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Exceeding Expectations

by Michael Gowen

In this podcast I explore the freedom of never setting limits on yourself. I start this podcast with a series following my own personal journey as I return to competitive college wrestling while balancing my job as a husband and physical therapist. I then dive into the deep emotional and psychological benefits of self-acceptance and finding your purpose. The focus of this podcast is on exceeding your own expectations of yourself or that others may have placed on you. I will invite guests that either exemplify this or are on this journey. Never stop exceeding expectations!Gmail:michaelgowendpt

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Episodes

  1. Climbing to Your Best Self

    In this episode The Sean Swarner comes on and shares some incredible insight and perspective on his life’s journey. From defeating 2 rare primary forms of cancer to conquering the toughest terrain on our planet (with one lung), he is a one-of-a-kind human. He dives into how he made it all happen...

  2. Growth and Leadership

    In this interview with Dr. Josh Funk we discuss several important topics including the importance of personal growth/development, culture, and leadership. This discussion targets several angles/perspectives including that from a business owner and an athlete. This episode is jam packed with...

  3. Never Setting Limits; Never Out of Reach.

    “Don’t tell me what you can’t do. Show me what you CAN DO”...... In this episode, I interview TikTok star and man of comedy, Colby Van Vorrhis, also know as the “Armless Freak”. Colby may have been born with a disability, but he absolutely has not ever let that define him. In fact, he doesn’t…

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  4. Racing for Redemption

    In this episode I engage in a rich conversation with aspiring Ironman athlete, Mario Mejia. A little over a year ago Mario found himself in jail, struggling with alcoholism, and with his license suspended. It was at this point, hitting rock bottom, that Mario found himself at a crossroad in his...

  5. Locus of Control (Ep. 3, Part 2)

    In this episode, I start with a breakdown of how my national tournament concluded match by match. I give you a look into all the emotions I experienced along the way and what I learned. The importance of developing a strong locus of control is emphasized and how it improves your perspective and...

  6. Finding Peace (Ep. 3, Part 1)

    This is part-1 of a 2-part episode to finish off the series “Return to the Mat”. In this episode I dive into my “why” even deeper and discuss the many factors that led me to undertake this incredible and unique journey of returning to collegiate wrestling. I open up, expose my vulnerability, and...

  7. Staying on Track

    In this episode I discuss the keys to staying on track when pursuing your dreams and goals. I discuss the importance of developing a routine, accepting failure, and developing a mindset of gratitude. I open up about the doubts and struggles that I endured. I also take some time and give you a…

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  8. Have a Dream and Chase it Too

    In the first 20 minutes I give an introduction to my recent dream of returning to college wrestling. I become vulnerable, describing my feelings and doubts during the process. During this, I attempt to give a good perspective on what it’s like to pick up an old dream and chase after it even when...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this podcast I explore the freedom of never setting limits on yourself. I start this podcast with a series following my own personal journey as I return to competitive college wrestling while balancing my job as a husband and physical therapist. I then dive into the deep emotional and psychological benefits of self-acceptance and finding your purpose. The focus of this podcast is on exceeding your own expectations of yourself or that others may have placed on you. I will invite guests that either exemplify this or are on this journey. Never stop exceeding expectations!Gmail:michaelgowendpt

HOSTED BY

Michael Gowen

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How many episodes does Exceeding Expectations have?

Exceeding Expectations currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Exceeding Expectations about?

In this podcast I explore the freedom of never setting limits on yourself. I start this podcast with a series following my own personal journey as I return to competitive college wrestling while balancing my job as a husband and physical therapist. I then dive into the deep emotional and...

How often does Exceeding Expectations release new episodes?

Exceeding Expectations has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Exceeding Expectations?

Exceeding Expectations is created and hosted by Michael Gowen.
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