Unsatisfied Podcast

As a D2 wrestler and person stuck in that college-age kid but adult stage of life - Jaret Peterson walks us through what he is currently "unsatisfied" with. Emphasizing the need for deep relationships, the most important of which is with Jesus Christ, we get to hear what true "health" looks like in the life of someone humbly figuring it out - just like you.

Give your gut a break, but your body a boost through exercise snacks: short bursts of vigorous 1-2 minute work @ 75% max HR. Studies of VILPA (Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) prove that this creates, enhances, and maintains the health benefits of exercise for fitness enthusiasts and non-exercisers alike. Sources: Akins, J. D., Crawford, C. K., Burton, H. M., Wolfe, A. S., Vardar...

Because your life should be more than just a yearly tax return that you “have to” do and greatly dread. Instead, by taking this quarterly review approach, you turn your life into something you actually lead—adjusting, refining, and building with intention—so you’re not just accounting for where you’ve been, but actively creating where you’re going. The Quarterly Review Approach to goals specifical...

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Science says young blood can rejuvenate old mice. But we don’t need a transfusion to experience that. When the young bring energy and the old bring wisdom, something incredible happens — we don’t just extend life… we deepen it. Resources: Innovation in Action. (2021, October 31). Scientist Gave Old Mice Blood Component from Young Mice and They Lived Longer and Looked Younger [Video]. YouTube. http...

Health isn’t about looking impressive. It’s about being useful for the life you want to live. And the beautiful thing is… that life is built on really simple things. Specifically 5 Simple Tips I go over: Walk. Eat real food. Sleep well. Lift heavy things. And don’t put stuff in your body that works against all of it. SHOW NOTES LINKS: Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstren...

We’ve outsourced stimulation to algorithms and settled for predictable, low-risk conversations in real life. The result? Endless content consumption and a growing deficit of meaningful connection. This episode examines the psychology of reward, attention, and novelty — and how we can apply it to transform the way we talk to each other. Learn how to replace empty small talk with conversations that...

Dreaming is not passive. It is active preparation. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of REM sleep and why the brain treats dreams as a training ground for memory, emotion, creativity, and survival. We connect sleep science to strength training principles — showing how your mind uses the night for progressive overload, recovery, and threshold work. If you’ve ever woken from a nightmare, sol...

Gym Crush — Falling for Your Future Self This Valentine’s week, the crush isn’t on someone else — it’s on the version of you staring back in the mirror after the pump. In this episode, we unpack the science and psychology of “the pump,” why it feels like a glimpse into your potential, and how to turn that moment of attraction into permanent change using a Ulysses contract — a decision that binds y...

90% of podcasts don't make it to 12 episodes... congrats Unsatisfied listeners - we made it into the top 10%! In this episode, we walk through Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life —not as self-help advice, but as a biological and philosophical framework for standing in chaos. From posture and neurochemistry, to truth-telling, risk, discipline, and meaning, this conversation explores why confide...

What do you do when your life is moving—but not going anywhere? In this episode of Unsatisfied , I talk about the treadmill—not as a workout, but as a metaphor for life. The treadmill is consistent, reliable, and safe. It keeps us disciplined. It keeps us busy. It keeps us showing up. And sometimes, that’s exactly what a season requires. But over time, reliability can replace discernment. Competit...

I’ve always been unsatisfied. I've practiced and put in the reps to be disciplined, driven, and ambitious — but had become deficient in love as a side effect. This episode is a personal confession about how self-improvement can quietly starve relationships when dissatisfaction is selfish, and why I've reframed it as unselfish unsatisfaction that seeks to serve, not just grow. Share with so...

You don’t need more time. You need fewer distractions. Episode 9 explores why distraction feels unavoidable, how modern environments train the brain to scan instead of stay, and why productivity systems fail without environmental change. From dopamine and caffeine to Parkinson’s Law and the Distraction Diet , this episode reframes focus as something you protect — not force. 1. Andrew Huberman. (20...

What if the goal isn’t to flatten life, but to incline it? This episode looks at how intentional resistance—in movement, recovery, focus, and faith—creates deeper growth and prepares you for the weight of life.

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2026 is coming, which means nearly everyone is thinking of what resolution and goal with help them achieve the clique of "New Year, New Me". Personally, I'm feeling just as bummed out with fear and doubt on January 1st as I am on December 29th. This is a symptom of the "Unsatisfied" mindset - and in this episode we talk about the trouble that brings someone in light of the...

With Christmas just 4 days away, today we wrap up advent season through the "Unsatisfied" lens. Through the perspectives of Hungry Hope, Nourishing Peace, and Craveable Joy every person can cook up a recipe for King-Sized Love. Merry Christmas everyone!

Advent is a season for preparing our hearts for Jesus's first coming as a baby boy in a manger and His second coming on the Day we are all longing for. Week 2 of Advent follows the theme of ultimate "PEACE" in Jesus, and how to nourish peace here on earth. Sticking to the "Unsatisfied" Mindset, I attach the feeling of nourishment and sustenance to we have in the Prince of P...

Advent is a season for preparing our hearts for Jesus's first coming as a baby boy in a manger and His second coming on the Day we are all longing for. Week 1 of Advent follows the theme of "HOPE" in Jesus's return and all the promises that reside in that fact. Sticking to the "Unsatisfied" Mindset, I attach the feeling of hunger to the hope we have in Jesus to define a...

In this episode, I talk about why a healthy dose of obsession enhances the "Unsatisfied" mindset and is "probably" necessary for a time period when pursuing your passions. I give you three comparisons to use when discerning when you've gone from a healthy to an unhealthy obsession. These included idolization vs. harmonization, ergodicity vs. fleeting intensity, and finally,...

In this episode, distinguish the difference between dissatisfaction and unsatisfaction to properly begin pursuing your passions with the right attitude and mindset. Then, learn the 5 "H" Technique to identify which passions are worthy of a pursuit that propels you forward while reflecting all the glory back to the only true satisfaction - Jesus Christ. Until He returns, we'll stay hu...

Have you ever been told you're too ambitious, an overachiever, or have wild dreams? Maybe you feel like your thoughts are too big for your own head to handle. In the pursuit of personal, physical, and mental growth, we dreamers can make ourselves quieter in an effort to be normal. Normal is boring. God created us for more. Let's talk about that.