Josh Duhamel: The One Shift That Rewired His Life After 50

What if the secret to longevity isn&rsquo;t luck&mdash;but how you show up?
In this episode, I sit down with someone I&rsquo;ve been wanting to interview for a long time&mdash;actor and now wellness entrepreneur, Josh Duhamel. You&rsquo;ve seen him in everything from Transformers to Las Vegas to his latest hit Ransom Canyon. But this conversation goes beyond the screen. It&rsquo;s about the truth behind staying relevant, thriving in your 40s and 50s, and what it really means to lead&mdash;whether that's in your home, on set, or in your company.
Josh opens up about the moments of self-doubt early in his career, the grind he still embraces, and how testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) helped him regain not just his energy, but his edge. We got real about aging, fatherhood, emotional strength, and the quiet confidence that comes from people believing in you&mdash;not just loving you. There&rsquo;s a big difference between the two. And whether you're leading a team or raising a family, that distinction can change everything.
We also talk about masculinity in today&rsquo;s world&mdash;the evolving definition of what it means to be a man, and how important it is to stay grounded in spiritual connection. Josh talked about his circle of men who hold space for honest, vulnerable conversation and how that&rsquo;s shaped the way he leads and lives. He&rsquo;s not afraid to let people know he needs them, and that simple truth might just be the unlock for building loyalty, excellence, and connection in your team.
This episode isn&rsquo;t just about fame or fitness&mdash;it&rsquo;s about the values that sustain you: humility, work ethic, emotional intelligence, and the courage to evolve. Josh proves that longevity in any field is earned through consistency, intention, and the willingness to stay coachable&mdash;even when you&rsquo;ve &ldquo;made it.&rdquo;
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Why being emotionally accessible is a strength, not a weakness
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How testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) helped Josh reclaim his drive
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The importance of belief&mdash;how it&rsquo;s more powerful than love in leadership
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Creating a work environment where everyone feels needed and valued
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Josh&rsquo;s definition of masculinity and the role spiritual connection plays in his life
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How leaders like Steve Jobs and Mark Wahlberg modeled greatness through humility and discipline
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Don&rsquo;t just listen&mdash;share this one with someone who needs to remember what showing up with purpose really looks like.
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What If You’re the One Holding You Back?

What if the pain you're facing right now is just preparing you to meet the strongest, most fulfilled version of yourself?
In this special episode release, I&rsquo;m reminding you of one thing:&nbsp;you were born to do something great with your life. Not just in big, visible ways&mdash;but in the quiet, meaningful moments that the world doesn&rsquo;t always see. If you're in the middle of tough times, I want you to hear this&mdash;everything you're going through is temporary. And on the other side of that struggle? That&rsquo;s where your &ldquo;other self&rdquo; is waiting.
In this episode, I talk straight with you about how your thoughts shape your emotions, and how your emotions shape your reality. I share a lesson from Think and Grow Rich that helped me stop quitting and start innovating when life got hard. You&rsquo;ll hear what it means to change your &ldquo;emotional home,&rdquo; and why peace, not chaos, is the fuel for a life of joy and meaning. Plus, I break down the four ways you can show up in 20 years&mdash;and challenge you to choose the version of yourself who becomes the one that changes everything.
This isn&rsquo;t just motivation&mdash;it&rsquo;s a call to action. You&rsquo;re not invisible. You&rsquo;re not a victim. You&rsquo;re the one. Take the floaties off. Jump into the deep end of your life.
Key Takeaways:
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Why all pain is temporary&mdash;and how to outlast it
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How to recognize and reset your emotional home
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The six basic fears that keep most people stuck
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Why your dreams are closer than you think
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The four identities you'll choose from in life&mdash;and how to become the one
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How to move from invisible to hero to servant leader
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You were born for greatness. Let this episode be the reminder you needed. Now, jump in. Max out.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

The Relationship Secrets Every Couple Should Know But No One Teaches

Are You Speaking to Their Greatness or Their Deficiencies?
This conversation challenged me in the best way&mdash;and I think it will challenge you too. I sat down with relationship coaches Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman, and we didn&rsquo;t hold back. We got into the real, unfiltered truth about what makes a relationship thrive and what quietly breaks it down over time. And I&rsquo;ll be honest&mdash;I learned a lot about myself in this one.
We talked about why most couples argue the same way every time, how we start talking to our partner's flaws instead of their potential, and how easy it is to stop being curious about the person we love the most. That hit me hard. Because curiosity? It&rsquo;s not just a phase when you're dating&mdash;it&rsquo;s a choice. When you stay curious, people become more interesting. And when you stop being interested, they stop showing you who they really are.
One of the most important takeaways: the &ldquo;5 Rs&rdquo; the Freemans teach&mdash;Reflect, Responsibility, Reconnect, Remind, Reconcile. It&rsquo;s a practical framework that helps couples come back from conflict stronger. But what stood out even more was this mindset they kept coming back to: we&rsquo;re on the same team. That phrase alone has the power to stop an argument in its tracks and realign a relationship that feels like it&rsquo;s drifting apart.
This episode is packed with real tools, honest moments, and a whole lot of heart. If you&rsquo;re in a relationship&mdash;new or decades deep&mdash;there&rsquo;s something here for you. You&rsquo;re either training your partner that this is a safe space to share&hellip; or you&rsquo;re teaching them to keep it all inside. That&rsquo;s the choice. And I want you to choose connection.
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The most damaging part of conflict isn't the argument&mdash;it's the lack of repair after.
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Learn the 5 Rs to recover and reconnect after a disagreement.
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&ldquo;Speaking to your partner&rsquo;s greatness&rdquo; builds them up and strengthens your bond.
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Curiosity is the secret to keeping relationships alive and engaging.
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One person can spark change, but both have to sustain it.
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You don&rsquo;t have to end the relationship to end the version of it that isn&rsquo;t working.
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Let this episode be the spark. Listen with your partner. Talk about it. And remember&mdash;you&rsquo;re on the same team.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

The Hidden Danger of Being Too  Attached to Outcomes

Are your goals driving you&mdash;or draining you?
In this month&rsquo;s sit-down with my brother Brendon Burchard, we break open something rarely talked about but absolutely critical if you're chasing success: the difference between being committed to your goals and being attached to them. We&rsquo;re not here to dish out motivational fluff&mdash;this is a raw conversation about mastering presence, building true rhythm in your life, and not letting your need for results rob you of your ability to perform at your best.
Brendon and I talk about how most people get lost in the micro&mdash;obsessing over metrics, routines, and outcomes&mdash;while completely missing the bigger picture. Goals aren&rsquo;t the problem; attachment is. I share the metaphor of a pro golfer who misses an easy putt&mdash;not because he lacks skill, but because he&rsquo;s mentally fast-forwarding to what it means if he makes or misses. And in life, just like on the course, the moment you get needy, you drop your frequency.
We also dive into what I&rsquo;ve learned through experience and faith&mdash;how the real shift came when I started surrendering the harvest to God. Your job is to plant the seeds, do the work, show up&mdash;but the outcome? That&rsquo;s not yours to control. I want you to think about this: who are you becoming? Because your state of being will take you further than any checklist or protocol ever will.
Brendon and I just wrapped an unforgettable&nbsp;Ultra VIP event in Austin, where we went deep with a small group of high achievers on topics like these. If you're ready to experience this level of connection and transformation in person, check out <a href="http://ultra.vip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-card="true">Ultra.VIP</a> for more details.
Key Takeaways:
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Why presence matters more than pressure in moments of execution
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The difference between being needy for a goal and committed to a vision
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How &ldquo;working the rhythm&rdquo; can outperform chasing the result
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Why surrendering the outcome increases your ability to perform
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The identity shift from achiever to warrior&mdash;and how it changes everything
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What it really means to move in a direction instead of chasing random goals 
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If this hits home for you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Max out.
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- Also, get my&nbsp;exclusive Monday Motivation training in GrowthDay, the world&rsquo;s #1 app for advanced mindset and personal development. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://growthday.com/ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="https://growthday.com/ed" data-cke-saved-href="https://growthday.com/ed">https://growthday.com/ed</a>. This show is sponsored by GrowthDay.

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