Vincent Van Patten and Gregory Benedikt
The Dare to Dream Podcast
The Dare to Dream Podcast is where Vincent Van Patten and Gregory Russell Benedikt challenge you to embark on the adventure of your life. This podcast is for those who crave meaning and fulfillment and are willing to step into the unknown to find it. Vincent and Gregory draw wisdom from their own journey and from guests who exemplify what is possible when you have the courage to live a life that is truly yours. Dare to Dream represents what it's like—not just reflecting upon one's trial by fire—but dancing in the flames. When you feel lost. Inspired. Alone. Called to be different.
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Vincent Van Patten and Gregory Benedikt
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Latest episode
Jan 31, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 13: Self Love is The Answer 05.02.2021 30:16
Self love; why does it feel so difficult? On this episode of The Dare to Dream Podcast, we discuss how to make amends with our inner voice to genuinely love ourselves for who we are. This may just mean letting go of our mistakes, taking joy in the little things that we do, and seeing life from a perspective of serving others. This talk is full of introspection and laughs.
Episode 12: The Greatest Lessons We've Learned In Life 29.01.2021 42:39
This is an episode that we’ve been wanting to do for a long time. It encompasses many of the insights, lessons, musings, and thoughts that have brought us to this point in our journey. We touch on a handful of our favorites along with quotes and stories that had us howling in laughter. Enjoy the episode! Show notes: Shibumi, by Trevanian Eat Smarter, by Shawn Stevenson Jay Shetty, Think Like a Mon...
Episode 11: Start The Day in The Best Way Possible 15.01.2021 36:11
The morning routine is a time-tested way to begin the day in a positive mindset. In this episode, we dive deep on the Miracle Morning, based on the book Miracle Morning by author and success coach Hal Elrod. We bring you the essential practices that have changed our mornings, such as journaling, meditation, practicing gratitude, and reading! These routines have changed our lives and we know they c...
Episode 10: Your soul isn't here to achieve; your soul is here to grow 07.01.2021 44:01
In The Dare to Dream Podcast season one finale, Greg and Vincent discuss Vincent's recent road trip through the Pacific Northwest and how getting out and talking to people made him see that people are truly good. 2020 was a year of ups and downs, yet it was undoubtedly a year of incredible growth. Vincent and Greg discuss how growth is the only thing that matters. Everything else is just a vehicle...
Episode 9: When optimizing our lives goes too far 09.12.2020 31:09
In episode 9 of The Dare to Dream Podcast, Gregory and Vincent discuss how "optimizing" our lives can lead us to focus too heavily on accomplishments and checking off a to-do list. Gregory tells how he's shifted his mindset from optimizing life to slowing down and focusing on what's truly important. Other topics include: - Thinking about our lives in three years. What kind of person do you s...
Episode 8: Why we must hold on tightly to our dreams, but remain open to how they may come about 30.11.2020 27:33
In episode 8 of The Dare to Dream Podcast, Vincent and Gregory speak vulnerably and from the heart on what they're experiencing during this changing season. Topics discussed include: Setting goals that only we have the power to control: I will always love myself, I will remain at rest, I will maintain my joy. Confronting the question: would you rather follow your dream and potentially...
Episode 7: What will 2020 mean to you? 20.11.2020 1:15:31
In episode 7 of the Dare to Dream Podcast, Gregory and Vincent discuss the importance of solitude and scheduling time to be by yourself. As we near the end of the year, they reflect on their journey through 2020 and encourage all listeners to do the same. It may have felt like a wasted year, but there is undoubtedly much to take away. This week's challenge is to reflect on your own year and if you...
Episode 6: Greg's foray into the carnivore diet, Vinny's November writing challenge, & becoming valuable before your valued 10.11.2020 36:04
In episode 6, Gregory and Vincent discuss what it's like to eat nothing but meat for a month, Vinny's approach to daily writing and his November writing challenge, and what has inspired them to become valuable. They end the episode by introducing a new segment: what you can do this week!
Episode 5: Overcoming resistance, the voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough 27.09.2020 32:53
In episode 5, Gregory and Vincent discuss the ways they overcome resistance, the incessant voice in our heads which tells us we're not good enough. They explore how the power of the human imagination is often scarier than anything reality throws our way, and break down a few lines from Steven Pressfield's inspirational book, The War of Art.
Episode 4: Sitting down with performing artist, storyteller, and social entrepreneur - Timothy John 14.09.2020 1:04:13
In this episode, Vincent and Greg sit down with their first guest Timothy John, a leader, dreamer, and master storyteller. We discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of technology, unplugging to make time for yourself, and how being authentic and trying your best matter more than outcomes. Additionally, Timothy gives us an off the cuff live performance of his newest spoken word. Find Tim...
Episode 3: Embracing change & letting go of our past identity 16.08.2020 34:34
In this episode, Vincent and Greg discuss embracing change and how a seemingly negative event is often a blessing in disguise. They dive into the difficult process of letting go of who we think we are in order to become all we're meant to be. Lastly, they explain how questioning everything, from societal norms to how our parents raised us, is the crucial first step when Daring to Dream.
Episode 2: Discussing the inner dialogue, becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable, & measuring life based on achievements 05.08.2020 1:42:52
In this in-person episode 2, Greg and Vincent discuss several topics, including the inner human dialogue, and how we speak to ourselves throughout the day. Second is the mindset shift that comes from being comfortable with getting uncomfortable and moving towards discomfort instead of shying away from it. Lastly, they pose the question: is it better to live an achievement-oriented life based on ac...
Episode 1: Adapting to a New Lifestyle and Mindset 09.07.2020 40:00
In episode 1, Vinny and Greg discuss the lifestyle and mindset changes they have implemented since departing from their corporate jobs to face the great unknown. Join them as they detail their initial feelings, small wins and challenging days, in pursuit of going after what they love.
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