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Make It Happen Podcast

by Nolan Ulm

Hosted by Nolan Ulm , D1 Football Captain, Performance Architect and Fitness Expert. This Podcast discusses the Science, Strategy and Systems for Elite Human Performance. You'll learn how the brain and nervous system actually control your perceptions, decisions, energy, recovery, and long-term performance. We take the most cutting edge neuroscience, biology, behavior design tactics into real world actionable steps so you can exponentially increase your energy, income and impact. We don't Guess, We test. Please Rate, Review and share the Podcast!

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Episodes

  1. What to do when ADVERSITY hits

    Here is what I do to breeze past any adversity and things I have learned from the 100M dollar entrepreneurs I know do to overcome any obstacle in their way. Please Rate /Review and share this around! FOLLOW MY DAY TO DAY ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY...

  2. I Got Injured

    Why haven't I been playing? Am I still playing football? All this and more in this podcast... Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter: https://twitter.com/UlmNolan Go check out...

  3. Rising Above and Beyond Through Sheer Will and Determination will Nolan Ulm

    I had the gift of getting on the Heart First Podcast check Ryan and Heidi out at https://open.spotify.com/show/3EfaTDOfcamNV8g3Ee5vUG?si=d6ca681609a84e87 I hope you all enjoy! Every new beginning comes with challenges; for Nolan, it was about turning adversity into his most significant advantage....

  4. EPISODE 29: How I got a Full Ride Scholarship to Play D1 Football (Step by Step)

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Here is how I got a Full Ride D1 Scholarship. Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter: https://twitter.com/UlmNolan Go check out...

  5. EPISODE 28: Overcoming Adversity/ Dealing with Overwhelm

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! I am sharing some adversity I have been running into recently and how I handle overwhelm. Enjoy! Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm…

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  6. Zach McBride - Efficiency in Grind

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Zach McBride joins the show today, current Offensive Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University and a certified DUDE. Gems in here! Share this episode with someone you care about! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  7. Talking my Career at Eastern, Journey to D1 and MORE (on Eagles Power Hour)

    I hopped on the Eagles Power Hour Podcast. I really enjoyed this, love talking Eastern and my career thus far. One Last Ride! https://www.youtube.com/@fansnationnetwork/videos https://www.youtube.com/@Iamcoachray Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  8. Real Talk - To be Extraordinary You Must do Extra than the Ordinarys

    Real talk Wednesday where I tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear, this is for inspiration. To be extraordinary you must do extra than the ordinary! Share this with someone who needs it, enjoy. CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  9. Be Your Most Important Project (on Champion Beyond the Huddle Podcast)

    I hopped in the Champion Beyond the Huddle Podcast and talked about how you are the most important project you will ever work on! Check out Champion Beyond the Huddle Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@Iamcoachray Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  10. Keelan White - How to achieve your D1 Dreams as a Canadian Football Player

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Keelan White joins the show today as a standout receiver with the University of Montana. Keelan has an incredible story as a Canadian Walk on who earned a full ride scholarship, the road was not easy. He actually almost lost his chance to play D1 ball,...

  11. Finding your BURNING Why to keep you going when it's tough (on The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman)

    I hopped in the Burn Podcast with Ben Newman and shared my story and how I always push through when it gets hard. Check out The Burn Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/068VqnEQsJIqoTF91gCJzy Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  12. EPISODE 27: Mamba Mentality - How to be the Hardest Worker in the Room

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Today we talk about how to be the hardest worker in the room- this will change your life if and when you do these things! Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  13. JC Sherrit - The Makings of Champion , How to dominate continuously

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! JC Sherrit the CFL Veteran, Current Pro Football coach and former D1 FCS Defensive player of the year drops gems for you all today. I hope you enjoy! Share this episode with someone you care about! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  14. EPISODE 26: Playing the Long Game and How to truly become the best you can be

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Today I talk about how important it is to view your life in terms of the long game, Rome wasn't built in a day so keep chipping the stone! Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/…

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  15. Michael O'Connor - Penn State to UBC to CFL and all in between how to the Canadian Football Legend is navigating life after football

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! The Legend Michael O'Connor joins us on the show today to talk about his career, life after football and everything in between. Enjoy! Share this episode with someone you care about! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/...

  16. EPISODE 25: How I got my first D1 offer for Football

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Today I tell the story of how I got my first full ride scholarship offer to play Division 1 football. I hope you enjoy Please Rate /Review and share this around! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  17. Manny Arceneaux - 15 Year Pro Football Vet talks about Dominating the Details

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Manny Arceneuax joins us on the Podcast today, a 15 year veteran in pro football he brings a wealth of knowledge! So many GEMS in here, check out Manny on his social media. He truly is a Pro's Pro. Share this episode with someone you care about! CONNECT...

  18. EPISODE 24: PAIN AND PLEASURE (USE IT DON'T LET IT USE YOU)

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Talking about using Pain and Pleasure and not letting it use you! Share and Enjoy! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter: https://twitter.com/UlmNolan Go check out Justice’s...

  19. Andy Ward - Optimizing Performance On and Off the Field

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Andy Ward Joins us on the Podcast today. Talking about so many realms of the Performance side of things when working with athletes. There are so many gems in here whether you are an aspiring athlete or coach, let us know what you think! Share this…

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  20. EPISODE 23: VALUES - How to Find What Yours are and Consciously Choose New Empowering Ones

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Talking Values today and hot to consciously choose them, Enjoy! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter: https://twitter.com/UlmNolan Go check out Justice’s Music...

  21. Jake Rodgers - How to Achieve your Childhood Dreams

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Jake Rodgers joined us on the show today. From playing bigtime D1 ball to getting Drafted to the NFL by the Atlanta Falcons, Jake’s story is moving, inspiring and incredible. The people he was around during his career were remarkable and his resilience…

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  22. Ultimate Year Review and Planning Process to DOMINATE 2024

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! This Solo episode will give you everything you need to absolutely crush your 2024 and be in a whole new spot in your life 365 days from now. I give you everything I do down to the smallest detail. This episode is absolutely packed with value. Check out...

  23. Malcolm Lee - Pushing through Adversity and Turning Lessons into Blessings

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Malcolm Lee joins us on the show today and drops some gems. Having played at Nevada, UBC and in the CFL, Malcolm knows a thing or two about success. His story is so incredible and filled with adversity. Such an awesome story of persistence through the...

  24. Efton Chism III - What it takes to Dominate

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Efton Chism 3 joins us on the show today. Efton is a Washington native who is trail blazing as a wide receiver at Eastern Washington University. He has caught 224 passes for 2541 yards receiving. He knows what it takes and has a mindset on the field…

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  25. EPISODE 22: 6 Human Needs - Why you do everything you do

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode where we are talking about the thing that controls every one of your actions- the 6 Human Needs! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@NolanUlm TikTok:...

  26. Real Talk - Discipline will set you free, Discipline your Disappointments

    Discipline Equals Freedom - Jocko Willink. It's easy to have discipline when everything is going good! How about when you fail, lose or are dissapointed? Discipline your Disappointments!

  27. Nate Barry - Director of Athletic Coaching, Achieving your Optimal Performance and much more

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Nate Barry joins the show today with over 15 years of experience in NCAA Division sports as an athletic performance and strength and conditioning coach. He was a part of six bowl games appearances, two woman's basketball NCAA tournament experiences and…

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  28. EPISODE 21: Turning Losses into Lessons, How to deal with failure

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- today we talk about turning losses into lessons and how to overcome failure. CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter: https://twitter.com/UlmNolan Go check...

  29. Real Talk - Haters are Damaged Dreamers

    Haters are damaged dreamers keep going!

  30. Matt Nichols - Stories from the NFL, CFL and Lessons for Sport and Life

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Matt Nichols joins the show today. We talk about his football career which included Big Sky Offensive MVP, getting signed by the Cowboys and playing 10+ years in the CFL. So many gems in here, excited for you all to listen! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  31. Real Talk - Greatness is only in the Present Moment

    Real talk Wednesday where I tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear, this is for inspiration. Change is never a matter of a ability it’s always a matter of motivation- be the change and make it happen in your life. Greatness is only in the present moment! Share this with someone...

  32. EPISODE 20: How to craft a masterful week ft Robin Sharma Method

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- today we talk about leaving the beautiful weekly design process which was created by Robin Sharma. I add all the tweaks I have made with it and how I use to craft masterful weeks. Share and Enjoy! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  33. Erik Brooks - Walk On to Top CFB Receiver and Team Captain

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Erik Brooks joins the podcast today, the current Fresno State Bulldog has an incredible story. He also has a lot to learn from with how he approaches his life and process. Excited for everyone to tune in! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  34. EPISODE 19: Leaving a real Legacy - Impacting Family Trees

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- today we talk about leaving a real legacy. I had an incredible realization this past summer that has fueled me and the way I approach my life, tune in to hear the whole story! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  35. Terrell Jana - Vancouver to Virginia, Becoming the Best Athlete You Can Be

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Terrell Jana former University of Virginia Receiver, CFL Draft pick and much more. This is one of my favorite episodes yet, such an awesome story and such a special person! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  36. EPISODE 18: POWER OF PEER GROUP

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- talking about the power of your peer group. Upgrade you peer group, get in proximity with those ahead of you! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nolanulm Twitter:...

  37. Josh Levitan - Being Authentic and True to Yourself, Overcoming Metal Health Struggles and more

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Josh Levitan hops on the podcast and gets real! Josh is such an inspiration, his authenticity truly is incredible. I am so excited for you all to listen. Let me know what you think! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/…

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  38. I'm Sorry...Attack Mode Now

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- there is no holding back now. I wanna be the biggest support to all of you out there that need these messages. Lets go be the best version of ourselves! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  39. Dan Dickau - Former NBA Veteran, Gonzaga Legend and Phenomenal leader

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Dan Dickau joins the podcast today and this is such a great episode with so many gems from his basketball career and overall philosophy on life! Let me know what you think! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanulm/ TikTok:...

  40. EPISODE 17: ESSENTIALISM - Feeling overwhelmed or like there is too much on your plate? Listen up!

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- talking about dealing with having too much going on. So many different tools to prioritize what is important to you in life to you and cut through the things that don't matter and are distracting you from your purpose. CONNECT ON...

  41. EPISODE 16: HABITS - How to break bad ones and create ones to reach your goals

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- talking about breaking bad habits and creating incredible ones! I talk about how creating friction around things that hinder you will take you to another level and how simple it really is to alter the whole trajectory of your life…

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  42. David Riley - Head Basketball Coach Eastern Washington University

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! The man Coach Riley is on the Podcast today. Coach David Riley played at Whitworth University and then came to Eastern and worked his way up until he became Head Basketball Coach. So much incredible information in this episode, I was so excited to hear...

  43. Mike Nilson - Gonzaga Head of Strength & Conditioning, Entrepreneur, Former Pro Athlete, Dad and many more

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Today is a special today because we have a Gonzaga legend in Mike Nilson joining the show and sharing his life story, principles and approach he has to his life. There is so much Mike has accomplished- it is astounding from owning U District to...

  44. EPISODE 15- 3 OUTCOME METHOD - Get real results in the most important areas in your life

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- talking about the 3 OUTCOME METHOD. This has been the most effective method to getting what I want and more importantly getting the people around me to their goals and making real progress in their life. When you listen to this...

  45. Pat McCann - From Stonehill College to Fresno State, What it takes to get the most out of yourself

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! We got the most aforementioned person on the Podcast, Coach Pat McCann. Extremely value packed episode which a variety of different topics covered including some not very well known stories and how he was able to reach such high levels of success. Get...

  46. EPISODE 14 - SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Another solo episode- talking about SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES. What that means to me and how I have used that to get where I am at. It is all about repetition of the fundamentals in order to be successful! CONNECT ON SOCIALS Instagram:...

  47. Steele Venters- Big Sky MVP and Gonzaga Basketball Player

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! We got the Big Sky MVP Steele Venters, Steele will be playing basketball for Gonzaga next year. We talk about his journey, what has made him successful and how he operates day to day. I hope you enjoy! Follow Steele on Instagram :...

  48. EPISODE 13: BROADEN AND BUILD (Stop beating yourself up and get back to growing to the best you)

    Welcome back to the Make It Happen Podcast! Back to a solo episode and today I’m sharing a bit about a problem I’ve seen others run into and that I have ran into myself and that’s being extremely caught up with where you are at right now. Go check out Justice’s Music...

  49. LEADERSHIP EPISODE 4 of 4 - Level 3 Leadership with TJ Conley (SERVE)

    Welcome back to the Leadership Series, where we dive deep into the various levels of leadership and explore how they can be applied in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we're going to explore Level 3 Leadership- SERVE. Once again we will be joined by Leadership expert TJ…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Nolan Ulm , D1 Football Captain, Performance Architect and Fitness Expert. This Podcast discusses the Science, Strategy and Systems for Elite Human Performance. You'll learn how the brain and nervous system actually control your perceptions, decisions, energy, recovery, and long-term performance. We take the most cutting edge neuroscience, biology, behavior design tactics into real world actionable steps so you can exponentially increase your energy, income and impact. We don't Guess, We test. Please Rate, Review and share the Podcast!

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