Conversations with individuals who overcame adversity by taking unorthodox routes to results beyond expectations.
Recent Episodes
Healing Toxic Relationships: Love Lessons with Dr. Mark Hicks
From Special Forces to Spiritual Awakening – Tim Thomas on Breath, Survival, and Sovereignty
From Trauma to Transformation – Ash Perrow’s Journey from Near Death to Heart-Centered Living
Surviving Narcissistic Abuse – Kimber Foster’s Path to Empowerment
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Recent Blog Posts
Learning Love: The Redemption Journey of Dr. Mark Hicks
From a Stable Start to a Stormy Middle In the quiet rhythm of a Tennessee town, where football games lit up Friday nights and family dinners were sacred, Mark Hicks learned what a healthy home looked like. His parents, high school sweethearts, gave…
From Special Forces to Breathwork: Tim Thomas' Awakening
In a land as wild and ancient as Australia’s Northern Territory, a boy named Tim Thomas learned early that life didn’t wait for anyone. He grew up where dirt roads cut through sacred lands and where the divide between cultures was as rea…
Finding Purpose After Near-Death: Ash Perrow’s Journey to Heart-Cente…
Ash Perrow stood in knee-deep water, clutching his surfboard as pain shot through his back. A voice echoed in his mind: If you go surfing today, you will hurt your back. But Ash was defiant. He ignored the warning, paddled into the towering waves, a…
About the Host
Brad Minus
Host / Endurance Coach
Brad isn’t just a coach—he’s a challenger, a motivator, and a force of endurance. As a USAT Level I Certified Triathlon Coach, a Healthy Running Certified Running Coach, a Lydiard Level II Certified Running Coach, an RRCA Certified Running Coach, and a Personal Sports Nutrition specialist, he has dedicated his life to pushing limits and helping others do the same.
With an impressive track record—5 Ironman Triathlons, 25 Half Ironman races, 40 Marathons, a grueling 50-mile Ultra Marathon, and countless triathlons and road races—Brad knows what it takes to conquer the toughest challenges. His passion lies in coaching new runners and triathletes over 40, guiding them toward crossing their first finish line, standing on the podium for the first time, or breaking personal barriers they once thought impossible.
But endurance isn’t just about sports—it’s about life. On his podcast, Life-Changing Challengers, Brad dives deep into the stories of extraordinary individuals who have faced adversity, obstacles, injuries, and hardship—and emerged stronger. From athletes defying the odds to everyday warriors overcoming life’s toughest trials, each episode is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of the human spirit.
If you’re ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated, tune in. Because true endurance isn’t just about finishing the race—it’s about rising every time life knocks you down.