The On Purpose Podcast

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Anthony Dyer, a former U.S. Air Force special missions aviator, to explore the real cost of service—and the path to healing after it.

Anthony shares his journey from high-risk combat missions to facing trauma, addiction, and the loss of identity that many veterans and first responders silently carry. Through raw honesty and hard-earned perspective, he op...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, to uncover a side of World War II history that’s often overlooked—and why it matters today more than ever.

What began with discovering her grandmother’s wartime artifacts turned into a mission to document forgotten atrocities in Asia and challenge the narratives we’ve been taught. Jenny shares how h...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Dr. John A. King to explore the journey from trauma to healing, resilience, and authentic living.

Dr. King shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and explains how trauma can feel like “a movie playing 24/7”—and what it takes to begin the process of recovery. Through self-awareness, forgiveness, and community, he offers a path forward for anyon...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with performance coach Chris Avery to explore what it really takes to move from hesitation to clarity, discipline, and purpose.

Chris shares his journey of overcoming fear and stepping into action, emphasizing that most people are far more capable than they believe—but growth requires choosing discomfort and doing the work we often avoid. Through his experiences ...

In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy introduces a powerful identity shift: becoming a “Dream Chaser.” More than a phrase, Jerrod explains how this mindset can reignite purpose, build momentum, and reconnect you with the dreams you’ve put on hold.

Jerrod shares how life’s responsibilities and routines can quietly push our dreams to the background—and how stepping back into the identity of a dream chaser c...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with John Calabrese—also known as Breezy Trailhead—an ultra runner, Navy veteran, and caregiver, to explore the powerful connection between running, self-discovery, and personal growth.

John shares how running became more than just a physical challenge—it became a therapeutic outlet and a path to understanding himself on a deeper level. From pushing through diffi...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Julie Farnsworth, a social worker with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate trauma, healing, and personal growth. Julie shares her powerful journey of finding her voice after years of being a people pleaser and explains how true empowerment often comes through experience, self-awareness, and the courage to set healthy b...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Michael Walsh, founder of the Walsh Business Growth Institute, to explore the fundamentals of effective leadership, team development, and personal growth.

Michael shares practical insights on how incremental progress and small daily improvements can lead to significant long-term results. He explains why asking the right questions is one of the most powerful ...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast titled “Connection Before Correction,” host Jerrod Hardy explores one of the most important—and often overlooked—principles of leadership: trust is built in the small moments long before the crisis arrives.

Drawing from the tragic lessons of the Mann Gulch fire and the book Young Men and Fire, Jerrod explains why even the right decision can fail if the relationship isn’t there to support it....

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Matt Erdman, founder of Veritas Athletic Performance, to talk about what great coaching really does—it builds confident human beings. Matt shares his journey from intern to entrepreneur and breaks down how the best results come from focusing on the process over the product.

They discuss how to create momentum through micro successes, why tracking progress ma...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Dave Fullmer, creator of the Becoming Seven (B7) Superhuman Rhythm, to explore why rhythm beats motivation when it comes to lasting change. From the start, Dave challenges the idea that you can rely on hype alone—and breaks down how building daily disciplines creates momentum you can keep, even when life gets hard.

Dave shares his remarkable story—an unpredi...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Alfredo Borodowski, a leadership thinker and expert in positive psychology, to explore what it takes to lead well in times of uncertainty and rapid change.

Alfredo shares powerful insights on resilience in leadership, personal transformation, and why human-centered leadership matters more than ever—especially as artificial intelligence reshapes the modern wo...

In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy reflects on busyness, presence, and the power of asking one simple grounding question: “What now?” As the year moves forward and momentum builds, Jerrod challenges listeners to examine whether being busy is truly moving the needle—or simply keeping us distracted.

Drawing from personal experience, research on busyness culture, and lessons learned from seasons of over-o...

In this impactful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Ian Fee, a father, author, and advocate for intentional living who completely transformed his life through sobriety, fitness, and personal growth.

Ian shares his powerful journey from alcohol dependency to clarity and purpose, opening up about how quitting drinking reshaped his mental health, relationships, and especially his connection with his ch...