60 acast.com Finding The Way with Ryan Lavarnway https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway en Ryan Lavarnway mindset ,Sports ,Athlete ,Health Ryan Lavarnway Ryan Lavarnway has played ten seasons of Major League Baseball, starred on Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and was a key player for Israel in the 2020 Olympics. On paper, his career seems like a success, but it has been anything but smooth sailing. He has been called up and sent down from the major leagues 26 times. His drive to keep up the fight is why he has found so much success on the field. The grind never stops and neither does he.  

 

Ryan refuses to believe that the success of sports stars and Olympians is purely physical talent or God-given ability. He thinks the biggest differentiator is what happens between the ears. In ‘Finding the Way’ he is talking to the best of the best to learn how they win their own internal battles to get the best out of themselves on and off the field. 

 

Every Tuesday, tune in to hear Ryan’s interviews with elite athletes and mindset coaches to learn about what makes them tick and how they have overcome obstacles in their careers on their way to finding success.

 

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]]> Ryan Lavarnway has played ten seasons of Major League Baseball, starred on Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and was a key player for Israel in the 2020 Olympics. On paper, his career seems like a success, but it has been anything but smooth sailing. He has been called up and sent down from the major leagues 26 times. His drive to keep up the fight is why he has found so much success on the field. The grind never stops and neither does he.  

 

Ryan refuses to believe that the success of sports stars and Olympians is purely physical talent or God-given ability. He thinks the biggest differentiator is what happens between the ears. In ‘Finding the Way’ he is talking to the best of the best to learn how they win their own internal battles to get the best out of themselves on and off the field. 

 

Every Tuesday, tune in to hear Ryan’s interviews with elite athletes and mindset coaches to learn about what makes them tick and how they have overcome obstacles in their careers on their way to finding success.

 

Learn more about Ryan at https://ryanlavarnway.com/


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]]> false Ryan Lavarnway info+636d56b557167f0012353c00@mg-eu.acast.com 636d56b557167f0012353c00 finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1668109340623-8a9eec76491a1f82093f53b6d7f61f7c.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway Finding The Way with Ryan Lavarnway #37 – Bennie Fowler | Football, Mentorship, and Teammates #37 – Bennie Fowler | Football, Mentorship, and Teammates Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT 28:06 661556d72178ca0016975ea2 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/37-bennie-fowler-football-mentorship-and-teammates 661556d72178ca0016975ea2 636d56b557167f0012353c00 37-bennie-fowler-football-mentorship-and-teammates full 37 Bennie Fowler is a Superbowl 50 champion, an 8-year NFL veteran and a former Michigan State Spartan.  

 

In this episode, Bennie talks about his football career, seeking mentorship and navigating life’s ups and downs. 

     

You can learn more about Bennie on Instagram @Benniefowler1 and on Twitter @BennieFowler123 

Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway 

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]]> Bennie Fowler is a Superbowl 50 champion, an 8-year NFL veteran and a former Michigan State Spartan.  

 

In this episode, Bennie talks about his football career, seeking mentorship and navigating life’s ups and downs. 

     

You can learn more about Bennie on Instagram @Benniefowler1 and on Twitter @BennieFowler123 

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]]> #36 – Julie Kliegman | Writing, Tenacity, and Identity #36 – Julie Kliegman | Writing, Tenacity, and Identity Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT 24:59 660c16010ba19a0017b07f30 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/36-julie-kliegman-writing-tenacity-and-identity 660c16010ba19a0017b07f30 636d56b557167f0012353c00 36-julie-kliegman-writing-tenacity-and-identity full 36 Julie Kliegman is an author whose work has appeared in many major publications. Her first book, Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes, was released in March of this year.  

 

In this episode, Julie walks us through key points in her book, the inspiration behind writing it, and how she hopes it serves readers.  

 

You can learn more about Julie on Twitter @jmkliegman 

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]]> Julie Kliegman is an author whose work has appeared in many major publications. Her first book, Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes, was released in March of this year.  

 

In this episode, Julie walks us through key points in her book, the inspiration behind writing it, and how she hopes it serves readers.  

 

You can learn more about Julie on Twitter @jmkliegman 

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]]> #35 – Kathleen Quinn Votaw | The Workplace, Camelot Moments and Comparisons #35 – Kathleen Quinn Votaw | The Workplace, Camelot Moments and Comparisons Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT 34:40 6602d08f72a01e0016338327 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/35-kathleen-quinn-votaw-the-workplace-camelot-moments-and-co 6602d08f72a01e0016338327 636d56b557167f0012353c00 35-kathleen-quinn-votaw-the-workplace-camelot-moments-and-co full 35 Kathleen Quinn Votaw is a two-time author, speaker and award-winning CEO of TalenTrust.  

 

In this episode, Kathleen talks about her work as an author, building humanity in a work environment, building and focusing on Camelot moments and the comparison crisis.    

 

You can learn more about Kathleen on Twitter @ kqvotaw and Instagram @kqvotaw 

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]]> Kathleen Quinn Votaw is a two-time author, speaker and award-winning CEO of TalenTrust.  

 

In this episode, Kathleen talks about her work as an author, building humanity in a work environment, building and focusing on Camelot moments and the comparison crisis.    

 

You can learn more about Kathleen on Twitter @ kqvotaw and Instagram @kqvotaw 

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]]> #34 – Geoff Miller | Parallels, Concentrations and Communication #34 – Geoff Miller | Parallels, Concentrations and Communication Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:56 GMT 29:41 65eb7602b071920017a8438a false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/11-geoff-miller-parallels-concentrations-and-communication 65eb7602b071920017a8438a 636d56b557167f0012353c00 11-geoff-miller-parallels-concentrations-and-communication full 34 Geoff Miller a mental performance coach and founder of Winning Mind, the management consultancy focused on organizational development and performance coaching 

 

In this episode, Geoff discusses the differences between sports and business, the four channels of concentration and the different communication styles.     

 

You can learn more about Geoff on Twitter @WinningMindGEM and Instagram @dotsmillerllc 

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]]> Geoff Miller a mental performance coach and founder of Winning Mind, the management consultancy focused on organizational development and performance coaching 

 

In this episode, Geoff discusses the differences between sports and business, the four channels of concentration and the different communication styles.     

 

You can learn more about Geoff on Twitter @WinningMindGEM and Instagram @dotsmillerllc 

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]]> #33 – Adam Mendler | Connections, Individuality and Leadership #33 – Adam Mendler | Connections, Individuality and Leadership Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:22 GMT 32:20 65de20abd34c360016ce65fa false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/10-adam-mendler-connections-individuality-and-leadership 65de20abd34c360016ce65fa 636d56b557167f0012353c00 10-adam-mendler-connections-individuality-and-leadership full 33 Adam Mendler is a world-class leadership advisor, a teacher of graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA and host of Thirty Minute Mentor, the top-rated leadership podcast in which he interviews America’s top performers.    

 

In this episode, Adam shares the importance of making connections and being present, the value uniqueness holds and the core principles of leadership. 

 

You can learn more about Adam on Twitter @adammendler and on Facebook @Amendler

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]]> Adam Mendler is a world-class leadership advisor, a teacher of graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA and host of Thirty Minute Mentor, the top-rated leadership podcast in which he interviews America’s top performers.    

 

In this episode, Adam shares the importance of making connections and being present, the value uniqueness holds and the core principles of leadership. 

 

You can learn more about Adam on Twitter @adammendler and on Facebook @Amendler

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]]> #32 – Kate Good | Language, Tolerance and Recalibrating #32 – Kate Good | Language, Tolerance and Recalibrating Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:00:21 GMT 38:32 65dcf19e6dca670016bf9432 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/9-kate-good-language-tolerance-and-recalibrating 65dcf19e6dca670016bf9432 636d56b557167f0012353c00 9-kate-good-language-tolerance-and-recalibrating full 32 Kate Good is a former world-class athlete turned mental performance coach. She employs the principles and techniques used by the world's top athletes to help her clients achieve peak performance.  

 

In this episode, Kate talks about the external factors that can influence who we are, tolerance inhibiting excellence and incompletion draining your energy and stalling success.  

 

You can learn more about Kate on Instagram @kate__good 

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]]> Kate Good is a former world-class athlete turned mental performance coach. She employs the principles and techniques used by the world's top athletes to help her clients achieve peak performance.  

 

In this episode, Kate talks about the external factors that can influence who we are, tolerance inhibiting excellence and incompletion draining your energy and stalling success.  

 

You can learn more about Kate on Instagram @kate__good 

Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway 

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]]> #31 – Dr. Linda Haack | What Ifs, The Zone and Learning Styles #31 – Dr. Linda Haack | What Ifs, The Zone and Learning Styles Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:00:15 GMT 42:09 65cd24fac920920015ffaa28 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/8-dr-linda-haack-what-ifs-the-zone-and-learning-styles 65cd24fac920920015ffaa28 636d56b557167f0012353c00 8-dr-linda-haack-what-ifs-the-zone-and-learning-styles full 31 Dr. Linda Haack is a clinical psychologist, specializing in sports psychology. Throughout her career, she has worked with professional athletes, teams and top performers including surgeons, the FBI and more.  

 

In this episode, Dr. Linda Haack talks about being goal-driven as opposed to fear-driven, focusing on the moment and the different learning styles. 

 

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]]> Dr. Linda Haack is a clinical psychologist, specializing in sports psychology. Throughout her career, she has worked with professional athletes, teams and top performers including surgeons, the FBI and more.  

 

In this episode, Dr. Linda Haack talks about being goal-driven as opposed to fear-driven, focusing on the moment and the different learning styles. 

 

Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

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]]> #30 – Matt Smith | Mental Strength, Imposter Syndrome and Entrepreneurship #30 – Matt Smith | Mental Strength, Imposter Syndrome and Entrepreneurship Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:00:29 GMT 32:31 65ca8a04bb06c90016b420df false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/7-matt-smith-mental-strength-imposter-syndrome-and-entrepren 65ca8a04bb06c90016b420df 636d56b557167f0012353c00 7-matt-smith-mental-strength-imposter-syndrome-and-entrepren full 30 Matt Smith is an entrepreneur and English professional footballer playing as a striker for Salford City F.C.  

 

In this episode, Matt talks about the importance of mental strength and hard work while being a professional athlete, how he overcame imposter syndrome as an athlete and his endeavors as an entrepreneur.  

 

You can learn more about Matt on Twitter @mattjpsmith and Instagram @mattjpsmith   

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]]> Matt Smith is an entrepreneur and English professional footballer playing as a striker for Salford City F.C.  

 

In this episode, Matt talks about the importance of mental strength and hard work while being a professional athlete, how he overcame imposter syndrome as an athlete and his endeavors as an entrepreneur.  

 

You can learn more about Matt on Twitter @mattjpsmith and Instagram @mattjpsmith   

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and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

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]]> #29 - Miranda Holder | Responses, Guidance, and Inner Views #29 - Miranda Holder | Responses, Guidance, and Inner Views Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:21 GMT 22:42 6585dfde3f6ace00161ded3c false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/6-miranda-holder-responses-guidance-and-inner-views 6585dfde3f6ace00161ded3c 636d56b557167f0012353c00 6-miranda-holder-responses-guidance-and-inner-views full 29 Miranda Holder is a former endurance athlete who was on the path to the USA national rowing team. After shifting away from that path due to health concern, she turned to becoming a leadership and personal coach.


In this episode, Miranda talks about and gives examples of her narrative and somatic awareness coaching.


You can learn more about Carson on Instagram @holderleadership 

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]]> Miranda Holder is a former endurance athlete who was on the path to the USA national rowing team. After shifting away from that path due to health concern, she turned to becoming a leadership and personal coach.


In this episode, Miranda talks about and gives examples of her narrative and somatic awareness coaching.


You can learn more about Carson on Instagram @holderleadership 

Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 

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]]> #28 - Carson Tueller | Identity, Worth, and Games #28 - Carson Tueller | Identity, Worth, and Games Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:00:55 GMT 35:04 6585dd66ecedc10016140d04 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/5-carson-tueller-identity-worth-and-games 6585dd66ecedc10016140d04 636d56b557167f0012353c00 5-carson-tueller-identity-worth-and-games full 28 Carson Tueller is an active LGBTQ+ and disability advocate, motivational speaker, writer and personal coach.


In this episode, Carson talks about reframing identity, external pressures and his breakthrough past them and finding fulfilment. 


You can learn more about Carson on Instagram @carson_tueller and X @carson_tueller 

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]]> Carson Tueller is an active LGBTQ+ and disability advocate, motivational speaker, writer and personal coach.


In this episode, Carson talks about reframing identity, external pressures and his breakthrough past them and finding fulfilment. 


You can learn more about Carson on Instagram @carson_tueller and X @carson_tueller 

Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/  



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]]> #28 - Betsi Flint | Beach Volleyball, Communication and The Olympics #28 - Betsi Flint | Beach Volleyball, Communication and The Olympics Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:43 GMT 23:02 6585dd2488f900001623057a false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/4-betsi-flint-beach-volleyball-communication-and-the-olympic 6585dd2488f900001623057a 636d56b557167f0012353c00 4-betsi-flint-beach-volleyball-communication-and-the-olympic full 28 Betsi Flint is a six-time AVP Beach Doubles Volleyball Champion and mother that is currently trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 


In this episode, she talks about her introduction to beach volleyball, the importance of communication on a team and her current journey towards the Olympics.


You can keep up with Betsi on Instagram @Betsiflint


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]]> Betsi Flint is a six-time AVP Beach Doubles Volleyball Champion and mother that is currently trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 


In this episode, she talks about her introduction to beach volleyball, the importance of communication on a team and her current journey towards the Olympics.


You can keep up with Betsi on Instagram @Betsiflint


Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/  



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]]> #27- Kaitlin Sandeno | Competition, Records and Passions #27- Kaitlin Sandeno | Competition, Records and Passions Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:00:34 GMT 27:34 6585dcda129aac0016d44c35 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/3-kaitlin-sandeno-competition-records-and-passions 6585dcda129aac0016d44c35 636d56b557167f0012353c00 3-kaitlin-sandeno-competition-records-and-passions full 27 Kaitlin Sandeno was a former competitive swimmer, a two-time Olympian and a four-time Olympic medalist. She is now the national spokesperson of the Jessie Rees Foundation, a motivational speaker and sports commentator.  


In this episode, she talks about her competitive edge, the support and nurture from her parents that helped her succeed, her time at the Olympics and her life after swimming.


You can keep up with Kaitlin on Instagram @kaitlinsandeno and @KaitlinSandeno


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]]> Kaitlin Sandeno was a former competitive swimmer, a two-time Olympian and a four-time Olympic medalist. She is now the national spokesperson of the Jessie Rees Foundation, a motivational speaker and sports commentator.  


In this episode, she talks about her competitive edge, the support and nurture from her parents that helped her succeed, her time at the Olympics and her life after swimming.


You can keep up with Kaitlin on Instagram @kaitlinsandeno and @KaitlinSandeno


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]]> #26- Joelle Rabow Maletis | Ballet, Control, and Performance #26- Joelle Rabow Maletis | Ballet, Control, and Performance Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:45 GMT 26:10 65679ff66b969e0012aa616d false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/2-joelle-rabow-maletis-ballet-control-and-performance 65679ff66b969e0012aa616d 636d56b557167f0012353c00 2-joelle-rabow-maletis-ballet-control-and-performance full 26 #2-  Joelle Rabow Maletis | Ballet, Control and Performance


*WARNING: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders.* 


Joelle Rabow Maletis was a professional ballet dancer and competitive ballroom dancer for 22 years. She is now a trauma therapist, author and speaker. 


In this episode, she talks about her career as a professional dancer, her experience with having and overcoming eating disorders and her transition to becoming a therapist.


You can keep up with Joelle on Instagram @joellerabowmaletistherapy 


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]]> #2-  Joelle Rabow Maletis | Ballet, Control and Performance


*WARNING: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders.* 


Joelle Rabow Maletis was a professional ballet dancer and competitive ballroom dancer for 22 years. She is now a trauma therapist, author and speaker. 


In this episode, she talks about her career as a professional dancer, her experience with having and overcoming eating disorders and her transition to becoming a therapist.


You can keep up with Joelle on Instagram @joellerabowmaletistherapy 


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]]> #25 - Kevin Youkilis | Moneyball, Consistency, and Growth #25 - Kevin Youkilis | Moneyball, Consistency, and Growth Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:00:41 GMT 36:43 65679f05cf8e990012ed3578 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/1-kevin-youkilis-moneyball-consistency-and-growth 65679f05cf8e990012ed3578 636d56b557167f0012353c00 1-kevin-youkilis-moneyball-consistency-and-growth full 25 Kevin Youkilis is a 10-year MLB veteran, a three-time MLB All-Star and two-time World Series Champion.  


In this episode, he shares baseball stories like the origin of his nickname, “The Greek God of Walks”  and dives into the topics like leadership and individual mindset that can promote personal growth. 

 

You can keep up with Kevin on Instagram @Kevinyoukilis_ggoh and X @GreekGodofHops


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]]> Kevin Youkilis is a 10-year MLB veteran, a three-time MLB All-Star and two-time World Series Champion.  


In this episode, he shares baseball stories like the origin of his nickname, “The Greek God of Walks”  and dives into the topics like leadership and individual mindset that can promote personal growth. 

 

You can keep up with Kevin on Instagram @Kevinyoukilis_ggoh and X @GreekGodofHops


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]]> #24 - Jonathan Fader | Coaching, Listening, and Connecting #24 - Jonathan Fader | Coaching, Listening, and Connecting Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT 31:15 649aed2aac60c80011150e2b false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/15-jonathan-fader-coaching-listening-and-connecting 649aed2aac60c80011150e2b 636d56b557167f0012353c00 15-jonathan-fader-coaching-listening-and-connecting full 24 Dr. Jonathan Fader help pro athletes, firefighters, highwire walkers and everyday people develop their mental fortitude through performance coaching. His group practice, SportStrata, has also worked with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, the NY Giants, the NY Mets, and the Wallenda family.


In this episode, Dr. Fader talks about reducing internalized self-criticism, dissociation from distractions, using listening as a coaching approach, and connecting with teammates.


You can learn more about Jonathan on Instagram @jonathan_fader and Twitter @drfader

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]]> Dr. Jonathan Fader help pro athletes, firefighters, highwire walkers and everyday people develop their mental fortitude through performance coaching. His group practice, SportStrata, has also worked with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, the NY Giants, the NY Mets, and the Wallenda family.


In this episode, Dr. Fader talks about reducing internalized self-criticism, dissociation from distractions, using listening as a coaching approach, and connecting with teammates.


You can learn more about Jonathan on Instagram @jonathan_fader and Twitter @drfader

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]]> #23 - Sebastian Little | Alignment, Leadership, and Vision #23 - Sebastian Little | Alignment, Leadership, and Vision Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:33 GMT 28:06 648fa4f95dcc450011399798 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/14-sebastian-little-alignment-leadership-and-vision 648fa4f95dcc450011399798 636d56b557167f0012353c00 14-sebastian-little-alignment-leadership-and-vision full 23 Sebastian Little was a football player and psychology student at Yale and is now a leadership and performance coach. 


In this episode, Sebastian explores his healing experience from restricted self-expression, staying aligned, growing as a leader, and creating a healthy team culture.


You can learn more about Sebastian on Instagram and Twitter @iamseblittle 

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]]> Sebastian Little was a football player and psychology student at Yale and is now a leadership and performance coach. 


In this episode, Sebastian explores his healing experience from restricted self-expression, staying aligned, growing as a leader, and creating a healthy team culture.


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]]> #22 - Andrew Keily | Triathlons, Adversity, and Mindset #22 - Andrew Keily | Triathlons, Adversity, and Mindset Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT 26:10 648739974f3c100011a1693f false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/13-andrew-keily-triathlons-adversity-and-mindset 648739974f3c100011a1693f 636d56b557167f0012353c00 13-andrew-keily-triathlons-adversity-and-mindset full 22 Andrew Keily was an All-American swimmer and water polo athlete at The Ohio State University, and now is a professional Ironman racer. He’s raced over 20 Ironmans with times granting him a career-high ranking within the top 30 in the U.S. and 100 in the world.  


In this episode, Andrew discusses overcoming adversity, reforming his mindset during challenging competition, and strengthening weaknesses.


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]]> Andrew Keily was an All-American swimmer and water polo athlete at The Ohio State University, and now is a professional Ironman racer. He’s raced over 20 Ironmans with times granting him a career-high ranking within the top 30 in the U.S. and 100 in the world.  


In this episode, Andrew discusses overcoming adversity, reforming his mindset during challenging competition, and strengthening weaknesses.


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]]> #21 - Dan Grunfeld | Legacy, Perspectives, and Balance #21 - Dan Grunfeld | Legacy, Perspectives, and Balance Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:04:20 GMT 30:57 647f59045ac7e90011b06268 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/12-dan-grunfeld-legacy-perspectives-and-balance 647f59045ac7e90011b06268 636d56b557167f0012353c00 12-dan-grunfeld-legacy-perspectives-and-balance full 21 Dan Grunfeld was an All-American at Stanford, a professional basketball player in the European leagues for eight years, and is now an accomplished writer whose publications can be found on Sports Illustrated, The Jerusalem Post, and NBC News. He has most recently published his book Grace of the Game, The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream. 


In this episode, Dan talks about the power of sports, perspectives approaching goals, and finding the balance between pushing yourself to the limit and enjoyment.   


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]]> Dan Grunfeld was an All-American at Stanford, a professional basketball player in the European leagues for eight years, and is now an accomplished writer whose publications can be found on Sports Illustrated, The Jerusalem Post, and NBC News. He has most recently published his book Grace of the Game, The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream. 


In this episode, Dan talks about the power of sports, perspectives approaching goals, and finding the balance between pushing yourself to the limit and enjoyment.   


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]]> #20 - Michelle MACE Curran | Courage, Habits, and Failure #20 - Michelle MACE Curran | Courage, Habits, and Failure Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:36 GMT 27:32 647604d258dd560010cc5c0c false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/11-michelle-mace-curran-courage-habits-and-failure 647604d258dd560010cc5c0c 636d56b557167f0012353c00 11-michelle-mace-curran-courage-habits-and-failure full 20 Michelle Curran flew in the Air Force for thirteen years, was a major and has received an Air Medal and an Air Force Commodification medal. Today, she is an motivational speaker and author. 


In this episode, Michelle talks about trying new things, inspiring underrepresented people, relying on good habits and accepting failure. 


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]]> Michelle Curran flew in the Air Force for thirteen years, was a major and has received an Air Medal and an Air Force Commodification medal. Today, she is an motivational speaker and author. 


In this episode, Michelle talks about trying new things, inspiring underrepresented people, relying on good habits and accepting failure. 


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]]> #19 - Stu Singer | Maturity, Principles, and Self-Awareness #19 - Stu Singer | Maturity, Principles, and Self-Awareness Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:39 GMT 35:19 6435d6b7960db800114715cd false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/10-stu-singer 6435d6b7960db800114715cd 636d56b557167f0012353c00 10-stu-singer full 19 Stuart Singer is a sports psychology consultant who has worked with a number of collegiate basketball athletes, as well as NBA and WNBA players.


In this episode, Stu talks about the connection between mentality and maturity, the three core principles he teaches every athlete, and the practice of mindfulness. 


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]]> Stuart Singer is a sports psychology consultant who has worked with a number of collegiate basketball athletes, as well as NBA and WNBA players.


In this episode, Stu talks about the connection between mentality and maturity, the three core principles he teaches every athlete, and the practice of mindfulness. 


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]]> #18 - Alex Auerbach | Overachievement, Media, and Maximization #18 - Alex Auerbach | Overachievement, Media, and Maximization Tue, 16 May 2023 15:00:33 GMT 35:05 6435d641f1bd8300114081a2 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/9-alex-auerbach 6435d641f1bd8300114081a2 636d56b557167f0012353c00 9-alex-auerbach full 18 Alex Auerbach is a licensed counseling and sports psychologist, board-certified mental performance consultant, and the current senior director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors. 


In this episode, Alex talks about the beginning of his career in sports psychology, insecure overachievement, the impact of our environment on our performance, and the truth behind maximizing performance. 


You can learn more about Alex on Instagram @alexauerbachphd and Twitter @AlexAuerbachPhD

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]]> Alex Auerbach is a licensed counseling and sports psychologist, board-certified mental performance consultant, and the current senior director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors. 


In this episode, Alex talks about the beginning of his career in sports psychology, insecure overachievement, the impact of our environment on our performance, and the truth behind maximizing performance. 


You can learn more about Alex on Instagram @alexauerbachphd and Twitter @AlexAuerbachPhD

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]]> #17 - Joanna Lohman | Failure, Authenticity, and Values #17 - Joanna Lohman | Failure, Authenticity, and Values Tue, 09 May 2023 15:00:21 GMT 31:39 6435d5f658d0b200119565d5 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/8-joanna-lohman 6435d5f658d0b200119565d5 636d56b557167f0012353c00 8-joanna-lohman full 17 Joanna Lohman is a retired soccer player, civil rights activist, advocate for equality and current keynote speaker. 


In this episode, Joanna talks about the benefits of failure, discovering her most authentic self, her definition of success, and the importance of understanding your values. 


You can learn more about Joanna on Instagram @joannalohman15 and Twitter @JoannaLohman

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]]> Joanna Lohman is a retired soccer player, civil rights activist, advocate for equality and current keynote speaker. 


In this episode, Joanna talks about the benefits of failure, discovering her most authentic self, her definition of success, and the importance of understanding your values. 


You can learn more about Joanna on Instagram @joannalohman15 and Twitter @JoannaLohman

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]]> #16 - Joshua Short | Hope, Sacrifices, and Hustle #16 - Joshua Short | Hope, Sacrifices, and Hustle Tue, 02 May 2023 15:00:41 GMT 44:00 6435d58b960db8001146dee9 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/joshua-short-hope-sacrifices-and-hustle 6435d58b960db8001146dee9 636d56b557167f0012353c00 joshua-short-hope-sacrifices-and-hustle full 16 Joshua Short is a two-time Emmy-winning reporter and current news anchor for FOX31 Denver. 


In this episode, Joshua talks about beating the odds, what it means to make sacrifices, and the hustle he had to achieve his goals. 


You can learn more about Joshua on Instagram @Joshuaishort, Tik Tok @Joshshortnews, and Twitter @JoshuashortTV 

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]]> Joshua Short is a two-time Emmy-winning reporter and current news anchor for FOX31 Denver. 


In this episode, Joshua talks about beating the odds, what it means to make sacrifices, and the hustle he had to achieve his goals. 


You can learn more about Joshua on Instagram @Joshuaishort, Tik Tok @Joshshortnews, and Twitter @JoshuashortTV 

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]]> #15 - Peter Moylan | Baseball, Mindset, and Second Chances #15 - Peter Moylan | Baseball, Mindset, and Second Chances Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:00:13 GMT 26:22 640a608c09d94b0011d76107 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/6-peter-moylan-baseball-mindset-and-second-chances 640a608c09d94b0011d76107 636d56b557167f0012353c00 6-peter-moylan-baseball-mindset-and-second-chances full 15 Peter Moylan is an Australian former professional baseball player, podcaster, broadcaster and manager of the Melbourne Aces. 


In this episode, Peter talks about his professional baseball career and the mindset shift that set him up for his second chance at success.


You can learn more about Peter on Instagram @Petermoylan and Twitter @PeterMoylan Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

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]]> Peter Moylan is an Australian former professional baseball player, podcaster, broadcaster and manager of the Melbourne Aces. 


In this episode, Peter talks about his professional baseball career and the mindset shift that set him up for his second chance at success.


You can learn more about Peter on Instagram @Petermoylan and Twitter @PeterMoylan Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

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]]> #14 - Amobi Okugo | Soccer, UCLA, and Planning #14 - Amobi Okugo | Soccer, UCLA, and Planning Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:32 GMT 23:49 640a600509d94b0011d748af false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/5-amobi-okugo-soccer-ucla-and-planning 640a600509d94b0011d748af 636d56b557167f0012353c00 5-amobi-okugo-soccer-ucla-and-planning full 14 Amobi Okugo is a Major League Soccer player, Olympian, content creator and entrepreneur. He has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 for his countless achievements and consults athletes, brands and companies to leverage on their skills.


In this episode, Amobi talks about the start of his soccer career, his experience with going pro and how he plans for success. 


You can learn more about Amobi on Instagram @Amobisays, Twitter @Amobisays and on @Amobisays Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

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]]> Amobi Okugo is a Major League Soccer player, Olympian, content creator and entrepreneur. He has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 for his countless achievements and consults athletes, brands and companies to leverage on their skills.


In this episode, Amobi talks about the start of his soccer career, his experience with going pro and how he plans for success. 


You can learn more about Amobi on Instagram @Amobisays, Twitter @Amobisays and on @Amobisays Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway

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]]> #13 - Ryan Leaf | NFL, Mentality, and Service #13 - Ryan Leaf | NFL, Mentality, and Service Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:00:32 GMT 50:46 640a5f485452ad0011f2e697 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/4-ryan-leaf-nfl-mentality-and-service 640a5f485452ad0011f2e697 636d56b557167f0012353c00 4-ryan-leaf-nfl-mentality-and-service full 13 Ryan Leaf was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a quarterback at Washington State University and the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. After his short NFL career, he faced numerous struggles with substance abuse and the legal system, but has since bounced back and is currently a keynote speaker, who shares his inspiring story with others. 


In this episode, Ryan talks about the start of his football career, how his negative mentality led to the end of his NFL career, the darkest period of his life and how his life has changed after he focused on being of service to others.


You can learn more about Leaf on Instagram @RyanDLeaf and Twitter @RyanDLeaf

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]]> Ryan Leaf was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a quarterback at Washington State University and the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. After his short NFL career, he faced numerous struggles with substance abuse and the legal system, but has since bounced back and is currently a keynote speaker, who shares his inspiring story with others. 


In this episode, Ryan talks about the start of his football career, how his negative mentality led to the end of his NFL career, the darkest period of his life and how his life has changed after he focused on being of service to others.


You can learn more about Leaf on Instagram @RyanDLeaf and Twitter @RyanDLeaf

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]]> #12 - Ruben Gonzalez | Olympics, Courage, and Success #12 - Ruben Gonzalez | Olympics, Courage, and Success Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:00:18 GMT 31:11 640a5c9cda8bfa00110a057e false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/3-ruben-gonzalez-olympics-courage-and-success 640a5c9cda8bfa00110a057e 636d56b557167f0012353c00 3-ruben-gonzalez-olympics-courage-and-success full 12 Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Olympian, a motivational speaker and a best-selling author. He holds the record for being the first athlete to compete in four different Winter Olympics in four different decades.


In this episode, Ruben talks about his experience in the Olympics, what it means to have the courage to succeed and visualizing the success you want.


You can learn more about Ruben on Instagram @Thelugeman and Twitter @TheLugeMan

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]]> Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Olympian, a motivational speaker and a best-selling author. He holds the record for being the first athlete to compete in four different Winter Olympics in four different decades.


In this episode, Ruben talks about his experience in the Olympics, what it means to have the courage to succeed and visualizing the success you want.


You can learn more about Ruben on Instagram @Thelugeman and Twitter @TheLugeMan

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]]> #11- Jake Olson | Football, Inspiration, and Faith #11- Jake Olson | Football, Inspiration, and Faith Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:00:55 GMT 31:36 640a56ad5452ad0011f14b03 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/2-jake-olson-football-inspiration-and-faith 640a56ad5452ad0011f14b03 636d56b557167f0012353c00 2-jake-olson-football-inspiration-and-faith full 11 Jake Olson was the first blind Division I football player and is now a motivational speaker, author and founder of Out of Sight Faith, the foundation dedicated to providing technology to blind schoolchildren.


In this episode, Jake talks about everyday obstacles, his story and what it means to inspire others.


You can learn more about Jake on Instagram @Jakeolson61 and Twitter @JakeOlson61

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]]> Jake Olson was the first blind Division I football player and is now a motivational speaker, author and founder of Out of Sight Faith, the foundation dedicated to providing technology to blind schoolchildren.


In this episode, Jake talks about everyday obstacles, his story and what it means to inspire others.


You can learn more about Jake on Instagram @Jakeolson61 and Twitter @JakeOlson61

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]]> #10 - Ian Kinsler | Accountability, Setbacks, and Doubts #10 - Ian Kinsler | Accountability, Setbacks, and Doubts Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:00:31 GMT 30:20 640a54b2ceb41e0011edb4dc false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/1-ian-kinsler-accountability-setbacks-and-doubts 640a54b2ceb41e0011edb4dc 636d56b557167f0012353c00 1-ian-kinsler-accountability-setbacks-and-doubts full 10 Ian Kinsler is a 14-year major league veteran second baseman, as well as a four-time baseball all-star, two-time gold glover, World Series Champion, World Baseball Classic champion, Olympian and Texas Ranger Hall of Famer.


In this episode, Ian talks about having a competitive mindset, earning respect in the field, the rocky path to success and overcoming setbacks. 


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]]> Ian Kinsler is a 14-year major league veteran second baseman, as well as a four-time baseball all-star, two-time gold glover, World Series Champion, World Baseball Classic champion, Olympian and Texas Ranger Hall of Famer.


In this episode, Ian talks about having a competitive mindset, earning respect in the field, the rocky path to success and overcoming setbacks. 


You can learn more about Ian Kinsler on Instagram @i.kinsler3

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]]> #9 - Leah Amico |Failure, Confidence, and Accountability #9 - Leah Amico |Failure, Confidence, and Accountability Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:13:38 GMT 19:25 63c5b1022ec7b80011513ca2 false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/9-dj-eidson 63c5b1022ec7b80011513ca2 636d56b557167f0012353c00 9-dj-eidson full 9 Leah Amico is a three-time USA Olympic softball gold medalist, two-time world champion, national softball Hall of Famer, and three-time Academic All American. She’s currently a professional speaker and host of her own podcast “The Gold Standard”.


In this episode, Leah talks about her college softball recruitment experience, how to deal with failure, the importance of confidence in achieving your goals, and being a good teammate.


You can learn more about Leah on Twitter @leah20usa and Instagram @leah.amico

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]]> Leah Amico is a three-time USA Olympic softball gold medalist, two-time world champion, national softball Hall of Famer, and three-time Academic All American. She’s currently a professional speaker and host of her own podcast “The Gold Standard”.


In this episode, Leah talks about her college softball recruitment experience, how to deal with failure, the importance of confidence in achieving your goals, and being a good teammate.


You can learn more about Leah on Twitter @leah20usa and Instagram @leah.amico

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]]> #8 - Jackie Insinger | Authenticity, The Platinum Rule, and Laughter #8 - Jackie Insinger | Authenticity, The Platinum Rule, and Laughter Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:15:59 GMT 19:08 63b83baa1043e00011bcd12c false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 63b83baa1043e00011bcd12c 636d56b557167f0012353c00 8-jackie-insinger-authenticity-the-platinum-rule-and-laughte full 8 Jackie Insinger is a psychologist with over two decades of experience coaching leaders through her positive framework, Platinum Leadership. She is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Harvard Business Review Advisory Board and is also a best-selling author.


In this episode, Jackie talks about authenticity, treating others the way they want to be treated, taking incremental steps towards your goal, and knowing the importance of laughter in your life.


You can learn more about Jackie on Twitter @Jackieinsinger and Instagram @Insingerjackie

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]]> Jackie Insinger is a psychologist with over two decades of experience coaching leaders through her positive framework, Platinum Leadership. She is an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Harvard Business Review Advisory Board and is also a best-selling author.


In this episode, Jackie talks about authenticity, treating others the way they want to be treated, taking incremental steps towards your goal, and knowing the importance of laughter in your life.


You can learn more about Jackie on Twitter @Jackieinsinger and Instagram @Insingerjackie

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]]> #7 Trey Phills | Success, Social Media, and Role Models #7 Trey Phills | Success, Social Media, and Role Models Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:05:33 GMT 15:30 63b4463f938ea90011717d23 false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 63b4463f938ea90011717d23 636d56b557167f0012353c00 7-trey-phills-success-social-media-and-role-models full 7 Trey Phills is a two-time Ivy League Basketball Champion and professional basketball player with over 800k followers on TikTok. After he tore his Achilles five games into the 2021-2022 season, he began to share his rehabilitation journey in an honest, inspiring, and motivating way.


In this episode, Trey shares how he had to redefine what “success” meant to him and how he uses social media to be the role model he wishes he had as a kid.

You can learn more about Trey on Twitter @TTphillss,  Instagram @Tphills, and TikTok @Tphills

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]]> Trey Phills is a two-time Ivy League Basketball Champion and professional basketball player with over 800k followers on TikTok. After he tore his Achilles five games into the 2021-2022 season, he began to share his rehabilitation journey in an honest, inspiring, and motivating way.


In this episode, Trey shares how he had to redefine what “success” meant to him and how he uses social media to be the role model he wishes he had as a kid.

You can learn more about Trey on Twitter @TTphillss,  Instagram @Tphills, and TikTok @Tphills

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]]> #6 - Nick Rickles | Motivation, Leadership, and Destiny #6 - Nick Rickles | Motivation, Leadership, and Destiny Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:14:11 GMT 18:19 63a0a246fff9190011e3862c false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 63a0a246fff9190011e3862c 636d56b557167f0012353c00 6-nick-rickles-motivation-leadership-and-destiny full 6 Nick Rickles was a professional baseball player for ten years. He was an All-State Baseball Player, a Division I All-American player, and an Olympian for Team Israel.


In this episode, Nick talks about how he turns negative experiences into motivation, the importance of paying it forward, and controlling your own destiny.


You can learn more about Nick on Twitter @NickRickles and Instagram @Nrickles

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]]> Nick Rickles was a professional baseball player for ten years. He was an All-State Baseball Player, a Division I All-American player, and an Olympian for Team Israel.


In this episode, Nick talks about how he turns negative experiences into motivation, the importance of paying it forward, and controlling your own destiny.


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]]> #5- Matt Bouldin | Obsession, Teammates, and Coaches #5- Matt Bouldin | Obsession, Teammates, and Coaches Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:00:39 GMT 20:10 63937a480b13a8001063b880 false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 63937a480b13a8001063b880 636d56b557167f0012353c00 5-matt-bouldin-obsession-teammates-and-coaches full 5 Matt Bouldin was named Mr. Colorado Basketball, West Coast Conference Player of the Year, and NBA G League Finals MVP. A former teammate of NBA superstars Steph Curry and Blake Griffin, Matt aims to make a positive impact everywhere he goes.


In this episode, Matt talks about what it means to be a good teammate, how he overcame injuries in his career, and what makes coaches great.


You can learn more about Matt on Twitter @Mattbouldin15 and Instagram @Mattbouldin15

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]]> Matt Bouldin was named Mr. Colorado Basketball, West Coast Conference Player of the Year, and NBA G League Finals MVP. A former teammate of NBA superstars Steph Curry and Blake Griffin, Matt aims to make a positive impact everywhere he goes.


In this episode, Matt talks about what it means to be a good teammate, how he overcame injuries in his career, and what makes coaches great.


You can learn more about Matt on Twitter @Mattbouldin15 and Instagram @Mattbouldin15

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]]> #4- Jordan Fliegel | Balance, Connections, and Value #4- Jordan Fliegel | Balance, Connections, and Value Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:09 GMT 24:34 638e5681ac0ab6001265e354 false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 638e5681ac0ab6001265e354 636d56b557167f0012353c00 4-jordan-fliegel-balance-connections-and-value full 4 Jordan Fliegel is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Since his playing days, he has taken what he learned about teamwork and leadership as an athlete to build and invest in multiple million dollar companies in the sports industry.


In this episode, Jordan talks about leading with balance, connecting before directing, and the importance of valuing people.

 

You can learn more about Jordan on Twitter @Jordanfliegel and Instagram @Jordanfliegel

 

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]]> Jordan Fliegel is a former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Since his playing days, he has taken what he learned about teamwork and leadership as an athlete to build and invest in multiple million dollar companies in the sports industry.


In this episode, Jordan talks about leading with balance, connecting before directing, and the importance of valuing people.

 

You can learn more about Jordan on Twitter @Jordanfliegel and Instagram @Jordanfliegel

 

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]]> #3 - Ryan Harris | Discomfort, Improvement, and Failure #3 - Ryan Harris | Discomfort, Improvement, and Failure Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:00:30 GMT 20:24 63853d5e37b6d400115b8145 false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 63853d5e37b6d400115b8145 636d56b557167f0012353c00 3-ryan-harris-discomfort-improvement-and-failure full 3 Ryan Harris was a standout offensive lineman at Notre Dame before becoming a ten-year NFL vet and Super Bowl champion. He more recently has become a motivational speaker, a number-one-selling author, and sports broadcaster. 

 

In this episode, Ryan talks about seeking discomfort, the drive for personal improvement, and reframing failure.


You can learn more about Ryan on Twitter @Salaams_from_68 and Instagram @Ryanharris_68

 

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]]> Ryan Harris was a standout offensive lineman at Notre Dame before becoming a ten-year NFL vet and Super Bowl champion. He more recently has become a motivational speaker, a number-one-selling author, and sports broadcaster. 

 

In this episode, Ryan talks about seeking discomfort, the drive for personal improvement, and reframing failure.


You can learn more about Ryan on Twitter @Salaams_from_68 and Instagram @Ryanharris_68

 

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]]> #2- Cody Decker | Baseball, Burnout, and Entertainment #2- Cody Decker | Baseball, Burnout, and Entertainment Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:30 GMT 23:27 6376a2905e7f5000117fd5b4 true https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 6376a2905e7f5000117fd5b4 636d56b557167f0012353c00 cody-decker full 2 Cody Decker ranks 7th on the all-time home run list at UCLA. In 2009 he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the First Year Player Draft, and he is now a well-known radio and tv personality.


In this episode, Cody talks about the beginning of his love for baseball, his experience with burnout, and the transition he made from baseball into the entertainment industry. 


You can learn more about Cody on Twitter @Decker6 and Instagram @Antiherobaseball

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]]> Cody Decker ranks 7th on the all-time home run list at UCLA. In 2009 he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the First Year Player Draft, and he is now a well-known radio and tv personality.


In this episode, Cody talks about the beginning of his love for baseball, his experience with burnout, and the transition he made from baseball into the entertainment industry. 


You can learn more about Cody on Twitter @Decker6 and Instagram @Antiherobaseball

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]]> #1 - Jimmer Fredette | Mindset, Goals, and Responsibility #1 - Jimmer Fredette | Mindset, Goals, and Responsibility Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:01 GMT 22:24 636e711560f7ba00123d2a65 false https://ryanlavarnway.com/ 636e711560f7ba00123d2a65 636d56b557167f0012353c00 jimmer-fredette full 1 Jimmer Fredette was named 2011 NCAA Division I Player of the Year after winning the scoring title and before being the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft. He has played 6 seasons in the NBA and 4 seasons (so far) in the Chinese Basketball League next year.


In this podcast Jimmer talks about how he developed his fearless mindset, setting goals, and taking responsibility for his own mindset.


You can learn more about Jimmer on Twitter @Jimmerfredettte and Instagram @jimmerfredette_32


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]]> Jimmer Fredette was named 2011 NCAA Division I Player of the Year after winning the scoring title and before being the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft. He has played 6 seasons in the NBA and 4 seasons (so far) in the Chinese Basketball League next year.


In this podcast Jimmer talks about how he developed his fearless mindset, setting goals, and taking responsibility for his own mindset.


You can learn more about Jimmer on Twitter @Jimmerfredettte and Instagram @jimmerfredette_32


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]]> Finding the Way with Ryan Lavarnway Finding the Way with Ryan Lavarnway Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:42:09 GMT 1:31 636fc125bfd4d7001236851c false https://shows.acast.com/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway/episodes/finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway 636fc125bfd4d7001236851c 636d56b557167f0012353c00 finding-the-way-with-ryan-lavarnway Trailer Season 1 trailer Ryan Lavarnway has played ten seasons of Major League Baseball, starred on Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and was a key player for Israel in the 2020 Olympics. On paper his career seems like a success, but it has been anything but smooth sailing. He has been called up and sent down from the major leagues 26 times. His drive to keep up the fight is why he has found so much success on the field. The grind never stops and neither does he.  

 

Ryan refuses to believe that the success of sports stars and Olympians is purely physical talent or God given ability. He thinks the biggest differentiator is what happens between the ears. In ‘Finding the Way’ he is talking to the best of the best to learn how they win their own internal battles to get the best out of themselves on and off the field. 

 

Every Tuesday tune in to hear Ryan’s interviews with elite athletes and mindset coaches to learn about what makes them tick and how they have overcome obstacles in their own careers on their way to finding success.

 

Learn more about Ryan at https://ryanlavarnway.com/


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]]> Ryan Lavarnway has played ten seasons of Major League Baseball, starred on Team Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and was a key player for Israel in the 2020 Olympics. On paper his career seems like a success, but it has been anything but smooth sailing. He has been called up and sent down from the major leagues 26 times. His drive to keep up the fight is why he has found so much success on the field. The grind never stops and neither does he.  

 

Ryan refuses to believe that the success of sports stars and Olympians is purely physical talent or God given ability. He thinks the biggest differentiator is what happens between the ears. In ‘Finding the Way’ he is talking to the best of the best to learn how they win their own internal battles to get the best out of themselves on and off the field. 

 

Every Tuesday tune in to hear Ryan’s interviews with elite athletes and mindset coaches to learn about what makes them tick and how they have overcome obstacles in their own careers on their way to finding success.

 

Learn more about Ryan at https://ryanlavarnway.com/


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