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Thrivecast

Thrivecast

By Clay Frost

Join host, Clay Frost, and his guests to better understand the work that it takes to deliberately design a life where you can thrive in any situation and through any obstacle.

Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, an entrepreneur, or anything in between, Thrivecast is here to share insights to help you master your mindset and to keep you thriving daily!
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Thrivecast 001 - What Thriving Means To Me!

ThrivecastNov 04, 2020

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Thrivecast 037 x James H. Davis III - Thriving at OTE

Thrivecast 037 x James H. Davis III - Thriving at OTE

For those of you who don't know OTE is a new sports league that takes the world’s most talented young basketball players and gives them a better pathway to becoming professional athletes! James heads their performance coaching and helps all of the OTE players develop athletically and physically. He and I talk about part of his life journey from his own athletic career to finding his purpose as a professional.

Jun 10, 202229:29
Thrivecast 036 x Scott Barringer - Thriving in the Majors

Thrivecast 036 x Scott Barringer - Thriving in the Majors

Scott and I talk about what it takes to thrive in the MLB and what it looks like for athletes battling with injuries. Take a listen!

Dec 06, 202134:11
Thrivecast 035 x Rich Bender - Thriving at USA Wrestling

Thrivecast 035 x Rich Bender - Thriving at USA Wrestling

Rich Bender has been a huge driving force in the emergence of USA Wrestling. And I don't mean in just the last few years, he has been there ever since the 80's and has ushered in what seems to be the golden age of USA Wrestling! Take a listen!

Dec 03, 202138:07
Thrivecast 034 x Brandy - Thriving as a sports agent

Thrivecast 034 x Brandy - Thriving as a sports agent

Being a sports agent is tough, I gain new appreciation for Brandy and her hustle as well as get a sneak peak into what it means to thrive as an agent and in working with athletes. Take a listen!

Dec 01, 202131:48
Thrivecast 033 x Duke - Thriving In The Trenches Of The NFL

Thrivecast 033 x Duke - Thriving In The Trenches Of The NFL

Duke Manyweather is the real deal. He runs OLMastermind, which is the top destination of offensive linemen in the NFL. He has a tremendous thing going on right now, check out our conversation!

Nov 29, 202140:38
Thrivecast 032 x Jeff McCann - The Future Elite Academy

Thrivecast 032 x Jeff McCann - The Future Elite Academy

Jeff McCann is the VP and Head of School at The Future Elite Academy in Westlake Village California. He and his team are changing the game in athletics. Hear our conversation on this high-energy episode!

Feb 26, 202139:30
Thrivecast 031 x Courtney Edridge - Thriving at Iowa Basketball

Thrivecast 031 x Courtney Edridge - Thriving at Iowa Basketball

Coach Eldridge is the man, after playing overseas for 12 years, he is a main piece to the puzzle of the resurgence of Iowa Basketball. Enjoy this listen!

Feb 26, 202143:42
Thrivecast 030 x Tom Forster - Thriving at USA Gymnastics

Thrivecast 030 x Tom Forster - Thriving at USA Gymnastics

Tom is the Director of High Performance for USA Gymnastics. Taking over after one of the biggest, if not the biggest scandal ever in sports, Tom brings a fresh new look into supporting athletes and cultivating a culture where they can perform at their best on the biggest stage in the world. 

Feb 10, 202128:01
Thrivecast 029 x Marty Hauck - Thriving In Rolla, Missouri

Thrivecast 029 x Marty Hauck - Thriving In Rolla, Missouri

I met Marty at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and I love every moment I get to spend with him! His energy is infectious. He leaves this episode with a ton of golden nuggets of wisdom! Don't miss this one!

Feb 08, 202130:07
Thrivecast 028 x Darcy Norman - The Day After Winning A World Cup With The German Nation Team

Thrivecast 028 x Darcy Norman - The Day After Winning A World Cup With The German Nation Team

Darcy is legit! He has worked in high performance for a long time and has worked with some amazing organizations. This is an episode that you do not want to miss, Darcy outlines the process that the German National Team went through to win a world cup in 2014 and really what anyone needs to do to be able to thrive in their life! Check it out!

Feb 05, 202140:12
Thrivecast 027 x Josh Marriner - Thriving With The Miami Dolphins

Thrivecast 027 x Josh Marriner - Thriving With The Miami Dolphins

Josh works with the Miami Dolphins as part of the player engagement team and he knocks this episode out of the park! This is an episode that you do not want to miss!

Feb 03, 202133:04
Thrivecast 026 x Roy Tuscany - How To Thrive After A Life-Changing Injury

Thrivecast 026 x Roy Tuscany - How To Thrive After A Life-Changing Injury

After suffering a life-changing injury, Roy Tuscany set out to give back after he was helped in his moment of need. Since that injury, he has helped over 350+ athletes that have also suffered life-changing injuries! It is an incredible organization run by incredible people. 

Feb 01, 202140:27
Thrivecast 025 x Kristen Holmes - WHOOP helps you Thrive!

Thrivecast 025 x Kristen Holmes - WHOOP helps you Thrive!

Kristen Holmes is the VP of Performance Science at WHOOP. As a fiercely loyal WHOOP user myself, I have been pumped to bring her on the show! We talked about her athletic career, her coaching career, and how data drives good choices and even better results!

Jan 11, 202140:43
Thrivecast 024 - Paul Peterson - Good Juju Leads To A Thriving Life

Thrivecast 024 - Paul Peterson - Good Juju Leads To A Thriving Life

Paul is the new head coach of Wasatch Academy. A powerhouse basketball team located in the one-light town of Mount Pleasant, UT. We talk about his journey to become head coach, the stumbling blocks along the way, and how it takes a village to thrive. Paul also highlights the massive impact spirituality has on his life and how it helps him thrive!

Jan 08, 202138:32
Thrivecast 023 x Edwin Petersen - Thriving in Soccer

Thrivecast 023 x Edwin Petersen - Thriving in Soccer

Edwin is an incredible coach from the Netherlands and has coached many youth national teams for the Netherlands. He is currently working for AJAX (world renown dutch soccer club) helping them to implement their style of play globally! 

Jan 06, 202137:01
Thrivecast 022 x Austin Moss - What The SF '49ers Do To Thrive

Thrivecast 022 x Austin Moss - What The SF '49ers Do To Thrive

Austin Moss works for the 49'ers as the Director of Player Engagement, basically, the big brother to all the players helping them with anything they might need. He is tasked with welcoming all '49er rookies into the league and training them for success in the NFL. He is an awesome person and has some incredible insight on thriving in the NFL!

Jan 04, 202131:58
Thrivecast 021 x Allison Brager - Thriving Because Of Sleep

Thrivecast 021 x Allison Brager - Thriving Because Of Sleep

Allison is a sleep expert, and we dive into the role of sleep in our lives and how it helps us thrive! We also talk about injury and harsh moments of life that help forge us into iron that can, in turn, help sharpen other peoples' iron!

Dec 23, 202042:15
Thrivecast 020 x Justin Ruiz - Thriving Beyond Dreams

Thrivecast 020 x Justin Ruiz - Thriving Beyond Dreams

I grew up watching Justin wrestle at extremely high levels internationally and I loved getting the chance to be coached by him and to interview him on this episode of Thrivecast. 

Dec 21, 202037:42
Thrivecast 019 x Coach Kevin Ward - Thriving At West Point

Thrivecast 019 x Coach Kevin Ward - Thriving At West Point

Coach Ward is Army West Point's Head Wrestling Coach. He talks about the tragedy of losing one of his cadets about one year ago and how the team cam together. We dive into what it takes to thrive in West Point's emerging wrestling program.

Dec 18, 202044:12
Thrivecast 018 x Roosevelt Boone - Thriving Through Tragedy

Thrivecast 018 x Roosevelt Boone - Thriving Through Tragedy

Roosevelt and I connected randomly through Linkedin and he has a very bright future ahead of him. He talks about some tragic events in his life and what helped him keep moving forward! We also talk about the nonprofit organization that he runs and its unique approach. Check it out today!

Dec 16, 202037:34
Thrivecast 017 x Mike Clayton - How USA Wrestling Thrives

Thrivecast 017 x Mike Clayton - How USA Wrestling Thrives

Mike and I jump into what it takes to thrive in the sport of wrestling, especially focusing on the coaches! Mike is the National Coaches Education Program Manager which means he trains every wrestling coach in the country! I loved this conversation and I hope you do too! 

Dec 14, 202038:60
Thrivecast 016 x Duncan French - Thriving At The UFC Performance Institute

Thrivecast 016 x Duncan French - Thriving At The UFC Performance Institute

Duncan French is a fantastic profession and leads the UFC Performance Institute as the VP of Performance. We talk about the culture within the UFCPI and what has helped him thrive as a professional and as a human! 

Dec 11, 202044:00
Thrivecast 015 x Eric Renaghan - What The St. Louis Blues Do To Thrive

Thrivecast 015 x Eric Renaghan - What The St. Louis Blues Do To Thrive

Eric and I dive deep into the culture and everything in between with what goes on behind the scenes at the reigning Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues!

Dec 09, 202034:51
Thrivecast 014 x Martell Williams - Thriving as a Veteran

Thrivecast 014 x Martell Williams - Thriving as a Veteran

Martell works at the VA and loves to help veterans as they return from service. This is a great episode to understand better what it takes our troops to transition back into civilian life!

Dec 07, 202042:53
Thrivecast 013 x MyKayla Skinner - 2020... 2021 Olympic Vision
Dec 04, 202039:23
Thrivecast 012 x Kyle Moore - Thriving Through Injury

Thrivecast 012 x Kyle Moore - Thriving Through Injury

Kyle Moore works for the Vegas Golden Knights as the Associate Head Athletic Trainer. He is an awesome dude and we dive into what it takes to bounce back fast from injury and how to know you are ready to return to play! 

Dec 02, 202034:07
Thrivecast 011 x Coyte Cooper - Failure's Role in Thriving
Nov 30, 202042:31
Thrivecast 010 x Jeremy Wolf - Thriving In The Minors

Thrivecast 010 x Jeremy Wolf - Thriving In The Minors

in this episode, Jeremy and I discuss the crazy conditions of Minor League Baseball players, what he went through, and many other players currently go through to chase their dreams of reaching the big leagues. This was a conversation right as the 2020 season was falling apart because of COVID-19. 

Nov 27, 202042:12
Thrivecast 009 x Sam Taggart - Thriving From Door To Door

Thrivecast 009 x Sam Taggart - Thriving From Door To Door

In this episode, Sam and I talk about sales, leadership, and a very interesting concept called: "Self-Deception"! Sam Taggart runs a company called D2DExperts and they help companies boost their sales, get more recruits, and develop more leaders. 

Nov 25, 202042:51
Thrivecast 008 x Jenni Thompson - Thriving Through Cancer

Thrivecast 008 x Jenni Thompson - Thriving Through Cancer

In this episode, I chat with Jenni who is very well acquainted with the tragedy cancer can bring to families. Her story includes a rare genetic mutation, helping her children thrive, and facing the reality of our existence! 

Nov 23, 202001:02:07
Thrivecast 007 x Nahshon Garrett - Eternal Fulfillment

Thrivecast 007 x Nahshon Garrett - Eternal Fulfillment

Nahshon Garrett is a NCAA Champion wrestler and is training for the 2021 Toyko Olympics. He is someone I love talking to and had a blast diving deep into what it means to thrive. Check it out!

Nov 20, 202044:12
 Thrivecast 006 x Gunny Jonsdottir - Straight-Shooting From Iceland

Thrivecast 006 x Gunny Jonsdottir - Straight-Shooting From Iceland

Gunny is a professional soccer player for the Utah Royals and the National Team for Iceland. She is wildly competitive and very straight forward. Check out this episode! 

Nov 18, 202037:20
Thrivecast 005 x Yves Batoba - Escaping The Congo

Thrivecast 005 x Yves Batoba - Escaping The Congo

Yves Batoba was born in the Congo, escaped it, was a refugee in South Africa, and finally settled in Texas. Hear about his crazy journey and all of his insights into what it takes to thrive. This is not an episode you want to miss!

Nov 16, 202043:48
Thrivecast 004 x Jason Gonzalez - Grow Vigorously

Thrivecast 004 x Jason Gonzalez - Grow Vigorously

Jason Gonzalez Is a retired powerlifter and is now a strength trainer for people all over the US! We had a great conversation and really dove into the idea of growing vigorously!

Nov 13, 202043:17
Thrivecast 003 x Antoine McClain - When You're Down And Out

Thrivecast 003 x Antoine McClain - When You're Down And Out

Antoine McClain won a SuperBowl in 2012 with the Baltimore Ravens and his NFL career ended sooner than he wanted it to end. Through this, he forced himself to grow and invest in himself and is receiving the dividends of the hard work he put in! 

Nov 11, 202037:03
Thrivecast 002 x Chase Frost - Thriving As A Parent

Thrivecast 002 x Chase Frost - Thriving As A Parent

My big brother Chase Frost came on the show with me to discuss what thriving means to him especially when it comes to his passion for being a father. We dive into the reasons why we need to deliberately design our lives and how to avoid drifting!

Nov 09, 202048:42
Thrivecast 001 - What Thriving Means To Me!

Thrivecast 001 - What Thriving Means To Me!

I'm incredibly excited to bring Thrivecast to the podcasting world. I explain what drove me to start a podcast and the important concepts and background information I hope to share with the world! 

Nov 04, 202018:29