Lets Talk About It

When the call comes, when the spotlight is on you, and everything is on the line, how will you perform? It is said that you will fall back on your highest degree of preparation so how do you prepare? In this show Nate and Austin discuss the concept of “practice how you play;” preparing for the real thing by not just going through the motions but as if it was live action with people depending on yo...

Working for the weekend is a fun, popular song. However, it is not a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss the mentality many adopt of working only for the weekend. They discuss how to ditch this mentality in order to take advantage of all the time that is available to you. The weekend is only two days. Imagine what could happen if you shifted your focus to making...

It is said that patience is a virtue. This virtue is probably the most necessary when being patient in your weaknesses. We know that simple acts can bring about change. Weak things can become strong. However this requires constant patience and constant diligence. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss their experiences developing weakness and how that long, arduous process requires extreme patien...

There are those people in our lives who are always there for you. They come through when you need them, they find you in your lowest moments and lift you up. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss their experiences with people who do and don’t show up. What’s the take away? Be someone who shows up for yourself, to get things done and keep progressing. Be someone who shows up for others. In servic...

We often talk about how to keep your head down, to keep moving forward, and to stay focused on your goals. Taken to an extreme, one runs the risk of not appreciating the present. Make sure you are taking time to enjoy your life, be grateful for the many blessings that surround you. As Ferris Bueller says, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could mis...

The zombie apocalypse is a fun theme for a work of fiction. But maybe we’re closer than we think. Do you see the way people look at their screens? Zombified by every moment, with their eyes glued to their devices. Maybe you consume other people’s content, maybe you’re obsessed with producing your own, we all could use some pointers on how to disconnect and live life. In this episode Nate and Austi...

Part of becoming a successful leader is learning how to delegate. If you take on the entire load yourself you will be crushed under the weight. On the other hand if you delegate all the tasks to others you’re not doing your share of the work and you will lose the confidence if your team. In the episode Nate and Austin discuss how to find the right balance between the two extremes in learning how t...

At some point, no matter how hard you try or how much you prepare, you will find yourself on the doorstep of failure. It is inevitable. So what do you do about it? In this episode, Austin and Nate speak with Coach Chris Varner about confronting challenges in life and how to handle failure. Listen along and learn how to take the first step through that doorway and come out the other side a better p...

What are the core tenets of your life? Where do you draw a line in the sand? In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss their “Non-Negotiables.” These are some of the core principles they have used to structure their lives, curate relationships with others, and protect themselves from veering off course in the pursuit of their life goals. What are your non-negotiables? Are they the same, similar, or...

Conflict is a part of life. Do you know how to handle it? This week Nate and Austin welcome Evan Furlong to discuss the topic of confrontation. They review the nature of conflict and how to approach it. Throughout the podcast they give real, personal experiences from their own lives and along the way identify a variety of tools, tactics, and strategies for taking the high road and the best route f...

Are you constantly out of time? Running late? Wishing you had more time? Maybe the clock isn’t the issue, maybe it’s you. In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss time management with LCDR Jethro Ramos about time management. They discuss principles of prioritization, planning, and how to think about time. If learned and applied, these principles could help you make much better use of the one resou...

Addiction is a cold and cruel process. It can snare you in its enticing trap at any point in your life. Its shackles are heavy, unyielding, and leave a wake of destruction and damage in your life and the lives of those around you. It’s amazing that anyone ever breaks free. In this episode Nate and Austin speak with Dillion Roberge, a man who is 10yrs sober in his battle against addiction. As he te...

“I can’t” is a popular phrase. You probably often think and say it to yourself or others. It’s also a lie that you should work to erase from your vocabulary. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss “I can’t” and how to reframe your mind when confronting challenges. With any difficult thing you come up against in your life, the first step will often be to conquer the thought, “I can’t.” If you enjo...

Hitting the “Easy” button was a fun idea for a commercial made by an office supply store chain. But should you really make that a goal, to always hit the easy button in life? From making the bed to doing daily tasks, Nate and Austin discuss why purposefully choosing to do hard things over easy things will only help you grow and become a better person. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it a...

Are you a liar? Are you sure? There are lies you probably tell yourself daily. Maybe you’re telling yourself you can’t get better. Maybe you think you’re already good enough and don’t need to try anymore. Both mentalities are incorrect. Both are lies. In this episode Nate and Austin talk about identifying lies you tell and how to break out of the molds you make for yourself. If you enjoyed this ep...

Leadership involves interaction with others. You are at the head of a group or team, uniting and guiding towards a common goal. To have the most success in this area, you need to invest in your people. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss stewardship and how you can spend time getting to know the people you lead. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Na...

Throughout life you will enter new chapters after wins or loss and in todays episode Nate and Austin discuss how to enjoy those wins and learn from those losses, but also not to live in that moment forever. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro.

Just because you have "made it" does not mean you are finished and on todays show Nate and Austin discuss why it is important to continue to elevate yourself even when you are seen as someone who is successful. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and ou...

In this episode Nate and Austin welcome back previous guest, and licensed therapist, Chelsea Spagnola. They discuss depression at length, exploring how to handle your own emotions and when it may be necessary to seek help. They also address the topic of therapeutic intervention and the qualities of beneficial therapy. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact...

On this episode of the Let's Talk About It, Nate and Austin discuss the power of observation in medicine, as a leader, and as someone who is being led. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro

In todays world it seems like people are having less and less confidence as the years go on. Nate and Austin discuss why they believe this is and how to combat the decline in confidence on a daily basis. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro

On todays episode Nate and Austin discuss what they believe professionalism means and provide tips on how to shift your life to become one. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro

On today's episode Nate and Austin discuss the importance of discipline when it comes to food. They discuss their past struggles with food and how they overcame them to have self control with food as well as other things in life. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used...

On todays episode the guys discuss the importance of creating relationships that propel you to success. They discuss the fears that arise when trying to build a network, how to overcome those fears, and what type of relationships to look for when networking for mentors. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauz - - We do not c...

On todays episode Nate and Austin discuss the topic of comparison with Mike Spagnola, a sales leader for a digital marketing company. The guys discuss how to recognize and prevent the dark thoughts that can arise with comparison. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @austeopathdo2b - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music...