
From Opioid Addiction to Enlightenment
This is a conversation for the ages. Brad and Steve are joined by a special guest, Eric Zimmer, a former heroine addict now successful coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host. You'll immediately sense t...
23 Mar 20221h 17min

Longevity, Diet, and Changing Your Relationship with Excellence
In this episode, Brad and Steve get personal and discuss what is top of mind for them when it comes to their own health and longevity, including why Brad has decided to lose some weight (and how he's ...
16 Mar 202236min

Re-listen: Life with Shalane Flanagan, Marathon Champion, Olympian and Coach
This week on The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve check in with NYC Marathon Champion, Olympian, coach, and friend Shalane Flanagan. The trio first discuss the challenges that come with transit...
9 Mar 20221h 2min

The Case for Ambition
There have been many recent articles, essays, and books arguing against ambition—and some might even say the pursuit of personal excellence. In this episode of the podcast, Brad and Steve provide a co...
2 Mar 202239min

How to Work With Performance Anxiety
Everyone experiences performance anxiety at some point. It's simply the cost of caring deeply about you are doing. In this episode, Brad and Steve dive deep on the mechanisms underlying performance an...
23 Feb 202243min

Excellence, Mental Health, and the Olympics: Going Hard Without Falling Apart
Is it possible to strive for the utmost excellence without sacrificing your mental health? Can you care deeply about a pursuit without attaching your entire identity to it? Drawing from recent Olympic...
16 Feb 202245min

Good vs. Bad Motivation
A must-listen for anyone currently pursuing (or considering) big goals in their life. Brad and Steve dive into one of their favorite topics: how to strike the right balance between internal and extern...
9 Feb 202241min

People Are Losing Their Minds on the Internet
Brad and Steve address all the people who seem to be losing their minds on the internet, and what they do (at their best) to stop themselves from going down this path. Hopefully you can apply some les...
2 Feb 202250min



















