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What happens after you win five gold medals in the Olympics?

In this episode, 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and entrepreneur, Nathan Adrian, opens up about the pressure of elite performance, the shock of a cancer diagnosis, and what it’s like to rebuild identity after sport.

He’s an Olympic icon, but also a husband, father, and now co-founder of a company that helps young athletes learn to love swimming. This isn’t just about performance — it’s about purpose, transition, and what it means to evolve.

Whether you’re chasing big goals, recovering from a setback, or trying to figure out what comes next — this episode hits home.

• How Nathan trained for Olympic success (and mental longevity)
• What .01 seconds taught him about belief and pressure
• Why missing the 2008 team became his breakthrough
• How cancer changed his priorities and sense of identity
• The mindset shifts required to move beyond the Olympics and elite sport
• Why fun, community, and mentorship are the next frontier

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, The World As You'll Know It podcast, Momentous, and LMNT.

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Most people don’t struggle with movement — they struggle with the mindset around movement.

In this episode, psychologist Diana Hill and biomechanist Katy Bowman break down the real reasons so many of us stay stuck in sedentary loops. It’s not laziness. It’s not time. It’s our mental patterns:

“If I can’t do a full 45-minute workout… why bother doing anything at all?”

This is the all-or-nothing trap. And it’s silently keeping millions of people from ever getting started. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to identify your personal barriers to movement, shift the way you think about progress, and create a more flexible, self-compassionate relationship with your body.

Whether you’re a parent, a busy professional, or someone trying to reclaim your health — this episode will help you stop waiting for the “perfect” workout and start making every bit of movement count.

• Why rigid beliefs around exercise are blocking your health
• How psychological flexibility aids in eliminating barriers to movement
• Why “not enough time” is a myth that keeps you stuck
• How to break free from perfectionist, all-or-nothing thinking
• How to build a lifestyle where movement happens naturally
• Tools from ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) that actually work

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From Army PT to a successful entrepreneur, Danny Matta’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. Starting as a military physical therapist stationed in Hawaii, he transformed his skills and vision into building multiple successful businesses, including PT Biz, which empowers physical therapists to create and scale thriving cash-based practices.

As the host of the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, one of the most influential physical therapy podcasts, Danny shares insights on patient care, business strategies, and creating sustainable growth.

• How Dr. Danny Matta went from military PT to building a network of physical therapy clinics with over $100M in top-line revenue
• Why the traditional medical model fails both patients and physical therapists
• How cash-based care unlocks better outcomes, higher autonomy, and more income
• The role of clarity, connection, and trust in patient success
• The behind-the-scenes power of partnerships — and how Danny built his business with his wife Ashley
• How PT Biz is helping reshape the future of musculoskeletal care

Discover how Danny's passion for innovation and helping others has impacted thousands of clinicians, revolutionized musculoskeletal care, and reshaped the future of physical therapy. Don't miss this motivating episode packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and health professionals alike!

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