The Second of Strength Podcast

Don’t believe everything you think. In this week’s episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner goes into depth about confirmation bias. What does it mean and how are we using it in a way that is hurting us? You are the author of your own story. That means you get to write your hero character (YOU) anyway you choose. What have you already written about yourself that you are speaking into exis...

No matter your goal ,dream, or passion, there is aa P.A.T.H to get there. In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark dives into the 4 keys to stay on the PATH to success. P - Peace with where you are at A - Achievable consistency T - Trust in your capabilities H - Healthy Hustle In this episode we'll dive into each step on the PATH to help you, your teens,...

In this episode of  The Second of Strength Podcast , TEDx Speaker Tanner tackle one of life’s toughest questions:  How do you rebuild after everything falls apart?   Whether it’s the loss of a home, a loved one, a relationship, or financial security, life can bring us to our knees in ways we never expected. Whether you've been impacted by the devastating fires in the Pacific Palisades or other are...

Before the story of Elphaba and Glinda was told in Wicked, we only knew Elphaba as The Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz. In the Wizard of Oz, the biggest concern as they walked the yellow brick road was from “Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!”. Today, the biggest factors impacting our lives and happiness are “Social media, and distraction, and A.I., oh my”.  This week’s episode of T...

What does the perfect life look like? Time freedom? Financial freedom? This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast is about help you achieve that dream. In this episode Tanner talks about what it takes to make it happen. It not something crazy special or something that you don't have. All it takes is being consistently average. Nothing less, nothing more. Tanner talks about 4 ways to sta...

Happiness isn’t a mystery—it’s a series of intentional choices we make every day. In this episode, Tanner explore key tips, habits, and mindsets shifts that can help you cultivate more joy and fulfillment in 2025. From breaking free of phone scrolling to setting clear goals, these practical strategies will empower you to live with more purpose and positivity. Key Takeaways: Prioritize integrity ev...

Michelangelo once said, “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block... I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” What if the best version of you is already there, waiting to emerge? In this episode of  The Second of Strength Podcast , host Tanner Clark, explores how to chisel away the unnecessary to reveal your potential. We’ll cover: The tools you need to shape your lif...

Who are you? Maybe you don't know yet...or you're having a midlife crisis. It's OK to not know who you are or what you want to be yet. It's also OK to decide it's time for a change. In most cases, our teenagers are still trying to figure it out - which is OK!! Life is a journey of learning, trying, growing, and adapting. In this episode of  The Second of Strength Podcast , we explore how to help o...

On this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark, talks about the common denominator for everything good and bad that has happened in your life...YOU. No matter where you are, what your circumstances, or what has happened, YOU are the one piece that is constant in all of it. When you've been your happiest and when you've been your saddest, you've always been there. What...

Are you giving away your power? This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast is all about taking back your power by setting boundaries. Host, Tanner Clark talks about why it's so hard to set boundaries, how to prioritize ourselves, and the 2 types of boundaries you can set. The result: a happier, more confident you. Enjoy the episode and happy boundary setting!! ________________________ L...

Are you giving your best or are you only giving what's left of you? This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast is a gut check moment where I ask you to reflect on how you're showing up in the world. How are you showing up for your loved ones? How are you showing up for your work? How are you showing up for yourself? In this episode Tanner talks about 2 things you can do to show up as yo...

Have you ever seen someone who just "has it". I believe that "it" is confidence. On this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark helps you over come the confidence killers in your life. There are 3 things that kill confidence: Unrealistic expectations Comparison Negative self-talk In this episode we dive into specific things you can do to overcome the three confidence k...

It's Election Day in the United States...with that comes excitement, fear, anxiety, concern for the future, happiness...and every other emotion. This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast hosted by Tanner Clark focuses on the spheres of control. What you can control, what you can't, and how to to flip the script when life feels out of control. In this episode I give two ways to focus on...

Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Have you defaulted to safety? Been there, done that. This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast is all about forcing discomfort in your life to arrive at a place of safety and comfort. The truth is that you don't have to be the most courageous person in the world. You don't have to have 100% courage. All you need is a little more courage that fear. 51...

In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark talks about 5 of the energy vampires in your life. What are energy drainers or energy vampires? They are the people or environments that suck the life out of you and create a scenario where you're drained, unhappy, and burnt out. The good news? This is fixable! We can recharge your personal battery by making a few simple c...

In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark, talks about the number 1 thing standing between you and greatness: YOU. The truth is that you'd be amazed and what you and others could accomplish if you believed in ourselves. Too often we fill our own heads with negative thoughts, self-doubt, beliefs about our worth, or what we deserve. This week's episode talks about 3...

It's the little things...it always has been. This week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast is all about doing the little things. Host Tanner Clark talks about how small, seemingly insignificant things become significant things later...and that can be good or bad. This episode dives into the power of positive dopamine an how to use it to advance your life vs. the power of negative dopamine...

I read a crazy statistic 60% of employers are firing some of their GenZ workers after just months in the workforce. The reasons? May or may not be surprising. In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark talks about why this trend is happening to GenZ as well as Millennials and how you and your teenagers can set yourself apart from the competition and become indispen...

Anxiety, sadness, depression. Sometimes life feels heavy and hard. It's in those moments when we may feel like we're suffocating and can barely breathe. I see you and want you to know how loved you are. In this week's episode of The Second of Strength podcast, host Tanner Clark, gives 5 tools and tips to help you regain control in the moment of struggle. Anxiety can be debilitating. De...

29029 Everesting. IFYKY. 36 hours to hike the equivalent elevation gain of Mt. Everest - 29029. My wife and 5 of her family set out to do something crazy. Climb Everest...and they all finished which earned them the coveted "red hat". I couldn't be more proud. In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, your host, Tanner Clark, is going to hep you climb your personal mountains....

Y'all, I was looking at past episodes of the podcast and this one popped up. After re-listening to the episode I knew I had to re-release it because of the importance of the message. Enjoy for the first time...or enjoy it again if you've been here a while! Are you motivated? Like, always? The answer for you, me, and everyone else is no. This week’s episode of The Second of Strength Podcast...

This week's short, but powerful episode of The Second of Strength Podcast will help you lean in to the dream you have on your heart. Our brains were created with a natural survival trigger that pushes us to run towards safety. When our dreams get hard or painful or scary the natural instinct is to retreat. Unfortunately, sometimes our heart says GO...but our head says RUN! This week's epis...

46% of teens say they are online almost constantly and the average 4.8 hours a day on social media. It's not just teens though. When was the last time you checked your screen time. Pause this or stop reading and go check it out...I'll wait. My guess is that your screen time is way higher than you would think. It's too easy to let minutes turn into hours and while you might not spend ho...

Tired. Drained. Exhausted. Burnt out. Depressed. If you're feeling this, then this episode is for you. The truth is we've all felt this from time to time. We've all been in a position where we just felt like we couldn't...or didn't want to get moving. In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner shares the one secret to creating more energy - even if you...

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the greatest of them all? YOU!! No seriously, it's you. In this week's episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner dives into the reflection we see in the mirror and how use the reflection to boost our confidence, strengthen out minds, help us be the biggest cheerleader in our lives instead of using it to find our flaws. This short, powerful episo...