MTNTOUGH Podcast w/ Dustin Diefenderfer

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 WIN a MAGPUL Daka Hard Case R44 ($339.99 MSRP)!To enter is very simple!1. Visit the podcast link on YouTube here: [https://youtu.be/dabkU7m-u8Y]2. Like the full podcast video3. Subscribe to the MTNTOUGH Podcast Channel on YouTube4. Comment on the full podcast video, we will select a winner from the comment section of THAT video (not this one.)Winner will be selected Friday Aug...

CrossFit GOAT Rich Froning REVEALS Secrets from Fatherhood to Mental Toughness! Dive into an EXPLOSIVE Mountain Tough Podcast episode with CrossFit legend Rich Froning, 4x individual & 6x team CrossFit Games champ! 🚨 From crushing it at the Games to building CrossFit Mayhem, Rich shares his raw journey: high school sports, dominating CrossFit, and balancing elite fitness with being a dad to t...

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8_pHIxKm0IEJeremy & Jared from HUNTR Podcast expose how tech & privatization are turning hunting into a pay-to-play game! 💰 Will fences ruin it for everyone? Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUG...

Grief is a daily, fluctuating battle, not a linear process. Dive into Mason's incredibly heartbreaking story of losing his whole family in one moment. Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your First Month of MTNTOUGH Free Use Code "MTNPOD" @ https://mtntough.com/.) On thi...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with retired Navy SEAL Sam Mackey, CEO of Outsider, an outdoor and lifestyle brand. In this episode, Sam shares his incredible journey, from a troubled youth involving expulsion, juvenile hall, and house arrest to a 20-year career in the SEAL Teams, and now leading a performance-driven business. Discover how his mindset evolved from survival-driven combat toug...

Listen to this episode with Colonel Byron Owen, a Marine Corps veteran whose career spans Force Recon to Pentagon leadership. Discover how Byron’s mindset has evolved from the intense, survival-driven mental toughness of combat to the strategic, people-focused resilience required in today’s complex military landscape. He shares gripping stories from Afghanistan, insights on building mental toughne...

Join us for an inspiring episode with Steve Decker of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)! Since 1984, RMEF has been a powerhouse in habitat conservation and public land access, now leading as a major owner of Outdoor Class. Discover how RMEF has helped double North American elk populations to over 1.1 million, the critical role hunters play in conservation, and the success of projects like t...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with world-renowned bowhunter Pedro Ampuero for an in-depth conversation on mental toughness, global adventure hunting, and the mindset required to push through the extremes. From growing up in Spain to chasing some of the toughest mountain hunts on the planet, Pedro shares his personal philosophy on preparation, discomfort, and what it tru...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with Jeremy Noble, a former U.S. Army Ranger Regiment psychologist, to explore the mental toughness forged in Special Operations. Jeremy shares his journey from traditional psychology to operational psychology and offers a deep dive into the mindset of elite warfighters. He unpacks what makes Rangers psychologically unique and breaks down t...

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 WIN a pair of SIG SAUER Zulu 6 Stabilized Binos ($1099.99 MSRP)!!!To enter is very simple!1. Visit the podcast link on YOUTUBE here: [https://youtu.be/HN5LQ8F9kjc]2. LIKE the full podcast video3. SUBSCRIBE to the MTNTOUGH Podcast Channel4. COMMENT on the full podcast video, we will select a winner from the comment section of THAT video. Winner will be selected Friday June 27th...

Join Senator Tim Sheehy, former Navy SEAL, on the MTNTOUGH Podcast as he shares his journey from battlefield to Capitol Hill. Discover his raw insights on mental toughness, leadership, and tackling America’s challenges with grit and heart. Use code MTNPOD for 6 weeks free on the MTNTOUGH app! Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the...

Host Dustin Diefenderfer interviews former Navy SEAL John Doolittle, who shares his extensive experience in addressing mental health, sleep, and performance challenges faced by first responders, veterans, and active-duty military. Doolittle discusses his 25-year Navy career, including his work with SOCOM’s Preservation of the Force and Family program, where he helped validate Magnetic EEG Guided R...

Dr. Shawn Rowland reveals America's pharma crisis and Jase Medical's mission to empower readiness! Check out our Episode with Andy Stumpf! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXp4Tqz0Klg&list=PLdAelJZ1bZWr5v6K_-IPix0tq8b7xH1ms Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S. 🐏 Get Your Fir...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with Micah Fink, former Navy SEAL, paramilitary contractor, and founder of the Montana-based nonprofit Heroes and Horses. Micah shares his journey from military service to launching a revolutionary program aimed to transform the lives of veterans. In this conversation, he dives into the failures of traditional PTSD treatment models, the fou...

In this powerful episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, actor Neal McDonough shares his journey of faith, perseaverance, and redemption in Hollywood. From overcoming personal struggles to making films that glorify God, Neal opens up about how faith, family, and discipline have shaped his career and life. Discover how his commitment to honoring God through his work and maintaining a healthy body and mind...

Sean DeGrey's gritty journey from failures to building an archery empire with family & passion! Loved this podcast? Check out this episode with Matt McPherson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB4hXEVhVZo&list=PLdAelJZ1bZWr5v6K_-IPix0tq8b7xH1ms&index=2 Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughne...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with Matt McPherson, the visionary behind McPherson Guitars and Mathews Archery. From revolutionizing bowhunting  to crafting world-class guitars with groundbreaking designs, Matt shares how his passion for engineering, music, and the outdoors has shaped his career. We’ll dive into the latest innovations at Mathews Archery, including the 20...

🎉 LAUNCH GIVEAWAY ALERT! Details below...To celebrate our new channel, we’re giving away a YETI 65 cooler, an MTNTOUGH merchandise package, and a free yearly MTNTOUGH+ membership!🚨 Welcome to the NEW MTNTOUGH Podcast YouTube Channel! 🚨 Join host Dustin Diefenderfer for hard-hitting conversations on physical fitness, mental toughness, and backcountry adventures. From elite hunters to Navy SEALs,...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with Jim Burgen, Lead Pastor of Flatirons Community Church in Colorado. Jim shares insights from his leadership experience, the challenges of guiding a large church, and how he helps men reset through Moss Rock Ranch, a retreat space designed for leaders to recharge. Jim opens up about the importance of taking time to pause and rest, and ho...

In this episode of the MTNTOUGH podcast, Dustin sits down with TJ Dillashaw and talks about his transition from MMA fighting to entrepreneurship, highlighting his retirement in October 2022 due to severe shoulder injuries requiring a replacement. He shares his journey with stem cell treatments, particularly from Colombia, which helped manage his injuries and improve his health. Dillashaw founded W...

Join Levi Lusko on the MTNTOUGH Podcast as he dives into fitness training, mental resilience, and navigating life’s shifting seasons. Levi shares insights from his book Blessed Are the Spiraling , exploring midlife crisis, purpose, and legacy-building for entrepreneurs, leaders, and faith-driven individuals. Follow Levi on Instagram at @levilusko Presented by Sig Sauer. ----🔫 AmmoSquared is Ameri...

Dustin sits down with longtime friend and newly instated MTNTOUGH President Lyle Hebel to chat all things hunting, and how critical it is to be physically prepared for your mountain endeavors. Presented by Sig Sauer. ----🔫 AmmoSquared is America’s Ammunition Reserve! Get 75 rounds of 9mm—completely FREE when you sign up: bit.ly/MtnTough 🥩 MEAT! Your Maker, Use link: https://www.meatyourmaker.com...

From competitive Latin ballroom dancer to one of the most recognized women in the hunting world, Eva Shockey’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Eva shares how she transitioned from dance to the outdoors, the mental toughness she’s built through hunting, and what it meant to break barriers as the second woman ever on the cover of *Field & Stream*. She opens up about handl...

On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with John Nores, a former California Fish and Wildlife warden, author, and expert in anti-poaching operations. Growing up in rural Santa Clara County, his love for wildlife led him to a career protecting endangered species and combating black-market wildlife trafficking. He shares insights from his books, Hidden War and War in the Woods, de...

Nick Jones is a Marine Raider who served in the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). With a background in elite military service, he brings a wealth of experience in leadership, resilience, and overcoming personal challenges. After his military career, Nick has become a passionate advocate for mental health, focusing on the importance of camaraderie, therapy, and persona...