A Riveting Story of Overcoming Grief, Trauma, & Loss with Purpose, Joy, & Fulfillment
Today’s episode will captivate you and deliver great insight, perspective, gratitude, and inspiration. It’s the story of my friend Susan Hannifin-MacNab. She shares how she wrote a book on healing to help her overcome the tragic death of her surfer/professor/bagpiper husband Brent and how she was suddenly thrust into being a single-Mom of her then […]
Happy LAAAABBORRR Day, 3 Thoughts on the Value of Hard-work, and your Q&A
I’m fired up today for two reasons. One, today demarks episode #212, and I love the number 212. Second, and more importantly, because it’s LABOR DAY! As a matter of fact, I think you will smile (maybe laugh) at this year’s traditional “Laaabborrr Day” message on one of my favorite holidays. In addition, there are […]
Show Up Hard…Lessons on Parenting, Life, & Business with Trina Gray
I am so fired up to have one of my best friends, Trina Gray, on the show today, who just happens to be one of the most driven & successful entrepreneurs I know. She’s also one of the best parents, coaches, and life-transformers I know as well. Trina and I go way back to when […]
Life Gets in the Way: Powering through Adversity with Grit & Grace
Anyone going through any adversity these days? Is anyone facing big challenges, decisions, or setbacks with their health, mindset, career, or relationship? Meet Sally Kalksma. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2008. Her husband passed away 1.5 years later. Left to raise her 3-kids as a single-Mom, she turned to stair-climbing & “Tower Racing” […]
Thoughts After Dropping My Son Off at College
WOW. What a crazy few weeks it has been highlighted by dropping my son off at college last week. Highs. Lows. An emotional roller-coaster to say the least. Whether you are a parent or not, I believe you are going to “FEEL” my emotions, sentiments, and lessons in today’s podcast episode and that it will […]
What Would Coach Wolf Say, Leadership, and Q&A’s
I received a great question a few weeks ago from one of our community members who asked, “TD, what leadership lessons would Coach Wolf share with us in a podcast if he were still alive?” Man, I think that’s a great question. So I went out to the lines and answered that question and six […]
TD Spittin Fire–Hurdles, the Devil, and Pain
I’m pumped to share 3 things on my heart today. The first one is about “hopping hurdles.” As I get ready to take my oldest son Luke to college this week, I share a lesson about a recent conversation with him about “hopping hurdles” and how to get to the decision-makers in life. Regardless of […]
Meet Brett Klika, One of my First Hires at FQ10 now Creating Great IMPACT
Back in May 2000, just 5-months after opening my first performance studio called Fitness Quest 10, I hired a young strength & conditioning coach named Brett Klika. Brett and I met at the Olympic Training facility in Chula Vista, CA, while I was working with the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. He became my sidekick in […]
Meet David Weck The Mind & Soul of the BOSU Inventor
Today you are meeting a true living legend and his name is Dave Weck. I’ve known Dave for over 20 years, and he is the founder and creator of the BOSU ball. He is a fitness Icon, and today he shares his soul and how he has been through hell and back with his struggles […]
5 Reasons Why I’m Nervous About My Live Event Tomorrow
BIG day today as I’m getting ready to kick off my Max-IMPACT Retreat tomorrow. I’m excited, pumped, and even a bit nervous about the weekend-long festivities. The day I don’t get nervous is the day I hang it up. But I’m also really fired up to see people LIVE and to coach my butt off. […]