Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

I love football. I played it from age 10-25, as I was a quarterback & punter. After playing, I have trained and coached football players (NFL, college, high school, and youth) for almost 25-years now. To say it's a passion of mine is an understatement.   Well, I recently said "YES" to a unique opportunity to be the General Manager for the local pro arena football team here in San Diego, called the...

I love real-life, human stories that epitomize grit, courage, ambition, mental toughness, resilience, and inspiration. And that's exactly what you have in today's episode. Jenna Mango, a new Fitness Quest 10 hire & trainer, is a young woman who has one-heckuva story. And she's about to touch many souls and change many lives.   Jenna started following me when I was on the NBC TV show STRONG and the...

This episode is going to blow you away. For many years, I trained standout MLB catcher Nick Hundley to be the best athlete he could be. And while he played professional baseball at a very high level for 11-years, what he's doing now is even way bigger and more IMPACTFUL.   As a matter of fact, Nick's role with the International Justice Mission (IJM) is to help protect again human trafficking and v...

Does anyone else want the "aging process" to slow down? Me too! As much as I love the wisdom that comes with age, I don't love the fact that my body doesn't always feel like a young spring chicken anymore. Today's episode is all about slowing down the aging process with my good friend and entrusted colleague, Pete McCall.    Pete is an author, coach, podcaster, and he just released his new book ca...

This is a must-listen-to episode with one of my best friends in the world. I've known him since 1998, and he helped name my gym Fitness Quest 10. But, unfortunately, he is also in the fight for his life. On December 31st, 2020, Joe Pangelinan was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. What he thought was walking pneumonia turned into his worst nightmare; a PET scan and brain MRI showed that the canc...

I'm getting a little deep on you today and talking about some things on my mind and thoughts from my heart. I am talking about dreams, leadership, frustrations, and what's next in life. Specifically, I want to talk about how dreams keep you alive, leadership in today's crazy & chaotic times, and my thoughts on the question of "What's next?"   Listen in, hear my thoughts, and then I encourage you t...

Are you addicted to productivity and sometimes feel slightly out of balance? I thought so! In today's show, we talk "balance" and about doing what matters most versus worrying about how much to get done. My guest Christy Wright, a Dave Ramsey personality, is a busy mom with three young kids, a bustling career, and she knows what it's like to be stretched too thin.     Christy redefines balance and...

Making his return on the IMPACT SHOW today is a world-renowned nutrition expert and good friend, Robert Yang. This episode is EPIC...I reached out to my podcast and Instagram listeners and asked for your top nutrition questions to ask Robert. We had over 50 questions come through on supplementation, sports nutrition, weight loss & weight gain, intermittent fasting, fasted cardio, top hacks for pea...

Randy Hetrick is a former Navy Seal who founded TRX Training & turned it into a 100-Million Dollar brand. We go deep on today's episode on how the principles of being a Navy Seal helped fuel TRX's success during the pandemic. Why he recently launched a spin-off fitness app called OUTFIT Training. Along with his fitness industry predictions and trends for the industry and what brings him the most j...

This one today is quite an amazing story. Sean Lake is a former professional snowboarder who co-founded BUBS Naturals 4-years ago on the mission to make people's health & wellness better. Since its inception, the company has seen meteoric growth and has changed thousands of people's lives. And to think that the brand was born from a tragedy makes it even more special.    The company "BUBS" is name...

Today's episode will captivate you and deliver great insight, perspective, gratitude, and inspiration. It's the story of my friend Susan Hannifin-MacNab. She shares how she wrote a book on healing to help her overcome the tragic death of her surfer/professor/bagpiper husband Brent and how she was suddenly thrust into being a single-Mom of her then 5-year old child.   This conversation goes deep an...

I'm fired up today for two reasons. One, today demarks episode #212, and I love the number 212. Second, and more importantly, because it's LABOR DAY! As a matter of fact, I think you will smile (maybe laugh) at this year's traditional "Laaabborrr Day" message on one of my favorite holidays.    In addition, there are 2-other parts to today's episode:   First, I share three thoughts on the value of...

I am so fired up to have one of my best friends, Trina Gray, on the show today, who just happens to be one of the most driven & successful entrepreneurs I know. She's also one of the best parents, coaches, and life-transformers I know as well. Trina and I go way back to when she joined my Mastermind in 2007, and she has continued to flourish and serve in so many capacities. We share many commonali...

Anyone going through any adversity these days? Is anyone facing big challenges, decisions, or setbacks with their health, mindset, career, or relationship? Meet Sally Kalksma. She was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2008. Her husband passed away 1.5 years later. Left to raise her 3-kids as a single-Mom, she turned to stair-climbing & "Tower Racing" as an outlet to deal with her adversity. Today...

WOW. What a crazy few weeks it has been highlighted by dropping my son off at college last week. Highs. Lows. An emotional roller-coaster to say the least. Whether you are a parent or not, I believe you are going to "FEEL" my emotions, sentiments, and lessons in today's podcast episode and that it will help you be an even better version of yourself.   There are 3-parts to today's Show: - Part 1. M...

I received a great question a few weeks ago from one of our community members who asked, "TD, what leadership lessons would Coach Wolf share with us in a podcast if he were still alive?" Man, I think that's a great question.  So I went out to the lines and answered that question and six others.   Here are the questions for today's show: - What's your go-to workout music these days? - What's the mo...

I'm pumped to share 3 things on my heart today. The first one is about "hopping hurdles." As I get ready to take my oldest son Luke to college this week, I share a lesson about a recent conversation with him about "hopping hurdles" and how to get to the decision-makers in life. Regardless of your age, this is a timeless message that will help one get far in life. Additionally, a shoutout to fellow...

Back in May 2000, just 5-months after opening my first performance studio called Fitness Quest 10, I hired a young strength & conditioning coach named Brett Klika. Brett and I met at the Olympic Training facility in Chula Vista, CA, while I was working with the U.S. Women's Soccer Team. He became my sidekick in the trenches changing lives for close to two decades and I'm so proud of all he has acc...

Today you are meeting a true living legend and his name is Dave Weck. I've known Dave for over 20 years, and he is the founder and creator of the BOSU ball. He is a fitness Icon, and today he shares his soul and how he has been through hell and back with his struggles being bipolar, addictions to alcohol, and then marijuana. This is a deep one, and you will hear it from the mind of an amazing huma...

BIG day today as I'm getting ready to kick off my Max-IMPACT Retreat tomorrow. I'm excited, pumped, and even a bit nervous for the weekend-long festivities. The day I don't get nervous is the day I hang it up. But I'm also really fired-up to see people LIVE and to coach my butt off. We're going deep on dreams. Deep on getting further clarity on one's divine purpose. And I'm particularly pumped to...

Let's talk shop today. I have my good friend Brian Bradley, who I've known for two decades, in the house. Brian is a biomechanist who happens to be one of the smartest guys I know when it comes to human performance and getting Pain-Free. Brian, who has worked with the Egoscue Clinic for more than 2-decades, is on a mission to help millions learn how to live a healthier and pain-free life.     In t...

Today is a "spittin' fire" from the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where I recently took a few days of mellow-yellow time with the family.    With the waves crashing in the background, I share my five lessons from the power & beauty from one of my favorite places--the beach.    There is real power in getting "mellow-yellow" time to recharge, rejuvenate, and recalibrate. This trip definitely di...

One of the questions I get from a lot of the people I coach is, "Should I start a podcast?" While the easy answer is "Yes, of course, you should. The world deserves your voice"… there's more than that.   Every decision is different and there must be a purpose/reason WHY you would start a podcast. There are a lot of factors in why one would WANT to start a podcast or maybe not start a podcast.   In...

Woah Nelly, I can't believe we are celebrating 200-episodes today. WOW!!! As a matter of fact, I have asked my wife Melanie and right-hand teammate Julie Wilcox to be an instrumental part of today's 200th episode gala and they're a big part of today's celebration.   In today's 200th special episode, we share: - My all-time favorite episodes amongst all 200 to record... and WHY. - The "easiest" pod...

I can't believe this Thursday is Episode #200. As a matter of fact, I'm sharing my Top 10 Lessons Learned from 200-episodes BEFORE my 200th one even drops this Thursday. I'm joined today by the person who has been part of EVERY single episode since we started, Julie Wilcox, as she helps produce each & every show. There is a wealth of information in today's episode. I hope you enjoy ALL 10-lessons...