The Impossible Podcast

Hello and Welcome to the Impossible. Today, we bring you a Fireside chat with your hosts Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas! Our discussion leads off into the topic of how to deal with realities you are presented, whether they be voluntary or forced upon you. We dive into the idea of dealing with what you can and cannot control, what that can mean for you, and how you can navigate life with it. Join...

Two years ago, Logan Reynolds had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jordan Peterson, a man and a mind whom he has admired for several years. In that meeting, he informed him that he was entering into grad school to obtain his Master’s Degree in Philosophy… Now, he is weeks from defending his Thesis in that degree. In this episode, Logan dives into Logos, the Greek word for “Word” and uses scriptural and...

Nearly losing your life is an Impossible thing to Face. This week on The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin discuss their strategy for facing the difficult days that arise from past trauma and feelings of insufficiency. Learn how you can face these challenges and overcome them when they arise in your own life by harnessing your most valuable resource. And it may surprise you how accessible it is....

Hello and Welcome to the Impossible. This episode is hosted by your favorite co-host, Austin! - written by Austin  We are taking a moment to catch up with my journey in my second remission state, where I am mentally and where I am going forward. We also discuss my current state in training for a Marathon!! October is approaching fast, and we need to be ready! Your Message Matters - We need to be c...

Terry Miller joined the Army in August of 2001, less than a year later, he was boots on the ground in Iraq. Terry fought through horrors and made calls that would break most people, and when he returned to America with less than a 24 hour transition, he felt less than whole. Amidst the pain and sorrow of loss, Terry lost himself, gaining weight up to 300 lbs, and sabotaging relationships with thos...

Jeff was what most would consider to be a normal  guy, working a day job with a Family at home. Everything changed when a work accident left his body broken and in pieces.  Jeff lost both of his arms at the shoulder, battled sepsis and organ failure, and he was faced with the task of living in a world not designed for him. Jeff fell into deep depression, gained weight, and started to give up on li...

Wade Smith is a competitive Powerlifter with his eyes set on a global stage at only 21 years old. Wade recently competed in the USPA Drug Tested State Championship and lifted weights he has only dreamed of up to this point. Join us as Wade discusses his mindset and approach to the challenges of life and how they are reflected on the Platform in competition; from failing your opening squat, to nail...

Let us take a look back at the Pittsburgh Marathon, where Team Impossible joined forces and took over Pennsylvania's Western Metropolis! Join our founder Matt as he recalls the trials and triumphs of the Pittsburgh Marathon! We had multiple teams running the relay, taking the hills in a hand cycle, and how everyone seized their opportunity to grow together! Thank you for listening, and as alw...

The doctors thought she had a circulation issue when her hands and feet would freeze from the cold.  Then she woke up one night in agonizing back pain, leading to an ER trip where Leigh Ann first heard those words. “You have Cancer.” Diagnosed with a rare form of Multiple Myeloma, Leigh Ann began a whirlwind of tests, treatments, and surgeries to fight this disease, all leading to a Stem Cell Tran...

Andrew Monroe is an endurance athlete competing at the highest level, but he has only recently reclaimed this passion. After a highly successful high school athletic career, Andrew found himself lost in a world, trying only to blend in. However, verything changed the moment he first held his daughter, and his fighters spirit had a reawakening as he realized he needed to become someone she would be...

This week on The Impossible Podcast, we are answering your questions! We dive deep into how Impossible Performance started, why we do what we do, and ultimately, how this message and mindset can serve you. Learn how you can use the Be Impossible mindset to find your highest potential in any passion you chase in life...and then move one step beyond it. Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Im...

Welcome Back to the Fireside Chat Series!!! Tonight, Matt and Austin explore what is needed to find your true potential, in whatever pursuit you take on! Whether it is defeating an illness, conquering your former self, or hitting a PR you never thought possible. Afterwards, we discuss what new merchandise is coming out soon for Impossible Performance! Preorders have officially started, so visit Sh...

The Work Continues.. Paul Maxsween is back! For his first return to the podcast, he discusses his goals for the upcoming powerlifting competition at Monsters Bent Barbell. This meet has some significance, as he will be attempting to not only lift some very heavy weight, but attempting to qualify for Nationals! As a Natural Athlete, Paul seeks numbers that very few are able to achieve, especially w...

Natalie still remembers the day she heard those words that stopped her world form spinning "Your son has Cancer." She looked at the doctors surrounding her as they handed her a binder that contained the next 3.5 years of her life, and she knew one thing.  She would be Strong for her son. The next several years brought many highs and lows, but Natalie had a front row seat to witness The I...

A relapse in any medical situation is scary, and this goes for Cancer. Being told once that you are in Remission, and that you could start to dive back into life, gives you some hope. But that hope is beaten out of you when it is found to have relapsed. I had taken a trip to Houston, Texas for treatment this relapse. Choosing a clinical trial that was frowned upon by all of my oncologists recommen...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this final episode for the marathon series as Matt, JD and Austin break down how to combine all our previous discussions, into an encompassing guide for training.  This week we take what we have learned before, and see how it works within a real-tim...

Tim Kashorek is a Father, Husband, Police Officer, and now a Pro Powerlifter. After battling a brutal chemotherapy regimen, Tim found his body wasting away and swore he would never be that weak person again. Eleven years later, and countless hours of consistent training in the gym, Tim Kashorek is ready to take the platform at XPC Worlds Pro Meet at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. Tim...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this 5 part series as Matt and JD break down how they trained for a Marathon with little prior running experience.  This week we dive into how recovery is the key to building and preparing for your running goals. We discuss active recovery technique...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this 5 part series as Matt and JD break down how they trained for a Marathon with little prior running experience.  If you would like to join Team Impossible as a Children’s Champion or a runner, please reach out to us by email for social media!  We...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this 5 part series as Matt and JD break down how they trained for a Marathon with little prior running experience.  This week we dive into how to build your fueling and nutrition plan. Not only for your week, but also for your day of training, as th...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this 5 part series as Matt and JD break down how they trained for a Marathon with little prior running experience.  This week we dive into Heart Rate Zone Training and how you can use it to maximize your Marathon training!  Listen to this episode to...

Team Impossible is back!! We are training for the Columbus Marathon 2024, and we already have more runners signed up than we did last year! Join us on this 5 part series as Matt and JD break down how they trained for a Marathon with little prior running experience.  They break down the physical and mental challenges they faced in training, and break down strategies you can use to begin your Marath...

Austin Quinn is a bodybuilder, business owner, firefighter, EMT, and a US Marine Corps Veteran.  We initially met behind the mics for a fireside chat, but because Austin shares a similar mindset to our hosts, the conversation quickly turned to a deeper and meaningful one. We discuss topics of substance abuse, mental health issues, and a path toward an attempt to take his own life.  Austin owns WAR...

Arlyn Smith became an Alcoholic in 8th grade.  Her mom found empty vodka bottles under her bed; she then turned to substance abuse to escape the demons in her head; and ultimately, she found control in starving her body of food.  The one thing she couldn’t escape, however, was the haunting thought of not knowing why.  Why did she do this to herself?  Why did she feel hopeless?  She prayed every ni...

In third grade, his principal told him he would never graduate high school.  Wade Smith faced learning challenges that led to bullying and mental health battles since the time he was a kid.  Yet, it also instilled in him an iron clad work ethic and a drive to work harder and go further than anyone thought him capable. Join us for this episode of The Impossible as Wade explains how he was able to w...