The Second of Strength Podcast

What are you built on? Two people get caught in the same storm. One loses everything. One doesn’t move an inch. The difference wasn’t the storm — it was what was underneath, buried out of sight long before the rain ever started. This week Tanner breaks down the ancient story of the wise man and the foolish man — one house built on rock, one on sand — and unpacks the three things that actually make...

Have you ever felt like you know what you want... but you just can't seem to make progress? In this episode, I want to share one simple word that has completely changed the way I think about growth, success, and becoming the person I want to be. That word is  unless . What if you started asking yourself: "I can't become ______ unless I ______." That one question forces you to sto...

If your $5 bill is crumbled up, run through the mud, discarded, trashed or torn it doesn't change the value of the $5 bill. NO matter what you've been through. No matter what people say or do to you. Your value doesn't change you are worth more than you could possibly know. The best podcast for teenagers helps teens know their worth and understand their value. If you know a teenagers w...

Is your teenager sitting on a big goal — and doing nothing about it? This episode is for every parent who has watched their teen dream big but struggle to take the first step, and for every teenager who knows what they want but can’t seem to start. Tanner opens with an honest question: What is the cost of never trying? Not just for you — but for every person who needed you to show up and you didn’...

Bored yet? Good. Your brain wasn't created to constantly be stimulated. It needs to be bored in order to think, process, and overcome. Our default tendency is to "fill the void" with content. But what if that was exactly the opposite of what you need in life. In this episode teenagers will learn the power of boredom! Don't forget the 3 S's. SUBSCRIBE - Never miss an episode S...

What would it take for you to wade into the middle of a lake, hammer in hand, and build a bridge board by board? In this episode of One Second of Strength, Tanner Clark explores the life-changing power of setting intentions so strong that nothing — fear, self-doubt, or limiting beliefs — can stop you from reaching your goals. Tanner shares a powerful story about a photograph he discovered in colle...

Graduating high school? Graduating college? Moving from middle school to high school? Starting a new job? This is the season of change and change brings anxiety. How to overcome anxiety? This episode will give you the tools to overcome anxiety, manage change, and move forward with confidence. This episode will help teenagers, college students, and adults navigate anxiety, stress, and change. Don&#...

Did you know that bamboo spends three to five years underground before it ever breaks the surface? No growth you can see. No sign that anything is working. And yet — beneath the soil — the roots are spreading, strengthening, and preparing for an explosion of growth that can reach ninety feet in a matter of months. That’s the story of your life right now. You’re the farmer. You’re planting the seed...

Confidence isn’t something you either have or you don’t — it’s something you build, one small choice at a time. In this episode, recorded live on the back patio on a beautiful spring day (with co-host Putter by his side), Tanner breaks down the three pillars of real, lasting confidence — the kind that doesn’t wilt when fear shows up. In this episode: •       Why small wins — even making your bed —...

What's keeping you stuck isn't your habits — it's your identity. In this episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark breaks down why the brain defaults to familiar over better, even when familiar is painful, and why the only way forward is to shed the identity that got you here for the identity that will get you there. Tanner walks through five things you need to l...

Welcome to this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast. This week's episode focuses on raising men through building key habits and character traits. I have 2 boys. One is a teenager and the other in elementary school. It's been so interesting to watch these two young men navigate the world. As I sat back and watched a few interactions this week I saw a need to teach my son a...

Did you know that if a pilot takes off from Los Angeles headed to New York just one degree off course, they’ll land 40 miles from where they were supposed to be? That’s not New York — that’s Connecticut. Just a one degree difference. In this week's episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark, talks about the small degree that can make or break our life. It's not the on...

In this week's episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark helps you Protect Your Peace by protecting you from Energy Vampires. There are 5 things that are draining your energy. This episode will teach you what those 5 things are and exactly what you need to do to recharge after being drained. SHARE this episode with one other person FOLLOW the show so you never miss anoth...

If your ceiling is your potential, then what is your floor? In this episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark talks about the true way to reach your potential and it's not what you think. Tanner share the importance of raising your floor and your standards and how to make them non-negotiable. In this episode you're learn how to keep going when you don't feel moti...

Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or like you just can't breathe? You're not alone — and this episode was made for exactly that moment. In this episode of the  One Seconds of Strength Podcast , Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark break down five practical, science-backed steps to help you move through anxiety, reclaim hope, and find the strength to take your next step — no matter how hard things fee...

Leave a 5 Star Rating AND Review and you could win a free One Second of Strength t-shirt! 🎽 I'll choose one person who commented and send them a shirt! What if just one small habit could start changing your life today? In this episode of the One second of Strength Podcast, Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark breaks down 5 real habits that have shaped how he shows up every single day. These aren'...

Say this out loud: "I'm not good enough." Now add one word: "I'm not good enough... yet." Feel the difference? That shift in your body? That's the power of one three-letter word. In this episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast, Teen Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark is going deep on why "yet" might be the most important word you're not using enough. I...

What if the reason things aren’t working in your life isn’t your circumstances — it’s what you’re putting into the mirror? In this episode, we break down The Mirror Theory — the viral concept that what you project is what you get back. But this isn’t just about smiling at strangers. We’re going deep inside: your mindset, your energy, your self-talk, and the silent story you’re telling yourself eve...

Are you living on autopilot? In Episode 149 of the One Second of Strength Podcast, Mindset Speaker Tanner Clark breaks down the 10-80-10 Principle and the DRIVE framework to help you shift back into DRIVE and transform your life. Most people aren't born into extraordinary advantage or extraordinary hardship — they're born into the middle 80%. The real question is: are you drifting through...

Do kids really need social media? Is social media bad for kids? What age should teens get social media? If you're a parent: Listen to this episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast. If you're a teen: Listen to this episode of the One Second of Strength Podcast. SHARE with one other person RATE: give the episode a 5 star rating SUBSCRIBE: so you never miss an episode

Anxiety feels like a storm—your chest tightens, thoughts race, and your brain forecasts worst-case scenarios. But what if the way you're trying to escape anxiety is actually keeping you stuck in it longer? In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, we explore the powerful metaphor of the buffalo and the storm. While most people run FROM their fears, there's a better way: turnin...

Feeling exhausted at the end of the day—but not because you’re overworked? You might be stuck on autopilot. In this episode, Tanner Clark uncovers the real reason burnout hits teens and adults alike:  your habits are running your life, not your intentions . Learn how to: Spot the habit that’s secretly draining your energy Break the “hamster wheel” cycle of repetitive, unfulfilling days Take one sm...

What if the life you imagine—the freedom, the peace, the version of you that feels aligned and fulfilled—doesn’t require extraordinary talent, massive motivation, or perfect discipline? In this episode of  The One Second of Strength Podcast , Tanner Clark breaks down a powerful truth most people overlook:  real transformation comes from being consistently average. We tend to overestimate what we c...

Where does real wisdom actually come from? In this episode of  The One Second of Strength Podcast , we explore why  wisdom isn’t intelligence—it’s experience , and why so many of life’s most important lessons are learned through failure, not school or success. Using a personal story with his daughter, Tanner breaks down: Why parents are often right—not because they’re perfect, but because they’ve...

Why does motivation feel harder than ever—even when you  want  more for your life? In this episode of  The One Second of Strength Podcast , Tanner Clark breaks down the hidden cost of  cheap dopamine —the instant rewards we get from phones, social media, scrolling, gaming, and constant entertainment. This isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline. It’s about how our brains are being trained to av...