I Dare You Podcast

Ty Butler, a recovering alcoholic turned Ironman triathlete, brings a message of resilience and transformation to individuals and teams around the world. He's a sought-after public speaker and author of his soon to be released book, These Rooms, which describes Ty’s journey from battling alcoholism and changing his identity to become an Ironman. Warning: This episode talks about suicide, suicidal...

For this one-of-a-kind episode, I spent a week in Europe with 40 of the very best leaders and entrepreneurs in North America and captured their 5 best success strategies you can put into practice in your life. I share specific, simple, and practical steps that can transform your mindset, habits, and behaviors. You’ll also learn how to prime your body and mind for success. Listen as I share these c...

Anthony Trucks is a best-selling author and one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the world. He grew up a black adopted boy in a poor white family to beat the odds to become the man he is today: NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior, and International Speaker. He has also been featured in Success, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Anthony is also the author of the best-selling book, Identity Shi...

Lenny Zakatek is one of the greatest rock and soul singers of his generation. Known as “The Voice’, Lenny is the legendary voice of the Alan Parsons Project. Lenny was also the lead singer with Gonzalez from 1974 to 1981. He has enjoyed chart success singing on the million selling hit “I Wouldn’t Want to be Like You”, “Games People Play”, and “I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet”.  In Lenny’s legen...

Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist studying happiness, work-life fulfillment and the future of work. She is also the author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work. She is the vice president of workplace insights for Steelcase and a senior contributor to Forbes as well as Fast company and Newsweek.  Tracy holds a PHD in Sociology and a Master of Management in Organizational Culture. LISTEN TO...

In this episode, you’ll learn the best expert advice Darrin is using right now. For this one-of-a-kind episode of the I Dare You Podcast, Darrin hand-picked the top 5 most impactful insights and pieces of advice ever shared by his guests. Listen as experts give you their best advice that will make good habits effortless, help you perform your best, reduce anxiety, live in alignment with your value...

Jimmie James is an engineer and former executive with Exxon. He is also the best-selling author of Playing from the Rough: A Personal Journey through America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses. Jimmie’s story is a quest to become the first person to play each of America’s 100 greatest golf courses in a single year, an odyssey that brought him face to face with the gulf between his impoverished childhood...

Nicole Simpson, known as Red Official, is a captivating and dynamic vocalist who has garnered a dedicated fan base on YouTube, amassing an astounding 20 million views worldwide. During her career, Red has built a loyal fan base on YouTube, attracting over 20 million views worldwide and becoming a TikTok sensation, amassing millions of views. She has performed alongside well-known artists such as D...

“Big Moe” Cason is a Navy veteran and the country’s undisputed king of brisket and pit master extraordinaire.  Moe has competed in more than 250 national and international barbecue competitions and is also the author of his new best-selling cookbook, Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ: 75 recipes from Brisket and Ribs to Cornbread and Mac and Cheese. Moe has appeared on BBQ Pitmasters regularly from 2...

Julie McFadden, BSN, RN, known online as “Hospice Nurse Julie” has been a nurse for 16 years. Julie is an experienced ICU, and now Hospice/Palliative Nurse. Julie has been passionate about normalizing death through education to the masses using social media and now her new book, Nothing To Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully. She has been featured in Newsweek, USA today, The Atlantic, and...

In this solo episode, I give you five proven strategies and pro-tips for how to grow the legacy you want for your life. I talk about how to reframe what legacy means and how to get laser- focused on your why. I also share how to focus on what matters most and proven methods to get into action. Don’t forget to subscribe to my weekly email here: www.idareyoupod.com LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU: • W...

Julie Evink is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the creator of the popular food blog Julie’s Eats & Treats, which reaches millions each month. She’s known for her no-fuss recipes that use pantry staples, yet are bursting with flavor.  Julie is a self-described Midwestern mom and lives in Minnesota with her husband, Jason, and three kids. When she’s not creating new recipes, she l...

Mark Tuitert is an Olympic, European, and world champion in speed skating. He was the 2010 Sportsperson of the Year, entrepreneur, and enthusiast of Stoic philosophy. Mark is also a highly sought-after speaker and best-selling author. His new book, The Stoic Mindset: The Ten Principles of Stoicism , is a ten-step guide to reach your peak potential through the wisdom of Stoic philosophy. LISTEN TO...

Kimberly Stuart is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and dark chocolate obsessive. She is the author of eight novels and her new non-fiction release: Star for Jesus (and Other Jobs I Quit) . Kim’s books have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Huff Post, and the Chicago Sun-Times. Kim and New York Times-bestselling author Bob Goff have coached hundreds of aspiring authors through their executive coaching,...

Anne Beiler is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who began twisting pretzels in 1987. What started as a single farmer's market stand grew into Auntie Anne's®, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Anne is among an elite group of women who have founded national companies in America and is among an even smaller group that has owned an international franchise company. She was nam...

In this solo episode, I explore ‘flow’ state and the law of reversed effort and why oftentimes the harder you try, the less you succeed. I give you five specific strategies to use the law of reversed effort to your advantage in your personal and professional life. Lastly, I touch on how stoicism can help you win more often. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU: Are driven to succeed Want more b...

Dr. Nicole Saphier is Fox News Channel’s medical contributor and mother of three. She is also a full-time practicing, board-certified radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Nicole is a national best-selling author of Make America Healthy Again, Panic Attack , and her new book, Love, Mom is available now.  LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You’re a mom You want to hea...

Gracie Gold  is a two-time U.S. figure-skating champion and an Olympic bronze medalist who holds the record for the highest short-program score ever recorded by an American woman.  She is the author of the best-selling book, Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skaing, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out. Her writing has been published in publications like  The Cut . She lives i...

BONNIE WAN is Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at the world-renowned advertising agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners (GS&P), Wan leads strategy for Fortune 500 companies including Blackstone, BMW, Comcast/Xfinity, Frito-Lay, Kraft-Heinz, and PepsiCo.  She's is also the creator, author, and teacher of The Life Brief, a profound and empowering tool that distills the practice of...

Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. She is the author of 4 books, including the forthcoming Carbivore: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love , and her debut memoir,  The Wellness Project , which was named by Women’s Health Magazine as the top nutriti...

In this episode, I talk about the 5 biggest lies we tell ourselves and practical steps you can take to push back against the self-deception. I give you specific strategies you can use to identify the lie and strategies to discover the truth and get back up even stronger than before. Lastly, I give insights on how to not buy into the lies and remain forward focused toward your goals. LISTEN TO THIS...

Can you really learn everything you need to know about soft skills from working behind the bar? Neil Rogers has built a successful career in sales and marketing, working with clients in a wide range of verticals, including pharmaceutical, biomedical, manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and government defense contractors.  Neil is also a recently published author of the book, Bar Tip...

Ben Katt is a meditation teacher, spiritual coach, and writer. As a perpetual student of wisdom traditions, Ben is an expert at adapting ancient personal development practices for modern contexts in order to help people wake up to their fullest lives. He is a certified advanced meditation teacher, holds a Master of Divinity degree, and was an ordained minister for over a decade. Previously, he led...

Dr. Dana Sinclair is a performance psychologist and is founder and partner of Human Performance International, a Toronto-based management consulting firm. She is also the author of “Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most”.  She works with professional athletes and teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, IndyCar, MLS, PGA, the Olympics. She also works with actors, executives, students, ph...

Jonathan Cilia Faro is an Italian/American Opera Singer and is a self-made artist, producer, and actor. Jonathan has been named the “most powerful and passionate living voice” by Julia Iglesisas Jr. Jonathan is known for his memorable collaborations with artists from different genres including Michael W. Smith and Alan Parsons of the Alan Parsons Project. Jonathan’s albums have sold millions world...