The Fourth Quarter Podcast

Doug Talmadge & Ted Enea

Living the last quarter of your life with intention around health, fitness, nutrition and joy! Learning from others and tuning in to hear live one on one coaching that educates, inspires and motivates you to move!

  1. 2d ago

    EP037: What If Your Next Breakthrough Is Just Showing Up Today

    Send us Fan Mail We almost skipped releasing this one, and that’s exactly why we hit record. When life gets busy and the plan falls apart, the habit that matters most is the one that brings you back, consistency. Doug and Ted talk straight about why consistency is not perfection, why “something” is always better than “nothing,” and how a restart can be the most powerful move you make in your health journey.  We dig into practical habit building for the fourth quarter of life: a 90-day challenge, morning gratitude, and a simple monthly connection practice to reach out to someone you miss. We also get specific about behavior change that actually sticks, like reducing screen time with a nightly phone cutoff, reading a chapter a day, and adding five minutes of mobility to protect your joints and back. Along the way, we share a step-goal showdown that turns walking into motivation, accountability, and a little friendly pressure.  Then we zoom out to mindset and emotional health. We reflect on lessons from guests and coaching, including the reminder to do what you can do, not what you can’t. We also talk about reframing grief and trauma, choosing your response when triggers hit, and how a single new frame can turn pain into fuel. Plus, we tease upcoming conversations with guests navigating cancer journeys during awareness month.  Subscribe, follow, and share the show with someone who needs a nudge to start again, then leave us an anonymous comment through the text link in the show notes and tell us what you’re choosing to be consistent with next.

  2. Oct 1

    EP036: Be A Force For Good; An Inspiring Weekend And A 90 Day Challenge

    Send us Fan Mail A single question can expose years of excuses: do we avoid something because we truly can’t, or because we haven’t trained ourselves to try? We open with that mindset gut-check from Betty, the “guiding light” of our show, then we connect it to what it really takes to live your best life in the fourth quarter of life: small actions done consistently, especially when motivation fades. We also share what we witnessed at JP’s Backyard Ultra, a free community run that exploded into a 1,200-person gathering in just a few years. JP is living with paraganglioma, a rare cancer, and he still shows up with the heart of an athlete and the humility to do what he can. From volunteers lining up to help, to a 90-year-old completing five laps, to stories of cancer survival and loss, the day becomes a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and being a force for good. From there, we get practical with a 90-day challenge that runs through October, November, and December. The surprise theme? Phone addiction and screen time. We talk app shutoffs, bedtime boundaries, leaving your phone behind on purpose, and why “addition by subtraction” can unlock better sleep, more reading, more walking, and more peace. We also share our personal commitments: mobility and stretching for aging joints, walking after meals for digestion and consistency, daily reading, pushups, biking, and habit tracking that’s realistic enough to keep. If you want a motivating health reset, a digital detox that actually sticks, and real-world examples of mindset under pressure, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review so more people can find the challenge and join us.

  3. Sep 24

    EP035: One Step At A Time; A Survivors Reset After A Head-On Crash

    Send us Fan Mail A head-on collision. A split-second impact. Then the long, unglamorous work of rebuilding a life. Sherri Reinfurt joins us from New Hampshire with a story that still feels unreal: two days after an NFL cheerleader reunion, she and her daughter are hit by a driver who falls asleep and crosses the double yellow line. Doctors tell them most people don’t survive this kind of crash and now Sherri is learning to live in a new body, with a broken right hand, concussion symptoms, broken ribs, and a daughter healing from a broken back and internal injuries. We talk about what recovery really looks like when you can’t do the basics without help and when your mind cycles through gratitude, grief, and anger that your life changed without your permission. Sherri shares how faith-based healing, accepting support, and doing one normal thing can keep you grounded when everything feels fragile. She also explains why injury can feel like mourning the death of your old self and how that pain can also become an opening to choose a healthier identity. Doug and Ted tie Sherry’s resilience to a practical framework we can all use: a three-month consistency challenge built on small daily promises. Not more hype, not a “go hard” burst, but habit formation, discipline, and documenting progress so you can actually see change. You’ll also hear about Sherri’s “From Impact to Purpose” Christian healing and coloring journal, created to process emotions and even strengthen her left hand during rehab. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a next step, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Download Sherri’s Healing Journal Here! You can contact Sherri via email at Sherri@PomsToPurpose.com

  4. Sep 17

    EP034: When Shame Turns Dark And Friendship Pulls You Back

    Send us Fan Mail Shame is loud, but silence is louder and it can be deadly. Doug and Ted sit down for one of the most personal conversations we’ve had, unpacking how divorce can trigger depression, how guilt can turn into isolation, and why discipline is not just a “fitness” word but a lifeline in the fourth quarter of life. Doug shares what it feels like when your choices blow up your world, including the heartbreak of strained relationships with your kids and the crushing weight of being “exposed.” He talks candidly about how dark it got, what it meant to consider writing goodbye letters, and how one unexpected phone call from a friend changed the direction of that day. We also get into the kind of support that actually helps: people who can love you, be non-judgmental, and still tell you the truth. Ted connects the mental health side to practical daily habits, explaining how walking became his medicine during job loss, legal stress, and the helpless feeling of waiting on things he couldn’t control. We also talk about building routines that stick, why movement and nature can steady your mind, and how community shows up through events like JP’s Backyard Ultra (a 3.3-mile loop supporting paraganglioma cancer fundraising) and Walking with Dini. If you’re dealing with depression, divorce recovery, midlife stress, or you’re worried about someone you love, this conversation is a reminder to reach out and to check in when someone feels “slightly off.” Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave us a review so more people can find the support they’ve been missing.

  5. Sep 10

    EP033: Walking With Dini. His 600 Pound Journey!

    Send us Fan Mail He was 596 pounds, exhausted, in pain, and tired of feeling like life was shrinking around him. Then he made one promise that was almost impossible to talk himself out of: walk one mile every single day until he reaches 250. Jordan "Dini" Noguera Aguilar, founder of Dini's Army, joins us to tell the story behind that decision and what happens when you choose consistency over perfect plans.  We talk through the real factors behind dramatic weight gain, from depression and emotional eating to the slow loss of mobility that makes everyday life harder than most people realize. Dini opens up about a serious COVID hospitalization, the wake-up calls that still did not stick, and the moment accountability finally became stronger than excuses. Along the way, we get specific about what worked: a goal that feels “small enough to start,” a daily non-negotiable, and a community that turns personal change into shared momentum.  You’ll hear about the non-scale victories that matter as much as pounds lost: easier breathing, more steps each day, standing up without support, and the return of real hope. We also cover faith, self-love, and why learning to recover after a stumble is a core weight loss skill. Dini shares what he’s building next, including a community walk event and bigger plans to take this movement on the road.  Follow Dini Here: WALKING WITH DINI & THE DINI ARMY Follow, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a push to start small and keep going, and if you enjoyed it, leave a review so more people can find the show.

  6. Sep 3

    EP032: Doug’s Weekend Inside San Quentin And The Limiting Beliefs That Lock Us Up

    Send us Fan Mail A mile a day sounds almost too simple, until you meet someone who started at 596 pounds and decides he is doing it anyway. We talk about “Walking With Dini,” why daily movement is one of the most underrated tools for weight loss and healthy aging, and how community support can turn a hard season into a hopeful one. If you have been stuck, this story is a reminder that progress does not need to be extreme to be real.  We also unpack Ted’s August reset with real numbers and the habits behind them: 302 bike miles, 517,000 steps, more than 5,000 push ups, and nearly 10 pounds lost. The practical keys are simple and repeatable: prioritize protein, tighten your eating window to curb nighttime snacking, and build a routine you can maintain without feeling deprived. This is midlife fitness without perfectionism, focused on sustainable habits that carry you into the fourth quarter of life with strength and confidence.  Then the conversation shifts into something we do not often share on a health podcast: spiritual health. Doug walks through a Kairos weekend inside San Quentin, including the emotional reality of being turned away at the gate, the power of entering as a servant, and the perspective shift that comes from meeting men who keep learning and growing behind literal walls. The biggest takeaway lands close to home: many of us live in a “mental prison” of limiting beliefs, even when we are free.  If this hits you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review. And if you want to talk to us directly, send the anonymous text from the show notes and follow us on Instagram to stay connected. Follow us on IG: 4thqtrpod

  7. Aug 27

    EP031: What If Longevity Is A Skill You Practice

    Send us Fan Mail Your strength doesn’t disappear overnight, but if you’ve hit your late 50s or 60s, you’ve probably felt the shift: the same workouts feel heavier, balance takes more focus, and recovery has a louder voice. We go straight at that reality today with a simple promise, progress is not a straight line, and you can absolutely train for longevity without chasing perfection or getting lost in fitness noise. We’re joined by Doug’s brother, Joe Talmadge, a lifelong lifter, former bodybuilder, and longtime gym owner now living in Kauai. Joe breaks down how training goals evolve from aesthetics and performance to health, wellness, and longevity, and why load-bearing strength training still sits at the center of it all. We talk sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), how muscle memory helps you rebuild strength later in life, and why free weights can improve proprioception, balance, and even cognitive sharpness. Joe gets practical with the lifts and tools that matter most as we age: squats, deadlifts (including trap-bar deadlifts for a safer setup), farmers carries for grip strength and total-body power, and why grip strength is a surprisingly strong predictor of overall health. We also hit body composition and DEXA scans versus the old-school scale, plus protein for older adults and easy food shortcuts that make hitting your protein goals simpler. If you want to stay strong, capable, and confident in the fourth quarter, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s “getting back into it,” and leave us a quick anonymous comment through the link in the show notes.

  8. Aug 20

    EP030: Forget Midlife Crisis; This Is A Midlife Upgrade!

    Send us Fan Mail The scale can lie to your face while your life is getting better. We talk with Karen, one of the people we coach, about what happens when you stop chasing the perfect week and start building a repeatable routine in the fourth quarter of life. Her story is a clear look at midlife fitness that actually fits real schedules: daily steps, hydration, strength training support, and the mental shift that keeps you from quitting when travel, fatigue, or frustration hits. We also revisit a lesson from last week’s guest Jonathan Pascual that lands hard: keep adapting and adjusting to what your health allows, and keep doing the work anyway. That theme carries into Ted’s “August reset” tracking goals, where simple numbers like steps, push-ups, planks, and bike miles create momentum you can see. Along the way, we get honest about balance training, why some days feel harder than others, and how consistency is not perfection, it is returning to the plan without drama. Nutrition comes into focus with a practical conversation about protein intake for healthy aging. We share easy protein sources, how higher protein can reduce cravings for sweets, and a quick rule of thumb for spotting whether a food is truly protein-forward. Karen also opens up about the emotional tug-of-war of getting stronger while the scale stays stuck, and why posture, clothes fit, energy, and confidence might be the most important metrics to track. If you want a grounded, encouraging push toward better health in midlife, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. What is one small habit you can repeat daily this week?

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Living the last quarter of your life with intention around health, fitness, nutrition and joy! Learning from others and tuning in to hear live one on one coaching that educates, inspires and motivates you to move!

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  • Creator
    Doug Talmadge & Ted Enea
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fourth Quarter Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Fourth Quarter Podcast

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