The Game Changer Podcast
by Michelle Dutro
What does it take to be a Game Changer? These interviews will bring you the stories of their challenges, their successes and most importantly their “why” behind what they do. It is my hope that you are inspired by people who are just like you, who are making a difference. You will see that it doesn’t take a million dollars, quitting your job, or knowing Bill Gates in order to contribute in a significant way. You can do amazing things from where you are right now. And if there are beliefs that are holding you back, hopefully you will see that some of these people had doubts at one time as well. We will see what it takes to push through those fears and confidently swim in your own direction. This is The Game Changer Podcast.
Episodes
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174: The Reason You're Still Not Feeling 100% — Dr. Mickra Hamilton's 6-Domain Health Framework
Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to unstoppable resiliency wasn't found in the latest bio-hack or wellness trend — but in a 6-domain framework developed by a retired Air Force Colonel and performance scientist? Dr. Mickra Hamilton is a retired Air Force Colonel, performance scientist, and…
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173: Will the Pursuit of Longevity Make the Loneliness Epidemic Worse? With Documentary Filmmaker David Donnelly
Send us Fan Mail What if the very science promising to extend your life is quietly stealing the one thing that makes it worth living? Documentary filmmaker David Donnelly joins Michelle Dutro to pull back the curtain on the longevity revolution — and the loneliness crisis hiding inside it....
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172: Why Team Culture Is Your Biggest Advantage with Emile Studham
Send us Fan Mail What if your team's performance problem isn't a strategy problem — it's a trust problem? Emile Studham has spent his career studying why some teams thrive under pressure while others fall apart — and his answer is consistent across every industry he's worked in. Before you fix…
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171: Is Your Home Holding You Back? Conscious Design with Architect, Talor Stewart
Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you can't focus, your relationships feel strained, or your motivation keeps stalling has nothing to do with your mindset — and everything to do with your kitchen table? Architect and Conscious Home Design founder Talor Stewart has spent his career studying the...
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170: From Marine to Paralympic Medalist: How Dennis Connors Rebuilt His Identity After Brain Injuries and Stroke
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rebuild your entire identity from the ground up — not once, but multiple times? Former Marine Dennis Connors knows better than most. After serving his country with distinction, Dennis faced a series of devastating traumatic brain injuries followed by a stroke...
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169: Running Across America: An Ex-Commando's Mission for Peace, with Mark Seven
Send us Fan Mail Former British Army commando Mark Seven is taking on the ultimate ultra-endurance challenge: a massive run across America for the 2027 Run of Hope Liberty Torch Relay. In this episode of The Game Changer Podcast, we dive deep into the mind of an ultra-endurance athlete to uncover...
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168: You Are Not Your Diagnosis: A Psychiatrist's Warning, with Dr. Fred Moss
Send us Fan Mail After 40 years as a psychiatrist, Dr. Fred Moss is challenging everything we know about mental health and medication. What if your diagnosis isn't a life sentence, but a misunderstanding? Summary: In this provocative episode of The Game Changer Podcast, host Michelle Dutro sits...
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167: Why Motivation Fails: The "Identity Stability" X-Factor, with Bryan Hedrick
Send us Fan Mail Most high achievers think they need more motivation or better tactics to succeed, but that is actually a recipe for burnout. The true foundation of sustainable performance isn’t what you do—it’s how stable your identity is when the pressure hits. Discover why identity…
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166: How To Rewire Your Brain... (The Method) with John Kennedy, Founder of Combat Brain Training
Send us Fan Mail Summary: Discover how to rewire your brain for permanent high performance and limitless focus. In this episode of The Game Changer Podcast, Michelle Dutro sits down with John Kennedy to reveal the science behind neuroplasticity and cognitive training. While these methods started…
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165: Rucking for Beginners: How to Build Strength While Walking with Kayla Girgen
Send us Fan Mail Summary Have you ever considered walking with weight? In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro interviews Kayla Girgen, a registered dietitian and founder of Sugar and Strength Academy. They discuss the concept of rucking, which is walking with weight, and...
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164: Neurosurgeon Reveals The Future Of Stem Cells, with Dr. Jeff Gross
Send us Fan Mail "What if you could repair your body without going under the knife? Discover why a top neurosurgeon is pivoting to stem cells and what this 'cutting edge' science means for your longevity." In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro engages in a...
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163: Mindful Art For Stress, Burnout, And Emotional Healing with Cynthia Hauk
Send us Fan Mail What if creativity wasn’t about talent or productivity—but about presence, healing, and self-compassion? In this episode of The Game Changer Podcast, host Michelle Dutro is joined by Cynthia Hauk, founder of Mindful Creative Muse, for a deeply grounding conversation on how…
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162: Your Body Knows Before You Do, with Quantum Biofeedback Expert Jake Cunningham
Send us Fan Mail Your body is always giving you signals—fatigue, stress, anxiety, pain—but most of us don’t know how to listen. What if your body knows something long before your mind catches up? In this episode of the Game Changer Podcast, I sit down with longtime friend and quantum biofeedback...
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161: Reinventing Your Life After A Near Death Experience with Holly Porter
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro interviews Holly Porter, a successful entrepreneur and author who shares her incredible journey of starting and scaling 11 businesses, her near-death experience, and the profound transformation that followed. Holly...
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160: Redefining Strength and Success with JC Glick, CEO of The COMMIT Foundation
Send us Fan Mail Show Summary: When your identity is built around a role—your job, your uniform, your marriage—what happens when that role disappears? Today, former Army Ranger and Commit Foundation CEO JC Glick joins Michelle Dutro for a powerful conversation about identity, transition, mental...
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159: "TAP" Away Anxiety with Jessica Ortner
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Jessica Ortner discusses Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping, and its role in managing anxiety. She explains how anxiety manifests not just in thoughts but also physically in the body. By using tapping, individuals can unlock the...
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158: Authenticity Is Dangerous, With Professional Coach Tripp Lanier
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro interviews Tripp Lanier, a professional coach and author, who shares his journey from a successful media production career to becoming a coach. Tripp discusses the importance of authenticity, overcoming fear and...
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157: The ONE Thing Standing In The Way Of Your Success, With Marianne Renner
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro speaks with leadership coach Marianne Renner about the profound impact of self-talk on personal and professional success. Marianne shares her journey from journalism to leadership coaching, emphasizing the…
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156: The Burnout Cure With Holistic MD, Dr. J. Paul Luftman
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro speaks with Dr. J Paul Luftman, a physician who shares his transformative journey following a widow maker heart attack. Dr. Luftman discusses the importance of recognizing chronic stress, the path to healing...
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155: How Your Home Shapes Your Emotions, with Interior Designer Nicole Baxter
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro speaks with interior designer Nicole Baxter about the intersection of design, emotional well-being, and neuroscience. They explore how environments can impact mental health, the importance of creating safe spaces…
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154: Part 2 - Ret. Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine-Developing An Unbeatable Mind
Send us Fan Mail Show Notes In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro continues her conversation with Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL, discussing the principles of transformation and personal development. They explore the significance of overcoming challenges, the importance of...
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153: Unbeatable Mind with Ret. Navy SEAL Commander, and Founder of Seal Fit, Mark Divine (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this engaging conversation, Mark Divine shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a Navy SEAL commander and leadership coach. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life that shaped his character, including the influence of nature, the importance of...
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152: Give Yourself Grace: Why Self-Compassion Is Your Secret Weapon
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro explores the concept of grace, particularly in the context of self-compassion. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our accomplishments rather than focusing on shortcomings, and how this mindset can lead to...
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151: The Musical Plant That Changed Everything with Tigrilla Gardenia
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer Podcast, host Michelle Dutro speaks with Tigrilla Gardenia, a nature-inspired mentor, about the profound connection between humans and plants. Tigrilla shares her journey of discovering the 'musical plant' that awakened her understanding of…
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150: The #1 Mistake People Make In Interviews, With Top Recruiter Halle Dutro, (My Daughter)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro celebrates the 150th episode with her daughter Hallie, a talent acquisition manager. They discuss the current job market, resume crafting, the importance of LinkedIn, social media's impact on job searching…
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149: How To Beat Perfectionism with Glen Lubbert
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro interviews Glen Lubbert, a former NCAA athlete turned tech entrepreneur and founder of Stamina Lab. They discuss the impact of chronic stress and burnout, the importance of mindfulness and behavior change, and...
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148: From Corporate Burnout to Health Advocate with Chelsea McLeod
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro interviews Chelsea McLeod, founder of the Healthy Hustle Method. Chelsea shares her journey from a high-stress corporate life to becoming a health advocate for women. She discusses the impact of stress on health…
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147: Mid-life Weight Loss Myths Busted with Bestselling Author, Alison Bladh
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro interviews Alison Bladh, who empowers women over 40 to reclaim their vitality through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and self-care. They discuss the importance of connection through food, the detrimental effects of stress...
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146: The Power of Your Words
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro explores the profound impact of the spoken word on relationships and society. She emphasizes the importance of being impeccable with our words, drawing from various philosophical and religious teachings. The conversation...
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145: Your Brain on Breaking News: Everyday Hypnosis & How to Choose Intention with Garrett Wood
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, host Michelle Dutro engages with Garrett Wood, a hypnotherapist and founder of Gnosis Therapy, to explore the psychological impacts of divisiveness in today's world. They discuss the role of hypnosis in addressing subconscious beliefs...
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144: Navigating Burnout in a Chaotic World
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro discusses the impact of constant news consumption and social media on our mental health, and emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility for our reactions. Michelle encourages listeners to find proactive...
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143: Unlocking Resilience: A Conversation with Michael Ostrolenk
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro engages in a profound conversation with Michael Ostrilenk about resilience, particularly in the context of recent tragic events. They explore the definition of resilience, its emotional, interpersonal, and physical...
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142: The Power of Perception in Shaping Reality
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer Podcast, Michelle Dutro explores the profound impact of perception and beliefs on our reality. She discusses the Rosenhan experiment, which highlights how judgments can be flawed and how our minds tend to reinforce our beliefs. Through various...
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141: David Trotter: Why Your Story Matters
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro interviews David Trotter, exploring his journey from a pastor in Kentucky to a successful entrepreneur and creator of Awaken Magazine. David shares his experiences with burnout, mental health, and the importance of...
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140: My Internal Struggle With Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro discusses the significance of mastermind meetings and the importance of authenticity in self-identity. She shares her personal experiences from a recent mastermind event, where she was encouraged to embrace her true…
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139: The Moment I Discovered My Inner North Star | Featured in Awakened Magazine
Send us Fan Mail Explore the remarkable journey of Michelle Dutro, an Air Force veteran and former firefighter, as she shares her path to founding the Inner North Star Retreat Center. In this episode, Michelle discusses her transition from crisis response to preventative healing, revealing the...
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138: Taking An Uber To Catch An Amazon Delivery Van
Send us Fan Mail Join Michelle Dutro on a whirlwind adventure through San Diego as she chases down an Amazon delivery, only to discover the power of enthusiasm and positive language. From near tears to triumphant cheers, this episode of the Game Changer Podcast is a testament to how our words and...
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137: The Game Changer Podcast Relaunch: Mental Health Insights with Kathy Gruver, PhD
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro relaunches the show with guest Kathy Gruver, PhD, who shares her extensive background in natural health and wellness. They discuss the ongoing stress levels in the world, effective tools for managing anxiety, the...
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136: It’s time to get rid of the “clutter” that is holding you back.
Send us Fan Mail Well, here we are at the start of the first full week of the new year! How are the new resolutions, the new ways of thinking, and the new habits going? If you are still dabbling your toes in the pool of change, and unsure if carrot juice, a yoga class, or a 5K will make the…
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133: What is your “4 minute mile” goal for 2020?
Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! Before you commit to your 2020 goals, make sure that you aren't limiting yourself by what you think is impossible. In this episode, I discuss the impact of Roger Bannister who on May 6th, 1954 was the first person in history to break the 4-minute mile barrier.…
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132: Wow! That was one long hiatus!
Send us Fan Mail Hello and almost Happy New Year! I thought long and hard about how I wanted this kick-off show to go. Better said, how I want this next decade and chapter to go. One thing that's certain, is that I will be transparent about the good and bad, and do everything in my power to help...
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131: What Happens When You Realize The Coolest Person In The Room Is… Your Mom!?!?
Send us Fan Mail Happy Mother’s Day! I am blessed to have an amazing mom, and I am the mom of two incredible daughters. And as much as I look forward to this day each year, there has not been a time where I really had to reevaluate what it means to be a “great mom” as I have this week. In this...
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130: After Being On The Road Again, I’m Back!
Send us Fan Mail After a three month hiatus, I am so happy to be back! Lots of new and exciting things coming up. I hope you tune in to the next few upcoming episodes where I will be letting you know about everything headed your way. Some of the exciting events coming up include: a new podcast, a...
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129: When Mindfulness Meets A Self-Serving Fork In The Road…
Send us Fan Mail Mindfulness. There are magazines, blogs, books, and hundreds of courses available on this topic. I have also recorded several podcasts about this, as well. Yet while I was in London at a conference, I had the opportunity to view mindfulness in a whole new light. I believe most...
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128: Perspectives On Meditation, Consciousness, And Your Next Social Media Post
Send us Fan Mail I think most people when faced with a situation that feels much larger than us, have felt, “What impact can I truly have?” So we go through life believing that our thoughts, our words, or our actions, have no consequence in the big picture. If that’s the case, then what is,...
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127: What Does It Mean To Be Truly Present?
Send us Fan Mail I think it’s fair to say that most people would consider themselves being “present” whenever they are in a conversation with someone. They were there, they heard that the other person was talking, so they can check that box. However, there is a big difference between hearing...
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126: Live From India, Please Join Me On The Journey
Send us Fan Mail If you have EVER considered traveling to a location that is far away, a place you know little about, and is different from every aspect of your current life… make 2017 the year you do just that. There is such tremendous value when you can gain perspective and insight on your own...
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125: Misinterpretations, Traveling To India, And Losing It Over The Pet Of The Week
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how many times you “got it wrong?” This includes interpreting a text the wrong way, an email, or what someone said. And it doesn’t stop there. Once we assign meaning to that communication, we start passing judgement about the person who said it, and create…
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124: The First Step in Goal Setting – Mindset.
Send us Fan Mail First of all, thank you to everyone who supported me in getting my first book, Fate, Destiny, and The Power of Free Will on Amazon’s Best Seller list in Philosophy, on New Year’s Eve! I could not be more appreciative or grateful. This also allowed me to get one of my 2016 goals...
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123: The Power Of Messengers… The Recurring Message of 2016
Send us Fan Mail I think we have all have had that moment where we have felt the perfect person came to us, just at the right time. They helped us see things in a different a light, offered the help when we needed it, or connected us with a resource that we were lacking. But how often do we...
About this show
What does it take to be a Game Changer? These interviews will bring you the stories of their challenges, their successes and most importantly their “why” behind what they do. It is my hope that you are inspired by people who are just like you, who are making a difference. You will see that it doesn’t take a million dollars, quitting your job, or knowing Bill Gates in order to contribute in a significant way. You can do amazing things from where you are right now. And if there are beliefs that are holding you back, hopefully you will see that some of these people had doubts at one time as well. We will see what it takes to push through those fears and confidently swim in your own direction. This is The Game Changer Podcast.
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