The MTNTOUGH Podcast

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Fitness #46

Welcome to The MTNTOUGH Podcast, hosted by Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, the #1 fitness app for the dedicated. In this podcast, we explore wholistic physical, mental, and spiritual toughness through backcountry hunting, military, and mountain sports. Each episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories for hunters, first responders, and outdoor enthusiasts. Enhance your training with MTNTOUGH's functional fitness programs—train at home, gym, or on the go. Get your first month free with code MTNPOD at mtntough.com.

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Recent Reviews
  • Andrew Gelb
    Great content
    Mtn Tough is putting out an incredible amount of quality fitness content with there app. The podcast has g reat lessons, insight and mental toughness content.
  • JP Botero
    Life changing
    I got to MTNTOUGH because of ads about the app. Got the app, I love how they integrate spiritual, fitness and real life applications to life. Best podcast for real
  • the-turc
    Great podcast, lots of ads
    Love the mental toughness discussions but half of each episode is ads.
  • NEHSKR5
    Well rounded
    Diversity of guests and topics that fit the MTN TOUGH ethos. Engaging and entertaining.
  • Kevin Berm
    Great pod
    Great pod, fits right in with my current life goals and values
  • js32496
    Love it
    Been looking for podcasts for men for awhile that talks about what it means to be a real man especially in this day and age. I love the balance of how it’s important to build physical, mental, and spiritual health. As someone who didn’t grow up in a Christian I didn’t have a role model of biblical masculinity. Thank you for doing this show for those of us who didn’t have those role models but still seeking to be a God fearing man.
  • Horstbc
    New Favorite
    Discovered this podcast about a month ago through the Men in the Arena podcast and have been downing episodes. Great interviews that motivate me to improve my faith, my leadership, and my health. Thanks for putting this together!
  • Collin Goode
    Solid podcast!
    Great podcast for men wanting to level up their lives. Love the inspiration to continue to build to become the best man I can be!
  • 7yd6x7
    Great Show
    Keep it up Dustin. The guests are awesome and inspirational.
  • Prater26
    #84
    Powerful! Men it’s time to step up!
  • Rhinochas
    Great podcast
    Really enjoying it. Dustin does a great job asking tough questions to inspiring people. Digging in to what makes them tick and what it took to make it happen. Also I really like how he approaches the topic of success. Listen to find out…
  • Tomwalters82
    Great guests and topics!
    The MTN Tough podcast has so many great guests and they do an awesome job of covering so topics related to mental and physical health, fitness and toughness. Thanks for all of the hard work to put these episodes together!
  • michael W from TN
    My Favorite Podcast of 2024
    I found MTNTOUGH this year and it’s easily my most favorite podcast now. The podcast guests and discussions are all insightful and applicable. The MTNTOUGH ethos and brand are highly recommended.
  • mansonnnn
    Brilliant
    I am so grateful for this podcast, it constantly helps me move forward. It’s good in so many ways. I’m challenged, I’m encouraged, I’m humbled… Long story short if you want to move closer to good in this world give it a listen
  • Scoldingscarab
    Game changer
    I stumbled into the MTNTOUGH podcast and I’m glad I did! Awesome conversations and the gold nuggets at the end always make sure the message from the episode is repeated in a clear manner.
  • Wessquatch
    Always Ready
    The MTNTOUGH team has changed my life in more ways than I can count. Listening to these conversations not only improve your mental toughness, they make you take a step back and see the world through another individual’s eyes. I always look forward to the next guest, and always gain something from listing. Thank you all.
  • TBT_
    Your Podcast with Jim Schokey was one of the Best
    I enjoy your podcast they are easy listening. It’s like sitting talking to friends. No pissing contest just friends being real with each other. Seems today there are so many folks that are one way in this group of people then total different when someone one else is around I don’t get that. I am me all the time no matter the company. I get that feeling from you. Think I am going to try that free trial on your website. Thanks for being real and the hard work y’all do with this podcast. TBT
  • KoachKP
    Impactful!
    Love what this company stands for and how they apply the lessons of hunting/fitness to real life! The remi podcast was incredible and I am applying the things said on that episode to continue to better myself! Thank you MTNTOUGH!
  • SamDon95
    Thanks Dustin!
    This podcast is great and Dustin has definitely improved since the beginning of these. Really enjoy the content while building control panels at work!!
  • therealsk
    Always Ready
    I continue to be impressed by the content the Mtn Tough team produces. The caliber of guests and topics covered is second to none. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking to glean insights from a wide range of topics to aid their mental toughness. Well-done Mtn Tough team!
  • Reis_Ladd_Hunts
    Clarity and Focus
    When not guiding or hunting myself my time is spent in the gym. Have been looking for something like this for motivation, accountability, and mission focus. The values of this podcast and the MTNTOUGH team align with my own.
  • Duston Lords
    New to mtn tough
    Today is my first day to start the mtn tough pre season prep 2.0 I’m looking forward to listening to Dustin’s podcast throughout the 16 weeks to help me thrive.👊
  • Vogelly_2
    Stay Dangerous
    Dustin is coming into his own as a podcast host. I love his guest choices are amazing, inspiring, god-loving, driven, and educational. I had the pleasure of meeting Dustin when I was living in Bozeman when he was just starting MTN Tough…not only is he kind and knowledgeable he inspired me as a new dad watching but his relationship with his kids. He also gave me a Original MTN hat that I still wear today. Thanks for all you do and look forward to what MTN Tough podcast does moving forward.
  • 907 FinAdvisor
    Inspiring guests and great content
    Dustin and the MTNTough team have done a great job in selecting individuals for the show who represent, in their daily lives, mental toughness and the Stay Dangerous mindset! I have really enjoyed watching the content develop into the great show it is today! Thank you MTNTough!
  • Uminati83
    Better and Better
    Podcasts are getting better and better from when they started. Enjoying all the guests and all they’ve been through. Lessons learned
  • kjewell32
    Great Podcast
    This is a great podcast for anyone to listen to. They always have great content for important topics in life. The app is well worth the money too! Can’t recommend them enough!
  • Air300
    For the algorithm
    This has been a great podcast to listen to. The guests are great with good questions being asked. The episodes will help you get your mind in the right headspace.
  • paintmenaked
    Found it
    I found my new favorite podcast
  • Dsamdm
    Great podcast
    I suggested this podcast to all my friends. I have liked every topic until now. It Keeps me company during work and I learn a lot about physical and mental health everytime. Thank you for the great job to the team and to the great guests !
  • MGDERRICK303
    Stay Dangerous!
    Love this podcast and the entire MTNTOUGH platform. Been a loyal user for 3 years. My hunting, health, fitness and mental toughness have all improved significantly due to the MTNTOUGH workouts, community and podcast. One of my few go to podcasts that I listen to every week. Keep it up!
  • Mlvtt
    Best in Show!
    My favorite podcast hands-down. Wonderful content with great insights and a good variety of guests. It's real and raw and inspiring.
  • Palmer123
    Time well spent
    Dustin and the team do a great job. This is one of the highlights of my week
  • Me2AZ...
    Mental toughness
    Mtn tough hits more on mental toughness than physical fitness. The quality is elite.
  • Notsoyoung
    A multitool podcast!
    Great podcast! They cover everything from workouts, mental toughness, adversity, backcountry the list is endless!!
  • sonnysound
    👍👍
    Very motivating and great info
  • sholdenCPA
    Top Notch
    Guests have great experiences to share over a wide variety of topics! MTNTOUGH has been a great resource for my re-found fitness journey!
  • WyoTex22
    Great Podcast
    Thank you for the educational experience, that gets into physical, mental, and spiritual fitness in an entertaining environment.
  • Crush-it 12
    Always ready lifestyle!
    This is a great podcast all young men in America would greatly benefit from listening to. Keep up the good work Mountain Toughers! God bless you guys and the God bless the men and women who always choose the hard way!
  • Terdloverzzzzzz
    Totally enjoy
    Thank you for producing a great podcast and amazing App! Todd
  • Miller A.
    Best podcast on the planet!
    This podcast has it all - mental toughness, spirituality growth, entrepreneurial aspects. Both the podcast and MTNTOUGH app will change your life.
  • tolson6277
    Get after it
    Awesome content!!
  • Huber54
    Great podcast
    Love MTN Tough! This is a great podcast and a great company as a whole. I’ve been a member for 2 years and it has made a huge difference in my life! I have lost 94 lbs and gained so much muscle. I am in the best shape I’ve been in since high school. I can out hike most people and out hunt them too. I love the workouts on the app and the mental toughness you get on the podcast!
  • last chance for a nickname
    Love this podcast
    This is one of my favorite podcasts, I listen to every episode and I’m never disappointed! I think mental toughness is hard to identify and this show does a great job speaking to it from multiple angles. Keep up the great work!
  • Stulleners
    Favorite Podcast
    I have been a MTNTOUGH user for years and always hoped they would launch a pod. The variety of content and non gym specific episodes are amazing and worth taking notes.
  • True22
    My new favorite podcast!
    Not exactly sure how I even found it, but it’s awesome! Love that they talk about their faith and have guests that do as well. I’ve listened to almost every episode in less than 2 weeks. Really like that their focus is on functional fitness, not just how you look or how much you can lift. They are very positive and encouraging.
  • Blove34
    Bode Miller
    Great interview and perspective. As a society I worry we've lost perspective and the ability to control ourselves and our minds. Some key take aways/strategies of Bode - Finding what you think you're doing well (his case speed) and optimize that attribute. Then find what weaknesses or limitations are holding you back from the next level and start addressing them one by one. The decomposition, focus, and ability to self assess is impressive. Also - ability to put his mind elsewhere - whether to a place of comfort (not thinking about the pain of the bucket handle) or amping himself up. I remember lifting in college and thinking about life or death situations for that max rep etc. so i completely align to this, however I'm positive I never attained his level. The counter part of this he talks about later dealing with tragic life situations later and being able to deal with the stress because he constantly created that type of stress for himself is a whole other dimension I hadn't considered. Had a coach tell us in high school, train every day like it's the big day, then when your big day arrives, it'll be just another day. Finally, the last point I took from this podcast was to not waste time whining about missing out on an opportunity/stuff that is outside your control. Instead worry about crushing every opportunity you do get - then there's no excuse, and no regrets, Thanks Bode and Dustin - time well spent.
  • Lucy2515
    Must Listen To!
    This is such a wonderful podcast especially for those of us in the hunting world but also just wanting to be overall better humans. I can’t recommend this enough! So much great advice and stories to help us all get a little better.
  • DAVISC0N
    Daily discipline
    Bode brought an awesome perspective of how his childhood helped create his mental resilience. I think a lot of western hunters who grow up on a farm or away from the big city lights could really relate to this episode. Additionally this show continues to put out high quality content even during hunting season. Really speaks volume to their dedication to the grind!
  • JKurth2214
    Fantastic Show
    They really hit the often overlooked aspect of mental toughness. All the physical fitness in the world can’t help if you can’t get your mind out of the way. It’s definitely something you’ll want to not miss an episode of!
  • JTBone77!
    Solid stuff!
    Greatly appreciate everything you and the MTNTOUGH team do! Love the podcasts. They’re incredibly inspiring, informational, and help me get physically and mentally stronger. Keep up the great work!
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