Getting After It

Everyone hits a wall. This episode is about what to do when you do. When your mind feels heavy. When motivation fades. When you’re not sure what the next step is, or if you’re even on the right path. I talk about the difference between a bad day and a full-on rut. I share what’s helped me in the past, from movement to mindset to faith. And I walk through a time I almost gave up on this podcast. If...

I just got back from a cruise with my wife Ally, my family, and some friends. In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to rest, unplug, and try to shift out of “grind mode.” I share how tough it was to stay consistent with training and nutrition, and what it taught me about discipline when you're out of routine. But more than anything, this trip reminded me why I started the podcast in...

This episode is about what happens when life doesn’t give you a choice. Ally joins me again to talk through how we both deal with hard things—both the ones we choose (like ultra marathons), and the ones we never would (like sickness, infertility, and grief). We share personal stories from our lives—my illness, her father’s cancer, the struggle to start a family—and explore the role that discipline...

Why do we do hard things? In this episode, I break down why discomfort matters and what it does for us in everyday life. Hard is relative—what challenges me may not challenge you, but both deserve respect. We’ll explore how hard things build patience, shape confidence, and inspire those around us. I share stories from my own life—battling fatigue, pushing through burnout, qualifying for Boston—and...

This episode is about three lessons I’ve learned from past guests. The first is resilience. Dave Daly broke his neck and had to relearn how to live. His story reminded me what it really means to keep going, even when life feels impossible. The second is reinvention. My brother Blake lost his business and struggled with who he was. He tried different things until he found roping, and it brought him...

We’ve been taught to believe that discipline means never missing a step, never falling short, never giving ourselves an inch of slack. But the truth is—grace is what makes discipline last. In this episode, I explore why being graceful with yourself isn’t weakness, but strength. Drawing on stories from my own ultra marathon training, lessons from the Stoics, and insights from modern thinkers, I’ll...

In this episode of Getting After It , I sit down with Dallin Shurts—BYU record holder, Team USA discus thrower, and a man who has learned as much from failure as he has from victory. His story isn’t just about breaking records; it’s about breaking limits. From awkward beginnings on the basketball court to standing on international stages in the discus ring, Dallin has forged his path through disci...

Running is more than exercise, it’s a teacher. In this episode, I explore the lessons running offers far beyond the trail: how it strengthens the body, sharpens the mind, quiets the noise of the modern world, and reveals truths about discipline, resilience, and perspective. I share how running has shaped my everyday life and the way I face challenges. Along the way, we’ll reflect on insights from...

Change is the only constant, yet it’s often the thing we fight against the most.  In this episode, I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned about change through Stoic philosophy, trail running, and some of life’s hardest moments. From Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom on impermanence to personal stories of setbacks, struggles, and unexpected renewal, this is a conversation about what it truly means to embrace...

This one’s personal. In two months, I’ll toe the line at my next ultra 31 miles through the Canyonlands. I’ve done this before, but this race is different. I’m carrying new lessons, some from the trail and some from the weight room, but most from the setbacks that nearly pulled me out of the game altogether. Injuries have a way of humbling you. They strip away your ego, your timelines, your illusi...

You know what you need to do. You’ve written it down. You’ve scheduled it. You’ve even told yourself it’s important. But you haven’t done it. In this solo episode, I confront one of the most pervasive enemies of personal growth: procrastination. But not the surface-level kind. This is the deeper form, the kind that masks itself as perfectionism, fear, or even self-doubt. Drawing insights from thin...

“Getting After It” isn’t just a slogan, it’s how I choose to live. In this episode, I hand over the mic to someone who knows me better than anyone, my wife, Ally.  She interviews me about what it really means to get after it, and we dive deep into the journey behind the brand, the podcast, and the mindset. We talk about everything, from the early days of “Fat Brett” and living without structure, t...

What if your weakness wasn’t a flaw—but a space for grace? In this episode, I sit down with B.J. Allen, a business professor at BYU and author of The Compensating Power of Christ , to explore the intersection of faith, psychology, and performance. We dive into everything from confidence in sales to imposter syndrome in life—and how preparation, storytelling, and spiritual awareness shape how we sh...

What do you do when everything changes in an instant? In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with my friend Bryce Turley, who survived a life-altering fireworks accident that left him with a completely different life than the one he planned. One moment, he was holding a mortar tube on the beach. The next, he was in an ambulance fighting for his life. But this episode isn’t about pain—it’s ab...

Most people see the moment you win. They don’t see what it cost. In this conversation, I sit down with Ashton Lunt—national champion in javelin, former BYU athlete, and someone who knows what it means to suffer for a dream. We talk about what it really takes to become elite. From early mornings feeding pigs before lifting sessions, to throwing a javelin with a torn rotator cuff, Ashton’s journey i...

There’s a war happening inside each of us — and most of the time, no one else sees it. In this solo episode, I open up about the unseen battles that shape who we become. From personal stories of depression, self-doubt, and infertility to practical tools rooted in Stoic philosophy and faith, this episode is a deeply honest reflection on what it means to keep going when no one’s watching, and no one...

We’re all running out of time. That’s not a dramatic opener—it’s just the truth. This episode is a solo reflection on something that’s been weighing on me lately: presence, purpose, and the short window we’re all given to do something that matters. While on vacation, I read Whale Fall , a story about a man swallowed by a whale who finds clarity about his broken relationship with his father—just a...

In this episode, I sat down with someone very special to me — my niece Lily — for a conversation that honestly felt like talking to a younger version of myself. We talked about what it means to grow up in today’s world — the pressures of high school, the weight of comparison, and the internal dialogue we all wrestle with. But what made this episode powerful wasn’t just her honesty, it was her wisd...

I had the chance to sit down with Courtney—the voice behind the phrase “I’m fat and I’m working on it” —and what followed was one of the most real, raw, and human conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. She didn’t set out to go viral. She set out to change her life. In this episode, Courtney shares how one painful moment at the gym sparked a global response—and what it taught her about shame,...

What happens when everything you've trained for collides with pain, disappointment, and comparison? This is the story of Michael Whitaker, a Division I javelin athlete who didn’t just compete with a torn UCL — he qualified for Nationals. In this episode, we unpack what it means to keep showing up when your body is broken and your confidence is shattered. Michael reveals the brutal emotional r...

What happens when an ordinary dad decides he’s had enough of mediocrity? In this episode, I sit down with Brayden—a man who turned fear into fuel. From struggling to run a mile at 29 to finishing an Ironman 70.3, Brayden shares the real story behind his transformation. No highlight reels. No filters. Just brutal miles, setbacks, and the refusal to quit. We explore the psychology of endurance sport...

Men rarely talk about what’s going on under the surface. Maybe it’s because society told us to “man up.” Maybe it’s because we never had the tools to put words to how we feel. Either way, most of us have learned to hide our struggles until they become impossible to ignore. In this episode, I sit down with a Dr. Kim Buck, seasoned mental health professional who has spent 25 years helping others fac...

In this episode, I sit down with DJ and endurance athlete Tyler — known as DJ Take 2 — for one of the most grounded and real conversations I’ve had in a while. We explore the beauty of starting small, pushing our limits, and realizing that most of the barriers we face are self-made. Tyler shares stories from his winding journey as a DJ, his first triathlon podium finish, and the lessons learned fr...

Most people only consider physical therapy after something breaks. A torn muscle. A blown-out knee. The kind of injury that makes you question if your body is still yours. But what if movement wasn’t just for recovery… but for prevention? For performance? For staying independent as you age? In this episode, I sit down with Brynli Walker—a licensed physical therapist, athlete, mom, and all-around e...

What does it really mean to "feed your heart"? In this episode, I sat down with my friend Jared Lee to unpack one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on the show yet—one that weaves through philosophy, religion, suffering, and the pursuit of meaning. We explore how ancient thinkers like Plato and C.S. Lewis believed in the power of the “chest”—the seat of emotion, conviction, and mora...