Michael Chernow is the founder and CEO of Kreatures of Habit, a restaurateur in New York City and a fitness and food influencer. He shares about the abuse of his father when he was a young boy which drove him to drugs and alcohol as an escape. After nearly dying, Michael was able to get help and become sober, turning his life around. He reminds us that we’ve already made it through everything to this point and the only thing left to do is get back up.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Michael’s IG – https://www.instagram.com/michaelchernow/?hl=en
   2. Kreatures of Habit – https://kreaturesofhabit.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Kevin Ogar is the owner of CrossFit WatchTower in Colorado, a global speaker for adaptive training, and a staff member for CrossFit HQ. Kevin shares the story of his paralysis in 2014 that left him with just a 15% chance of survival. He shares how he was granted a crystallized purpose through his near-death experience that has shaped him into the man he is today. Kevin reminds us that identifying our purpose transforms any difficulty into opportunity and that is found most clearly through faith in Christ.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Kevin's Email - kevin@crossfitwatchtower.com
   2. Kevin's Gym - CrossFit WatchTower in Denver, CO
   3. Adaptive Training Academy - https://ata.fit/
   4. WheelWOD - https://www.wheelwodgames.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Elijah Muhammad is a father of four, owner of two CrossFit gyms, a competitive CrossFit athlete and former college basketball player. He shares the story of his freshman year in college and how he was able to remain resilient despite feeling alone and uncomfortable. Elijah talks about developing a confidence in God’s purpose in hardship and staying committed to his decisions. He reminds us that if we’re breathing and walking, we have something to be thankful for.

Episode Links:

1. 1. CrossFit Ankeny - http://www.crossfitankeny.com/
   2. CrossFit Unorthodox - https://unorthodoxfitnessdsm.com/
   3. Elijah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elijahezmuhammad/?hl=en
   4. Elijah's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/ElijahEZMuhammad/
   5. Project Onyx DSM - https://www.projectonyxdsm.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Jim Conzelman is a retired member of the Navy and the co-founder of Faith RXD, a non-profit blending faith and fitness. Jim shares the sudden passing of his wife, Becky, in 2019 to a brain aneurism, and how his understanding and trust in God’s character allowed him to carry on. Jim reminds us that our feelings are important and we need to be able to process them in a healthy community.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Faith RXD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/faithrxd/?hl=en
   2. Faith RXD Website - https://faithrxd.org/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Jill Tupper is a widely recognized keynote speaker, known for her emphasis on body, mind and spirit. She is currently leading trips to the war zone of Ukraine through her organization Global Warriors – Powered by Love to help train people to manage trauma. In our conversation, Jill shares about a 10 year season of loss after loss after loss that caused her to doubt God and His goodness. She reminds us that even the deepest of valleys has a tremendous purpose, whether we see it at the time or not.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Jill's Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilltupper/
   2. Speaking Engagements with Jill - https://jilltupper.com/speaking-training/
   3. Jill's Website - https://jilltupper.com/
   4. Jill's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jilltupper/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Eric Hinman is a 5x Ironman, an angel investor in health and wellness brands, and a fitness influencer with over 150k followers. Eric recounts his high speed bike crash while training for the Lake Placid Iron Man and the resilience needed to compete just 9 days afterward. He was able to finish the race and make it to Kona, the pinnacle of the Iron Man sport, the same year. Eric also reveals some of his tips and tricks for living intentionally to start living a life of growth and purpose.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Eric's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erichinman/?hl=en
   2. Eric's Website - https://www.erichinman.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Mollee Rucker is an avid trail runner, self-made philosopher and the co-founder of KetoBrainz. Mollee shares growing up obese, turning to anorexia to make herself feel better, and the journey that led her to understand the chemicals in her brain and her ability to manage them towards a greater self-control. She reminds us that our circumstances do not need to define our outlook and we have more agency to shape our present moment than we realize.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Keto Brainz IG - https://www.instagram.com/ketobrainz/?hl=en
   2. Keto Brainz Website - https://ketobrainz.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.

Danielle Thomson is a mom of five and the owner of Honey Shine Calendula, an organic skincare brand. Danielle shares how she found herself living on the street with her seven month old son and choosing to rewrite the narrative. She reminds us that the story we tell ourselves is powerful to shape our future and adding the words “right now” reframes the hard to be temporary and manageable.

Episode Links:

1. 1. Honey Shine Calendula IG - https://www.instagram.com/honey_shine_calendula/
   2. Honey Shine Website - https://www.honeyshinecalendula.com/

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At Elite SRS, we exist to equip and encourage people to "Do Hard Things™" so they can grow stronger. We believe humans regularly push the limits of their bodies, and use tools to accomplish those feats. We desire to be equippers of overcomers, displaying the human capacity to Do Hard Things. We aim to be storytellers of God's perfect design, creating humans unique from all of creation in worth and capacity. The Do Hard Things™ Podcast is our attempt to share those stories in hopes that people will be encouraged to press on, to overcome and realize the potential God created them with that He would be glorified.