The Sean Trace Show

I don't have many conversations that stop me in my tracks, but this one with Allie Tetrick did exactly that. Allie is a three-time world champion professional cyclist, a biochemist, and a born-and-raised California cowgirl who found her way into competitive cycling almost by accident - buying a bike to surprise her grandfather and never really looking back. But this episode isn't about t...

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Soper to unpack what really holds people back from taking action in their lives, careers, and personal growth.  We dive into the psychology behind fear, procrastination, and the bystander effect, and why so many of us wait for the “right time” instead of making a decision in the moment. Lauren shares her journey from staying small and avoiding being seen to...

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Winter, founder of Collaborative Commons, who has spent 40 years doing performance improvement, organizational development, and disaster preparedness work.  What started with a high school fight and a principal's punishment became a lifelong calling to help people discover what's already inside them. Scott breaks down why struggle isn't a sign...

In this episode, I sit down with keynote speaker and singer-songwriter Rachel Druckenmiller to unpack what it really means to get unmuted - at work, in life, and within yourself.  Rachel shares the five reasons people silence themselves, from fear and self-doubt to imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and why so many of us are living dimmed-down versions of who we're meant to be. We get into...

In this episode, I sat down with health and fitness coach Caleb Whittle - a former decade-long marketing pro turned coach, to get real about what it actually takes to build a body and a lifestyle that holds up long-term.  We talked about why movement has to be planned, not hoped for, especially as life gets busier and the stakes get higher. Caleb breaks down how muscle mass is one of the single gr...

In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with retired US Army Special Forces officer Mark Grdovic for a powerful conversation about leadership, courage, resilience, and what it really means to step toward hard things when most people instinctively pull back.  We talk about the mindset behind volunteering for the unknown, how elite teams are built under pressure, and why real leadership i...

On The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Kyle Shepard, a Navy audiologist and resilience expert, and this conversation completely changed how I think about stress.  We break down why stress isn’t something to avoid, it’s something to train with, and how learning to function with it, recover from it, and grow because of it can reshape how you show up as a parent, leader, and human. What if the stres...

In this episode, I sat down with Holland Romero, a 24-year Navy SEAL veteran and founder of Legacy Forged Mindset, who coaches executives, founders, and elite athletes to lead with purpose and unlock peak performance. His origin story alone is worth the listen - at 19, with zero military background and zero physical training, he heard three sentences from a stranger at a Christmas party and signed...

I sat down with Jen Mueller on The Sean Trace Show, a veteran sports broadcaster and sideline reporter, and this conversation completely changed how I think about communication.  What stood out to me is that great communicators don’t just react in the moment, they walk into every conversation with a clear objective and intention. From locker rooms to business settings, Jen broke down how vague com...

I didn’t realize how much my brain was holding me back until this conversation.  Sitting down with David Hitz, a mental performance coach using neuroscience, I unpack what it really means to train your mind like your body. From handling pressure in high-stakes moments to using visualization not just for success but for failure and recovery, this episode completely shifted how I think about resilie...

Most people think strength comes from pushing harder. It doesn’t. It comes from what’s underneath you. This morning I was walking through Napa Valley, back where I grew up, surrounded by redwoods, vineyards, and memories. And it reminded me of something simple but powerful. The trees that last aren’t the ones that grow the fastest. They’re the ones with the deepest roots. Same goes for us. In this...

I sat down with Gifty Enright and this conversation completely challenged how I think about success, burnout, and what it actually means to live a fulfilling life.  We talked about how society trains us to chase constant output, wear busyness like a badge of honor, and confuse achievement with well-being, only to realize later that those things can actually pull us further away from who we really...

In this episode, I sit down with Paralympic gold medalist, marathon world record holder, and disability advocate Richard Whitehead MBE for a powerful conversation about resilience, discipline, purpose, and what it really means to keep showing up.  We talk about overcoming adversity, building confidence through small wins, raising kids to find their own path, and why success is not about following...

In this episode, I sat down with Justin Brown, founder of Blackout Mobile Stress Studio to peel back the layers on why we are all carrying more than we admit. We jump straight into the raw reality of being a dad-preneur and the heavy mental load of pivoting from a high-stakes business meeting to cleaning up a sick toddler without losing your cool. Justin shares the wild origin story of his mobile...

In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Laurie-Ann Murabito to talk about what it really takes to find your voice, speak with confidence, and become the kind of leader people actually remember.  We get into how shyness is learned, how confidence is built through reps, and why visibility often matters just as much as competence when it comes to career growth, leadership, and influen...

I sat in a hospital waiting room recently, alone and facing a biopsy, and all I could think was how much I wanted someone to just hold my hand. It is a vulnerable admission, but it is the heart of the conversation I had with executive coach Jule Kim on this episode of The Sean Trace Show.  We dig into the adulting myth—the idea that being a grown-up just means paying bills and sucking it up while...

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Gamlin for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-kindness, gratitude, personal growth, mental health, and what it really takes to keep moving forward when life gets hard.  We talk about grief, anxiety, emotional regulation, building healthy habits, overcoming self-doubt, and how small intentional choices can create real momentum during uncertain seas...

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Pardavila, a former New York City morning radio producer turned podcaster, author, and communication coach, to talk about what really makes someone a powerful communicator.  We get into why curiosity is the foundation of better conversations, how great listening can completely change your relationships and content, and what Joe learned from spending 24 years in...

In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Kyle Depiesse, entrepreneur, husband, father, and founder of Guy’s Trip, to talk about something a lot of men feel but do not always know how to say out loud, success without fulfillment.  We get into what happens when you spend years climbing the ladder, only to realize it is leaning against the wrong wall. Kyle shares his journey from corpo...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and longevity expert, to talk about what real success looks like when health, wellness, and high performance all collide.  We get into why so many driven people ignore their health while chasing money, career growth, and big goals, and why that mindset eventually catches up with them. Dr. Nestor s...

In this episode, I sat down with Siara Ramos to talk about burnout, productivity, leadership, and the difference between simply staying busy and actually moving your life forward. We dug into why so many capable professionals feel overwhelmed even when they are working nonstop, how broken systems and unrealistic expectations quietly create burnout, and why being constantly busy does not always mea...

In this conversation, I sit down with Dennis Moseley-Williams to unpack what value actually means in today’s world.  We talk about why businesses that compete on speed and price will eventually lose, and why the real opportunity is creating experiences, community, and transformation. From the difference between McDonald’s and a fine-dining restaurant to how businesses can help people feel seen, co...

I sat down with former Navy SEAL Jimmy May to talk about the part nobody posts about, what happens after the mission ends and the identity fades.  Jimmy spent 22 years in the SEAL teams, then four of his friends died by suicide within months of his retirement, and that moment lit a fire that turned into Beyond the Brotherhood, a nonprofit built around community, purpose, and goals, with nearly 60...

Most people aren't failing. They're drifting. And drifting is quitting in instalments. In this episode, I'm announcing something I've never said out loud before, and kicking off Chapter One of my new book, Never F---ing Quit: How to Earn the Life That You Want. We're starting with the one thing that has to happen before everything else: the day you decide not to be average...

In this episode of The Sean Trace Show, I sit down with Tommy Richardson, a Marine and Navy veteran and the founder of Divine Savagery, to talk about resilience, leadership, discipline, and what real toughness looks like when life is punching back.  We get into why “do not quit” is not a quote, it is a lifestyle, how chasing hard things builds confidence and capability, and why failure is not the...