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Tackling Life

by Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte

Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.

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Episodes

  1. The 100th Episode

    On the 100th episode of Tackling Life, Ray and Dr. Conte explore the questions: What do you bring to the world? What do people get from being around you? Plus, hear about Ray's inspirational foundation, Ray of Hope. And find out about Dr. Conte's new TV Show, "The Secret Life of Kids," debuting...

  2. Ep 99: Tackling Fear

    Ray and Dr. Conte respond to this week's tragic school shooting in Florida. Dr. Conte talks about how people respond to fear with anger, so when we can snap out of anger we can get out of a place of fear. The guys talk about how things won't get better until adults start to ask like adults.…

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  3. Ep 98: Tackling Your Legacy

    Hear more riveting stories from Ray's career and from when he got the official word that he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Ray talks about how preparation and effort are the keys to defining your legacy. But, he says the most important thing is that you live your life...

  4. ENCORE: Tackling the Haters

    The psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Ep 97: Fan Friday

    Ray and Dr. Conte share an inspiring listener story about how to be grateful for what you have and to not judge others. They also have advice for listener Melissa whose 15-year-old son stays in front of the computer all the time and only interacts with friends through his computer games. And they...

  6. Ep 96: The Knock on the Door

    Hear more of Ray's legendary football stories as we lead up to his induction to the NFL Hall of Fame. Also, hear his poignant definition of "success." And Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to stop being bullied, and the lessons Ray learned from being bullied as a kid. Learn more about your ad...

  7. Ep 95: Fan Friday -- Tackling Leadership

    Fan Friday is back! Ray and Dr. Conte field a question from listener Kenny, a young baseball coach. He asks how he can establish himself as a trusted leader. The guys also have poignant advice for Barry who does tattoo removal for former gang members. He's asking how to best mentor them. Learn…

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  8. Ep 94: The Shoestring Perspective

    Hear amazing, true-life stories from Ray's football career as he reminisces about his journey to the NFL Hall of Fame. Discover one of the origins of his quest for greatness. Learn the value of balance, communication and how to prepare for whatever situations that come your way. Learn more about...

  9. Ep 93: The Power of Words

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to be in control and not be a puppet by reacting to other people's words. They also talk about Ray's ride to the NFL Hall of Fame and they reflect on his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. ENCORE: Tackling the Haters

    The psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. ENCORE: Tackling Anxiety

    Ray and Dr. Conte detail the three primary sources of anxiety, and what we must do internally to stop external reactions. Dr. Conte says life is an adventure, and nobody wants to watch an adventure movie where nothing happens. The key is to focus less on your struggles and focus more on the...

  12. Ep 92: Ray's Journey to the NFL Hall of Fame

    Dr. Conte talks with Ray about the journey that led to the NFL Hall of Fame. It illustrates that who you are is in fact what you are willing to chase, and that how you endure your losses and failures is how you become who you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. ENCORE: Controlling Your Energy

    Energy always matters. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to control your energy to make sure it always works for you, and not against you. Plus they talk about how to stop other people from controlling your energy. And Ray reveals the "three light bulbs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  14. Ep 91: Tackling Space with Astronaut Reid Wiseman

    Ray and Dr. Conte are joined by Astronaut Reid Wiseman with riveting stories of his six months in space and what it took to get there. Wiseman is a true-life illustration of many of the themes of this podcast: endurance, trust, connection, brotherhood and sacrifice to name a few. Learn more about...

  15. ENCORE: Tackling Getting Moving

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to channel anger and other emotions into taking action. Ray says that if you don't challenge yourself every day, you're on cruise control and you'll lose control. He also details the five things you deal with every day that negatively impact your life and how to...

  16. Ep 90: Visualizing Your Future

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the importance of having a plan for life, and regularly visualizing that plan. They also talk about the transformational effects of doing good things for people; being "the light." They issue a challenge to write in and share good news and the good things you're doing...

  17. Ep 89: Tackling Relationships

    Take Ray and Dr. Conte's 30-day challenge to make your relationships better. The next several episodes will go in-depth on all aspects of relationships. On this episode, they talk about the power of touch, how your work ethic impacts your relationships, and the commitment to make each other…

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  18. ENCORE: Tackling the Alpha-Male

    What does it mean to be an "alpha-male?" How do you know if you're an alpha male? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the one key characteristic all alpha-males have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. Ep 88: Hitting the Reset Button

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to pursue your passion, have no regrets, and change course when necessary. They also have an inside look at the top performers in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. ENCORE: Connecting Mind, Body and Soul

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can fully engage and what it means to not cheat yourself; how everything leads up to everything else. Plus hear how Ray successfully tackled stuttering in his youth, and Dr. Conte has a couple of powerful stories that leave Ray speechless. Learn more about…

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  21. Ep 87: Leaders Inspiring Leaders with Phyllis Newhouse

    Ray and Dr. Conte welcome Phyllis Newhouse, President of Leadership Inspiration Talks (LITalks.com). Her personal story is as uplifting and inspiring as her achievements. Born in North Carolina, one of 11 children with very modest means, her hard work ethic, determination and self-drive, the love...

  22. Ep 86: Show Me Your Works

    You can't hide from your character. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about when fans feel the freedom to say whatever they want no matter how vile, uncivil or ignorant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  23. Ep 85: Tragedy in Las Vegas

    Ray and Dr. Conte respond to last night's horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. Ep 84: Fan Friday - Humility in Action

    Ray and Dr. Conte have a powerful reaction to a listener email from Brent about making judgments but being receptive enough to open your heart to the possibility of being wrong. And they respond to a listener email from Mike asking how to keep from being angry with people when they do the wrong...

  25. Ep 83: Getting Back to Peace

    Ray Lewis reveals why he knelt for the anthem at the Ravens game yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. Ep: 82: Mastering Your Craft

    Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Winston about how to use sports stats to improve your game. And they answer a listener question from John about how successful leaders use time in large organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  27. Ep 81: Bouncing Back

    Ray and Dr. Conte have advice on how to not let losses or failures define you, and how to never look back and keep moving forward. They also have a laugh-out-loud method for dealing with pain. Plus, Ray debuts his non-profit, Ray of Hope Foundation, dedicated to uplifting those in dire need.…

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  28. Ep 80: Fighting For Your Joy

    Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Robin about pushing through pain. And they respond to a listener email from Matthew about how to deal with negative and toxic people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  29. ENCORE: Tackling the Stories We Tell Ourselves

    The story you tell yourself dictates how you approach the world. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can write your own story to match your vision and imagination, instead of a story that blocks you from accomplishing your goals. Ray shares some compelling and insightful stories from his own…

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  30. ENCORE: Fan Friday -- Tackling Listener Email

    Ray and Dr. Conte respond to some listener email, including a moving message from Ali, a listener on the tiny Middle Eastern island of Bahrain where American football is non-existent. On this episode, you'll hear Ray's formula for greatness. And Dr. Conte reveals his three core principles that…

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  31. ENCORE: Monte Sanders Tackles Mind, Body and Spirit

    Meet the man behind Ray's legendary workouts, Monte Sanders, a highly sought after celebrity fitness trainer and expert. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Ray's fitness regime. Monte, Ray, and Dr. Conte talk about not just fitness for the body, but also for the mind and spirit; focusing on…

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  32. EP 79: Fan Friday -- Reaching Greatness

    Ray and Dr. Conte preview the Florida State v. Alabama game, and they answer a listener question from Matthew about what books have influenced their lives. Then Ray has specific advice on reaching greatness in response to questions he got from people he ran into at the Mayweather v. McGregor…

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  33. Ep 78: The Keys to Changing Your Life

    Ray and Dr. Conte do a debrief on the Mayweather v. McGregor fight and uses that as an analogy for overall performance in life. They cover everything from mastery to mindful eating and focusing on the present moment. It's a wide-ranging episode chock full of stories and useful nuggets. Learn more...

  34. Ep 77: Fan Friday -- Tackling Peace

    Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Casey with tips and techniques for calming down, maintaining a level head and control over yourself. And they answer a listener question from Dusean about how to find peace in your life. Finally, the guys have a unique preview of the Mayweather v....

  35. Ep 76: Tackling Transitions

    Ray and Dr. Conte do a deep dive on life's transitions. "Preparation doesn't start the night before," says Ray. You have to set your ego aside and ask questions. They also talk about transitioning from moment to moment, and transitioning through pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  36. Ep 75: Fan Friday -- Tackling the Goal of Life

    Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Omar on the important difference between detours and distractions. They also answer a listener question from Isaac on how to move past negative experiences from the past. And they answer a listener question from Torrance on the goal of life. Don't...

  37. Ep 74: Tackling Gossip

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to lead people into deeper things instead of just talking about people, and how to live a deeper life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  38. Ep 73: Fan Friday - Tackling Marriage

    Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Jessica. She is separated from her husband because he's very angry. She and her kids don't want to be around him because all he does is yell at them. Ray has a deeply personal story from his own childhood in response. The guys also answer a…

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  39. Ep 72: Tackling Parenting

    Hear Dr. Conte's four Cs of parenting and 10 ways to discipline your child. Ray talks about how he applies these principles to his own kids, and how to apply them to leadership in other contexts. Also, check out Dr. Conte's video on disciplining your children. https://youtu.be/cidE59kOjHU Learn...

  40. Ep 71: Fan Friday -- Tackling Fighting

    Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener question from Chris. He asks how to deal with negative people at work. Ray has some interesting locker room stories that illustrate his "rule of life:" You won't get along with everybody, but you can work with anybody. They also answer a listener question...

  41. Ep 70: Tackling Momentum

    Ray and Dr. Conte give their definition of momentum and talk about how you can achieve it and capitalize on it; how YOU can dictate the moment. Ray's got some great real life examples from football. They talk about the importance of discipline and routine in keeping your momentum going. And they...

  42. Ep 69: Tackling Leadership

    Ray and Dr. Conte define leadership and illustrate how you can be the best leader you can be in all aspects of life, sports, family, business, etc. They talk about how to lead by example, take ownership of every action, when to confront and when to comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  43. Ep 68: Tackling Encouragement

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the power of encouragement over criticism. Ray has a moving story from when the Ravens lost the AFC Championship to New England in 2011 that illustrates the point that a minute of encouragement after failure is worth more than an hour of praise after a success. Dr....

  44. Ep 67: Understanding Your Power

    "With great power comes great responsibility." Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can define and find your power - how to use the gifts you've been given to impact the world! They also talk about how to make sure you don't give up your power, and how to help your children establish their power....

  45. ENCORE: Damon Dash Tackles the World of Business

    Damon Dash takes a few minutes away from the set of his new movie, The List, to talk about how he conquered the music, fashion, movie and streaming industries; how he made the choice to not be involved in the streets and gang life. He also reveals his retirement plan and why he's such a big fan…

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  46. Ep 66: Tackling Rivalry - Ravens v. Steelers

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk rivalry, and Ray says what he really thought of Ben Rothlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  47. Ep 65: Tackling Gratitude

    Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can be grateful for everything in your life, not just the good stuff, but also the obstacles and challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  48. Ep 64: Tackling Weight Loss

    As Dr. Conte embarks on a weight loss regimen, don't miss the wise advice Ray gives him. It applies to us all, in all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  49. Ep 63: Tackling Your Weaknesses

    Ray and Dr. Conte start with a segment on fatherhood, the importance of expressing your love and approval to your kids, and to make sure you're the man your kids need you to be. Then they switch gears to a passionate segment on how to turn your weaknesses into strengths. Ray has a couple of...

  50. Ep 62: Fan Friday - Tackling Jealousy

    Ray and Dr. Conte answer a question from Kevin, a 17-year-old, about how to stay strong for himself and his sister during their parents' divorce. They also have advice on jealousy for Jim who says he can't handle the fact that his girlfriend has male friends. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.

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Tackling Life currently has 115 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life...

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