This week on the Alpha 5 Method, Bruce Gradkowski delves into the extraordinary life of Joe DelSardo, navigating the challenging landscape of high school football, overcoming addiction, and emerging victorious as a dad and husband with 16.5 years of sobriety. Join the conversation as Joe, the former wide receiver for the University of Pittsburgh, unfolds his inspiring narrative of resilience, triumph, and the difficult choices faced by athletes. Tune in as Joe shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and the lessons he learned along the way. For more information on the Alpha5 Method, visit alpha5method.com and join the pack.

This week on the Alpha 5 Method, Bruce Gradkowski delves into the extraordinary life of Joe DelSardo, navigating the challenging landscape of high school football, overcoming addiction, and emerging victorious as a dad and husband with 16.5 years of sobriety. Join the conversation as Joe, the former wide receiver for the University of Pittsburgh, unfolds his inspiring narrative of resilience, triumph, and the difficult choices faced by athletes. Tune in as Joe shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and the lessons he learned along the way. For more information on the Alpha5 Method, visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Falpha5method.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSusan.Fisher%40cumulus.com%7C6a00ddc618bb4a034cd008dc169fd1f7%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638410122918481668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RkPZk%2FRcVhkr3kgKWLe0MSq1i61qp37sfeZLl%2FdCEcU%3D&amp;reserved=0">alpha5method.com</a> and join the pack.

The Alpha 5 Method podcast is hosted by former NFL Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Immerse yourself in captivating conversations, motivational stories, and transformative insights as we explore the principles of the Alpha 5 Method. Each episode airs every other Tuesday and is a journey into the realms of passion, resilience, and success, featuring high achievers, entrepreneurs, former NFL players, and other inspiring individuals who embody the alpha spirit. Unleash your alpha, be inspired, get out of your own way and achieve the success you’ve always wanted. To reignite your passion, build on what you learn from the Alpha 5 coursework, and expand your community of support.

The Alpha 5 Method podcast is hosted by former NFL Quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Immerse yourself in captivating conversations, motivational stories, and transformative insights as we explore the principles of the Alpha 5 Method. Each episode airs every other Tuesday and is a journey into the realms of passion, resilience, and success, featuring high achievers, entrepreneurs, former NFL players, and other inspiring individuals who embody the alpha spirit. Unleash your alpha, be inspired, get out of your own way and achieve the success you’ve always wanted. To reignite your passion, build on what you learn from the Alpha 5 coursework, and expand your community of support.

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This week on the Alpha 5 Method podcast, Bruce Gradkowski delves into the extraordinary life of Joe DelSardo, navigating the challenging landscape of high school football, overcoming addiction, and emerging victorious as a dad and husband with 16.5 years of sobriety. Join the conversation as Joe, a former wide receiver for the University of Pittsburgh, unfolds his inspiring narrative of resilience, triumph, and the difficult choices faced by college athletes. Tune in as Joe shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and the lessons he learned along the way. For more information on the Alpha5 Method, visit alpha5method.com and join the pack.

Triumph Beyond the Field: Joe DelSardo's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Sobriety

Our next guest Phillip Koontz is a former Navy Seal who knows about mental toughness. Phillip spent 6 years as a Navy Seal and went on to apply the skills he learned through training to help others practically apply his knowledge in many areas like their personal and work lives. 

Phillip has had a successful life outside of being a Navy Seal. He has helped others by being a motivational and public speaker. He has also published a book “The Truth Behind My Trident” where he pulls back the curtain on the day life of someone in the Navy Seals and the culture surrounding this elite group. 

Listen as Bruce and Phillip discuss how they build mental toughness in the face of adversity and join in on the conversation. How have you utilized mental toughness to overcome a challenge in your life?

For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.



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Our next guest Phillip Koontz is a former Navy Seal who knows about mental toughness. Phillip spent 6 years as a Navy Seal and went on to apply the skills he learned through training to help others practically apply his knowledge in many areas like their personal and work lives. 
Phillip has had a successful life outside of being a Navy Seal. He has helped others by being a motivational and public speaker. He has also published a book “The Truth Behind My Trident” where he pulls back the curtain on the day life of someone in the Navy Seals and the culture surrounding this elite group. 
Listen as Bruce and Phillip discuss how they build mental toughness in the face of adversity and join in on the conversation. How have you utilized mental toughness to overcome a challenge in your life?
For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.
 
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Mental Perseverance: How Former Navy Seal Phillip Koontz Pushes Through Adversity

Our next guest Lara Jones is an award-winning leadership performance and GRIT development expert, keynote speaker, creator of the global G.R.I.T. System™, founder of Be a Legend, and G.R.I.T. Global™, Author, Athlete, and Executive Coach. 

Lara Jones sits down with Bruce Gradkowski to discuss a personal tragedy in her life and how she decided to take her tragedy and turn it into something positive. In addition, Lara shares some of her expertise with Bruce on her methodology around her global G.R.I.T. System™ and new book “Hunt or be Hunted: How Anyone Can Develop Grit and Lead Like a Legend”.

Listen as Bruce and Lara discuss the fortitude it takes to overcome a tragedy and pivot said tragedy into resiliency. 

For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.

Our next guest Lara Jones is an award-winning leadership performance and GRIT development expert, keynote speaker, creator of the global G.R.I.T. System™, founder of Be a Legend, and G.R.I.T. Global™, Author, Athlete, and Executive Coach. 
Lara Jones sits down with Bruce Gradkowski to discuss a personal tragedy in her life and how she decided to take her tragedy and turn it into something positive. In addition, Lara shares some of her expertise with Bruce on her methodology around her global G.R.I.T. System™ and new book “Hunt or be Hunted: How Anyone Can Develop Grit and Lead Like a Legend”.
Listen as Bruce and Lara discuss the fortitude it takes to overcome a tragedy and pivot said tragedy into resiliency. 
For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.

Hustle with Heart: How Lara Jones Turned Tragedy into Triumph

Our next guest, retired Major General Malcolm B. Frost sits down with Bruce Gradkowski and discusses his time in the U.S. Army and what exactly makes a good leader, especially in times of combat. 

Major General Frost graduated from the U.S. Military Academy West Point. He holds a master’s in Human Resource Development from Webster University and a Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. In addition, he is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Command and General Staff College, and the U.A. Army War College.

Listen as Bruce and MG Frost discuss needing a solid foundation including family, faith, and fulfillment. Join the conversation. What qualities do you think make a good leader? 

For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.

Our next guest, retired Major General Malcolm B. Frost sits down with Bruce Gradkowski and discusses his time in the U.S. Army and what exactly makes a good leader, especially in times of combat. 
Major General Frost graduated from the U.S. Military Academy West Point. He holds a master’s in Human Resource Development from Webster University and a Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. In addition, he is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Command and General Staff College, and the U.A. Army War College.
Listen as Bruce and MG Frost discuss needing a solid foundation including family, faith, and fulfillment. Join the conversation. What qualities do you think make a good leader? 
For more information on the Alpha 5 podcast and Alpha 5 Method, visit alpah5method.com and join our pack.

Triumph Beyond the Field: Joe DelSardo's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Sobriety

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