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Built Lyfe
by Kevin Summers
Every build has a story.Welcome to Built Lyfe, where the cars bring us together, but the people keep us coming back.Hosted by Kevin Summers, this is more than a podcast about modified cars. It's a place for real conversations with enthusiasts, builders, shop owners, tuners, content creators, and the people shaping today's automotive culture.From first projects to dream builds, weekend garage sessions to Cars & Coffee, road trips to track days, every episode dives into the stories, challenges, lessons, and passion behind the builds.No matter what you drive, if you love the automotive lifestyle, you've got a seat at the table.Built Lyfe isn't just about the cars you build—it's about the friendships you make, the memories you create, and the life you build along the way.Drive it. Build it. Enjoy it.
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Built Lyfe | Official Podcast Trailer
Welcome to Built Lyfe. This is more than a podcast about cars—it's about the people, the passion, and the stories behind every build. Whether you're into project cars, weekend cruises, Cars & Coffee, road trips, track days, or late nights in the garage, you've found your community. Join me as I…
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Welcome to Built Lyfe - A New Chapter Begins
After 71 episodes, it's time for a new chapter. When I started this podcast, the mission was simple: help people build stronger minds and stronger bodies. Those conversations changed my life, and I hope they made an impact on yours as well. But just like we grow as people, our passions evolve.…
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Don't Talk About It. Do It.
Most people don't have a knowledge problem… they have an action problem. In this episode, we break down the truth that's holding so many people back — talking instead of doing. Talking about getting in shape. Talking about building the business. Talking about becoming better. But never actually...
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Commitment Isn't What You Say — It's What You Do Daily
Everybody says they're committed. To their health. To their family. To becoming better. But commitment isn't proven in what you say — it's proven in what you do every single day. In this episode, I break down what real commitment actually looks like in your life. Not the big talk — the small…
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You Don't Need to Do More — You Need to Let Go
You ever feel like you're trying to improve your life… but the more things you add, the more overwhelmed you feel? More habits. More commitments. More routines. More expectations. You start with the best intentions — to grow, improve, level up your career, your health, your relationships. But...
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🎙️ You Don't Have a Spare Body (And Your Impact Depends On It)
You've got one body. Why are you treating it like you've got a spare? Think about something you truly value. A shirt you never want ruined. A watch passed down to you. Something you worked hard for and protect like it's irreplaceable. Now ask yourself — why don't you treat your body the same way?...
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What You Focus On Will Grow (Why Distractions Are Costing You Everything)
It's Super Bowl Sunday. Everyone's got the game dialed in — kickoff time, food, jerseys, guest list, halftime show, everything planned down to the minute. And it got me thinking… When was the last time you put that much effort into your own life? In this episode, I break down how people obsess…
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Recalculating: What to Do When You Get Off Track
Ever make a wrong turn while using your GPS? What happens when you do? It doesn't tell you that you screwed up. It doesn't say you're never going to reach your destination. It doesn't tell you to pull over, turn around, or quit. And it definitely doesn't say you failed. It stays calm… and simply...
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The Version of You That Got You Here Can't Take You Where You're Going
There's a version of you that got you this far — and that matters. He survived. He adapted. He pushed when he had to. But here's the truth most men avoid: That version of you isn't strong enough to take you into 2026. In this episode, we talk about why real growth isn't about adding more habits,...
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The Story You're Telling Yourself… and Why You Already Belong in Every Room
Today we're diving into the invisible weight most people never talk about — the story they're telling themselves. The quiet narrative that shapes your identity, your confidence, your decisions, and the rooms you think you belong in… or don't. Most of us are living inside a script we didn't…
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🎙️Why Your Diet Keeps Failing You (and What Actually Works)
You ever notice how everyone's got a "diet that worked"? But if it really worked… why are you back on it again? In this episode, I break down the truth about why most diets fail and how to build a plan that actually fits your life. I share my story of being over 300 pounds and chasing every diet...
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🎙️It Worked… Until It Didn't: Why Most Diets Fail (and What to Do Instead)
You've probably said it before… "This diet worked for me." But if it really worked — why are you back on it again? In this episode, I get real about the truth behind diets, nutrition confusion, and why so many people keep spinning in the same cycle of success and failure. I share my story of…
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Good Enough Is Killing You
We live in a world where standards have dropped so low that mediocrity is the new normal. "Good enough" is celebrated. Average is accepted. And if you dare to raise your standards? You'll be attacked for it. In this episode, I share a story that stopped me in my tracks — watching a class of new...
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🎙️Your Beliefs Are Either Your Prison or Your Passport
At some point in life, most of us stopped believing in ourselves. We traded the bold confidence of our 8-year-old self for excuses, comparisons, and doubt. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your beliefs shape your reality — and how the stories you tell yourself are either keeping you stuck……
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🎙️If You Can't Lead You, You Can't Lead Anyone
You want influence? Respect? A family and team that follows your lead? Then start here — lead yourself first. In this episode, I break down the four pillars that shape everything you are and everything you do: Strength, Power, Health, and Family. We'll dig into: ✅ Why real strength is built in…
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🎙️Your Word Is Your Strength
You can have muscle. You can have discipline. But if you don't keep your word — you're not strong. Not where it counts. In this episode, I break down the first agreement from The Four Agreements: Be impeccable with your word. This one principle will test you, stretch you, and ultimately transform...
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🎙️ Control Yourself or Stay Powerless
If you can't control your habits, emotions, or decisions — don't expect to control your life. In this episode, we're tearing the lid off the biggest lie men believe: That power is something you find. Truth is, power is something you build. And it starts with self-control, discipline, and raising...
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🎙️ Who Are You… Really? Stop Renting Power.
Who Are You… Really? Stop Renting Power. Are you still calling yourself broke, weak, stuck—or just average? In today's episode, I'm hitting you with a truth most people avoid: who you say you are… is exactly who you'll stay. I'll share a powerful story about a young guy in Milan who thought a…
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🎙️ Savage Discipline & True Independence: Why Consistency Always Wins
This one's not for the comfort seekers — it's for the builders. In this solo episode, I break down what it really means to be "savage" — not in the loud, performative way you see online… but in the quiet, disciplined way that actually changes your life. We dive into: The deeper meaning of...
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🎙️ The Greatest Role I'll Ever Have: A Real Talk With My 7-Year-Old Daughter
This episode is personal. It's raw. And it's one I'll carry with me forever. My daughter turns 7 tomorrow… and instead of just talking about fatherhood, I wanted to live it right here with you. So in today's episode, we sat down together — just the two of us — to talk life, love, and what it…
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🎙️Simple Wins: How Small Adjustments Unlock Big Results w/ Jeremy Mullins
What if the secret to better health, stronger discipline, and a more powerful life wasn't more — but less? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Mullins — U.S. Army National Guard dietitian and the lead nutrition expert for 1st Phorm — to break down why simplicity always wins. We talk about…
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🎙️ The Weight We Carry — And Why It's Time to Speak Up
This isn't just a conversation. This is a mission. A mission to break the silence, to shatter the stigma around mental health, and to remind men everywhere: you're not alone. In this raw and powerful episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we open the door to a conversation most men never have — but...
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Fatherhood Without a Blueprint
Happy Father's Day to the ones actually doing the work. Not just the ones wearing the title. Not the ones posting for likes. But the men who are breaking cycles. The ones showing up — even when it's heavy. In this special Father's Day episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, I share what it's meant to...
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🎙️ The Smile on Your Face Can't Hide the Cage in Your Chest
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we're getting brutally honest: There's a version of you you've been hiding — and it's killing you inside. You buried him. You locked him away. Maybe someone shut him down… Maybe you told yourself he wasn't good enough. So you started playing small. You...
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🎙️ Episode 49: The New Won't Save You if the Basics Are Weak
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, I'm coming in raw with a reminder we all need — including myself: You don't need the newest hack. You need discipline. You need consistency. You need the fundamentals. Everyone's chasing the next big thing… The new science. The flashy method. The…
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🎙️ Episode 48: What You Search For… You Find
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, I share a real conversation from a group road ride that hit deeper than expected. A guy asked me if creatine was worth the hype. Said he tried it for two weeks and didn't see anything but water weight. Then told me he read studies that say it doesn't…
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🎙️Episode 47 Stop Playing Small — Step Into the Life That's Calling You
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we're calling out the silent killer of growth — playing small. Too many people sit back and watch others build their dream life while they stay stuck in hesitation. Is it fear? A lack of clarity? Not knowing where to start? Maybe. But here's the truth…...
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🎙️ Episode 46: You ARE Better — And It's Time You Owned It
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we're cutting through the noise: You've been told your whole life, "you're not better than anyone else." And while it might have been meant to teach humility, it probably taught you to shrink. To dim your light. To settle. Here's the truth: You ARE...
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Starve Your Distractions, Feed Your Mission
🎙️ Episode 45: Where Focus Goes, Results Grow Today's a real one. Most people spend all their energy complaining about what's wrong around them — and none on what they can actually change. In this episode, we dive deep into why where your focus goes, your results grow... and how to take radical...
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You Are Enough
In this episode of Strong Mind Strong Body, we dive deep into the truth that most people never hear enough: you are enough. From childhood, we're handed beliefs about what we can and can't do — sometimes from family, teachers, even friends — and often, those beliefs weren't meant to harm us… but...
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Stop Pretending You Don't Care What People Think — It's OK to Care (But Don't Let It Stop You)
You've heard the advice: "Just stop caring what people think." Sounds good… until those thoughts creep in and start running the show. Truth is — you do care. I care. We all do. And pretending you don't is just fake hustle. In this episode, I'm calling out the out-of-touch influencer mindset that...
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Stop Counting Days — Redefine Yourself Instead
Why are you counting days? "I'm on day 4 of not smoking," "It's day 12 of my diet" — why are you announcing that? If you're serious about change, stop counting and start redefining yourself. You're not someone "trying" to quit smoking — you're a non-smoker now. You're not "on a diet" — you're...
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👉 Perfection is the Enemy of Good – Why Overthinking Your Diet is Holding You Back
In this episode, we dive into why perfectionism in nutrition is setting you up to fail — and how to finally break free from analysis paralysis. In today's world, it feels like everything we eat is "bad" for us. Social media and headlines tell us that coffee, meat, carbs, seed oils — basically...
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Build Your Own Life—Not Someone Else's
Are you spending more time watching others succeed than working on your own goals? In this episode, I break down why constantly comparing yourself to others is holding you back—and how to shift your focus toward building your own life. It's time to stop being a spectator and start playing the…
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The Come Back Blueprint: How to Stay Strong, Positive & Fit While Injured
You're sidelined. The training, the races, the competition—it's all on hold. But here's the truth: this injury isn't the end. It's the set-up for your greatest comeback. In this episode, we break down EXACTLY how to: ✅ Minimize fitness loss while respecting the healing process ✅ Stay mentally and...
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Can Cyclist Learn from Body Builders?
Nutrition for Muscle Growth—What Cyclists Are Missing Most bodybuilders and lifters follow a simple formula: bulk to gain muscle, cut to lose fat—but cyclists? They're always in a cut. Always chasing watts per kilo, always afraid of "getting too big." But at what cost? In this episode, we break...
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Strong Mind Strong Body Rebrand
Welcome to the Strong Mind Strong Body Podcast! We've rebranded for 2025, and we're diving deep into more than just cycling and nutrition. While those are important, health is everything—and it's so much bigger than just one part of our lives. In this podcast, we'll explore balancing life as an...
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The Adventure of the Bike: Riding with Tyler Pearce aka VC Adventure Time
In this episode, I dive into my experience riding with Tyler Pearce, aka VC Adventure Time, and how it opened up a whole new level of enjoyment on the bike. We explore the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing the adventure cycling offers. Sure, racing, training, and...
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Building Depth: The Power of Back-to-Back Training Days
In this episode, we dive into the concept of intentionally overloading your system with back-to-back training days—big days stacked on top of each other. This method forces your body to adapt and build a level of endurance and resilience that most athletes are missing. We break down why…
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Your Performance is a Reflection of Your Systems
In this episode, we dive deep into how your performance is a direct reflection of the systems you build. It's not about luck or winging it — it's about having a well-oiled process that gets you results. I break down why the person with the best system always comes out on top and how relying on...
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There are no Bad Foods!
In today's episode, we're diving into the overwhelming world of nutrition advice and the anxiety it can create. With so much information out there telling you what not to eat, it's easy to feel confused and paralyzed. But here's the truth: there are no bad foods. Instead of stressing over every...
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Leadville 100 Recap Show
In this episode, I dive into my 8th Leadville 100 finish, where I faced unexpected challenges that threw off my meticulously planned race. But here's the thing—adversity doesn't ask for permission, and it sure doesn't care about your plans. I had to adapt on the fly, make tough decisions, and…
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Are you Salty?
This week, we're diving into the salty side of cycling—sodium loss. Ever notice salt marks on your kit, feel exhausted after a ride, or have sweat stinging your eyes? You might be losing more than just water. We'll break down the signs of sodium loss, from the sneaky early symptoms to the...
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Do You Have Determination?
In this episode, "Do You Have Determination?", we dive into the heart of what sets successful athletes apart: determination. Ever found yourself seeking validation from your coach, wondering if your hard work is truly paying off? You're not alone. I'll break down why the ultimate game-changer is...
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Carb Loading, Not just for race day!
"Carb Loading for Peak Performance," we're challenge the norms and dive into strategies that will supercharge your training and racing results. In this episode, we tackle a common misconception in the world of endurance sports: carb loading is not just for race day. It's time to rethink how we…
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No Rules Rules
In this Weeks show we talk about how "following the rules" might be holding you back in your fitness. We Talk about why stepping out of the box, challenging yourself could be the missing link to take you to another level. As you listen you might want to evaluate your current training plan and…
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Elevating Your Fitness for Race Day
In this episode, we're flipping the script on traditional training methods and exploring how adding intensity in unconventional ways can catapult your fitness to new heights. Forget cookie-cutter workouts and generic training plans—today, we're all about thinking outside the box to replicate…
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You get what you Put In
Hey there, fellow riders! Welcome to a no-nonsense, pedal-to-the-metal episode of "You Get What You Put In." Your guide on this journey to unlocking your full cycling potential. Today, we're diving deep into a truth that's as straightforward as it gets: You get out what you put in. Yep, it's that...
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From 300lbs to Nutrition Coach: Unveiling the Why
Join me on a journey from the heavyweight struggles to becoming a lifestyle guru. In this episode, I unveil the raw and unfiltered reasons behind why I do what I do – coaching people to a healthier, fitter lifestyle. I wasn't just over 300lbs; I was trapped in a cycle of quick fixes that left me...
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Beginning Struggles
This Episode We dive into why the beginning of anything seems to be more difficult. We play the comparison game with who we were or who we think we should be as far as fitness. Where you are right now is not who you are it's just where you're at RIGHT NOW. Host Kevin Summers Kogel Bearings
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every build has a story.Welcome to Built Lyfe, where the cars bring us together, but the people keep us coming back.Hosted by Kevin Summers, this is more than a podcast about modified cars. It's a place for real conversations with enthusiasts, builders, shop owners, tuners, content creators, and the people shaping today's automotive culture.From first projects to dream builds, weekend garage sessions to Cars & Coffee, road trips to track days, every episode dives into the stories, challenges, lessons, and passion behind the builds.No matter what you drive, if you love the automotive lifestyle, you've got a seat at the table.Built Lyfe isn't just about the cars you build—it's about the friendships you make, the memories you create, and the life you build along the way.Drive it. Build it. Enjoy it.
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Every build has a story.Welcome to Built Lyfe, where the cars bring us together, but the people keep us coming back.Hosted by Kevin Summers, this is more than a podcast about modified cars. It's a place for real conversations with enthusiasts, builders, shop owners, tuners, content creators, and...
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