Behind The Grind with Mintra Tilly

Mat Fraser, a five-time CrossFit Games champion and founder of HWPO, shares insights into his journey from elite competition to entrepreneurship. He discusses the power of 'training scared,' revealing how fear sharpened his focus. Mat reflects on family life, raising his daughter Pearl, and how parenting reshaped his routines. He dives into the struggles of his early career, his broken back, and the relentless drive that led to his dominance in CrossFit. Now, he’s embracing new challenges while fostering his children’s passions.

She built a business. She raised two daughters. She showed up online with honesty that inspired thousands.But behind Revie Jane Schulz’s success is a story of survival, trauma, and the daily choice to heal. In this episode, Revie opens up about growing up in chaos, breaking cycles, navigating OCD and imposter syndrome, and finding strength in motherhood and fitness.

He had it all: elite talent, fame, and a $32M NFL contract.Then came an overdose, a suspension, and the long road to rebuilding.But one comeback wasn’t enough. Darren Waller is back -again. Just days after this recording, he announced he’s unretiring and signing with the Miami Dolphins.In this episode, Darren opens up about addiction, identity, music, divorce, and the choice to keep showing up, even when the world thinks you’ve stepped away.🎧 Hosted by Mintra Tilly, designer of the HYROX race format and former U.S. Army strength coach.

Please note that we experienced a recording issue, which we were able to recover. We apologize for the audio quality at certain points.Tia-Clair Toomey is the most decorated CrossFit athlete of all time, Olympian, HYROX competitor, mother, and entrepreneur. But in this episode, she doesn’t just talk about the wins.She talks about the weight behind them. From questioning her identity to managing pressure, purpose, and self-doubt. Tia opens up about the moments we don’t see: the mental grind, the internal battles, and what it takes to keep showing up when life feels heavy.

In this episode, Jason Khalipa - CrossFit World Champion, entrepreneur, and relentless competitor - joins Mintra Tilly to break down what it takes to win, adapt, and push limits. From dominating CrossFit to building a fitness empire and now stepping into HYROX racing, Jason shares hard-earned lessons on mindset, resilience, and balancing family with ambition.He opens up about his daughter’s battle with leukemia, the philosophy behind Train, Protect, Provide, and why he wants to set a HYROX “world record” (minus the running). Plus, he drops the Train Hard Five, his no-BS approach to fitness and nutrition.