In this episode of SAC FLY, Blake sits down with world-renowned peak performance coach and sports psychologist Dr. Jim Afremow to explore the powerful mental game behind high performance in sports, leadership, and life. Drawing from his work with Olympic gold medalists, NFL players, MLB legends, and UFC champions, Dr. Afremow shares candid insights on building resilience, mastering self-talk, bouncing back from setbacks, and updating your identity after career-defining moments.

Former NFL standout Alex Molden joins host Blake to share his journey from late-blooming football player to first-round draft pick, and ultimately, to father of eight and leadership coach. Alex recounts how overcoming a severe knee injury taught him resilience, and he explains why character always outweighs athletic ability, and why letting kids explore multiple sports—and fail—builds lifelong lessons more valuable than early specialization.

Alex also opens up about the loneliness that can come with sudden success, the moment that reshaped his identity after football, and how he now channels his experiences into guiding others: from coaching high school DBs to mentoring clients on leadership, influence, and accountability. Tune in for a candid conversation on balancing elite performance with family, faith, and purpose.

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Sac Fly, Blake sits down with Rod Cruickshank—co-founder of The Partners Group and Executive Chairman of the TPG Foundation—for a wide-ranging conversation on intentional leadership, fatherhood, legacy, and transformation. From building a values-driven company recognized as a best place to work, to navigating personal struggles and finding peace through faith, Rod opens up about what it really takes to design a life well-lived.