Tickets Toward Success

EP. 35 | Creighton Casey | Crypto, Credit Cards, Finance. Staying Fit, & Growing In Your 20s Summary: In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success podcast, I was joined by Creighton Casey, a surgical tech and personal finance enthusiast, and one of my great friends. We discuss our journeys in personal finance, the importance of budgeting, and the complexities of investing in crypto. Creighton...

Why Electrolytes & Creatine Are The Foundation Of Fitness, Endurance, & General Health | EP. 34 In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success podcast, I discusses the vital roles of creatine and electrolytes in fitness and overall health. I emphasize the importance of these supplements for both athletes and the general public, highlighting their benefits for performance, muscle recovery, a...

EP. 33 | Bennett Gunderson | Hybrid Training, Building A Brand, And Creating A Life Worth Living In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bennett Gunderson. Bennett is a 23-year-old athlete and entrepreneur from Wisconsin who has already completed marathons, ultra marathons, a half and full Ironman, and has participated in a Hyrox event. In addi...

How Your Mindset Shapes Your Wealth | EP. 32 In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success podcast, I discusses the importance of mindset in relation to money and wealth. I emphasize that our beliefs about money are often formed early in life and can significantly impact our financial behaviors. I share insights on how to shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, the importance of emotion...

The Power of Consistency | EP. 31 In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success podcast, I discuss the critical role of consistency and discipline in achieving success and fulfillment in various aspects of life. I emphasize the importance of building effective systems, creating routines, and recognizing the power of small wins. I also addresses the inevitability of setbacks and the importance of b...

EP. 30 | Ryanne Barker | Health, Nutrition, Relationships In this episode of the Tickets Toward Success podcast, I welcome my girlfriend Ryanne Barker to discuss her journey through nursing school, the importance of nutrition and fitness, and the complexities of women's health. Ryanne shares her experiences, challenges, and insights into the healthcare field, emphasizing the significance of or...

In this episode, Tucker Nunnikhoven reflects on his experiences during the second quarter of the year, discussing fitness challenges, podcast improvements, and personal growth strategies. He shares insights from his physical therapy journey, fitness experimentation, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. Tucker emphasizes the need for self-improvement and the significance of embracing...

In Episode 028 of the Tickets Toward Success, I begin the start of a new series, The Journey Back To Running Series. During this series we will be discussing the actions that I am taking to get back to doing what I love, running and competing in endurance events at a high level. After suffering a herniated disc for the second time in my life towards the end of 2024, I have faced many struggles and...

In Episode 027 of the Tickets Toward Success, I discuss a topic that everyone has experience in, stress. More specifically, elevated levels of Cortisol in our body leading to chronic stress, which in turn, leads to an unhealthy life, along with progressed aging. I dive into the research behind stress and elevated cortisol, pulling scientific and creditable information from sources like Andrew Hube...

In Episode 026 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I am joined by one of my best friends, Tyler Montalvo. I first met Tyler back in high school through mutual friends, and since then, he’s become one of the most driven, inspiring, and genuinely hilarious people I know. Tyler is a dedicated CrossFit coach, a man of faith, and someone who embodies discipline and purpose. Over the past year, he’s...

In Episode 025 of the Tickets Toward Success, I discuss how to lose weight and shed body fat. The answer is simple, calories in verse calories out, but what about the hidden gems that speed up this process? Find out in this episode all the things you should be doing to not only look your best, but feel your best as well. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction2:38 - What Fat Loss Really Is5:24 - Common Myths...

In Episode 024 of the Tickets Toward Success, I discuss the the Hybrid Athlete and how to find balance in strength and endurance training. Hybrid Athlete is just a term, but learning to embody what it means is where we will find real growth. Throughout the episode I discuss what a Hybrid Athlete is, how to train like one, and some common mistakes people make when switching over to this training st...

In Episode 023 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss the importance of gut health and how to regulate digestion for a more optimal way of living. Throughout the episode I cover topics from why gut health matters, signs that your gut may be out of balance, how to heal the gut, and my personal experience with healing my gut and overcoming severe symptoms of EOE. This episode is not one yo...

In Episode 022 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss processed foods and what they are actually doing to your body. I give a full run down of what processed foods are, what they do to our bodies, why we crave them, and how you can avoid them at all costs. Identifying them is easier than you may think and switching to a whole foods diet will not only help you feel better, but you will re...

In Episode 021 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss how we can all break free from the "norm" of life and start redefining success on our own terms. We go over why the traditional idea of success is broken and how you can start reconnecting with your purpose, all while giving real life examples from my life and actionable tips to help you get on track to finding your passion....

In Episode 020 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss how to reconnect with your purpose and get back on track to chasing your passions in life. I also talk about different strategies to help you get out of feeling stuck in life. Lets face it, we all feel this way more times than not, we just have to keep moving forward and prioritizing the things that matter. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction...

In Episode 019 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss how to stay consistent with fitness when life gets busy and why it is so important to do so. I explain why fitness should be seen as a foundational piece in our lives, not a luxury and I provide actionable steps to take to make sure you are always making time to fit fitness into your schedule. I also share my personal experience with...

In Episode 018 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss what true confidence is and how to build it in your own life. I also discuss self doubt and how to overcome it. Throughout the episode I provide personal stories and tools from my own life that I have used to battle these struggles so far. I review common mistakes people/I have made when trying to build confidence and we take an in de...

In Episode 017 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss the mental side of fitness and how it can often be the make or break point when it comes to your consistency over time. We dive deep into common mental blocks that people experience and how to break through those, I also discuss the importance of building a resiliant mindset and how to do so. I end the episode by walking you thought h...

In Episode 016 of the Tickets Toward Success Podcast, I discuss how to build a workout routine from scratch. To do this, you must first build a solid structure as to why you want to build a certain workout routine, know how you would prefer to train and what would work best to fit into your current life schedule. I also discuss common mistakes to avoid when you are first building your workout rout...

In Episode 015 of the Tickets Toward Success, I discuss what the first three months of 2025 have looked like in my life. All the progress & struggles I have endured. I go into detail on each of the first three months of the year and I talk about my goals and outlook for Q2 in 2025. With insights from books I read in the first three months, to me discussing dropping out of my marathon prep, and...

In episode 14 of the Tickets Toward Success podcast I discuss the benefits of fasting for health and why I believe everyone should be incorporating it into their lives. I dive deep into the 3 most common methods of fasting, common mistakes people tend to make when starting out and a BIG mistake I made, as well as who should and shouldn't be fasting. If you like this episode, I would love to he...

In Episode 013 of the Tickets Toward Success, I discuss the power that credit cards hold, common mistakes to avoid when using credit cards, and how to gain maximum value when using them. I also discuss my personal finance journey and my strategies I use to maximize my earnings through my credit card set up. At the end of the episode I discuss the best cards and set ups for beginners and experience...

In Episode 12 of the Tickets Toward Success podcast I discuss the importance of nutrition and how eating healthy can lead to a better life, mentally and physically. We discuss why processed foods are ruining your health, why whole foods are so important, and how animal based eating has changed my life and why I believe it can change yours. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, and comment...

Many runners believe that speed is everything—but what if slowing down is the real secret to running faster? In this episode of Tickets Toward Success , I break down the science behind aerobic base building, why low-intensity running leads to long-term speed gains, and how endurance athletes train smarter, not harder. I’ll also share my personal training experience and the key takeaways that can h...