The 4D Leaders Show

In this episode, the guys have Paul Marlow on the show to discuss the importance of community in our toughest times in life. Paul Marlow is used to standing out. At 6’7″, the personal trainer and one-time Toronto Blue Jays draft pick is hard to miss. What’s new is his growing comfort in using that attention to connect with others about mental health. He is the founder of Never Alone, a mental heal...

In this episode, the guys are talking with Dr Kevin Bergman and Dr Mena Ramos about the role Sports Medicine plays in today's world of athletics Kevin Bergman, Co-Founder of the Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI) Dr. Kevin Bergman is Co-Director of the Ultrasound and Global Health programs at the UCSF Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency, Associate Clinical Professor of the UCSF Department of Fa...

In this episode, the guys are joined by Ryan Schachtner to discuss a one of the main areas in athletes’ lives that needs to be a must win. Ryan was a collegiate baseball player who had dreams and a path to play professionally until a career ending injury sidelined him. With his dream of playing professionally over, Ryan had to pivot and figure out what the rest of his life would look like. Using t...

Our podcast is about the speech that was its inspiration! We want to recognize and celebrate it by having guests who were actually there for the speech. In this episode, the guys are joined by Johnathan's former players and Leland Chargers who were present during Johnathan's pregame speech that has 23 million views on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX39J... It’s one thing to see the video...

In this episode, the guys are joined by Carolina Rodas and Lindsay Andreotti as they discuss why consciousness matters in the business of sports. It is important to know how we become more conscious about the well being of others and how that leads to greater success in both business and others.  True success happens when our work and our play benefit both ourselves and others. They will also...

In this episode, the guys are joined by Drew DeOrsey, Kristin Simone and Caleb Pearson to dive into best fitness practices and answer the question of “How much should I exercise?” Drew DeOrsey is a holistic health and nutrition coach based in Denver. In 2019, he was voted the #1 men’s fitness instructor in Denver. Drew is also a certified weight loss hypnotherapist. He is on a mission to revolutio...

This week on the I Am A Champion Show, the guys are joined by Chip Baker, Darius Bradley Sr and Jeffrey Lodick. Chip Baker is a Teacher/Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. He has a series on his youtube channel "Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles" where he talks with people about their path to success. He shares the stories for inspiration and motivation. Instagram, Twitter and Fac...

In Episode 81 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jason and Jim are joined by Shelly Lefkoe to discuss how we can remove limiting beliefs and replace them with beliefs that empower us! Shelly Lefkoe is co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute, and the founder of Parenting the Lefkoe way. She has personally worked with thousands of individuals from around the world. Using The Lefkoe Method she has...

In Episode 13 of the I Am A Champion Show, the guys are joined by Marques Ogden and Leverett Ball to talk about the importance of finding purpose in life both in and out of sports A little background about Marques, in 2003, he was drafted into the NFL as an offensive lineman, after 5 years of playing in the league, he decided to retire and pursue a career in construction and contracting.  At...

In this episode of I Am A Champion, the guys are joined by Bryn Drescher to discuss how she helps athletes develop a champion's mindset. Bryn is a Peak Performance Coach helping elite athletes on managing the mental and physical demands of their sport through mastery of their mental skills so they can scale to the highest levels of their sport even if they aren't the most talented, highly recruite...

In this episode, Douglas Younger lll and Jason Marc Campbell join the guys to talk about the importance of marketing and how to market yourself like a champion. Doug Younger is the Founder and CEO of 3STEPS4WARD, a technology savvy marketing company that helps startups and entrepreneurs succeed with digital marketing. Doug and his team are a full-service marketing company that was founded on the p...

With the pressure to win at all costs, many parents feel frustrated, confused and overwhelmed by youth sports.  It can be a challenge trying to figure out what’s not best for your child but also your family when it comes to sports.  We at 4D Athletes have created a course for parents to help them navigate youth sports in order for both their child and them to have a great experience. Her...

In this episode of the “I Am A Champion Show”, the guys dive into the importance of diversity and inclusion in sports. Their guest on this episode is Xavier Scruggs. Xavier is the host of “The Bigs” podcast and is a former major League Player who spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. He also spent time playing in Korea and multiple Latin countries. Xavier Scruggs is a form...

On this episode of I Am A Champion, the guys are joined by Addie Willis and Kayla Bradham to discuss the powerful positive influence women can have in sports. Kayla Bradham is the owner of Sharp Sports Group, a sports business consulting company creating hope and possibility through sports. A strategic and inspirational influencer, she serves as the VP of Community Development for the Sports Phila...

In this episode the guys are joined by Micha Shaw Micha is a mom, mindfulness mentor, model, and athlete. Before she became a mom, she was a professional swimmer, training for the 2008 (and briefly 2012) Olympics in open water swimming. She traveled the world competing in open water and lifesaving competitions and loved every second of it. She has always loved being an athlete. Now that she is mom...

In this episode, the guys are joined by Colin Weston who is a Sport Innovator. Entrepreneurship Community Builder, Podcast Host and Public Speaker as well as Theo Versteegh, who is a physiotherapist that is using technology to proactively reduce concussions. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among the ages 10-34 and the guys discuss the importance of mental health, the effect concussions h...

In this episode, the guys welcome Healthy Hip Hop Founder and CEO Roy Scott and Kipp Legacy Academy Head Basketball Coach Jacob Derritt on the show! Tune in as they dive into topics like the influence of music, how to be a phenomenal coach, and the impact those two things can make to develop champions in all areas of life! Connect with Coach Derritt on LinkedIn Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jac...

In this episode, The guys are joined by high school coach Anthony Simone. In his first year as a head coach, he has led the St Pius Warrior football team to back to back state championship appearances in his first two years as the St Pius head coach. Coach Simone believes in instilling the core values of Faith, Family, and champion into the culture of his teams. We will dive into what FFC73 means...

This week Johnathan, Jim, and Jason have Lorenzo Neal on the show. Lorenzo is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League for sixteen seasons. Neal played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. In this episode they dive into being a Champion of influen...

In this episode, the guys are discussing how to go with the flow and get in the zone with two amazing peak performance coaches. Jeff Meyer and Melanie Larkins both work with athletes on the mental side of sports. Jeff's expertise is helping athletes get in the zone! He is a phenomenal flow coach and an even better person! Jeff is a peak performance flow expert. Jeff has worked with well known prof...

In this episode, the guys are joined by Kerry Fisher and Adam Rosales to talk about the importance of understanding Character and Valuing life skills Kerry  has been fascinated by the way the human body works since her earliest days as a competitive gymnast. When she became an attorney, she quickly noticed how difficult it was for people to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal...

In this episode, the guys talk about what it means to be a champion in all areas of life.  They emphasize the importance of finding joy in the journey and how you learn to become more present in the moment. Why it’s important to be intentional about and act like who you want to become so you continue to improve on a daily basis. How the Ranger Creed helped Johnathan build the foundation of su...

In Episode 79 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jason is joined by Kent Weed to discuss how we master our mind to help us learn to live a life filled with purpose Kent Weed is the creator and executive producer of the 7 time Emmy nominated hit NBC series, “AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR”. He is also the creator and executive producer of Gordon Ramsay’s award winning hit FOX tv series “HELL’S KITCHEN” With a car...

In Episode 78 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jim and Jason are joined by Ben Hylden who is the author of “Finding Faith in the Field Ben Hylden grew up on a dairy farm near Park River, ND where he went to high school and played basketball, football, and track. However, on April 6, 2007 at the age of 16, everything changed. Ben was in a near-death car accident that left him with a 5% chance of surviva...

In Episode 77 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jim interviews the co-founder of 4D Athletes to dive into how we triumph over our traumas to turn our burdens into blessings in life. Growing up in Taos, Missouri, Jason was raised in a small town with a loving family that gave him every chance to succeed. His parents were supportive and provided everything this 17-year-old could ever want. That is until h...