Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

Today's episode is jaw-dropping. While Dana has created a unique career as a mobility/breathwork/ and mind-body coach to some of the world's best athletes in MLB, NFL, NHL, and the WWE, what makes this episode unique is Dana Santas bares her soul and shares her incredible story with us.   Dana grew up poor, living in an attic in upstate NY with dust-mites in her bed, mothered a child while in high...

While some people are soaring during these challenging times, many feel fatigued, emptiness, frustration, anger, anxiety, and stress. Today, I share five ways to embrace reality, get back on track, and get your rhythm and mojo back in no time.   The episode is all about getting your mind right and using strategies to help you think clearly and positively. Todd discusses the power of self-talk and...

Welcome to today's LIVE Q&A with a listener with a burning question. From Chicago, John Skokna asks, "Should I quit my current job to pursue my passion for fitness training?" Man, I love answering your questions, and nothing better than doing some LIVE hot seat coaching. Buckle up as you hear my thoughts and advice to help John make a big decision in his life.    Keep your questions coming so I ca...

Buckle up for today's show. I have fitness icon Jake "Body by Jake" Steinfeld, the father of personal training, with me on the show. While Jack LaLanne may be the godfather of fitness, Jake Steinfeld" is the man responsible for creating the personal training industry over 40 years ago.     In today's episode, you will hear Jake's story and how he followed his dream, and "Don't Quit" became his man...

Back in the house by popular demand, I have superstar trainer, and online personality Anna Renderer LaFata joined by her husband and business partner Vito La Fata. These two are magic and bring the heat and vision to building an online brand. They lead the way in helping people transform their expertise into an online business and personal brand. It is an action-packed episode guaranteed to teach,...

Many people are looking to build their online brand & business these days. While some people believe building their online brand is just increasing their social media following, it goes way beyond that. Today, I dissect the essential aspects any entrepreneur or individual should do to build their brand and business with online expert Vito LaFata. Vito is someone I've known for 10+ years. There is...

I want to give a huge shout-out to all the MindRight Maniacs battling like heck these days and winning the battle between the ears. Today, I'm answering a handful of your questions submitted to me through my Instagram or my website. Thank you for continuing to share with me how I can best help you. Love these Q&A's!   In this episode, the questions deal with everything from self-doubt, to nutritio...

In 2005, I hired a green trainer who had just moved from Boston to Cali. She grew quickly and blossomed into one of my best trainers at Fitness Quest 10. She starred in a bunch of my DVD's (yes!), she taught boot camp, and she had an incredible following. After 6-years at FQ10, Anna went on to host PopSugar Fitness for many years before starting her "Visionary Planner" business with her husband Vi...

Today we are in the Roots of Fitness Quest 10. This is where it all started over 20-years ago when I had no clients, no business plan, and no money. I got a little choked-up doing my first episode from sacred grounds. In this episode, I am joined by our 4-interns who just graduated from our program in the midst of COVID.   I asked the interns to share their big takeaways from the internship, what...

You know what today is, it's one of my favorite holidays, it's Laaabbbbooor Day! By tradition, there is nothing like stepping back and reminiscing about one of my top mentors, the late great Coach Warren Wolf, back in Brick, New Jersey.     I invite you to take a short stroll down memory lane on the football field with me right now as I not only impersonate the best of Coach Wolf (circa 1988). And...

Welcome to a new era of learning. For everyone. One of the groups most impacted by all this craziness is college-age kids. Some college students are going to class live on campus. Some college students are virtual from home. And some college-students are literally on campus but going to school virtually or doing a hybrid. In this "Back to College" episode, I'm talking with 4-college kids starting...

With the NFL football season just around the corner and college football having just kicked off (kind of), I have a very special guest today. Luis Perez is a guy I've trained for a few years now, and he has one of the most fascinating stories you will ever hear. He did NOT play high school football, he won the Harlon Hill Trophy (Heisman Trophy for D2), and is now knocking on the doors of the NFL....

Today's episode is a fun one as I interview my son Brady and three other TEEN authors from their new book called "QuaranTEEN—9 Teenagers Share Their Experience of a Worldwide Pandemic." It just launched on Tuesday (August 25 th ), and it has already hit #1 on Amazon in 3-different categories.   This collaborative book was created to give teens a positive, proactive project during this incredibly c...

Meet my financial advisor Buddy Thomas. I don't make any big financial moves without him. And today, I asked Buddy to share some of his incredible wisdom on the IMPACT Show. The key topic we are talking about today is "wealth." Not just money, but that's a big part of the discussion. We are also talking about body, mind, spirit, and relational wealth as well.   Regardless of who you are, what you...

I love getting questions from our listeners. Today, I'm answering five great questions that came in on multiple topics. This includes Productivity (I like to say GSD - Get Stuff Done), Anxiety, How to get your spark back, Parenting, Lack of sleep and focus, Your Worth (what is your ROI?), and How to get back on track.   This episode is a fast-moving, value-packed, and is going to motivate you. Lis...

I can't believe it's been one year since the IMPACT Show launched. One hundred eight episodes later, and we are having a party. Man, it's been a fantastic year of podcasting with 108 value-packed episodes with exceptional guests and questions from our raving fans & listeners. Thank you!   I have something pretty cool for you all today. I have selected 7 of the most popular clips from episodes 50-1...

There is something special about the "climb" up a tough mountain. And that's exactly what we have here these days in the business world--one heckuva mountain. Perhaps we love the climb because we know that the view from the top is going to be spectacular. Or the physicality of the climb will leave us feeling like we conquered the challenge. And that's exactly why I have expert mountaineer & long-t...

I've had a calling lately to do a podcast message just for the kiddos. Kids have been through a lot in the last 6-months, and they are going through a lot now--and I want to INSPIRE them. As much as this message will resonate with parents, coaches, teachers, mentors, leaders, or trainers, I know the kids NEED it. Please be sure to SHARE it with them AFTER you listen in!    On today's show, I share...

Are you stuck in a rut? Do you need a kick in the backside to get your tail back in gear again? One of the most important things you can do right now is LOOK FORWARD and obsess on where you are going and not where you were.   Today, I'm joined by two of my good friends, Frank Pucher & Bob Poston, where we bring over 70-years of business & leadership experience to talk about how we must lock into a...

Today's episode is a special one as it's kind of like MindRight Maniac meets the IMPACT Show! As NFL training camps begin around the League, this was our last workout on the field after months of the craziest, most bizarre off-season in my 20+ year career. Today, we feature Drew Brees, Chase Daniel, and Luis Perez as they make final preparations for their upcoming season.   There are three parts t...

Who needs a little extra motivation & inspiration in their life right now? Who needs some extra juice in the tank today? If so, this is your episode to ignite your passion, purpose, and dreams. These days we all need to be reminded of the strength, resilience, and grit inside of us. We need to remember what wakes us up, why we keep going, and what we need to do to make an impact in this world.   T...

Now, this is one incredible life story that you must listen too. Chad Richards went from hell and back in 10 years of his young adult life. He was a "normal" everyday kid growing up in middle-class America who eventually made some bad choices. Those choices led to opioid addiction, multiple arrests, and finally, incarceration.   In this episode, Chad talks about his entire journey and what ultimat...

If there was ever a time to dig deep, surround yourself with smart people, and get your mind right, it's now. I'm joined today by 2 of my closest confidantes as we have a round-table discussion at Fitness Quest 10. We discuss some of the most important best-practices to do in business & life right now, growing relationships, the power of your network, and how to best lean into and communicate with...

Today marks a very special day as we are celebrating the 100th episode of the IMPACT Show. And I can't think of a better way to celebrate it with someone who has been a mentor & friend of mine for over 20-years...and is a living legend. As a matter of fact, there is no one man in my career who has IMPACTED my training philosophy and methodology more than this man. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Coach...

If there was ever a time to dig deep and fight with all your might, it's now. In today's episode, we are fortunate to have special guest Kelli Watson in the house. Kelli is one of my 5 Platinum level coaches in the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program. She's also a Coach in my IMPACT Coaching Program for High-Performers, and she's a co-founder of Scriptor Publishing with Hall-of-Fame fitness pro, Greg J...