r-i-p is about consciously laying things to rest—habits, mindsets, and choices that quietly drain vitality.
In this episode, Tom reflects on what it means to “kill off” behaviors that no longer serve a healthy, high-performance life. After a season of intense work, physical strain, and self-reflection, he walks through the decision to step away from alcohol, tobacco, excess dairy, and other patterns that negatively impacted sleep, energy, pain levels, and clarity.
But this isn’t just about food or substances. The deeper message is about mindset. Tom explores the belief that people—especially men—are “too old to change,” and why that idea needs to be buried. Growth, healing, and vitality are still available, but they require intentional choices and the willingness to put certain things to rest so better things can take their place.
The episode blends humor, honesty, and hard-earned experience while encouraging listeners to take inventory of their own lives. What’s costing you energy? What’s dulling your edge? And what might happen if you finally let it go?
This is an episode about renewal—choosing life, health, and clarity by saying a deliberate goodbye to what’s holding you back.
What you agree with gains permission to operate in your life.
