Hope Not Nope

Hope Not Nope
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With hosts Brandi and Doc Dillon (PT, DPT, SCS), this podcast answers listener's questions related to health, wellness, sports performance, physical therapy, injuries, habits, goals, dreams, and how to live a life of hope. Say goodbye to the Nope (the lies, rejection, & misinformation) that you’ve believed for too long. Come get the full story about your health. Our mission is to empower hope to those plagued by nope! Each episode has victory stories, which will inspire you to not only be hopeful, but become hope. Ask Us Questions Here: hopenotnope.org/podcast

  1. 3D AGO

    Rethinking Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone in High Performance

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we explore the importance of psychological safety and why it’s essential for taking calculated risks, expanding comfort zones, and sustaining high performance. Using clear sports analogies, we break down how elite performers don’t abandon their comfort zone—they build and expand it strategically. We also discuss the role of trust, evidence, and supportive environments in growth, showing how safety and challenge work together to unlock potential, resilience, and long-term success. In this episode, we cover: What psychological safety really means—and why it fuels high performanceThe difference between reckless risk and calculated growthWhy stepping out of your comfort zone may not be the answerUsing sports analogies to understand expanding (not escaping) your comfort zoneWhy trust and supportive environments are prerequisites for growthThe importance of evidence before stepping into higher levels of challenge If you’re committed to personal development, leadership, and performing at a high level, this episode will help you rethink risk, safety, and sustainable growth. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    21 min

  2. FEB 11

    Fear and Perspective: Lessons From Elite Performer Alex Honnold

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we explore the powerful relationship between fear and perspective through the lens of elite performance and the extraordinary feats of climber Alex Honnold. We unpack how fear operates in the brain and why elite performers are able to relate to it differently—responding with clarity instead of reactivity. Using a simple neuroscience metaphor, we describe the amygdala as the smoke detector and the prefrontal cortex as the fire chief, helping explain how perspective, preparation, and disciplined thinking shape performance under pressure. This conversation connects emotional regulation, responsibility, and hope to what it truly means to live a high-quality, purpose-driven life.In this episode, we cover:- How fear and perspective shape elite performance and decision-making- The neuroscience of fear and top-down regulation in high performers- Amygdala vs prefrontal cortex: smoke detector vs fire chief- What Alex Honnold’s approach reveals about preparation, risk, and emotional control- The connection between physical challenges and emotional resilience- Why perspective—often gained through experience and wisdom—changes how we face fearIf you’re committed to personal development, emotional resilience, and performing at a high level without being ruled by fear, this episode will expand your perspective and sharpen how you approach challenge. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    33 min

  3. FEB 4

    The Difference Between Self-Agency and Control — & Why It Matters for High Performers

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful distinction between self-agency and control—and why mastering this difference is essential for high performers who want to live a high-quality, purpose-driven life. We explore how taking full ownership of your actions, perspective, and effort fuels personal growth and order, while the need to control is often driven by doubt, anxiety, and disorder. This conversation is all about responsibility, discipline, and hope: key ingredients for sustainable success in performance, leadership, and life. In this episode, we cover: The difference between self-agency and control (and why confusing the two holds people back)Why the need for control is often rooted in doubt, anxiety, and disorderValue of strengthen discipline, responsibility, and emotional regulationHow Hope Coaching supports peak performance and long-term fulfillment If you’re committed to personal development, peak performance, and building a life aligned with your highest values, this episode will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach to growth. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    24 min

  4. JAN 28

    How to Trust the Process When Past Effort Feels Wasted

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we respond to a powerful listener question: “How do you move forward when past work feels wasted, and the fear of wasting more time starts to hold you back?” We explore the deeply relatable feeling of “wasted effort” and remind ourselves—and you—that no effort is ever wasted. Drawing from our own experiences with setbacks, stalled progress, and unmet expectations, we reframe past work as meaningful preparation, hard-earned wisdom, and necessary growth that continues to shape who we are and where we’re going. In this episode, we cover: Why no effort is wasted, even when the results aren’t immediate or visibleHow to move forward when fear of wasting more time keeps you stuckReframing past work as valuable lessons instead of failuresLetting go of control and trusting the process during challenging seasonsThe role of community, perseverance, and consistent action in personal growthPractical mindset shifts to help you pursue your highest potential and quality of life If you’re feeling discouraged, stuck, or questioning whether your past efforts mattered, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to help you move forward with confidence and hope—knowing that everything you’ve done still counts and is still working for you. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    18 min

  5. JAN 21

    The Best Self-Care for Avoiding Burnout

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we talk about why the most effective self-care for avoiding burnout isn’t another routine or wellness trend—it’s living in alignment with your purpose. We unpack how burnout often comes from incongruent living and how applying the Strategy of Hope (self-agency, meaningful goals, and proven frameworks) creates clarity, direction, and sustainable energy for life and work. We talk about: Why misalignment is a root cause of burnout How purpose-driven living becomes the foundation of real self-care The role of hope (self-agency, goals, and proven frameworks ) in sustainable performance Biblical insights on hope, perseverance, and endurance Practical ways to align your daily actions with your purpose A listener question on self-care and boundaries A personal hope story and real-life application Burnout isn’t a sign that you need more self-care—it’s often a signal that something is out of alignment. Tune in for a practical, hope-filled conversation on how alignment becomes the most powerful form of self-care. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠HERE⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch us on ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit our ⁠Website⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    25 min

  6. JAN 14

    How Many Goals Is Too Many? Rethinking Goals for High Performance

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we answer a question high performers ask all the time: how many goals is too many goals? If you’re ambitious but feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck despite working hard, this episode breaks down why chasing multiple goals may be hindering your performance. We explain why true high performance comes from committing to one primary goal and structuring it the right way to build momentum, clarity, and confidence. In this episode, we cover: Why having too many goals creates the illusion of high performanceHow focusing on one goal actually accelerates progress and resultsA simple Olympic lifting framework using safe, reach, and personal best levelsHow to set goals that challenge you without burning you out We also share a powerful Hope Story of the Week and reflect on how focused goal-setting improves not just performance, but quality of life. If you’re a high achiever, athlete, or driven professional who wants clarity instead of chaos, this episode gives you a practical framework to focus, execute, and move forward with hope. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    19 min

  7. JAN 7

    How To Be Consistent Not Complacent

    In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we break down what it actually means to be consistent without becoming complacent. If you have a goal for the new year and are anxious about staying consistent, this episode is for you. We talk about why consistency isn’t about motivation or hype, but about belief, ownership, and forward thinking. If you’re a high performer, athlete, or driven professional who wants to follow through on goals instead of restarting every few months, this episode gives you a clear framework to do exactly that. In this episode, we cover: Why you must believe in what you’re pursuing or consistency will always fadeHow to understand and accept the real cost of achieving your goalWhy consistency requires making your goal a non-negotiable priority, no excusesHow forward thinking and outcome clarity keep you locked in long-term As we head into 2026, we also share a brief update on the evolution of the podcast — including improvements to how it looks and sounds, along with a refined focus on empowering high achievers through the strategy of hope. Our goal remains the same: helping driven individuals build self-agency, set meaningful goals, and apply practical frameworks to reach their full potential. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    28 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Missed Your Goals? 3 Steps to Overcome Failure and Start Fresh in the New Year

    Have you ever set big goals, only to end the year feeling like you failed? This episode explores how to turn missed goals into opportunities for growth and hope as the new year begins. With practical steps for letting go of shame, embracing reflection, and setting yourself up for a purposeful future, this episode is a must listen to start your new year of 2026. Here’s what we cover in this episode: • Why embracing failure is the first step toward growth • How to reflect on missed goals without judgment • Practical ways to prioritize, manage time, and prevent overwhelm • The role of journaling and soul-fueling activities in building resilience • What it means to reclaim your identity as an athlete or achiever • Our personal yearly themes of wonder and perseverance — and how they shaped us Join us for encouragement, practical strategies, and a reminder that hope is always possible, even when goals don’t go as planned. - If you have a question you want answered, Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to help share the message of Hope with others? One big way to help is by sharing this episode with friends and leaving a rating and review.

    30 min
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With hosts Brandi and Doc Dillon (PT, DPT, SCS), this podcast answers listener's questions related to health, wellness, sports performance, physical therapy, injuries, habits, goals, dreams, and how to live a life of hope. Say goodbye to the Nope (the lies, rejection, & misinformation) that you’ve believed for too long. Come get the full story about your health. Our mission is to empower hope to those plagued by nope! Each episode has victory stories, which will inspire you to not only be hopeful, but become hope. Ask Us Questions Here: hopenotnope.org/podcast

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  • Creator
    Hope Not Nope
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
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    Clean
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