The Jimmy Rex Show

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Jun 30, 2025 • 51min

#630 - James Lawrence - Iron Cowboy Is Americas All Time Greatest Endurance Athlete

In this live episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with legendary endurance athlete James Lawrence, better known as The Iron Cowboy. James is world-renowned for completing 100 Ironman-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days—a feat that shattered the boundaries of what most thought the human body and mind could endure.James unpacks the mindset, discipline, and relentless drive it took to pull off the impossible, and how failure, pain, and even public doubt played a role in forging his success. From the darkest moments of the 100 to the power of community, belief, and personal accountability, this conversation will light a fire under anyone who’s ever questioned their limits. This podcast was the first of many live podcasts coming to The Jimmy Rex Show, as they are recorded and hosted with the help of the WTF network. We will be doing more of these Expert Networking Nights so if you want to come be a part of this incredible live atmosphere and networking nights, please follow Jimmy on Instagram to see when the next event will be held!
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Jun 25, 2025 • 55min

#629 - Reid Tileston - BYU Professor Just Returned From The Top Of Everest

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mountaineer Reid Tileston, fresh off his incredible climb to the summit of Mount Everest. Reid shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of what it takes to prepare for and survive one of the most dangerous and demanding expeditions on Earth.Beyond the climb, Reid opens up about how pushing his limits physically and mentally helped him break through personal barriers, embrace uncertainty, and reconnect with purpose. From navigating freezing temperatures and altitude sickness to managing risk and self-doubt, this conversation is an honest look at the price—and reward—of going all in on a dream.Whether you’re chasing your own version of a summit or searching for deeper meaning in your life, Reid’s journey will inspire you to step outside your comfort zone and grit it done.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 58min

#628 - Sae Tautu - Former BYU And Saints Linebacker Shares How To Tackle Difficult Times

In this powerful episode, Jimmy sits down with former NFL linebacker and BYU standout Sae Tautu for one of the most vulnerable and insightful conversations we’ve had on the show. From playing in front of 65,000 fans to waking up to the realities of life after football, Sae opens up about the emotional toll of losing his lifelong dream, the struggle with identity, and how he rediscovered purpose through faith, family, and leadership.The two dive deep into topics like navigating depression, masculinity, marriage, grief, and the power of accountability. Sae shares how losing close family members, facing financial hardship, and being a young father forced him to grow in ways he never expected. This isn’t just a story about football — it’s about the kind of transformation that happens when life forces you to level up.If you’re a man navigating tough transitions, searching for meaning, or looking for inspiration to own your truth, this episode will hit home.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 54min

#627 - Adeyemi Adeyosoye - The Dark Masculine And How To Understand The Shadow Self

In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Adeyemi Adeyosoye, a transformational coach and shadow work guide, to explore the often misunderstood realm of the dark masculine and the shadow self. Adeyemi dives deep into what it means to confront the parts of ourselves we've hidden, rejected, or suppressed — and how doing so is the key to true personal freedom, growth, and emotional depth.From breaking down the difference between the "dark masculine" and "toxic masculinity" to discussing real-life initiations and how men can reclaim their authentic power, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone ready to do the inner work. Adeyemi shares his personal journey, insights from working with men around the world, and why owning your darkness is essential for embodying your full truth.Whether you're new to shadow work or have been on the path for a while, this episode offers wisdom, tools, and a perspective that will shift how you see yourself and the world around you.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 55min

#626 - Gerry Powell - CEO of "Rythmia" Founded The Only Medically Licensed Ayahuasca Retreat Center

Gerry Powell is the visionary founder of Rythmia, the world-renowned plant medicine center in Costa Rica. In this raw and revealing episode, Gerry opens up about his wild journey—from building and selling a $100M business to hitting rock bottom with addiction, ego, and emptiness.What followed was a complete transformation through ayahuasca, humility, and service. Gerry shares the deep lessons he’s learned about healing, letting go of control, and living with purpose. If you've ever questioned the path you're on, this episode will shake you up in the best way.00:00 Introduction02:00 The beauty of the challenges of life03:31 Plant medicine and the fear of doing it the wrong way05:57 Gerry's story and how he got here11:47 Ayahuasca and what it truly does for you17:04 Discussing plant medicine appropriately23:47 Creating Rythmia and what a retreat looks like28:05 Where can Rythmia go from here30:13 What Ayahuasca can be35:45 Discussing religion and god40:29 Human nature: why people are good45:08 God loves you47:54 The gift of prayer51:03 The medicine guides everything52:43 Where you can check out Gerry and Rythmia53:45 OutroCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times
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Jun 9, 2025 • 27min

#33 - Real Men, Real Conversations - You Built A Castle That You Secretly Hate...Now What?

In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, we explore the quiet suffering of high-achieving men who realize they've built a life based on other people’s expectations rather than their own desires. Success can become a prison when it's rooted in ego, appearances, and fear of judgment...but there is a pathway out! Brutal self-inventory, financial simplification, and rebuilding a life centered on truth, freedom, and meaning can help you break down the life you no longer want, and start living a life you're excited for!00:00 Preview02:02 Building a castle you secretly hate03:57 Story of a friend who became a doctor for the wrong reasons05:34 How do we get in this position09:07 A friend who didn't see his kids in a week because of work10:35 Eventually, the truth comes out11:45 The pressure of social media14:49 The real tragedy: why am I doing this?16:13 What you may be feeling inside18:58 Real freedom is autonomy21:54 If you're trapped inside your castle, what do you do?24:28 What kind of man do you want to be?26:52 Outro
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Jun 5, 2025 • 46min

#625 - Jason Latas - Heliobiology Expert Breaks Down How the Sun Impacts Your Brain, Body & Spirit

Jason Latas is a longtime friend with decades of experience in holistic health, personal transformation, and heliobiology.Jason shares insights on everything around heliobiology, which is the study of how solar activity affects us as people. We discuss how the sun impacts human biology, the power of nature in rewiring the nervous system, and why most people are living with a suppressed internal operating system. Later the conversation dives into living consciously, optimizing your health, and breaking free from the artificial matrix of modern life to find purpose, presence, and peak performance.00:00 Introduction02:14 Jason's life of adventure05:34 The beauty of Hawaii07:42 What exactly is heliobiology16:21 The connection between solar activity and our energy20:56 Discussing the blue rays from your screens22:16 The sun is frequency25:19 Effects from solar flares26:36 Stories of people who have trained with Jason30:22 The shift in human consciousness33:36 Why you feel better when you get sun36:20 Simple things you can do to help your energy and frequency40:38 Encouragement for people feeling stressed now41:41 Where you can learn more from Jason42:11 Wrapping up with breath work and meditation44:03 How to take advantage of solar flares44:48 OutroJason' s InstagramJason's WebsiteCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times
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Jun 2, 2025 • 51min

#624 - James Dixon - YouTuber With 1.5 Million Followers Shares Difficulties Around Race In Todays World

James Dixon is one of the top motivational and keynote speakers in the world, and the CEO of the YouTube channel Absolute Motivation with over 1.5 million subscribers and nearly 150 million views.James shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, including having his leg amputated as a child and staying silent about it for decades. Through that pain, he found purpose and is now using his voice to uplift and empower youth, especially those with similar life experiences. We also go deep into the difficulties around race, and his thoughts on it. James is a powerhouse of his authenticity, character, and strength...all of which comes across in the motivational episode.00:00 Introduction01:48 James' story15:50 The strength it takes to create change22:20 Impacting and helping the black community25:26 James' life changing experience29:34 Conversations around race in todays world45:55 Being a voice to men49:50 Where to find James50:34 OutroJames's InstagramAbsolute Motivation's YouTube ChannelCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 18min

#623 - Kelly Taylor - Will AI Be The End Of Humanity?

Kelly Taylor is a tech entrepreneur and founder of Hexcode AI, an innovative company revolutionizing sales calls through the use of artificial intelligence.We dive deep into the implications of AI for human jobs, the ethical and emotional dilemmas tied to its rise, and how Kelly’s technology already outperforms human sales teams. I've voiced my personal concerns about AI and the impact this shift could have on humanity and discuss them openly with Kelly while also exploring the potential for using AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, human connection and creativity.00:00 Introduction01:46 Can AI take over the world?04:44 Why Jimmy doesn't use AI07:21 How good is AI right now?11:03 The lack of creative minds because of AI15:39 Where does confidence come from?20:20 Lack of human connection because of AI23:17 How Kelly's company uses AI31:42 The dangerous defects of AI36:27 Where Kelly's company can really help businesses39:25 Testing the AI call on the podcast44:46 Which jobs are going to be taken over by AI48:27 The human touch of AI55:57 How Jimmy plans to utilize AI58:22 Kelly's fear of AI1:02:20 Using AI for therapy and more talk on the human connection1:07:05 Why Kelly believes AI is helping him1:09:36 Kelly's experience in WATT and friendship with Jimmy1:17:17 OutroKelly's InstagramCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 5min

#622 - Ramsey Nijem - UFC Fighter Shares Stories About His Father Who Was a 12yr-Old Soldier in Palestine

Ramsey Nijem is a former MMA competitor and UFC fighter with Palestinian roots. Ramsey has competed in the Ultimate Figting Championship and was a finalist on The Ultimate Figter.Having a Palestinian background, we discuss Ramsey's unique perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Ramsey shares personal stories about his family's journey to America, his heritage, and his thoughts on the current tension between Israel and Palestine. The conversation dives deep into identity, global narratives, and the importance of sharing real, human stories during geopolitical struggles. This episode with Ramsey offers a rare and vulnerable perspective from someone with firsthand cultural ties to current political issues.00:00 Introduction01:30 The visible signs of a fighter03:50 Men need to fight07:10 Discussing Israel and Palestine19:17 Ramsey's Palestinian Roots22:19 The US politics behind the conflict27:54 Visiting the Middle East34:02 Discussing the tariff "war"40:16 What actually matters41:31 The problem with relationships and dating in America today49:30 What bad therapy looks like50:47 Coming back to why men need to fight1:00:56 Why you need to train yourself to be ready for anything1:03:23 Where to find Ramsey1:04:14 OutroRamsey's InstagramCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times

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