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Hosted by Jarrod Lentz · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Welcome to Action Over Obstacles — the podcast where we explore stories of peak performance, personal growth, and resilience. Each week, I sit down with high-level performers from Apex, North Carolina and beyond — athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers — to uncover the defining moments that shaped their journey. We dive into their early life, the catalyst that sparked their success, the habits and non-negotiables that fuel their drive, and how they overcome adversity with grit and purpose. You’ll walk away with powerful insights and motivation to elevate your own path.
Jarrod Lentz hosts Action Over Obstacles - Stories of Peak Performance, Growth & Resilience, a education show with 28 episodes published.
Mike Erwin has dedicated his life to serving the nation and empowering people to build positive relationships---and become more resilient. Mike is the founder & CEO of The Character & Leadership Center and has worked wit
Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons, in all 50 US s
Drew Snarey hails from Southeast Michigan and currently resides in Chicagoland. Drew is a federal law enforcement Special Agent, entrepreneur, father, and founder of Frontline Athletic, a performance and lifestyle brand
Aaron Baker is a former professional motorsports champion, recovering quadriplegic, husband, father, author, adventure athlete, keynote speaker and ambassador for spinal cord injury. In 1999, Aaron sustained a career end
Jennie "Adrenajen" Milton is an extreme sports athlete, keynote speaker, and author who helps women find the courage to do the things that scare them so they can build bold confidence and live fully. From a fearful child
James Brown Jr. is a dynamic speaker, emcee, voice-over talent, podcast host, and speaking & presentation coach for both youth and adults. From sprinting his way to collegiate All-American honors to closing multimillion-
John Register is a Keynote Speaker, Author, U.S. Army Veteran and Paralympian. While John was training for the 1996 Olympic Games, one missed hurdle changed everything. A devastating leg injury forced the decorated Persi
Garret Biss is a retired Marine Corps pilot, TEDx speaker, recovery coach, and advocate for veteran mental health and resilience. Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Garret now lives in North Carolina, where he works t
James "Jim" Logan is a lifelong endurance sports enthusiast, with a focus on IRONMAN triathlons. At age 59 1/2 his life was perfect, until he was diagnosed in April 2024 with terminal - stage 4 metastatic colorectal canc
Cliff Beach is a Los Angeles-based award-winning musician, author, speaker, and radio host blending funk, soul, jazz, and R&B with motivational storytelling. A Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, C
Amy Skorich is a certified running coach, marathoner, community powerhouse, and owner of "Run Your Way Coaching" in Apex, North Carolina. She has qualified and competed in many of the world's most notable Marathons inclu
Jay Sensi is a SaaS Founder most known for starting the companies My College Roomie and Campus Kaizen. Jay took an idea for a college roommate matching platform and over the course of a decade bootstrapped it into an ind
Brian Waters moved out at age 17 with no safety net, worked three jobs, and bought his first house before he ever earned a college degree — and his story proves that your starting point has absolutely nothing to do with
JD Tremblay is the Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy. He helps men achieve peak performance through the DECA System so they can operate with clarity and expand their cap
Joe Farrell's journey in life is defined by bold decisions, relentless self-motivation, un-wavering faith and a deep commitment to serving others. He is a Former Technology Services Entrepreneur, with business in the US,
Colleen Obrien is a Positive Psychology Coach and the owner of “The Remedy State” – A Life Design coaching program that guides people to design lives with more meaning, purpose and authenticity. Her path has been anythin
Barry Scruggs is a US Army Veteran of 7 years on active duty, that included (2) Combat Deployments to Afghanistan for a total of 19 Months. Barry’s hobbies and interests include Ultra Marathons, Running and Weightlifting
Michael Pichan is an Ultra Endurance Athlete and Journey Racer. After a much too-long hiatus from any physical activity, Michael discovered Rucking in November of 2021 which eventually led him to endurance events and a p
Chris Smith is the Owner and Operator of the RISE Flag Football organization in Apex, North Carolina, a University of Florida graduate, and a longtime Gator fan. As a Pop Warner coach, devoted husband, and proud father o
Yana Polikarpov is the founder of Dark Horse Coaching, a USATF Level 1 coach and holds a Diploma in Coaching and Positive Psychology. Yana's passion lies in human potential, and she is on a mission to help people move be
Cliff Beach
Soul Musician, Author and VP of Digital Operations at Beautytap
1 appearance on this show
Brian Waters
The Ringer
1 appearance on this show
JD Tremblay
Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor · The Hungry Warrior Academy
1 appearance on this show
Christopher Smith
postdoctoral fellow · American Museum of Natural History
1 appearance on this show
Mark Long
personal trainer, life coach, advocate · Beyond Limits Life Coach
1 appearance on this show
Amy Skorich
Run Your Way Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Colleen Obrien
The Remedy State
1 appearance on this show
Yana Polikarpov
Dark Horse Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Rob Smalling
Four-Five Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Mike O'Connor
New Hope Treatment Centers
1 appearance on this show
Steve Kozlowski
Koz Closes
1 appearance on this show
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