The On Purpose Podcast

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Pietro Deserte to discuss a journey that began with bullying, self-doubt, and feeling like an outsider—and led to confidence, resilience, and purpose through the game of American football. Growing up in rural Brazil, Pietro often felt different from those around him. Bullied for his appearance, interests, and personality, he s...

Are they really lucky... or are you just seeing the highlight reel? Tag someone who needs this reminder, It's easy to look at someone's success and say, "They got lucky." What's harder is seeing the early mornings. The sacrifices. The setbacks. The years of showing up when nobody was watching. When we label someone's success as luck, we often ignore the work that made it possible. And sometimes, i...

In this inspiring episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with brothers Kyle and Brent Pease to explore how endurance sports became a platform for inclusion, resilience, and changing lives. What started with a single triathlon transformed into a mission to ensure that everyone—regardless of physical ability—has the opportunity to compete, belong, and experience the power of comm...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Ryley Nahrgang —ultra runner, EMT, and recovering alcoholic—to share a story of resilience, recovery, and rebuilding a life from rock bottom. After losing his identity as an athlete following a major injury, Ryley found himself trapped in addiction, isolation, and self-destruction. What started as casual drinking slowly became...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Jamie Martin , nurse practitioner, ultra runner, and the first female finisher of the Copper King 100 , to explore what it means to chase big goals while balancing the demands of motherhood, career, and everyday life. Just 10 months postpartum, Jamie took on one of the toughest endurance races in Montana and proved that becomi...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy explores one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: the way we talk to ourselves . Too often, we allow other people’s opinions, criticism, and doubt to define our self-worth. Jerrod breaks down how external validation can temporarily fuel ambition—but lasting confidence comes from building belief from within. Through personal stories...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Abby Heffern , ultra marathoner and running coach, to explore what it really means to develop unhinged self-belief —the kind that allows you to chase big dreams even when they don’t make sense yet. Abby shares how endurance isn’t just physical—it’s a mindset built through showing up, embracing uncertainty, and continuing forwa...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Kevin Martin , a former Apple employee turned writer and long-distance hiker, to explore what it really takes to walk away from comfort and pursue an authentic life . After 13 years in the corporate world, Kevin made the bold decision to step into uncertainty—trading stability for purpose, creativity, and personal growth. He s...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Kody Lostroh , PBR World Champion, to explore the mindset required to embrace challenges, build resilience, and grow through discomfort . Kody shares lessons from his career in professional bull riding, where success isn’t about avoiding fear—but stepping into it. He breaks down why challenges never get easier, but we become s...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy challenges you to answer a critical question: what happens after you name your dream? Building on the Dream Chaser concept, Jerrod breaks down the gap between knowing what you want and actually living it out . He shares why momentum—not motivation—is the real driver of change, and how resistance is not a stop sign, but proof that you're movi...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Anthony Dyer, a former U.S. Air Force special missions aviator, to explore the real cost of service—and the path to healing after it. Anthony shares his journey from high-risk combat missions to facing trauma, addiction, and the loss of identity that many veterans and first responders silently carry. Through raw hones...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, to uncover a side of World War II history that’s often overlooked—and why it matters today more than ever. What began with discovering her grandmother’s wartime artifacts turned into a mission to document forgotten atrocities in Asia and challenge the narratives...

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast , Jerrod Hardy sits down with Dr. John A. King to explore the journey from trauma to healing, resilience, and authentic living . Dr. King shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and explains how trauma can feel like “a movie playing 24/7”—and what it takes to begin the process of recovery. Through self-awareness, forgiveness, and communi...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with performance coach Chris Avery to explore what it really takes to move from hesitation to clarity, discipline, and purpose . Chris shares his journey of overcoming fear and stepping into action, emphasizing that most people are far more capable than they believe —but growth requires choosing discomfort and doing the work w...

In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy introduces a powerful identity shift: becoming a “Dream Chaser.” More than a phrase, Jerrod explains how this mindset can reignite purpose, build momentum, and reconnect you with the dreams you’ve put on hold. Jerrod shares how life’s responsibilities and routines can quietly push our dreams to the background—and how stepping back...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with John Calabrese —also known as Breezy Trailhead —an ultra runner, Navy veteran, and caregiver, to explore the powerful connection between running, self-discovery, and personal growth . John shares how running became more than just a physical challenge—it became a therapeutic outlet and a path to understanding himself on a...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Julie Farnsworth , a social worker with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate trauma, healing, and personal growth. Julie shares her powerful journey of finding her voice after years of being a people pleaser and explains how true empowerment often comes through experience, self-awaren...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Michael Walsh , founder of the Walsh Business Growth Institute , to explore the fundamentals of effective leadership, team development, and personal growth. Michael shares practical insights on how incremental progress and small daily improvements can lead to significant long-term results. He explains why asking the right...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast titled “Connection Before Correction,” host Jerrod Hardy explores one of the most important—and often overlooked—principles of leadership: trust is built in the small moments long before the crisis arrives . Drawing from the tragic lessons of the Mann Gulch fire and the book Young Men and Fire , Jerrod explains why even the right decision can fail if the r...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Matt Erdman , founder of Veritas Athletic Performance , to talk about what great coaching really does— it builds confident human beings . Matt shares his journey from intern to entrepreneur and breaks down how the best results come from focusing on the process over the product . They discuss how to create momentum through...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Dave Fullmer , creator of the Becoming Seven (B7) Superhuman Rhythm , to explore why rhythm beats motivation when it comes to lasting change. From the start, Dave challenges the idea that you can rely on hype alone—and breaks down how building daily disciplines creates momentum you can keep, even when life gets hard. Dave...

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast , host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Alfredo Borodowski , a leadership thinker and expert in positive psychology , to explore what it takes to lead well in times of uncertainty and rapid change. Alfredo shares powerful insights on resilience in leadership , personal transformation, and why human-centered leadership matters more than ever—especially as artifi...

In this solo episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy reflects on busyness, presence, and the power of asking one simple grounding question: “What now?” As the year moves forward and momentum builds, Jerrod challenges listeners to examine whether being busy is truly moving the needle—or simply keeping us distracted. Drawing from personal experience, research on busyness culture, and le...

In this impactful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Ian Fee, a father, author, and advocate for intentional living who completely transformed his life through sobriety, fitness, and personal growth. Ian shares his powerful journey from alcohol dependency to clarity and purpose, opening up about how quitting drinking reshaped his mental health, relationships, and e...

In this episode Jerrod Hardy explores what it really takes to stay committed to your goals as a new year begins. While starting fresh is easy, Jerrod reminds us that the true work happens in the middle of the journey—when motivation fades, doubt creeps in, and consistency becomes everything. Jerrod shares powerful insights on intentional living, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, encouraging...