In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Boyer-Kendrick, one of the most respected and impactful coaches in the Spokane community, for a powerful conversation about leadership, coaching, and what it truly means to serve others.

Tommy’s journey didn’t start with spotlight or status. He began cleaning locker rooms and bathrooms, working for free, and learning by observation. Over time, he went on to coach elite professional athletes at the highest levels — and then made the deliberate decision to walk away from that world to choose family, purpose, and deeper impact.

This conversation goes far beyond athletics. It’s about identity, character, and human development.

We talk about:

• Why consistency, discipline, and habits matter more than intensity
• What great coaching really is, and where the word “coach” actually comes from
• Leading through service, not authority
• Building belief in people who don’t yet believe in themselves
• Coaching character, not just performance
• Process over outcomes, especially in seasons of failure and loss
• Helping young people perform under pressure, defeat, and disappointment
• Why community, belonging, and relationships matter more than wins
• Choosing purpose over ego, fame, and prestige

Tommy shares deeply personal stories about his upbringing, his mother’s example of grit and humility, his time at West Point, his years coaching professional athletes, and the moment he chose to come home and build something meaningful from the ground up.

This episode is for coaches, parents, leaders, mentors, and anyone who believes that real growth is built through consistency, service, and showing up — even when the scoreboard says otherwise.

Listener note: This episode includes discussion of real-life challenges, pressure, failure, and emotional experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling and needs immediate help, please contact 988 in the U.S. or your local emergency services.

Why do the hard moments change us the most?

In this episode, Rod and Kerry dive into the reality of “embracing the suck”—the uncomfortable, painful, discouraging moments that test your resolve and shape your character. Drawing from their experiences in the Marine Corps, mountaineering, marathons, business leadership, and personal growth, they break down:

• Why discomfort is a necessary part of growth
• The military roots of “embrace the suck”
• What mountaineering teaches you about mindset and perseverance
• How the LEAP framework applies when everything feels hard
• Why people underestimate their own capacity
• What science says about pushing past perceived limits
• Real tools for staying in the fight when you want to quit

Whether you’re in a season of progress or a season of pain, this episode will push you, encourage you, and remind you that the reservoir inside you is bigger than you think.

Mental Health Disclaimer:
This conversation includes references to stress, physical challenge, military experiences, and personal adversity. If you’re struggling, overwhelmed, or in crisis, please reach out for help.
For immediate support, call 988 (Veterans press 1), or dial 911 in an emergency. You are not alone — real help is available right now.

In this powerful episode of LIMITLESS, Rod and Kerry sit down with Marine veteran, trauma survivor, and EMDR consultant Chris Brown, LICSW for one of the most raw and meaningful conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

Chris takes us inside his journey—from the intensity of combat to the blast that changed everything, to waking up years later with the weight of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and survivor’s guilt. But this isn’t just a story about trauma. It’s a story about rebuilding a life, rediscovering purpose, and turning pain into mission.

We talk about:
• The combat deployment that left a permanent mark on his mind and body
• What it’s really like to come home when part of you is still on the battlefield
• PTSD, flashbacks, and the fight for normalcy
• How EMDR therapy helps the brain heal
• Why performance and trauma recovery are deeply connected
• The nonprofit he founded to help veterans and first responders reclaim their purpose
• The mindset shifts required to lead yourself out of darkness
• And what real resilience actually looks like in the wild

This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and maybe even change the way you understand trauma and recovery. Chris’s story is one of transformation, courage, and the long walk home after war.

If you’ve ever struggled, or you love someone who has, this is an episode you won’t forget.

WARNING

This episode includes discussions of trauma, combat experiences, PTSD, and other emotionally challenging topics. If you feel overwhelmed at any time, please pause and take care of yourself. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or 911 for immediate emergency assistance. This podcast does not provide therapy and is not a substitute for professional mental health support.