Faceplants to Finish Lines

Chad Bentley
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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Live your best life by overcoming the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that will lead to overcoming and killing low self esteem. Chad Bentley is an Ultra Distance Endurance Athlete that transformed his life from a 250 pound fast food eating, alcohol drinking, low self esteem ridden, pack a day smoker, to an accomplished endurance athlete, business leader, breakthrough coach and family man. Years of low self esteem and feelings of not being worthy pushed Chad into years of living a life of depression, following a path often described by Chad as living in the dark. Unhealthy, self destructive habits were leading Chad to a life of below average results; that would have lead to below average outcomes. Years of self help, spiritual discovery , new tribes and ultimately physical fitness through endurance athletics, allowed Chad to see the light and move life away from negative emotions and limiting beliefs into a life of elevated self esteem and joy.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Season 2 Episode 1: A New Season and Format for Faceplants to Finish Lines

    Welcome back to Faceplants to Finish Lines! In this episode, host Chad Bentley kicks off Season 2 with a fresh direction for the podcast: short, powerful solo episodes designed to help you unlock breakthroughs in your own life. These quick episodes or "pit stops for your mind" will focus on transformational coaching tools, peak performance strategies, and conscious living practices you can apply immediately.   What you'll hear in this episode:  Why the podcast is shifting to solo coaching deep dives How your unconscious mind can either sabotage or support your goals Practical ways to reprogram behavioral patterns running on autopilot The real reason Chad wants to deliver tools directly and clearly—without the fluff  Because this show isn't just about crossing finish lines anymore—it's about evolving through the race of life.   Got a question, challenge, or topic idea? Reach out at chad@chadbentleycoaching.com

    9 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Reprogramming Your Unconscious Mind for Lasting Change

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad dives deep into the power of the unconscious mind and how it shapes your thoughts and behaviours.  Chad talks about how most of what we do every day like how we react, what we believe about ourselves, and even how our bodies respond, is run by patterns stored in the unconscious. He also touches on why understanding and retraining these patterns is key to achieving lasting personal transformation. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The difference between the conscious and unconscious mind and why 95% of your behaviour is automatic How early-life programming shapes beliefs and habits that can limit your success Techniques to reprogram your unconscious mind Why identity alignment is the real key to transformation How small, consistent steps can lead to breakthroughs in confidence, health and relationships   True transformation doesn't start with what you do - it starts with who you believe you are.

    15 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Unlocking Your Mind: The Power of Neuro Linguistic Programming

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad explores how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) can help you rewire your thoughts, language, and behaviors to achieve breakthrough results in life, sport, and beyond. Chad talks about how NLP is like strength training for your mind. When you align your internal communication with your goals, you create lasting change. Every positive thought, every visualization, every reframe is a mental rep that gets you closer to your next finish line. What You'll Learn in This Episode ·        What Neuro Linguistic Programming is and how it connects your thoughts, language, and nervous system ·        How NLP can help you push through barriers in sports, business, relationships, and personal growth ·        Four key NLP tools you can start using today ·        Why self-awareness and consistent "mental reps" are just as important as physical ones ·        How aligning your thoughts, words, and actions creates unstoppable momentum toward your goals   Show Notes: -Get the Life You Want: https://www.amazon.ca/Get-Life-You-Want-Neuro-Linguistic/dp/0757324991 -Introducing NLP: Psychological Skills for Understanding and Influencing People: https://www.amazon.ca/Introducing-NLP-Psychological-Understanding-Influencing/dp/1573244988

    18 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Exploring Yahe (Ayahuasca): Healing, Integration & the Power of the Unconscious Mind

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad takes you inside the world of Yahe (ayahuasca) - one of the oldest and most powerful plant medicines used for emotional healing, self-discovery, and reconnecting with your true self. Chad shares his own experience participating in a traditional Yahe ceremony and breaks down what this medicine is, how it works, and why integration is essential for lasting transformation. He also emphasizes the importance of approaching the ceremony with respect, preparation, and proper guidance so that Yahe can become a teacher - helping you release stored emotions, face inner darkness, and gain clarity on your life's path. What You'll Learn in This Episode · What Yahe is, where it comes from, and why Indigenous lineage and tradition matter · How Yahe works with the unconscious mind to surface suppressed patterns, memories, and emotional blocks · What actually happens during a ceremony  · The neuroscience behind ayahuasca and how it impacts trauma, the Default Mode Network, emotional regulation, and healing · Why integration practices are essential for turning insights into real change · Safety considerations and how to choose reputable, trained shamans or facilitators   This isn't about shortcuts or escape - it's about meeting yourself more honestly and deeply than ever before.

    19 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Understanding Your Evolution

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad Bentley shares the personal framework that helped rebuild his life when traditional self-help no longer worked: Spiral Dynamics. Chad opens up about living for years trapped in stress, anxiety, and destructive patterns. What he eventually discovered was not a personal flaw, but a mismatch between his life challenges and his values level. This episode breaks down each values level in Spiral Dynamics, how it shows up in modern life, and what men actually need at each stage to evolve. More importantly, Chad reframes struggle as transition and explains how men evolve through distinct stages of values, identity, and consciousness and why growth often feels uncomfortable, destabilizing, or confusing before it becomes transformative. What You'll Learn in This Episode What Spiral Dynamics is and why it provides a powerful roadmap for personal growth Why stress, burnout, and identity breakdown often signal that you've outgrown your current values level The eight values levels in Spiral Dynamics and how they show up in modern life Why you are not broken or failing - you are evolving This conversation is about evolution, not perfection—and about becoming a grounded, capable, purpose-driven man in today's world.

    22 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    From Stress to Stability: Understanding Your Next Evolution

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad takes a deep look at chronic stress and why it's quietly eroding men's performance, health, relationships, and sense of identity. Drawing from his own experience of grinding through years of anxiety, burnout, and pressure, Chad explains why stress isn't a personal weakness but a signal. Using the framework of Spiral Dynamics, he breaks down how stress shows up differently at each values level and why many men feel overwhelmed, angry, disconnected, or exhausted without understanding the root cause. This episode reframes stress as developmental feedback and offers a powerful roadmap for navigating modern masculinity, mental health, and personal evolution. Rather than coping or numbing out, Chad explains how men can learn to read stress, regulate their nervous systems, and evolve into more grounded, purpose-driven leaders. What You'll Learn in This Episode ·        Why chronic stress is damaging men's mental health, hormones, relationships, and physical performance ·        How stress acts as a signal - not a life sentence -when viewed through Spiral Dynamics ·        Why anger, burnout, emotional shutdown, and overworking often stem from a values-level mismatch ·        Why modern men can't leave their evolution to chance in today's fast-paced world ·        How integrating physical challenges, nervous system work, and mindset tools supports real transformation You are not broken. You are evolving.

    18 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Evolving Into Integrated Masculinity

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad explores how masculinity develops and why so many men today feel lost, conflicted, or quietly exhausted trying to get it right. This conversation isn't about attacking or defending masculinity. It's about understanding it as a developmental process. Chad breaks down how men evolve through distinct values levels and explains how masculinity can stagnate at different stages and how unresolved stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation keep men trapped in outdated patterns. He reframes anger, shutdown, overworking, and emotional detachment not as character flaws  but as signals of unfinished development. This episode offers a roadmap for integrating strength and compassion, discipline and emotional fluency, power and presence - so men can evolve into grounded, capable leaders in their families and communities. What You'll Learn in This Episode ·        Why masculinity is developmental ·        The different values levels men evolve through ·        How stagnation at certain stages leads to anger, burnout, emotional shutdown, or ego-driven behavior ·        Why stress causes regression to earlier survival patterns ·        How to evolve into a man who is both strong and compassionate, assertive and grounded   Masculinity is not broken. It's unfinished.

    18 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Navigating Values Levels in Business

    In this episode of Faceplants to Finish Lines, Chad breaks down how values levels can shape leadership, team dynamics, and organizational growth. This isn't theory. It's lived experience. Chad walks through each stage of business evolution: from the early, survival-driven hustle of a startup to structured operations, performance-driven growth, and eventually integration within a large corporate system. Along the way, he reveals a critical insight: organizations don't evolve evenly and neither do people. This episode reframes common workplace challenges such as turnover, resistance, misalignment, and culture breakdown, not as failures in strategy, but as mismatches in developmental stages. More importantly, Chad outlines what it takes to lead through that complexity and evolve into a leader who can operate across all levels. What You'll Learn in This Episode ·        What values levels (Spiral Dynamics) are and how they apply inside organizations ·        Why teams and organizations don't evolve at the same pace and how that creates friction ·        How leadership styles must adapt at each stage of business growth ·        How to recognize values-level mismatches inside your team or organization ·        What it means to lead as an integrated, adaptive leader across multiple levels   You can't force people into higher levels of thinking but you can lead in a way that supports their evolution.

    16 min
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Live your best life by overcoming the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that will lead to overcoming and killing low self esteem. Chad Bentley is an Ultra Distance Endurance Athlete that transformed his life from a 250 pound fast food eating, alcohol drinking, low self esteem ridden, pack a day smoker, to an accomplished endurance athlete, business leader, breakthrough coach and family man. Years of low self esteem and feelings of not being worthy pushed Chad into years of living a life of depression, following a path often described by Chad as living in the dark. Unhealthy, self destructive habits were leading Chad to a life of below average results; that would have lead to below average outcomes. Years of self help, spiritual discovery , new tribes and ultimately physical fitness through endurance athletics, allowed Chad to see the light and move life away from negative emotions and limiting beliefs into a life of elevated self esteem and joy.

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