The Comeback Podcast

Pura Vida... Its English translation means “pure life” or “simple life", however, it's more than just a phrase - it is a way of life. If you are driven to achieve in life it will often come at a cost... The cost of time, health, money, opportunity... The real question is how to find the harmony between being highly successful and productive and creating joy and time for the things that truly matte...

Today's episode starts off with an important topic... How your drinking affects the ones around you..The ones that look up to and depend on you the most. It's easy to avoid reality, but like it or not every choice we make has consequences. The paradigm shift happens when we take full responsibility and ensure those choices have positive outcomes. For ourselves, for our families. Today's call to ac...

Leveling up in life is going to require some uncomfortable discussions and realizations. Most often these are the discussions and realizations we have to unlock within. Choosing yourself and your true purpose is one of the greatest callings and challenges we face as human beings. The process of self-discovery and self-improvement is a lifelong pursuit, but it begins with a single step... A single...

In today's episode Mark and Kendra discuss one of the foundational principles and statements of IAMACOMEBACK STOP F**KING LYING It's not just a catchphrase or marketing lingo... Its a way of life There are two forms of lying... Lying by commission — the active use of false statements — and lying by omission — the passive act of misleading by failing to disclose relevant information,” Both erode yo...

In this week's episode, Mark and Kendra discuss an ever-evolving question...What do you truly want? At face value, the question can seem overly simple. However when you begin to explore it... It's one of the most profound and complex questions we face during our time here on Earth. What you want today might not be the same as what you want in 6 months, and that's okay. What matters is that you con...

A quick episode this week but consistency matters so here ya go! Mark and Kendra talk about the importance of keeping your word to others, and most importantly yourself. If you can't keep your word to yourself it is highly unlikely that you will also honor it for other people. One of the biggest shifts anyone can make in their life... That can start right now today... Is committing to yourself and...

Today Mark and Kendra discuss their shared dream and vision. Success and dreams are different for everyone and that's the beauty of it all. You get to define what your dream or promise land looks like. That could be a shack in the woods isolated from society or a penthouse apartment in downtown Chicago. Success is for you to determine and work towards! The path toward prosperity will come with non...

Today's episode touches on a few topics  Living a clean life - Overnight success - Update your network  Agree or disagree there are numerous benefits to living clean...  From your diet, your activities, your surroundings, your network... Keeping things tidy and orderly provides clarity and consistency.  It's hard to build a foundation on top of chaos and disarray.  On the second topic... Overnight...

Consistency vs Quality... Does it have to be either or? No matter how you break it down your presence and intention matters in all things, not least of which is your relationships. Consistency and quality will both come in seasons However, your intentions and presence throughout are what truly matter. A simple call to action this week Where can you be more consistent? And where can you increase th...

This week's episode addresses a very important topic... Parenting...  Truth is there is not a parenting 101 manual or a one size fits all approach...  The process of parenting can be one of life's greatest challenges and achievements simultaneously. No matter what, one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make is not knowing who their child is, and furthermore self-projection onto them someone or...

Success has many dimensions and interpretations. It is unique to you and your situation. It is ultimately what you define it to be. To many, success is only measured in dollar signs and material items. Although success is subjective, being successful in only one area leaves a whole world of other metrics blank... Are you successful in your health? Your relationships? Your state of mind? Your being...

Let's be real Keeping the fire ablaze in a relationship takes work, conscious consistent effort day in and day out. With all the chaos of life, kids, work, and managing a household just to name a few... It can feel like that spark or fire is barely there or out entirely... When quality time is limited what matters most is the presence and intention you can bring in those little moments. The mornin...

Back at it again with a new episode this week. Mark and Kendra are acclimating to the new studio that is in the process of being remodeled. This week's topic talks about... Simping For those of you who don't know here is the official definition from Urban dictionary Simp “Someone who does way too much for a person they like.” While this is commonly used as an insult or a negative term, and certain...

Back at it again with a new episode this week. Mark and Kendra are acclimating to the new studio that is in the process of being remodeled. This week's topic talks about... Simping For those of you who don't know here is the official definition from Urban dictionary Simp “Someone who does way too much for a person they like.” While this is commonly used as an insult or a negative term, and certain...

New studio, new direction, new ideas, new energy. Sometimes, what we need in life is a blank slate. A new place to build from with clarity and vision. IAMACOMEBACK is undergoing an energetic and directional shift, which comes with many difficult decisions that were necessary nonetheless. Any business owner can attest that owning and operating a successful business comes at a cost, and often that c...

In this week's episode Mark and Kendra open up about a new couples coaching vertical within IAMACOMEBACK that they are offering. Healthy relationships require a constant and conscious effort to build and maintain. They are not on autopilot and will not just happen. It requires both parties to be focused on their individual self-development and combine that in the relationship to flourish and thriv...

On today's episode Mark and Kendra discuss the core mission of this podcast. As many of you may know IAMACOMEBACK is a men's lifestyle and mindset movement that helps liberate men from alcohol and as a result their wives and families as well. This podcast has been growing quickly across many platforms and Mark and Kendra both want to bring more value to the audience. Part of that is telling the st...

Today's episode touches on an important and often neglected part of a relationship... Fitness Fitness both as individuals and fitness as a couple is at the foundation of Mark and Kendra's relationship Maintaining peak attraction doesn't come without conscious consistent effort! Physical fitness not only creates a strong body but also builds a stronger relationship. If you are truly in your relatio...

This week's episode digs into an important topic... Evolution... Not the evolution of humanity or species, but the evolution of IAMACOMEBACK as a movement, Mark as a man, Kendra as a woman and breaking away from the labels and typecast both Mark and IAMACOMEBACK face type·cast /ˈtīpˌkast/ Learn to pronounce verb assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the a...

Mark and Kendra discuss the dynamics of their Traditional Relationship The importance that it has played in both their evolution and metamorphosis as a couple and as individuals When a man is allowed to lead and provide and a woman is allowed to create and nurture there is a sacred harmony that is achieved So many relationships have these roles and dynamics reversed, inverted, or distorted... Unti...

In this week's episode, Mark and Kendra break down the importance of direct communication. There are no real tactical advantages to being vague, passive-aggressive or withholding communication. So many needless arguments and misunderstandings are the result of poor communication. That being said, communication is a skill... And like all skills, it has to be practiced, honed, and sharpened. Communi...

This week's episode digs into an important topic... Evolution... Not the evolution of humanity or species, but the evolution of IAMACOMEBACK as a movement, Mark as a man, Kendra as a woman and breaking away from the labels and typecast both Mark and IAMACOMEBACK face type·cast /ˈtīpˌkast/ Learn to pronounce verb assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the a...

This week's episode took place at one of our IAMACOMEBACK Experiences An in-person event where men who have committed to their Comeback travel from all over North America to take part in immersive and transformative work sessions with the IAMACOMEBACK team Mark and Kendra discuss how their couples coaching is taking shape within IAMACOMEBACK and beyond. This episode recaps some of the coaching ses...

The pressure of life will either forge you into the strongest version you can be or crush you    We often avoid pressure out of fear that we won't be able to handle it... The reality is there is only one way to find out.   Avoiding the weight and pressure will ensure mediocrity... Greatness is only achieved in the face of it... It is the catalyst to rise to the next level   - IAMACOMEBACK

In this episode, Mark and Kendra discuss the soul-level connection they share and how learning to love yourself first is a critical component of truly loving your partner.   Mark also opens up about his recent plant medicine experience that unlocked new levels of love and acceptance that were buried in darkness  Lots of exciting things happening in the COMEBACK universe, including a new studio bui...