What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong? In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance. Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna ...
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What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong? In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance. Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna ...
What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong? In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance. Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna ...
In this powerful episode, mindset and performance coach Krista Ryan shares her journey through a mass shooting, a stage three cancer diagnosis, and the creation of her transformative KFG method. Her story offers raw honesty, practical tools, and a reminder that courage, curiosity, and community help us keep going even in our hardest seasons.
In this powerful episode, former USC standout, author and speaker Thomas Williams sits down with Josh and Travis to explore the inner game behind high performance. He opens up about growing up in Los Angeles and discovering football as the space where discipline and identity began to form. Thomas breaks down the culture of excellence at USC, the competitive atmosphere that shaped him, and the unseen mental battles behind athletic success. His stories with coach Pete Carroll, Tom Brady and mor...
In this episode, Limitless Minds coach and workplace performance expert Henna Pryor returns for a powerful conversation on self-awareness, congruence, curiosity, and what truly holds high performers back. DJ and Harry explore why most people think they’re self-aware—but aren’t—and Henna breaks down how ego, identity, blind spots, and micro-mismatches shape our behavior and leadership. From curiosity in the age of AI to navigating conflict during the holidays, this episode delivers pract...
In this episode of the Limitless Minds Podcast: Success Leaves Clues, hosts Josh and Travis sit down with Jeff Koziatek, a keynote speaker, author, and executive coach who has lived a truly unique journey. From stages and stilts to leadership rooms and coaching circles. Jeff opens up about how burnout and self-doubt led him to uncover a profound truth: our worth isn’t measured by what we do, but by who we are.
Once again we have marvelous former pro athlete and Limitless Minds coach Monica Livingston. Monica joins DJ Eidson and Harry Wilson to redefine what competitiveness truly means—and what it doesn’t. From shifting focus from comparison to curiosity, Monica shares how to turn competitiveness into a healthy, ethical drive for growth in every part of life.
How do you redefine success after competing on the world stage for nearly two decades? British Olympic sprinter Joice Maduaka joins us to reveal her "Maduaka Mindset," detailing the power of adaptability and self-awareness in mastering the challenging long game of reinvention.
In this episode, performance coach and founder of The Learner Lab, Trevor Ragan, joins Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas to explore what it truly means to learn how to learn. From childhood dreams and setbacks to working alongside elite coaches like Coach K and Karch Kiraly, Trevor reveals powerful lessons on curiosity, humility, and the mindset that fuels lasting growth.
When Robert Story showed up to jiu-jitsu class one morning, he had no idea that decision would save his life. After a freak shoulder injury led to a hospital visit — and an unexpected brain scan — doctors discovered a massive aneurysm just moments before it ruptured. In this inspiring episode, Robert shares his remarkable story of survival, the mindset shifts that carried him through recovery, and how gratitude, discipline, and service became his guiding principles for a second chance at life.
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Josh and Travis sit down with the founder of the beloved Sabrina’s Café in Philadelphia. Robert shares how his journey—from hotel trainee in the Caribbean to leading one of the city’s most iconic brunch spots—was shaped by a mindset of ownership, a commitment to excellence, and the belief that hospitality is more than food: it’s about creating belonging. Together, they explore the power of leading with servitude, optimism, and care, and how those value...
In this episode of Limitless Minds, hosts Josh Lifrak and Harry Wilson sit down with executive recruiting leader Justin Hirsch, CEO of Jobplex, to explore what it really takes to identify and nurture top talent. From his 25+ year career placing leaders across Fortune 1000 companies, Justin shares: Why “perfect” is overrated and how aiming around the bullseye can be more effective How neutral thinking applies in business, sports, and parenting The power of seeing yourself on film (and how h...
This week on Limitless Minds, the tables are turned as Harry Wilson takes the hot seat. Instead of asking the questions, Harry opens up about his personal journey — from navigating the challenges of vitiligo to channeling his creativity and visionary mindset into building Limitless Minds. Listeners will hear how pain became a catalyst for growth, why vision matters just as much as execution, and how curiosity continues to drive Harry forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues our head coach and co-host Josh Lifrak interviews co-founder and President of Limitless Minds, in a friend-to-friend conversation about his entrepreneurial journey and leadership philosophy. Drawing from nearly two decades in the pharmaceutical industry, DJ reveals the lessons in discipline, resilience, and relationship-building that set the stage for founding Limitless Minds. He discusses the pivotal decision to leave a successful corporate career, the...
In this special Success Leaves Clues takeover of the Limitless Minds podcast, the team reflects on their biggest takeaways from recent interviews with DJ Viola, Holly Sofian, Frank Licari, and Stevie Johnson. From finding your querencia—the bullfighter’s “sweet spot”—to practicing neutral thinking when setbacks hit, the episode highlights how elite performers embody courage, curiosity, preparation, and compassion for others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...
In this episode of the Limitless Minds Podcast (Success Leaves Clues Summer Series), hosts Travis Thomas and Josh Lifrak sit down with Steve Johnson—Olympic medalist, four-time ATP champion, and former top-ranked U.S. men’s tennis player. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this lively installment of Success Leaves Clues, Travis Thomas and Josh Lifrak welcome their longtime friend and creative powerhouse Frank Licari. Known for his roles in Blue Man Group, his award-winning TV and film work, and a career that spans acting, music, directing, and producing, Frank pulls back the curtain on his path from sports scholarships to the stages of New York. The conversation blends hilarious behind-the-scenes stories with actionable lessons on resilience, adaptability, a...
In this powerful episode of the Limitless Minds podcast, Travis and Josh sit down with Holly former CIA case officer and leadership coach—to unpack the transferable lessons of elite intelligence work. Holly reflects on the foundational mindset tools that helped her thrive in the CIA, including her three Cs: curiosity, candor, and courage. She discusses the mindset behind building trust-based relationships, mentoring future leaders, and transitioning from high performer to leader. Key takeaway...
In this special edition of Success Leaves Clues from Limitless Minds, Travis Thomas and Joshua Lifrak sit down with longtime friend and visionary filmmaker DJ Viola. With stories spanning Eminem tours, intimate moments with Kiss, and uncovering unexpected truth in a small-town Elvis conspiracy, DJ opens up about his creative process, leadership philosophy, and how soccer—not film school—prepared him for a decades-long career in Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...
Welcome to the Success Leaves Clues series takeover by Travis Thomas and Josh Lifrak Why “success is boring” and the importance of repetition in high performance The internal ad campaign: how self-talk impacts outcomes in sports and leadership Neutral thinking and emotional awareness as tools for consistent behavior Lessons from Naomi Osaka, the Georgia Bulldogs, and San Diego airport tantrums Cultivating culture in dynamic teams, from national soccer squads to corporate offices The po...
Reflections on conversations with standout guests including Bernie Kosar, Anna Wilson, Corey Close, and more The role of neutral thinking and pre-deciding healthy responses to adversity Insights on identity formation, especially in high-pressure environments like sports and leadership Tools for building strong team culture, including defining shared values Why humility and high anxiety coexist in elite performers Mental health and masculinity: how conversations are evolving for men and athle...
What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong? In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance. Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna ...
