Live Elevated with Brian Pruett

2026 feels like a year with BIG shifts..My goal is to be prepared to step into all of my potential.In this episode, I share the 5 things I’m intentionally bringing into my life, not as rules for anyone else, but as principles I’m choosing to live by.  Decisive action: over hesitation Trusting God and my intuition: tuning out the noise A marathon mindset: thinking long term instead of fleeting 'wins' Stretch environments: choosing growth over comfort Discipline: keeping promises to my future self This is simply how I’m choosing to grow, lead, and move forward this year.If you’re someone who wants to live with purpose, move intentionally, and become who you’re capable of becoming, I think this conversation will resonate ⚡️  

What happens when success finally gives you everything.. and you still feel empty?In this powerful conversation, former MLB All-Star Ian Desmond opens up about the inner battles most people never see, the pressure of elite performance, the moment faith changed everything, and why his life after baseball has been more meaningful than anything he achieved in the big leagues.We talk about:- fear of failure vs. pursuit of excellence- how your inner voice shapes your confidence- cutting anchors holding you back- and how to lead with presence, service, and love, especially as a father and coach.Ian shares deeply personal moments, from panic and mental blocks, to walking away from the game, to coaching his sons to a championship, to building real community impact in Sarasota through New Town Connection.This episode is about identity, freedom, faith, and redefining success on your own terms.If you’ve ever chased achievement but still felt unfulfilled.. this one will hit home.

Discover the five habits holding men back from personal growth. Learn how distracted living blurs focus and hampers progress. Embrace decisive action over overthinking, and prioritize self-respect instead of people-pleasing. Understand that readiness is more about making choices than waiting for confidence. Finally, reject the notion of playing small and set higher standards for yourself. This insightful discussion challenges listeners to let go of limiting behaviors for a more empowered life.

Most men aren’t broken.They’re soft.And the world is perfectly designed to keep them that way 🌎  I know because I’ve lived it.I’m a recovering softie myself. I haven’t arrived, but I’ve seen the patterns clearly.. in my own life and in the men I coach.This episode is about waking up 🌞  What keeps men soft:• Comfort and distraction• Late nights, scrolling, porn• Blaming, complaining, defendingWhat keeps men hard:• Discipline and routine• Keeping promises to yourself• Ownership of your lifeBy hard, I mean effective, awake, strong, healthy, focused, and dangerous for good.Not reckless. Not angry. Grounded. Capable. Full of Love and Strength.This is a call to wake up.To stop drifting.To become the man your future needs.

This is a raw conversation about addiction, redemption, fatherhood, faith, and what it really means to become a man you respect. Michael opens up about growing up with an abusive father, the pressure to be perfect, and how that pain led him into heroin addiction and multiple overdoses. We talk about rock bottom moments, the unexpected people who stepped in at the right time, and the daily disciplines that helped pull him back into the light. We go deep into presence, phone addiction, building businesses from solitude, creating a home full of love, and the hard moments that test you as a father and husband. This is an honest look at the inner battles men face and the quiet decisions that shape who we become. If you care about becoming a present father, a grounded man, a better leader, and someone who finishes life with integrity, this conversation is for you. This is real talk for men who want more from life and are willing to do the inner work to get there. keep becoming ⚡️   

As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to slow down and reflect on what actually moved the needle in my life.. In this episode, I share five core lessons from 2025 that I believe are essential if you want a stronger, healthier, more aligned 2026. We talk about:  • Why discipline is an act of self-respect  • Why identity always comes before results  • How faith and failure shape growth  • Why letting go is just as important as leveling up  • And why the people you do life with matter more than anything else These aren’t motivational ideas. They’re rules to live by, with simple, tangible actions you can take right now. If you’re tired of doing more but feeling less fulfilled, this episode is for you. Let’s keep becoming more, together ⚡️  

What actually makes someone confident? In this episode, I share the 5 practices that have helped me build real, grounded confidence.. not loud confidence, but the kind that shows up in how you live. We cover: Closing the say-do gap Radical honesty Why fitness changes everything Becoming comfortable in your own skin Living with purpose and service beyond yourself Confidence isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.. daily ⚡️   Listen in, reflect, and take one step this week toward becoming more confident.

Today I’m joined by NFL safety Ryan Neal for one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever recorded. We talk about the real battles men face… identity, pressure, faith, fatherhood, injury, healing, and becoming who God is shaping you to be.Ryan opens up about his own story.. growing up in the church, injuries, setbacks, anger, purpose, marriage, and the moments that reshaped his entire life. We also unpack what separates Christianity, how God forms us through trials, and why your brokenness is never wasted.This episode is for the man who wants to grow, lead, and live with clarity.Press play and sit in this one.

This episode is casual and unfiltered… just raw truth. I’m answering the deeper questions you sent — the ones that make you pause and actually reflect. What I’m insecure about, what happiness means to me, how I stay grounded in Christ, what the hardest part of being a dad really is, how to build confidence, how to heal when you still care, and what’s changed me the most this past year. Nothing perfect, nothing rehearsed… just honesty. And my intention is this… That by understanding more of my world, you understand more of your own. That you walk away a little more present, a little more wise, a little more aligned with the man you’re becoming. Thanks for being here. Let’s keep BECOMING 🌊 

Devon Levesque, an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and adventurer known for summiting Everest, shares his insights on achieving a delusionally confident mindset. He discusses how facing fear on Everest reshaped his identity, emphasizing intentions over expectations to foster mental well-being. Devon elaborates on high-ROI habits for health and performance, the importance of nurturing quality relationships, and the value of maintaining focus in a busy life. His journey reflects a commitment to intentional living and helping others elevate their lives.