Faceplants to Finish Lines

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad explores how adversity shapes men and why controlled hardship is one of the greatest catalysts for growth and transformation. This isn't theory. It's lived experience. Chad reflects on the adversity he witnessed growing up and how those experiences shaped his understanding of resilience, masculinity, and evolution. He explains why many men today...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad breaks down how fatherhood, specifically raising daughters, forces men to evolve in ways most never expected. This isn't about parenting tactics. It's about identity. Chad shares his personal experience growing up in a high-energy, competitive environment and contrasts it with what it takes to raise daughters in today's world. He unpacks a critic...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad breaks down how values levels can shape leadership, team dynamics, and organizational growth. This isn't theory. It's lived experience. Chad walks through each stage of business evolution: from the early, survival-driven hustle of a startup to structured operations, performance-driven growth, and eventually integration within a large corporate sy...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad explores how masculinity develops and why so many men today feel lost, conflicted, or quietly exhausted trying to get it right. This conversation isn't about attacking or defending masculinity. It's about understanding it as a developmental process. Chad breaks down how men evolve through distinct values levels and explains how masculinity can st...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad takes a deep look at chronic stress and why it's quietly eroding men's performance, health, relationships, and sense of identity. Drawing from his own experience of grinding through years of anxiety, burnout, and pressure, Chad explains why stress isn't a personal weakness but a signal. Using the framework of Spiral Dynamics, he breaks down how s...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad Bentley shares the personal framework that helped rebuild his life when traditional self-help no longer worked: Spiral Dynamics. Chad opens up about living for years trapped in stress, anxiety, and destructive patterns. What he eventually discovered was not a personal flaw, but a mismatch between his life challenges and his values level. This epi...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad takes you inside the world of Yahe (ayahuasca) - one of the oldest and most powerful plant medicines used for emotional healing, self-discovery, and reconnecting with your true self. Chad shares his own experience participating in a traditional Yahe ceremony and breaks down what this medicine is, how it works, and why integration is essential for...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad explores how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help you rewire your thoughts, language, and behaviors to achieve breakthrough results in life, sport, and beyond. Chad talks about how NLP is like strength training for your mind. When you align your internal communication with your goals, you create lasting change. Every positive thought, ever...

In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad dives deep into the power of the unconscious mind and how it shapes your thoughts and behaviours.  Chad talks about how most of what we do every day like how we react, what we believe about ourselves, and even how our bodies respond, is run by patterns stored in the unconscious. He also touches on why understanding and retraining these patterns i...

Welcome back to Faceplants to Finish Lines! In this episode, host Chad Bentley kicks off Season 2 with a fresh direction for the podcast: short, powerful solo episodes designed to help you unlock breakthroughs in your own life. These quick episodes or "pit stops for your mind" will focus on transformational coaching tools, peak performance strategies, and conscious living practices you can apply i...

Welcome back to  Faceplants to Finish Lines ! In this episode, Chad is joined by his friend and transplant athlete, Roy McBeth, who opens up about his incredible journey of resilience, endurance, and transformation. Chad and Roy dive deep into their shared experiences with polycystic kidney disease, discussing the powerful impact of kidney transplants on their lives, and families. Roy recounts his...

Welcome back to Faceplants to Finish Lines. In this episode Chad sits down with Jerry Kroll, entrepreneur and CEO of Jevitty Life Science Corp. Jerry takes us on a journey from his early days growing up on a family farm to becoming a successful entrepreneur with a passion for motorsports, environmentalism, and health. Jerry shares insights into the mindset that fuels his entrepreneurial success an...

In this episode of "Faceplants to Finish Lines," Chad welcomes Sean Millington, former CFL fullback, with shares his incredible story of resilience and growth. Sean reflects on his journey from high school rugby to a successful football career, detailing how early adversity fueled his determination to excel on the field. Throughout the conversation, Sean shares valuable insights on limiting belief...

In this episode of "Faceplants to Finish Lines," Chad welcomes legendary Ferg Hawke, an international ultra-distance runner whose remarkable journey has inspired countless athletes. Ferg shares how his brother's influence led him to start running and how he found his way into the world of ultra running. Chad and Ferg dive deep into Ferg's motivation and his experiences in some of the world's most...

Today on Faceplants to Finish Lines Chad welcomes ultra-endurance athlete Tim Wilkinson. Tim, the youngest Canadian to ever finish an ultramarathon, opens up about his journey into running, his mental strategies for overcoming challenges, and how endurance athletics have been a source of healing and spiritual connection for him. Discover how Tim transformed running into a spiritual journey, the si...

Today on Faceplants to Finish Lines Chad welcomes Lucy Ryan, an endurance athlete and one of the top female ultra athletes in Canada. Lucy shares her experiences from her first ultra marathon in Australia to completing the grueling Badwater 135 Ultramarathon in Death Valley. She opens up about her motivations, her crashes, and her perspective on suffering as a part of the endurance journey.  Lucy...

Today Chad welcomes a veteran actor, avid runner and longtime friend Matt Hill. Join them as they explore Matt's four-decade-long career in the entertainment industry; from his early days in Vancouver to unforgettable experiences working alongside Jackie Chan and voicing iconic characters, Matt shares the highs and lows that have shaped his journey. Matt also shares his simple mission in life; to...

Welcome back to the Faceplants to Finish Lines Podcast. Today Chad welcomes his first guest, musician, drum circle facilitator, yoga teacher and marathon runner Lyle Povah. Join Chad and Lyle as they chat about Lyle's history with running, his journey as a musician and how he's stayed motivated throughout his long career. Lyle has utilized drumming, rhythm, the voice, and movement to promote all a...

Welcome to Faceplants to Finish Lines, a new podcast from Chad Bentley. In our inugural episode, Chad introduces himself and shares his story and the inspiration behind starting this new podcast. Join Chad as he talks about the expectations of a family legacy and how he became a health, wellness, and business coach, his experience with low self-esteem and self worth and how that led to his start i...

Welcome to Faceplants to Finish Lines, a new podcast from Chad Bentley.  Get ready for stories that will inspire, motivate, and remind you that every stumble is just a setup for legendary combat. In this podcast, we dive deep into the tales of athletes and adventure seekers who face setbacks, hurdles and unexpected detours on their path to success. But that's not all. We're not just talking about...