The Impossible Podcast

Why Experiencing Another Culture Might Be the Antidote to a Chaotic World Two farmers on an Italian mountain could have walked right by; they didn't. In this solo episode, Austin takes the long way through a simple idea: that beneath every border, accent, and unfamiliar meal, we are all still human, born in different places. From four broke Americans stuck on a rock beneath Mount Vesuvius, to...

Doctors Told My Parents I Wouldn't Survive the Night. One physician refused to give up; that single decision is why this story exists. On what should have been a final dose, the treatment meant to save him turned: sepsis, then septic shock, then organ by organ giving way. His parents were asked to prepare for a goodbye. And in that room, where the Standard had already been lowered to mere sur...

Welcome to The Impossible! Organic gardening Isn't a trend for him, It's how he protects his Family.  Brian Heller has been surrounded by the warmth and responsibility of having and maintaining a home garden. Now we hear how he has turned this garden into a service for teaching the community on how to do better for themselves and their loved ones.  Fruits and vegetables can be a plentifu...

Welcome to The Impossible! Today, Austin is sharing some of his thoughts on the power and importance of Movement. Movement of the body, and what that can do as it percolates through the other domains of performance.  Let us think for a moment, what we could all do for ourselves, and for other, within the school of movement.  Join our FREE Online Community to learn more about out Message ❤️‍🔥: htt...

Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them. In this episode of The Impossible Podcast, we sit down with Mikayla, a woman whose path to motherhood was anything but simple. After fighting through multiple failed attempts to get pregnant, she finally received the news she'd been praying for. Then, just two weeks later, everything changed: a breast cancer dia...

Welcome to The Impossible! Almost 17 months into remission, Austin has been yearning for this checkup. Not only to answer the question of "Has it come back"? But also, to allow him peace with moving forward in life.  We discuss here how my mind has been whirling around of recent, with this scan on the horizon.  Join our FREE Online Community to learn more about out Message ❤️‍🔥: https:/...

Being from a small town in Ohio, some can allow this fact to slow them or stop them from pursuing their goals of reaching their potential.  Liz Strong is a prime example of pursuing those goals, of which can propel you to the many stages of life. Or in this case, to the stages of OCB Bikini professional competitions.  We find out what is the driver of her success, and the calling of returning home...

You have built that Impossible self: forged from the time facing adversity and enduring the suffering.  Now you need to focus that pathway towards achieving those goals of which drive you towards a brighter future.  How are you able to determine what pathway will serve you best?  Join our FREE Online Community to learn more about out Message ❤️‍🔥: https://www.skool.com/the-orion-collective-8700 F...

Lore would say that we came from the mists of trails and tribulations. A pathway of which led us to becoming Impossible through the fire and flame. Within the crucibles of life and its' challenging potentials: We are doing that of which we knew needed to be done.  Matthew and Austin are offering a coaching program, to those who are called to pursuing the Impossible. And today, Austin shares j...

In this episode of The Impossible Podcast, Canadian police officer Jesse David shares his raw, unfiltered journey from a devastating farm accident to becoming an amputee who returned to full patrol duty. On July 25, 2022, a routine day on the family farm turned into a fight for survival when Jesse received a brutal compound fracture and severe infection. Jesse dragged himself 400 yards through a w...

After years as a traveling technician living out of hotels and battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma—including a bone marrow transplant—Austin finally steps into his first real home in Columbus, Ohio.  In this heartfelt episode of The Impossible Podcast, Riss and Austin reflect on the gratitude, confidence, and emotional power of new beginnings after overcoming massive life challenges. From relying on famil...

Join our Online Community here for 1:1 Growth and Podcast exclusives: https://aaafairbenefit.com/p/impossible?ref=54837868 In this episode, Matt and Austin sit down with Bella Mohn, who was left paralyzed from the waist down at age 18 following a routine heart ablation surgery. What started as a shocking medical mystery became the catalyst for one of the most inspiring stories of resilience, minds...

The uncomfortable truth about real growth: you must sacrifice who you are today to become the Impossible version of yourself tomorrow. In episode, host Matt, Austin, and Riss have a raw conversation on the identity death required for true transformation. They unpack why letting go of your current habits, comfort zones, and familiar self is non-negotiable — through sobriety journeys filled with rel...

In this episode, we sit down with Zach Caudill, founder and CEO of BattleFlow Nootropics, Air Force Veteran, and new father, to explore how the deepest pain can forge the strongest Purpose. Zach discusses the process of taking his heartbreak from the loss of his son Archie to miscarriage, his family's extraordinary legacy of resilience (from escaping North Korea to rebuilding after total fina...

In this episode of The Impossible Podcast, Marty and Kate Jacobs return to discuss what it truly means to lead yourself and others when everything seems to be falling apart. From overcoming failure, navigating marriage, and raising children with integrity, Marty and Kate share raw, real-life stories that reveal how shifting from a victim mentality to radical ownership transforms every setback into...

In this episode, Matt and Austin deliver a practical masterclass on cultivating authentic courage in the face of overwhelming fear and adversity. Courage is not a trait you are born with—it is a skill you intentionally build.  Drawing from Austin’s harrowing journey through multiple relapses of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and a life-saving bone marrow transplant, this conversation provides clear, actionabl...

Recorded live at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, this week we sit down with Diamond Decker—OCB professional bodybuilder, travel ICU nurse, and inspiring high-performance athlete—who exemplifies what it means to Be Impossible. From competitive softball dreams derailed by repeated college rejections, coach changes, and the disruptions of COVID, to forging a professional physique while managing...

Join Austin in this solo episode of the Impossible Performance Podcast as he dives deep into the transformative power of adventure.  From his first awe-inspiring trip to Alaska’s majestic mountains and glaciers, to exploring Europe’s historic cities like Rome, Florence, Paris, and beyond, Austin shares vivid stories of cultural immersion, vulnerability, and self-discovery.  Discover how stepping o...

In this raw, no-holds-barred episode of The Impossible Performance Podcast, host Matthew Hill dives deep with iss Mullen — 485 days sober, 100+ pounds down in 18 months, and the powerhouse behind Cowboy Up Wellness — on how community shapes your identity, fuels massive transformations, and unlocks your untapped potential. From ditching toxic bar scenes to building sober tribes and gym crews that r...

In this powerful episode of the Impossible Performance Podcast, hosts Matt and Austin Douglas dive deep into the art of presence—how to stay grounded in the moment when life’s chaos tries to pull you away.  Discover practical strategies to control your mental narrative, prioritize effectively, and build emotional resilience, even as a busy parent, entrepreneur, or high performer.  Drawing from rea...

What if the key to breaking free from addiction isn't willpower alone... but completely rewriting who you believe you are? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin sit down with Heather Beeson – professional powerlifter, recovering addict, massage therapist, and an inspiring force in the Monsters Bent Barbell community. Heather opens up about her raw journey: quitti...

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Dan is a high school principal, super intendant, coach, and Vice President at Future Plans who runs the GRIT Project in Ohio. Dan has worked his whole life to build others up, and inspire the same mindset in the kids with whom he works.  In today's episode, Dan outlines the work he is doing with The GRIT Project, focusing on helping kids in rural school systems build Hope for their future. Da...

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Dave Whelan is a Para-Triathlete competing on the global stage.  He has raced Ironmans all over the world, including Chile, Norway, and many others. Today we discuss his journey as an athlete as well as the Mindset he brings to overcome the challenges that arise with endurance racing, and how you can use them to overcome the challenges you face in daily life. Dave also lays out the nonprofit found...