Welcome back to the Stand Up Dude Podcast! In this powerful episode, your hosts Tim Bisagno and Stewart White sit down with Peter Goodwin, founder of Groove Life, Alaskan adventure guide, passionate disciple of Jesus, family man, and all-around stand up dude. If you’re a man searching for purpose, dealing with self-doubt, or want to level up your relationships, this is one episode you can’t afford to skip.
Peter gets real about his journey from battling depression and limiting beliefs to launching a multi-million dollar brand—Groove Life—straight from his home, and living out radical purpose as a husband, father, entrepreneur, and follower of Christ. This conversation is packed with wisdom you can actually put to work: redefining success, embracing failure, serving your family, and discovering your true identity.
What You’ll Experience in This Episode:
- Peter’s powerful testimony: From depression and impostor syndrome to success and fulfillment
- The real story behind Groove Life & building a business for something bigger than yourself
- Why failure is not just unavoidable—it’s absolutely essential for growth
- How limiting beliefs sabotage your purpose, and how to break free
- The importance of serving others (and why your family comes first)
- Calling all men: discovering your purpose, finding someone “to die for,” and living out your calling
- How to start a relationship with Jesus and why it’s the true foundation to becoming the man you’re made to be
- Practical steps to deepen your faith, serve your family, and live a legacy that lasts
- Info on Peter’s epic father-son adventure & discipleship camp in Alaska: The Quarry Project
- And so much more!
- If you’re hungry for purpose, longing for deeper impact, or wondering what it means to really be a man today—this conversation will give you the straight talk, inspiration, and action steps you need.
🌟 EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Groove Life – Men’s Rings, Belts, Wallets & Accessories
- The Quarry Project (Father-Son Adventure Camp in Alaska)
- https://quarryproject.com/
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- https://www.standupdude.com/standup/
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Find Somebody to Die For: Kicking Off With Purpose
02:04 - Introducing Peter Goodwin & Groove Life
05:40 - Alaska Roots: The Adventure Begins
08:05 - Building the Lodge and Family Life in Alaska
10:55 - Purpose Over Profit: Starting Groove Life
13:50 - Facing Challenges and Learning From Failure
15:10 - Embracing Failure as a Path to Growth
19:00 - From Depression to Starting Over: Peter’s Turning Point
24:35 - Confronting Limiting Beliefs and Mental Barriers
27:10 - The Catalyst: How Mindset Changed Everything
30:30 - The Power of Identity and Breaking Through
38:00 - Attacks on Manhood, Family, and Identity Today
44:00 - Calling Men to Purpose and Service
48:15 - How to Start With Jesus: Spiritual Foundations
54:15 - Bible, Routine, and Leading Your Family
59:30 - The Quarry Project: Raising Men and Fathers
1:06:40 - Final Reflections and Episode Close
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Peter Goodwin is the founder and CEO of Groove Life, renowned Alaskan guide, hands-on leader, passionate follower of Christ, husband, and father. He’s on a mission to help men discover true purpose by serving their families and communities.
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where ordinary men become the men they were truly created to be.
Remember, you are made for more.
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Theme Music:
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