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• Mental Toughness, Leadership, & Life After Special Operations w/ Marcus Capone | the Judd Lienhard Podcast

  💥 What separates elite warriors from the rest of the world?In this episode, Judd Lienhard sits down with Marcus Capone, a former Navy SEAL Team operator and combat veteran with multiple deployments, to break down the realities of mental toughness, resilience, and leadership under extreme pressure.Marcus shares his unfiltered journey—from being a college athlete to enduring the brutal training of BUD/S, navigating the mental and physical demands of special operations, and eventually facing one of the toughest battles of all—transitioning out of the military.🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:✅ The Reality of SEAL Training (BUD/S) – What it takes to survive special operations selection.✅ Mental Toughness & Resilience – The mindset required to endure extreme physical & mental stress.✅ High-Performance Training – Strength & conditioning for elite warriors.✅ Leadership Under Pressure – Lessons from SEAL Team operations.✅ Life After Special Operations – The struggle of veteran transition & finding purpose beyond combat.✅ The Importance of Discipline in Training, Work, and Life.💪 Whether you’re an athlete, business leader, veteran, or someone chasing high-performance goals, this episode will challenge your mindset and show you what it takes to lead, adapt, and overcome.To learn more about Marcus Capone and his work:🔗 VETS: Join the Fight to End Veteran Suicide🔗 TARA Mind👉 📸 Instagram | 🔗 LinkedIn: @marcuscaponeTo learn more about Judd Lienhard:🔗 JuddLienhard.com👉 📸 Instagram & 📺 YouTube: @juddlienhardThis episode is sponsored by 1ST PHORM - Effective supplements that work! Thank you to our Sponsors! LMNT for Optimal Hydration 1st Phorm checkout my go-to Protein Powder The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• How to Build Strength That Lasts a Lifetime w/ Adriell Mayes (@everygotdamndre)

  What does it take to build real strength that lasts a lifetime—not just in the gym, but in everyday life? In this episode, Adriell “Dre” Mayes (@EveryGotDamnDre) joins me to discuss kettlebell training, mobility, and the mindset behind high-performance coaching. If you want to train smarter, move better, and stay strong for life, this is a must-listen.In This Episode, We Cover:✔ The Truth About Functional Strength – Why kettlebells and mobility are key to long-term performance✔ Kettlebell Training Myths Debunked – Can kettlebells actually build muscle and strength?✔ Strength vs. Mobility – Why you need both to stay injury-free and perform at your best✔ Training for Longevity – The difference between looking strong vs. being strong for life✔ Common Strength Training Mistakes – How to fix weak links and expose imbalances✔ The High-Performance Mindset – How to train smarter, not just harder✔ Balancing Performance & Health – Why chasing PRs isn’t always the best strategy✔ How to Build Strength That Translates to the Real World💪 Fuel Your Training:This episode is brought to you by 1st Phorm Supplements – Trusted by elite athletes to maximize performance.🔗 Try My Go-To Whey Protein: 1st Phorm Level-1Dre Mayes has built a massive following for his highly effective kettlebell and performance training methods. His approach combines mobility, unconventional strength, and movement-based athleticism, making him one of the most sought-after coaches in the fitness space. But beyond training, his leadership and coaching philosophy set him apart.🎙 Subscribe to The Judd Lienhard Podcast for more elite insights on training, mindset, and leadership.📲 Follow Adriell Mayes (@EveryGotDamnDre):Instagram: @EveryGotDamnDreTraining Programs: https://kettlebellfunctionaltraining.com/💪 Want More? Train with Judd:🔗 Join My Workout App: JuddLienhard.comThis episode is sponsored by 1ST PHORM - Effective supplements that work! Thank you to our Sponsors! LMNT for Optimal Hydration 1st Phorm checkout my go-to Protein Powder The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Greg Scheinman: Master Midlife, Fatherhood & Discipline

  How do you take control of your life in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond? In this episode of The Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Greg Scheinman—best-selling author of The Midlife Male, coach for high-performing men, and a leader in mindset, fitness, and midlife optimization.Greg shares hard-earned lessons on success, fatherhood, discipline, and navigating midlife with purpose. From fitness and performance training to making tough decisions in business and life, this episode delivers raw, no-BS strategies to help you stay strong, resilient, and at the top of your game.🔥 SUPPLEMENTS: Fuel your performance with 1st Phorm, effective supplements that work!🔗 Try My Go-To Whey ProteinThank you to 1st Phorm for sponsoring this podcast episode.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Midlife Optimization – Shift from survival to thriving.Make-or-Break Midlife – Build momentum, don’t lose it.Discipline Over Motivation – The key to consistency and success.Fatherhood & Legacy – Lessons from Greg’s father and parenting today.Strength, Longevity & Performance – Train and eat for long-term success.Big Decisions in Business & Life – When to pivot and how to execute.Balancing Family, Fitness & Finance – The formula for success.Overcoming Ego & Self-Sabotage – Focus on what truly matters.Total Life Ownership – Stop making excuses, start executing.👉 FOLLOW GREG SCHEINMAN ON IG: @gregscheinman🔗 Midlife Male: https://midlifemale.com/💪 TRAIN WITH JUDD: Get my Workout App🔗 Join Now📲 FOLLOW JUDD ON IG: @juddlienhard (700K+ Followers)🎙️ Enjoy the show? Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review! ⭐️Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro | Meet Greg Scheinman00:02:30 - Why 50 to 70 Can Be Your Prime Years00:06:15 - Your Actions Shape Your Future00:08:45 - Midlife Crossroads: Which Path Will You Take?00:12:10 - Better Choices, Better Life00:16:30 - Greg’s Journey: Film Industry to Coaching Men00:20:15 - Discipline > Motivation00:24:50 - Standing Up for What’s Right (Weinstein Story)00:28:45 - Making Career Moves Without Fear00:33:10 - Midlife Leadership: Own Your Life00:38:25 - Fatherhood & Legacy00:42:10 - Making Hard Decisions Without Self-Sabotage00:47:05 - Ego’s Role in Leadership & Growth00:52:00 - Strength & Longevity: Training for Life00:56:15 - Balancing Family, Fitness & Finance01:01:40 - Midlife as a Performance Game01:06:20 - Hardest Lessons for Men in Their 40s & 50s01:11:00 - Why Standards Matter More Than Goals01:16:30 - Fatherhood & Raising Disciplined Men01:21:45 - How Greg’s Father’s Death Shaped Him01:27:20 - Writing a Legacy Letter to Your Kids01:32:40 - StayThis episode is sponsored by 1ST PHORM - Effective supplements that work! Thank you to our Sponsors! LMNT for Optimal Hydration 1st Phorm checkout my go-to Protein Powder The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• John Welbourn: 10-Year NFL Vet on Eagles vs. Chiefs, CrossFit Controversy & Training Navy SEALs

  In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with John Welbourn, 9-year NFL starter, Power Athlete founder, and one of the most respected minds in strength & conditioning.John, a 1999 NFL Draft pick, played 100+ games and made 10 playoff runs with the Eagles and Chiefs before retiring in 2008. He later revolutionized athletic training, working with Navy Special Warfare’s DEVGRU, the Army’s 18th Airborne Corps, and elite NFL, NHL, MLB, and Olympic athletes.We cover John’s NFL career & lessons from playing at the highest level. He shares how he built Power Athlete, his fallout with CrossFit founder Greg Glassman, and CrossFit's impact on fitness. John also details training Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf after a near-fatal AK-47 injury. We break down athleticism vs. work capacity, performance training evolution, and strategies for strength, longevity, and an elite mindset.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or performance enthusiast, this episode delivers elite insights, raw stories, and no-BS advice from a proven expert.SPONSORED BY 1ST PHORM - Effective supplements that work!Timestamps:(00:00:07) – Intro: Honoring Your Parents w/ Richard Sorin(00:03:45) – From UC Berkeley to the NFL: Eagles & Chiefs(00:06:47) – Top NFL Players: Barkley, Henry, Kelce, Gronk & More(00:12:15) – GOAT Talk: Josh Allen, Tom Brady & Michael Jordan(00:17:25) – Martial Arts to the NFL: The Athletic Journey(00:28:01) – Jiu-Jitsu & Ego: Learning to Be a Student Again(00:31:20) – Strength Training: 500lb Bench, 610lb Squat, 380lb Snatch(00:44:38) – Inside the NFL Combine(00:49:40) – Military Special Ops & Pro Athletes(00:58:43) – Combine vs. NFL Training(01:00:01) – CrossFit Debate: Work Capacity vs. Athleticism(01:19:06) – CrossFit Football & Its Evolution(01:42:39) – Defining Athleticism: Movement & Adaptability(02:10:09) – Power Athlete Training: Primal Patterns & Planes📚 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📖 First Blood📖 A World Lit Only by Fire 📖 The Immortality Key📖 Ultimate MMA Conditioning 📖 Westside Barbell Book of Methods Affiliate Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and free content creation.FOLLOW JOHN WELBOURN on INSTAGRAM🔗 Power Athlete: https://powerathletehq.com/ This episode is sponsored by 1ST PHORM - Effective supplements that work! Thank you to our Sponsors! LMNT for Optimal Hydration 1st Phorm checkout my go-to Protein Powder The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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• Matt Johnson: From Rock Bottom to Running Across Texas, How to Overcome Life’s Hardships & Build Unstoppable Endurance

  In this episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, I sit down with Matt Johnson, a military veteran and ultra-endurance runner who ran 841 miles across Texas in 17 days. Matt’s story is all about mental toughness, resilience, and transformation, proving you can rebuild after hitting rock bottom—facing divorce, bankruptcy, and life’s toughest battles.We dive into overcoming adversity, the warrior mindset, and endurance training, as Matt shares lessons from his military service, finding purpose beyond the uniform, and using ultra-running for self-discovery and healing. We also discuss the emotional toll of combat, the power of perseverance, and what it takes to develop an unstoppable mindset.Beyond endurance, we explore social media growth, handling criticism, and turning pain into fuel for success. Whether you're into fitness, mental toughness, or pushing past limits, this episode will challenge you to rethink what’s possible and embrace the power of resilience.This episode is sponsored by 1st Phorm. For clean, effective supplements that work, give 1st Phorm supplements a try at: https://1stphorm.com/Judd 🎧Please Follow, Rate, and Review the show on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. 🚀 [FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM]: @juddlienhard (700k+ Followers) 🚀 [FOLLOW ON TIKTOK]: @judd.lienhard (New Account!!)🚀 [SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE]: @JuddLienhard🚀 [TRAIN WITH ME] Get my Workout App: https://www.juddlienhard.com/   MATT JOHNSON’S LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson__YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattjohnson__ TIMESTAMPS:[00:00:21] Running 841 miles across Texas, 100-mile Leadville, & mental toughness in ultra-endurance[00:04:45] DNF but not broken: resilience & the never-quit mindset[00:06:20] Superhuman vs impossible: overcoming adversity[00:08:53] Mental grit: embracing hardship as the norm[00:10:05] Strength through trauma: not letting pain control you[00:13:04] Loyalty, warrior ethos, & right vs wrong in life’s toughest moments[00:15:32] No perfect path: success through failure & persistence[00:19:55] Childhood perspective: why kids assume parents always know best[00:23:03] Tell your parents what they mean to you now[00:24:28] Military vs college vs factory work: different paths to purpose[00:27:59] Helping veterans transition & find purpose after service[00:30:40] Genetics vs training[00:33:53] Divorce, rock bottom & choosing to move forward over suicide[00:35:14] No plan, just action: taking control & rebuilding life[00:38:23] How IG blew up: social media success after quitting[00:40:48] “I spent 2023 running from everything, broke myself, & it was the best thing to happen.”[00:45:06] Viral success: dealing with hate & online criticThank you to our Sponsors! LMNT for Optimal Hydration 1st Phorm checkout my go-to Protein Powder The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥

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