Best Matt Sommer Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 - Episode 30 - Eileen and Brett Collins 1:19:50

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Send us a text Matt, Jillian, and Jay welcomed back Brett Collins to the podcast, but this time with his wife Eileen. Eileen gave us a glimpse of her life as a former athlete herself, but also as a spouse and parent along with Brett. Juggling family life and the demands of Brett's racing schedule is a challenge. Eileen shares her experience and tip…

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Season 2 - Episode 29 - Pre-race Jitters, Preparations, and Habits 1:00:54

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Send us a text With the racing season for North America in full swing, Matt, Jillian, and Jay discussed how they experience pre-race jitters and handle their preparations for race day in the 24 hours leading up to the race. For Matt and Jillian, when recording this pod, are 12 hours away from starting their race at Ironman 70.3 Coure d'Alene. Jay a…

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Season 2 - Episode 28 - Our Favorites for SBR 1:04:25

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Send us a text We are all creatures of habit and the things we love in triathlon. Matt, Jillian, and Jay go around the horn of swim, bike, and run and talk about their routines, favorite warm-ups, nutrition, and other tidbits of training and racing. We are getting pumped up for the heart of our triathlon season so we hope your training is going wel…

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Season 2 - Episode 27 - Triple T & Zwift 1:07:49

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Send us a text It's been a few weeks since your hosts Jillian, Matt, and Jay could get together to record, so this week we are dropping two episodes! In Episode 27, we recap the amazing weekend Matt and Jillian had competing at the Triple T Triathlon in Ohio. Then they put a cherry on top of this episode by diving into their Zwift stats, favorite c…

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NASA at Hallett 2025 51:33

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Matt and Pat chat about the 2025 NASA Summer Shootout at Hallett. Lots of mixed emotions and great culinary tips. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026814-lomo-al-trapo-salt-grilled-beef-tenderloin https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-harassment-by-a-debt-collector-en-336/

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Lemons at Hallett 2025 1:24:09

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Matt, Pat, Roland, and Alyssa returned from the 24 Hours of Lemons race at Hallett with several hot takes and some quick laptimes. The 67 car keeps getting more reliable, but we're still having difficulty making it to the checkers. We'll get 'em next time. Good luck to Roland and Mark at this weekend's COMMA event! Arnold Spickard Recipe ----------…

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#167 Christology in Chalcedon & the 1689 31:32

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Join me as I walk through the Chalcedonian Definition along with our own Confession, the 2LCF. Striking similarities remind us of rich orthodox truths.Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Antelope Valley: grbcav.orgthebaptistbroadcast.org

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Season 2 - Episode 26 - Managing Expectations 58:22

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Send us a text Where are you in your journey related to managing expectations? Your own? Others of you? Does social media motivate you to perform better or worse? Have you experienced expectations robbing you of the joy of triathlon? Matt, Jillian, and Jay expose all of their inner thoughts on this topic in the hopes it might help you learn from th…

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NASA Houston and Lemon Pitt Race 1:30:50

3M ago1:30:50

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Matt and Patt chat with Todd about an actual weekend of racing. Matt and Todd raced down in Houston with NASA TX and Pat judged at the Lemons Pitt Race.

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Season 2 - Episode 25 - Triathlon Q&A 1:03:55

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Send us a text Matt, Jillian, and Jay compiled a list of ten triathlon related questions that they have received from athletes of varying experience level. We had fun sharing our perspectives and we hope you enjoy listening and maybe learn something too! Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/off-the-wall License code: XBQ8CESDZBIL695C…

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Season 2 - Episode 24 - Handling Hard Sessions 1:03:34

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Send us a text We all have them. Those sessions that make us question our life decision of participating in triathlon. What do you do when your mind and body say, "QUIT!" Matt, Jillian, and Jay discuss their approach to those tough sessions as well as some grit building mindsets that might help you take it to the next level! If all else fails, just…

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Brent Picasso with Autosport Labs 1:36:22

4M ago1:36:22

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Matt and Pat chat with Brent Picasso from Autosport Labs about the history of the company, Brent's journey through racing, data logging and telemetry, and some exciting new products. https://www.autosportlabs.com/

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Season 2 - Episode 23 - Guest: Jeffrey Sankoff M.D. - The Tri Doc 1:04:55

4M ago1:04:55

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Send us a text We are excited to introduce you to Jeffrey Sankoff, better known as The Tri Doc. We talk with Jeff about his journey into the world of triathlon and how he is serving the age group community with his podcast, The Tri-Doc Podcast! We dive into topics like heart health, what works and what doesn't in terms of supplements, and even disc…

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Season 2 - Episode 22 - The Data Fields We Use 1:07:40

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Send us a text If it isn't on Strava, it didn't happen, right!? No way! You put in the work and you know it, that is all that matters, right!? Well, both are kinda right. Data is a tool that helps us get the most out of our training and racing. It keeps us in check and it motivates us too. Matt, Jillian, and Jay discuss the data fields on their dev…

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Demi-glace 52:48

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Matt and Pat take a break from racing to chat about their demi-glace challenge and all the wonderful outcomes, including fat washed bourbon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7UQeouQrfE

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Season 2 - Episode 21 - Nutrition 1:18:10

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Send us a text Matt, Jillian, and Jay attempt to unpack the gigantic topic of nutrition for triathletes. We are not professionals in this area but our combined experience in the sport provides a pretty wide array of approaches to daily nutrition as well as race day. This is definitely not the last episode we will devote to this topic. We hope that …

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Season 2 - Episode 20 - Bikes - Part 2 1:05:43

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Send us a text In episode 5 of this season, Matt, Jillian, and Jay discussed tons of topics about bikes. Unfortunately, we didn't get to everything we had hoped to cover, so we are back again to try and cover more dimensions of the longest leg of triathlon. We cover saddle selection, shoes, helmets, eye wear, kits, and nutrition set-ups. Guess what…

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Season 2 - Episode 19 - Indoor Training Tips & Tricks 1:06:53

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Send us a text In the Northern Hemisphere, we are in the middle of the dog days of winter. Many of us are sequestered to our "caves" to get our training done. What can we do to make it more tolerable or engaging? How can we remain purposeful and not let our moods influence our desire to train? Matt, Jillian, and Jay take you on an indoor ride with …

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Season 2 - Episode 18 - A World Championship New Year! - Part 2 1:06:16

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Send us a text We pick up where we left off with Jillian, Matt, and Andy Holland last episode about their experience at the 2024 70.3 and Ironman Championships in Taupo and Kona. We were just getting to the start of their races last episode, so listen about their race experience through the finish line!…

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Season 2 - Episode 17 - A World Championship New Year! - Part 1 1:02:25

6M ago1:02:25

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Send us a text Happy 2025 everyone! In this very special new year episode, Matt, Jillian, and Jay welcome back a previous guest, Andy Holland. 2024 went out with a bang for Andy, Matt, and Jillian with visits to the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships! We journey through the lead-up and finish lines of both races in this special two-part e…

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Atlanta 2024 Review 1:20:24

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Matt and Pat chat about the recent Lemons race at Road Atlanta, fat washed bourbon, puff pastry, and the 2024 Racers HQ Driver of the Year. Like and subscribe, rate and review. https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/en/cooking/recipes/Ultimate-Beef-Wellington

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Season 2 - Episode 16 - Seasonal Gifts 59:33

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Send us a text Who knew gift ideas for triathletes would be such a popular topic?! So, we are back for another rendition of triathlon gift ideas by season of the year. We hope you enjoy this one as much as part one. Matt and Jillian are off to New Zealand next week for 70.3 World Championships, so we will be back after the New Year! We hope you hav…

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#166 The Transfiguration (Matt. 17:1-13; Jn. 2:13-25; 2 Cor. 6:16) 35:51

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The Transfiguration of our Lord, Peter's response, and the true temple of God.

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#165 The Nature of a Gospel Church (Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25; 2LCF 26.1, 5) 41:18

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What makes a church a true gospel church?

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Season 2 Episode 15 - Triathlon Gift Ideas 1:00:05

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Send us a text 'Tis the season! Matt, Jillian, and Jay breakdown their gift ideas for triathletes in this festive episode. We tackle all budget ranges from unlimited down to stocking stuffer essentials. You may want to share this episode with someone special! ;o) Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/off-the-wall License code: XBQ8CES…

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Season 2 - Episode 14 - 2024 Lessons Learned 59:41

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Send us a text On the eve of Thanksgiving, Matt, Jillian, and Jay share what they are grateful for as well as the lessons they have learned thus far in 2024. Jay also shares a race recap for the JFK 50 Miler that he completed recently. We hope you all have an amazing and restful Thanksgiving! Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/brea…

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3D Printing with Jesse A Barrett 1:28:56

8M ago1:28:56

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Matt and Pat chat with Jesse about 3D printing and it's application to motorsports. We tried to stick to the basics for racers that are new to 3D printing. Jesse and Pat have lots of great recommendations for printers, mods, materials, software and modeling. Check out Jesse's Substack article on the subject: https://jesseabarrett.substack.com/p/so-…

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Season 2 - Episode 13 - Bouncing Back! 59:21

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Send us a text Have you ever missed a race due to injury or some other reason that left you frustrated? What about the dreaded DNF (did not finish)? Bouncing back from these disappointing situations or even a performance that did not meet your expectations is tough. Matt, Jillian, and Jay provide some ideas on how they approach adversity when it co…

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The Differentiating Factors of a Sound Wealth Advisor with Matt Sommer 51:54

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What is the role of a wealth advisor? What are the conversations, holistic strategies, and skill sets that set a sound advisor apart from a mediocre one? Today co-hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter sit with Matt Sommer, Head of Specialist Consulting Group at Janus Henderson Investors, to explore the role of advisors in the year 2024. Through this…

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Houston 2024 Recap 1:16:53

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Matt and Pat chat with Chris about the SIMP Racing 929 effort at the 24 Hours of Lemons event in Houston. We had lots of fun, had great pace, and were fighting for the W on Saturday. Sunday was a less successful experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KUl52_BEyE

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Season 2 Episode 12 - Reunited!! 1:03:43

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Send us a text It has been four months since we recorded a podcast!! We are so sorry, but we promise it was for good triathlon and life reasons that we were absent for so long! From Africa to Norway and across the United States, Matt, Jillian, and Jay were busy juggling life as age group triathletes and have no shortage of stories during this episo…

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Making Meaning of Our Money Habits 25:34

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In this recap episode of Analog Advisor, hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter explore two of their most recent episodes with financial psychologist Dr. Daniel Crosby and Money Habitudes expert Cara Macksound. The conversation explores how our personal beliefs, attitudes, and habits around money form our Money Habitudes that shape our finances and o…

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Where Money Intersects with Meaning with Dr. Daniel Crosby 45:11

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When asked to describe what he does, today’s guest says that he deals with the messiness of money as it intersects with the strangeness and oddity of being a human being. Where money intersects with meaning, you’ll find psychologist, behavioral finance expert, podcaster, and author of the new book Soul of Wealth, 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning…

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Developing Resiliency through Grief with Dr. Sonya Lutter 46:49

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Grief and loss are a part of being human. While it may be a universal experience, many of us don’t know how to feel it for ourselves, let alone meet our loved ones in their grief. In today’s episode, co-hosts Sonya and Wes share a special conversation about grief, loss, and resiliency, and Sonya shares a vulnerable part of her story. Together they …

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Facilitating Better Financial Conversations with Cara Macksoud 57:09

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We know that our beliefs and behaviors around money are deeply personal. However, many financial professionals still try to keep the personal stuff out of the conversation. What if there was a way for us to have better financial conversations? Today’s guest, Cara Macksound, CEO of Money Habitudes, has built a career out of helping people understand…

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Houston 2024 Prep 1:07:16

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Matt and Pat chat about finishing up prep for the 24 Hours of Lemons at MSR Houston. Pat's about ready to test the E36 after replacing the cylinder head and rerouting the exhaust. Matt is doing all the 100k mile stuff on his K24Z3 swapped Miata. Shout out to the boys at Lemons for their recent deep dive on that crazy 929 we piloted to IOE at Housto…

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Discovering Hope and Empathy in the Face of Tragedy with Dr. Nathan Harness 1:02:12

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On the morning of 9/11, Dr. Nathan Harness was a young stockbroker starting his second day working in the World Trade Center. The events that unfolded that day have altered the world as we know it. For Nathan, surviving this traumatic and life-altering experience has shaped how he approaches every aspect of his life and spurred him to a profession …

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The Pursuit of Life Well-Being with Meir Statman 1:03:49

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How does our understanding of money shape our pursuit of happiness? Wes Brown and Sonya Lutter are joined by renowned behavioral finance expert Meir Statman to learn how our financial decisions impact our life satisfaction and explore the intersection of money and psychology through Meir’s extensive research and experiences. Meir shares insights fr…

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#164 A Gospel for the Dogs (Matt. 15:21-28; 2LCF 1.1) 56:58

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Does the gospel have the power to move beyond an ethnically Jewish nation? Christ shows the scope of redemption as He interacts with the "woman of Canaan" in Matthew 15:21-28.

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Wealth and Well-Being: Coping with Stress and Anxiety 38:06

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What's the relationship between wealth, stress, and anxiety? It's more nuanced than you may think. Hosts Dr. Sonya Lutter and Wes Brown reflect on insights from experts like Dr. Jim Grubman, Moira Somers and Lenore Skenazy, debunking the myth that more money means less stress. Tune in to learn effective strategies for managing stress, like developi…

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#163 Feigned Religion (Matt. 15:1-20; 2LCF 21.1) 47:05

12M ago47:05

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Join me as I dive deeper into Matthew 15:1-20.

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Brian Sommers talks Legends and Crewing 1:06:25

12M ago1:06:25

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Matt and Pat chat with Brian Sommers about his history in circle track racing, INEX Legends, autocross, and his new adventures in crewing and spotting. Big shout out to The Seal Alliance. https://www.sealalliance.org/ Also, I found a source for Seal Oil. https://www.mikmaqcf.com/

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Blending Emotional Intelligence and Financial Advising with Dr. Moira Somers 41:46

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Does emotional acumen have a place in the technical finance world? Clinical neuropsychologist Moira Somers sits down with hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter to share the critical role of integrating emotional intelligence into financial advising to help clients overcome barriers to implementing advice. Moira shares valuable insights on addressing…

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#162 An Update, Faith, & Tradition 33:30

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It's back! Join me for an update on The Baptist Broadcast, a discussion on weak faith in light of God's saving grace, and the "tradition of men."

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The Evolution of Family Wealth Management with Dr. Jim Grubman 52:15

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Have you ever wondered how the wealth management industry has changed over time and where it's headed in the future? Tune in to hear Dr. Jim Grubman, expert in family wealth and dynamics, unpack his model of "wealth 3.0" - a new approach that moves beyond the fear and negativity of the past to create a more robust field of family advising. Dr. Grub…

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Commit to Win with Chris Blizzard 1:17:36

1y ago1:17:36

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Matt and Pat chat with long time west coast lemons racer, Chris Blizzard. We take a deep dive into what it takes to build a winning budget endurance car.

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Season 2 Episode 11 - How Does World Championship Slot Allocations Work? 1:06:04

1y ago1:06:04

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Send us a text Boy are we excited for Matt and Jillian!! Hear about their race experience at 70.3 Coeur d'Alene which we turn into a tutorial about the process of qualifying and planning a trip to a world championship race!By Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet, Matt Sommer

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Fire! 56:06

1y ago56:06

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Matt and Pat chat with Ross Carmichael about NASA Super Touring and the 12-Hours of Charlotte. Ross had an exciting experience at the enduro and we were all reminded of the value of good safety gear and procedures.

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Season 2 - Episode 10 - Strength Training 58:48

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Send us a text What? This is a triathlon podcast, why are we talking about strength training? Don't we just care about getting faster at swimming, biking, and running? Well, yes we do! But we also want to stay healthy doing what we love and maybe get faster in a more efficient way! Between the three of us, we cover the full spectrum of excuses of w…

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Keeping Our Strengths in Focus with Shanna Jager 57:07

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With over two decades of experience in psychology, social work, marriage, and family therapy, Shanna Jager has realized the power of a strengths-based approach. She joins hosts Wes Brown and Sonya Lutter to share how focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses can revolutionize everything from personal growth to family finances. Shanna, Executive …