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Beyond The Quit
by Peter
Beyond The Quit is the podcast for leaders, athletes, and everyday people who refuse to settle. Hosted by IFBB Pro and coach Pete Haugabook, every episode dives into discipline, mindset, fitness, and real stories of perseverance. From breaking through fear and failure to building lasting success, this show will challenge you to think deeper, train harder, and rise higher. One mission. No excuses. Let’s go!
Episodes
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Jordan Kurdi: Strength in the Face of the Unthinkable"
This episode features Jordan Kurdi — teacher, coach, athlete, and fighter. At just 26, he’s coaching three sports, inspiring students, staying grounded in his faith, and facing one of life’s toughest battles head‑on: a recent cancer diagnosis. Jordan opens up about mindset, resilience, and what…
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Built From Pressure, Not Comfort | Rick Noda
Rick Noda wasn’t built from comfort — he was built from pressure. Born into a legacy of sacrifice, Rick is the son of a father from Kosrae, Micronesia — an island shaped by the aftermath of nuclear testing — and a mother who rose from Chicago to Flint in pursuit of opportunity through education…
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What Not Quitting Looks Like at 20: A Father–Daughter Conversation on Anxiety, Responsibility, and Growth
In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with my daughter, Deyana Haugabook, for an honest and meaningful conversation about growth, responsibility, and resilience. Deyana is a student at Wayne County Community College, works as a project manager, and openly navigates life while managing...
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I Lost My Sisters… And Almost Lost Myself | Why I’m Returning to the Stage at 50
In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete opens up like never before. After losing his little sister and his twin sister, he didn’t just lose family—he almost lost himself. His motivation, his direction, his identity, and the version of him that used to dream big all started to fade. Now, at 50...
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When Life Burns It All Down — And You Still Don’t Quit | Tony Drysdale
Season 2 Premiere In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Tony Drysdale, a husband, father of three, and seasoned transportation professional who knows firsthand what it means to keep moving forward when life hits hard. Tony shares his journey through job loss, relocation, rebuilding...
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Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After 40 — And How to Rise Again
If you’re over 40 and you feel lost, disconnected, or like life has gotten heavier than you expected… this episode is for you. In today’s message, Pete Haugabook breaks down why so many men and women wake up in their 40s not feeling like themselves — mentally, physically, emotionally, and...
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Leading With Purpose: How Andrae Hampton Lives Beyond The Quit
In this powerful episode of Beyond The Quit, IFBB Pro Pete Haugabook sits down with Andrae Hampton — husband, father of four, assistant pastor, corporate leader, mentor, and financial literacy advocate — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose when life gets heavy. Andrae opens up...
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Before You Quit… Listen to This
In this episode of Beyond the Quit, host Peter Haugabook delves into the concept of the 'quit point'—a critical moment in any journey where the temptation to give up feels justified. He emphasizes that this point is not a sign of failure but rather a transition towards growth. Through personal...
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A Life You Don’t Want to Escape: Fatherhood & a Weight Loss Journey That Stuck
This episode isn’t about dropping pounds fast or chasing perfection. It’s about a father, coach, community leader, and outdoorsman who decided that this time, his health wasn’t going to take a back seat. Ryan Brake opens up about: balancing fatherhood with self-care what weight gain actually…
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Building Leaders: The No Quit Mindset for Consistency and Performance
In this episode, I’m sharing a motivational talk I delivered for a group of managers on discipline, consistency, and leading yourself first. Whether you’re running a team, managing a department, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, the principles in this message apply to…
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From Marine Mindset to Corporate Leader - Eddy Foley's No Quit Journey
Eddy Foley brings a powerful blend of Marine discipline, athletic drive, and corporate leadership. In this episode, he opens up about the moments that shaped him — from growing up in a military environment, to becoming a college athlete, to rising as a respected executive who leads with…
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Generations of Grit | Leigh Smith on Family, Legacy & Never Quitting
In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Leigh Smith — entrepreneur, husband, father, and a man whose mindset was forged through generations of strength. Leigh shares how his great-grandparents and grandparents, who lived through times when Black families had very few opportunities,...
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The Silent Struggle of Strong Men: Carl-Philip Dorissant on Fatherhood, Pressure & Purpose
Strong men carry a weight the world never sees. In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Carl-Philip Dorissant — founder of the Fit Dad Community — opens up about the pressures men face behind closed doors, the expectations of fatherhood, and the quiet battles that shape a man’s identity. We talk…
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Battling Darkness and Finding Purpose | Pricilla Fife’s Story on Beyond The Quit
Some stories don’t start in confidence or strength — they start in darkness. In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Priscilla Fife opens up about the battles she fought in silence, the moments that nearly broke her, and the turning points that pulled her into purpose, faith, and identity. We talk...
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Balancing Greatness: How Bhaaben Deorii Became a Global Leader and IFBB Pro | Beyond The Quit
Balancing greatness comes with pressure most people never see. In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Bhaaben Deorii shares how he became both a global leader and an IFBB Pro, while managing family expectations, sacrifice, and the internal battles that almost broke him. He talks about: The moment he...
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David Cooper: From 14-Time All-American to VP of Operations
In this powerful first episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete Haugabook sits down with David Cooper—14-time All-American, 7-time NCAA Champion, and now Vice President of Operations. David shares his journey from combat medic training to elite athletics to corporate leadership, revealing the grit and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beyond The Quit is the podcast for leaders, athletes, and everyday people who refuse to settle. Hosted by IFBB Pro and coach Pete Haugabook, every episode dives into discipline, mindset, fitness, and real stories of perseverance. From breaking through fear and failure to building lasting success, this show will challenge you to think deeper, train harder, and rise higher. One mission. No excuses. Let’s go!
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