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Ascent Life Podcast with R. Brandon Long

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Inspiring one million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of themselves. Built on the philosophy of living Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise, host R. Brandon Long uses humor to direct approachable conversations with artists, adventurers, entrepreneurs and everyday people who live admirable lives. Ascent Life seeks to explore what defines success, how to live with purpose, and become the best version of yourself: healthy, wealthy & wise. That is living an Ascent Life!

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"Do It Scared: How Skiing Big Mountains Builds a Meaningful Life | Wynter McBride, Ascent Life Ep. 33 02.07.2026 1:04:28

In this big mountain episode, I sit down with Wynter McBride — Freeride World Tour rookie standout and one of America’s top female freeride skiers — to explore how adventure sports like skiing help us live more meaningful, purposeful lives. Fresh off h...

Finding Purpose Through Music, Friendship & Family | Cory Mon & Clark, Ascent Life Ep. 32 24.06.2026 1:06:04

Can Music Help You Live Your Best Life? Join us on this episode of the Ascent Life Podcast as we dive deep with musicians Cory Mon and bassist Clark Cannon. Discover how music, live performance, creativity, and authentic connection help us find purpose...

Ep. 27 - Running Life with Mountain Runner, Mom & Race Director, Tara Warren 02.04.2026 42:20

Ultra-running, giving, & living your best life with this episode’s guest, Tara Warren. What does it mean to live your best life? From running mountains, to race directing, to supporting her athletic kids, Tara is driven to make a difference in the worl...

Ep. 26 - On Finding Purpose & Living Your Best Life with Musician & Community Builder, David Owen 26.02.2026 1:00:59

Our guest today is former rockstar, current music teacher, real estate broker, entrepreneur and avid mountain biker David Owen. We begin with Wisdom From The Pages - reading from 10x is Easier Than 2X in the Chapter “Take 150+ “Free Days” Per Year, the...

Ep. 25 - Fearless Creativity with Photographer Fernando Nevarez 03.02.2026 1:22:59

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Ep. 24 - Life Success Ingredients with Artist, Climber, and Philosopher, Eric Zschiesche 11.12.2025 54:32

Ep. 23 - Finding Purpose & Valuing Time with Attorney & Executive Director, Tricia Judge 06.11.2025 36:15

Time is all we have. It’s more important than money. Find the business or project that needs you most. Find purpose, and live your best life. With 30 years in a niche position of protecting the printing industry Tricia Judge expands on the concepts of ...

Ep. 22 - Couple Goals & Knowing Where to Put the X with Brandyn & Jessica Smith 30.10.2025 54:00

How do you work together as a couple to reach your individual life goals along with your couple goals? I sat down with The Smith’s on the latest Ascent Life Podcast, and together we discussed ways to live your best lives when in a relationship. Also, w...

Ep. 21 - Formula For Wealth & Living Well with Professional Photographer, Tristan Sadler 23.10.2025 59:03

Ep. 20 - Lean Into Your Unique Ability: John Wojciechowski, Executive Director 17.10.2025 49:34

Interview with Utah Safety Council Executive Director, and former small business owner, John Wojciechowski. We talk about leaning into your unique ability and using it to live your best life. Ascent Life Podcast: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Subscrib...

Ep. 19 - The Artists Life: Nomadic, Independent, & Smart Marketing with Sculptor, Austin Casson 31.07.2025 54:22

Ep. 19 - Artist & Sculptor, Austin Casson Website: https://austincasson.com/ Welcome to Ascent Life LIVE, I’m your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of thems...

Ep. 18 - Command Your Mindset: Unlock Peak Performance with Dr. Jannell MacAulay 19.03.2025 48:58

Dr. Jannell MacAulay has studied and managed human mindset performance under high-stress for over two decades as a military leader, combat pilot, and now consultant. She has devised a mindset training program developed in part with NFL head coach, Pete...

Ep. 17 - Lead with Love: How Purpose Drives Success in Business and Life | Nate Davenport Interview 06.03.2025 52:23

To be successful, you must lead with love. Love of what you are building, why you are building it, and who you are building it for. Nebu Clothing’s Nate Davenport joins us to discuss running an apparel business as a solopreneur, the importance of havin...

Ep. 16 - A Clear & Present Beauty 04.03.2025 10:59

The humanities—fields like literature, philosophy, history, art, and music—play a vital role in shaping both individual lives and broader notions of success. They’re not just academic pursuits; they’re lenses through which we understand ourselves, our ...

Ep. 15 Unlocking Success: How Humanities Shape Our World | Utah Humanities Director, Jodi Graham 04.03.2025 43:21

Ascent Life Ep. 15 Unlocking Success: How Humanities Shape Our World with Utah Humanities Director Jodi Graham Join us LIVE Monday’s - Thursday’s 4pm MST: 𝕏 || https://x.com/r_brandonlong YT || https://www.youtube.com/@r.brandonlong Inspiration & Motiv...

Ep. 14 - Embrace Discomfort 04.03.2025 14:52

Ascent Life Ep. 14 - Embrace Discomfort Welcome to Ascent Life LIVE, I’m your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of themselves. That is living an Ascent Life ...

Ep. 13 - Three Pillars of Extraordinary Performance 04.03.2025 11:29

Ascent Life Ep. 13 - Three Pillars of Extraordinary Performance Welcome to Ascent Life LIVE, I’m your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of themselves. That i...

Ep. 12 - Love, Wisdom & Courage | Photographer, Austin Luckett 04.03.2025 59:50

Live a FULFILLED Life Using the Greek Term “ZOE” Ascent Life Ep. 12 - Love, Wisdom & Courage with Photographer, Austin Luckett Join us LIVE Monday’s - Thursday’s 2pm MST: 𝕏 || https://x.com/r_brandonlong YT || https://www.youtube.com/@r.brandonlong Ins...

Ep. 11 - Become the Author of Your Life | Writer, Kase Johnstun 04.03.2025 1:12:32

Ascent Life LIVE Ep. 11 - Becoming the Author of Your Life with Kase Johnstun Join us LIVE Monday’s - Thursday’s 4pm MST: 𝕏 || https://x.com/r_brandonlong YT || https://www.youtube.com/@r.brandonlong Inspiration & Motivation: IG || https://www.instagra...

Ep. 10 - Using Discipline to Build Your Best Life | IFBB Pro, Trainer Dan 04.03.2025 57:51

Inner Excellence is already messing with me. I’m only on Chapter 2, “Where the Wild Things Are: Pride and Fear and the Center of the Universe,” and I’m learning my fear comes from self-centeredness — which nobody wants to hear that. My fear of rejectio...

Ep. 9 - What the West Idolizes 04.03.2025 11:14

Ascent Life 9 - Affluence Your daily dose of success motivation exploring what it means to live your best life - an Ascent Life What is your defininte major purpose? How do you define success? Join us LIVE Monday’s - Thursday’s 2pm MST: 𝕏 || https://x....

Ep. 8 - What is Success? | Founder & CEO of Biznis Resource, Michael Westover 04.03.2025 36:40

Ascent Life LIVE Ep. 8 - Ascent Life LIVE with Founder & CEO of Biznis Resource Guest: Michael Westover, CEO Biznis Resource https://biznisresource.com/ Join us LIVE Monday’s - Thursday’s 2pm MST: 𝕏 || https://x.com/r_brandonlong YT || https://www.yout...

Ep. 7 - Mindset | Real Estate Broker & Amateur Bodybuilder, Paden Anderson 04.03.2025 1:02:46

Our guest today is… Real Estate Broker for MTN Buff and amateur bodybuilder, Paden Anderson After bragging about crushing my morning yesterday, this morning’s routine was rough. Not a great morning in the Long house. First, I slept in until after 6. No...

Ep. 6 - Morning Routine | Ski Guide J.T. Robinson 25.02.2025 47:26

Ascent Life Ep. 6 - Morning Routine with Ski Guide J.T. Robinson Guest: Skier, Guide, Entrepreneur, J.T. Robinson: http://www.jtrobinson.com/ Intro: Wake up, do hard things. What are you doing today to be the best version of yourself? Today, I woke up ...

Ep. 3 - Redevelopment | Commercial Real Estate (re)Developer, Thaine Fischer 19.02.2025 55:00

Yesterday’s show with Cam McLeod, and our two hour conversation about many things, was a great second episode of Ascent Life, and really challenged me to think about what it means to live our best life, and why? So, I encourage you to go back and watch...