Sacred Grit: Nervous System Tools and Spiritual Resilience for Men Who Are Done With Addiction, Anger, and Disconnection

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Are you tired of battling addiction and wondering if there’s a way to find real strength, purpose, and freedom? Welcome to Sacred Grit, a podcast equipping men to conquer addiction and overcome inner struggles through physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, so you can become a man of honor and integrity. If you’re a man struggling with addiction and the isolation, broken relationships and shame it brings to your life—this show is for you Over the last three years, I’ve watched countless men discover healing and connection through these same practices. Listen in to learn: How to reframe addiction and pride into strength and freedom.Spiritual insights to help you find your way back to resilience when facing addiction.Practical tools like cold water immersion and breathwork; made simple even if you've never practiced before. Every Sunday I unpack spiritual healing, and every Wednesday I deliver practical tools for men. Start your journey today with the fan-favorite episode, “What is Sacred Grit,” from July 2, 2025.

  1. 4H AGO

    125: Why Pre-Loaded Decisions Give Men the Strength to Control their Mind Before the Battle Starts

    The best time to make a decision is before you need to make it. Most men try to make good decisions in the middle of the storm — when they're triggered, dysregulated, and running on fight or flight. When your prefrontal cortex goes offline, your body falls back on whatever it's always used to soothe itself.  In this episode, you'll learn: A dysregulated nervous system cannot make good decisions in the moment — that's neuroscience, not weaknessWhen the trigger hits, the man who already decided winsStart with one preloaded decision tomorrow morning in five minutesClick play now if you're ready to stop losing the moment and start becoming the man you've already decided to be. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    7 min

  2. 2D AGO

    124: How Being Disciplined Every Day Builds the Nervous System Strength Men Need

    You don't need more motivation. You need a nervous system that's been trained to show up. Most men hear the word discipline and think punishment — restriction, suffering, grinding through. But discipline isn't what limits you. It's what frees you.  In this episode, you'll learn: Discipline isn't restriction, it's the daily reps that build nervous system capacity over timeFreedom isn't the absence of structure, it is disciplineCapacity is built in the ordinary moments, not the dramatic onesClick play now if you're ready to stop waiting on motivation and start building the man you want to become one rep at a time. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    8 min

  3. APR 29

    123: How Men Get Out of Anxiety in the Moment (Using One Nervous System Tool That Actually Works)

    Your anxiety isn't a character flaw — it's your nervous system stuck on the gas. And today, you're getting the tool to interrupt it. Most men try to think their way out of anxiety — but your body has to come down before your mind can think clearly.  In this episode, you'll learn: Anxiety doesn't need to be solved, it needs to be interruptedYour body must come down before your mind can think clearlyOne tool used consistently builds controlClick play now if you're ready to stop letting anxiety make your decisions and start taking back control one breath at a time. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    6 min

  4. APR 26

    122: How Anxiety Is a Stuck Throttle in Your Nervous System (And How to Build the Strength to Take Control Again)

    Your anxiety isn't a character flaw — it's your nervous system stuck on the gas. So many men are living as prisoners to anxiety without knowing why. It's not a moral failure or a personality type — it's a nervous system that never learned how to control the throttle.  In this episode, you'll learn:  Anxiety is your nervous system stuck on the gas. Most men don’t have control of the throttle. Nervous system training reconnects you to control.Click play now if you're ready to stop being controlled by anxiety and start learning how to regulate your own engine. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    7 min

  5. APR 22

    121: How to Overcome Depression by Using a Nervous System Tool Most Men Never Think to Use

    You don’t think your way out of depression—you move your way out. When you’re stuck in depression, your mind tells you to stay still, stay When you simplify the process and focus on one thing—movement—you take your power back.  In this episode, you’ll learn: You don’t think your way out of depression—you move your way outYour job is simple: just moveDiscipline beats motivation every single timeClick play now if you’re ready to stop waiting to feel better and start taking control, New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    6 min

  6. APR 19

    120: How Depression Shuts Down Your Nervous System (Why Men Feel Stuck and How to Get Up Anyway)

    If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or shut down—it’s not laziness, it’s your nervous system. Most men believe depression means something is wrong with them—that they’re weak, lazy, or failing. But what’s actually happening is your nervous system has gone into shutdown mode after too much stress.  When you understand that depression is a protective response—not a personal failure—you stop fighting yourself and start working with your body.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Depression is a shutdown response, not lazinessYou lose access to clear thinking when you’re shut downThe way out starts with small physical actionClick play if you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward again, drop down in the show notes and check out the Nervous System Regulation Basics course. It will give you the tools to take control of your state and your life. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Skool platform: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182/about Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    8 min

  7. APR 17

    Sponsor Highlight: Brad Strawbridge Capital City Roofing

    From homeless in a Walmart parking lot to building a thriving company that gives back—this is what real recovery looks like. In this special sponsor highlight, Jason sits down with Brad Strawbridge, founder of Capital City Roofing, to unpack a story of addiction, surrender, and rebuilding a life from the ground up. Brad shares how hitting rock bottom became the turning point—and how faith, discipline, and service created a completely different future. This isn’t just about roofing. It’s about what happens when a man decides to change direction and then commits to doing the work every single day. Brad’s story is a real-life example of Sacred Grit in action: Recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about making the next right decisionSuccess comes from service, not self-focusWhen you rebuild your life the right way, you can help other men do the sameToday, Capital City Roofing isn’t just a business—it’s a vehicle for impact. From employing men in recovery to launching the Feeding the Future Project, Brad and his team are proving that business can be both profitable and deeply purposeful. If you need roofing, repairs, or even just honest advice from people you can trust, check out Capital City Roofing. Residential, commercial, and multi-family roofingHonest consultations—even if you don’t hire themA mission-driven company that gives back to the communityYou can also learn more about their nonprofit work and how to get involved in feeding children in need. Connect with Brad & Capital City Roofing: Capital City Roofing: https://capitalcityroofing.net Builder Link (CRM platform): https://builderlync.com/ Feeding the Future Project: https://feedingthefutureproject.org Recovery isn’t just about getting your life back—it’s about building a life that can serve others. And that’s exactly what this conversation is about.

    20 min

  8. APR 15

    119: How to Control Your Anger in the Moment by Training for Nervous System Triggers

    Anger doesn’t ruin your relationships—the way you respond to it does. Most men don’t lose control because they’re bad people—they lose control because they don’t interrupt the response fast enough.  When you learn to interrupt immediately, train for your known triggers, and build awareness before and after the moment, you start taking your power back.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you must interrupt the response immediatelyHow to train for your known triggers ahead of timeHow awareness before and after builds real controlClick play now if you’re ready to stop taking your anger out on the people you care about. New Episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Morning  More from Sacred Grit: Nervous System Basics Course: https://www.skool.com/sacred-grit-6182 Book a free consultation call with Jason Join the Movement!  Contact Jason - jason.lyle@thesacredgrit.com The podcast explores the connection between men and dads seeking freedom from addiction, pornography, infidelity, and drinking, while confronting anger, anxiety, and depression through prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, leaning on Jesus and God for strength, confronting pride, discovering purpose, practicing cold plunges, and ultimately building resilience along the journey.

    7 min
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Are you tired of battling addiction and wondering if there’s a way to find real strength, purpose, and freedom? Welcome to Sacred Grit, a podcast equipping men to conquer addiction and overcome inner struggles through physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, so you can become a man of honor and integrity. If you’re a man struggling with addiction and the isolation, broken relationships and shame it brings to your life—this show is for you Over the last three years, I’ve watched countless men discover healing and connection through these same practices. Listen in to learn: How to reframe addiction and pride into strength and freedom.Spiritual insights to help you find your way back to resilience when facing addiction.Practical tools like cold water immersion and breathwork; made simple even if you've never practiced before. Every Sunday I unpack spiritual healing, and every Wednesday I deliver practical tools for men. Start your journey today with the fan-favorite episode, “What is Sacred Grit,” from July 2, 2025.

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