Project Endure Podcast

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Dylan Truesdale — former Army Ranger, coach, husband, and father — for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, resilience, and the ongoing work of becoming a better version of yourself. Dylan shares his journey from a difficult childhood in South Texas, marked by an absent father and an abusive stepfather, to earning a track scholarship, serving in the Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion, and eventually building a life and family in Montana. He opens up about a devastating car accident in Hawaii in 2022 that shattered the bones in his face, required multiple surgeries and weeks in the ICU, and forced him to confront a level of physical and emotional recovery he had never experienced before. Joe and Dylan explore how the hardships we endure can shape our ability to navigate future challenges, discussing the roles of faith, perspective, and choosing optimism even when circumstances feel overwhelming. The conversation also dives into Dylan's commitment to personal growth, including sobriety, emotional maturity, and learning to become the husband and father he wants to be, as well as how his accident taught him the importance of patience and taking life one step at a time. From confronting childhood trauma to redefining strength and pursuing a mission bigger than himself, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't simply about surviving hardship, but allowing our experiences to shape us into people who can serve others with greater purpose. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Dylan'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 Dylan (here) Donate (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Katie Rabinowitz — lawyer, yoga teacher, runner and cancer patient — for an honest and perspective-shifting conversation about resilience, uncertainty, and choosing to live fully in the face of life's hardest challenges. Katie shares her journey of being diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer at 32 and later receiving a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis at 35, opening up about the shock of learning her cancer had progressed and the difficult process of accepting treatment, asking for help, and navigating anxiety. She reflects on the importance of returning to Philadelphia to be closer to her support system and finding ways to move forward without allowing a diagnosis to define her entire identity. Joe and Katie explore the idea of living proactively rather than waiting for the "right" moment, discussing how her diagnosis inspired her to pursue meaningful experiences, celebrate life, and take on challenges like running the Philadelphia Marathon. The conversation also dives into Katie's decision to leave a traditional legal career in pursuit of work that better aligned with her values, and how learning to embrace uncertainty has helped her navigate major life transitions. From her upcoming New York City Marathon to the importance of rest, reflection, and adapting when circumstances change, Katie offers a powerful perspective on what it means to keep moving forward without losing sight of the present. This episode is a profound reminder that endurance isn't about pretending life is easy, but continuing to live with intention, courage, and hope through every season. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Katie'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 Katie (here) AACR (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Mike Rabinowitz — commercial real estate broker, endurance athlete, husband, and father — for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, perspective, and taking action when life gets difficult. Mike shares his journey through a traumatic brain injury that left him struggling for nearly 18 months, forcing him to reevaluate his career, priorities, and approach to life. He opens up about navigating head and neck injuries, searching for answers through multiple specialists, and learning to appreciate the good days while continuing to move forward through uncertainty. Joe and Mike explore the power of mindset, discussing how journaling, focusing on personal progress, and embracing an optimistic outlook helped Mike shift away from comparison and toward appreciating the present moment. The conversation also dives into Mike's endurance pursuits, including learning to swim for a triathlon and completing a marathon despite significant pain, and why pushing through difficult experiences can be so meaningful when it helps you avoid regret later in life. From entrepreneurship and personal growth to daily discipline, perspective, and finding companionship through hardship, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is built one step at a time, through the willingness to keep showing up even when the path forward feels uncertain. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Mike'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 Mike (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi breaks down the 2026 Project Endure Retreat as he processes the whole thing in real time. This episode covers the retreat recap, behind the scene logistics, honest personal reflections, the importance of creating space to be with other people who want to grow, the power of moments, making deep connections, the slow walk toward a better life (with others we love), rebounding from rock bottoms, planting seeds, the power of little moments, observing ourselves (stepping outside of the frame), how to get involved and so much more. Give this episode a listen as we dive into Joe's mind and learn about what persistence, perspective and endurance mean to him.    Follow Joe (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)

  On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Vinny Carrano — Marine Corps veteran, nonprofit professional, fundraiser, and endurance athlete — for a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience, and finding happiness through life's most difficult seasons. Vinny shares the story of losing his sister (Lauren) to leukemia at just seven years old and how that experience shaped the way he approaches life, teaching him to appreciate the little things, not take himself too seriously, and find ways to turn difficult experiences into something meaningful. He opens up about carrying that loss for more than 30 years, the questions that still remain, and the ways he continues to honor his sister while building a life of his own. Joe and Vinny explore persistence through fundraisin and his work helping others participate in endurance events, emphasizing the importance of repetition, consistency, and being willing to hear "no" along the way. The conversation also dives into Vinny's decision to leave Philadelphia with his wife to support her career, his evolving definition of happiness, and how moving to California has given him a new appreciation for slowing down and being present. From grief and marriage to service, fundraising, and embracing major life transitions, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance isn't just about pushing through hard things, but allowing those experiences to shape you into someone who can help others through them too. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Vinny'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 Vinny (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Reid Eichelberger — athlete, fitness industry leader, and founder of Gather Athletic Club — for a thought-provoking conversation about loss, reinvention, and finding purpose through life's most unexpected turns. Reid shares the vision behind Gather Athletic Club, explaining how his goal extends far beyond building a gym to creating a community rooted in connection, culture, and belonging. He opens up about the significant losses he has experienced throughout his life, how those moments forced him to question long-held beliefs, and why learning to adapt has become one of the defining principles of his personal growth. Joe and Reid explore the relationship between change and resilience, discussing why presence, acceptance, and adaptability matter more than strength or certainty when navigating difficult seasons. The conversation also dives into Reid's extraordinary near-death experience during a road trip, where he stopped breathing and required CPR, and how that life-altering moment transformed his faith, perspective, and willingness to pursue the opportunity to build Gather Athletic Club. From reinvention and spirituality to community, purpose, and embracing uncertainty, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is built by trusting the process, adapting to what life presents, and finding meaning through every challenge. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Reid'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 Gather (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down to discuss the Last Man Standing Race (Lake Placid) including every high, every low, every lesson and everything in between. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Joe's race and learn about what persistence, perspective and endurance mean to him.    ** at 48 hours post-race I'm feeling muscle soreness (feet, quads) and some general fatigue (with brain fog( but no injuires (which is different from the 24 hours on the stairs last year and I attribute to a combination of better training and better intra-event choices)   Project Endure Coaching (here)   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)   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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Nicole Dombrowski — educator, principal, author, mother, and mental health advocate — for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about resilience, healing, and finding purpose through life's most difficult challenges. Nicole shares her journey from experiencing bullying as a child and battling an eating disorder to surviving multiple suicide attempts during college while maintaining the outward appearance of success as a high-achieving student and athlete. She opens up about the perfectionism and productivity that became her coping mechanisms, the pivotal role therapy played in her recovery, and how learning to ask for help transformed the trajectory of her life. Joe and Nicole explore the profound losses she has endured, including the unexpected death of her mother from aggressive cancer, the loss of other loved ones, and the ways she chose to cope with hard things in the right ways. The conversation also dives into Nicole's experiences with motherhood, her daughter's autism diagnosis, surviving an abusive relationship, recovering from a serious injury, and discovering a deeper sense of faith and meaning through adversity. From mental health and personal growth to healing, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is built through the willingness to face life honestly and continue choosing growth through every season. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Nicole'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 Nicole (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Matt Fumo — paralysis survivor, endurance athlete, nonprofit founder, and advocate for the spinal cord injury community — for a remarkable conversation about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose through unimaginable adversity. Matt shares the story of a life-changing diving accident at age 19 that left him paralyzed and initially facing a prognosis that suggested he would never move below his shoulders again. He opens up about the terrifying moments underwater, the years of rehabilitation that followed, and the mindset shifts that helped him move from believing he had "ruined his life" to recognizing the possibility of a meaningful future. Joe and Matt explore the role of community, faith, perspective, and mental resilience throughout recovery, including how lessons learned from baseball and watching his father battle cancer helped shape his response to adversity. The conversation also dives into Matt's decision to complete an Olympic triathlon on the five-year anniversary of his injury, the discipline required to train for that goal, and his work through Unbroken Motion, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with paralysis. From overcoming impossible odds to learning the value of rest, patience, and hope, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is not about avoiding hardship, but discovering who you become because of it. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Matt'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 Matt (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)

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Shannon Campbell — gym owner, endurance athlete, and member of the Project Endure team — for a deeply honest conversation about transformation, sobriety, and learning how to prevail through life's hardest seasons. Shannon shares the story behind the name of her gym, "Prevail," inspired by a former coworker's battle with cancer and the belief that people are capable of overcoming opposing forces. She opens up about the difficult chapters of her life, including her parents' divorce, struggles with alcohol, unhealthy relationships, financial debt, and the years she spent blaming others before taking ownership of her choices and direction. Joe and Shannon explore the mindset shift from "having to" versus "getting to," discussing how choosing gratitude and perspective can completely reshape the way people approach adversity. The conversation also dives into Shannon's journey of quitting drinking, paying off debt, building confidence through fitness, and ultimately leaving the security of a full-time job to pursue her mission of helping others through her gym community. From marathon training and bodybuilding competitions to sobriety, consistency, and embracing hard things on purpose, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is built through small daily choices and the willingness to keep showing up for yourself. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Shannon'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 Shannon (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)