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The Impossible

Matthew Hill and Austin Douglas

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Welcome to The Impossible, the official podcast of Impossible Performance, where we explore humanity in the Face of Impossible challenge. Our hosts Matt Hill and Austin Douglas are both cancer survivors who have faced The Impossible through near death experience, disease, PTSD, and addiction. Since overcoming these challenges, they now use the principles they learned from these difficult experiences to Be Impossible and Do the Impossible in business and athletics. Join us as we hear stories ...
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This week on The Impossible Podcast, Matt comes on to discuss the exact Mindset he builds and implements when under the Squat bar. At Impossible Performance, we hold fast that the Mind and Spirit are the key to unlocking physical potential beyond anything we should be capable of, and it is this exact approach that has allowed us to succeed in so ma…
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Clayton Workman is the Founder and CEO of Monster's Bent Barbell, one of the greatest Powerlifting gyms in the Midwest. What Clayton has built at Monsters, however, goes far beyond Powerlifting. It has become a beacon of Strength in the community, with a family that comes together to help support all members in the face of their greatest adversity.…
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This week on The Impossible Podcast, natural powerlifter, metal worker, paralegal, and multilingual Paul Maxsween joins us for a second time to discuss his Life's Philosophy, The Work Continues... Paul discusses his recent Powerlifting prep where he got stronger than he ever had at his lightest bodyweight. He had worked for this one day for 4 month…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we discuss how faith works in the world of Pursuing The Impossible. We must go to great lengths to accomplish our goals. And having an unruly belief that you can, will benefit you and the world around us! Thank you for listening, and as always...Be Impossible! . . . Learn more about our Mission and Vision at: https…
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On this episode, we talk to out good friend Hogni about this year's G! Festival. We'll hear about the crowd pleasers, emerging artists, and the occasional curve ball that make the festival what it is. Then we'll listen to a silent disco, which is a little difficult due to the whole "silent" part. Also, we're raising money for a new season of podcas…
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Leigh Ann Modesitt is a Wife, a Mom, an avid party planner, and a Cancer Survivor battling Multiple Myeloma. Leigh Ann joins us on The Impossible Podcast for the second time today to discuss many of the unspoken battles that arise when you endure cancer therapy including guilt, communication with loved ones, and developing masked personalities. She…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, I take you on a journey with me through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. An adventure I have taken many times before, and I was very excited for the opportunity to venture this path again! We will talk on how I was living life back then, of how I had seen the world. What I had to offer the world then, versus now. S…
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It is easy for us to fall into the path of victimhood, to use the trials and challenges we face in life as excuses for failure or limitations on our potential. And for those who choose this path, they are correct. That is their reality. But for those who Pursue the Impossible, it is far from our reality. We choose to take Life’s greatest challenges…
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Welcome To The Impossible! "What are you so afraid of losing, when nothing in this life belongs to you?" Marcus Aurelius. Matt and Austin sit down and discuss a few of their immediate thoughts when hearing this quote. Why are we so fearful of achieving our goals, when you have nothing to lose? Pursue those Impossible Feats that keep you up at night…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we have returning guest Wade Smith with us, to discuss how we can manufacture momentum, out of difficult times. As Wade embarks on a new journey, he will be facing challenges never faced before. But us here at Impossible Performance, thrive within these moments. We yearn to evolve from when we are Faced with The Im…
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On this episode, we learn the history of a Faroese boat whose name, translated into English is "Northern Lights" but whose Faroese name contains characters this American keyboard doesn't have. The creators of this podcast thought the boat was a sailing ship from the late 1800s. Turns out, we couldn't have been farther from the truth. Step onboard a…
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"Welcome to The Impossible, where we Empower others to Face the Impossible, Inspire them to Be Impossible, and Motivate them to Do the Impossible..." Our Mission at Impossible Performance was the opening line to our very first episode of The Impossible over 2 years ago, and it is still our opening line, 100 episodes later. Our Mission and Vision ha…
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Welcome to The Imppossible! Today, we discuss a way and approach, to deal with the immense gravity of negative situations we are facing. Let us approach this with the mindset, The Impossible Mindset, of what we can do to come out on the other side stronger! Gather around, as we approach 100 episodes of The Impossible! Thank you for listening, and a…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are asking "What does it mean to be Tenacious?" Being Tenacious, has been an approach I have personally taken within my journey of Pursuing The Impossible. Persistant, Persevering, Unyielding, Relentless. Let us discuss what Tenacity means, how we can implement it, and what impact it can have on your journey to …
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On this episode, we talk to one of our favorite Faroese musicians, Sakaris. We'll revisit his performance at the 2023 G! Festival and talk about what it takes to write a great song (hint: it often involves writing a lot of bad songs first.) Sakaris has put out a new single, it's well worth a listen. We'll also talk a little about Sissal, the Faroes…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, I wanted to discuss a topic that had impacted my life just a few days ago, in such random fashion. This absolutely lit a fire in me to share the many acts of kindness that I have experienced over the years! Why should we be a light in these seemingly darker times? Because we can, and should. Who can we possibly imp…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Stability in our emotional foundations. How can we engage and achieve stability with our emotions? Let us approach this question with a few lessons that Austin has learned when pursing a more enduring foundation of emotional stability. We tackle some negative emotions that can and will crop up in our lives, and talk on ho…
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The United States Powerlifting Coalition has set the standard for a federation which has wholly dedicated themselves to providing the very best experience for the lifter possible, and subsequently, they are one of the fastest growing federations in the country. Today, on The Impossible Podcast, USPC CEO Johnny Layne and Monsters Bent Barbell Owner …
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Welcome to The Impossible! We are beginning a new series Imperfect Harmony, where we shall follow the journeys of Matt and Austin finding balance in their lives after treatment. Today, Austin will cover how he approached the idea of recovery in 2023, to now in April of 2025. Time can really make a difference, but we shall explore more about how per…
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Allison Berry was diagnosed with a rare form of Rhabdomyosarcoma, and battled through surgery, chemotherapy, and worst of all, radiation. Emerging triumphant from this never-ending fight, she rebuilt her Life, rediscovered who she was; she got engaged, she made plans to return to school, she signed up to run the Columbus Marathon, reclaiming her at…
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We've all been in those moments where we feel our body has failed us. Whether from tragic health diagnoses or failed athletic performance, there's times when the body leaves us feeling betrayed and empty. There will be times when the body fails; it is inescapable. Yet, the Mind, when used properly, has Potential far beyond the limitations of the bo…
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Welcome to The Impossible! As Austin steps into a new chapter, or an entirely new book, he gains a more evolved perspective on this world. A trip that he felt needed, turned into the opportunity of a lifetime. We discuss how to make the most from a seemingly Impossible situation, like the one Austin faces. Starting another round of remission, life …
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Logan returns to the show for the third time now, having completed his Master’s Degree and defending his Thesis. In this episode of The Impossible, he expands on what he has called “the most important idea he will ever have.” Using Science, Religion, and Philosophy he defines reality as we experience, and takes it one step further to explore even t…
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Tim Kashorek is a Cancer Survivor and Pro Powerlifter. He has returned to The Impossible Podcast to discuss his strategies for executing at the highest level in every area he pursues. From being a father, to serving his community as a Police Officer, to performing as an elite athlete, Tim has many high level priorities to serve on a daily basis. Ti…
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Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, Austin will be discussing his time with practicing gratefulness. After going through 6 days of life-threatening chemotherapy, he finds himself in a state of integrating back into daily life. An adventure that becomes more and more challenging after each relapse. But he learns that being thankfu…
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This year, Team Impossible will be at the event, and we will be partnering with Monsters Bent Barbell and USPC to promote the world's FIRST Para-only Powerlifting meet taking place this summer 2025. In honor of the Arnold Classic, we did a Q&A to answer your questions and get your input on the direction we're moving with this show. In this episode,…
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Curtis Miller is an Elite Powerlifter, Coach, Father, Husband, and one of the most genuine guests we've been honored to bring on this show. Curtis discovered a passion for strength sports early in life that led to totaling 2,000 lbs in powerlifting competition at 242 lbs body weight. Beyond the platform, Curtis has continued his Strength journey, b…
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Welcome to The Impossible! In Todays episode of Parts Unknown, we are taking a dive into what the mind and body battle through, when faced with the Impossible. Matt and Austin explore what it means to Be Impossible, but taking a moment to find your humanity. In periods of suffering, we strive to make the best of that situation. Yet, there are times…
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In 2022, Jaden was on the cusp of earning his IFBB Pro Card when he completely tore both quad tendons simultaneously. In the coming months, he endured 5 surgeries, multiple infections, and setback after setback; all of this after becoming one of the strongest athletes of all time. Jaden grew up in a small town in West Virginia, and quickly develope…
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Welcome to The Impossible! This week on Parts Unknown, we talk about my time going through the six days of chemo for my bone marrow transplant. We build into how the preparations were going, both at the hospital, and in my mind. What it took to grasp the situation at-hand. Let us take a dive into the storm that I fought with; before, during, and af…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today in Parts Unknown, we follow the path of this past month for Austin and his recovery and acclimation to the world again. This period of time was crucial for him, in re-introducing his immune system to the world around him. We needed to challenge the boundaries of which were set at the beginning, for this period of re…
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From a young age, she didn't feel called to walk the same path as so many around her. Cat was called to business, and movement, and the body/mind connection we all have that is responsible for so much of our growth... And Cat pursued these callings relentlessly. There were times when she was out of money, with a broken down car, with no home, yet s…
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The single greatest shortage in the world today is Self-Value. So many influencers on social media attempt to spark others to take action by attacking their flaws and using shame to drive their growth, but this system doesn't work for most people. Growth and self mastery is a skill that is best fueled by developing an immense amount of respect for …
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Welcome to The Impossible! And Happy New Year! Renewal. As we enter the new year, we set goals for a potential that we intend to achieve. But how can we genuinely find ourselves at that point, living within the potential that we see in ourselves? Austin faces a renewal in how he approaches life, both temporarily here with a immune reset, and in the…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we have Austin returning from his Bone Marrow Transplant! We have begun the recovery phase from the harshest treatment regiment of chemotherapy, that he has ever faced. December 7th was the last day of treatment, yet he still fights with the side effects to this day. With this episode, Matt and Austin take you on a…
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She was 13 miles into her first Half Marathon, deep in the pain locker, dehydrated, exhausted, and ready to finish... Then Jenn heard the words "What if we ran across the Finish Line?" Jenn immediately put on that trademark smile, faced all of the Darkness in her life, and took a step... and another, and another, until she was running again. And sh…
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The time has come, Austin is entering the beginning days of his stem cell transplant... And this chemo could kill him. This week on The Impossible Podcast, we explore the Mindset it takes to be able to willingly sit in a chair and allow life threatening medications to enter your veins. It has far more to do with the person you allow yourself to bec…
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"If you're not regularly Failing, you're not truly innovating." - Elon Musk Failure is a crucial aspect of any pursuit, yet it can tear down and wreck the Mind, ultimately setting us off course if we allow it. In this week's episode of The Impossible Podcast, Matt and Austin explain how to welcome failure as a sign you are pursuing something truly …
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“Where there is Fear, there is your Task.” - C.G. Jung, Letters to Warner S. McCullen 1956 Fear is a very real and present aspect of each of our lives, yet so many spend their entire life in the pursuit of escaping it. We have certainly faced our own times of attempting to escape the fear and pain of our darkest moments, and it brought nothing but …
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we hear of how the last day of chemotherapy in the consolidation period went for Austin. This period is originally planned for 2 cycles, but it could be turned into 4 cycles if the cancer is not backing down. We shape up for a big finish for this period, in hopes to begin the Stem Cell Transplant in December! Thank…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Today, we are discussing how Surviving Cancer, is not just making it through the day. The Survivors Mindset is realizing the adversity set before you, is how you make a difference for you and everyone around you. And at the Survivors Event at the Belpre Cancer Center today, November 7th, will be the showcase of the true p…
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Welcome to The Impossible! Returning is an episode from our series Parts Unknown, with Austin Douglas. Cycle one, Day eight. More chemotherapy to treat, and so, the fight continues. We recount how the session went from Austin’s perspective, with a deeper look into what place a caretakers role must also endure. Thank you for listening, and as always…
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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we discuss with JD about his completion of the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon! JD was returning with a mission, and that was to complete the marathon within the time limit, and he accomplished much more than that! Let us hear how preparations went going into the weekend, and how he set a new …
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Join us this week on The Impossible Podcast to hear the story of BraylynStrong. It is the story of a young man, a close knit family, and most of all, an incredibly strong Community who has banded together to battle Childhood Cancer from every angle. In this episode in our series highlighting stories of those who have battled Childhood Cancer, Mike …
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Welcome to The Impossible! Matt and Austin take a look back at the beginning of treatment for Austin and his second relapse. We discuss some details of the treatment, as well as some details for what had occurred on the first day of treatment. Things had taken a turn for the worst, with Austin reacting to the very medication he is requiring to save…
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Welcome to the Impossible! Today, we take a journey into Austins thoughts on relapsing for a second time now in his cancer remission. We have been here before, But our enemy has become stronger and wiser. So we must act swiftly, and intently. Let us push towards this storm with ferocity and unwavering determination. Thank you for listening, and as …
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Welcome to the Impossible! Leo Zambori was facing an Impossible challenge when diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 5. Something many children unfortunately have to face. Now, after being cancer free for over 5 years, Leo has not looked back and intends on leading a life of Being Impossible! We get a closer look here into how he lives his life in …
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She first noticed it when her daughter crawled up the steps and said she couldn’t walk. Traci’s instinct knew then, it was a brain tumor. Ava was 4 years old when she was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and terminal brain cancer, and the initial prognosis came back conclusive; there were no treatment options. Fortunately, thanks to Traci and her husban…
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As a young mom on the brink of a new career, Desni Crock was suddenly faced with the words every parent dreads to hear… “Your Child has Cancer” Those words forever changed her life, though, in some ways you may never expect. After fighting for several years with her first child, she was pronounced Cancer-Free, but as we all know, the battle didn’t …
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