Ain’t Dead Yet

Today the spotlight is on Zac Sagay, who shares his transformative journey from substance abuse in San Francisco to achieving sobriety in Austin.   Zac opens up about his tumultuous past, his rise in the restaurant industry, and his eventual redemption. The conversation navigates through the power of community support, the significance of vulnerability, and Zac's initiatives like the ATX Sprint Sq...

In this captivating episode of the Ain't Dead Yet podcast,Khalil Rafati reveal his remarkable journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and author. Khalil delves into his struggles, the loss of his mother, and the profound impact of resilience, faith, and community. Together with reflections on avoiding life's numbing vices, the conversation underscores the import...

In this episode of the 'Ain't Dead Yet' podcast, I'm joined by Gabe Fuentes, a quality assurance specialist at BPN. Gabe shares his inspiring story, discussing his adoption, childhood struggles, military service, and the life-changing diagnosis of a brain tumor. Through vulnerability and resilience, Gabe talks about how he navigated these hardships, his battle with depression, and how he came out...

In this episode, I'm joined by Alexis Royal, a former U.S Tennis Juniors Champion and dancer who opens up about her decade-long battle with addiction, starting with her first drink at 14 that gave her a sense of freedom from the pressures of perfectionism. She vividly describes her descent into methamphetamine use, the legal troubles it brought, and her early unsuccessful attempts at sobriety. Ale...

In this episode of the Ain't Dead Yet podcast, Matt Ritchey and host Trip Ison talk about Matt's journey. They cover his promising college track career that was derailed by drug and alcohol abuse, his fall to the depths of despair, and his hard-fought comeback as a 7x Ironman triathlete. Matt's journey also highlights that even after recovery, life will continue to present new challenges. But by a...

In this moving episode, Trip sits down with Matt Johnson, an ultra-marathoner and coach with a past shaped by hardship. From a challenging childhood in Iowa to a transformative military stint and beyond, Matt's tale is one of resilience and purposeful direction, underscored by his drive to overcome and give back.  Matt faced with financial hurdles, sold a prized possession but found stability and...

On today's episode, we are joined by Tony Reyes, a proud member of the 'hundred pound plus club'. The Director of Partnerships at Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) shares his personal struggles with weight loss and the emotional challenges that come with being a member of the 'hundred pound plus club'. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong personal 'why' as the foundation for achieving an...

On todays episode, renowned Austin chef and restaurateur Philip Speer joins us. Phillip is the owner and operator of Comedor, a highly acclaimed restaurant in downtown Austin. He is also the founder of the Comedor Run Club (CRC) and serves as the Austin chair and non-profit board member for Ben's Friends, an organization supporting hospitality industry professionals in their sobriety journey. Key...

In this episode of the Ain't Dead Yet podcast, I sit down with Keeghan Hurley, a former Division 1 runner, professional triathlete, and testicular cancer survivor. Keegan shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity, battling depression, and finding purpose in life through endurance sports, coaching at NVDM, and developing Dash Hydrate. Through his honest and vulnerable account, Keegan of...

Thanks for joining me on my inaugural episode of the Ain't Dead Yet podcast. In this episode, I, Trip share my journey from high school substance abuse and early career drug addiction to resilience, sobriety, and personal growth. I am joined by my good friend, Brett Ender, host of the Meat Mafia Podcast and we talk about the importance of faith, discipline, therapy, and supportive relationships in...