Prior to that, Lysanne was a performer with several circus companies, including Cirque du Soleil. In today’s remarkable episode, Lysanne chats about her life and the unique mindset that she has created to be an artistic & successful performer.  www.lysannerichard.com Spotify Apple

64. Kelly Collins is half of the creative spirit behind Sissfit, a fitness brand created to inspire, empower and educate individuals to lead stronger more fit lives. Kelly started the business with her sister, and in today’s episode Kelly talks about the challenges that come with starting a new company. Kelly talks about the vision that started it all, as well as the difficulties in creating a phone app. http://www.sissfit.com Spotify Apple

63. Travel writer Stephanie Micallef joins the show to talk about growing up in the wonderful, yet small country of Malta. Stephanie give us her top locations to visit, as well as some of the top food Maltese food choices. https://livinlikestef.com Spotify Apple 

62. New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron joins the show. Marc, is the author of several different series, including taking over the Jack Ryan – Tom Clancy thrillers. Marc’s newest book is Stonecross. marccameronbooks.com Spotify Apple 

61. Tremendous episode featuring aviation safety investigator, David Gleave. David talks about his unique career, and the accuracy of airline crash investigations. David recounts one exceptional tale of a runway closure, along with some of the many challenges that come with his profession. Spotify Apple 

60. Michael Goldschlager is a successful concert cellist from New York City, now residing in Australia. Michael chats about what his thoughts are while performing, why he chose the cello, and how he uses meditation in his daily life. Spotify Apple 

59. Acclaimed theatre director, Laurence Connor from London, joins Any Given Runway. Some of Laurence’s directing credits include, School of Rock, Joseph, Miss Saigon, Les Mis & Phantom of The Opera. Laurence led the production of the 25th Anniversary show of Phantom at the Royal Albert Hall. www.laurenceconnor.co.uk  Spotify Apple 

58. Kestin Howard, a voice over actor, joins the show to talk about his interesting career. Kestin chats about how he fell into the career, what makes for a memorable voice, and the work that goes in the preparation for each character. Spotify Apple

57. Corinne Hall is an all-rounder for the Hobart Hurricanes. Corinne drops by the show to talk about how it feels to watch women’s cricket grow, how her training has changed over the years, and finally, Corinna talks about her unique artistic project. Spotify Apple

56. Andrea Watson, a journalist from Atlanta, joins the show. Andrea chats about the confidence needed to move to a new city, how she fosters trust, and what she loves about Atlanta. Spotify Apple

55. Bella from Passport & Pixels is a travel photographer and writer. She joins the show to talk about her recent trip to Antarctica as well as some of her other incredible trips. Spotify Apple

54. Film director, screenwriter, and producer Zack Bornstein joins the show. Zack has created content for Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Kimmel Live & Comedy Central. Spotify Apple

53. Kyle Waddell represented Team GB in Curling at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Kyle joins the show to talk about his life, and what makes Curling such a wonderful sport. Spotify Apple

52. While in high school, Mona Dixon was homeless, and stumbled upon the Boys & Girls Club as a way to find success. Less than 4 years later Mona was being honored in the Oval Office for being the National Youth of the Year. A tremendous story that will inspire all. Spotify Apple

51.Talented Scottish performer Kelly Mathieson is currently in the role of of Christine Daaé in the Phantom of The Opera in London. Kelly chats about the pressure of performing such an iconic role, where she found inspiration while in Vienna, and how she is staying upbeat during this difficult time. Spotify Apple

50. Paul Germinaro has been a leader of young men for the last two decades. As a football coach, he shares his philosophies on motivation and caring about others. Spotify Apple

49. To call Andy Torbet an adventurer would be an understatement. Andy spent 10 years in the British Special Forces, specializing as a paratrooper and served in the underwater bomb disposal unit. Andy is a professional skydiver, deep sea diver & accomplished climber. Andy has been featured on the BBC, and Fully Charged on Youtube. Spotify Apple

48. Samantha Achterberg is the US representative for the Modern Pentathlon in the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Samantha chats about the unique events in her sport, her success at the Pan Am games, and how she has remained positive while her Olympic dream is on hold. Spotify Apple

47. Holly Budge is an adventure photographer from the UK. She is the first woman to Skydive Everest, and is a summiteer of the mountain as well! She is a public speaker and has also founded How Many Elephants, which raises awareness of the African Elephant crisis. Spotify Apple

46. Adam Milstead, is an MMA fighter from Pittsburgh. Adam joins the show to talk about his thrilling fights in the UFC, what inspired his MMA journey, and his love for the outdoors. Spotify Apple

45. Manchester’s Finn Christo rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in 2013. Finn joins the show to talk about this incredible athletic feat of endurance. In the conversation, Finn chats about some of the challenges he faced, along with some of his fondest memories. Spotify Apple

44. Michele Smith has had quite the legendary career in softball, beginning with a storied collegiate career at Oklahoma State, followed by two Olympics, and culminating with a 16 year professional career in Japan. Currently, Michele also has had a remarkable career in the broadcast booth, where she currently serves as the lead softball analyst at ESPN. Spotify Itunes

43. Charlene Bourlon is a talented journalist from Paris, who covers rugby all around the world. Charlene talks about some of her experiences with the sport, and some of the things she has learned from travel. Spotify Itunes

42. Maryam Raya, an international concert pianist chats about her career in music. She talks about her musical upbringing, how she uses adrenaline to help her rehearsals & how English literature has helped her as a musician. Spotify Itunes

41. Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian, a, dual citizen, has represented both Jamaica & the United States in bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics. She celebrates her diversity, and wants others to do the same. Jazmine was a member of the first women’s bobsled team for Jamaica, and has played an important role in the development of the women’s team in Jamaica. Spotify Itunes

40. Shawn Best II, a professional bull rider talks about how he mentally prepares himself for his dangerous profession. Shawn also chats about some of his successes and his love of horses. Spotify Itunes

39. In the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Derek Redmond epitomized the meaning of Olympic spirit. During the semifinals of the 400m, Derek severely tore his hamstring, knocking him to the track. Determined to finish, Derek hobbled the rest of the race on one foot. With a 100 meters left, his dad raced from the stands to assist Derek, creating an indelible image that would live on in perpetuity.  Spotify Apple

38. Sarah Hagen a former professional footballer with Bayern Munich, FC Kansas City & the Orlando Pride. Sarah chats about her professional career, her time with the Women’s National Team and how she overcame cancer while in high school. Spotify Apple

37. Erik Hightower, a paralympic athlete from the United States joins the show. Erik talks about his athletic career, how he first started racing and his love for cars. Spotify Itunes

36. Stunt & Drift Driver Michelle Westby talks about her exciting career behind the wheel. Michelle chats about some of her memorable days traveling the world performing car stunts & drifting. Spotify Itunes

35. Muneesh Jain stops by the show to talk about how baseball saved his life. During a prolonged period of depression, Muneesh used baseball as a reason to get out of bed and get moving. Muneesh traveled around the US to visit all 30 MLB parks in 3 months. Spotify Itunes

Ep. 34 – Dual citizen & professional car racer Dion von Moltke joins the show. Dion talks about the physical toll racing takes, some of his favorite tracks, and about his new role as a coach. Spotify Itunes

Ep. 33 -Megan Cranley recently returned from her Peace Corps assignment in Indonesia. Megan talks about her experiences teaching English, some of her favorite parts of Indonesia, and what it was like hearing that her two year commitment was going to end early. Spotify Itunes

Ep 32 – Tanya Cracknell, better known as the Grime Violinst joins the show. Tanya, talks about her musical influences, the process of making an album, and what it was like performing at the legendary Glastonbury festival. Spotify

Ep. 31 – Kaya Wolsey, a ballerina with the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, joins the show. Kaya chats about the differences in classical and contemporary dance, the stress of auditions, and how she channels creativity. Spotify

Ep. 30 – South African native Stuart Mann has completed an unfathomable 241 marathons and 70 ultramarathons! His current goal is to complete every marathon available in South Africa. Stuart talks about his love for running and some of his favorite races. Spotify

Ep. 29 – Imagine working on an airport tarmac in the brutal Phoenix heat. Despite the soaring temperatures, Darian Barraza loves his career, and uses the opportunity to travel around the world. Spotify

Ep. 28 – Maria Ines Teixeira speaks 5 languages and has created a website to assist in language learning. Maria talks about the challenges and benefits of learning languages for episode 28. Spotify

Ep. 27 – Yacine gave up his traditional life to travel the world. Not fit for the caged corporate world in the United States he went south to Mexico & Nicaragua. He ended up in Bali, Indonesia, and made beach life his new home. Yacine describes why he made this choice, and talks about the unique experiences he found along the way.

Ep. 26 – Moushami Robinson won a Gold medal in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. She joins the show to talk about that experience, her memorable days at the University of Texas, and her new career in education! Spotify

Ep. 25 – Multi-talented performer Lara Martins (Ep. 25) has traveled the world as a performer, and for a record six years she held the role of Carlotta, in the The Phantom of the Opera. Lara chats about performing the iconic role, the challenges that come with auditions, and some of her favorite places in Portugal.  Spotify