Ross Edgley is a world-renowned extreme adventurer, author, and the star of National Geographic’s “Shark vs. Ross Edgley”
This conversation explores Ross’s superhuman feats of endurance, including his recent 510km non-stop swim down the Yukon River. We discuss his unique physiological abilities, training with the Hemsworth brothers, and his race against sha ... Show More
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Me, But Better: Olga Khazan On The Science of Personality Change, Challenging Fixed Mindsets, & The Big Five Traits That Shape Your Life
Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." This conversation explores personality mutability and Olga's experiment to transform from anxious introvert to someone freed from her own patterns. We discuss the Big Five traits, her Miami breakdown t ... Show More
2h 12m
Aug 18
Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute
James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery. This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 14
ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025
Roll On resurfaces from the chrysalis! Adam Skolnick and I unpack 90 days post-surgery, why the caterpillar needs a tortoise mind to become a butterfly, and the death of authentic podcasting. On tap: The state of Podcastistan, why I'm breaking up with viral culture, and the unexp ... Show More
1h 35m
Apr 2024
Resilience, Happiness, and Challenging Yourself with Joe De Sena
In this episode, Mike is joined by Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan which encourages people to step out of their comfort zones to do hard things. Spartan races took off in popularity because it provides a transformative experience in the matter of hours in a way that cannot be ... Show More
59m 44s
Jun 2024
Ancient Spartan Training Secrets, The Most Biologically Badass US Presidents, Who Was *Really* The Greatest Athlete Of All Time & More, With James Pieratt
Imagine having the ability to explore the secret training halls of ancient Sparta, the Arctic strength-building methods of the Inuit, and the magical underwater world of a tribe of aquatic superhumans in the South Pacific... Today's guest, James Pieratt, one of the longest-ranged ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2024
Kendall Toole: Leaving Peloton, Fighting for Mental Health, and Starting Fresh
Ep. #143 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Kendall Toole to explore her fitness journey, from her start as a child actor to becoming a Peloton instructor. We dive into her experience with OCD, the challenges of the college drinking culture, and how she’s ... Show More
57m 12s
Dec 2024
#875 - Nedd Brockman - Pushing The Boundaries Of Mental Toughness
Nedd Brockmann is an Australian ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.Is good mental health the same as strong mental toughness? Nedd has completed some of the most famous endurance feats in Australia, so what is driving him? And does the world actually u ... Show More
1h 31m
Jul 2024
KNP592 - Navigating Fitness and Nutrition on the Road
In this solo episode, I share essential tips for maintaining your nutrition and fitness routine while traveling during the busy summer months. I discuss strategies for navigating barbecues, social outings, and the inevitable disruptions to your normal schedule. From packing healt ... Show More
38m 6s