The All-Around Adventure Podcast

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Marine Corps veteran, writer, and unconventional strength athlete, Matt Hayes.

Matt is a former Marine Corps machine gunner and combat veteran. Since leaving the military, he has transitioned into a life built around discipline, creativity, and functional strength. Outside of his service, Matt has developed a strong following on Instagram through his outdoor and un...

Many people believe that once they reach a certain level of success, life is supposed to get easier. That if they achieve enough, earn enough, or accomplish the right things, the hard parts will finally stop. But that's not how life works. Challenges don't disappear, they change. Stress, obstacles, and difficult seasons are part of the human experience, no matter how far you go.

In this episode, I reflect on the idea that life is m...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by world traveler and author, Juan-Fernando Gomez.

Juan-Fernando lives and works in London, where he serves full-time as a firefighter. Outside of work, he focuses on travel and writing horror fiction. We traveled to Antarctica together and crossed the famous Drake Passage before setting foot on one of the most remote places on Earth. During the journey, we saw massiv...

We're often told to look for the easiest, fastest, or most comfortable option in life. Take the shortcut. Choose convenience. Avoid discomfort. But more often than not, those choices lead to stagnation, frustration, and regret rather than growth.

In this episode, I reflect on the value of choosing the harder path. From enlisting in the Marine Corps, to serving o...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined once again by Brie Burgett. Brie is a Marine Corps officer, world traveler, mountaineer, and the creator of the travel blog, The Brie Adventure. This marks her second appearance on the show, and she's back with some major milestones to share.

Brie has spent years pushing herself through some of the most demanding environments on Earth. From military leadership to high...

We often hear that setting goals is the key to changing our lives. Lose the weight. Run the race. Take the trip. Build the business. But what most people overlook is that goals don't work in isolation. Without a shift in identity, goals tend to fade the moment motivation drops or life gets inconvenient.

In this episode, I talk about the idea that we don't rise...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Tim Bersch and Lauren Landon. They are the creators of the travel YouTube channel, A Gap Year at 30.

I met Tim and Lauren while sailing to Antarctica. Tim is originally from Germany, Lauren is from the UK. They met while Tim...

Many people think goal setting has to be complicated to work. They use spreadsheets, color-coded planners, and long lists of resolutions. But in my experience, the goals that last are usually the simplest ones. They work best when they connect to the kind of life you want to live. The real problem isn't that people don't set goals. It's that they set too many. Or they set goals without a clear plan.

In this episode, I share a simpl...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Patrick Diedrich, the Editorial Content Director for Recoil Offgrid Magazine.

Patrick has a deep background rooted in service, resilience, and preparedness. He served in the Army as a Cavalry Scout, where he developed the mindset of strength, adaptability, and perseverance that still guides his life today. Patrick continues to sharpen those skills through ongoing e...

We all know, intellectually, that time is finite. But most of us live as if we have an endless supply of it. We tell ourselves we'll start someday, travel someday, take the risk someday, or finally go after the thing we really want next year. But "someday" has a way of quietly turning into years, and years into decades, until one day we realize just how much we've delayed.

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by traveler, storyteller, and author, Melissa Rodway.

Melissa grew up in a small town in Ontario, but her perspective on the world was expanded early in life. As a child, her family spent a year living in a remote bush town in Western Australia, where they travel...

Stepping foot on Antarctica is one of the rarest experiences a person can have. It was also an experience that left me wondering, "Where do I even go from here?" After all, how do you follow up something that feels like the peak of adventure? But as I've been reflecting on this journey, I've come to realize that Antarctica wasn't the end of anything. It was a turning point, another chapter in the ongoing story I'm writing with my l...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by philanthropist, endurance athlete, and first-time author, Jason Nacey.

Jason has spent years traveling the world through his work with the USANA Foundation and in athlete and sponsorship programs in sports marketing. He lives by the philosophy, "Nobody else is coming to solve your problems," and ...

Turning 40 is a major milestone! It's a time to pause, look back, and take stock of everything I've learned along the way. From service in the Marine Corps and Peace Corps, to adventures across six continents, to years of pushing limits in both body and mind, these experiences have shaped who I am today.

In this episode, I share three of the biggest lessons I...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by endurance athlete and entrepreneur, Epic Bill Bradley.

Bill founded and operated a successful chain of video rental stores called Bradley Video through the 80s and 90s. However, with the rise of digital streaming services in the early 2000s, Bradley Video eventually went bankrupt. After facing s...

Sometimes we get caught between where we've been and where we're going. We look back on past memories, or ahead to future goals, and forget that life is happening right now, in the present moment.

In this episode, I share some personal reflections about the importance of being fully present. I talk about finding balance between honoring your past, preparing f...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Andrew Herr, Founder and CEO of FlyKitt. A company transforming the way travelers safeguard their health and beat jet lag.

Andrew has an impressive background leading human performance programs for Navy SEALs and fighter pilots. He's now using that expertise to help everyday travelers perform at their best anywhere in the world. B...

Resilience is something that's built through experience, challenge, and a strong mindset. And few places test those qualities quite like the Marine Corps. From long days, sleepless nights, and constant uncertainty, Marines are taught to stay focused and keep moving forward no matter what comes their way.

In this episode, I share three lessons on resilience that I...