The Grind Podcast

Real conversations about mindset, fitness, overcoming adversity, self-improvement, and building a better life. From weight loss and personal transformation to motivation, discipline, and growth — The Grind with Chris is about becoming the best version of yourself one day at a time.

The Grind Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Christopher McManus, with 12 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.

Christopher McManus hosts The Grind Podcast, a education show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Why I Changed Everything | Forged Breakdown Ep. 1

  Aug 10, 202623 min

  The Grind was built around ownership, accountability, and helping people change their lives. But over time, I realized I was forcing myself into a box that no longer fit who I am. In this first episode of Forged Breakdown, I explain why I changed the format, what stayed the same, and what this show is becoming. This is still about real life, accountability, growth, and experience — but now there is room for more. Music. Gaming. Technology. Culture. Reactions. Current issues. Interviews. Humor. And subjects where we may not all agree. I’m not here to pretend I have every answer. We’ll separate facts from opinions, put the subject through the fire, and you can forge your own conclusion.

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  Episode #11

  Dividers Destroy Your Purpose: The Power of People - Dividers | The Grind Podcast Ep. 11

  Jul 20, 202642 min

  Some people do more than drain you. They separate you from your purpose. In Episode 11 of The Grind Podcast with Chris, I continue The Power of People series by discussing Dividers, the people, behaviors, attitudes, habits, addictions, excuses, and mindsets that create distance between you and the life you are supposed to build. Adders bring value. Multipliers help you become more. But Dividers pull you away from your future. In this episode, I talk about the destructive patterns that divided me from my goals, my family, my trust, my purpose, and the man I was supposed to become. I share how addiction, bad environments, poor decisions, excuses, and the wrong people created distance in my life, and why cutting off division is sometimes necessary if you want to grow. We discuss: What a Divider is Why Dividers are dangerous How people, habits, and mindsets can divide you from your purpose Why addiction creates distance from the people who love you How destructive environments keep you stuck Why misery loves company The cost of broken trust Why boundaries are necessary How to recognize when you are being divided from your future How to stop being a Divider in someone else’s life The concepts discussed throughout this series are inspired by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People. This episode is not a retelling of the book. Instead, it is my personal experiences, reflections, and lessons learned from applying these principles throughout my own life journey. Special Credit: This episode was inspired by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People. The Grind Podcast with Chris Raw Conversations. Real Growth. Life-Changing Perspectives.

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  Episode #10

  Some People Change Your Future: The Power of People - Multipliers | The Grind Podcast Episode 10

  Jul 13, 202643 min

  Some people do more than support you. They help change your future. In Episode 10 of The Grind Podcast with Chris, I continue The Power of People series by discussing Multipliers, the people who amplify your life, challenge your excuses, raise your standards, and help you become more than you thought you could be. Multipliers are rare. They are not always easy to recognize, and many times we resist them because growth is uncomfortable. But when someone sees potential in you before you see it in yourself, that person can change the entire direction of your life. In this episode, I share personal stories about the people who pushed me, challenged me, believed in me, and gave me chances when many others would have counted me out. We discuss: What a Multiplier is Why Multipliers are rare How Multipliers challenge excuses Why growth is uncomfortable The role my father-in-law played in changing my life The importance of listening before it is too late How to become a Multiplier in someone else's life Why some people change your circumstances, but Multipliers change your future This episode is not a retelling of the book. Instead, it is my personal experiences, reflections, and lessons learned from applying these principles throughout my own life journey. The Grind Podcast with Chris Raw Conversations. Real Growth. Life-Changing Perspectives. Linktree: Special Credit: This episode was inspired by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People.

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  Episode #9

  I Was The Subtactor: The Power of People - Subtractors | The Grind Podcast Ep. 9

  Jul 6, 202627 min

  The people around you are either helping you move forward or quietly pulling you backward. Most people can identify the people who support them, but very few stop to recognize the people who constantly take away from their growth, energy, confidence, and progress. In this episode, Chris explores the role subtractors play in our lives through lessons learned from addiction, prison, personal growth, and rebuilding life from the ground up. You'll learn how to identify the people who are draining your potential and why protecting your future sometimes requires difficult decisions. You'll learn about: -Adders-Subtractors-Multipliers-Dividers This episode will challenge you to take an honest look at the people influencing your life and recognize when someone is subtracting more than they are adding. In this episode: • What a subtractor really looks like • How negative influences impact growth • Why some relationships keep us stuck • The difference between helping and enabling • How subtractors affected Chris's journey through addiction and prison • Why protecting your future sometimes means creating boundaries The concepts discussed throughout this series are inspired by Dr. Verná Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People . This episode is not a retelling of the book. Instead, it is Chris's personal experiences, reflections, and lessons learned from applying these principles throughout his own life journey. As Chris says in the episode, Dr. Price created the framework—he's simply sharing what he learned from it. Special Credit: This episode was inspired by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People . Follow Me: https://linktr.ee/grindwithchris Where Raw Conversations Meet Real Growth With Life-Changing Perspectives.

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  Episode #8

  They Stayed: The Power of People - Adders | The Grind Podcast Ep. 8

  Jun 29, 202626 min

  Who are the people helping you grow? In Episode 8 of The Grind Podcast with Chris , I continue The Power of People series by discussing Adders — the people who bring value, encouragement, wisdom, support, and growth into your life. Some people help you become more than you could ever become on your own. They challenge you, believe in you when you don't believe in yourself, and help carry you through some of life's hardest seasons. In this episode, I share personal stories about the people who stood beside me through addiction, recovery, prison, rebuilding my life, becoming a husband, becoming a father, and creating the future I once thought was impossible. This episode is inspired by the work of Dr. Verna Cornelius Price and her book The Power of People . We discuss: • What an Adder is • Why the people around you matter • The role my wife played in my transformation • Family members who helped me rebuild my life • Friends and mentors who added value to my journey • How support systems help us overcome adversity • Why growth rarely happens alone • Identifying the Adders in your own life If you're trying to become a better leader, spouse, parent, friend, or version of yourself, this episode will remind you why the right people can change everything. The people around you influence the person you become. Choose wisely. Connect With Me: Linktree: GrindWithChris The Grind Podcast with Chris Raw Conversations. Real Growth. Life-Changing Perspectives. Special Credit: This episode was inspired by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price and her book The Power of People

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