The On Purpose Podcast

What can 12 years on the road teach you about adventure, perspective, and what it really means to belong somewhere? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Amy Burkert , entrepreneur, longtime traveler, and newly elected mayor of Bisbee, Arizona, to talk about a life shaped by curiosity, change, and a willingness to take the less predictable path. Amy's adventure be...

Who are you when you step away from the titles, responsibilities, and expectations everyone else has placed on you? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with behavioral expert Dr. Michelle Harris for an honest conversation about mental health, identity, boundaries, and the difficult journey of finding yourself again. After more than 20 years of helping others, Dr. Har...

What if the moment you're waiting for is the one you're already in? In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy explores what it means to stop waiting for the perfect time and start fully engaging with the life happening right now. Too often, we get caught looking ahead to when we'll have more time, more information, more confidence, or better circumstances. Or we stay stuck look...

What if the emotions behind your decisions are more important than the goals you set? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with 90-year-old businessman, investor, and performance coach Bob Raybould to explore the connection between emotions, mindset, and success. Bob shares lessons developed over more than five decades, including how recognizing his own limiting belie...

How much is too much screen time—and what is it doing to our kids, our families, and even our own brains? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with licensed mental health counselor, digital addiction coach, and LifeWalk Coaching founder Mary Catherine Liscinski to explore the growing impact of screen overuse and digital addiction. Mary Catherine shares how excessive s...

What can the outdoors teach us about living a better, more intentional life? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with lifelong outdoorsman and author Matt Wemple to explore the restorative power of nature, the importance of community, and why some of the best stories belong to the ordinary people we encounter every day. From growing up exploring the woods and swamps...

What if resilience isn’t something you’re born with—but something you can train? In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy challenges the idea that resilience is a personality trait. Instead, he explains why resilience is a skill that can be developed through awareness, emotional regulation, and recovery. Jerrod explores how leaders, parents, coaches, and individuals can build...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your potential isn't failure—but comfort? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Marty Hofmann for a powerful conversation about complacency, personal growth, and what happens when we stop intentionally pursuing something better. Complacency isn't always obvious. It doesn't necessarily look like laziness or a lack...

What happens when we stop treating children like adults-in-training and start embracing the way they actually see the world? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with award-winning composer Dave Reminick , the creative force behind the children’s music project Dad Joke , for a conversation about music, creativity, curiosity, and the importance of letting kids be kids....

What happens when the people you've trusted your entire career suddenly stop calling? In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with Rusty Myers, veteran law enforcement officer and author of Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays, to discuss the hidden mental health challenges facing police officers, the importance of leadership, and why changing the culture of law en...

Sometimes the people who change your life are the ones you've only just met. After one of the darkest moments of the Copper Kings 100, Jerrod was physically depleted, emotionally drained, and questioning whether he could finish the race he'd spent six months preparing for. Then Wes Martin stepped into his story. Without hesitation, Wes offered to pace Jerrod through the night for nearly 30 miles—n...

What happens when you commit to something that feels impossible? In this deeply personal solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod shares the unforgettable journey of completing the inaugural Copper Kings 100 ultramarathon in Butte, Montana. But this isn't just a story about running 100 miles—it's about family, resilience, shared suffering, and discovering that our greatest accomplishments a...

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances—but the story you're telling yourself about them? In this inspiring episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod sits down with Brett Penniger, founder of Be Larger Than , to explore what it truly means to live intentionally, embrace adversity, and refuse to let life's challenges define your future. Brett shares the mindset shifts tha...

What if character isn't something you're born with—but something you build every day? In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod sits down with Raymond Foster—retired LAPD lieutenant, author, educator, and leadership expert—to explore the lifelong process of developing character, leading with integrity, and becoming the kind of person others can trust. Raymond shares lessons learned from de...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Pietro Deserte to discuss a journey that began with bullying, self-doubt, and feeling like an outsider—and led to confidence, resilience, and purpose through the game of American football. Growing up in rural Brazil, Pietro often felt different from those around him. Bullied for his appearance, interests, and personality, he s...

Are they really lucky... or are you just seeing the highlight reel? Tag someone who needs this reminder, It's easy to look at someone's success and say, "They got lucky." What's harder is seeing the early mornings. The sacrifices. The setbacks. The years of showing up when nobody was watching. When we label someone's success as luck, we often ignore the work that made it possible. And sometimes, i...

In this inspiring episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with brothers Kyle and Brent Pease to explore how endurance sports became a platform for inclusion, resilience, and changing lives. What started with a single triathlon transformed into a mission to ensure that everyone—regardless of physical ability—has the opportunity to compete, belong, and experience the power of comm...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Ryley Nahrgang —ultra runner, EMT, and recovering alcoholic—to share a story of resilience, recovery, and rebuilding a life from rock bottom. After losing his identity as an athlete following a major injury, Ryley found himself trapped in addiction, isolation, and self-destruction. What started as casual drinking slowly became...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Jamie Martin , nurse practitioner, ultra runner, and the first female finisher of the Copper King 100 , to explore what it means to chase big goals while balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and everyday life. Just 10 months postpartum, Jamie took on one of the toughest endurance races in Montana and proved that becomi...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy explores one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: the way we talk to ourselves . Too often, we allow other people’s opinions, criticism, and doubt to define our self-worth. Jerrod breaks down how external validation can temporarily fuel ambition—but lasting confidence comes from building belief from within. Through personal stories...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Abby Heffern , ultra marathoner and running coach, to explore what it really means to develop unhinged self-belief —the kind that allows you to chase big dreams even when they don’t make sense yet. Abby shares how endurance isn’t just physical—it’s a mindset built through showing up, embracing uncertainty, and continuing forwa...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Kevin Martin , a former Apple employee turned writer and long-distance hiker, to explore what it really takes to walk away from comfort and pursue an authentic life . After 13 years in the corporate world, Kevin made the bold decision to step into uncertainty—trading stability for purpose, creativity, and personal growth. He s...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Kody Lostroh , PBR World Champion, to explore the mindset required to embrace challenges, build resilience, and grow through discomfort . Kody shares lessons from his career in professional bull riding, where success isn’t about avoiding fear—but stepping into it. He breaks down why challenges never get easier, but we become s...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy challenges you to answer a critical question: what happens after you name your dream? Building on the Dream Chaser concept, Jerrod breaks down the gap between knowing what you want and actually living it out . He shares why momentum—not motivation—is the real driver of change, and how resistance is not a stop sign, but proof that you're movi...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Anthony Dyer, a former U.S. Air Force special missions aviator, to explore the real cost of service—and the path to healing after it. Anthony shares his journey from high-risk combat missions to facing trauma, addiction, and the loss of identity that many veterans and first responders silently carry. Through raw hones...