Episodes
TW: discussions of panic attacks Today Dave and Heidi are talking about doctors, homecoming, and kids with cellphones. We hope this episode provides a bit of a laugh for you today! -------- Let's stay connected! Head to mrdavehollis.com and sign up for my newsletter today! -------- The next 60-Day Get Fit Challenge starts Sept 12 and is the ultimate platform for overall transformation. Out of an idea we had out in my backyard, this program was built by Heidi Powell and a team of experts in...
Published 09/29/22
Integrity, acting in a way that is consistent with who we say we are, is a trait we can learn more about every day. Today Dave reflects on the past year and his lessons in integrity. -------- Let's stay connected! Head to mrdavehollis.com and sign up for my newsletter today! -------- The next 60-Day Get Fit Challenge starts Sept 12 and is the ultimate platform for overall transformation. Out of an idea we had out in my backyard, this program was built by Heidi Powell and a team of experts in...
Published 09/22/22
Today we have two very special guests on the Rise Together podcast.!You all know Jon Acuff, but today he is joined by one of his daughters, L.E. John and his daughters have put together something pretty special in their new book, Your New Playlist: The Superpower of Mindset. The book aims to help teens tackle overthinking by replacing self-defeating thoughts with a positive, healthy mindset that pushes them forward in life rather than holding them back. You can purchase the book now wherever...
Published 09/15/22
Please welcome Jen Widerstrom to the Rise Together podcast! Jen is a transformation expert and personal trainer who you may remember Jen from her appearances on The Biggest Loser and American Gladiator. She's the CEO of Förena Daily, a company specializing in a unique and personal approach to getting healthy, and getting out of your own way. You can follow Jen on Instagram or check out her website to learn more about her! -------- Let's stay connected! Head to mrdavehollis.com and sign up for...
Published 09/12/22
Today's guest is Drew Manning! Drew is a New York Times bestselling author of the book Fit to Fat to Fit: The Unexpected Lessons From Gaining and Losing 75 Lbs on Purpose. Through his company, he is an incredible resource for all things Keto, coaching, supplements, and more! Follow Drew on Instagram today to keep up with all the work he's doing! -------- Let's stay connected! Head to mrdavehollis.com and sign up for my newsletter today! -------- The next 60-Day Get Fit Challenge starts Sept...
Published 09/08/22
Here’s a special preview of the new season of The Happiness Lab. You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She’ll take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you...
Published 09/07/22
Please welcome Emily Engemann and Kass Martin to the Rise Together podcast! Emily Engemann is a world-class Zumba instructor, podcast host, and health coach. Kass Martin is a celebrity fitness instructor and a certified health and life coach. She has inspired thousands and thousands of people worldwide and taught in over 80 countries. Emily and Kass host a podcast called Little Bits of Awesome, a show about training your brain to find the positive things that happen every day through small...
Published 09/05/22
TW: sexual abuse, suicide - If these topics are triggering to you, please skip this episode. We'll see you again next week! The Rise Together podcast is happy to welcome Bruce Pitcher to the show! Bruce was a record-breaking contestant on ABC's Extreme Weight Loss, a show on which he lost 200 pounds and ultimately transformed his life. He is now a motivational speaker, athlete, and the founder of his own lifestyle program filled with events, coaching and a whole host of things that are...
Published 09/01/22
Are you ready for another Get Fit Challenge? Dave and Heidi sure are! The next 60-Day Get Fit Challenge starts Sept 12 and is the ultimate platform for overall transformation. Out of an idea we had out in my backyard, this program was built by Heidi Powell and a team of experts in nutrition and exercise with the most well-rounded training programs and resources so you’ll get something new out of every round! This challenge is designed to provide you with the tools that are proven to work, not...
Published 08/30/22
Hey folks! It's another podcast edition of the Jon and Dave Show! Each episode, Jon brings Dave seven questions about anything, everything, and they talk it out, get silly, and have a blast! To follow Dave on Instagram, click here -> https://www.instagram.com/mrdavehollis/ To follow Jon on Instagram, click here -> https://www.instagram.com/jonacuff/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
Published 08/27/22
Today's episode is a conversation between Dave and his good friend Brendon Burchard. Brendon talks all about the four gates of personal growth and how you can uniquely apply them to your life. Check out Brendon's website to learn more about the work he's doing, and follow him on Instagram to stay in touch! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from social for a bit and am bringing it on email. Feels right, and actually a little more personal, tbh. We’re basically one-way pen pals when you...
Published 08/25/22
Please welcome Colin O'Brady BACK to the Rise Together podcast! Colin is a ten-time world record-breaking explorer, a New York Times bestselling author, a speaker, an entrepreneur, and an expert on mindset. His new book, The 12-Hour Walk, provides the inspiration—and catalyst—for getting unstuck and realizing your full potential. Keep up with Colin by following him on Instagram, and make sure to check out The 12-Hour Walk wherever books are sold! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from...
Published 08/18/22
Please welcome back Heather Avis to the Rise Together podcast! If you don't already know, Heather is a New York Times bestselling author, popular Instagrammer, and mom of three adopted children. Heather's new book, Everyone Belongs, is available now wherever books are sold! Everyone Belongs is a joyful rhyming picture book that encourages children to not only value all people but also make room for their differences in order to make a better, brighter, and more beautiful world. It is an...
Published 08/11/22
Today's guest is Glo Atanmo! Glo aims to inspire others through her journey of being a solo female traveler, pushing the envelope of what’s possible, and creating the life of her dreams through a relentless pursuit and downright hustle. Check out Glo on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about her journey! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from social for a bit and am bringing it on email. Feels right, and actually a little more personal, tbh. We’re basically one-way pen pals...
Published 08/04/22
My sweet Grandma Lee made her way to heaven last week. She did so peacefully and pain-free. For a woman who’s seen it all in her hundred years, I can’t even imagine what she’s seeing today. When I came to say goodbye, her transition had already begun. She’d already spoken her final words. A simple statement to my mom… “I’m ready.” It’s an enviable thing, the idea of getting to the end of your life ready to go. It’s a reflection of the power of her faith, a life well lived, and the number of...
Published 07/28/22
Today's guest is Jessamyn Stanley! She is an award-winning voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insight on 21st-century yoga and intersectional identity. She is well-versed in a variety of cultural issues, including the modern Black experience LGBTQIA+ representation, and equity in the health industry. To learn more about Jessamyn and her work, check out her Instagram or her website! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from social for a bit and am bringing it on email. Feels...
Published 07/23/22
Please welcome Shawn Wehan to the Rise Together podcast! Shawn the CEO and founder of Givsum. Givsum helps charitable organizations by providing an online platform that organizations can use to create fundraising pages, accept donations, coordinate with volunteers, and more. Check out the Givsum website to learn more about the work that Shawn and his company are doing every day! --> https://www.givsum.com/ If you'd like to invest in Givsum, follow this link -->...
Published 07/14/22
While Dave takes some time away from the podcast to focus on his kids, we hope you'll enjoy a Jon and Dave special! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from social for a bit and am bringing it on email. Feels right, and actually a little more personal, tbh. We’re basically one-way pen pals when you follow this link and drop your email here. —> mrdavehollis.com Dave's book Built Through Courage is available now! Dave was recently confronted with the fact that he was living the life...
Published 07/07/22
On this final day of June, we’re celebrating this final day of Pride Month with a look back at three of our favorite conversations from trailblazing voices in the LGBTQ community. Amit Paley, the executive director and CEO of The Trevor Project is doing life-saving work leading the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. Rosemary Ketchum made history when she became the first transgender person elected to a public office in West...
Published 06/30/22
Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy this conversation between not only Dave and his father, but also Dave and his children, as they talk about what it means to be a great dad. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out Dave's blog for more updates and stories like today's! -------- Imma keep some healthy space from social for a bit and am bringing it on email. Feels right, and actually a little more personal, tbh. We’re basically one-way pen pals when you follow this link and drop your email...
Published 06/24/22
This week Dave has a conversation with the hosts of HER BEST DAD EVER, Markay Fairley and Hector Gabriel. They’re two girl dads who know we can’t do this fatherhood thing on our own and want to champion, encourage, and celebrate fellow girl dads to be her best dad ever. They’re building a global community where girl dads can feel seen and supported on their fatherhood journey by having honest conversations, listening with open hearts, and sharing what we’re learning with other girl dads. You...
Published 06/16/22
A native of Hungary, Dr. Edith Eger was a teenager in 1944 when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz during WWII. Despite overwhelming odds, Edith survived the Holocaust and ultimately came to the US with her husband where she went on to graduate with a Ph.D. from the University of Texas and became an eminent psychologist. Today, she maintains a busy clinical practice and lectures around the world — including amazing interviews with Oprah, Brene Brown, and more.  Today, we’re fortunate...
Published 06/09/22
This week’s solo episode finds Dave diving into a conversation about the blessings of not knowing how things are going to turn out. For so many of us, our dreams, relationships or identities take turns we could have never expected, especially when we make big leaps into new spaces. But, in so many cases, it was not knowing how things were going to go that gave us permission to start the journey in the first place. Had insight into how some of our dreams were ultimately destined to die, we...
Published 06/02/22
This week's guest on Rise Together is an incredibly inspiring individual. Ryan Blair is a serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestseller, who established his first company at age twenty-one and has since created and actively invested in multiple start-ups. As the CEO of ViSalus, he took the company from start-up to more than $1.6 billion in cumulative sales and was named Ernst & Young's 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year. His first book, Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain, was a number one...
Published 05/26/22
This week's guest on Rise Together needs no introduction, but let'd do it. Lisa Bilyeu is cofounder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition and cofounder and President of Impact Theory. She is the host of Women of Impact, a show featuring women who have overcome incredible hardship to achieve massive success. Her mission is to empower all women to become the heroes of their own lives. Lisa’s first book, “Radical Confidence” comes out / came out on May 10th 2022, An inspiring and...
Published 05/19/22