The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

By: Joe De Sena
  • Summary

  • Your partner in resilience training for mind and body. The official podcast of SPARTAN hosted by Joe De sena, founder and CEO of Spartan and NY Times best-selling author, and his team. Joe and his team travel the world chasing down the secrets to success in all aspects of life interviewing successful athletes, authors, entrepreneurs, professors, monks, moms and adventurers.
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Episodes
  • How To Break From Bad Habits NOW with Mike Millner
    Oct 15 2024

    Struggling to break free from unhealthy eating habits?

    In this episode, Joe De Sena talks with nutrition coach Mike Millner, who shares his personal story of overcoming years of yo-yo dieting and gaining over 100 pounds. Mike dives deep into the powerful connection between our subconscious thoughts, beliefs, and food choices.

    Find out how your beliefs and identity shape your eating habits, and discover actionable strategies to transform your relationship with food for good. Learn practical strategies for rewiring your mind to break free from emotional eating and how mindset shifts are the true foundation for lasting change.

    Whether you're battling cravings or trying to lose weight, Mike's unique approach will show you how to break the cycle and finally achieve lasting results!

    Highlights:

    00:00 Intro
    00:48 Mike's journey into nutrition
    03:52 How to change a relationship with food
    06:30 Joe's personal relationship with food
    09:15 Rewiring subconscious thoughts about food
    12:34 Success rate in changing eating habits
    15:51 How to change a country’s relationship with food
    18:30 How to help kids eat healthier
    21:51 VIP event in the desert of Abu Dhabi

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    Mike's Instagram: @coach_mike_millner
    Website: https://neurotypetraining.com/mike-millner/

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    24 mins
  • Why Your Kid Isn’t Active and How to Fix It with Tom Farrey
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode, Joe De Sena talks with Tom Farrey, author of Game On: The All-American Race to Make Champions of Our Children, about the state of youth sports in America.

    Tom explains that only 1 in 4 kids are active, largely due to barriers in the U.S. sports system. Now leading Project Play, he works to make sports more accessible and fun for all children.

    They discuss how Spartan Races promote self-improvement over competition, and how Norway’s child-focused sports model could inspire the U.S.

    Tom emphasizes the importance of letting kids enjoy sports rather than pushing them into activities they don’t love. They encourage parents to listen to their children’s interests and prioritize fun and accessibility to keep kids engaged in sports.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro
    01:03 Mapping the Problem: Why Aren’t More Kids Active?
    03:31 Youth Sports Around the World
    05:46 Challenging Kids to Do Hard Things
    07:46 Screens and Devices as a Competition to Youth Sports
    10:23 Rethinking Competition for Kids
    11:51 Breaking Through School Bureaucracies to Reach Kids
    13:15 How Can Parents Support Their Child’s Interests
    16:57 Should You Let Your Kid Quit a Sport?
    19:01 Parents Overanalyzing Their Child's Performance
    21:29 Norway: The World’s Best Youth Sports System
    25:10 - What the U.S. Can Learn from Norway
    26:16 - Final Thoughts: Creating Better Youth Sports Systems

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    30 mins
  • The Inspiring Story of a Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor | Marc Fucarile
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Marc Fucarile, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, to hear his powerful story.

    Marc vividly recounts the horrific events of that day, describing the chaos and the severe injuries he sustained when the bombs exploded. Despite the trauma, he shares how the outpouring of support from the community motivated him to focus on his recovery and being a father to his young son.

    Marc's journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. He emphasizes the importance of acceptance, concentrating on what you can control, and drawing inspiration from the sacrifices and accomplishments of those around you.

    His story is a powerful example of transforming tragedy into purpose and using one's experiences to uplift and empower others facing similar challenges.

    Highlights:

    00:00 Intro
    01:30 Boston Marathon bombing incident
    04:01 Surviving 100 days in the hospital
    08:33 The aftermath and support system
    11:50 Mental challenges after traumatic experience
    17:58 Simple tips for leveling up in life
    19:58 The importance of family and faith
    23:39 Building the MARC Network and future goals

    Website: www.marcnetwork.world | www.marcfucarile.com
    Instagram: @marcnetworkinc | @marcfucarile

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    30 mins

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