Climbing The Summit

A thought crossed my mind while I was working out:  “You’re not getting the results. Why do you keep coming back?” It took me back to the last time I stopped exercising because I thought I wasn’t making enough progress. Looking back, I was closer than I realized—and quitting helped bring me to where I am now. In this episode, I reflect on how easily we tie happiness to reaching a certain goal, and...

When does helping someone grow become pressure to get everything right? I look back at a time when I pushed my oldest son to catch up in school. I felt proud when his grades improved—until his mom told me he needed more room to be a kid. Years later, raising my twins, I can see that experience differently: growth often comes through trying, making mistakes, and coming back to the table. I also ref...

Have you noticed how the same situation can feel completely different depending on the state of mind you’re in? In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , I reflect on Napoleon Hill’s idea of “drifting” and the Three Principles metaphor of an elevator of consciousness. When we’re caught in a low mood, everyday problems can feel urgent and overwhelming. As our thinking settles, we may see the situat...

I’ve been thinking about Napoleon Hill’s idea of drifting and noticing how it shows up in my own life—especially in my return to this podcast. At first, I felt I needed to push harder and get back on track. But I’m finding that sometimes a pause gives me more clarity than pressure does. In this episode, I share what I’ve been reflecting on around dharma, purpose, and the small insights that help m...

n this podcast transcript, the host explores the journey of  self-discovery  through the lens of the  Three Principles : mind, consciousness, and thought. By integrating insights from  meditation experts  like Joe Dispenza and military figures like Jocko Willink, he emphasizes the importance of finding the  stillness  that exists between active thoughts. The speaker candidly shares personal strugg...

In this episode, Danny Cobin unpacks the Three Principles—mind, consciousness, and thought—as the invisible architecture behind human experience. Drawing from Syd Banks, George Pransky, and Michael Neill, he frames these ideas as universal laws that bring ease and stability when understood. Through storytelling, real-world examples, and reflections on fear, burnout, and ambition, Danny illustrates...

Climbing the Summit: The A-Game of Spiritual Change  is a podcast about remembering who you are beneath everything you’re trying to become. In a world obsessed with optimization, performance, and “fixing yourself,” this show invites you into a deeper kind of growth — the kind that comes from presence, honesty, and courage in the face of the unknown. Using the metaphors of climbing a summit and fac...

Recorded at the top of Dakota Reservoir during a November sunrise in Denver, this impromptu reflection— “nov3rd hike” —dives deep into themes of chaos, divinity, transformation, and the game of life. Inspired by Jordan Peterson's discussion of chaos and stories, this episode explores powerful metaphors related to coaching, dragons, and persistence. From redefining chaos as divine potential to...

In this episode of Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobbin explores the profound difference between merely existing and truly living. Drawing inspiration from a James Bond quote and timeless wisdom from yogic, Buddhist, and Taoist traditions, Danny unpacks what it means to embody “right action.” Through the lens of karma yoga, he reflects on effort over outcome; through Dōgen’s concept of uji (bei...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , we explore the heart of yogic self-discovery through three essential Sanskrit concepts —  Tapas ,  Svadhyaya , and  Ishvara Pranidhana . Building on a previous discussion about  Avidya  (incorrect knowledge), Danny unpacks how these timeless teachings illuminate the path toward self-mastery and inner peace. Tapas  — the heat that burns through resistance,...

Hosted by Danny Cobbin,  Climbing the Summit  invites listeners to explore what it means to move through the fog of life toward clarity, truth, and self-realization. Every person’s path is unique, yet each shares a common journey—learning to see through illusion and reconnect with their natural wholeness. Grounded in yoga philosophy and the Inside-Out understanding, the show explores timeless conc...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobbin uses the metaphor of a mountain climb to explore the fog of mental uncertainty—the self-defeating lies and doubts that keep us stuck. Danny shares personal stories of moving past procrastination and shifting his idea of success from chasing external wealth to showing up fully in each moment. Rather than offering quick fixes, he invites li...

In this episode of Climbing the Summit , Danny explores how our experience of suffering—what yogic philosophy calls dukkha —arises not from external events, but from the thoughts and stories we attach to them. Drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Eight Limbs of Yoga , he reminds us that physical postures are only one step on a much deeper path toward self-realization. Through practices like prat...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobin unpacks the modern struggle of “revenge bedtime procrastination”—those late nights we steal for ourselves after long days of giving to others. Drawing connections to the yogic concept of  dukkha —suffering rooted in attachment—Danny explores how this behavior reveals deeper truths about desire, outcomes, and the human condition. Blending B...

In this episode, Danny explores the hidden skill we all share—the ability to zoom in and zoom out on life. Whether it’s getting lost in the micro-moments of a video game, bouncing on a trampoline, or adjusting to “sea legs” after a boat ride, our minds naturally shift between narrow focus and broad perspective. But what if we could practice that shift with intention? Danny unpacks how to conscious...

In this episode of the Climbing the Summit podcast, host Danny Cobin takes listeners on a journey through the seven chakras—each representing a unique layer of human experience, from physicality and desire to intuition and thought. Exploring both the ascending and descending flows of energy, Danny reveals how our thoughts shape our reality and how awareness can bring ease into everyday life. Blend...

What if “success” isn’t a finish line but a summit only you can define? This podcast invites you into a journey of self-discovery, insight, and presence—using the metaphor of climbing a mountain to explore what it really means to grow, evolve, and live authentically. Through powerful storytelling and lessons drawn from the  Three Principles  and his time at Michael Neill’s  Super Coach Academy , D...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , the invitation is simple:  slow down . Drawing from 40 years of life experience and over 20 years of parenting, the host reflects on how our  thoughts shape the reality we live in . Through an honest story about navigating a tough conversation with a partner, he shows how easily emotions can cloud our judgment—and how clarity often arrives when we step bac...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , Danny takes you on a journey through the  Three Principles —thought, consciousness, and the universal mind—as taught by Michael Neill and inspired by the life-changing insight of Syd Banks. With real-life examples, from morning commutes to the beauty of a butterfly, Danny reveals how our personal thinking shapes reality, how our level of consciousness chan...

In this episode, Danny invites listeners to take a fresh look at what counts as “progress.” For the overextended teacher or small business owner feeling like they’re never doing enough, this one’s a breath of fresh air. What if a great day doesn’t have to be extraordinary? What if the simple, steady okay days are exactly where transformation begins? Through a thoughtful story and powerful insight,...

In this heartfelt episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobin shares a powerful story about his son’s bike crash—and how that moment, raw and real, became a metaphor for life’s inevitable wipeouts. Through deeply personal reflections on heartbreak, emotional healing, and resilience, Danny explores how falling down isn’t failure… It’s part of the climb. You’ll hear about: Why emotions are me...

In this deeply reflective episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobin invites listeners to return to the very beginning—the foundation of who we are—with an exploration of the  root chakra , or  Muladhara . Symbolized by the color red and connected to the earth element, the root chakra represents security, stability, and our connection to the physical world. Danny shares his own journey of...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny Cobin explores the transformative power of  deep listening  as a path to self-discovery and emotional clarity. Drawing from personal stories and pop culture references like  Star Wars , Danny unpacks the contrast between listening for answers and listening to understand. He invites you to slow down, tune into your inner world, and examine your r...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , host Danny  Cobbin  explores how personal insight becomes a gateway to self-realization. With clarity and compassion, he shares why our mistakes aren’t signs of failure, but invitations to learn, especially when we meet them with presence. Danny dives into the cost of worry, the mental weight of replaying the past or forecasting the future, and why freedom...

In this episode of  Climbing the Summit , we dive into how external circumstances can rattle our internal world—and why that’s not a problem. Through a candid story from a Hawaiian vacation, Danny reflects on the power of acknowledging emotions instead of burying them. Drawing wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and the slow, steady growth of the bamboo tree, this conversation explores how to stay conne...