Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

This week is a big one and the timing couldn't be better for this episode on getting your SOUL RIGHT. Yes, my new book "Get Your MIND Right" comes out tomorrow. But this episode is much needed. There are protests, looting, violence, we're in the midst of a pandemic, and we clearly need some divine intervention. Little did I know when I recorded this episode that it would be aired at such a crucial...

We are going to have some fun today. I have 10 great questions from my launch team for my new book Get Your Mind Right ! We are talking business, leadership, life, the process of writing a book, 10 words I guarantee that will help Get Your Mind Right… and then some! I'm fired up and have been counting down the days till the release of my new book Get Your Mind Right on Tuesday, June 2nd! I want to...

Have you ever met someone and they have the "it" factor? Sean McDermott is one of those guys. While Sean is the current head football coach for the Buffalo Bills and has been coaching in the NFL for over 20-years, I knew he had the "it" factor even way back when we were teammates at William & Mary. In today's episode, Coach McDermott talks about his journey to become a head coach in the League, ho...

Leslie Trujillo is someone I've known for 13-years. She just happens to be one of the best coaches on the planet as well. Leslie is a trainer, coach, college professor, Mom, and master motivator. In today's episode, we talk about the championship mentality for athletes and leaders alike, what she learned from coaching under Peter Carroll, her "5 C" philosophy to coaching, the Dear Her project, and...

Man oh man do I have a special guest on the show for you today. Not only is he one of my best friends and a colleague I respect immensely, Martin Rooney was also one of the most requested guests for the IMPACT Show. And today, you get the opportunity to hear from this amazing man.  If you don't know Martin, he is an internationally recognized trainer, author, speaker, and founder of Training for W...

Who is ready to renew their nutrition habits and get back to eating healthy? After several weeks of battling the sugar-monster, bad-habits, and too much stress, it's time to declare our nutrition routine get cleaned-up! Therefore, I'm bringing in someone near and dear to my heart today (listen in to find out why) to speak nutrition. Dr. Brooke Scheller is a clinical nutritionist, wellness expert,...

Today's episode is without question one of the most IMPORTANT ones I've done to date. No joke. You've heard me say "GET YOUR MIND RIGHT" for a long-time. Well, today, we have one of the deepest, and most fascinating conversations with a leading brain researcher (and "stress expert") Dr. Heidi Hanna. It's guaranteed to get your MIND and your BRAIN right! In the show, Heidi talks in-depth about ment...

If you like to laugh and smile, you're going to love this episode. Communication expert Steve Shenbaum is back for another episode (see Ep. 76) and this time puts me through the test with some of his favorite acting/communication games called "Expert Speaker" and "Red Light, Green Light." Yes, I'm the one on the spot today.  Steve is a former actor and he's the founder and president of Game On Nat...

Get ready for a barn-burner today my friends! We have the one and only Jon Gordon on today's show and he absolutely brings the heat. Truth be told, having Jon on the IMPACT Show was one of my top intentions for 2020 and he certainly over-delivered. With all the wisdom Jon offers today, you will also hear from a man who is full of compassion, care, and love and has a divine purpose and driving miss...

Buckle up your boot-straps my friends. Are you ready to get your mind right today? I recorded this episode just 2-days ago after an epic workout to get my own mind right. As a matter of fact, I kept my smelly clothes on, my UA headband on, my MyZone belt on, and absolutely loved fielding not one, not two, not five, but NINE questions from our fire-breathing dragon friends from around the globe. YE...

Today's episode is so special because it's with one of my favorite human beings on the planet. I promise you will laugh, smile, and be a better person after listening to today's episode. As the founder of Game On Nation, Steve Shenbaum has spent the last 23 years as an industry-leading Communication Coach, having supported clients like Yao Ming, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carmelo Anthony, Abby Wambach, A...

You talk about fired-up. History is about to be made tonight as the NFL Draft will be 100% virtual for the first time ever. My special guest is the face of who you will see on ESPN & the NFL Network over the next few days, Daniel Jeremiah. Daniel is not only an analyst for the NFL Network, but he is also the color commentator for the LA Chargers and a writer for NFL.com. You are in for a treat as...

In good times and bad, leaders must lead. In the toughest and most challenging times, the best leaders rise up and charge forward. You are in for a treat today as we are talking about leadership with Ryan Hawk. Ryan is an author, speaker, and host of The Learning Leader Show.  A lifelong student of leadership, Ryan Hawk rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-...

Get ready to laugh and smile today as I share 5 things you probably don't know about me. This podcast episode was inspired by my wife Melanie while on a date night. Check this out... All of a sudden my phone dings and I smile while reading this quote... "Happiness is not determined by what's happening around you but rather what's happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness...

There are some conversations and interviews that just make you better. Today's episode with James Clear is guaranteed to do exactly that. As the author of the NYT best-selling book Atomic Habits, he has sold over 1-million copies of the book.  In today's episode, James talks about: The keys to building good habits. What you can do to break bad habits. The holy grail to building the kind of habits...

Have you ever gone so deep that you had to put every ounce of effort into overcoming a gut-wrenching challenge, massive adversity, doubt, or even fear? For me, the answer is yes. In today's episode, I share my experience on NBC STRONG (now airing on Netflix) and how that proved to be a very deep and personally transformative experience for me. Some of the stories I have not shared publicly…until t...

I've always prided myself that my gym, Fitness Quest 10, is like a beaming lighthouse that radiates out positive energy, enthusiasm, and light. An actual lighthouse attracts lost ships and brings them safely into the harbor. The brighter the light, the more ships it can attract. In a world filled with more stress and anxiety than ever, it's crucial that we radiate out more positive energy and ligh...

Pure fire in this one. If you need a few minutes to simply get amped-up, be reminded of the power and strength inside of you, this episode is going to jack you up. Just as the words remind you, be sure that you dial-in what needs to be done right now. Smile. Train. Sweat. Eat great. Use great words. And remind yourself WHO you are. Lastly, I want to hear your "I AM" and "I WILL" statements. Share...

Quote:  "Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever."   ~Ghandi What a great quote to affirm us LIVING and LEARNING every day during these precarious times. Now more than ever do I want you to focus on being positive, staying active, eating right, staying in gratitude, and getting your mind right.  Today, I'm joined by my friend Petra Kolber, who is an enlightened sp...

What was the greatest crisis of your life? When looking back and reflecting upon that crisis, there is always some good that comes from it. Even if there is hurt, struggle, pain, fear, trepidation, anxiety, or stress associated with it, you can never have a "good crisis" go to waste. In today's episode, I share one of the biggest and toughest crises in my life and what I did to get through it. Wit...

What an interesting, crazy week it has been! I'm not sure when it gets better, but I can assure you, it WILL get better. In order to manage the stress, overwhelm, and fear that has gripped many, I want to share my thoughts on HOW we can specifically deal with the here and NOW. In today's episode, I provide specific updates and recommendations to your morning routine, evening routine, and best-prac...

Momma Durkin is one of the most LOVING people you will ever meet. She's 86-years old and is a pure spit-fire of energy who will make you laugh, smile and feel lots of love. Mom raised 8-kids in a single-parent home in Brick, NJ, and worked 2-jobs to make ends meet and put food on the table. I'll be forever grateful for the sacrifices Mom made to make our home the most loving and compassionate plac...

Today's episode comes from an airplane at 30,000 feet en route from Florida to San Diego. It's all about the 5 Ways to overcome FEAR, beat the coronavirus epidemic, live with more FAITH, and what we need to do NOW to ultimately look back at this unprecedented time and realize it was a massive catalyst for epic positive change in your life. Remember, in any challenging and tough time, there is alwa...

Fear. We are living in an era that is full of fear. The coronavirus. The economy. Heck, even your own mindset on your dreams, aspirations, and ambitions. In today's Q&A session, I received a great question on "What advice would you give to someone who has a good-paying job but it's not what they want to do?" I address this question head-on and provide practical tips to literally smack FEAR in da f...

Back in the day, the University of Miami Hurricanes were a dynasty and dominated college football for many years. But the last decade has brought many dark days. A year ago, they hired Manny Diaz to run the once-storied program and be the head coach. However, the man behind Manny Diaz that's turning these young men into national championship-caliber players is a strength coach named Dave Feeley. I...