More Than Capable

Kyle Layne
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More Than Capable is about rising up when the journey of life demands the most of us. It is a podcast about the hardships of life: recovery, loss, grief, burnout and addiction and the parts of us all that make us more capable than we ever imagined. Hosted by Kyle Layne, a recovered alcoholic who rose to the greatest challenge life ever presented a few months after entering rehab, the show features long-form conversations with people who have been tested by life and are still choosing responsibility, growth, and purpose. This is not a self-help show. It is not about motivation, optimization, or pretending to be a finished product. More Than Capable is about becoming stronger physically, emotionally, and spiritually through honest conversations about struggle, recovery, family, faith, endurance, and the work of showing up. For men and women navigating hard seasons, rebuilding trust, seeking purpose, struggling with identity, or learning how to keep going, these conversations are a reminder that being worn down or misstepping does not mean being broken. Keep showing up and taking action.

  1. 3d ago

    The CEO Who Lived Through Depression and Chose to Open Up: Brian Murray of Ryan Companies | EP013

    In this episode of More Than Capable, Kyle sits down with Brian Murray, CEO of Ryan Companies, to talk about depression, leadership, faith, treatment, and the courage it takes to open up. Brian is not speaking about mental health from a distance. He has lived through severe depression, the fear of being seen as a failure, the isolation that can come with mental health struggles, and the long process of finding help that actually worked. In this conversation, Brian shares how therapy, faith, medication, honest relationships, and the decision to speak publicly about his story helped him move forward. As CEO of Ryan Companies, Brian has also helped lead meaningful action around mental health in the workplace — including expanded counseling access, mental health safety training, Narcan on job sites and in offices, and a broader effort to reduce stigma in the construction industry. This conversation is about more than awareness. It is about what happens when someone is willing to say the truth out loud: mental health is real, mental health is common, and mental health is treatable. We also talk about the power of asking someone “How are you?” and actually staying present long enough to hear the answer. Brian’s previous talks on mental health: TEDx Talk Quell Foundation Talk If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to More Than Capable for more honest conversations about recovery, faith, family, grief, mental health, and becoming who we are called to be. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. Call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. #MentalHealth #Depression #Leadership #Recovery #Faith #MoreThanCapable #BrianMurray #RyanCompanies

    42 min

  2. Jun 2

    Becoming Trustworthy Again with Corwin Knight | EP012

    Corwin Knight grew up surrounded by sports, Boy Scouts, close friends, and a family that loved him deeply. He was the kid other parents trusted. The one they asked to watch over their sons when everyone left for college. But in college, drinking changed everything. What started as partying became blackouts, legal trouble, broken trust, isolation, and the slow loss of the person Corwin knew himself to be. Years later, after another night of drinking left him retracing his steps through a snowstorm, searching for his truck, wallet, phone, and keys, something finally broke open. In this conversation, Corwin shares his story of alcohol addiction, recovery, family, solitude, working in a bar while sober, and what it means to become trustworthy again. His story is not about perfection. It is about choosing life, telling the truth, and becoming available again to the people who never stopped loving him. This episode is for anyone who has wondered whether they can change, anyone who loves someone in addiction, and anyone trying to find their way back to themselves. Topics include: alcohol addiction, sobriety, recovery, family relationships, trust, shame, working around alcohol, solitude, autism and overstimulation, friendship, faith, and becoming yourself again.

    1h 40m

  3. May 19

    Recovery Isn’t a Solo Act: Marriage, Trust & Three Years Sober with Alyssa | EP011

    Three years after entering rehab, Kyle sits down with his wife, Alyssa, for a conversation about what recovery has required from both of them. Kyle and Alyssa reflect on the isolation, fear, silence, loyalty, trust, and rebuilding that addiction brought into their marriage. They talk about the rehab intake moment that changed Kyle’s recovery, the painful question of why Alyssa stayed, and what it has looked like to rebuild peace in their home one day at a time. This episode is not just about getting sober. It is about what happens after the crisis point — when the drinking stops, but the marriage, family, wounds, habits, fears, and trust still have to be rebuilt. Kyle and Alyssa also discuss what recovery has given back: laughter in the house, friendships, fatherhood, honesty, shared responsibility, and a life neither of them would trade.  Topics discussed include: Alcoholism and marriage Rebuilding trust after addiction The role of loved ones in recovery Why sobriety has to become personally chosen Life after rehab Learning to communicate again The emotional weight carried by spouses and family members Three years sober Fatherhood, family, and recovery Chapter 8 of Alcoholics Anonymous More Than Capable is about formation, responsibility, recovery, and the work of becoming someone who can carry what life asks of them. Keep showing up.

    58 min
  4. Down Syndrome, Fatherhood & the Luckiest Men in the World with Jacob Esser | EP010

    May 5

    Down Syndrome, Fatherhood & the Luckiest Men in the World with Jacob Esser | EP010

    In this episode of More Than Capable, Kyle sits down with Jacob Esser, founder of Dads of Down Syndrome, for a conversation about fatherhood, purpose, fear, advocacy, and the unexpected ways our lives are shaped by the moments we never saw coming. But this conversation is not only about diagnosis. It is about what happens after. Jacob shares how the early days of fatherhood eventually led him to start Dads of Down Syndrome, a growing community created to give fathers a place to be honest, encouraged, and connected. What began with a small group of dads sitting together has grown into a movement built around presence, compassion, and the belief that these men are among “the luckiest men in the world.” This is a conversation about special needs parenting, Down syndrome, marriage, community, honest conversations among men, and the quiet power of simply showing up.

    1h 7m
  5. Dying at the Peak: Winning Emmys, Addiction, and the Fight for His Life with Chris Burns | EP009

    Apr 21

    Dying at the Peak: Winning Emmys, Addiction, and the Fight for His Life with Chris Burns | EP009

    Chris Burns built his career at the highest levels of television—winning Emmys and working on Duck Dynasty—while quietly battling an addiction that would nearly kill him. At one point, on set, he was one of only three people sober. One of them was Robert Downey Jr. That contrast—success, pressure, proximity to people who had survived their own battles—was happening at the same time Chris was slipping deeper into his own. Then everything caught up. Chris went into liver failure and was forced to confront the reality that he might not survive. What followed were the calls no one ever wants to make, the wait for a transplant, and the weight of knowing that someone else would have to die for him to live. In this conversation, Chris walks through: Building a career while losing control behind the scenes The lie of “getting away with it” Addiction as a solution—and what it was actually solving The moment his body gave out Facing death and waiting for a second chance What it takes to rebuild a life after surviving it This is a story about contrast—winning at the highest level while falling apart in private—and what it looks like to come back from the edge.

    1h 48m
  6. Building a Life You Don’t Want to Escape with Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby | EP008

    Apr 7

    Building a Life You Don’t Want to Escape with Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby | EP008

    What does it actually take to build a life you don’t want to escape from? In this conversation, Kyle sits down with Luke Thorkildsen, Chief Operating Officer of Weatherby, to explore the long, often uncomfortable process of building a life rooted in faith, family, and responsibility. From early career rejection to navigating the realities of marriage, Luke shares what it looks like to stop chasing the wrong things—and start doing the work that actually matters. This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level advice. It’s about the quiet, repeated decisions that shape who you become over time. Luke opens up about the challenges in his marriage, including the hard realization that growth doesn’t come from trying to fix someone else, but from taking ownership of yourself. Through counseling, faith, and a commitment to stay, he began to rebuild not just his relationship, but his perspective on what it means to lead a life with intention. Together, Kyle and Luke discuss the role of faith in decision-making, the responsibility that comes with being a husband and father, and the importance of showing up consistently—even when it’s difficult. If you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or unsure whether you’re building the right life, this conversation will challenge you to take a deeper look at what matters—and what it actually requires to build something that lasts. Topics: Building a meaningful life without a clear roadmap Navigating rejection and creating your own opportunities The reality of marriage: love, tension, and growth Personal responsibility and ownership Faith as a foundation for life decisions Parenting with honesty and intention The slow, daily work of becoming

    1h 6m
  7. Breaking His Neck Saved His Life: Kenny White’s Story of Paralysis & Recovery | EP007

    Mar 24

    Breaking His Neck Saved His Life: Kenny White’s Story of Paralysis & Recovery | EP007

    What if the moment that nearly ended your life… was the one that finally gave it back to you? Kenny White was a father, a provider, and a man quietly losing control. Alcohol had taken hold, shaping his days, his decisions, and the trajectory of his life. Then, in a split second accident at home, everything changed. A broken neck. A shattered vertebra. Instant paralysis. What followed was an 11-hour surgery, months of recovery, and a reality that most people never have to face. But somewhere in that darkness, Kenny experienced something unexpected: Clarity. In this conversation, Kenny shares the full story of the accident that left him paralyzed, the physical and emotional battle to recover, and how that moment became the catalyst for lasting sobriety and a completely different life. This is not just a story about survival. It’s about identity, fatherhood, faith, and what it means to be given a second chance when everything you thought defined you is stripped away. We talk about: The moment of impact and what it felt like to lose movement instantly The long road of physical recovery after a catastrophic spinal injury Living as a father while navigating paralysis and uncertainty The role alcohol played before the accident — and why it never came back after Finding purpose through pain and rebuilding life from the ground up The mindset shift that turned tragedy into transformation Launching the “Break Your Neck” movement and helping others through adversity Kenny’s story is raw, honest, and deeply human — a reminder that sometimes the hardest moments in life are the ones that wake us up. Sign Up or Donate to Kenny's Break Your Neck 5k Here. If this conversation resonates with you, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    2 hr
  8. From Collapse to Calling: Faith, Cardiac Arrest and a Second Chance with Tyler Moon | EP006

    Mar 10

    From Collapse to Calling: Faith, Cardiac Arrest and a Second Chance with Tyler Moon | EP006

    At mile eight of the Twin Cities 10 Mile race, Tyler Moon collapsed in the middle of the course. A healthy 25-year-old. Three months away from his wedding. No warning. What happened next involved strangers, CPR, an AED… and a series of moments that Tyler and his family still struggle to explain. In this conversation, Tyler sits down with Kyle to unpack the story behind that day—from the memories that simply disappeared, to the phone call that changed his fiancée’s life forever, to the strange detail on his race bib that would take on a meaning no one could have predicted. But this episode goes far beyond the moment of collapse. Kyle and Tyler explore what happens after a life-altering event: how identity changes, how faith is tested, how relationships deepen, and how adversity can become the foundation for a calling. Today Tyler speaks about resilience, leadership, and faith through Living Proof Leadership and recently released his book More Than a Conqueror. This conversation is about survival — but even more about what we do with the life we’re given. More Than Capable listeners enter code "MTC" at check out to receive a special discount off of More Than a Conqueror. Topics explored in this episode • Sudden cardiac arrest and survival • Faith during crisis and uncertainty • Identity, purpose, and adversity • Marriage, commitment, and resilience • Turning trauma into leadership and service

    1h 31m
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More Than Capable is about rising up when the journey of life demands the most of us. It is a podcast about the hardships of life: recovery, loss, grief, burnout and addiction and the parts of us all that make us more capable than we ever imagined. Hosted by Kyle Layne, a recovered alcoholic who rose to the greatest challenge life ever presented a few months after entering rehab, the show features long-form conversations with people who have been tested by life and are still choosing responsibility, growth, and purpose. This is not a self-help show. It is not about motivation, optimization, or pretending to be a finished product. More Than Capable is about becoming stronger physically, emotionally, and spiritually through honest conversations about struggle, recovery, family, faith, endurance, and the work of showing up. For men and women navigating hard seasons, rebuilding trust, seeking purpose, struggling with identity, or learning how to keep going, these conversations are a reminder that being worn down or misstepping does not mean being broken. Keep showing up and taking action.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Layne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kyle Layne
  • Show Website
    More Than Capable