More Than What Made Me is a podcast about healing, growth, and finding harmony in the chaos. Hosted by Cedric Thompson—former NFL player, husband, and father, this show is a space for honest reflection and deep conversations about what it takes to break cycles and build something better. Through vulnerable talks with his wife, unfiltered conversations with friends, family, and experts across different fields, and his own personal insights, Cedric explores the journey of becoming—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
What does it take to find out who you really are—when no one’s watching, and everything in you wants to quit? In this episode, Cedric sits down with endurance athlete Mark Dowdle, who ran 158 miles over 38 hours to win the Last Man Standing race. But this conversation goes far beyond running. Together, they explore what it means to rebuild yourself after failure, why so many men tie their worth to performance, and how choosing disc...
You’ve probably seen Justin Vagle in a viral skit with his wife Ally (The Vagle Family)—but in this episode, Cedric sits down with him to talk about the real stuff behind the videos. They get into what it actually looks like to grow in marriage, why listening as a husband is way harder than it sounds, and how creating content together helped Justin and Ally understand each other better.
Taylor Heise, the #1 overall pick in the PWHL draft, joins Cedric for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to be great. She opens up about the pressure that comes with being at the top, the sacrifices no one sees, and how she’s built real confidence through years of hard work. From missed milestones to navigating criticism, Taylor shares what it means to pursue greatness without losing who you are.
What if uncertainty isn’t something to fear, but something you can actually trust? In this episode, Cedric sits down with Hindz to talk about how we build real peace, confidence, and direction without needing everything figured out. From growing up without a clear path to learning how to be still, Hindz opens up about the habits and mindset shifts that helped him embrace change, drop the labels, and find clarity in the unknown.
It’s been 11 years since I sat down with my childhood friend Poppa. We grew up in the same LA streets, playing football, running from fights, and figuring life out the best we could. But as we got older, life pulled us in different directions. In this conversation, we talk about where we’ve been, what almost broke us, and how we’re trying to become better men, as fathers, as friends, and as people.
In today's episode, I sat down with two of my closest friends, Ricardo and Kosey. What starts as a talk about loneliness and stress turns into a great discussion on pride, pressure, and why opening up is difficult… even with the people you trust most. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m good” when you weren’t, this one’s for you.
Cole Cuchna is the creator and host of Dissect, the award-winning podcast that breaks down albums like Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers track by track. In this conversation, we go deep on what makes Kendrick one of the greatest artists of our time, how music becomes a mirror for our lives, and why what we listen to matters more than we think.
Boston Marathon winner Des Linden opens up about the mindset behind elite performance and what keeps her going when some of her biggest wins have already happened. We talk about how she got into running, where her motivation comes from, and how discipline and purpose help her navigate life both on and off the course.
In this episode, I’m joined by Eli Harwood, licensed therapist and author, for a powerful conversation about healing the parts of ourselves shaped by childhood and relationships. We talk about how attachment impacts adulthood, what it means to repair with our kids, and how growth really happens when we face what’s underneath our reactions. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you didn’t choose, this one’s worth your time.
This episode started with a moment that’s been sitting heavy. We found out we’ll have to put our family dog down soon. What it stirred up caught me off guard. I sat down with my friend and business partner, Alex Soholt, to process what that brought up: how to be human in front of your kids, how to feel things you don’t have language for, and what growth really looks like in moments you don’t see coming.
What if the problem isn’t that you don’t have enough time, but that no one taught you how to use it in a way that actually works for your life? In this episode, I sit down with author and time management expert Laura Vanderkam to talk about how to build discipline, create balance, and make time for what matters without burning out or over-scheduling yourself. Her book Tranquility by Tuesday had a real impact on how I manage my time...
Joseph Solomon is a poet, musician, and creative who’s been asking big questions out loud for a long time. In this episode, we talk about creativity, curiosity, and what it means to unlearn who you thought you were. It’s not about having answers, it’s about staying open enough to keep asking the questions.
I sat down with Dr. Chip Dodd, a counselor, author and mentor. Dr. Dodd's podcast and books have had a big impact on me and my relationships over the past year. We talked about what it really means to feel hurt, why anger isn’t always a bad thing, and how true gladness is something deeper than just chasing happiness.
Check out Dr. Dodd's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/76VrPBsIGv5A4YLyWY4Xga?si=29f431a344aa4b94
Cedric talks with NFL veteran and content creator Isaac Rochell about life after football, therapy, faith and what it means to grow as a man, husband, and leader at home. He reflects on the challenges of breaking generational cycles and learning how to show up with more intention in marriage, growth that’s clearly present in his relationship with Allison Kucharczyk.
Check out Isaac's new podcast, Don't Worry I'll Ask...
Dr. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and best-selling author, breaks down how things like our upbringing, relationships, and purpose shape the way we experience happiness. This isn’t a conversation about chasing a feeling, it’s about building a life that actually feels good and meaningful. From the stories we carry from childhood to the pressure we put on marriage to make us whole, this episode gets into what really matters when it...
Mary-Kate Morrissey didn’t just play Elphaba on Broadway. She studied, trained, and pushed herself to become one of the best to ever take on the role. In this conversation, she shares the intense ambition that drove her, the behind-the-scenes discipline most people never see, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a character from Wicked that means so much to so many.
We all carry mental, emotional, and relational weight, but what happens when the labels we accept start shrinking what we’re capable of? In this episode, I’m joined by RaQuel Hopkins, a capacity expert. Together, we explore the difference between mental load and mental capacity, how emotional patterns from our past shape us, and why it’s time to outgrow the labels that hold us back.Follow RaQuel on Instagram: https://www.instagram....
This conversation with Dr. John Delony dives into the patterns we fall back on when life gets hard and how those habits can quietly shape our relationships. We talk about the challenge of rebuilding trust after we’ve caused pain and why forgiveness often feels more complicated than the advice we’re given. It’s a raw and honest look at what it really means to stay connected in long-term relationships, not just when things are good b...
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