DFW Grit - The Podcast
by Dr. James Taylor
DFW Grit - The Podcast is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space.DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds.
Episodes
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EP167: From Chaos to Clarity: How to Set Boundaries and Take Back Control with Cass Cooper
On this episode of DFW Grit, Cass Cooper, the “Chaos Whisperer,” joins Dr. James Taylor to share how she helps people turn chaos into clarity by setting healthier boundaries, embracing imperfect action, and designing lives that actually work for them. She also explores how technology and AI can...
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EP166: Nobody Wants Me
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor shares a personal experience with his children that reveals how easily past experiences and emotions can shape the way we interpret everyday conversations. Through moments of vulnerability, unexpected reassurance, and self-reflection, he explores the...
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EP165: Reinventing Yourself: Marcus Lee Stephenson on Growth, Purpose & Legacy
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with author, entrepreneur, and creative Marcus Lee Stephenson to talk about his journey from proving others wrong to learning to believe in himself. Marcus shares how family, fatherhood, personal loss, and difficult experiences shaped his approach...
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EP164: Fu*k It Here's the Data
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores the difference between what we willingly give, what we begrudgingly give, and what gets taken from us. He reflects on how the systems, schedules, and expectations we create can eventually start draining us, and why those moments of feeling tapped…
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EP163: Spiteful Parenting Revisited
In this back-to-school episode of DFW Grit, Frankie and Calvin return to the podcast to look back at their younger selves and share how they’ve grown in reading, writing, math, friendships, and life. With plenty of laughs along the way, they talk about heading into fourth and second grade, the...
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EP162: Grand Gesture Excuse
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores how big trips, gifts, and grand gestures can sometimes become a substitute for showing up in the small, everyday moments that matter most. He challenges listeners to examine the intention behind their giving and focus on consistent acts of...
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EP161: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part I
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to. This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal...
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EP160: Make It A Rule
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how creating simple rules can eliminate overthinking, reduce decision fatigue, and free up valuable time and mental energy. From simplifying everyday choices to avoiding new distractions, he explains why sometimes you don’t need more discipline…
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EP159: Storytelling in Video Marketing Insights From an Expert with Joel Davis
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to. This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal...
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EP158: You Belong Before You Prove It
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares why he created Mid-City Dads after realizing that large online communities don't always translate into real support. This episode explores the difference between membership and belonging, why presence matters more than online engagement, and how...
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EP157: Betting on Yourself in Dallas: Erica Glassey’s Entrepreneurial Leap
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal...
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EP156: Quiet Revenege
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. James Taylor explores the difference between building a mission out of purpose versus building one out of pain. Through a personal story of betrayal, he shares why true growth comes from serving the people you're called to help, not from proving someone else…
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EP155: Penny Hart shares his NFL Lessons, Business Mindset, and Why Every Player Must Know Their Worth
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal...
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EP154: Halftime Adjustments: Stop Doing Your Best
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor challenges listeners to stop measuring success by "doing their best" and start asking what the situation actually requires. Through personal stories of leadership, fitness, and business growth, Dr. James Taylor shares a framework for recalibrating your…
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EP153: Inside Local News How Community Impact Covers DFW Differently with Arlin Gold
🔥 The episodes that hit hardest. The conversations that sparked the most discussion. The lessons that listeners keep coming back to.This summer, we're reopening the DFW Grit vault and bringing back some of our most impactful episodes on leadership, resilience, business, fatherhood, and personal...
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EP152: The Streak Was Never The Score
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares a powerful lesson learned after breaking a long-standing workout routine: success isn’t measured by how long a streak lasts, but by how quickly you return when it’s broken. Through personal stories about burnout, leadership, and self-discipline, he...
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EP151: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part 2
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with John & Jack Humphreys, the owners of From Across The Pond to talk about entrepreneurship, military service, and building a purpose-driven business. From Navy stories and career pivots to creating one of the Metroplex’s top gluten-free...
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EP150: Happy, Mad, Sad That Was My Only Range
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how many men operate with a limited emotional vocabulary, living only in “happy, mad, or sad” and how that lack of emotional precision impacts leadership, parenting, relationships, and decision-making. Through personal stories and insights gained...
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EP149: How Servant Leadership Helped Build From Across The Pond in DFW - Part I
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with John & Jack Humphreys, the owners of From Across The Pond to talk about entrepreneurship, military service, and building a purpose-driven business. From Navy stories and career pivots to creating one of the Metroplex’s top gluten-free...
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EP148: People'd Out
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor opens up about what it feels like to become “peopled out” and how emotional overload can quietly build throughout the week. Using personal stories from work, parenting, and everyday interactions, he breaks down how nervous system fatigue affects behavior…
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EP147: Building a Food Business from Scratch: Joshua Motte's Entrepreneur Journey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Joshua Motte, founder of Motte’s Kitchen, to share how a side hustle cooking for coworkers turned into a growing catering and hospitality business. Joshua talks about his roots in family cooking, taking a leap after college, and building his...
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EP146: This Works Every Time and Why I Still Don't Do It
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor breaks down a simple truth: we already know what works, we just don’t consistently do it. He emphasizes that real progress comes from executing basic habits like working out, cooking at home, and being intentional with your time, rather than chasing new...
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EP145: From Albania to America: Elda Rata’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Success
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Elda Rata, who shares her powerful journey from Albania to the U.S., rebuilding her life as a single mom while balancing a legal career and helping grow a successful restaurant business. Her story highlights resilience, hard work, and the...
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EP144: What You're Not Changing, You're Choosing
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor shares a powerful lesson on personal accountability, emphasizing that “what you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” Through a simple giveaway exercise, he uncovers how many people already know their struggles, but continue to tolerate them, and challenges...
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EP143: Building a Restaurant From Scratch: The Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen Business Journey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Jesse Gibson shares his journey from selling shrimp out of a truck to building Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen, overcoming major setbacks like a costly plumbing shutdown and construction challenges. He emphasizes staying authentic to Louisiana culture, listening to…
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EP142: If You're Lying To Yourself, Stop It
In this reflective episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores how self-deception, especially among men, keeps people stuck, arguing that most don’t lack motivation but rather honesty with themselves. He breaks down common patterns like avoidance, broken self-trust, and misalignment between…
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EP141: Why Dads Need to Read to Their Kids: The Story Behind Dads Do Story Hour
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Matt Bealer to talk about why dads need to be part of the literacy conversation, and how that led to launching Dads Do Story Hour. What starts as a conversation about reading to kids turns into something bigger: fatherhood, education,...
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EP140: To Whom Much Is Given
In this reflective episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor explores the idea that if you’re asking for more in life; more success, influence, peace, or opportunity; you must also be ready to handle the responsibility that comes with it. Dr. Taylor explains that growth requires participation, discipline,...
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EP139: Rethink Everything: Kyle Draper on Faith, Business, and Building a Purpose-Driven Brand
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Kyle Draper to unpack his unconventional journey from pastor to roofer to CEO and founder of the Rethink Everything book series. They dive into servant leadership, giving with guardrails, staying present in...
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EP138: The Shit Your Dad Never Told You About Depression
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor tackles the pressure men silently carry provider, protector, husband, father and how that pressure can quietly spiral into isolation and paralysis. Speaking from personal experience, he shares a practical response plan and five immediate actions to...
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EP137: Becoming the Man Your Family Needs: Jeremy Smith’s Shift from Railroad to Real Estate
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with real estate entrepreneur and coach Jeremy Smith to discuss the journey from railroad management to top-producing agent, all driven by a commitment to being a present father. Jeremy shares how focused discipline, coachability, and embracing...
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EP136: Regaining Momentum in 2026
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor breaks down why most New Year’s resolutions quietly stall out and how to restart without shame. He shares three powerful strategies: scale down big goals, replace old habits with intentional actions, and prioritize momentum over motivation. Paired with the...
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EP135: Betting on Yourself in Dallas: Erica Glassey’s Entrepreneurial Leap
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Erica Glassey, licensed massage therapist, business owner, and lead therapist for the Dallas Wings. From launching her business after a breakup to accidentally meeting a team exec in the grocery store, Erica shares how betting on herself…
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EP134: I'm Adding Nothing to Change Everything
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor speaks to those entering January quietly—clearer, wiser, and less naïve after a heavy 2025. He reflects on hard lessons around generosity, discipline, and boundaries, reframing the past year not as a failure but as earned awareness. This episode is about...
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EP133: From Burnout to Boundaries: Scott Rammage on Taking Back Your Time
In this episode of DFW Grit, Scott Rammage joins Dr. Taylor for a raw conversation on identity, fatherhood, burnout, and the real cost of chasing success. From running a bike shop while teaching full-time to building a business that runs without him, Scott opens up about what it means to truly…
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EP132: For Those Quietly Entering January
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor speaks to those entering January quietly—clearer, wiser, and less naïve after a heavy 2025. He reflects on hard lessons around generosity, discipline, and boundaries, reframing the past year not as a failure but as earned awareness. This episode is about...
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EP131: Inside Local News: How Community Impact Covers DFW Differently with Arlin Gold
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Arlin Gold of Community Impact to unpack the power of local journalism and how her unexpected journey—from restaurants to Rotary to reporting—shaped her passion for serving communities. They explore how Community Impact stays...
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EP130: The Failure Inventory
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor challenges you. If you’ve ever felt like journaling isn’t “manly,” think again. This episode introduces a simple, no-fluff end-of-year “Failure Inventory” designed to help you extract the patterns and rules that held you back—and reclaim your peace heading...
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EP129: What Jiu-Jitsu Taught Sam Snow About Fatherhood, Focus, and Finding Peace
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Sam Snow. From Ecuador to Keller, Sam Snow’s journey is anything but typical. After a post-grad leap of faith took him to South America to train and teach Jiu-Jitsu, he returned stateside to build Alliance Jiu-Jitsu Keller—founded on...
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EP128: 2025, WTF Was That?
In this episode of DFW Grit, 2025 didn’t pull punches—and for many, it left more scars than celebrations. In this year-end reflection, Dr. Taylor owns the tough lessons, sets his sights on stronger boundaries, and reminds us that moving forward isn’t about waiting for life to get easier—it’s…
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EP127: Buried by Life, Saved by Grit: Michelle Hill’s Journey Out of the Darkness - All Junked Up
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Michelle Hill, founder of All Junked Up, whose journey from truck driver to business owner is anything but ordinary. She opens up about overcoming trauma, addiction, loss, and even hoarding—transforming those struggles into a mission...
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EP126: Boundaries and Mental Health
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor reflects on men’s mental health, personal boundaries, and the quiet weight many men carry without saying a word. From setting hard boundaries with family to learning the power of emotional ownership, Dr. Taylor offers a candid take on healing, fatherhood…
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EP125: Comfort Is a Lie: Why Playing It Safe Won’t Save You with Tori Whitaker
In this powerful episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with identity coach and founder of Better After Baby, Tori Whitaker, to unpack her journey from collegiate athlete to single mother rebuilding her life from the ground up. Tori shares how surviving domestic abuse, navigating single...
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EP124: Radical Responsibility
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor dives into the concept of radical responsibility—the empowering but heavy mindset of owning your outcomes, your actions, and your influence as a leader. He reflects on how personal ownership can both accelerate growth and lead to burnout if not balanced…
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EP123: Risking It All for the Dream: The Journey of 2Girls1Brush Beauty
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor sits down with Amber and Tess, the powerhouse duo behind 2Girls1Brush Beauty, to share their journey from solo side hustles to building a thriving 27-person beauty team in Fort Worth. They talk about risking everything to follow their passion, navigating...
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EP122: I (Don't) Want To Be Popular
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor dives deep into the kind of growth nobody talks about — the kind built on consistency, loyalty, and doing right by the people who believed in you before the cameras turned on. Dr. Taylor opens up about the pressure to tear others down for a viral clip and…
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EP121: The Whiskey Castle: How Matt Zitrick Educates Through Whiskey
In this episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor visits Matt Zitrick, founder of The Whiskey Castle and one of the minds behind Whiskey Crusaders. They dive into Matt’s journey from accountant to whiskey educator, exploring his massive 5,000-bottle collection, the global relationships behind the pours…
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EP120: The Joy and Frustration of Service
In this special episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor is celebrating his 10th Anniversary of Patient Appreciation Day at Aspire Chiropractic. He reflects on the impact, evolution, and emotional rollercoaster of hosting Aspire Chiropractic’s annual Patient Appreciation Day. From heartfelt thank-yous to...
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EP119: Pop Rock, Parenthood & Purpose: Kyle Lester’s Reinvention Journey - Part II
In this candid episode of DFW Grit, Dr. Taylor reconnects with long-time friend Kyle Lester to talk about transformation, fatherhood, and rediscovering purpose in your 40s. From finance director to touring musician (Check out the Culper Ring Band!) to running marathons and living sober, Kyle…
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EP118: July 83rd
In this brutally honest solo episode, Dr. Taylor reflects on a chaotic and challenging summer filled with personal and professional setbacks—from firing a longtime office manager and losing staff to facing unexpected transitions and emotional tolls. Instead of quitting, he leans into action,...
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DFW Grit - The Podcast is a podcast hosted by Dr. James Taylor, a top chiropractor in Dallas Ft. Worth with growing and successful ventures in real estate, commercial investments, and the crypto space.DFW Grit's intent is to get entrepreneurs to become successful in their businesses without apology. DFW Grit came from where all great business ventures arise: the golf course. James realized that we are all in the business of selling, and being successful in business is tough. Weakness is easy but strength succeeds.
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