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RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard

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 The Other Side of Hard, hosted by Ken Rideout — raw, gripping conversations with people who've pushed past the breaking point. Stories of resilience, redemption, and what's waiting on the other side.© 2025 Ken Rideout Développement personnel Réussite Sciences sociales
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  • Trauma, Recovery, and Human Performance | Dr. Kristen Holmes

    Trauma, Recovery, and Human Performance | Dr. Kristen Holmes
    Feb 4 2026
    This week I sit down with Dr. Kristen Holmes — scientist, former elite athlete, coach, and the Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP. Kristen built her life around performance early. Sports became structure. Discipline became safety. Achievement became identity. But long before the titles and credentials, she was learning how to survive instability, neglect, and trauma — and carrying that nervous system into adulthood. We talk about what high achievement can hide. How drive is often born from pain. And how never asking for help eventually catches up to you. Kristen shares the unglamorous work that came later: therapy, forgiveness, rebuilding identity, and learning how to live with peace without losing her edge. We also get into sleep, recovery, alcohol, HRV, and why the nervous system never lies — plus how those lessons now shape her work with elite athletes, teams, and everyday people trying to function better in a demanding world. This episode isn’t about optimization. It’s about alignment. And what it actually costs to earn it. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho Nutrition: https:/rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Athletic Brewing: ⁠ https://athleticbrewing.com Code "RIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Setting the Stage (00:19) The Importance of Self-Care and Delayed Gratification (02:43) Challenges of Modern Life and Evolutionary Psychology (05:24) Struggles with Addiction and the Power of the First Step (06:36) Kristen's Background and Early Life (08:33) The Impact of Parental Influence and Childhood Struggles (15:32) Turning to Sports for Validation and Success (22:11) Coaching and the Journey to Princeton (32:48) Embracing Technology in Sports Science (40:18) The Future of Heart Rate Variability in Sports Science (42:33) Implementing Training Effect Notifications (43:21) Fueling for Athletic Performance (44:32) The Commitment of Division One Sports (45:42) Integrating Technology in Sports Programs (46:02) Recruiting and Retaining Top Athletes (48:22) The Princeton Experience and Alumni Pride (52:23) Personal Journey to Whoop (54:38) The Importance of Sleep and Recovery (58:45) Transitioning to a Corporate Environment (01:00:05) The Power of Data in Performance Enhancement (01:12:31) Healing Trauma and Building Resilience (01:15:35) Coping with Anger and Competition (01:16:03) Revealing the Past to Family (01:17:08) The Darkest Moments and Seeking Help (01:18:06) The Power of Forgiveness (01:18:59) Understanding Abusers and Empathy (01:21:59) Emotional Intelligence and Self-Reflection (01:25:32) The Importance of Physical and Mental Health (01:27:55) Alcohol's Impact on Health (01:30:17) Whoop Data and Alcohol Consumption (01:35:37) VO2 Max and Longevity (01:42:09) The Responsibility of Health and Wellness (01:46:56) Exciting Developments at Whoop (01:54:00) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 55 min
  • From Alcohol to a Non-Alcoholic Empire | Bill Shufelt

    From Alcohol to a Non-Alcoholic Empire | Bill Shufelt
    Jan 28 2026
    Bill Shufelt, CEO and co-founder of Athletic Brewing Company, shares the remarkable journey from high-intensity finance to building the world’s leading non-alcoholic beer brand. In this conversation, Ken Rideout and Bill go deep on the real story behind Athletic: Bill’s personal struggle with alcohol, the moment sobriety changed everything, and the “missionary vs. mercenary” mindset that kept him committed to impact over exits. Bill breaks down what it actually took to get Athletic off the ground—raising early capital through relentless rejection, building breweries from scratch to protect quality, and scaling through multiple economic cycles. They also touch on fitness, endurance, family support, and why younger generations are changing the future of drinking faster than most people realize. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠https://ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠https://v14.com/rideout⁠ Code “RIDEOUT” Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:19) The Journey of Athletic Brewing (02:18) Missionaries vs. Mercenaries (02:45) The Brewing Evolution (06:43) Finance Career Beginnings (08:55) Trading Desk Realities (16:59) The Turning Point: Sobriety (25:36) Discovering a New Path (36:14) The Birth of Athletic Brewing (46:05) Making the Leap (47:55) Facing Rejection and Learning from Setbacks (48:13) The Struggles of Early Capital Raising (50:04) Unexpected Challenges and Small Wins (51:47) Finding the Right Partner and Building the Team (55:16) The Decision to Build Our Own Brewery (01:02:01) Overcoming Economic and Logistical Hurdles (01:18:31) The Importance of Passion and Community (01:20:46) Marketing Wins and Lessons Learned (01:25:14) The Journey of Growth and Future Plans (01:33:38) Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 35 min
  • From Undrafted to the Front Office | Ran Carthon

    From Undrafted to the Front Office | Ran Carthon
    Jan 21 2026
    Ran Carthon has lived football from every angle — from undrafted NFL running back fighting to stay on rosters, to working his way through scouting and personnel, to eventually becoming General Manager of the Tennessee Titans. In this conversation, Ken Rideout goes beyond wins and losses to explore the human side of the NFL: pressure, family sacrifice, leadership, and what it really takes to earn trust inside an organization. Ran reflects on his upbringing as a military kid, finding home in Key West, and the lessons passed down from his father’s long NFL playing and coaching career. He shares the reality of being undrafted, the intensity of being coached by his own father, the behind-the-scenes grind of front office life, and what true collaboration actually looks like inside winning teams. Ran also opens up about being let go publicly — and how he rebuilt his mindset around peace, joy, and purpose beyond the job. Subscribe / listen on all platforms: https://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ - ketone.com/rideout code RIDEOUT Rho Nutrition - https://rhonutrition.com code RIDEOUT Athletic Nicotine - athleticnicotine.com/rideout code RIDEOUT Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (00:20) Family Legacy in Football (00:59) Challenges and Hardships in Football (02:32) Training and Practice Insights (04:42) Adoption and Community Support (07:15) Racial Differences and Community (18:14) Growing Up in Key West (21:34) High School Football and Recruitment (37:35) Sponsor: Liposomal NAD+ (RO Nutrition) (38:47) NFL Journey: From Undrafted to Camp (41:04) Father-Son Coaching Experience (45:14) Transition to the Indianapolis Colts (54:22) Fan Culture and Player Respect (01:00:59) Challenges for Black Coaches in the NFL (01:04:23) Path to Becoming an NFL Executive (01:19:48) 49ers Draft Room + Building Reputation (01:23:29) Transition to the Tennessee Titans (01:28:21) Challenges of Being a GM (01:31:13) Balancing Family and Career (01:38:51) Life After the Titans + Reset Mindset (01:46:58) Final Thoughts and Super Bowl Predictions (02:01:38) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 h et 4 min
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