Bullish Drive Podcast

In this powerful season finale of Bullish Drive, we sit down with professional basketball player Theo John to explore the highs and lows of life's seasons. Theo shares his journey of navigating fatherhood, overcoming injuries, and finding purpose through faith. Discover how embracing life's challenges has shaped his resilience and transformed his approach to mental and emotional well-being. We div...

In this heartfelt episode of the Bullish Drive Podcast, Genavieve Linkowski shares her powerful testimony. We explore her life before and after American Idol, her transition from pursuing business to prioritizing ministry, and the lessons she’s learned about humility and growth. Genavieve also opens up about the profound loss of her sister, how God has worked through every season of her life, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Amari Townsend, Media Producer for the Minnesota Timberwolves, to dive into some powerful truths about pursuing your dreams, staying motivated, and following God’s call. Amari shares his journey and how age has never been a barrier to chasing his purpose. We discuss:The myth that age limits successObedience to God’s call when it feels intimidatingFinding motivation...

In this episode, I sit down with fellow mental performance coach Wilton Atkin to dive into the powerful relationship between mental skills and physical performance. We explore how sharpening mental abilities not only enhances focus and resilience but also positively impacts the body. Discover why athletes and coaches should incorporate a mental performance coach into their team and learn about an...

In this episode, we’re joined by award-winning singer-songwriter and worship leader Leon Timbo, who shares his inspiring journey from owning a restaurant to becoming a renowned artist. Leon opens up about the importance of discipline, the dangers of getting too fixated on the endgame, and how Christian resilience is different—rooted in trusting God's timing and embracing the process. Whether you'r...

In this episode of the Bullish Drive Podcast, I sit down with Ari Zink, a worship leader who shares his journey of maintaining the glory for God while decreasing self-glorification. We dive deep into the importance of obedience in worship and how to discern whether God is truly at the head of the church. Ari offers profound insights on aligning our hearts and actions with God's will, fostering a c...

In this episode of the Bullish Drive Podcast, we sit down with Vikings writer and mental health advocate, Lindsey Young, to dive deep into the intersection of faith, mental health, and sports. Lindsey shares her insights on how athletes can manage anxiety and mental health challenges while maintaining peak performance. We discuss reducing the stigma around mental health in sports, the importance o...

Season 3 Episode 4 - Join us in this inspiring episode as I sit down with Paralympic Gold Medalist Tahl Leibovitz! 🏅 We dive deep into the power of a growth mindset, the impact of our choices, and the importance of accepting our situations while relentlessly working to overcome them. Tahl shares his incredible journey from homelessness to becoming a Paralympic champion, offering insights on how h...

Season 3 Episode 3 - Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the faith journey of worship leader Q. From his early days of fasting and praying alone in his room at just fourteen, to developing his gift and growing closer to God, Q shares his inspiring story of hunger for God's presence and the passion that fueled his music ministry. In this episode, we cover:-The importance of small begin...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Formal to dive deep into the intricacies of motivation. We explore the crucial difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how understanding this can be a game-changer for athletes and musicians alike. Whether you're striving to enhance your performance, build resilience, or simply understand what drives you, this conversation offers valuable...

In this episode of the Bullish Drive Podcast, I sit down with 2024 Olympian Ariana Ramsey to explore her incredible journey into the world of rugby. We discuss the mindset needed to transition from college sports to the professional stage, and how she’s adapting to the demands of elite competition. Ariana also shares her experiences and challenges of balancing fasting with the rigorous demands of...

What a season!  We’ve had some incredible guests with powerful stories and wisdom.  I’m incredibly excited for our 1 hour Season 2 Finale, rounding it out with Sean Lindersmith, VP of Operations for Premier Rugby Sevens.  We will dive into the importance of team culture, gratitude, managing failure, the importance of understanding legacies, and a ton more as we close out this incred...

How powerful is the mind and body connection?  This week I sit down with fellow Mindset Coach, Keana Burr and we dive into this exact question.  What goes into finding a good coach?  Why is mindset and necessity when working on your physical development?  This conversation also delves deeper into faith, prayer, and the mental health these bring to aspiring and growing athletes....

“Live in the Present moment.” BUT WHAT DOES THAT MEAN??  We can hear it all the times in self help and mental health but what does that look like, how do you know if you are doing it well, how do you know if you are starting to drift off and worry about the uncontrollable or the unknown.  This week we have former Sacramento Kings Mental Performance Coach, Graham Betchart on the Bullish D...

From visualization to organization, from state side to traveling the world we sit down with Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion, Theresa Branco this week on the Bullish Drive Podcast.  How much do these skills support and grow high level performance and overcoming barriers.  It’s one thing to hear about it but to implement it into your training and your daily skills will elevate your game to t...

“The honor does not lie in the selection but in the fulfillment of the expectations.” This week we sit down with former Olympian and National Rugby League legend Danny Barrett to talk about champion culture and mindset. Tune in this week as we discuss competition, professional responsibilities, nicknames, and how to excel in the professional athletic world.  This is the Bullish Drive Podcast....

Complete the sentence "I am _________" and you will get a glimpse at the conversation this week on the Bullish Drive Podcast.  Today we sit down with Mental Performance and Wellness Coach, former college basketball players and long distance runner, Nicole Adach.  What happens when college athletes transition from their sports?  How can we prepare for new seasons as athletes who have...

This week we explore the incredible journey of a childhood gift through faith and honoring God's direction, grew into  an incredible journey working with professional NBA athletes.  This week we have Alejandra Colosimo, a rising artist who has been able to separate the increasing pressure of what other people want and what she enjoys doing.  Through prayer and trust in God's plan, A...

This week we have former US Women's National Soccer Team mental performance coach, former New York Yankees mental performance coach, and a number of other organizations and professional athletes to the show.  Lauren Johnson shares her wealth of knowledge and perspectives on mental skills that can be implemented not only in professional athletes but young athletes as well.  Do the things...

This week on the Bullish Drive Podcast I sit down with my friend and rising Christian Reggaeton Phenom, Niko Eme as he shares his incredible journey from one passion to a life changing encounter with God which led him from writing music for famous artists to performing himself and eventually the Dove Awards. You can find Niko’s work all over from YouTube to Apple just search: Niko EmeSch...

This week on the Bullish Drive Podcast we sit down with an internationally touring guitarist.  Ryan Classe found his gifts in the local church, working his way to the main service band and receiving multiple opportunities, Opportunities that would lead him to Dante Bowe and Maverick City, International Christian Worship Phenoms.  Ryan dives deep into the work it takes to carry responsibi...

This week we sit down with Viking's Legendary Punter, Greg Coleman and discuss how his relationship with God helped to keep him focused one day at a time.  In the world of professional sports, life can change in an instant and Greg's testimony and incredible mindset exemplifies what it takes to survive these changes as well as the unsuspecting journey beyond sports.  This is the Bullish...

This week we invite Naya Tapper, US Women's Sevens Rugby Olympian.  Starting from the competitive days with her siblings leading to her drive to become the leading female rugby sevens scorer in the world, Naya's journey has been greatly complimented by her every growing mental strength.  We dive into the "extra" duties as a professional athlete that people rarely prepare for and discuss...

Season 2 Premiere opens with an incredible conversation with son of the founder of Game Face Training.  A now national athletic performance coaching brand that has partnered with Lifetime Fitness to ready athletes for the professional world.  Dyante Jordan joins us today to discuss his journey from his father's very first client to running a massive business working with NFL and NBA play...

Join James Driessen, Host of the Bullish Drive Podcast on a journey through the life and experiences of a remarkable athlete, Carlin Isles, the fastest man in rugby, who seamlessly transitioned from track and field to becoming the fastest force in rugby. We explore the challenges faced in the NFL and the Olympics, uncovering the dynamic nature of athleticism and the constant evolution required to...