The Impossible Podcast
Welcome to The Impossible, the official podcast of Impossible Performance, where we explore humanity in the Face of Impossible challenge. Our hosts Matt Hill and Austin Douglas are both cancer survivors who have faced The Impossible through near death experience, disease, PTSD, and addiction. Since overcoming these challenges, they now use the principles they learned from these difficult experiences to Be Impossible and Do the Impossible in business and athletics. Join us as we hear stories of those who have Faced the Impossible and learn how you can Be Impossible, building a version of yourself who is capable of overcoming any challenge you face...capable of Doing the Impossible!
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Thank you for listening and as always... Be Impossible
The Impossible Podcast
Building Identity Through Community: Sobriety, 100lb Weight Loss & Unbreakable Habits | Riss Mullen
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In this raw, no-holds-barred episode of The Impossible Performance Podcast, host Matthew Hill dives deep with iss Mullen — 485 days sober, 100+ pounds down in 18 months, and the powerhouse behind Cowboy Up Wellness — on how community shapes your identity, fuels massive transformations, and unlocks your untapped potential.
From ditching toxic bar scenes to building sober tribes and gym crews that rewrite your story, Riss shares her unfiltered journey of turning autopilot survival into intentional excellence. We break down why community isn't just support — it's the fire that forges your impossible self, especially when self-love runs low.
You'll discover:
• The identity hack that made sobriety stick: Shifting from "trying" to "I AM" through daily habits like 4:15 AM wake-ups and journaling affirmations
• How to leverage community as a positive driver — from evolutionary tribes to modern mentorship on platforms like Skool
• Real talk on potential as responsibility: Why pursuing your passion isn't optional when it impacts your family, team, and world
• Building confidence with an "undeniable stack of proof" — excellence as a habit, not a one-off (shoutout Aristotle and Marcus Aurelius)
• Family rituals that build unbreakable bonds: Weekly meals as acts of love, teaching kids healthy habits, and turning the kitchen into your hearth
If you're battling addiction, chasing weight loss, leading a team, or just ready to stop surviving and start thriving in community — this episode hits hard with actionable mindset tools to own your narrative.
Thank you for listening, and as always… Be Impossible!
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