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Mile 17
by Colton Lord
Mile 17 marked a pivotal moment for me, personally, while running the Boston Marathon. Mile 17 is a metaphor for life and the grit and determination that it takes to continue, even when you feel as though you are ready to quit.Mile 17 is a place to build a community of people who are seeking to better and change their lives. This podcast will encourage you to dive deep into your thoughts, to unpack your deepest hopes and ambitions. A place to reflect and trust yourself when you are in the thick of it and your back is up against the wall.You are the creator of your own story. We are all subject to change at any point in our lives, without the need to further explain or justify ourselves. It is vital to our humanity to continue to grow and evolve through changing our thoughts and habits. I am so glad you are here!Love, Colton
Episodes
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22: Why do we wait until we have a terminal illness to live?
I have seen this narrative so many damn times: the person comes into the ER with nagging symptoms. Tests reveal the worst case scenario: cancer. At this moment, and the several moments following, people begin to look at their lives as it flashes before their eyes. Suddenly, people are faced with...
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20: Post vacation blues, feeling emotional, and making space.
Episode 20..... WOW! I have low energy today. I am feeling tired and worn out. I did not have the spark to produce uplifting content. BUT I did still show up for you and for me. Be real. Be raw. Showing up on the hard days is important for me. I am wanting to show real emotion and include the...
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18: Journey to GAYDOM!
A vulnerable and honest expression of the journey I went down to finding myself in the LGBTQ+ community and world. In this episode, I take you through some personal battles and obstacles that I was faced with while accepting who I am at my core. I have had some beautiful revelations on this…
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17: Living in FEAR | Living true to YOU and not SOCIETAL norms.
In this episode, Colton discusses living a life that is true to your most authentic self. Society (parents, friends, family, educators, pastors, ANYONE) pressures us to believe that we HAVE to live a certain way in order to live a successful life. I am here to tell you that this is a FEAR-based...
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EP 15: JASMINE WINN | Infertility battles to having twins, IUI vs IVF.
Jasmine Winn is a fierce voice in the world of infertility. Jasmine shares her emotional journey with infertility and the difficulties that her and her husband, Zach, faced while trying to build their family. Jasmine sheds light on a topic that is not widely discussed and her personal experiences...
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EP 14: Finding your WHY | Fueling off DISCIPLINE | INTENTIONAL choices
Finding your WHY behind the work that you are doing is HUGE to your success. Without a strong WHY or a strong NORTH STAR, then it is nearly impossible for us to stay disciplined. The motivation may initially come, but the discipline is born from the strong relationship to the WHY. Thanks for…
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EP 13: Running the Boston Marathon | My journey start to finish!
Are you ready to embark on the journey with me from training for the Boston Marathon to fundraising to digging deep to find my WHY and my PURPOSE that propelled me forward. I will dive into almost giving up and throwing in the towel, to finding the relentless belief in yourself to put one foot in...
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Ep 12: How you start your morning matters! Change your routine today!
Do you find yourself waking up and immediately reaching for your phone? Do you immediately turn on the news? The information we look at and listen to plays a vital role in our lives! If you are starting the day with anxiety-ridden news, you are likely to feel more anxious to start your morning....
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EP 11: KNICA LEE | Bartender turned entrepreneur, teen mom & journey
Knica Lee intentionally changed the direction of her life when she made the choice to leave the comfort of bartending to pursue her dreams and vision. Knica currently resides in the Phoenix area as the founder of the Sustainably Healthy Community. Knica focuses on building sustainable habits...
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Ep10: Coffee with Colt | HAPPY 2024! Self belief & calling your shot!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2024 is here! This is amazing news. We are all one year wiser. One more year of experience officially under our belts. What do you want for 2024? What didn't work for you in 2023? These are questions that you should be asking yourself, often! It all starts with relentless self...
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Ep 9: REFLECTION | What are you doing between Christmas and New Years?
That awkward moment when Christmas is over and we are all coming down from the holiday high and waiting for the New Year to begin. What could you possibly be doing with your time? Well, I have the answer for you: REFLECTING! Reflect on your life over the last year. Write out what you have been...
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EP 8: Coffee with Colt | Holiday traditions & working on Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Today's episode will bring you some of my favorite holiday memories. There are also some tasteful reminders around being PRESENT with your loved ones while spending time together. Spread love and joy to the people who work during the holidays to ensure safety in...
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EP 7: Moving to Boston | Lessons learned & taking chances
In November 2021, we decided to move from Phoenix to Boston. Just me, my partner, and our dog. This episode will take you through our journey and the obstacles that we faced, the lessons we learned, and the continued challenges that we are facing now. Growth happens when you decide to step…
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Episode 6: Coffee with Colt | Intuition, Tennessee Vols, and Softball.
Good Mooooorrrrrrrrrning! Don't you love how your coffee cup brings up a memory? Or has a special significance to you? That when you go to grab it in the morning, it makes you think of someone you love or a special time in life. Join the Mile 17 community this morning to help grasp your…
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Episode 5: Choices | You have the power to choose!
Episode 5 already?! Wow! This is so fun. Anyways. Choices are something that we face every day. Every second of every minute of every day of every week of every month of every year of every decade. You get the idea, right? Take your power back and realize that the choice is yours! That job you…
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Episode 4: Coffee with Colt | Do you have a gratitude practice?
What is your gratitude practice? If you do not have one, LISTEN here! I can promise that it will begin to rewire your brain and change your life. Coffee with Colt is a weekly segment with your host, Colton, over a cup of coffee or your morning beverage of choice. You ultimately have the power to...
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Episode 3: Handling Holiday Stress | 3 Tidbits from Colton
In this episode we do a deep dive into getting through the holidays if you have lost a loved one, had a recent break up, had some family dynamic shifts, or any other events that have left you dreading the holidays! I am SO glad you are here!
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Coffee With Colt | Are you satisfied with the trajectory of your life?
Grab your coffee, OJ, water, green drink, or whatever you have to start the day! Let's kick off Monday strong and ensure that we are living with intention. Understand on thing today: you are in control of your life. Period. You have the power to choose your path. Yes, some of us have more hurdles...
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Introduction
Welcome to Mile 17! This episode serves as the introduction and trailer for Mile 17. Building community and having the courage to have meaningful conversation and connection is vital to our existence. Thank you for being here! You can catch the video for this episode on YouTube @ColtonLord
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mile 17 marked a pivotal moment for me, personally, while running the Boston Marathon. Mile 17 is a metaphor for life and the grit and determination that it takes to continue, even when you feel as though you are ready to quit.Mile 17 is a place to build a community of people who are seeking to better and change their lives. This podcast will encourage you to dive deep into your thoughts, to unpack your deepest hopes and ambitions. A place to reflect and trust yourself when you are in the thick of it and your back is up against the wall.You are the creator of your own story. We are all subject to change at any point in our lives, without the need to further explain or justify ourselves. It is vital to our humanity to continue to grow and evolve through changing our thoughts and habits. I am so glad you are here!Love, Colton
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Colton Lord
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Mile 17 marked a pivotal moment for me, personally, while running the Boston Marathon. Mile 17 is a metaphor for life and the grit and determination that it takes to continue, even when you feel as though you are ready to quit.Mile 17 is a place to build a community of people who are seeking to...
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Mile 17 is created and hosted by Colton Lord.
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