EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 1H 13M
Who's going to CARRY THE FLAG? w/ Chris Maleta
from Tell This Story · host Tell This Story
🏁 In This Episode:In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Chris Maleta, founder of Carry The Flag USA, firefighter, Ironman finisher, and a man on a mission.Chris shares his journey from firefighting and elite endurance sports to launching a movement built on discipline, community, and purpose. Together, Doug and Chris explore how physical fitness drives mental health, why resilience and personal accountability are non-negotiable, and how leadership starts with carrying the flag for yourself—before you can carry it for others.💥 Key Takeaways:This conversation is a call to action: Get up. Show up. Push forward. Because there are no days off when you’re building a life of impact.The moment that inspired Chris to start Carry The FlagHow firefighting and Ironman racing forged discipline and mental gritWhy fitness is more than physical—it's about mindset and leadershipHow small actions and consistent habits create lasting changeThe ripple effect of helping one personWhat it truly means to "carry the flag" in your life, family, and communityDiscipline beats motivation—show up anyway.Accountability and consistency separate talkers from doers.Fitness is a tool to elevate your mental state and mindset.Community creates resilience. You’re not meant to do this alone.Purpose matters. Leadership starts with leading yourself.📍 Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Carry The Flag03:52 – Chris Maleta's Journey and Background12:04 – The Birth of Carry The Flag16:20 – The Mission Behind the Movement29:48 – Discipline and Purpose in Fitness37:51 – The Power of Physical Fitness40:56 – The Importance of Consistency and Accountability44:30 – Starting Small: Building Healthy Habits48:54 – Carrying the Flag: Personal Responsibility and Leadership54:38 – The Role of Community and Connection58:11 – Mental Health and Physical Fitness01:02:12 – Resilience in the Face of Adversity01:07:19 – The Ripple Effect of Positive Actions🔗 Follow Chris Maleta and Carry The Flag:🌐 Website: https://www.carrytheflagusa.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheflagusa🎧 Follow Doug White & Tell This Story:🌐 Website: www.dougwhiteofficial.com📚 Hiding in Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJRY7W72🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0C4wNoBzyn8e8HwXqdEp7W📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tell_This_Story🎵 Amazon Music: https://a.co/d/biLp8ba📣 Call to Action:Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a push today.Tag @carrytheflagusa and @tell_this_story with your biggest takeaway.#CarryTheFlag #TellThisStory #MentalFitness #TacticalAthlete #DisciplineOverMotivation
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🏁 In This Episode:In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Chris Maleta, founder of Carry The Flag USA, firefighter, Ironman finisher, and a man on a mission.Chris shares his journey from firefighting and elite endurance sports to launching a movement built on discipline, community, and purpose. Together, Doug and Chris explore how physical fitness drives mental health, why resilience and personal accountability are non-negotiable, and how leadership starts with carrying the flag for yourself—before you can carry it for others.💥 Key Takeaways:This conversation is a call to action: Get up. Show up. Push forward. Because there are no days off when you’re building a life of impact.The moment that inspired Chris to start Carry The FlagHow firefighting and Ironman racing forged discipline and mental gritWhy fitness is more than physical—it's about mindset and leadershipHow small actions and consistent habits create lasting changeThe ripple effect of helping one personWhat it truly means to "carry the flag" in your life, family, and communityDiscipline beats motivation—show up anyway.Accountability and consistency separate talkers from doers.Fitness is a tool to elevate your mental state and mindset.Community creates resilience. You’re not meant to do this alone.Purpose matters. Leadership starts with leading yourself.📍 Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Carry The Flag03:52 – Chris Maleta's Journey and Background12:04 – The Birth of Carry The Flag16:20 – The Mission Behind the Movement29:48 – Discipline and Purpose in Fitness37:51 – The Power of Physical Fitness40:56 – The Importance of Consistency and Accountability44:30 – Starting Small: Building Healthy Habits48:54 – Carrying the Flag: Personal Responsibility and Leadership54:38 – The Role of Community and Connection58:11 – Mental Health and Physical Fitness01:02:12 – Resilience in the Face of Adversity01:07:19 – The Ripple Effect of Positive Actions🔗 Follow Chris Maleta and Carry The Flag:🌐 Website: https://www.carrytheflagusa.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheflagusa🎧 Follow Doug White & Tell This Story:🌐 Website: www.dougwhiteofficial.com📚 Hiding in Plain Sight: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJRY7W72🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0C4wNoBzyn8e8HwXqdEp7W📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tell_This_Story🎵 Amazon Music: https://a.co/d/biLp8ba📣 Call to Action:Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a push today.Tag @carrytheflagusa and @tell_this_story with your biggest takeaway.#CarryTheFlag #TellThisStory #MentalFitness #TacticalAthlete #DisciplineOverMotivation
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