Yesterday

The 3-Step System for Simplifying Your Work and Life

When people are faced with problems and complexity, our instinct is to add instead of subtract. As a result, we have a tendency to make our work and our lives more and more complex, and less and less effective and fulfilling. Even when what we add is new technology that promises ... Show More

46m 29s

Sep 8

If I Don’t Return: A General's Wartime Journal for His Sons

When Mark Hertling learned he was deploying for Operation Desert Storm, he decided to start a journal.Back then, Mark was an Army major and cavalry officer with two young sons. His unit would be out in front of the main force, and during an intelligence briefing, he was told it c ... Show More

48m 2s

Sep 1

To Change Yourself, Change Your Situation

Professor of psychology Angela Duckworth is famous for her work on grit — the combination of passion and perseverance that leads to high achievement. But she’s come to an increasing appreciation for the fact that success isn't just a matter of the qualities inside you; it's also ... Show More

55m 59s

Aug 2023

Exercise

Western philosophy started… at the gym. In episode 83 of Overthink, Ellie and David tackle the philosophy of workouts, from Plato’s days as a wrestler to the modern loneliness of a solitary bench press. As they discuss the role of exercise — which the Greeks called gymnastics — i ... Show More

56m 33s

Nov 2022

A Theology of Working Out

Let's talk about exercise! Today Fr. Mike challenges us to re-evaluate the way we treat and view our bodies as well as to compare the difference between doing a workout and training whether for a race, competition or towards a goal and that same approach to growing in the spiritu ... Show More

9m 48s

Nov 2025

116: Coaching Strength, Building Character with James Lederach, MS, CSCS

<p>In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel Beversdorf talks with strength coach James Lederach, MS, CSCS, about the deeper side of coaching and how helping someone get stronger often means helping them grow as a person. Together, they explore the benefits of strengt ... Show More

1h 14m

Aug 2023

2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets

The INCREDIBLE/LOST wisdom of the Bronze Era. (2:06) Using martial arts as an example of how fancy equipment has changed the way we train. (6:17) The importance of crediting those who have paved the way. (8:16) The aesthetic make-up/characteristics of Bronze Era athletes. (9:22) ... Show More

45m 56s

Mar 2023

249 - Strong Body for a Strong Mind

Do you take care of your body? To you treat it like a temple? Do you exercise it and strengthen it as much as your mind? Today I want to talk about how important it is to treat your body as good as, if not better than your mind.It is impossible to live a pleasant life without liv ... Show More

9m 48s

May 2024

Fitness & Family

On this episode, we get right into the whirlwind of South Asian fitness. From reminiscing about high school weight rooms to now lying about my 25,000 steps a day, we explore the cultural nuances of weightlifting and muscle gain. We wrap it all up with some exclusive wellness secr ... Show More

42m 27s

Mar 2024

Can Christians Work Out to Look Good?

Fitness is a pretty big deal in the culture today. Whether it's diet, working out, or supplementing, many people invest their time and money in it. But what is their motivation? Fr. Josh Johnson and Deacon Michael Parker discuss the goals of fitness and what sort of motivation sh ... Show More

23m 28s

Jun 2023

Learn How To Transform Your Relationship with Exercise and Fasting

Fitness is not just about the body, but also about mental and emotional health. The key to confidence in one's body is not the state of the body itself but the attitude towards it. In this episode, Ronan Diego shares his personal journey to health and fitness and discusses his ph ... Show More

40m 41s

Of Strength and Soul: Exploring the Phil...