🏁 In This Episode:
In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Chris Maleta, founder of Carry The Flag USA, firefighter, Ironman finisher, and a man on a mission.
Chris shares his journey from firefighting and elite endurance sports to launching a movement built on discipline, community, and purpose.
Together, Doug and Chris explore how physical fitness drives mental health, why resilience and personal accountability are non-negotiable, and how leadership starts with carrying the flag for yourself—before you can carry it for others.
💥 Key Takeaways:
This conversation is a call to action: Get up. Show up. Push forward. Because there are no days off when you’re building a life of impact.
The moment that inspired Chris to start Carry The Flag
How firefighting and Ironman racing forged discipline and mental grit
Why fitness is more than physical—it's about mindset and leadership
How small actions and consistent habits create lasting change
The ripple effect of helping one person
What it truly means to "carry the flag" in your life, family, and community
Discipline beats motivation—show up anyway.
Accountability and consistency separate talkers from doers.
Fitness is a tool to elevate your mental state and mindset.
Community creates resilience. You’re not meant to do this alone.
Purpose matters. Leadership starts with leading yourself.
📍 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Carry The Flag
03:52 – Chris Maleta's Journey and Background
12:04 – The Birth of Carry The Flag
16:20 – The Mission Behind the Movement
29:48 – Discipline and Purpose in Fitness
37:51 – The Power of Physical Fitness
40:56 – The Importance of Consistency and Accountability
44:30 – Starting Small: Building Healthy Habits
48:54 – Carrying the Flag: Personal Responsibility and Leadership
54:38 – The Role of Community and Connection
58:11 – Mental Health and Physical Fitness
01:02:12 – Resilience in the Face of Adversity
01:07:19 – The Ripple Effect of Positive Actions
🔗 Follow Chris Maleta and Carry The Flag:
🌐 Website: https://www.carrytheflagusa.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheflagusa
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🌐 Website: www.dougwhiteofficial.com
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