The Threshold Lab
The Threshold Lab is where “aha” moments and insights go to lift weights. Each episode cracks open a fundamental principle from the world of high performance and aims to transform how you think, work, and lead. Think of it like unlocking a door you’ve passed a hundred times, only to find it opens into a whole new way of thinking. If you're into mindset, growth, and the occasional mental mic drop, you're in the right lab.
Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.
Podcasting since 2025 • 132 episodes
The Threshold Lab
Latest Episodes
Getting Over vs. Getting Through
We often talk about “getting over” hard moments, but what if the real growth comes from "getting through" them? In this episode, we explore the process of moving through discomfort in the form of pain, transitions, and uncertainty. It's a remin...
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Episode 132
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4:54
The Psychology of Buy-In: From Rolexes to Relationships
This episode unpacks the shared psychology behind consumer choices and buying-in to a leader's influence. We examine the psychology of buy-in and why status matters, how trust forms, and what the best coaches do to connect both.
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Episode 131
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4:26
What Game Are You Playing?
Inspired by a Naval Ravikant quote that differentiates status games vs. natural games, this episode examines how that distinction shows up on a daily basis in all our lives. In this episode, we explore how to recognize which game you’r...
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Episode 130
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6:41
Drownproofing
In Navy SEAL training, there’s a brutal exercise called drownproofing. Your hands and feet are bound, you’re dropped into deep water and told to survive for five minutes. The harder you fight, the faster you sink. The key to surviving ...
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Episode 129
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5:58
How Social Support Shapes Our Brain
One of the most precious gifts you can extend to others is your presence. In this episode, we explore stories of human connection, from an unexpected moment of silence on Theo Von's podcast to a daycare teacher who helped a child breathe and ca...
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Episode 128
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5:53
