Beyond The Quit

Peter
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Beyond The Quit is the podcast for leaders, athletes, and everyday people who refuse to settle. Hosted by IFBB Pro and coach Pete Haugabook, every episode dives into discipline, mindset, fitness, and real stories of perseverance. From breaking through fear and failure to building lasting success, this show will challenge you to think deeper, train harder, and rise higher. One mission. No excuses. Let’s go!

  1. FEB 2

    What Not Quitting Looks Like at 20: A Father–Daughter Conversation on Anxiety, Responsibility, and Growth

    In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with my daughter, Deyana Haugabook, for an honest and meaningful conversation about growth, responsibility, and resilience. Deyana is a student at Wayne County Community College, works as a project manager, and openly navigates life while managing anxiety — all while continuing to show up for her goals and her future. We talk about pressure at a young age, balancing school and work, learning self-awareness, and what “not quitting” really looks like when things feel overwhelming. This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about building strength through the process. If you’re a parent, a young adult, or someone learning how to push forward while managing anxiety and expectations, this conversation will resonate. 🎙️ Beyond The Quit — because resilience is built one decision at a time.

    40 min

  2. JAN 12

    I Lost My Sisters… And Almost Lost Myself | Why I’m Returning to the Stage at 50

    In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete opens up like never before. After losing his little sister and his twin sister, he didn’t just lose family—he almost lost himself. His motivation, his direction, his identity, and the version of him that used to dream big all started to fade. Now, at 50 years old, he’s stepping back on stage—not to prove anything to the world, but to prove something to himself. This episode isn’t about bodybuilding.It’s about grief.It’s about faith.It’s about discipline.It’s about choosing to keep going when quitting would make sense. If you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you…If you’ve ever questioned your purpose…If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old, too tired, or too far gone… This episode is for you.

    19 min

  3. JAN 3

    When Life Burns It All Down — And You Still Don’t Quit | Tony Drysdale

    Season 2 Premiere In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Tony Drysdale, a husband, father of three, and seasoned transportation professional who knows firsthand what it means to keep moving forward when life hits hard. Tony shares his journey through job loss, relocation, rebuilding his career, and ultimately facing a devastating house fire that resulted in a total loss of everything his family owned. In moments where panic, fear, and quitting would have been understandable, Tony chose resilience, accountability, and leadership — not just for himself, but for his family. This conversation isn’t about motivation.It’s about identity, responsibility, and what happens after life strips away comfort, certainty, and control. We talk about the emotional toll of starting over, the power of gratitude in the face of loss, and why defining who you are during adversity matters more than the adversity itself. If you’ve ever felt tested, overwhelmed, or forced to rebuild when quitting felt logical — this episode is for you. How adversity shapes character and identity Navigating career pressure, accountability, and job loss The emotional impact of uprooting a family Leadership during crisis and uncertainty Gratitude as a tool for resilience Why community and relationships matter when rebuilding What “Beyond the Quit” truly means when life gets heavy 00:00 – Introduction to Beyond The Quit01:23 – Tony Drysdale’s career journey03:18 – Pressure, accountability, and leadership07:08 – Relocating during COVID11:19 – Building a new support system15:34 – Work ethic and survival mode19:08 – Lessons from adversity27:53 – Putting down roots again34:12 – The house fire36:57 – The emotional aftermath40:29 – Gratitude and perspective43:04 – Lessons from loss44:15 – Building resilience for the future Quitting isn’t always about giving up — sometimes it’s about deciding who you’re going to be after everything falls apart.

    46 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After 40 — And How to Rise Again

    If you’re over 40 and you feel lost, disconnected, or like life has gotten heavier than you expected… this episode is for you. In today’s message, Pete Haugabook breaks down why so many men and women wake up in their 40s not feeling like themselves — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This isn’t about aging. This is about responsibility, pressure, identity shifts, and the quiet battles nobody sees. If you’re tired of starting over…If you feel like you’ve slipped from your standards…If you miss the version of you who was disciplined, confident, and focused…or if you just need someone to speak life back into you —listen to this from start to finish. You are not too old.You are not behind.You are not done.You’re rebuilding. This is the episode that reminds you who you really are — and who you can still become.Welcome to Beyond The Quit.Let’s go.

    8 min

  5. 12/21/2025

    Leading With Purpose: How Andrae Hampton Lives Beyond The Quit

    In this powerful episode of Beyond The Quit, IFBB Pro Pete Haugabook sits down with Andrae Hampton — husband, father of four, assistant pastor, corporate leader, mentor, and financial literacy advocate — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose when life gets heavy. Andrae opens up about: The moment he almost quit — and what pulled him through Raising strong, focused children in a distracted world Mentoring young Black men through Dreams Academy Balancing faith, family, and leadership How purpose can anchor you when pressure rises Why showing up matters more than talent or opportunity This conversation is honest, raw, and deeply inspiring.If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, discouraged, or unsure of your next step — Andrae’s journey will remind you that calling is bigger than struggle… and purpose is stronger than pain. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and intentional leadership. 🔗 Subscribe for more stories of people who refuse to quit.Let’s go.

    52 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    Before You Quit… Listen to This

    In this episode of Beyond the Quit, host Peter Haugabook delves into the concept of the 'quit point'—a critical moment in any journey where the temptation to give up feels justified. He emphasizes that this point is not a sign of failure but rather a transition towards growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, Peter encourages listeners to recognize their quit points, understand the psychological aspects of quitting, and adopt methods to push through these challenging moments. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and commitment can lead to significant breakthroughs in life.

    12 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    A Life You Don’t Want to Escape: Fatherhood & a Weight Loss Journey That Stuck

    This episode isn’t about dropping pounds fast or chasing perfection. It’s about a father, coach, community leader, and outdoorsman who decided that this time, his health wasn’t going to take a back seat. Ryan Brake opens up about: balancing fatherhood with self-care what weight gain actually feels like when life gets loud why starting again in your 30s and 40s is different than starting at 20 how coaching special-needs athletes reshaped his view of real leadership building a life that doesn’t require “escape” through food, distraction, or burnout This isn’t a story of rapid transformation — it’s one of quiet consistency, renewed belief, and choosing to keep going even when motivation dies. Whether you’re a parent, working professional, former athlete, or someone who feels like they’ve started over more times than they can count… this episode will meet you where you are. Because weight loss isn’t just about the body — it’s about identity, responsibility, and hope.

    30 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Building Leaders: The No Quit Mindset for Consistency and Performance

    In this episode, I’m sharing a motivational talk I delivered for a group of managers on discipline, consistency, and leading yourself first. Whether you’re running a team, managing a department, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, the principles in this message apply to every area of life. I break down: • Why motivation fades — and what to rely on instead• How to stay consistent when life gets chaotic• The habits that separate average performers from leaders• How to build daily discipline that you can actually maintain• Why your standards matter more than your feelings• How to lead yourself before leading anyone else This is the heart of the No Quit Movement:Raise your standards. Protect your habits. Become the leader you’re meant to be. Let’s go. 🔥 — Pete HaugabookIFBB Pro | No Quit Movement Founder

    25 min
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Beyond The Quit is the podcast for leaders, athletes, and everyday people who refuse to settle. Hosted by IFBB Pro and coach Pete Haugabook, every episode dives into discipline, mindset, fitness, and real stories of perseverance. From breaking through fear and failure to building lasting success, this show will challenge you to think deeper, train harder, and rise higher. One mission. No excuses. Let’s go!

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  • Creator
    Peter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Peter
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Quit