Navigating The Intentional Life

Justin Copeland

Men leading from the front as fathers, husbands, brothers, friends. We look to discuss the disease that is mediocrity and complacency through acts and the motivations and determinations that make great men great.

  1. 04/23/2023

    EP 30 - Alex Cherry - Hidden Monsters - A Story of Addiction

    Alex Cherry is a survivor. Alex is a fighter. Alex has overcome the odds. Alex was/is an addict. His journey to addiction and, ultimately, jail time is one that parents need to hear. This story is one of naivety, blind innocence and then ultimate rock bottom. Alex didn't set out on a path to end up where he did, but he ended up there anyway. He is open and brutally honest about his addiction - how he got there, the moments where he wanted to and attempted to end his own life. Why? A drug got ahold of him that slowly but surely destroyed everything around him. But I can assure you of this - this story, Alex's story, is one that shows the depths to which the human psyche and resolve can reach and come out on the other side. Not only the other side, but stronger, better and bigger than ever before. He has risen up to share his story, not just here, but directly with clients and men all over the country through his work with Default Kings, Reject Mediocrity Podcast and Newsletter and being a continued guest on multiple podcasts throughout. This episode, "Hidden Monsters - A Story of Addiction" is one I'm unbelievably proud to get to be a part of. I'm truly honored that Alex would sit down and take the time to share this with me and those of you listening to Navigating The Intentional Life. One of the most powerful episodes to date. Please subscribe, share and help continue the mission that is Navigating The Intentional Life. You can find Alex at the following: Twitter: @alexwcherry Twitter Client Success: @defaultkings Linktr.ee: alexcherry.co Podcast: https://alexcherry.substack.com/podcast

  2. 11/06/2022

    Ep 28 - Chris Boettcher - Lines Crossed

    What does it take to push, really push, your body to its absolute limits? Growing up I was an athlete and played all of the main sports. Later in life I joined the military and met all of the physical requirements for the worlds greatest military. I was even a certified CrossFit "trainer" for a time; but did I really know what it was like to push my body past limits that defy every red flag your body gives you when the limits you've taken it to are being surpassed? Chris Boettcher is a man that knows the answer to this question. He's spent over a decade competing in one of the most grueling competitions the world has to offer. He has done this consistently for over a decade. See, Chris is an Iron Man. Multiple times through. But his podcast was not as much about being a competitor in that competition and more about being a man that stands for his morals, stands for himself, stands for his family and does so with passion, compassion, grace, humility and a quiet dogged determination unlike anything I've ever seen.  Chris breaks down his journey that took him from first deciding to compete in Iron Man and how that obsession cost him. He speaks on the revelations that doing so has taught him on fatherhood, being a husband and, overall, how to stand up for his beliefs. Even with the accomplishments, he is not done. Still striding, still working to become the best version of himself for himself, but for those he is in charge of and a family he won't fail to help flourish.  Tune in - this is a podcast I felt honored to be able to produce. Find Chris and follow him here: Twitter: @chrisboettcher Podcast: https://t.co/p5P0GVzf6r As always, subscribe, share and leave a review. Cheers!

  3. 08/21/2022

    Ep 25 - Don Hickman - Play Like A Child and Don't Apologize For It!

    One of my favorite things about the people I bring on the podcast is that most have adopted the "I don't give a f**k" mentality to their lives and how they chase it. This is the essence of Navigating The Intentional Life - to be bold, to be daring, to be courageous in ones pursuit of their own version of "quality of life".  Don Hickman is no exception. Actually, he is an exception; in comparison this mans "give a damn" button is not just broken, he ripped the f*****g thing off completely. He's charged up, he's passionate, he's iron that wants to consistently sharpen other iron when it comes to the men in his communities. He's unapologetic about fitness - no fatties, no dad bods, no excuses. But he's all heart; if you're overweight he wants you trying and that's all he needs from you. If you're married, love your wife - protect her, care for her and make love to her the way a man should.  Being a father, well, this is where Don injects speed, steroids, motor oil, kerosene, rocket booster and f*****g grenade launchers into his foundation of what makes a father a father. He does "Dads Day" Fridays with other men from his community. They give their wives a night out or just free from kids and the dads play like they're children again as well. Building forts, racing little carts, having nerf gun and water ballon fights and anything else one could imagine through the mind of a child as what FUN would be... Don makes it happen.  Take a listen, hear Don out, the man has so much value to provide. He has so much vigor for life, it was an absolute privilege to sit with him and listen to his view on this crazy crazy world.  Find Don at the following: Twitter - @wakeupcallLLC Blog - https://wakeupcall.io/ Find me as well: Twitter: @justinLcopeland Instagram: @justincopeland_ Navigating The Intentional Life: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

  4. 07/17/2022

    Ep 24 - Jayson Duckett - The Rise of an Argonaut

    "If I had to punish every blasphemy, I would have no followers...."  There are a lot of sayings about unique individuals - those that truly find a way of mastering the art of "not giving a damn". Whilst the reality is, THEY DO, they've mastered the ability to not allow that "people pleasing" mechanism to overrun their wants, needs, desires and ambitions. They, "march to the beat of their own drum...", they are an "odd duck", a "blue diamond"... I could go on.  Jayson Duckett took the drum, the duck and the diamond and set them all on fire! There's not another human being that is more, "take it or leave it" than this man. It was these characteristics and the message he's attempting to divulge to the masses that I HAD to have him on NIL.  His story is unique. His ideas are brash and can potentially offend, more often than not, offend. HOWEVER, if you were to really listen and also HEAR what he is saying - you'll find a heart that is pure, a mind that is genuine and a spirit that is wild for others to be the best versions of themselves.  Jayson, like the Argonauts, is fearless and ready to live life in a capacity that's only for him to answer to. His message is clear. Do not miss what he has to say. Find Jayson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise_of_the_argonaut/ For more from Navigating The Intentional Life: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLCopeland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justincopeland_/ Podcast & Blog: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland **Remember to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!!

  5. 07/10/2022

    Ep 23 - Redmond Louw - Surviving The Wild from the Streets of Johannesburg

    Most of us that follow along with this podcast have NO clue what it is to grow up or to live in a 3rd World Country. We can't imagine living in a country where the unemployment rate is at 30%. Murder and crime are expected.  But in all of this, the turmoil, apartheid and violence, stands the most breath taking country side, wild life, culture and life style the planet could possibly know.  This is where, my dear friend, Redmond Louw has spent almost the entirety of his life. This is where he raises his beautiful family with his two boys and lovely wife, Daniella.  Redmond presents his story with a touch that only he can provide; a father that choose substance abuse over his children and was merely a birthday card when it came to presence, to his years traveling through London and the UK where he began his own addiction with substance.  His story is that of loss but then founded directly in grace through faith. An awakening that saved his life along with that of his wife's and now his son's that have a father ever so present and consistently challenging himself to push his message and his calling.  Listen to Redmond's story. We hope you enjoy.  Find Redmond here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedmondLouw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redmondlouw/ And check out the company Redmond works for that is saving and protecting homeless and orphaned children here: https://www.thecharactercompany.co.za/ For more Navigating The Intentional Life content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLCopeland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justincopeland_/ Podcast & Blog: https://linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

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Men leading from the front as fathers, husbands, brothers, friends. We look to discuss the disease that is mediocrity and complacency through acts and the motivations and determinations that make great men great.