Project Endure Podcast

Joe Rinaldi
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The Project Endure Podcast is hosted by Joe Rinaldi, founder and CEO of Project Endure. This is a place where we talk about life, endurance, persistence, perspective and so much more. Our mission is to help you develop a positive perspective, build a resilient mindset and find strength in your struggle. Join us as we dive into incredible stories with amazing people.

  1. Rehab with Roni Glassman

    FEB 15

    Rehab with Roni Glassman

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Roni Glassman — physical therapist, clinic owner, content creator, and new mom — for an honest and energizing conversation about authenticity, resilience, and choosing a path that actually fits who you are. Roni shares her journey from physical therapy school to working in a traditional clinic, and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship by opening a cash-based PT practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including the doubts, risks, and defining moments that pushed her to bet on herself. She opens up about building "Rehab with Roni" on social media, learning to let her real personality shine online, and why authenticity matters more than approval in a world that rewards perfection. Joe and Roni explore personal experiences with disordered eating, the role of control and structure during difficult seasons, and how awareness and honesty became turning points in their healing journeys. The conversation also dives into career alignment, leaving systems that don't prioritize listening or connection, and the challenges of starting something new before feeling ready. From optimism and resilience to parenthood, presence, and finding joy in movement, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't about grinding through discomfort, but staying true to yourself while navigating change. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Roni's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to her.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Roni (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    52 min
  2. Burdens with Pete Hixson

    JAN 28

    Burdens with Pete Hixson

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Pete Hixson — former pastor, business coach, speaker, and nonprofit founder — for a thoughtful and faith-centered conversation about calling, trust, and what it looks like to stay on mission when life takes a unexpected turns. Pete opens up about his transition after 20 years as a pastor, including the internal struggle of charging for his work and wrestling with whether he was walking away from his calling, ultimately realizing that ministry extends far beyond a job title and into everyday obedience and relationships. He shares the deeply personal journey of raising his daughter Hope, who was born with cerebral palsy, the moment he learned to fully trust God with her future, and how that experience shaped his family's faith and purpose. Joe and Pete explore themes of trust in seasons of doubt, reflecting on how faith is built through lived experience rather than certainty, and why remembering past moments of God's presence matters when clarity feels absent. The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, endurance, and mission-driven work, including the founding of Beyond Communities, a nonprofit focused on housing and support for individuals with disabilities, and the perseverance required to keep moving forward amid setbacks. From surrender and mindset to leadership, legacy, and answering the door when hardship knocks, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is found in daily choices, faithfulness, and staying focused on what truly matters. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Pete's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Pete (here) Beyond Communities (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    1h 2m
  3. Do Better with Chris Koch

    JAN 17

    Do Better with Chris Koch

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Chris Koch — adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, and marathoner from western Canada — for an inspiring and perspective-shifting conversation about resilience, gratitude, and redefining what endurance really means. Chris shares his journey competing in major marathons like New York and Philadelphia using a skateboard and his partial leg, the physical toll it takes and the powerful encouragement he draws from the crowds along the course. He opens up about growing up with a disability, learning independence one challenge at a time, and why his physical condition has never been the hardest part of his life. Joe and Chris explore the role of mindset and humor in moving from a victim mindset to one rooted in acceptance and optimism, including the small moments and people that provide "second winds" when things get difficult. The conversation also dives into comparison, problem-solving, and focusing energy on what can be controlled, as well as how movement is a powerful tool for managing stress and finding freedom. From farming roots and early independence to travel, kindness, and showing up with a smile, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't about avoiding hardship, but choosing how you respond to it. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Chris' life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Chris (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    58 min
  4. Humbled with Sim Williams

    JAN 10

    Humbled with Sim Williams

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Sim Williams — endurance athlete, former boxer, Army veteran, husband, and father — for a deeply reflective conversation about loss, legacy, and the quiet strength required to keep going when life gets hard. Sim opens up about the personal losses that shaped his recent endurance pursuits, including his grandmother's battle with colon cancer and the sudden passing of his dog, Maverick, and how those experiences fueled his motivation during the 24 Hours of Stairs challenge. He shares how grief, responsibility, and love for his family helped him access a deeper level of mental resilience. Joe and Sim explore the lasting impact of mentors, with Sim reflecting on his grandmother's influence on his early fitness habits, faith, and values, and the idea that people live on through the way they shape us. The conversation also dives into identity, feeling like an imposter, and authenticity in a saturated fitness world, as well as the hardest decision Sim made on purpose—walking away from competitive boxing—and how that choice led him through military service, marriage, and eventually endurance running. From marriage and partnership to mental toughness and perseverance, this episode is an honest reminder that endurance is built not just through physical effort, but through purpose, connection, and the willingness to keep showing up. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Sim's life and learn about what persistence, perspective and endurance mean to him.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Sim (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    1h 3m
  5. BONUS: 2026 Wisdom with Joe Rinaldi

    12/28/2025

    BONUS: 2026 Wisdom with Joe Rinaldi

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down to reflect on lessons from this past year in order to add  as much value as possible as we enter 2026. This is one of those episodes that you might want to listen to more than once. Consider this a software update for the soul as we pursue growth in the new year. Give this episode a listen, take some notes and lean into the things you might not want to hear.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Joe (here) 2026 PE Event: tickets 🎟️   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    30 min
  6. Stubborn with Kaleigh Kurtz

    12/21/2025

    Stubborn with Kaleigh Kurtz

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Kaleigh Kurtz — professional soccer player and self-proclaimed "work in progress" — for an honest conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the mental endurance required to navigate both sport and life. Kaleigh shares her journey from a perfection-driven young athlete to a more grounded, connected leader, reflecting on the lessons she's learned about authenticity, teamwork, and staying true to who she is — especially when life doesn't look the way she hoped. Joe and Kaleigh dive into the realities behind her record-breaking consistency on the field, exploring how she's persevered through self-doubt, career challenges, and the pressure to perform. Kaleigh opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder and highlights the importance of compassion, language, and supportive relationships in healing.The conversation expands into emotional growth, mindful responses, and the power of choosing how we show up — on the field, in relationships, and in everyday moments. This episode is a reminder that endurance is more than physical—it's a daily practice of mindset, honesty, and growth. Give this episode a listen as we explore Kaleigh's story and what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to her.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Kaleigh (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    1h 4m
  7. The Chaos with Erika Tvedten

    12/14/2025

    The Chaos with Erika Tvedten

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Erika Tvedten — dermatology resident, ultrarunner, and relentless pursuer of growth — for a raw and wide-ranging conversation about balancing ambition, anxiety, and the pursuit of meaning. Erika shares the reality behind her busy life, from training for a 100-mile race to navigating the pressures of residency and learning to manage stress, doubt, and mindset along the way. Joe and Erika explore how running serves as healing, strengthens resilience, and connects to overall health — including the impact of stress on skin, processing disappointment, and how unexpected detours can lead to meaningful growth. Together, Joe and Erika talk about the power of words, community, and the narratives we choose to live by — from the meaning of "abracadabra" ("I create as I speak") to the true definition of "compete" ("to strive together"). Erika opens up about the difficult decisions that shaped her, including stepping away from a long-term relationship and learning to trust herself through seasons of solitude and change. This episode is an honest, uplifting reminder that growth is often found in controlled chaos, that endurance extends far beyond sport, and that we're all capable of creating a life aligned with who we want to become. Give this episode a listen as we explore Erika's journey and what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to her.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Erika (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    52 min
  8. Within The Mile with Bear Lee

    11/30/2025

    Within The Mile with Bear Lee

    On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Bear Lee — endurance athlete, adventurer, and mental health advocate — for a powerful conversation about navigating darkness, chasing difficult goals, and choosing growth through adversity. Bear opens up about his lifelong battles with anxiety and depression, the numbing impact of medication, and how endurance sports became a pathway back to purpose and presence. He shares the story behind his nickname, the role of human connection in healing, and his raw experience running the Moab 240 with an injured ankle. Joe and Bear explore themes of resilience, self-belief, and staying grounded in the moment, even when the path feels impossible. From brutal weather to moments of wanting to quit, Bear reflects on the support that kept him moving and the mindset of "Stay Within the Mile" that helped him finish. This conversation is an honest reminder that even in our hardest miles, strength, meaning, and hope can be found. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Bear's life and learn about what persistence, perspective and endurance mean to him.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Bear (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)

    1h 2m
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The Project Endure Podcast is hosted by Joe Rinaldi, founder and CEO of Project Endure. This is a place where we talk about life, endurance, persistence, perspective and so much more. Our mission is to help you develop a positive perspective, build a resilient mindset and find strength in your struggle. Join us as we dive into incredible stories with amazing people.

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