Best Unpleasant With Adam Podcasts (2025)

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E397 | David Clancy | Pivoting in Your Career, Filtering Your Passions & Building Relationships 1:09:35

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David Clancy is a world-class sports physio and author who’s taken more than a few sharp turns in his career. He’s had to face the same questions many of us wrestle with: Do I stay in the safe lane or risk starting over? How do I manage different passions without spreading myself too thin? What do I do with that voice in my head telling me I don’t …

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E396 | How to Stand Out in a World Addicted to Superficial Content and Noise 30:23

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Most of what you see online right now isn’t designed to help you grow. It’s designed to keep you nodding, scrolling, and agreeing. Viral soundbites, 30-second reels, celebrities chasing trends—it’s all part of a system that rewards superficiality over substance. And if you’re someone putting real effort into your work, it can feel like you’re shout…

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E395 | Keith Ferrazzi | Building Better Teams, Generosity and Adapting to an AI World 52:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi — author, speaker, and one of the most recognized voices on leadership and collaboration. We dig into the future of “teamship,” the traps of popular leadership clichés, and why generosity isn’t just a feel-good concept but a competitive advantage. We also talk about the new era of AI, how leaders can …

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E394 | Dr. Nick Holton & Dr. Adam Wright | Anti-Fragility: Thriving Amidst Unpleasantness 1:13:06

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton for a wide-ranging conversation on anti-fragility—the ability not just to endure difficulty, but to grow stronger because of it. We go beyond the philosophical jargon and buzzwords and get into what anti-fragility actually looks like in real life, whether you’re leading athletes, …

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E393 | Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Playing Small 25:09

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We’ve all met somebody—and been there ourselves—where no matter how much success you’ve had, you still feel like you’re about to get found out. Like it’s not enough. Like eventually the mask slips. This episode gets to the core of that feeling, builds off our previous episode on imposter phenomenon, and most importantly gives you tools to get out o…

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E392 | B-Side: How to Survive Conversations with People Who Don't Shut Up 19:49

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We’ve all been stuck in conversations that feel like hostage situations. This isn’t about passionate people with good stories — it’s about the chronic monologuers, the one-uppers, and the human foghorns who think “conversation” means “your turn to listen to me, and now your soul is mine.” In this episode, you’ll get five tactical ways to keep your …

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E391 | Why Sometimes Feeling Like Shit Means You're Perfectly Fine 15:27

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There’s a lot of noise out there telling you that if you’re not jumping out of bed every morning with boundless energy, something’s wrong with you. That’s false. Low-energy days aren’t proof you’re broken — they’re part of being human. In this episode, we’ll talk about why those days happen, how to stop shaming yourself for them, and simple, low-ef…

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E390 | Subtle Strategies that Make You More Persuasive 21:44

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When most people think about persuasion, they go straight to education (“if they just understood, they’d agree”), inspiration (“let me tell you an inspiring story”), or force (“do this now”). But there’s a big difference between persuasion, influence, power, and warmth — and understanding that difference can change how you get things done. This epi…

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E389 | The Truth About Narcissism: 4 Types You Need to Know (and How to Navigate Them) 35:56

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These days, it feels like everyone is calling someone a narcissist. Ex-partner? Narcissist. Difficult boss? Narcissist. Confident stranger on Instagram? Must be a narcissist. The term has been thrown around so loosely that it’s lost its meaning—and worse, it’s become a lazy way to avoid reflection or real understanding. In this episode, we cut thro…

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E388 | How to Deal with Haters 18:59

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Have you ever gotten a negative review on something you've made or your business? Received a one-star rating? Dared to venture into the comment section—or worse—overheard someone trashing your work? It’s a law of the universe: haters are inevitable the moment you take a stance, make yourself visible, or grow in ways that challenge others' comfort o…

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E387 | How to Deal with Defensive People Who Project 24:37

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Wait... when did this become my fault? Why do I feel like I’m being indicted? That’s not at all what I meant when I said that. I have no idea how we got to the point where I’m the one feeling guilty. We’ve all been in this situation before. You thought you were having an honest conversation—but somehow, things flipped. Now it’s uncomfortable. You m…

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E386 | What to Do If You Want to Change Careers But Feel Stuck, Unsure, or Scared 22:01

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It can be one of the most frustrating things in the world. That discontent and confusion about your professional life and where it’s headed. The feeling that keeps you up at night, scrolling job postings, revisiting all the “what if’s” from your past, and daydreaming about a complete 180 you’ve always thought about, but never acted on. Staying in t…

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E385 | Tips for Saying What Matters Before It's Too Late 15:13

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Nothing will haunt you like the things you leave unsaid. It’s a bold statement, and a chilling one—but unfortunately, most of us know exactly how true it is. You owe it to them and to yourself to speak the truth about what they mean to you. No matter the regrettable things you’ve said or done to each other... the failures, the absences, the apologi…

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E384 | 21 Questions I've Never Answered Before on Training, Dating, Leadership and Life 49:37

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By Brett Bartholomew

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E383 | B-Side: When a Good Old-Fashioned Ass-Chewing is the Right Call 24:35

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Think about the last time you dealt with someone you were trying really hard to be professional with.Despite multiple miscommunications on their part — and what was clearly laziness, apathy, and them mailing it in — you kept trying to be the adult.You kept overcompensating for their lack of effort.You kept telling yourself, “Hold yourself to a high…

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E382 | Why "How Can I Help?" Isn't Always Helpful and What to Do Instead 32:43

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“Is there anything I can do to help?” It’s interesting and unique how we’ve all been asked this question by a spouse, friend, co-worker, or boss—but it never feels like that question leads to you getting actual help. It often feels like answering that question will cause you even more issues. But, people are asking it with good intentions, so how c…

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E381 | An Unapologetic Call-Out to Those Who Claim to Want to Be the Best at What They Do 14:28

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This isn’t personal, but it’s been a long time coming. This episode is aimed directly at the legacy industries of Art of Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, and let’s throw overall fitness in there too. If you work in high performance, physical therapy included, you’re included. We know everyone deals with some version of this, but we’re speaking …

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E380 | What to Do When Clients Get Too Dependent 35:28

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Ever feel like you're coaching on repeat? You've handed a client every tool they need, yet they keep circling back with the same issue. Or maybe you're working with an athlete who hears everything you say, but nothing seems to land. It’s as if they’re outsourcing ownership of the entire process. It can start to feel like a rehearsed dance. You say …

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E379 | Dealing with Checked-Out Youth Coaches 31:26

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Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding things you can do, whether you're a parent, a former athlete, or someone who just wants to make a difference. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with people in a way that can genuinely shape who they become. Youth sports span the full range—from high-priced, high-stakes travel leagues to…

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E378 | How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Give Yourself More Credit 26:52

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This episode is for a very specific type of person. Those of you who are hard on yourself, and if you're being honest, it's to an unhealthy degree. The perfectionist who struggles to recognize their own accomplishments, who tears themselves apart over minor slip-ups, and maybe even finds it hard to fully celebrate the wins of others. Not because of…

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E377 | Why You're Drained as a Leader (and What to Do About It) 26:06

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Why can't someone else step up and do this? How come I'm always the one who has to do everything? What more do I have to do before someone finally takes some initiative? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions—or just quietly felt them—you’re not alone. That heavy sense of responsibility, the emotional and cultural weight of having to carry y…

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E376 | Tips If You Feel Stuck at Your Job and Need a Way Forward 19:45

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Everything is okay at work, but… yeah, work is fine—I just don’t know what I’m going to do. We’ve all felt like that at some point in our careers. Maybe you’re in that place right now. Call it a rut, stagnation, or just a funk. You’re motivated. You’re grateful. But you also want more. More fulfillment, more autonomy, maybe even a title change and …

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E375 | Uneven Effort in Relationships & Why Dating is a Gong Show 48:09

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We’ve all felt it. That awkward disconnect when the vibe is off and you're wondering how you ended up across the table from someone who just isn’t where you are. Maybe you’re in different stages of life, chasing different things, or just not clear on what the other actually wants. Whatever the reason, the moment hits: this isn’t it. It’s not easy t…

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E374 | How to Get Through to Incredibly Stubborn People 30:04

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We’ve all been hit by it. It seemingly comes out of nowhere—a misunderstanding or argument we never saw coming. One moment you’re having a discussion, the next you're blindsided by resistance, vitriol, or passive-aggressive blowback. Where did it come from? Why did something small suddenly feel so personal? Here’s the truth: it’s rarely about the t…

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E373 | Hiring Tips Part 3: Compensation & Pay Structures 29:56

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Why is talking about money so hard? An even better question might be: why do so many job postings treat compensation like a state secret—vague, unclear, or completely absent? The truth is, people want to know they’ll be respected and valued. If you leave them guessing, they’ll start looking elsewhere. In Part 1 of this hiring series, we covered how…

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E397 | David Clancy | Pivoting in Your Career, Filtering Your Passions & Building Relationships 1:09:35

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E396 | How to Stand Out in a World Addicted to Superficial Content and Noise 30:23

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E395 | Keith Ferrazzi | Building Better Teams, Generosity and Adapting to an AI World 52:13

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E394 | Dr. Nick Holton & Dr. Adam Wright | Anti-Fragility: Thriving Amidst Unpleasantness 1:13:06

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E393 | Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Stop Playing Small 25:09

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E392 | B-Side: How to Survive Conversations with People Who Don't Shut Up 19:49

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E391 | Why Sometimes Feeling Like Shit Means You're Perfectly Fine 15:27

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E390 | Subtle Strategies that Make You More Persuasive 21:44

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E389 | The Truth About Narcissism: 4 Types You Need to Know (and How to Navigate Them) 35:56

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E388 | How to Deal with Haters 18:59

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E387 | How to Deal with Defensive People Who Project 24:37

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E386 | What to Do If You Want to Change Careers But Feel Stuck, Unsure, or Scared 22:01

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E385 | Tips for Saying What Matters Before It's Too Late 15:13

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E384 | 21 Questions I've Never Answered Before on Training, Dating, Leadership and Life 49:37

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E383 | B-Side: When a Good Old-Fashioned Ass-Chewing is the Right Call 24:35

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E382 | Why "How Can I Help?" Isn't Always Helpful and What to Do Instead 32:43

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E381 | An Unapologetic Call-Out to Those Who Claim to Want to Be the Best at What They Do 14:28

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E380 | What to Do When Clients Get Too Dependent 35:28

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E379 | Dealing with Checked-Out Youth Coaches 31:26

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E378 | How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Give Yourself More Credit 26:52

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E377 | Why You're Drained as a Leader (and What to Do About It) 26:06

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E376 | Tips If You Feel Stuck at Your Job and Need a Way Forward 19:45

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E375 | Uneven Effort in Relationships & Why Dating is a Gong Show 48:09

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E374 | How to Get Through to Incredibly Stubborn People 30:04

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E373 | Hiring Tips Part 3: Compensation & Pay Structures 29:56