Shows
Unsettled with Neil WattierStill Unsettled | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E12Unscripted and unfiltered thoughts about being unsettled and producing the podcast.
2025-09-1422 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierUnfinished Doesn’t Mean Broken | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E11Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further along by now”? Career, health, relationships, or dreams, it’s easy to confuse being unfinished with being broken. But they’re not the same. In this episode, I unpack why “unfinished” is a sign of movement, not failure, and how to reframe the messy middle as growth in action. You’ll learn: Why the myth of “arrival” leaves so many high performers stuck. How to reframe unfinished work as opportunity instead of weakness. Practical tools (journal prompts, reframing exercises, and rea...
2025-09-0806 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierRitual vs Routine | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E10 Ritual vs Routine: Anchoring Without Getting Stuck Rituals and routines are powerful anchors. Habits that bring stability, focus, and confidence when life feels uncertain. But what happens when the habits that once grounded you start to feel like chains? Unpack the difference between rituals and routines, why both matter for high performance, and how to avoid turning them into rigid superstitions that limit your adaptability. You’ll learn: The key differences between ritual and routine. How each plays a unique role in resilience and performance. Why anchors ar...
2025-09-0722 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierZach Adkins | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E9From Bedroom Jam to Business Enterprise Zach Adkins is a nationally recognized guitar player and entrepreneur from Omaha, Nebraska. After winning the Ibanez Flying Fingers competition in 2017, Zach built more than a music career—he built a business empire. Today, his company operates four thriving music schools serving hundreds of students while also mentoring educators who want to scale their own programs. In this conversation, Zach shares his journey from bedroom guitarist to business owner, the discipline that fuels both his playing and leadership, and what it takes to turn passion into sustainable success. We ex...
2025-09-0357 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierDan Costa | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E8This week I welcome content creator Dan Costa (@dkcostaa) as we dive into the grind of streaming, the power of humor, and building resilience while chasing growth. From Twitch reactions to TikTok clips and YouTube events, Dan shares what it takes to stay consistent, connect with community, and create authentically in a noisy digital world.Follow Dan on Twitch, TikTok & YouTube → @dkcostaa 🎧 Subscribe to Unsettled with Neil Wattier for more on resilience, ambition, and purpose.Keywords: Twitch streamer, TikTok creator, YouTube gaming, content creation grind, resilience, humor, streaming community, growth mindset, online entertainment....
2025-08-2753 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierThe Curse of the Capable | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E7Being capable is a gift, but for many high performers, it feels like a curse. When you’re the one people can always count on, your reliability often makes you invisible. The better you perform, the less people notice.We explore the hidden weight of being the “go-to” person: the emotional fallout of invisibility, why culture and leadership often overlook the steady performers, and how to reframe capability so it becomes a source of strength instead of silent burnout.You’ll learn:Why high achievers often feel unseen despite their resultsThe emotional cost of always b...
2025-08-2524 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierGratitude vs Complacency | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E6Have you ever felt guilty for being grateful? Maybe you worry that if you stop to appreciate what you already have, you’ll lose your fire to push forward. Or maybe you feel like your accomplishments aren’t “big enough” to deserve gratitude in the first place.In this solo episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, I unpack the tension between gratitude and complacency, why high performers often confuse slowing down with falling behind, and how gratitude can actually fuel resilience, ambition, and performance.Drawing from personal experience growing up in a high-conflict home and years of...
2025-08-2219 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierJackson Gray | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E5Unsettled with Neil WattierEpisode 5: Jackson GrayFrom College Captain to Pro Rugby Dreams with Jackson GrayJackson Gray was the two-time captain of Grand Canyon University Rugby, now chasing a dream to play in Major League Rugby and potentially represent the United States on the national team.Jackson shares what it was like to step into the captain’s role, how he built on the foundation laid by his predecessors, and the lessons learned from leading a collegiate program through growth and adversity. We explore the mindset shift from “rugby is o...
2025-08-2048 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierWhy Calm Feels Lazy to Driven People | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E4High achievers often resist calm because it feels like slowing down, losing momentum, or being “lazy.” But the truth is, calm is a competitive advantage. In this episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, I explore why ambitious people struggle with stillness, the hidden costs of living in chaos, and how nervous system regulation can transform your performance, leadership, and resilience.If you’ve ever felt restless when things get quiet or guilty for not “grinding,” this episode will help you reframe calm, not as weakness, but as fuel for sustained success.What You’ll Learn in This Epis...
2025-08-1821 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierThe Myth of Arrival | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E3We’ve all been told the same lie: once you hit that milestone, promotion, paycheck, body, title, you’ll finally feel complete. But arrival never feels the way we think it will. In this episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, Neil unpacks The Myth of Arrival—the false promise that external achievements equal lasting peace or fulfillment. Drawing on real-world examples from sports, military, and culture, he explains why post-achievement emptiness is so common, and why you’re not broken for feeling restless—you’re just not done becoming. You’ll discover: - Why chasing mi...
2025-08-1717 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierTucker Trickey | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1 E2Unsettled with Neil Wattier | Episode 2: Tucker Trickey Tucker Trickey is a current member of the USA Rugby National team and former Grand Canyon University rugby captain. Tucker shares his journey through rugby: from leading at the college level to competing on the international stage, and the challenges and opportunities of helping establish USA Rugby as a force in the global game. We talk about: -Tucker’s path from GCU Rugby to representing the USA Eagles -The mindset and resilience required to perform at the highest levels -Lessons in...
2025-08-1752 min
Unsettled with Neil WattierWhy Unsettled Exists | Unsettled with Neil Wattier | S1E1Unsettled with Neil Wattier Episode 1: Why Unsettled Exists You did everything you were supposed to do. You worked hard, served, achieved, and on paper, you’ve “arrived.” So why doesn’t it feel like enough? Welcome to the very first episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier. This podcast is born from a simple but powerful realization: being “unsettled” doesn’t mean you’re broken. It doesn’t mean you’re unstable. It means you’re aware you want more, but not at the cost of your peace. Neil shares the personal story beh...
2025-08-1609 min