Hidden Pearls Podcast

Eat it up HPP fam!! This week George and Bruce sit down with the one and only Arik Armstead. We all know that Arik is a monster on the football field, but we really want to share and shine light on how incredible of a human he is off the field. From his work with Academics, to Children Hospitals and as an entrepreneur, Arik is staying hungry in every area of his life and helping others to eat good...

Please enjoy this episode with law professor Rhonda Magee from the Universityof San Francisco Law School. She has 25+ years experience teaching and working in the areas of mindfulness and race. Her book, “The Inner Work of racial Justice” is an instruction manual and work book on how to have hard conversations around race and racism in the US. Her fundamental proposition and encouragement is first...

For WK8 of the season we take a little trip down Chicago Bear's history with the future hall of fame kicker - Robbie Gould!  This was our first time really having a chance to get to know Robbie and we are so glad to finally have the opportunity. We go deep into mindset, handling adversity and how to stay centered through difficult transitions.  Our MVP, Merging Vets & Players, guest'...

WK 7 (game 6) - 49ers host COLTS: This week the Niners host the 2-4 Indianoplis Colts. In recognition of our game with the Colts, and continuing with our military and first responder guests, Emma & George sits down with his uncle Pat Coen, who is the superintendent of schools in Burlington Iowa, who also served 21 years with the Iowa National Guard member with 2 tours Duty in his experience. W...

This week we get ready to join the 49ers under the red hot Arizona sun as they face off against the 4-0 Cardinals.  We are so excited to FINALLY be welcoming Kyle Juszczyk to the show. Kyle shares his story from growing up in Ohio, to transitioning to Harvard where he still holds many records, and then earning his spot in the NFL and being a Pro-Bowl full back for the last 5 years. For our fashion...

Get ready to take some notes because there is a lot of wisdom in this episode!  Tight end legend Marcedes Lewis shares how his growth mindset has brought him to his 16th season in the NFL. Our partnership with MVP - Merging Vets & Players - introduces us to Ajmal Achekzai. He shares his story of fleeing Afghanistan to find refugee in the United States and what it meant to him to return to his...

Return to your practice and use your tools! If we aren't practicing mindfulness in a quite peaceful place, how can we expect mindfulness to be there for us when life hits the fan?  It's all about returning to our practice. Even the most mindful people get triggered. But through dedication to our practice we learn how to let things move past us instead of getting stuck to them. 

WEEK 2 BABY!!  This week we’re meeting the 49ers in Philly! Tight end legend Zach Ertz is on the show with George talking football and sharing some wisdom on how he has made it to his 9th NFL season. Please take a minute to check out his foundation, the Ertz Family Foundation, and all the amazing things they are doing to support their community.  This season Hidden Pearls Podcast is partnering wit...

An important reminder from BK to never get too busy, too distracted or too caught up in the world to let the people you love know what they mean to you. Life is precious and can be very fragile. We encourage take some time today to either call, reach out, see in person your loved ones. Or if that isn't an option, take a few deep breaths and hold their energy with you. Send them love and feel...

Join us in honoring and remembering all the victims of 9/11. Please take some time today to sit and breathe and hold the memory of the families and all the brave first responders in your hearts. The world has changed a lot in 20 years but may we never forget the incredible bravery, sacrifice and unity that got us through this monumental day. In this episode we talk with George Kittle and Lion’s TE...

Welcome to September HPP fam!  For this Mindful Monday BK talks about how he finds calm in the face of anxiety and stress. 1. Find neutral (8 tools of mindfulness)  2. Create a vision  3. Offer gratitude  4. Take the first step If you ever have any specific requests for a MM please send us an email at info@thunderbirdperformance.com with MINDFUL MONDAY as the subject. Have a great week everyone! 

Welcome to SEASON 2 Hidden Pearls Podcast friends, family and followers! We are beyond excited to kick off this season with Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders. Darren shares his journey of the deep work he has gone through to get where he is today. We talk football, camp and what’s in store for both teams this season. We get into mindset, Tight End U, healthy masculinity, Spider Man and take a...

This week we offer encouragement to work on your process. Instead of only focusing on the end goal and what you want to achieve, try focusing on the actions that will get you to those results. This extra step means taking the time to slow down and give yourself space to feel and reflect on what you want.  Be present in your process. Be clear on who you want to be. Are you aligned with your values?...

This is part 1 / 3 of the Mindful Monday series where BK explores the concepts of it’s not permanent, it’s not perfect and it’s not personal.  We encourage you to listen and be open to these ideas so they can help you to move gracefully through points of struggle you may come across in your life.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or send us an email at info@thunderbird...

This is part 2 / 3 of the Mindful Monday series where BK explores the concepts of it’s not permanent, it’s not perfect and it’s not personal.  We encourage you to listen and be open to these ideas so they can help you to move gracefully through points of struggle you may come across in your life.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or send us an email at info@thunderbird...

This is part 3 / 3 of the Mindful Monday series where BK explores the concepts of it’s not permanent, it’s not perfect and it’s not personal.  We encourage you to listen and be open to these ideas so they can help you to move gracefully through points of struggle you may come across in your life.  If you have any questions or comments please leave them below or send us an email at info@thunderbird...