The BTB Project Podcast

Welcome to the BTB Project (Built to Be Project): Empowering listeners to discover their purpose and live their best lives, regardless of circumstances. As a former athlete and motivational coach, I've spent the last 20 years inspiring thousands through my story, helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their true potential. Prepare to be inspired by featured guests from various fields, including athletics, business, entrepreneurship, science, fitness, and nutrition. Remember, impossible is nothing. Together, we will strive to become 1% better with each episode.

The BTB Project Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Kollman Gearhart, with 226 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kollman Gearhart hosts The BTB Project Podcast, a education show with 226 episodes published.

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  Breaking the Chain: Overcoming Generational Family Trauma

  Jul 21, 202620 min

  In this episode of The BTB Project Kollman Gearhart shares his personal journey of overcoming generational family trauma, including addiction, abuse, and emotional struggles. He offers practical steps to break these cycles and build a legacy of healing and resilience. keywords family trauma, generational healing, mental health, personal growth, trauma recovery, legacy, self-development key topics Generational family trauma and its impact Personal story of overcoming addiction and abuse Practical steps to break family trauma cycles The importance of self-awareness and accountability Building a support system and healthy habits The role of gratitude and routine in healing Facing hard memories without numbing Creating a positive legacy for future generations "Unhealthy ways of coping show up year after year" "Breaking chains creates a ripple effect of opportunity" "It ends here, delink yourself from who you were" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 2166:39:24 Understanding generational trauma 3361:06:04 Examples of trauma inherited in families 6972:12:48 Personal story: Coleman's journey with addiction and loss 11916:39:28 Deciding to break the cycle 13777:46:11 The BTB blueprint for healing 16944:26:11 The ripple effect of breaking trauma chains 18805:32:51 Steps to start healing: honesty and reflection 22499:59:34 Building support and routines 25999:59:34 Facing hard memories and replacing old habits 28499:59:45 Living out the change and creating new traditions 30361:06:28 Persisting through challenges and celebrating progress 32222:13:12 Final encouragement and call to action

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  Own Your Power: How a Simple Audit Can Transform Your Life Today

  Jul 9, 202620 min

  Are you stuck in the cycle of blame, frustration, and feeling out of control? This episode is a wake-up call to take ownership and unlock your true potential. The powerful tool? An honest, straightforward personal audit that shifts your mindset from powerless to powerhouse.In this episode: The significance of confronting your recurring complaints and seeing them as barriers to growth How to assign control levels to your challenges and identify what’s truly in your power The critical difference between genuine limitations and stories we tell ourselves Practical steps to do a weekly ownership audit and act on what’s within your reach Why vulnerability is your greatest strength in personal growth and transformation How owning one thing a week can radically change your future self Timestamps: 00:22 - Recognizing where you've been dodging growth and handing your power away 01:57 - The real purpose of an audit—beyond finances, into your life 02:41 - The noise in the world and why an ownership audit is more important than ever 03:15 - My personal stories of blame and frustration—how I’ve had to own my challenges 05:09 - How to write down your top five recurring complaints honestly 06:02 - Identifying the thoughts and complaints that keep you stuck 08:24 - Scoring your control over each challenge and being brutally honest 09:55 - Real examples from my own life—foot injury, son’s transfer, podcast momentum 11:53 - Differentiating between genuine limitations and stories that hold you back 12:44 - Asking yourself the tough questions: Is this out of my control or am I avoiding ownership? 13:42 - The power of taking action—small steps today for big change tomorrow 14:41 - Weekly ritual: set a stress list, rate control, and act on one item 15:36 - Making ownership a non-negotiable habit 16:07 - The danger of dodging the same issue repeatedly—tackle it first 17:01 - Vulnerability as strength—owning your struggles out loud 18:20 - Take the challenge: share your wins and start shifting todayResources & Links:Connect with The BTB Project:Remember, growth starts when you own your story. Take control now—your future self is waiting.

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  Ditch Dabble, Embrace Focus: Unlock Your Full Potential

  Jul 1, 202622 min

  Are you tired of feeling stuck, procrastinating, or dabbling in your goals without ever truly committing? This episode blasts through the excuses, shows you the power of laser focus, and hits home why doing the work every single day is the game-changer you need. If you're ready to stop half-assing your life and start living with purpose, keep listening.In this episode: The brutal truth about dabbling versus doing Why your flare-ups or setbacks are signs of disconnection and neglect Personal stories about overcoming injury, self-sabotage, and the power of consistency How to identify one non-negotiable action today The importance of accountability and tracking progress daily Why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish it's essential The role of legacy, discipline, and purpose in your everyday life Practical steps to get serious about your health, hustle, and life goals Timestamps:00:00 - Why this episode flips the script on excuses and dabbling 00:29 - The mindset shift: Built for greatness, not breaking 01:05 - Past struggles turning pain into purpose 02:10 - Life nudges—are you listening or ignoring? 03:09 - Lessons from being a coach, athlete, and father 04:37 - When your body calls out—learning from injury and flare-ups 06:00 - The impact of focus during adversity 07:26 - How kids' resilience in camps inspired a reflection 08:56 - The moment my foot pain flared up—what it taught me 09:53 - Addressing health issues head-on, no more avoidance 11:19 - The trap of dabbling and the value of unwavering focus 12:18 - How neglecting small health habits leads to flare-ups 13:18 - The power of wholehearted commitment 14:17 - Saying enough to dabbling—what it truly means to show up 15:16 - Building consistency, not perfection in self-care 16:46 - Recognizing that flare-ups aren’t just physical—they’re signals 17:14 - How our foundation cracks each year, and how to rebuild 18:41 - What are you dabbling with that needs your urgent attention? 19:38 - Tracking your daily wins and failures—master your pattern 20:07 - The value of accountability—no more excuses, just results 21:06 - Your call to action: Share what you’re dabbing with 21:35 - The truth about disappearing, showing up, and legacy 22:04 - Final encouragement: keep pushing, keep growing

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  The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness: Kaeden Dendorfer The Journey Through College Running & Beyond

  May 13, 202635 minS0

  <p>Get ready to be inspired. Kaeden Dendorfer’s story isn’t just about running; it’s about resilience, purpose, and pushing beyond every limit that tries to hold us back. If you’re chasing a dream, navigating change, or hungry for that next jump, this episode will fuel your fire. In this episode:</p>Kaeden shares how a high school championship ignited his passion for greatnessThe intense reality of training alongside national-level athletes at Butler UniversityThe mental and emotional hurdles of transitioning between programs and seeking clarityHow he leverages team culture and leadership to elevate everyone around himThe importance of disci...

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  Be Where Your Feet Are: Master the Power of Presence & Stop Living in the Past or Future

  Apr 21, 202621 minS0

  <p>Are you physically in one place but mentally somewhere else?</p><p>In this powerful BTB Short, Kollman Gearhart explores why being where your feet are is the foundation of becoming who you're truly Built To Be.</p><p>If you're constantly replaying past regrets, traumas, or guilt or racing ahead with future anxiety and pressure you're missing the only moment that actually matters: right now.</p><p>Kollman shares raw insights from his own journey healing generational family trauma and helps you understand how unprocessed pain lives in your body, dysregulates your nervous system, spikes cortisol, and blocks...

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