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🎯 Expect to learn how to stop living as a “should” person, break meaningless cycles of burnout, and start operating from a clear, confident sense of self. You’ll hear how identity‑level change, daily handwriting, and a 45–90 day reflection process can rewire your beliefs, sharpen your intuition, and make you more magnetic in relationships, business, and life. You’ll also get a practical look at Encoded AI’s self‑mastery framework so you can turn internal clarity into external freedom and results. Follow Courtney Confare: LinkedIn Instagram EncodedAI EPISODE DESCRIPTION What if your anxiety, burnout, and self‑sabotage weren’t “just how you are,” but simply how you’ve been programmed? In this conversation, Spencer sits down with Encoded AI co‑founder Courtney Confare to unpack how identity, beliefs, and daily repetition quietly dictate your results in relationships, business, and life. Courtney shares the exact 45–90 day self‑reflection ritual she uses to audit her “current life vs. ideal life,” and how scoring herself across 10 dimensions of freedom exposes the real subconscious beliefs holding her back. They get into the difference between purposeful pain and meaningless pain, how staying in misaligned relationships drains your self‑trust, and why choosing present pain often saves you from years of future torment. You’ll hear Spencer talk about his own pivot from PTSD, suicidal ideation, and being a “functioning alcoholic” to deliberately winning “the war within,” and how a single money mantra completely transformed his business model, revenue, and relationship with wealth. Courtney explains why journaling by hand is so powerful for rewiring your identity, how repetition creates new neural pathways, and why trying to change only your habits (gym, cold plunges, biohacks) fails if you never change who you believe you are. They also break down parasocial vs. real connection, the self‑mastery boom post‑pandemic, and why our nervous systems crave grounded, sovereign people more than perfectly curated social feeds. You’ll learn about co‑regulation, energetic “noble gas” relationships where two whole people amplify each other, and how your environment either upgrades or downgrades your performance. Finally, Courtney walks through how Encoded AI takes your written reflection, surfaces your top five limiting beliefs, and turns them into a personalized “mental training plan” you rewrite by hand daily—shifting you from anxious, extractive networking to calm, magnetic leadership that attracts the right people, opportunities, and outcomes into your life. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SPENCER COURSEN 📧 Mailbag: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast 📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2 👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking

🎯 Expect to learn how Erin Crain turned a zero-background “I can do that” moment into a legit art business, why mentorship and environment changed everything, and how sobriety, motherhood, and fitness reshaped her creativity and momentum. You’ll also hear what it really takes to price creative work, build an audience, and stay in flow when life gets busy. Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erincrainart/ CHAPTERS 00:00 – How We First Met (And Why Your Content Matters) 03:15 – Why I’m Obsessed With Origin Stories & Pivot Points 07:40 – Torn Between Art, Money, Motherhood… and Fitness 12:05 – “I Can Make That” – The Weekend That Changed Everything 17:30 – Zero Painting Experience to Three Days of Nonstop Canvas 22:10 – Letting the Paint Talk and Learning to Trust the Process 27:45 – Meeting George: The Mentor Who Changed Everything 33:20 – My First Art Show and Realizing “Oh… This Is a Business” 38:55 – Pricing Art: Square Inches, Time, and the “Aggravation Tax” 44:30 – Motherhood, Loss, and a New Season of Creativity 🔗 CONNECT WITH SPENCER COURSEN 📧 ⁠Mailbag⁠ 🌐 ⁠Website⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 🎙️Podcast Guest ⁠Submission Form⁠ 📰 ⁠Newsletter⁠ 📖 ⁠"The Safety Trap" ⁠ 👨‍⚖️ ⁠Keynote Speaker

🎯 Expect to learn how fat loss actually happens, why the body is far more fascinating than most people realize, and how one creator turned a confusing science topic into a cinematic YouTube show. Follow Wildly Human on YouTube Follow Bianca on Instagram In This Episode: In this episode, I sit down with Bianca Scalise, creator of Wildly Human, to talk about the surprising truth behind fat loss, the science of where fat actually goes, and how she built a visually driven show around human physiology. We also get into the creative process behind making long-form educational content, including how to find the right question, build a story around it, and use metaphors like a “heist” to make complex biology feel unforgettable. Bianca breaks down the difference between short-form content and deeper explainer storytelling, why she wanted to create something that respects the audience’s curiosity, and how she balances creativity, training, work, and life while building a new media project from scratch. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SPENCER COURSEN 📧 Mailbag 🌐 Website 📸 Instagram 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form 📰 Newsletter 📖 "The Safety Trap" 👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker

🎯 Expect to learn how your media diet, social feeds, and even gym playlists are quietly programming your nervous system, your worldview, and your identity. You’ll also hear three best friends unpack AI, activism, and authenticity in a way that helps you zoom out from the chaos and refocus on the part of the “garden” you can actually touch. In This Episode: Three best friends sit down to unpack how movies, music, news, social media, and now AI have been quietly programming how we see ourselves and the world. From childhood suicide notes and Faces of Death to Braveheart–Gladiator double features and comfort shows, they trace how screen stories shaped their ideas of manhood, danger, and connection. They get real about raising daughters and sons in the age of TikTok, managing a “media diet,” and why some activists should absolutely be on the front lines while the rest of us tend the part of the garden we can touch. You’ll hear how language is weaponized, why protests have shifted from flowers in rifle barrels to shoving cops in tactical gear, and how polarization is often manufactured by incentives you never see. The conversation then jumps into AI, robotics, and the emotional toll of trying to “drink from the fire hose” of change while still being a present parent, partner, and professional. They explore ignorance vs. awareness, the Orson Welles effect, Skynet fears, and why the real danger may be synthetic videos that trigger real‑world violence. Underneath it all is a challenge to drop the masks, stop living as a “project,” and move from survival to authentic living—protecting your peace, your people, and your principles in a world that profits from your outrage. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the news, anxious about AI, or unsure how much of yourself to put online, this episode will help you recalibrate. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SPENCER COURSEN 📧 Mailbag: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/?🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast 📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2 👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking

🎯 Expect to learn how an Olympic pole vaulter turns pain into purpose, builds an unshakable mindset with her Acknowledge–Identify–Decide–Act framework, and engineers comebacks that defy “average Olympian” labels. You’ll hear how she handles injury, fear, federation rejection, and looming retirement, all while staying grounded in authentic self-belief instead of external validation. This conversation is a masterclass in chasing “higher bars” in sport, career, and life without letting what you do become who you are. Follow Anicka: https://www.instagram.com/flygirl93/ Pole vault phenom and three‑time Olympian Anika Newell sits down to unpack what it really takes to chase “higher bars” in sport and in life. From loving the pain of elite training to rebuilding her technique a decade into her pro career, she breaks down how she keeps improving while most people are looking for the off-ramp. Anika shares the moment Athletics Canada dropped her and called her an “average Olympian,” how that nearly broke her, and why she chose to turn it into fuel instead of a finish line. She explains her simple but brutal resilience system: Acknowledge, Identify, Decide, Act, and how the same framework carried her through a nasty ankle injury that she rehabbed back to vaulting in just 15 days. You’ll also hear how she separates who she is from what she does, why 2025 is her full‑send “leave it all on the track” year, and how she’s thinking about identity, relationships, and life after the runway. From documenting the ugly parts of recovery to navigating modern dating as a world‑class athlete, this is a raw, funny, and deeply practical look at a high‑performance mindset you can actually apply to your own life.  ✅ If This Conversation Resonates With You:  Subscribe for more conversations on discipline, protection, and building a life that actually works. 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

What happens when your entire sense of worth is built on performance, and then life asks you to become a husband, a father, and a man in recovery? In this raw conversation, Spencer Coursen sits down with Andrew Watkins to unpack the hidden pressure men feel to “perform or be exiled,” how childhood rejection turns success into a survival strategy, and why becoming a father forces a brutal re-evaluation of what it means to provide and protect. They dive into performance-based self-worth, the evolutionary roots of stage fright and social exile, and the link between masculine identity, addiction, and the constant fear of not being “enough.” You will hear how marriage and impending fatherhood called Andrew into deeper responsibility, why men weaponize self-criticism as motivation, and how humility is really about having a right-sized view of yourself instead of playing small. In the back half, they get real about loving someone who struggles with addiction or alcoholism, setting boundaries with consequences, ending codependent patterns, and accepting that one conversation will not magically fix anyone. Andrew shares why more is lost from indecision than wrong decision, what it means to stop negotiating against your higher self, and how to finally act on the answer you already know. If you are a man wrestling with responsibility, identity, or recovery, or you love someone who is, this episode will hit home. Follow Coursen's Corner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerCoursen 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

Confidence isn’t built in comfort. It’s built when you step into something that scares you and choose to stay. In this episode, Haley Wheeler breaks down what it actually takes to rebuild your identity, your body, and your confidence from the ground up. From a small-town upbringing to a rapid rise in the fitness industry, she shares the hard lessons behind discipline, eating disorder recovery, and turning passion into a real business. About Haley Wheeler:Haley Wheeler didn’t start with a blueprint. She started in a small town with limited exposure, battled extremes with food and self-image, and had to rebuild her mindset from scratch. Through boxing, discipline, and intentional decision-making, she created a life aligned with who she actually wanted to be. Today, Haley is coaching women, building programs like Knockout Glutes and Bikini Body Blueprint, launching her own “Body by Haley” app, and helping others build confidence from the inside out. Follow Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyywheeler/ 🎧 In this episode  How boxing builds real, internal confidenceWhy most people fail when motivation disappearsThe danger of the all-or-nothing mindsetThe difference between emotional eating and binge eatingHow identity shapes your daily decisionsWhat it takes to turn content into a businessWhy getting out of your comfort zone changes everything This isn’t about quick wins. It’s about knowing your why, taking control, and becoming who you want to be. If This Conversation Hit You: Subscribe for more conversations on discipline, protection, and building a life that actually works. 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

Most people think injury means stop. It doesn’t. It means pay attention. Injury is feedback. Ignore it, and it compounds into something permanent. Two years ago, Tayla Cannon was stuck in chronic back pain. She saw every specialist. Tried every treatment. Nothing worked. Why? Because the system treats symptoms, not systems. So she rebuilt her body herself, blending rehab with performance into one integrated approach. No band-aids. No shortcuts. Just results. That’s when it clicked: the problem isn’t the patient. It’s the model. Today, Tayla is a licensed physiotherapist and founder building a new standard of care. What started as sharing her thinking online quickly revealed massive demand. April 2024: 10K followers. Today: 174K and growing. In this episode, Tayla breaks down why traditional physical therapy fails and what actually works. You’ll learn how to stop chasing pain, train with intention, and take control of your recovery. This isn’t about treatment. It’s about rebuilding. Follow Tayla Cannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylacannonphysio/ ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

Most high achievers do not have a motivation problem. They have an outdated survival strategy. Success strategist, and founder of Visionary Alignment, Jason Ayers,  breaks down how childhood adaptation becomes adult performance, why success can hide internal chaos, and what it takes to upgrade your internal operating system without losing your competitive edge. Master the internal game, and everything external changes. 🎧 In this episode  00:00:00 Podcast Intro and Meet Jason Ayers00:00:37 Why High Achievers Tie Identity to Winning00:01:31 How Childhood Survival Strategies Become Adult Success Patterns00:03:08 What a Failed Environment Does to a Child’s Sense of Self00:04:37 Why High Performers Become Hyper-Independent00:05:26 The Inner Critic That Keeps Successful People Miserable00:08:08 Why Smart People Still Miss Their Biggest Blind Spots00:08:55 How Confirmation Bias Shapes Personal Identity00:11:20 Hardware, Software, and Firmware for Human Behavior00:15:45 When High Performance Strategies Stop Working00:17:14 Why Military Transition Feels Like a Coding Problem00:20:20 How Jason Helps Clients Through Major Life Transitions00:21:09 What Brings High Achievers to Coaching00:22:33 How Reading and Pattern Recognition Shaped Jason’s Work00:24:01 Jason’s Toolbox: Hypnosis, Somatic Work, and Trauma Healing00:27:15 Why Trauma Freezes People in the Past00:29:00 What Integration Means in Healing and Growth00:30:39 Why High Achievers Cut Off Their Own Emotions00:34:01 The Circle Model of Trauma, Emptiness, and Identity00:38:54 Are Men Taught to See Vulnerability as Weakness?00:40:32 How Movies and Culture Program Masculinity00:44:54 How Parents and Environment Shape Your Internal Software00:49:29 Why the Ego Is Misunderstood00:50:56 Why Conventional Therapy Often Misses the Real Problem00:54:22 Aligning Your Internal Identity With Your External Success00:57:21 Why External Success Cannot Solve Internal Pain01:00:35 Social Media, Perfection, and the Comparison Trap01:02:48 When Internal Mastery Starts Changing Everything01:04:31 The Transition Points That Force People to Change01:06:05 Why High Achievers Struggle to Celebrate Wins01:11:13 How to Sharpen the Blade Without Burning Out01:12:35 Sun Tzu, Strategy, and Updating Your Life Approach01:13:21 Why Winning Requires Feedback Loops and Iteration01:15:46 The Kaizen Mindset and 1% Daily Improvement01:19:52 Final Thoughts on Constant Improvement01:20:38 Jason Ayers Answers the Five Closing Questions01:26:32 Where to Find Jason Ayers Online Like. Share. Comment. Subscribe. 📺 Join us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerCoursen  About Jason Ayers: Jason Ayers helps high achievers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and teams gain clarity, build winning strategies, and execute with precision. His background spans chemical engineering, leadership, performance work, process optimization, and Neurolinguistic Programming, giving him a systems-based approach to personal and professional transformation. https://www.instagram.com/jason_r_ayers https://visionaryalignment.com/   ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

Most people think launching a bourbon brand is about the bottle.  It’s not. It’s about the story behind it. Jordyn Bisbee grew up inside one of the most legendary fishing tournaments in the world.  Colin Mulligan brings private label spirits and wood-finishing expertise from Bespoken Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky. Together, they built the award-winning Bisbee's Bourbon from the ground up. 🎧 In this episode 00:00:00 From Fishing Legacy to Premium Bourbon: The Story Begins00:02:08 Colin Mulligan's Expertise in Custom Bourbon Recipes and Wood Finishing00:09:00 Colin’s Transition from Investment Banking to the Spirits Industry00:13:20 Exploring the Art and Science Behind Premium Bourbon Creation00:17:56 Developing Black and Blue, Marlin Reserve, and Gold Medal Chupacabra00:28:18 The Creative Process and Regulatory Hurdles of Bourbon Labeling00:36:30 Overcoming Doubts and Receiving Genuine Customer Feedback at Launch00:39:55 Navigating Social Media and Regulations for Alcohol Brand Growth00:46:52 Protecting the Brand and Crafting Your Perfect Bisbee's Bourbon Experience00:49:02 International Growth and Innovative Grassroots Marketing Strategies00:51:53 Unpacking the Celebrity, Moment, Feeling, Soundtrack, and Legacy of Bisbee's00:58:20 How to Find and Order Your Own Bottle of Bisbee's BourbonLike. Share. Comment. Subscribe. If you enjoy bourbon, business, entrepreneurship, or just a great origin story, this conversation is for you. Connect with Jordyn Bisbee and Colin Mulligan https://www.instagram.com/jordy_bisbee/  https://www.instagram.com/cjmulligan_/  https://www.instagram.com/bisbees_bourbon/  https://bisbeesbourbon.com/  https://bespokenspirits.com/  Like. Share. Comment. Subscribe. Join us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerCoursen 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerCoursen ⁠ 📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

Photographers do not just capture moments, they decide which moments matter. Knox Kronenberg explains how he creates images that feel timeless, and why authenticity beats aesthetics every time. Knox shares how he went from fly fishing around the world, to self-teaching himself photography on YouTube tutorials, to selling large-scale fine art, and what it takes to execute high-risk creative ideas when there is no guarantee of success.  Topics we cover: Why “Earned Beauty” Reads as Truth Captured Moments vs Created MomentsBuilding Confidence Through RepsWhy Black and White Make Images Feel TimelessControlling Focus to Tell the StoryThe Importance of Non-Negotiable StandardsFailing Forward Without Losing MomentumIf you are a creator, a business builder, or a high performer who cares about your craft, this episode gives you a clean framework: pursue the work you are willing to suffer for, fail forward, iterate fast, and always refuse to quit. Because in Knox’s definition, failure is never final. It’s just another opportunity to become even better.  Meet Knox Kronenberg:Knox Kronenberg is an artist who uses the power of black and white photography to capture the essence of the old world meeting the new, as well as the unique beauty of western life. With a keen eye for the perfect angle, Knox creates stunning large-scale works that transport viewers to a world that is both timeless and contemporary. Through his work, Knox seeks to explore the complexities of the human experience and the way that history and tradition intersect with modernity. His photographs showcase the beauty of the natural world, as well as the structures and artifacts that make up our built environment, all captured in stunning black and white. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knox_kronenberg/  Website: https://knoxkronenberg.com/  ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  📧 Mailbag: [email protected]  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 Newsletter: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

"Most people want the result. Few are willing to fall in love with the process." In Episode 96 of Coursen’s Corner, I sit down with Jeremy Hills, founder of The Kollective, to break down what coaching really means and why elite performance starts long before the outcome. A former University of Texas running back under Mack Brown, Jeremy shares what it felt like to lose the one title he had built his entire life around, and how that loss forced him to answer a harder question: Who am I without the game? What followed was not a straight line. From selling cars at CarMax to working in medical device sales, Jeremy rebuilt himself from the ground up. He bet on an idea rooted in performance, longevity, and culture. That bet became The Kollective, a private social performance club that now stands on the edge of national expansion. But this conversation goes deeper than business. Jeremy talks about retiring his mother and why that matters more than any athletic accolade. He opens up about the vivid dreams that followed his injury, the internal battle of walking away from a lifelong identity, and the quiet discipline it takes to build something over 12 summers without a guarantee. You will hear his philosophy on grit, competition, and the price of victory. You will hear why he hires for culture, character, and competence, even if it slows growth. And you will hear the principles he repeats to his son every night before bed: respect, compete, love. We do not bully. We will not be bullied. This episode is about more than entrepreneurship. It is about refinement. It is about choosing courage over comfort. It is about building a life you are proud of when no one is clapping. 🎧 In this episode: 01:08 Redefining Your Life's Biggest Accomplishment 11:22 Knowing When To Expand Your Business Reach 15:43 What It Takes To Compete At The Highest Levels 19:40 Plan Your Life or Have Your Life Planned For You 21:01 What Betting On Yourself Really Means 28:40 Am I Being The Man That I Am Raising My Son To Be? 36:55 Maintaining Quality And Control As You Grow 39:58 Unforeseen Challenges of Being A Business Leader  47:41 Dealing With CopyCats and Idea Thieves  01:03:30 Best Book Recommendations For Business Leaders If you are navigating life after sports, building a business, leading a family, or simply trying to become a better man, this conversation will challenge you, inspire you, and leave you striving for more.   ––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Jeremy:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5/  Kollective: https://www.thekollective.com/  ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸  Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 My Newsletter for Life-Saving Tips: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 Purchase "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

“Most people think self-mastery is a finish line. It is not. It is the daily practice of learning, failing, adjusting, and showing up anyway.” In this episode of Coursen’s Corner, I sit down with Alexis Cotterio to talk about what real growth looks like when you stop chasing certainty and start building trust in yourself. We get into discipline, intuition, relationships, and why the smallest moments, if you pay attention, become the metrics of transformation. 🎧 We dive into: Why self-mastery is a journey, not a destinationHow curiosity, courage, and surrender shape your next chapterThe difference between authenticity and sincerity, and why both matterWhy journaling forces clarity and turns emotion into actionHow avoidance turns small concerns into future crisesMasculine and feminine dynamics, and how trust is built in real timeThe power of receiving, affirming, and anticipating needs in partnershipWhy discernment is the skill that protects you in the age of noise If you have ever felt stuck in your head, trapped by structure, or unsure how to trust your own direction, this conversation will provide the language and tools you need to help facilitate your desired path forward. ––––––––––––––––––––– Alexis Quiterio is an executive coach in self-mastery, conscious communication, and sustainable wellness. Drawing from two decades of lived experience in health, personal growth, and relationship dynamics, she helps leaders build the capacity to support their business and life.  Her work explores how daily habits, emotional awareness, communication, and intentional relationships shape impact, safety, and fulfillment. Known for her grounded presence and real-time integration, Alexis shares practical insights on creating consistency without burnout, communicating with clarity and grace, and living in a way that supports both ambition and embodiment. Connect with Alexis:  email: [email protected] to explore working 1:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisquiterio/  ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸  Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 My Newsletter for Life-Saving Tips: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 Purchase "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

In this solo episode of Coursen’s Corner, Spencer Coursen answers 20 listener-submitted questions in an unscripted, deeply personal Q&A that cuts to the core of safety, confidence, masculinity, leadership, and self-trust. From the critical difference between feeling safe and being safe, to why people ignore their instincts, mistake politeness for protection, and confuse bravado with real confidence—this episode distills decades of high-risk experience, personal growth, and hard-won insight into practical lessons anyone can apply. Spencer also opens up about identity loss, trauma, relationships, vulnerability, and the internal battles that shaped the man he is today—reinforcing one central idea: safety isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness, preparation, and the courage to trust yourself. This episode is for anyone who wants to protect what matters most—starting with themselves. If this episode hits home, please like, comment, and subscribe to help more men find the tools and conversations they need to succeed.  ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸  Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 My Newsletter for Life-Saving Tips: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 Purchase "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com

“Most men have spent their whole life being rewarded for following directions. Nobody ever taught them how to lead.”  In this episode of Coursen’s Corner, I sit down with dating coach Lloyd Dixon (The Single Guy) to unpack why so many men feel lonely, invisible, and stuck in their own heads when it comes to women. 🎧 We dive into: Why “pickup” tactics and canned routines fail in real lifeThe rise of lonely, isolated men who have no idea where to go or what to do sociallyHow self-love, confidence, and a real social circle make you more attractive than any line ever willWhy women move slower in dating and what men get wrong about thatTarget rich environments that are not bars and clubsThe dangers of over-relying on tech and AI instead of developing real-world social skillsHow coaching and mentorship turn information into execution and resultsLloyd’s story of helping a 35 year old “40-year-old virgin” go from zero dates to real options in three monthsIf you have ever felt invisible, behind, or confused by the modern dating game, this conversation will give you clarity, direction, and a plan. 🎙 Guest: Lloyd Dixon📺 YouTube: The Single Guy 📸 Instagram: @a.single.guy If this episode hits home, please like, comment, and subscribe. It helps more men find the tools and conversations they need. ––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 Connect with Spencer Coursen  🌐 Website: https://www.SpencerCoursen.com  📸  Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/? 🎙️Podcast Guest Submission Form: https://www.spencercoursen.com/guest-submission-form-podcast  📰 My Newsletter for Life-Saving Tips: https://spencer-coursen.beehiiv.com/ 📖 Purchase "The Safety Trap" by Spencer Coursen: https://a.co/d/3KXG4y2  👨‍⚖️ Hire Spencer Coursen as your next keynote speaker: https://www.spencercoursen.com/public-speaking   ––––––––––––––––––––– Special Thanks To: ⌨️ Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX:  https://www.recordatx.com/   🎶 Theme Song: "Underground Moments" by Cushy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bd4f94e1-a84b-4859-8eaf-09bab32426f0/  🎬 Ronin6 Media:  https://www.Ronin6.com