Season 1

Buying a staffing business at the start of COVID sounds like a bold bet. For Aracely Melendez, it became the beginning of a journey shaped by resilience, purpose, and a commitment to her community. In this episode Michael welcomes Aracely Melendez, an El Paso native and franchise owner who left a 16...

Most protein bars are built for the wrong athlete. In this episode, Sean welcomes Matt Schuster, co-founder of ADRA, about the overlooked gap in sports nutrition that led them to build a bar for long-course athletes, triathletes, and anyone who needs real fuel without gut drama. What started as a ca...

In this episode, Drew Shellenberger shares his journey from a pro triathlete to a coach, emphasizing the importance of mindset, balanced training, and long-term planning in achieving high performance in triathlon.

In this episode, Chris Skogen shares his journey from the bike industry to driving a Zamboni, emphasizing the importance of happiness, discipline, and making intentional life choices. We explore how small decisions and perspective shifts can lead to a more fulfilling life.

In this episode, Michael and Holly welcome coach Ryan Kohler for a practical conversation about endurance coaching, recovery, and long-term athlete development. Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience translating sports science into coaching for cyclists of all ages. They discuss how to balance...

In this episode, Holly sits down with Abigail Michelini to explore the relationship between performance, failure, creativity, and embodied living. Abby shares how poetry, teaching, and long-distance running have shaped her identity, and why learning to “suck at something” can be a powerful path to g...

It’s okay if it sucks at first. In this episode, Kim Griffith joins Sean and Holly and shares the mindset that helped her grow from a CrossFit athlete into a full Ironman competitor: keep showing up, stay patient, and trust the process. Progress doesn’t come from being perfect — it comes from doing ...

In this episode, Holly Benner, Sean Luitjens, and Michael Seiler answer questions from our listeners. In this coaches chat, we discuss strategies for managing nerves, mental preparation, and the lessons endurance sports teach us about life and leadership. We share practical tips for athletes facing ...

How do athletes stop self-sabotage, manage performance anxiety, and build confidence that holds up under pressure? In this episode, Michael and Holly welcome certified mental performance consultant Carrie Jackson to explore the psychology behind sustainable performance. Together, they break mental p...

How do race directors create safe, memorable endurance events, and what can leaders learn from the pressure behind race day? In this episode, Sean and Holly welcome Jeff Smith from https://www.outsiderendurance.com/ to learn how he does it. This conversation explores the year-round work required to ...