Steady Focused

In this episode, we explore the constant push and pull of recovery, creativity, and self-growth. From facing criticism and wrestling with old addictions to rediscovering joy through music and play, this is a conversation about what it means to stay the course. Together, we dive into the balance between family, responsibility, and the need to create, while sharing how tools like AI and music become...

In this episode, we dive deep into the raw realities of parenthood, facing down haters, and navigating the challenges of addiction. Together, we explore how the tools and knowledge we carry don’t just impact our own live; they ripple out to shape future generations. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about breaking cycles, building resilience, and leaving a legacy that matters.

Fonda White shares openly his previous struggles with mental health, attempted suicide, and how he has found his purpose in life by inspiring hope in others. Fonda was a collegiate football standout and member of the historic inaugural championship season of Wichita Falls Nighthawks, in which they swept the country by storm. This episode is profound and I'm honored to have had the opportunity to l...

Enrique Infante, Jr. is a United States Air Force veteran, a leader and a competitive strongman/powerlifter. In this episode, we sit down and discuss topics such as a horrible van wreck he caused at 17, serving 14 years in USAF, body weight (and our relationship with food)... plus being strong as hell. Come along with us on this conversation!

Pioneer belts have become synonymous with unmatched quality and dependability in the powerlifting and weightlifting community. Their belts have been trusted and used by some of the strongest humans on earth during world-record-setting lifts... I'm talking 1,000+ pound squats. Matt Hadden is the president of Pioneer Belts (General Leathercraft Mfg.), a 3rd generation family-owned and operated busin...

A look back on November’s conversations, highlighting my biggest takeaways from each. 085 - Ryan Huff – Addiction, Recovery and Self Love The difference between a normal person and an alcoholic or an addict is that normal people change their behaviors to meet their goals and alcoholics or addicts change their goals to meet their behavior. Being grateful for our past, in recovery 087 - Drew Hill –...

Mike is a USAF Veteran. He's a competitive strongman who has been documenting his workouts consistently for over 10 years and has his sights set on becoming the United States Strongest Man in the Middle Weight Division. Humble, passionate, empathetic - a student of human connectivity and mental health. Mike Battaglino is the epitome of Steady Focused.

Join us for this candid conversation as Wichita Falls Mayor Stephen Santellana discusses the roads that lead him to become the man he is today. We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, identifying and managing stress, having fun, fighting for what you believe in, and much more.

Join us as we shine the light on one of the most truly authentic and genuine people I've ever met, Lelani Lei. She's an old soul who was born with a song in her heart. She's lived a nomad's life bouncing all around the USA. She’s a great friend with an awesome story. Come along with me... ---------------------------------------- https://steadyfocused.com/88 https://facebook.com/simeonhendrix https...

Not only has Drew produced several D1, D2 D3 athletes, but he trains individuals as young as 7 years old and instills the basics of proper lifting and body mechanics! He's an entrepreneur and former assistant strength coach at Midwestern State University that has had several of his papers published in research journals...

Whether I thrash, whether I quit. Whether I sprint, whether I scream. Whether I celebrate, whether I regret. Whether I breathe, whether I focus, whether I exhale, whether I kneel, whether I humble and bathe in gratitude, or whether I walk in ungrateful selfish attitude - the river flows.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Mr. Ryan Huff as he courageously pulls the curtain back and openly discusses his addiction and the process of recovery. This is a powerful conversation and I'm so grateful for being able to hear. Please, if you find any value in this - share with someone you love. ---------------------------------------- http://steadyfocused.com/85 http://facebook.co...

On this episode of Steady Focused, I sit down with one of my favorite people I regularly talk to, Mr. Ryan Graves. There’s many great things about Ryan: he’s the Director of Patient Experience at United Regional (where he and I both work), he’s a blue belt in Brazilian Jujitsu, he’s a big guy like myself - he and I regularly talk about weight lose / weight gain / food, he’s into lifting weights, h...

Michael (Mike) Battaglino is the reigning Texas Strongest Man champion in the Middle Weight division. Today, he travels to Dallas, Texas to defend his title. Watch the documentary: http://steadyfocused.com/82

In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Kingston Hendrix. an 8 year old boy who just so happens to be my son. We talk about the importance of fun, summer time excitement, what it’s like to have divorced parents and I also throw him James Lipton’s questions from Inside the Actor’s Studio. All this and more!

080 - 2018 Review and 2019 Outlook Steady Focused Download

You know what's sad? 80% of us are going to give up on ourselves and our "New Year's Resolutions" by February 1. That's a fact. You took the time to identify weak points in your life; things that were holding you back. You identified areas you want to excel in. You identified parts of you life that made you feel weak or bad about yourself. You committed to yourself - yes I will make a change... I...

One of the Most Important Men in Texas Music You've Probably Never Heard Of... Without D.j. Dugan's relentless efforts, the Texas Music landscape would look very very different. And that’s no exaggeration. Hailing from the Ft. Worth Stockyards, Dugan is a creative innovator, a 7th generation entrepreneur, creator and co-owner of Shake Music TV, and marketing / digital distribution manager for Smit...

For those who are suffering today - I feel you. For those who are hating themselves today - I understand. For those who have lost faith in themselves - I've been there and can relate. Some of us went through horrific events as children that reinforced within our young developing minds - we are incapable of greatness. Some of us suffered tremendous loss and defeats along our journey that shook our...

Earlier this week I sat down with Jessica Edwards, co-founder of Frank and Joe's Coffee House in WF, TX. In addition to her role with Frank and Joe’s she has several other business ventures as well as a strong passion for building the community of Wichita Falls. We dive deep into entrepreneurship, the best advice Jessica has ever received, the importance of having a counselor, crushing it in busin...

In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Joe Cortez IV. He's a serial entrepreneur, a life coach, a gym owner, and also a content creator pushing massive amounts of encouragement. He also spent over a decade touring the country as a professional drummer. We dive deep in this episode and have a very open and honest conversation about loving ourselves, the power of assumptions, self talk, forgiving ours...

James Cook is a 20+ year veteran to the music scene. Not only has he been Steady Focused creating and performing his own music, but he's also been a DJ at two of the most popular radio stations in Wichita Falls, Texas. On the eve of dropping his long awaited full length album "Tall Tales of a Brown Buffalo", James and I sit down for a powerful interview inside the pop-up trailer he'll be touring t...

I had the privilege of being asked to speak to the multimedia classes at Iowa Park Junior High. It took me into a very reflective state, thinking back to my personal Jr. High days where were very difficult times. I’m thankful I was able to shine a bit of light into their lives.

I sat down and interviewed Dawn Thompson! She's a successful business owner and entrepreneur, a passionate positive thinker, founder of The You're Enough Movement and just a super smart woman. Some of highlights of this interview? Dream boards, going deep into the Law of Attraction, You're Enough, what drives Dawn, God's time and sooo much more. SOOO good!! Grab your popcorn and turn it up!

Mike Battaglino, is he's the strongest man in Texas and Oklahoma, literally .. he actually won both the Texas and Oklahoma Strongman Competitions for the 105kg (231.5lb) weight class. Not only is this man very strong - he’s extremely intelligent. You can hear his brain firing off through out the interview. We talk a lot about nutrition: -how many calories he takes in a day-carbs are good (and need...