Playing Injured
Playing Injured is the podcast for men who want to grow stronger in every area of life. Every man faces challenges, setbacks, and unseen battles, and how we respond defines the kind of men we become.
Hosted by Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy, entrepreneurs and former collegiate athletes, Playing Injured ranks in the top 2% of podcasts globally with over 140 episodes.
Every man plays injured spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially. Playing Injured is built on these five dimensions, exploring what it means to keep showing up and growing stronger through life’s tough seasons with raw stories, expert guests, and grounded conversations.
Josh and Mason equip men with the mindset, tools, and stories to build resilience, lead with strength, and thrive even when life feels like they’re playing injured.
Episodes
150 episodes
Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck (And What They’re Missing) | Ben Robins (EP 150)
If your life looks perfect on paper but feels strangely hollow, this conversation will hit home. We sit down with coach Ben Robbins, who rose fast in a global consultancy and realized the wins felt thinner with each promotion. Instead of doubli...
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54:28
From Wounds To Worth: Building Your Emotional Support System | Jonathan Aslay (EP 149)
The chase for status is loud. The quiet work of self-worth is louder. We sit down with midlife self-love coach Jonathan Ashley to unpack how men can build genuine confidence without the scoreboard—by caring for the “emotional six-year-old” insi...
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45:09
Sustainable Weight Loss Starts When You Change How You Think | Dr. Pavi Kundhal (EP 148)
Want weight loss that actually lasts? We sit down with Dr. Pavy Cannall, a surgeon with nearly two decades of experience, to unpack why the breakthrough most people need isn’t a new meal plan—it’s a new mindset. From identity shifts to social p...
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44:33
Hypnotherapist on Rewiring The Subconscious & Ending Self-Sabotage | Matt Johnson (EP 145)
What if your biggest breakthroughs aren’t blocked by willpower, but by old code running in the background? We sit down with hypnotherapist and NLP coach Matt Johnson to map the invisible forces that shape behavior—childhood imprints, nervous sy...
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51:08
From CNN Editor on How Writing Can Be a Way to Heal & Build Self-Awareness | John Dedakis (EP 144)
What if a pen could make fear honest, grief bearable, and confidence repeatable? That’s the thread we pull with John Dedakis—former White House correspondent, longtime CNN editor, award-winning novelist, and daily journaler—who maps a clear rou...
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49:31
Better Men, Better Leaders (LIVE Episode) (EP 143)
What if the world’s version of success is keeping you from the life you actually want? We gather a banker, a doctor, an engineer, and a founder to unpack a different playbook—one that prizes character, family systems, and time freedom over titl...
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Former Special Forces Soldier & Ex-MMA Athlete on Energy Management, Sleep, and Peak Performance | Tim Thomas (EP 142)
Feeling like your life is stuck on power-saver mode? Former Special Forces soldier, ex–MMA athlete, and Breathwork in Bed creator Tim Thomas joins us to share how authenticity, sleep...
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1:37:33
Mental Strength: The Key to Peak Performance | Gary Kupik (EP 141)
Gary Kupik, an international speaker and mental performance coach, reveals how we can unlock peak performance by strengthening our minds just as athletes train their bodies. He shares a powerful framework for building an ironclad mindset that c...
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40:16
The Power of Sobriety: Reclaiming Joy Without Alcohol | Lauren Fay (EP 140)
Lauren Fay joins us to share her transformative journey to sobriety and how living alcohol-free has allowed her to create the life of her dreams. With 7.5 years of sobriety under her belt, Lauren discusses how removing alcohol from her life gav...
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Forgiveness: The Power of Letting Go | Catherine Giovanni (EP 139)
Catherine Giovanni shares her powerful forgiveness system that transforms mental health by releasing people from our thoughts and reclaiming our authentic power. She teaches the step-by-step process of forgiveness, explaining how to start with ...
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42:28
Former Professional Football Player: Redefining Success and Choosing Effort Over Results | Quinn Magnuson (EP 138)
Former professional football player Quinn Magnuson shares his journey from playing through multiple injuries to founding the Effort Over Results movement and coaching high performers. We explore how accountability to teammates drives athletes t...
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46:44
Finding Your Authentic Self: A Journey Through Healing | Kerie Logan (EP 137)
Therapist and hypnotherapist Kerie Logan joins us to explore how our core wounds form and shape our adult relationships. We dive deep into understanding the role of consciousness in healing trauma and manifesting the life we truly want....
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1:00:42
Bouncing Back: How Resilience Shapes an Extraordinary Life W/ Andrew Matthews (EP 136)
Australian author Andrew Matthews transformed his understanding of happiness after discovering that the happiest people he knew faced bigger challenges than he did, inspiring his journey to help others cultivate resilience and joy regardless of...
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59:17
Money Mindset Expert: What Your Finances Say About You | Pericles Rellas (EP 135)
Our relationship with money directly mirrors our relationship with ourselves. Money mindset expert Pericles Rellas shares how shifting our thoughts about money can transform our financial reality and overall wellbeing.• Money functions ...
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1:03:00
Owning Your Worth: Stop Shrinking Yourself for Others w/ Alan Lazaros (EP 134)
Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University, joins Josh to explore the complex journey of self-acceptance and how our strengths can paradoxically create social challenges. Through personal stories and psychological insights, they uncover why suc...
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46:11
A Guide to Authentic Living w/ Kevin Palmieri (EP 133)
Kevin Palmieri shares his journey from external success that left him empty to building a life of authentic growth and fulfillment through consistent boundaries. The founder and host of the Next Level University podcast reveals how organizing h...
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47:51
Self-acceptance, and Managing Your Ego with Jem Fuller (EP 132)
Conscious communication is the foundation of a fulfilling life, transforming our relationship with ourselves and everyone around us. Jim Fuller shares wisdom on living in the present moment, practicing self-acceptance, and understanding the ego...
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47:28
The Power of Self Talk: Changing The Stories That Shape You w/ Marianne Renner (EP 131)
Marianne Renner shares powerful insights on how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and limit our potential. She explains how our self-talk becomes habitual thought patterns that form our belief systems, often unconsciously sabotagi...
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44:02
Embracing Discomfort: The Path to True Happiness w/ Kim Egel (EP 130)
This episode highlights the importance of embracing the journey of self-discovery while navigating societal pressures. Kim Egel elucidates the distinction between being stuck and being scared, urging listeners to confront their fears and pursue...
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43:46
Redefining Identity and Embracing Self-Compassion with Samantha Harte (EP 129)
Samantha Harte shares her transformative journey from identity crisis and addiction to embracing authenticity and self-forgiveness. Through personal stories, she explores the power of action and healing in overcoming cultural conditioning and i...
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58:40
Breaking Barriers: The Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs w/ Mason Eddy & Frank Nyantekyi (EP 128)
A powerful conversation unfolds around the themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the drive to create a meaningful life. Frank Nyantekyi shares his journey from Ghana to the U.S., the impact of family on his career choices, and the importanc...
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40:04
Embracing the 2% Rule for Transformational Change with Kundan Kumar (EP 127)
Kudan Kumar challenges conventional leadership roles by embracing an "Anti-CEO" approach that prioritizes people over profits, emphasizing a balanced design of life through his Six Pillars framework. The episode discusses the importance of self...
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42:58
Rediscovering Mindfulness: Transforming Identity and Embracing Growth with Jonah Primo (EP 126)
Finding stillness amidst chaos is a powerful form of mindfulness that can transform pain into purpose. Jonah Primo shares his personal journey of resilience and self-discovery, emphasizing that awareness, rather than relaxation, is the true ess...
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