MTNTOUGH Podcast w/ Dustin Diefenderfer
By Dustin Diefenderfer Founder and CEO of MTNTOUGH Fitness
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Episodes: 158
Mike S
Feb 6, 2024
This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. The information and mindset points of view that are shared are invaluable!
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Welcome to The MTNTOUGH Podcast, hosted by Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, the #1 fitness app for the dedicated. In this podcast, we explore holistic physical, mental, and spiritual toughness through backcountry hunting, military, and mountain sports. Each episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories for hunters, first responders, and outdoor enthusiasts. Enhance your training with MTNTOUGH's functional fitness programs—train at home, gym, or on the go. Get your first month free with code MTNPOD at mtntough.com.
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Pete Roberts: He Lost Everything, Built a 100% American Brand | MTNPOD #145
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Adam Davis: Cop Abused as Child Contemplates Suicide, Finds God & Becomes Warrior | MTNPOD #144
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Phil Hopper: Ex-SWAT Officer Ditches Badge for Pulpit | MTNPOD #143
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Nate Boyer: Green Beret to NFL at 34 | MTNPOD #142
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Bear Handlon: Wiping $25 Million In Veteran Debt | MTNPOD #141
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Taya + Colton Kyle: Can American Marriages Survive 2025? | MTNPOD #140
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Mike Hernandez: Near Death Crash and Self-Reliance Secrets | MTNPOD #139
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Justin Wren: From MMA to Congo, The Wild Story Behind His Vanishing Act | MTNPOD #138
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Josh Smith: Defying the Odds to Revive American Manufacturing | MTNPOD #137
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Joby Martin: Calling Men to Biblical Manhood | MTNPOD #136
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Jerrad Lopes: How Dads Can Heal Their Souls and Thrive | MTNPOD #135
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Rebecca Rusch: The Queen of Pain's SHOCKING Secret to Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #134
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Jason Khalipa: American Men: Get Off the Couch and Rise Up Now | MTNPOD #133
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Riley Gaines: NCAA Champion's Bold Fight for Fairness and Faith | MTNPOD #132
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Riley Green: Hard Work Made Me A Country Star | MTNPOD #131
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Eddie Penney: DEVGRU to Single Dad of 3 Overnight | MTNPOD #130
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Rich Froning: Secrets Revealed from Fatherhood to Mental Toughness! | MTNPOD #128
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Jeremy + Jared of HUNTR: State's Are Causing Hunting To Become a Rich Man’s Sport | MTNPOD #128
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Mason Sawyer: The Surprising Thing Everyone With Grief Shares | MTNPOD #127
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Sam Mackey: From Juvenile Hall to a New Start in the Military | MTNPOD #126
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Byron Owen: From Force Recon to Pentagon Leadership - Evolving Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #125
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Steve Decker: Conserve Habitat, Empower Hunters | MTNPOD #124
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Pedro Ampuero: Stop Making Excuses and Start Exploring | MTNPOD #123
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Jeremy Noble: What Army Rangers Do Every Day to Build Unbreakable Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #122
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Philip Winchester: Mental Toughness, Discipline, and Hollywood Grit | MTNPOD #121
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Senator Tim Sheehy: How His Mental Toughness Took Him From Navy SEAL to Senator | MTNPOD #120
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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John Doolittle: Navy SEAL’s Secrets to Boost First Responder Mental Health | MTNPOD #119
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Dr. Shawn Rowland: Unveiling America's Pharma Crisis - Jase Medical’s Mission to Empower Preparedness | MTNPOD #118
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Micah Fink: From War to Wilderness - How This SEAL Heals Veterans Without Medication | MTNPOD #119
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May 26, 2025 |
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Neal McDonough: Faith, Family, and Perseverance in Hollywood | The Power of God’s Providence | MTNPOD #117
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May 19, 2025 |
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Sean DeGrey: From Failed Ventures to Archery Empire | MTNPOD #116
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May 12, 2025 |
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Matt McPherson: Founder of Mathews Archery | MTNPOD #115
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May 05, 2025 |
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Kyle Thompson: Host of Undaunted Life + Daily Blade Podcasts | MTNPOD #114
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Jim Burgen: The Hard Truth About Leading Men | MTNPOD#113
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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TJ Dillashaw: Embracing Fear as a Privilege | MTNPOD #112
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Levi Lusko: Fitness, Mindset, and Life Seasons | MTNPOD #111
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: MTNTOUGH President Lyle Hebel, Your Body is Gear
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Eva Shockey: The UNTOLD Story Behind Field & Stream's Second Female Cover Star | MTNPOD #110
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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John Nores: Former Game Warden Reveals DEADLIEST Poaching Ring in America | MTNPOD #109
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Nick Jones: Breaking Isolation and Building Support | MTNPOD #108
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Ryan Manion: STOP Living in Fear of Loss. Start Living with Purpose. | MTNPOD #107
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: The ULTIMATE 8-Week Spring Training Program
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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John Eldredge: The Future of Christian Masculinity | MTNPOD #106
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Adam LaRoche: ESCAPE Fame to Fight Human Trafficking | MTNPOD #105
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: Homeland Security Pulls Us Off The Plane! Jaw-Dropping Moments from MTNTOUGH's 2024 Ibex Hunt
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Kevan Miller: The Mindset That Separates the Elite from Everyone Else | MTNPOD #104
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Remi Warren: How Elite Hunters Master Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #103
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: Master MTNTOUGH Yoga for Holistic Functional Fitness
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Jim Miller: Escaping a Career-Ending Disease to Breaking UFC Records | MTNPOD #102
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: Remi Warren + Randy Newberg Chat Backcountry Fitness
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Erwin McManus: How Modern Comfort Created The Weakest Generation of Men | MTNPOD #101
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Thosh Collins: Senior Trainer for Native Wellness Institute | MTNPOD #100
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Damon West: How Faith and Mental Toughness Helped Me Escape Prison | MTNPOD #99
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Vince Vargas: Border Patrol Vs Terrorists & Cartels | MTNPOD #98
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Kyle Kamp: Diving into the MTNTOUGH 8 Week LIVE READY Challenge | MTNPOD #97
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Ex-Navy SEAL Dom Raso: The Cold, Hard Truth About Modern Brotherhood & Why Men Are Failing | MTNPOD #96
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Wyatt Ewing: Inside Ice Barrel's CEO's New Innovative Cold Therapy Solution | MTNPOD #95
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Shane Dorian: Mental Health in the Backcountry and on Big Waves | MTNPOD #94
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Sheriff Mark Lamb: Our Unbelievable Problem at the Border and Leading Your Own Life | MTNPOD #93
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Sean Glass: Leadership Under Pressure | MTNPOD #92
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Randy Newberg: His Bucket List Hunt and the Value of Sacrifice | MTNPOD #91
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: Elite Bodyweight Training MTNTOUGH 30-30 3.0
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Bear Handlon: Paying Off $5m Of Veteran’s Medical Debt | MTNPOD #90
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Bryan Schwartz: From Small-Town Farm to NFL Stardom | MTNTPOD #89
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Matt Beaudreau: How To Be Successful In Alternative Education For Your Children | MTNPOD #88
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Joby Martin: How We Overcome Major Challenges Facing American Men | MTNT POD #87
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Chris Clem: Inside The Mind Of A US Border Patrol Chief | MTNT POD #86
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Doron Keidar: Inside Gaza’s War Zones, Hamas and Israel's War, and Hezbollah Attack | MTNT POD #85
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: POSTSEASON STRENGTH 2.0 w/ Nick Bechtold + Sarah Maschino
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Jaco Booyens: Investigating America’s Child Sex Trade | MTNT POD #84
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Adam Foss: Build a UNBREAKABLE MIND: The Most Ridiculous MINDSET You Need To Succeed In The Mountains | Ep #83
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Fitness Lab Discussion: The New MTNTOUGH Weight Vest Program w/ Sarah Maschino
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Brian Barney: The World’s Toughest Hunting | MTNT POD #82
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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John Dudley: Training Secrets of Top Professional Archery Athletes | MTNT POD #81
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Corey Anderson: From MMA to Bear Hunts: How Balances MMA, Hunting and Faith | MTNT POD #80
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Ryan Bader: The Mindset That Made Him a MMA Legend | MTNT POD #79
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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John Radzwilla: Challenge Everything, Then Do The Unexpected MTNTOUGH POD #78
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Jared Hudson: Hunting Down Sex Predators & How To Protect Your Kids | MTNTOUGH POD #77
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Daniel Horner: Ten-Time USPSA Multigun Champion| MTNTOUGH POD #76
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Exposing The Dark Side of Tech Addiction (w/Michael Easter) | MTNT POD #75
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Bo Nickal: The SECRET Behind His Success in UFC
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Dr. Jason Selk: Game-Changing Mindset Adjustments
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Kip Fulks: Escaping The Corporate Rat Race
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Trevor Farnes: Conquering Life's Mountains
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Kyle Thompson: Real Men Are Spiritually Resilient
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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DR. ANDY GALPIN | Unlocking Elite Performance: Mental & Physical Mastery
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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JOHN BARKLOW: Knowledge from Storms | Special Operations Instructor & Product Manager at Sitka Gear
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Josh Smith: 30 Year Overnight Success Story, What It Takes To Build Montana Knife Company
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Akshay Nanavati: Preparing To Ski Across Antarctica For 110 Days ALONE
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May 28, 2024 |
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Jim Shockey: How A Legend Is Coping With Loss With A Resilient Mindset
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May 21, 2024 |
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REMI WARREN's Unbreakable Mindset, Entrepreneurship, and Future Vision
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May 14, 2024 |
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JOCKO WILLINK: Bowhunting, Fatherhood, Fitness, Good.
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May 06, 2024 |
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CLIFF GRAY: Escaping the Rat Race and Thriving in the Backcountry
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ: The Green Beret Building The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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BERT SORIN: "Struggle Well" Harnessing Life's Challenges
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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SEAN LAKE: The BUBS Natural Story, From Benghazi Heroism to Legacy of Adventure & Patriotism
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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CHADD WRIGHT: Revealing His Mental Toughness Secrets
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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JOE DE SENA: Spartan Race Founder; Shaping a Healthier, more Patriotic World
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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CHRISTIAN SCHAUF: Playing Rock Music for US Soldiers & Founding Uncharted Supply
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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BRIAN JOHNSON: The Ancient Power of Areté
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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BEAR HANDLON: From The Navy SEALs to Entrepreneurship and Founding Born Primitive
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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COREY JACOBSEN: "It took me 9 seasons before I killed my first elk."
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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ANDY STUMPF: How a Navy SEAL Overcomes Life's Obstacles
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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DEREK WOLFE: NFL Superstar Defends Hunting From Anti Hunters and Reveals His Champion's Mindset
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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CHAD ROBICHAUX: USMC Force Recon Veteran, Speaker, Author, MMA fighter, and Philanthropist EP01
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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DON REICHELT: Ultra Running Strategy: Pain, Suffering, Emotion E51
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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TODD ORR: Attacked Twice By The Same Grizzly Bear E50
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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RANDY NEWBERG + KYLE KAMP: Nutrition Makeover for Randy E49
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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KYLE KAMP: Obesity to Dietician, An Amazing Journey and the New MTN Nutrition Program E48
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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SARAH MASCHINO: Rev up Power and Strength: New Kettlebell and Minimal Gear Programs E47
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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MAJOR DONNY BIGHAM: New World Record and the MTN Strength Program E46
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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RANDY NEWBERG: "How I'm preparing for the toughest hunt of my life." E45
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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LTCOL BYRON OWEN: The Battle for Shewan - Outnumbered, Yet Victorious, No Americans Lost E44
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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BRANDON MADDOX: Founder, CEO and President of Silencer Central E43
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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MIKE GLOVER: Founder & CEO Field Craft Survival E42
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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KYLE ZIBROWSKI: Triumph over Alcohol Addiction E41
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Greg Putnam: Former Navy SEAL now Owner and Operator of Little Belt Cattle Co. E40
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Live Q+A - November 2023 - Dr. Tom Walters of Rehab Science
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Jim Ramos: Host of "The Men in the Arena" Podcast E39
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Capt. Luke Ebeling: Winner of The 2023 Best Ranger Competition E38
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Athletic Director Sarah Maschino: Deep dive in to Gym ON-RAMP, NEW Entry Level Full Gym Program E37
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Paul Jordaan: Former Professional Rugby Player, Professional Hunting Guide, and Fitness Addict E36
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Live Q+A - September 2023 - SB20 Program
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Nate Kouhana - Former Green Beret providing protein to hard-working Americans E35
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Bode Miller - The Mental Preparation of a World Champion E34
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Live Q+A - August 2023 - Mental Toughness
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Margaux Alvarez - CrossFit Games, Hunter Games, the Tactical Games, & living an abundant life | E33
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Becca Boylan: Life Lessons from a 475 Mile Run Across Montana E32
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Collin Cottrell: Choose to Change Your Life - Losing 100 lb. to Running Ultras E31
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Sam Magro - A Mindset Carved by Ice, Rock, & Snow E30
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Michael Easter - Author of the Comfort Crisis & Founder of 2%
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Podcast: Lieutenant Colonel Scott Gross
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Turning Feral with Zach Hanson
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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High Altitude Exercise Physiology and Human Performance with Tom Cuddy, MSc
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May 23, 2023 |
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Major Donny Bigham - A Scientific Approach to Physical Dominance
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May 11, 2023 |
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MTN OPS Co-Founder Trevor Farnes - 5 Million Meals and the Creation of "Conquer Hunger"
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Creating Montana's 100 Mile Race with Megan DeHaan
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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David Brinker on the Lifelong Struggle to Tame Anxiety and Fight Deep Depression
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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From Heavy Metal to the Army, Rich Spalla Finds New Purpose with SIG SAUER
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Cody Rich Defies, "You will never walk again."
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Eric McCormack on Nutrition
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Nick Jones - Recipient of the Navy Cross, Founder of Talons Reach Foundation
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Brian Barney on Epic Hunts, and the Requirement of Mental Toughness
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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GoWild's Brayden Ware and Paul Campbell - The Go Wild Challenge
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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MTNTOUGH Crew's 2022 Hunting Stories
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Kurt Racicot, Founder of Stone Glacier
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Phil Kornachuk on Mental Toughness from the Military
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Adam Weatherby on Hunting, Faith, Fitness & Managing a Multigenerational Family Company
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Aaron Mulkey on Defying Age with Ice Climbing Legend
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Brian Gilman, CEO of Warriors & Quiet Warriors and 27 year Marine Recon Veteran
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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David Wise on Mental Toughness as an Elite Athlete
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Remi Warren on Mental Toughness in the Mountains
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Jack Carr, Navy SEAL Veteran and Best Selling Author
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Mike Glover, Former Special Forces Sergeant Major, Entrepreneur and Professional Rally Car Racer
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Clay Croft from Expedition Overland on Faith, Tenacity & Entrepreneurship
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Tyler Wilschetz, Grizzly Survivor: A Providence Story
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Ara Megerdichian and Dustin Diefenderfer on Mental Toughness in Fatherhood
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Ara Megerdichian and Dustin Diefenderfer on the Art of Lifelong Mental Toughness
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Feb 23, 2023 |