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The Pain FactorTPF #14: Darkness and LightIn this episode of TPF, we explore the interaction between darkness and light. We discuss how true victory isn't about eliminating darkness entirely, but about understanding how to navigate and "walk on" it. The conversation concludes by challenging the fear of shadows, reframing them as the ultimate indicator of brightness.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please...
2025-11-2111 minThe Pain FactorTPF #13: Pain and NoiseOn this episode of TPF, we explore how constant external noise—coming from news, social media, and other people's endless chatter—distracts us from our goals. We examine how this relentless input debilitates our minds and bodies, ultimately worsening our pain.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.
2025-11-1416 minThe Pain FactorTPF #12: FlatlinesOn this episode of The Pain Factor, we analyze the "electrocardiogram" of our lives. Are we truly living, or merely existing? We explore the inseparable link between pain and change: recognizing that growth demands discomfort, advancement requires concession, and lasting relief can only be found by facing the pain head-on.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please...
2025-11-0714 minThe Pain FactorTPF #11: A Life to LoveWhat does it mean to create a life you love when you're also living with constant pain? This idea can feel impossible, and even condescending.On this episode of TPF, we dig into the motivations behind this powerful question and explore the difficult reality of pursuing joy amidst mental, physical, or emotional struggles. How can you practically build a fulfilling life, one detail at a time, when it feels like everything is working against you?We'll discuss how a deeper understanding of the details and organization of your life can provide a path forward.
2025-10-3120 minThe Pain FactorTPF #10: PainkillersOn this episode of TPF, we take a respite to stop and contemplate what the one thing in your daily life that calms you down and brings you deep joy is. What offers a quiet reprieve from the everyday struggle? This week on, we take a moment to consider that question. We’ll analyze why finding your source of peace, your "painkiller" is so important and how consistently focusing on it can change your life.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to th...
2025-10-2418 minThe Pain FactorTPF #9: Pain and Psychological TherapyReady to stop making excuses? On this episode of TPF, we challenge you to face a simple question: Have you truly considered therapy, or have you simply dismissed it? We cut through the common myths and excuses to reveal why it’s a powerful tool for change, and why now is the time to bet on yourself instead of flat-out dismissing this powerful option for personal growth to start taking action and build a better future for yourself.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to fi...
2025-10-1718 minThe Pain FactorTPF #8: Pain and Toxic PositivityOn this episode of TPF, we challenge the myth of relentless positivity. We'll discuss how forced optimism can invalidate our struggles, sabotage our plans, and paralyze us from moving forward. This isn't about just wishing for a better future—it's about building one, starting now.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.
2025-10-1018 minThe Pain FactorTPF #7: Pain and asking for helpThis episode of TPF is about taking action. We dive into the struggle of admitting you need help and taking the courageous step to ask for it. We’ll examine the demands of modern life, the fear of public judgment, the anxiety of being exposed and discover how to build resilience and create powerful, positive change.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To le...
2025-10-0317 minThe Pain FactorTPF #6: Super PillIn this episode of TPF, we're diving into a topic that, while potentially uncomfortable, is supported by scientific evidence. Instead of pointing fingers, we'll get honest about the common reasons and excuses people use to avoid confronting the effectiveness of this "super pill," and look for accurate answers to some tough questions.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project...
2025-09-2623 minThe Pain FactorTPF #5: Pain and the distractions of garbageIn this episode of TPF, we confront a frustrating reality: how wasting time can intensify our pain. In a society where distraction has become the norm rather than the exception, we must ask ourselves which habits we need to shed and which we need to cultivate if we truly want to grow, improve ourselves, and break free from painful realities.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal...
2025-09-1919 minThe Pain FactorTPF #4: Depression: The Relentless BeastIn this episode of TPF, we explore the impact and the extent of control that depression can have over our lives. We also examine external factors, such as ignorance and stigma, that amplify our struggle with depression. Toward the end, we confront a pressing question: Is pain an inevitable consequence for those who battle with depression?The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To...
2025-09-1218 minThe Pain FactorTPF #3: The Useful Aspects of PainIn this episode of TPF, we explore pain from an unconventional perspective: How can pain be helpful? Yes, you read that right—pain can serve a purpose, even though it may seem counterintuitive at first. Are there opportunities or situations where we can harness pain for our benefit? While this episode doesn't advocate glorifying pain, it is dedicated to examining how it can function as a messenger and a valuable tool in our growth and healing.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to...
2025-09-0518 minThe Pain FactorTPF #2: The Negative Aspects of PainIn this episode of TPF, we delve into some adverse aspects of pain. Emotions such as fear and guilt, along with others, can serve as formidable foes—burdening us with weight and crushing us down. Our goal? Exploring meaningful insights and discover ways to confront and transcend these emotional challenges.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please vi...
2025-08-2922 minThe Pain FactorTPF #1: What is Pain?In this episode of TPF, we embark on a journey to explore our relationship with pain by delving into some fundamental concepts. We discuss the basics of physical, mental, and emotional pain, highlighting their key distinctions. While this chapter may appear somewhat "technical," it serves to lay the groundwork for the episodes that will follow.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn m...
2025-08-2221 minThe Pain FactorTPF #0: Welcome to the TPF podcastOn this episode of TPF, I welcome you and explain in some detail what we will be discussing and learning, as well as what the plans and goals for the future are. I've always been a strong believer in talking, in communicating and learning, so it only made sense to establish a channel through which I could do that: talk and communicate.So, come join us on this adventure that will help us explore The Pain Factor.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast. Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated...
2025-08-1514 min
Der Animus Podcast#797 TONES KARRIERE, FOURTRESS, ONDROS 14K GAGE UVM.Alles zu Flaconi findest du hier:● Deutschland: Einfach und entspannt Beauty und Parfum auf www.flaconi.de shoppen: Mit dem Code “ANIMUS10” sparst du biszum 08.03.2025 10 % ab einem Mindestbestellwert von 59 €.*● Österreich: Einfach und entspannt Beauty und Parfum auf www.flaconi.at shoppen: Mit dem Code “ANIMUS10” sparst du biszum 08.03.2025 10 % ab einem Mindestbestellwert von 59 €.*● Schweiz: Einfach und entspannt Beauty und Parfum auf www.flaconi.ch shoppen: Mit dem Code “ANIMUS10” sparst du biszum 08.03.2025 10 % ab einem Mindestbestellwert von 59 CHF.*● *Der Rabatt gilt nicht auf ausgeschlossene Marke...
2025-02-2619 min
The Fanzone PodFourtress - The Fanzone Pod Ep.71Your Bolton Wanderers Podcast is back! Join your hosts for another episode following a victory away from home against Carlisle United that saw Bolton Wanderers take all 3 points. Watch LIVE on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook or catch up on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #BWFC #CUFC #LeagueOne #Football #Podcast #Sports
2024-01-2850 min
The Lakers Legacy PodcastEp. 517: Go For The Skill (A Return to Competency & Cohesion, DLO Enlightenment, Reaves In His Rightful Place, The Fourtress, & LAL Finding Momentum)Good Things Happen When You Play Your Best Players.No way.Lakers Basketball. D'angelo Russell. Austin Reaves. Rui Hachimura. Vando. AD!! LeBron!We Back?WE BACK.Ok, just...listen to the episode....Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats)...Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App.Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcastYouTube - Lakers LegacyTwitter - @LakersLegacyPod...
2024-01-1948 min
The Fourtress of...100 ...EPISODE 100! And Year Two CelebrationsThis week in The Fourtress of... WE DID IT! We made it to Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to an episode or told a friend or anything of the like! We truly appreciate it! So for this celebratory episode, we take a stroll down memory lane and tackle some podcast trivia that covers anything from the past 100 episodes. How many answers did you get correct?In NEWS TALK, we say goodbye to Xbox Live Gold and visit the Trailer Park once again.Thanks for listening!1:34 - NEWS TALK...
2023-07-261h 24
The Fourtress of...61 ...Best Babies Showdown Non ShowdownThis week in The Fourtress of... it’s all about BABIES! In honor of our very first podcast baby, we go through and find the best (and some of the worst) babies of all time! Similar to our previous Star Wars Battle Royale and Sidekick Showdown, but we promise, we won’t have any of the babies fight. We aren’t monsters, jeez.In NEWS TALK, Hugh Jackman is BACK, a new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer drops and Google Stadia is dead.Thanks for listening!0:45 - NEWS TALK/Hugh Jackman is BACK a...
2022-10-051h 26The Fourtress of...56 ...The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThis week in The Fourtress of... we finally gather our fellowship and set off on the mission…quest…thing… to Middle-earth! That’s right, in honor of The Rings of Power coming this week, we begin our discussion on The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Starting with The Fellowship of the Ring, we breakdown the production and our favorite bits and pieces of the film. Did we all love it? Did some of us hate it? Does it still stand 21 years later? (yes, yes it does)In NEWS TALK, it’s all about Gamescom 2022! We discuss as many of...
2022-08-311h 32The Fourtress of...51 ...San Diego Comic-Con 2022 & Year One Celebrations!This week in The Fourtress of... we turn ONE YEAR OLD!!! That's right, your second favorite podcast is growing up so fast. We want to thank all off you for listening and supporting us throughout all of this!Besides that though, it's also San Diego Comic-Con! We go through all of the major announcements and trailers from DC, Marvel, The Rings of Power and so much more!Thanks for tuning in!1:30 - NEWS TALK/San Diego Comic-Con 20222:52 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods Trailer6:38 - Black Adam Sneak Peek & Panel
2022-07-271h 17
Kop On! A Liverpool FC (LFC) podcastS4E16: Fourtress AnfieldBrian and Owen discuss the excellent home win against Southampton, including excellent performances from Jota, Henderson, Thiago and Fabinho, and we look forward to Everton vs Liverpool at Goodison Park on Wednesday night
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“Kop On!” is a podcast dedicated to the worldwide LFC Family, for supporters of the Relentless Rocket Reds everywhere.
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Our love is Liverpool FC, and we talk about Liverpool FC, the Relentless Rocket Reds of Anfield Road, and LFC Women, the Pride of P...
2021-11-2855 min
Brutally Honest Podcast#91 - Brian CostelloBrian has been coaching CrossFit on Long Island for over 10 years and is Level 3 certified (which is the highest publicly offered). He recently launched his own private Health and Performance practice called "Fourtress Health and Performance" that coincides with his own podcast, Fourtress Radio. Both of these projects are what he commonly calls "an exploration in human advancement".
2018-10-021h 33
Brutally Honest Podcast#91 - Brian CostelloBrian has been coaching CrossFit on Long Island for over 10 years and is Level 3 certified (which is the highest publicly offered). He recently launched his own private Health and Performance practice called \"Fourtress Health and Performance\" that coincides with his own podcast, Fourtress Radio. Both of these projects are what he commonly calls \"an exploration in human advancement\".
2018-10-0200 minBrutally Honest Podcast#78 - Brian Costello and Mike ZigrosserBrian Costello
Former Founder and CEO of CrossFit Long Island
3x voted Best Gym on Long Island
2x Voted Best Personal Trainer on Long Island
Former Executive Producer of "Output TV" CrossFit "Vlogumentary" Series
Now Host of "Foutress Radio" which explores human advancement through what I've coined "Intuitive" Health and Performance
For a little added credibility sometimes I'll add that I am a 5x United States Champion Beach Sprinter (lifeguarding events), and 5x Team USA World Team Member. Since this isn't specifically a health and fitness show, that's up to you it doesn't matter to me.
Gram @bcostello____
@fourtress_radio
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