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 Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?

Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.

John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.

Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.Copyright Grit Meets Growth Podcast Économie
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  • Taking Off the Mask: The Conversation Every Man Needs - Episode 108

    Taking Off the Mask: The Conversation Every Man Needs - Episode 108
    Jun 18 2025
    On today’s episode, we’re hitting record on a Friday—our favorite day to sit down and reflect—and we’ve got a lot to unpack. With June being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation goes deep into what it really means to be strong, to wear the mask, and more importantly, what it looks like to take it off. We’re talking about the internal battles men face daily, the lies we tell ourselves, and the need for real conversations, real community, and real healing. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be "fine" when you’re not, this one’s for you.

    It’s time to drop the act and get honest—because that’s where the growth happens. Let’s go.

    ...

    5 Insights from This Episode:
    Strength Isn't Silence — It's Honesty. Real strength comes from vulnerability and truth, not from pretending everything’s okay. Being willing to say “I’m not doing great” takes more courage than staying silent.

    The Mask We Wear Is Heavy.
    Men often wear a mask of strength, success, and control—but underneath, many are struggling. Taking off the mask starts with real conversations and safe spaces to be yourself.

    You’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone. The lone wolf mindset doesn’t work. Growth, healing, and strength are found in the pack—in community, accountability, and surrounding yourself with people who care enough to check in and stay for the answer.

    Journaling Helps Reveal Patterns. Writing down your thoughts consistently creates clarity. It helps you recognize emotional patterns and mental health red flags you might otherwise miss in the daily chaos.

    Your Struggles Are a Calling, Not a Punishment. That weight you're carrying isn’t a curse—it’s a sign you’re built for more. Instead of asking for the load to be lifted, ask for the strength to carry it and grow through it.

    ...

    One Truth: You can’t fix what you won’t face.
    Healing starts when you stop ignoring the hard stuff and choose to look it in the eye.
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    32 min
  • We All Need a Pack: Breaking Down The Lone Wolf Lie - Episode 107

    We All Need a Pack: Breaking Down The Lone Wolf Lie - Episode 107
    Jun 4 2025
    In the last episode, we talked about the importance of betting on yourself — showing up with boldness, taking risks, and owning your story. But after we wrapped, something kept tugging at us. There’s a shadow side to betting on yourself: going it alone.

    This episode is all about the lone wolf mindset — the belief that strength means isolation, that you have to carry the weight on your own to earn respect. It’s a lie we’ve been sold, especially as men, and it’s costing us deeply. Today we’re talking about what it means to be fiercely independent without being alone… why going further means running with a pack… and how connection, community, and perspective might just be the greatest strengths you’ve been missing.

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    Five insights from this episode:

    You Can Bet on Yourself Without Doing It Alone
    Independence is powerful—but isolation is a trap. Real growth happens when boldness is paired with intentional connection.

    The Lone Wolf Might Survive… But He Won’t Thrive
    You can win in short sprints alone, but long-term success and fulfillment come from surrounding yourself with a trusted circle.

    Perspective Comes Through People
    Other voices help sharpen your own. Trusted relationships expose blind spots, challenge your thinking, and unlock new ideas.

    Isolation Increases the Risk of Burnout and Bad Decisions
    Carrying the weight alone leads to exhaustion, mental health struggles, and poor choices. A strong circle helps lighten the load.

    Fierce Independence + Intentional Connection = Resilience
    The strongest individuals are grounded in who they are—but they're also humble enough to lean into community, receive feedback, and keep growing.

    …

    One Truth
    The strongest among us aren’t lone wolves—they’re the ones who know when to stand alone and when to lean on their pack.
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    26 min
  • The Power of Presence: How You Show Up Changes Everything - Episode 106

    The Power of Presence: How You Show Up Changes Everything - Episode 106
    May 21 2025
    This episode comes straight from the heart. No filters—just real conversation about what it means to show up. We talk about the power of giving without expecting anything in return… and the humbling experience of learning how to receive. We explore purpose, faith, taking bold steps into the unknown, and the kind of seeds we all plant with the way we treat people. If you’ve ever wrestled with what it looks like to bet on yourself, live with intention, or stay open to life’s curveballs, this one’s for you.

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    Five takeaways from this episode:


    Giving is Easy. Receiving Takes Work.
    Most high-achievers are natural givers—but learning to receive with humility and openness is just as important. You can’t pour into others forever without being willing to let others pour into you.

    Purpose Leads the Way.
    Making bold moves—especially when the future is unclear—gets a whole lot easier when you’re anchored in your core values and purpose. Purpose doesn’t always come with a map, but it gives you the courage to keep moving forward.

    Stay Curious and Ask Better Questions.
    Curiosity is a superpower. Whether you're connecting with others, leading a team, or just navigating daily life, asking great questions opens doors to deeper relationships and unexpected opportunities.

    Abundance is a Mindset.
    Living from a place of abundance—not fear or scarcity—makes it easier to make tough decisions, try new things, and keep your eyes open for the good around you. What you focus on, you find.

    Bring Your Glove.
    Be ready for connection. Be ready to give. Be ready to receive. Life is like a game of catch—those who come prepared, stay engaged, and remain open to the tosses and returns are the ones who grow.

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    One truth
    The way you consistently show up for others will determine who shows up for you when it matters most. That’s the harvest. Keep planting.
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    28 min

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