The Impossible Podcast

In the storm that is Relapse in Cancer Remission, you must be willing to participate in what keeps you moving! Finding a purpose that will help you stay centered in those darker times. And so today, Austin is announcing that for the Columbus Marathon 2024, he will be completing the Full Marathon! Austin is not a runner. He has spent his life training for strength and hypertrophy purposes, never en...

It’s been 10 years since one of Matt’s chemotherapy agents ate a hole through his colon and caused a massive Septic Shock infection that was quickly spreading to Multi-System Organ Failure.  Matt was quickly placed on an advanced form of life support that only 50% of people survive, yet he was failing every medication provided. One Doctor, however, refused to give up.  She chose to Be Impossible i...

October of 2023, Austin has found himself in the situation of fighting, once again, a battle against an unwanted and invasive intruder. Cancer. A relapse within 10 months of being declared in remission, Austin has discovered that results show that his fight is not over against Hodgkins Lymphoma. December 8th, 2022, we thought that this would be all over. But cancer has taken that freedom away once...

In 2017, JD attempted the Columbus Half Marathon for the very first time. At Mile 4, he had a debilitating Panic Attack that led to him being removed from the course by EMS, resulting in the most traumatic experience of his life. For SIX YEARS this failure weighed him down emotionally, mentally, and spiritually; ultimately to him attempting to take his own life. Until this year, when he decided to...

Team Impossible has worked all year to raise over $31,000 for Childhood Cancer Research.  This weekend, we brought over 20 runners to compete in the Columbus Half and Full Marathon.   The race was an incredible success, as we were given the opportunity to inspire kids battling Childhood Cancer and show them that they can “Be Impossible” and follow their Passion and Purpose in Life. Sit down with M...

In October 2022, he took a handful of pills and washed it down with hard liquor, hoping to never wake up.  But as he took what would be his final steps, his Spirit lashed out…and fought for Life. JD Wright has battled with Mental Health Challenges for his entire life to varying degrees.  That culminated in several critical trauma points, triggering debilitating Panic Attacks.  The Battle got so fi...

 Music has been a constant for him.  From as far back as he can remember, Logan Reynolds was drawn to country music and the accompanying lifestyle.  As a child, he would run around with a guitar or play in the barn as he learned about the encompassing life.  That all changed when his grandfather passed away. For years, he dove into different paths of interest, in constant pursuit of personal disco...

Last month, JD and Matt ran the iconic Parkersburg Half Marathon.  They faced The Impossible from the start as Matt’s prosthetic broke down, JD overcame incredible mental battles, and ultimately, Matt’s prosthetic fell off at the Finish Line. They discuss the power of a strong team and how you can work with those around you to overcome any Challenge. Listen to the end to hear how JD and Austin car...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE Today, we bring you an update on Austin. He is nine months into remission, and there has been a twist in this story of recovery. We take you into the realm of facing some realities that are not by choice, and how to place them in front of you, so that you will take them HEAD ON! Could my cancer have returned? Will I have to undergo chemotherapy again? Take a seat along wi...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE Here we announce our partnership with Apeman Strong, in the battle against Childhood Cancer! For every shirt purchased for the month of September, $2 will be going directly to Nationwide Children's Hospital and supporting kids and their fight against cancer. In this BONUS episode, Austin and Matt share insight to their cancer journeys that has never been discussed on...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Five years ago, Paul was homeless. Now, he is a loving Father, a craftsman that builds bridges and other landmarks nationwide, and has found a Home in a community of Strength. As one of Matt and Austin's closest friends and great inspirations,  we bring a glimpse into Paul's life, starting in North Carolina and moving to West Virginia as Paul Faces Impossible c...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt, Austin and Jarrett in the eleventh episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a discussion on where brotherhood became the genesis of these three mens journey in life.   We dive into how the three of us came to know each other at University. Also, we go on an exploration of some monumental moments for us in University and how far passi...

It is our distinct Honor to introduce one of Matts biggest heroes, Ginger McConnell. Ginger is a loving wife, a caring mom, and a Warrior in the Face of the Impossible.  She has a genetic mutation that keeps her body from fighting cancer naturally, leading to multiple cancer diagnoses in her lifetime.  Her most recent battle with Breast Cancer has lasted nearly 10 years. In this episode, Ginger an...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. JD, Matt and introducing Jarrett to The Impossible, are training to run 26.2 miles and raising $26,200 for Childhood Cancer Research. Let us Welcome Jarrett to The Impossible! Jarrett is our Media Director here at Impossible Performance, and he is joining us here on The Impossible for the First Time! He is also training to run at the Columbus Marathon along with Matt and...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE She faced Teen Pregnancy, twice.  She experienced miscarriage, an unsupportive relationship, and had to save her own child’s life.  She battled with body image, and loving the person in the mirror. Yet, through everything, she stayed aligned with her Passion of being a great Mom. Now, Danielle Haines has reclaimed her health.  She has built herself into a strong, confiden...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt and Austin in the seventh episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a discussion on how powerful travel can be.  We take a look into the travels of past times for the guys. How the value of landscapes can provide an impression on your visual perspectives, but also your mental well-being.  Take a seat with us on this journey through the...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. JD and Matt are training to run 26.2 miles and raising $26,200 for Childhood Cancer Research. Join them as they discuss their training journey, facing Impossible Challenge from Severe Anxiety, to a Broken Foot, to Crippling Anemia.  Learn how Matt and JD overcame these challenges, their strategy for Marathon Training in the final stretch leading to October 15th, and disc...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt and Austin in the fifth episode, where we have a discussion with Clayton, the Owner of Monsters Bent Barbell in Parkersburg, West Virginia.  In this episode, we want to give you an insight to Claytons life coming into the world of lifting, and ultimately how Monsters Bent Barbell came to exist! We take a deep dive into running a gym, while working a full time j...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Today, JD joins our Fireside Chat to discuss his approach to Impossible Challenge as he trains with Matt to run the Columbus Marathon. JD has battled through extreme Mental Health challenges and uses Marathon Training to Be Impossible, overcoming the difficulties he faces in daily life. Join Matt and Austin in the Fourth Episode of The Impossible and enjoy the lighter co...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt and Austin in the third episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to hear from our Co-Host Austin, and his battle against Hodgkins Lymphoma.  In this episode, we want to give you an insight into Austins battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma during the year of 2022. After 9 months of treatment, Austin is 6 months into remission, with a clean bill of health. He on...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt and Austin in the second episode of The Impossible where we take a moment to breath and have a lighter discussion.  In this episode, we want to give you an insight to some of Matt and Austins discussions that take place, on a normal basis. We dance with many topics in these chats. Please sit back and enjoy the fire with us.   Thank you for listening, and as alw...

WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE. Join Matt and Austin in the first episode of The Impossible where we dive deeper into a part of Matt's story that has not been heavily discussed, his battle with Septic Shock and ECMO.  In this episode, we explore the experiences that led to Matt fostering the Be Impossible Mindset as a core foundational approach to every day of his life since then. Thank you for li...