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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 1H 11M

164: How to Turn Hard Seasons Into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Ken Rideout

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Ken Rideout returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, and the life experiences that shaped it. We discuss his rise from addiction and adversity to sobriety, business success, and a 2:28 marathon, plus his recent Austin Half Marathon win at 54. This conversation explores discipline, faith, identity, risk, and what it takes to build a meaningful life on the other side of hard.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:30 The Other Side of Hard02:58 Winning the Austin Half at 5405:49 From Addiction to Endurance07:46 Leaving Wall Street, Starting Over12:04 The Marathon Breakthrough15:41 Loving the Process, Not Just PRs18:54 Family, Roots, and Perspective23:38 Breaking Out of Your Environment27:06 Insecurity, Recovery, and Growth29:24 Marriage, Fatherhood, and Real Life31:56 Cancer Scare and Perspective Shift36:28 Faith, Weakness, and Identity43:41 You Are More Than Performance53:26 Build the Life You WantORDER KEN'S BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Want-Other-Side-Hard/dp/1668087057ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

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