The Impossible Podcast

This week on The Impossible Podcast, natural powerlifter, metal worker, paralegal, and multilingual Paul Maxsween joins us for a second time to discuss his Life's Philosophy, The Work Continues... Paul discusses his recent Powerlifting prep where he got stronger than he ever had at his lightest bodyweight.  He had worked for this one day for 4 months straight, training at 4:30 am, then going...

Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we discuss how faith works in the world of Pursuing The Impossible.  We must go to great lengths to accomplish our goals.  And having an unruly belief that you can, will benefit you and the world around us! Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible! . . . Learn more about our Mission and Vision at: https://www.impossibleperformance.com/  NEW MERCH!!!!...

Leigh Ann Modesitt is a Wife, a Mom, an avid party planner, and a Cancer Survivor battling Multiple Myeloma. Leigh Ann joins us on The Impossible Podcast for the second time today to discuss many of the unspoken battles that arise when you endure cancer therapy including guilt, communication with loved ones, and developing masked personalities. She has battled through more than most could conceive...

Welcome to The Impossible! Today, I take you on a journey with me through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.  An adventure I have taken many times before, and I was very excited for the opportunity to venture this path again!  We will talk on how I was living life back then, of how I had seen the world. What I had to offer the world then, versus now.  So let us look back upon our former selves with...

It is easy for us to fall into the path of victimhood, to use the trials and challenges we face in life as excuses for failure or limitations on our potential. And for those who choose this path, they are correct.  That is their reality. But for those who Pursue the Impossible, it is far from our reality.  We choose to take Life’s greatest challenges and find within them, an opportunity to perform...

Welcome To The Impossible!  "What are you so afraid of losing, when nothing in this life belongs to you?" Marcus Aurelius.  Matt and Austin sit down and discuss a few of their immediate thoughts when hearing this quote.  Why are we so fearful of achieving our goals, when you have nothing to lose?  Pursue those Impossible Feats that keep you up at night. Pursue the goals that will bring p...

Welcome to The Impossible!  Today, we have returning guest Wade Smith with us, to discuss how we can manufacture momentum, out of difficult times.  As Wade embarks on a new journey, he will be facing challenges never faced before.  But us here at Impossible Performance, thrive within these moments. We yearn to evolve from when we are Faced with The Impossible! Thank you for listening, and as alway...

"Welcome to The Impossible, where we Empower others to Face the Impossible, Inspire them to Be Impossible, and Motivate them to Do the Impossible..." Our Mission at Impossible Performance was the opening line to our very first episode of The Impossible over 2 years ago, and it is still our opening line, 100 episodes later. Our Mission and Vision has been our guiding light since the day w...

Welcome to The Imppossible! Today, we discuss a way and approach, to deal with the immense gravity of negative situations we are facing.  Let us approach this with the mindset, The Impossible Mindset, of what we can do to come out on the other side stronger!  Gather around, as we approach 100 episodes of The Impossible!  Thank you for listening, and as always…Be Impossible! . . . Learn more about...

Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are asking "What does it mean to be Tenacious?" Being Tenacious, has been an approach I have personally taken within my journey of Pursuing The Impossible.  Persistant, Persevering, Unyielding, Relentless.  Let us discuss what Tenacity means, how we can implement it, and what impact it can have on your journey to The Impossible!  Thank you for listeni...

Welcome to The Impossible! Today, I wanted to discuss a topic that had impacted my life just a few days ago, in such random fashion.  This absolutely lit a fire in me to share the many acts of kindness that I have experienced over the years!  Why should we be a light in these seemingly darker times? Because we can, and should.  Who can we possibly impact with this positive mindset? Possibly everyo...

Welcome to The Impossible!  Stability in our emotional foundations. How can we engage and achieve stability with our emotions?  Let us approach this question with a few lessons that Austin has learned when pursing a more enduring foundation of emotional stability.  We tackle some negative emotions that can and will crop up in our lives, and talk on how we can control them.  Thank you for listening...

The United States Powerlifting Coalition has set the standard for a federation which has wholly dedicated themselves to providing the very best experience for the lifter possible, and subsequently, they are one of the fastest growing federations in the country. Today, on The Impossible Podcast, USPC CEO Johnny Layne and Monsters Bent Barbell Owner Clayton Workman join us to discuss their journey i...

Welcome to The Impossible!  We are beginning a new series Imperfect Harmony, where we shall follow the journeys of Matt and Austin finding balance in their lives after treatment.  Today, Austin will cover how he approached the idea of recovery in 2023, to now in April of 2025.  Time can really make a difference, but we shall explore more about how perspectives can change.  Thank you for listening,...

Allison Berry was diagnosed with a rare form of Rhabdomyosarcoma, and battled through surgery, chemotherapy, and worst of all, radiation. Emerging triumphant from this never-ending fight, she rebuilt her Life, rediscovered who she was; she got engaged, she made plans to return to school, she signed up to run the Columbus Marathon, reclaiming her athletic prowess. Everything was perfect... Until he...

We've all been in those moments where we feel our body has failed us. Whether from tragic health diagnoses or failed athletic performance, there's times when the body leaves us feeling betrayed and empty. There will be times when the body fails; it is inescapable.  Yet, the Mind, when used properly, has Potential far beyond the limitations of the body. In this episode of The Impossible P...

Welcome to The Impossible! As Austin steps into a new chapter, or an entirely new book, he gains a more evolved perspective on this world.  A trip that he felt needed, turned into the opportunity of a lifetime.  We discuss how to make the most from a seemingly Impossible situation, like the one Austin faces.  Starting another round of remission, life has taken a new form for him.  Thank you for li...

Logan returns to the show for the third time now, having completed his Master’s Degree and defending his Thesis. In this episode of The Impossible, he expands on what he has called “the most important idea he will ever have.” Using Science, Religion, and Philosophy he defines reality as we experience, and takes it one step further to explore even the space between reality. And all of this culminat...

Tim Kashorek is a Cancer Survivor and Pro Powerlifter.  He has returned to The Impossible Podcast to discuss his strategies for executing at the highest level in every area he pursues. From being a father, to serving his community as a Police Officer, to performing as an elite athlete, Tim has many high level priorities to serve on a daily basis.  Tim outlines the sacrifices and adaptations he mak...

Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, Austin will be discussing his time with practicing gratefulness.  After going through 6 days of life-threatening chemotherapy, he finds himself in a state of integrating back into daily life. An adventure that becomes more and more challenging after each relapse.  But he learns that being thankful for life and its treasures, may just help him...

This year, Team Impossible will be at the event, and we will be partnering with Monsters Bent Barbell and USPC to promote the world's FIRST Para-only Powerlifting meet taking place this summer 2025. In honor of the Arnold Classic, we did a Q&A to answer your questions and get your input on the direction we're moving with this show. In this episode, Matt gives answers to what wakes hi...

Curtis Miller is an Elite Powerlifter, Coach, Father, Husband, and one of the most genuine guests we've been honored to bring on this show. Curtis discovered a passion for strength sports early in life that led to totaling 2,000 lbs in powerlifting competition at 242 lbs body weight. Beyond the platform, Curtis has continued his Strength journey, becoming a Father and Elite Coach, helping ath...

Welcome to The Impossible! In Todays episode of Parts Unknown, we are taking a dive into what the mind and body battle through, when faced with the Impossible.  Matt and Austin explore what it means to Be Impossible, but taking a moment to find your humanity.  In periods of suffering, we strive to make the best of that situation. Yet, there are times when we need to remind ourselves of our human s...

In 2022, Jaden was on the cusp of earning his IFBB Pro Card when he completely tore both quad tendons simultaneously. In the coming months, he endured 5 surgeries, multiple infections, and setback after setback; all of this after becoming one of the strongest athletes of all time. Jaden grew up in a small town in West Virginia, and quickly developed a love for Football and Bodybuilding.  He develo...

Welcome to The Impossible!  This week on Parts Unknown, we talk about my time going through the six days of chemo for my bone marrow transplant. We build into how the preparations were going, both at the hospital, and in my mind. What it took to grasp the situation at-hand.  Let us take a dive into the storm that I fought with; before, during, and after the six brutal days of chemo I faced. How th...