Playing Injured
Playing Injured reminds us that life challenges us all—athletes aren’t the only ones who play hurt. Whether it’s setbacks or unexpected curveballs, our response defines who we are and how we grow. This podcast explores the universal journey of resilience and perseverance, inspiring listeners to face adversity head-on. Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally, hosts Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy—entrepreneurs and former collegiate athletes—deliver over 100 episodes featuring diverse voices. They explore mindsets, uncover strategies, and motivate listeners to thrive and play through anything.
Episodes
Gary Kupik, an international speaker and mental performance coach, reveals how we can unlock peak performance by strengthening our minds just as athletes train their bodies. He shares a powerful framework for building an ironclad mindset that creates consistent results regardless of motivation or circumstances.
• Mental performance suffers when we overthink – "thoughts are like calories; too many weigh y...
Lauren Fay joins us to share her transformative journey to sobriety and how living alcohol-free has allowed her to create the life of her dreams. With 7.5 years of sobriety under her belt, Lauren discusses how removing alcohol from her life gave her the time, space, and energy to truly play and experience life authentically.
• When drinking, Lauren wasn't truly living - there was too much recovery time a...
Catherine Giovanni shares her powerful forgiveness system that transforms mental health by releasing people from our thoughts and reclaiming our authentic power. She teaches the step-by-step process of forgiveness, explaining how to start with easy forgiveness targets before tackling the most challenging ones.
• Forgiveness defined as "wanting someone out of your head," not reconciliation or condoni...
Former professional football player Quinn Magnuson shares his journey from playing through multiple injuries to founding the Effort Over Results movement and coaching high performers. We explore how accountability to teammates drives athletes to push beyond their limits and why the mindset of focusing on effort rather than outcomes creates more resilient, confident individuals.
• Accountability to teammates a...
Therapist and hypnotherapist Kerie Logan joins us to explore how our core wounds form and shape our adult relationships. We dive deep into understanding the role of consciousness in healing trauma and manifesting the life we truly want.
• Core wounds develop in childhood when we spiral into shame and humiliation, creating negative beliefs about ourselves
• Our inner critic is actually a wounded part of ou...
Australian author Andrew Matthews transformed his understanding of happiness after discovering that the happiest people he knew faced bigger challenges than he did, inspiring his journey to help others cultivate resilience and joy regardless of circumstances.
• Born into an artistic family with a professional landscape painter father and language-loving mother
• Found success as an artist but wasn't ...
Our relationship with money directly mirrors our relationship with ourselves. Money mindset expert Pericles Rellas shares how shifting our thoughts about money can transform our financial reality and overall wellbeing.
• Money functions as a magnifying glass that amplifies who we already are
• Most people create debt trying to appear wealthy rather than building actual wealth
• Vacation debt often rui...
Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University, joins Josh to explore the complex journey of self-acceptance and how our strengths can paradoxically create social challenges. Through personal stories and psychological insights, they uncover why success often makes life harder rather than easier.
• Understanding how other people's behavior reflects their insecurities, not your worth
• The three-step proce...
Kevin Palmieri shares his journey from external success that left him empty to building a life of authentic growth and fulfillment through consistent boundaries. The founder and host of the Next Level University podcast reveals how organizing his life with clear boundaries has been the key to reaching nearly 2,000 episodes and sustained success.
• Treats podcasting like a 9-to-5 job with firm boundaries that ...
Conscious communication is the foundation of a fulfilling life, transforming our relationship with ourselves and everyone around us. Jim Fuller shares wisdom on living in the present moment, practicing self-acceptance, and understanding the ego.
• Accepting reality as it is frees up mental bandwidth for what we can actually influence
• Practicing non-attachment to outcomes allows us to enter flow state mo...
Marianne Renner shares powerful insights on how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and limit our potential. She explains how our self-talk becomes habitual thought patterns that form our belief systems, often unconsciously sabotaging our outcomes.
• Our brains are naturally wired for negative thinking but can be reprogrammed through neuroplasticity
• Most common self-limiting stories include ...
This episode highlights the importance of embracing the journey of self-discovery while navigating societal pressures. Kim Egel elucidates the distinction between being stuck and being scared, urging listeners to confront their fears and pursue their truths.
- Introduction to Kim and her journey into therapy
- The significance of being a seeker
- Fear versus genuine obstacles in life
- The imp...
Samantha Harte shares her transformative journey from identity crisis and addiction to embracing authenticity and self-forgiveness. Through personal stories, she explores the power of action and healing in overcoming cultural conditioning and inner criticism.
• Discussing identity and societal expectations
• The impact of addiction on personal growth
• Turning pain into purpose through life experien...
A powerful conversation unfolds around the themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the drive to create a meaningful life. Frank Nyantekyi shares his journey from Ghana to the U.S., the impact of family on his career choices, and the importance of cultivating multiple income streams while maintaining a work-life balance.
• Importance of resilience and motivation in entrepreneurship
• Myths versus reali...
Kudan Kumar challenges conventional leadership roles by embracing an "Anti-CEO" approach that prioritizes people over profits, emphasizing a balanced design of life through his Six Pillars framework. The episode discusses the importance of self-awareness, incremental growth through the 2% Rule, and cultivating supportive relationships to encourage personal and professional development.
• Kudan intro...
Finding stillness amidst chaos is a powerful form of mindfulness that can transform pain into purpose. Jonah Primo shares his personal journey of resilience and self-discovery, emphasizing that awareness, rather than relaxation, is the true essence of mindfulness that can help us navigate life's challenges.
• Jonah's insights on the fluid nature of identity
• The significance of living in the p...
This episode focuses on redefining identity beyond societal labels and how habits shape our perceptions and experiences. By understanding stress and fear as malleable constructs, listeners are inspired to embrace their core values and live aligned with who they want to be.
• Embracing identity through values, not labels
• The impact of daily habits on self-perception
• Understanding neuroplasticity an...
Unlock the secrets of true financial freedom as we sit down with Jordan Stiefel to explore the transformation from a sports enthusiast to a passive income expert. Discover how his journey through business analytics and sports management led him to recognize the pitfalls of a traditional career path and embrace the opportunities within passive income. We unpack the importance of surrounding ourselves with trustworthy m...
What happens when you trade a promising soccer career for a journey in wellness and creativity? Meet Patrick Sperry, the inspiring founder of Be Flourish, who shares his extraordinary path from Hinsdale, Illinois, to becoming a leading wellness coach, men's work facilitator, and yoga teacher in San Diego. Patrick's story is a testament to the power of following one's true calling, even when it means fac...
Rejection sensitivity holding you back? Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps, a distinguished psychologist and author, as we unpack the roots of this complex issue and its ties to insecurity. You'll learn how early relationships, particularly with parents and caregivers, shape your self-perception and sense of worth. Dr. Leslie offers her wisdom and shares her transition from posit...
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