The Outworker
Stories of healing, personal development, and inner work. Founded on the idea that the relationship with oneself is the most important to develop, but the easiest to neglect, The Outworker shares conversations aimed at helping you develop that relationship.
Episodes
56 episodes
#056 - George Bonanno - The Truth About Trauma: Most People Are More Resilient Than You Think
George Bonanno reframes trauma by showing why it can’t be understood in isolation. Resilience is the missing half of the story. He explains how most people recover without lasting damage, why resilience is a flexible outcome rather than a fixed...
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Episode 56
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1:04:55
#055 - Steven Kotler - Flow State, Peak Performance, & Doing The Impossible
Steven Kotler unpacks the neurobiology of flow and why accessing it consistently is the key to doing hard things well. We dive into the four-stage flow cycle, how frustration can be a sign you're on the right track, and why lasting change begin...
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Episode 55
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1:20:54
#054 - Dr. Loretta Breuning - How Your Brain Wires Happiness, Stress, & Bad Habits
Dr. Loretta Breuning breaks down the brain’s chemical wiring—dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin, and cortisol—and how they shape emotions, habits, and social behavior. She explains why people get stuck in thought loops, how to rewire them...
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Episode 54
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1:10:10
#053 - Katie Spotz - 70 Days Alone At Sea & A New Outlook On Personal Development
What drives someone to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Katie Spotz shares how she built the mental endurance to spend 70 days alone at sea, the role of meditation in overcoming fear, and how endurance challenges became a platform for provid...
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Episode 53
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1:11:19
#052 - Dr. Eben Alexander - A Neurosurgeon’s Near-Death Experience & The Truth About Consciousness
Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, shares how his near-death experience completely shattered his scientific understanding of consciousness. We explore the mind-body connection, the reality of the afterlife, and why love and interconnectedness ...
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Episode 52
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1:07:13
#051 - James Lawrence - What It Takes To Complete 100 Triathlons In 100 Days
What does it take to push the human body and mind beyond its limits? In this episode, I talk with endurance legend James Lawrence—aka the Iron Cowboy—who completed 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 days. We break down the science behind his t...
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Episode 51
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1:01:50
#050 - Kenneth Stanley - Why You Don’t Need Goals Or Purpose To Be Successful
What if the key to success isn’t setting goals, but letting go of them? AI scientist and author Kenneth Stanley challenges everything we’ve been taught about achievement, revealing why strict objectives hold us back. He explains why purpose can...
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Episode 50
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1:24:04
#049 - Tim Doyle - The Power Of Showing Up & Staying Consistent
Consistency is everything. In this episode, I reflect on 49 weeks of podcasting, the power of showing up, and a major life transition—moving to Austin, Texas. No big agenda, just a raw, real moment about commitment, discomfort, and growth. Some...
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Episode 49
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15:29
#048 - Ryan Hawk & Brook Cupps - Why Most People Measure Success The Wrong Way
What defines success—the external scoreboard or the one that truly matters? In this episode, Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps dive deep into their philosophy from The Score That Matters, sharing lessons on self-awareness, leadership, and redefining ex...
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Episode 48
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57:54
#047 - Tim Doyle - A Day In My Life With Chronic Back Pain & How I Fully Healed Without Surgery
From debilitating chronic back pain to complete healing without surgery, I take you hour by hour through my toughest days and reveal how I transformed my relationship with pain. Learn why your mind is as crucial as your body in the healing proc...
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Episode 47
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22:58
#046 - Caleb Campbell - Army Pressure, NFL Expectations, & The Journey To Inner Peace
Caleb Campbell shares his journey from the pressures of being an Army officer and NFL draft pick to confronting a deep internal struggle that shaped his life. We explore the battle between external achievements and inner peace, uncovering how s...
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Episode 46
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1:02:44
#045 - Dr. Andrew Newberg - How God & Spirituality Shape Your Brain Through Neurotheology
Dr. Andrew Newberg is one of the 30 most influential neuroscientists today and a pioneer in the field of neurotheology. We delve into the profound connection between our brain, spirituality, and overall physical health. Discover how integrative...
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Episode 45
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1:02:39
#044 - James Brackin IV - Embracing Presence & Letting Go Of Limiting Beliefs
James Brackin IV dives into his journey from grappling with mortality and physical pain to discovering the power of presence. He shares profound insights on living fully today and shifting from chasing future goals to appreciating the passing o...
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Episode 44
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49:32
#043 - Edie Littlefield Sundby - From 3 Months To Live To Healing Through 1,600 Miles Of Walking
Edie Littlefield Sundby, a stage-four cancer survivor, shares how walking 1,600 miles with one lung transformed her life. She reflects on facing death, the power of solitude, and how movement became her spiritual anchor. Edie’s story is a testa...
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Episode 43
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55:07
#042 - Tim Doyle - The Gift Of Conversation & Transformative Lessons From Guests
From embracing fear and turning tragedy into triumph to redefining identity, harnessing creativity, unlocking the mindbody connection, and much more, this episode highlights a profound lesson I took from each guest I’ve had on the show. Dive in...
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Episode 42
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57:35
#041 - Matt Graham - Reclaiming Your Life Through Core Values & Purpose
Matt Graham opens up about reclaiming his life path and overcoming anxiety and self-destructive habits by leaning into transparency, discipline, and self-reflection. He shares the lessons learned from building mental toughness and how reconnect...
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Episode 41
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1:19:45
#040 - Janine Shepherd - A Broken Body Builds A Stronger Spirit
Janine Shepherd was training for the Olympics when a devastating accident changed everything. She broke her neck and back, sustained many other injuries, was told she’d never walk again, and faced the challenge of chronic pain. In this episode,...
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Episode 40
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52:23
#039 - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - How A Stroke Revealed The Secrets Of Whole Brain Living
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares how surviving a devastating stroke and losing all left-brain functions led her to discover the power of living through the right hemisphere. Over eight years, she rebuilt her ability to speak, read, and think, gaini...
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Episode 39
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1:00:59
#038 - Ray Zahab - Breaking Habits, Beating Cancer, & Becoming Your Best Self
From smoking two packs of cigarettes a day to ultra-marathon greatness, Ray Zahab's journey is a testament to human resilience. In this episode, Ray shares his transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming an extraordinary endurance at...
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Episode 38
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25:03
#037 - Tim Doyle - 26 Lessons From 26 Years Of Life
Last week I turned 26 years old. So, for this solo episode, I thought I’d share 26 key lessons from 26 years of life. I reflect on playing your own game, building systems over goals, and turning pain into growth. From personal breakthroughs to ...
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Episode 37
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1:10:57
#036 - Tim Doyle - A Better Way To View Work: Outwork vs. Overwork
In this solo episode I explore the crucial distinction between outworking and overworking – two concepts that sound similar but are fundamentally different. Drawing from personal experience, I discuss how outworking is about making small, susta...
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Episode 36
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34:04
#035 - David Kaczynski - How The Unabomber's Brother Reclaimed His Identity
Would you turn in a loved one, even if it meant they might face death for taking the lives of others? How would you cope if the world tarnished your family’s name? Could you find peace amid unimaginable chaos? In this episode, I speak with Davi...
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Episode 35
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1:03:50
#034 - Tim Doyle - I Did A Retreat With Danny Miranda
In this solo episode, I share my transformative experience at Danny Miranda's men's retreat in Austin, Texas. From discovering why I unconsciously started a podcast, to exploring meditation and breathwork, to uncovering core insights about my t...
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Episode 34
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46:09
#033 - Grace Wethor - Life After An Incurable Diagnosis
Grace Wethor's life changed when she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 13 years old. Now, almost a decade later, she reflects on how this profound experience shaped her outlook on life, mortality, and personal growth. Driven by he...
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Episode 33
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1:13:20
#032 - Nick Sweeney - The Power Of Breath Work & The MindBody Connection
Nick Sweeney, a former competitive skier turned breath work coach, shares his remarkable journey of self-healing and transformation. From overcoming career-threatening injuries to developing a powerful mind-body practice, Nick offers profound i...
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Episode 32
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1:05:09