Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

Get ready to laugh and smile today as I share 5 things you probably don't know about me. This podcast episode was inspired by my wife Melanie while on a date night. Check this out... All of a sudden my phone dings and I smile while reading this quote... "Happiness is not determined by what's happening around you but rather what's happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness...

There are some conversations and interviews that just make you better. Today's episode with James Clear is guaranteed to do exactly that. As the author of the NYT best-selling book Atomic Habits, he has sold over 1-million copies of the book.  In today's episode, James talks about: The keys to building good habits. What you can do to break bad habits. The holy grail to building the kind of habits...

Have you ever gone so deep that you had to put every ounce of effort into overcoming a gut-wrenching challenge, massive adversity, doubt, or even fear? For me, the answer is yes. In today's episode, I share my experience on NBC STRONG (now airing on Netflix) and how that proved to be a very deep and personally transformative experience for me. Some of the stories I have not shared publicly…until t...

I've always prided myself that my gym, Fitness Quest 10, is like a beaming lighthouse that radiates out positive energy, enthusiasm, and light. An actual lighthouse attracts lost ships and brings them safely into the harbor. The brighter the light, the more ships it can attract. In a world filled with more stress and anxiety than ever, it's crucial that we radiate out more positive energy and ligh...

Pure fire in this one. If you need a few minutes to simply get amped-up, be reminded of the power and strength inside of you, this episode is going to jack you up. Just as the words remind you, be sure that you dial-in what needs to be done right now. Smile. Train. Sweat. Eat great. Use great words. And remind yourself WHO you are. Lastly, I want to hear your "I AM" and "I WILL" statements. Share...

Quote:  "Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever."   ~Ghandi What a great quote to affirm us LIVING and LEARNING every day during these precarious times. Now more than ever do I want you to focus on being positive, staying active, eating right, staying in gratitude, and getting your mind right.  Today, I'm joined by my friend Petra Kolber, who is an enlightened sp...

What was the greatest crisis of your life? When looking back and reflecting upon that crisis, there is always some good that comes from it. Even if there is hurt, struggle, pain, fear, trepidation, anxiety, or stress associated with it, you can never have a "good crisis" go to waste. In today's episode, I share one of the biggest and toughest crises in my life and what I did to get through it. Wit...

What an interesting, crazy week it has been! I'm not sure when it gets better, but I can assure you, it WILL get better. In order to manage the stress, overwhelm, and fear that has gripped many, I want to share my thoughts on HOW we can specifically deal with the here and NOW. In today's episode, I provide specific updates and recommendations to your morning routine, evening routine, and best-prac...

Momma Durkin is one of the most LOVING people you will ever meet. She's 86-years old and is a pure spit-fire of energy who will make you laugh, smile and feel lots of love. Mom raised 8-kids in a single-parent home in Brick, NJ, and worked 2-jobs to make ends meet and put food on the table. I'll be forever grateful for the sacrifices Mom made to make our home the most loving and compassionate plac...

Today's episode comes from an airplane at 30,000 feet en route from Florida to San Diego. It's all about the 5 Ways to overcome FEAR, beat the coronavirus epidemic, live with more FAITH, and what we need to do NOW to ultimately look back at this unprecedented time and realize it was a massive catalyst for epic positive change in your life. Remember, in any challenging and tough time, there is alwa...

Fear. We are living in an era that is full of fear. The coronavirus. The economy. Heck, even your own mindset on your dreams, aspirations, and ambitions. In today's Q&A session, I received a great question on "What advice would you give to someone who has a good-paying job but it's not what they want to do?" I address this question head-on and provide practical tips to literally smack FEAR in da f...

Back in the day, the University of Miami Hurricanes were a dynasty and dominated college football for many years. But the last decade has brought many dark days. A year ago, they hired Manny Diaz to run the once-storied program and be the head coach. However, the man behind Manny Diaz that's turning these young men into national championship-caliber players is a strength coach named Dave Feeley. I...

When it comes to your own health, you must ultimately do the things necessary to maximize your own vitality, energy, and overall well-being. This includes your physical, mental, and spiritual self. In my own walk, I use a combination of allopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, exercise, and my own hacks to maximize my energy, recovery, and health. In this episode, I share my routine and specifi...

I love studying the champions. I love studying people who are the best in the world at what they do. I want to know how they train, how they eat, how they think, what they do, and every darned habit to help them be the best in the world. After all, success leaves clues. Meet Mike Chandler. Mike is a mixed-martial artist in Bellator and a 3x world champion. He has tasted the highs and lows of profe...

I love studying leadership...and I love branding. In my 20-years of running a business, I've learned a ton of lessons on both topics. Now, with 2-successful companies and 42 employees, leadership is one of the most important things I do. It's also one of the hardest. Today's IMPACT Show episode stems from David Isaacson, who asks, "What are your top leadership tips that high-performance companies,...

Meet my friend Pete Holman. I've known him for more than 10-years and he's one of the most passionate, driven, knowledgeable, and soulful people I know. He's a trainer, physical therapist, coach, pioneer, inventor, and a man with a huge heart, strong mind, and beautiful spirit. Pete is not only the founder of the TRX Rip Trainer and Nautilus Glute Drive, but he is also a former Tae-Kwon-Do Nationa...

We recently had my Mastermind 13th Annual Retreat with 100+ of the most passionate, purpose-driven trainers on the planet in Coronado, CA. The overwhelming response was that it was one of our best retreats yet. And BOTH guest speakers knocked it out of the park. Today's episode is a montage of some of the best sound-bytes/lessons from the Retreat that will bring great value to your life. Spartan f...

The story of Damon West is one of the most riveting and extraordinary stories you will EVER hear. Damon was a star high school & college QB who got hurt, took a wrong turn as he began using drugs and became a full-blown criminal. He eventually got caught and got a 65-year LIFE- sentence in a Texas state penitentiary. Damon tells his entire story in this episode and your jaw will drop more times th...

One of my best friends today is a guy I played college football with many moons ago. Despite him living on the East Coast, I call him several times a month. Especially when I need to laugh. This guy is one of those guys that just gives me those big belly laughs that seems to make every situation lighter and better. Regardless of how big it is. In this episode, I share 5 things that friends do that...

Kelli Masters is one of the Top 25 Most Influential Women in Sports Today. She is an NFL sports agent who has represented more professional athletes than any woman in the industry, having served as an agent/contract advisor to players in every NFL draft since 2006. In 2010, she made history as the first woman to represent a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. In this episode, I had the opportunity...

Change is NOT easy. Regardless of the change needed in one's life, it takes commitment, sacrifice, discipline, and a lot of hard work to make the changes desired. Meet Rick Oliver. He messaged me on Instagram and shared his story of him recently losing 100+ lbs. I was so intrigued by his story, the reason he gained so much weight, and his WHY for making a major lifestyle change that I wanted to sh...

Spring Training is about to begin and the baseball season is right around the corner. The last 15-weeks, I've been in the weight-room grinding and preparing 8 current MLB and minor-league players for their upcoming 2020 season. Baseball is a sport built on endurance, mindset...and failure.  Yes, failure. Pro baseball is a long season that requires mental toughness, incredible endurance, massive co...

What's up my fire-breathing dragon friends? It seems like you can never get enough sound NUTRITION advice so I brought back my good friend and expert nutritionist, Robert Yang. In this episode, Robert discusses intermittent fasting, fasted cardio, TOP foods to eat for your health, energy, and vitality, and the 3 best nutrition tips when TRAVELING.  In today's episode, I also share one of my secret...

I can't believe it's already 50 episodes of the IMPACT podcast. I started the Show on August 19th, 2019, and we have produced 50 shows in relatively little time. There have been lots of laughs, even some cries, a ton of wisdom being dropped… and a lot of IMPACT created! In today's episode, my team and I sifted through all the segments and pulled out 7 short highlight clips to CELEBRATE the big 5-0...

There are 5 different "stages" of life. Each one builds on the other… and each one produces its own fruit. Whether you're in your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's or beyond… we dive deep into what stage of life you might be in right now. This episode is all about maximizing your mindset around where you currently are at in life-- and how to capitalize at each stage of your life.  In this Q&A, Coach Ju...