Discomfort Required

What does it REALLY take to chase the CrossFit Games? It’s not just about crushing workouts, hitting PRs, and showing up to class. It’s years of intentional work, getting your ass kicked, dealing with injuries, managing your mindset, and figuring out how to balance chasing a big goal with the reality of everyday life. In this episode, I sit down with Hattie Kanyo to talk about what it actually tak...

In this episode of Discomfort Required , I sit down with Amanda Jeffery, a nutrition coach with CBG, to talk about her journey from equestrian show jumping and bodybuilding into coaching CrossFit athletes on nutrition and performance. We get into what it actually takes to fuel performance, from local competitors to Games athletes, and why nutrition is about a hell of a lot more than hitting your m...

Jordan Sessions is a firefighter paramedic, 3x Regional Champion, and absolute badass in the Tactical Games. She sits down with Trent to talk about her journey from competitive dance to CrossFit and eventually finding the Tactical Games—and what happened when she realized she had the potential to be really fucking good at it. We get into the mental side of competition, what it’s like being a small...

Dustin Sanchez on JP Rifles, competition setup, and what actually makes a rifle perform Dustin Sanchez of JP Rifles joins Trent to talk competition shooting, tactical games prep, and how a rifle manufacturer thinks about accuracy, recoil, and reliability. The conversation covers Dustin’s path from local three gun matches into JP, the engineering mindset behind JP’s rifles, and the training habits...

What happens when an engineer, shooter, and Tactical Games athlete looks at the gear everyone is using and says, “There has to be a better way.” That’s basically how Jacked Rabbit Plates came to life. In this episode of Discomfort Required , I sit down with Nick Dinsmore , the guy behind Jacked Rabbit Plates, to talk about how he found the Tactical Games, why he got hooked on the sport, and how co...

Jamie Oliva on betrayal, rebuilding your life, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable This episode with Jamie Oliva is fucking real. Jamie takes us through her journey from emergency nursing and trauma care, through divorce, betrayal, a serious horseback riding accident, and ultimately rebuilding her life from the ground up. We talk about what it actually looks like to go through some serious...

This week on Discomfort Required , I sit down with El Senouvor from Brute Strength Training for a conversation about coaching, mentorship, building athletes, and what it actually takes to get better at this shit. El has been a huge mentor in my own coaching journey, so this one gets pretty real. We talk about everything from his evolution as a coach and the early days of writing programming in not...

What does it actually take to show up to Tactical Games Nationals ready to perform? In this episode, Jen Libby breaks down exactly how she approaches the final weeks before a big event—from tapering training and confirming her zeros to recovery, mindset, pacing, and keeping her head right when it’s time to compete. We get into the shit that actually matters when the event gets close: doing less in...

Failure sucks. Nobody likes it. Nobody wakes up excited to fuck something up, miss the goal, fail the test, or realize they weren’t as prepared as they thought they were. But failure is also part of the deal. In this episode of Discomfort Required , I sit down with Stacy for a conversation about failure, discipline, accountability, and what it actually looks like to keep showing up when shit doesn...

Comfort is expensive. Growth costs something. Every week on Discomfort Required, we sit down with people who've chosen growth over comfort and unpack the lessons that helped shape who they are today. What does it really mean to endure? This week, I sat down with Adam Everett for one of my favorite conversations yet. We dive into what it takes to become the kind of person who doesn't run from adver...

What happens when you stop chasing comfort and start chasing growth? In this episode of Discomfort Required , I sit down with Kelly and Jon Urwiler to talk about what it really takes to compete at a high level in the tactical world. We dive into their journey into The Tactical Games, what they've learned competing across the U.S. and internationally, and why the community around this sport is unli...

In this episode of Discomfort Required, I sit down with business coach, entrepreneur, and mindset expert Chase Tolleson for a conversation that goes way beyond business strategy. We dive into the stories we tell ourselves, how those stories shape our reality, and why so many people stay stuck chasing success without ever feeling fulfilled. Chase shares his journey from serving in the Navy to build...

What does it take to compete at a high level in The Tactical Games ? In this episode of Discomfort Required , I sit down with Jen Libby —CrossFit Level 3 Coach, Tactical Games competitor, and one of the toughest athletes you'll meet. Before she was competing for podium spots and qualifying for Nationals, Jen spent years in the equestrian world. We dive into how working with horses taught her disci...

Discover how Nikki Lobach balances a demanding firefighting career, competitive sports, and personal growth through mindset shifts, discipline, and community support. This episode explores the importance of discomfort, mental toughness, boundaries, and intentional living to unlock your full potential. In this episode: Nikki shares her journey from ordinary beginnings to firefighting and tactical c...

Most people underestimate the power of discomfort in unlocking exponential growth. Kaytlyn Wells, a doctor of physical therapy and relentless high performer, reveals how embracing the suck can make you stronger, smarter, and more impactful — both personally and professionally. In this candid conversation, she shares her winding journey from college athlete to successful online entrepreneur, highli...

The conversation between Trent and Shane Ramer covers topics such as sobriety, discomfort, high performance, mindset, and personal growth. Shane shares insights on the importance of discomfort, mindset, and the impact of failure on personal growth. Trent discusses his journey to sobriety and the significance of addressing mental health issues. The conversation also delves into the challenges of hi...

Most of us instinctively chase comfort—yet real growth happens exactly where we’re uncomfortable. In this episode, Hannah Jenner shares how embracing discomfort transformed her from a shy UK teen battling an eating disorder into an elite sailor who navigated around the world and triumphed over the odds. Her story challenges the myth that we should avoid hardship; instead, she reveals that adversit...