Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

I love when our podcast listeners send in their questions and ask me some DEEP ones. And that's exactly what we have here today. I received 5 diverse and power-packed questions that deal with topics such as my favorite college lessons and memories, advice I would give to my 18 year old self, how I define success, my top 5 favorite books, and also how to eradicate pain and depression when facing an...

I love getting pumped-up. I love praying. And I love speaking. Today, you get all 3. Literally. It doesn't matter to me if it's a keynote, motivational talk, leadership event, or a chapel service… I just love sharing from the heart. And if the audience includes a bunch of young kids and I get to speak LIFE into them, then even better. And that's what we have here today. If there's ever a time kids...

Y'all have been asking for some more spittin' fires…so here we GOOO!!! I was gifted a very special art-piece/"mosaic" recently that has a ton of my motivational "mantras" on it. The mosaic is from a woman who recently opened her own gym (Tricia Hoyt, Journey 333, Londonderry, NH) and attributed a ton of her vision to some messages she had heard from me. Tricia now has several months under her belt...

Buckle up my friends for an epic podcast with the director and writer of a small film with big heart Nick Alfieri.  I first heard of Unicorn Town while in the Bahamas delivering a keynote and it was recommended I watch it. I must say it blew me away and I immediately sent Nick a direct message asking if he would be a guest on the IMPACT Show.  Get ready for some great wisdom and perseverance from...

Big week. Not only is it my birthday week and IHRSA Show in San Diego, I'm wrapping up my "Hero Series" this week as well. Can all my heroes stand-up and make some noise please?! It has been an absolute blast sharing and talking to some extraordinary souls the past few weeks on the podcast. Their stories have epitomized grit, perseverance, resilience, the "never give up" attitude, servant leadersh...

My heart is stirring, my soul is yearning to go deeper and deeper. And today's podcast is as IMPACTFUL as they come. It's with a police officer who has one heckuva story and he talks open & candidly about his battle with his mental health, brushes with suicidal thoughts, and how he has overcome his demons that sometimes pop-up. He literally has turned his pain into his purpose. This is as REAL a c...

When thinking about the "Hero Series" I asked myself, "Who do I want to be a hero to?"  Honestly, the answer is I want to be a hero to each and everyone of you podcast listeners. You see, I met this trainer in Chicago several years ago named Jordan Scott Reyes. At the time, he was going through some intense personal battles and challenges and fighting some demons. After the conference, he wrote me...

One of the most amazing men to ever roam the planet was Jack LaLanne. He's considered the "Godfather of Fitness'' and he has some of the craziest, most extraordinary physical feats you will ever hear in your life. From setting a world-record of 1,000 pushups & 1,000 pullups in 1-hour and 22 minutes at the age of 45 to at age 70, towing 70 boats with 70 people for 1.5 miles in the water, while swim...

If there's ever a time the world needs more heroes, it's NOW. And heroes don't have to be famous, iconic, or even legendary. They can come in everyday walks of life. Today is the first episode of my new "Hero Series" where I will be featuring a few heroes from all walks of life over the next several weeks. While some may be well known or have strong followings, some are everyday people who are mak...

I love studying great coaches, both past and present. That being said, I'm also aware of the lack of good coaching at various levels, including for our youth. Man, some of the stories I hear still shock me and it's no wonder why so many young athletes end up hating their sport, or clubs, or competitive teams…and have just a bad experience. Or the young athlete gets so anxious and stressed from the...

Is great customer service a dying thing? Like me, have you had any bad customer experiences lately? I know it doesn't happen at your work or business, but I bet you have experienced some bad service recently at a restaurant, shop, gym, or retail business in the last month alone. Truth be told, creating extraordinary customer experiences is MORE important than ever these days and I want to dive dee...

This is one of the more epic podcasts in podcast history. It's with someone I've been following since 2006 when his legendary "When you want Success as Bad as you want to Breathe" video went viral…before videos ever went "viral." Meet Eric Thomas, aka "ET The HIp-Hop Preacher. I met him on a recent flight and we hit it off. You're going to FEEL the energy in this one that's going to set your hair...

  This one is deep. And it truly comes full circle. It is with a former client whom I've trained for years when he was playing college & pro baseball. But in the span of 30 days, Bob Wheatley lost his dream, career, and even girlfriend. As life spiraled downward and he contemplated his true purpose, he went deeper into his faith & values. And now, a few years later, he has not only written a book...

  I love great stories. And I love interviewing people who are doing extraordinary things to help humanity BE BETTER. Monique Billings is one of those people. Monique is currently balancing a thriving WNBA & international pro-basketball career while also being a sportscaster, social media influencer, global keynote speaker, and author. She is just an incredible woman who highly values faith, famil...

Welcome into the "family room" today as the Durkin boys (Luke, Brady, and me) sit around after a recent workout at FQ10 and chop it up on all things LIFE--from school/college, sports, family, adversity, interests, to what brings them happiness…and who's going to run the empire someday. Haha. It has been great to have Luke home from college for the past month and have the family all together. There...

  Happy New Year! Who else is excited for 2023? So many reasons to be pumped up for the start of the New Year. As a matter of fact, I got so pumped up at the beginning of today's show that I caused a little power outage. All good. Nothing the "dream team" couldn't handle. ENJOY!!   In today's episode, I pose five important questions that I highly encourage you to answer this week. I believe these...

As we wrap up 2022, I want to take a moment today and reflect on the past 365 days and share my top lessons. There have been so many ups and downs, wins and losses, unprecedented challenges, and so many lessons on many different levels.   On what is our last episode of 2022, I want to share my thoughts and reflections on this past year with you. This includes… - 3 "bad habits" of 2022 and that I w...

Is anyone feeling overwhelmed these days? Too busy. Stressed out. Anxious. The holidays. Life. Or all of it. Heck, I've had a couple of moments in the last few weeks where I was feeling that heat also. Frustration, anxiousness, angst, and anger were all present. Ughh… I hate that feeling.   Let's face it, feeling overwhelmed is a common experience nowadays for many, especially during the busy holi...

If you are looking for a bit of inspiration today and need a great "pick me up," I'm so excited to share a remarkable story of a new friend of mine, Curt Tucker. Curt epitomizes being an "overcomer" as he was raised by  drug-abusing parents, battled 4 years of a rocky marriage (and eventually saved it), and overcame bankruptcy and some very difficult and stressful times. Now, he's a thriving entre...

  We have been on this biohacking theme all week and I'm loving the comments. As a matter of fact, we are going even further into the biohacking world to amp up your health, fitness, and performance today with my special guest Amber Kivett. Amber is someone I have known since 2012 when we met at a Perform Better conference and WOW does she have an amazing story to share and how biohacking has chan...

  BFR has been a secret biohack in the rehab & performance world for years. Now it's making its way into the fitness mainstream. As a matter of fact, I've been personally using BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) for over a year now to optimize health, fitness, and hormone levels because of some of the physical injuries/surgeries that I had to endure.   Specifically, this is what you will hear on today's...

  What do Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant all have in common? All have worked with today's guest, Alan Stein Jr., in some way. As a matter of fact, Alan has coached or worked with some of the highest-performing athletes, executives, and companies in the world on the topics of leadership and high performance.    You are going to love today's conversation, which includes the following: -...

  Happy Thanksgiving Week. I'm so fortunate to share 5 of my closest family members with you today. Luke, Brady, McKenna, my wife Melanie, and…my 89-year-old mother "Momma Durkin" all join us on the IMPACT SHOW today. I asked them each 2 questions…(1) What is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving and (2) What are you MOST grateful for (besides family)?   In addition to them, I share my answers...

  WHAT is most moving your SOUL these days? What's energizing you? What's giving you the most vitality and LIFE? I've been spending a lot of time on airplanes, reflecting and dreaming lately & loving it.  As a matter of fact, I recorded this week's podcast episode from 35,000 feet on my way to Montana to spend time in the mountains. I've been doing some of my best thinking and dreaming lately on a...

I am still riding the high of my SHIFT RETREAT a couple of weeks ago. We had over 120-people live & in-person going nuts. Today, I want to share some of that energy with you as I reflect upon my Top 7 Lessons/takeaways from the Retreat. You're going to "feel" me on this one, and I think it's going to add some great energy to your week.   As a matter of fact, you will specifically hear things that...