JD and Friends

Jackson Fortney ; Drew DiMeo
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Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort. Helping people embrace controlled stress, challenge themselves daily, and build stronger minds, bodies, and lives.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    #5 - Like Father, Like Founder: Dr. Andrew DiMeo, Ph.D. on Authbition and the Whole Mind Game

    This week's guest is my dad, Dr. Andrew DiMeo, Ph.D.Most of you know him as a biomedical engineer, founder, TEDx speaker and mentor to many people in the health innovation world. I know him as the guy who taught me how to keep showing up when things get hard. So getting to sit down with him for a real conversation was a cool one for me.We dove into his brand, Authbition, and what it actually means to be authentic and ambitious. We talked about his TEDx, his "whole mind game”, and what he's learned about balance and priorities while building companies and raising a family.No fluff here. Just real stuff from someone who's lived it. If you're an entrepreneur, chasing something big, or just trying to figure out how to keep it all together, this one's for you.Like father, like founder. Enjoy.

  2. Oct 13

    EP #4 - Erin Salmons Talks Reality of Loss, Suffering as A Gift, and Spooktober

    For Episode 4, we sat down with our creative director, Erin Salmons, to talk about a decade of experience in sales, her perspective on the rise of AI, and the lessons life teaches us when things don't go according to plan. We get into the realities of working in sales, how artificial intelligence is changing the way we think about work and creativity, and why learning to find comfort in suffering can change the way we approach life. Erin also opens up about the loss of her dad and how experiences like that shape our perspective on what's important, how we move forward, and who we become along the way. From careers and technology to grief and personal growth, this conversation is a reminder that some of life's most meaningful lessons come from the things we never planned for. Welcome to Episode 4 of JD & Friends.

  3. Oct 7

    Ep #3.5 - Update on FreeWillFort, Jackson & Coming Weeks From JD & Friends

    A little different from our usual episode. In this update, Drew gives some context on what’s been going on behind the scenes with FreeWillFort, Jackson, and JD & Friends. Jackson is stepping away for a while to focus on himself and get the help he needs, and we wanted to address it honestly rather than pretend everything is business as usual. We also talk about what the next few weeks look like for JD & Friends, why the show is going to keep moving, and the bigger idea that life isn't about how many punches you can throw — it's about how many punches you can take and still get back up.

  4. Sep 29

    EP #3 - Nobody Has It Figured Out - 5 Pillars of Your 20's

    In Episode 3, Jackson and Drew break down the five areas they believe have the biggest impact on building a fulfilling life in your 20s: career, hobbies, relationships, finances, and faith. From figuring out what you actually want to do for work, to making time for the things you enjoy, maintaining meaningful relationships, getting your finances under control, and staying grounded in your faith, they talk through where they’re at, what they’ve learned, and what they’re still trying to figure out. Because becoming the person you want to be isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about building a life that actually feels like yours.

  5. Sep 23

    EP #2 - 10 Things to Change Your Life Tomorrow

    What if you could actually change your life tomorrow—not someday, not when everything lines up, but literally tomorrow? In this episode, Jackson and Drew break down 10 simple but meaningful changes you can make starting the second you wake up. From cutting out the things that are holding you back to changing your environment, your habits, and the way you spend your time, these are practical moves that can start shifting your life immediately. No overnight transformation. No b******t “wake up at 4 AM and become a millionaire” routine. Just 10 things you can actually do tomorrow to start becoming the person you want to be. If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like you know you need to change something but don't know where to start, this episode is for you.

  6. Sep 15

    EP #1 - We Finally Arrived! Welcome to JD & Friends

    Jackson & Drew sit down for the very first episode of JD & Friends to talk about navigating life in your early 20s, the pressure to figure it all out, and the uncertainty that comes with chasing something bigger. They share where they’re at in life, what inspired them to start the podcast, and what they hope comes from this new chapter.

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Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort. Helping people embrace controlled stress, challenge themselves daily, and build stronger minds, bodies, and lives.

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  • Creator
    Jackson Fortney ; Drew DiMeo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jackson Fortney ; Drew DiMeo
  • Show Website
    JD and Friends