I Could Never Do That

About I Could Never Do That

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." How many times have you heard of a "dream job," an extraordinary athletic feat, or even a benevolent vocation that someone has and thought to yourself, "I Could NEVER Do That!" These people don't have superpowers, per se. These normal folks simply have a huge desire to do what it is they're doing and they ultimately have an unwavering faith that they can achieve their goals, no matter how big. Remember, courage isn't the absence of fear. Courage is "going in" in spite of your fears. These are the stories of people who have gone in and fought hard to achieve the unthinkable in spite of the fact that, yes, sometimes they are scared and do have some insecurities. Are you ready to go in? It's my hope that after hearing some of these interviews with thought leaders, artists, athletes, musicians and entrepreneurs that maybe you too will go from, "I Could Never Do That" to, "I Could Do That."

Publisher

Carrie Barrett

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jul 2017

Latest episode

22 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 126 episodes have a transcript.

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   22 Sept 2025

   107 Joe Gagnon - Living Intentionally and Finding Purpose in the Journey of Life

   What does it mean to truly live with intention? Joe Gagnon—ultra-endurance athlete, CEO, and high-performance coach—believes the answer isn’t found in chasing the next big achievement, but in aligning your daily choices with your deeper purpose. In this conversation, Joe shares insights from his book Living Intentionally, a bold guide to finding clarity and resilience in a chaotic world. Drawing from his experiences leading innovative companies and pushing his physical limits across the globe, Joe reveals how embracing discomfort, building supportive habits, and balancing ambition with presence can unlock a more grounded and meaningful life. If you’ve ever felt stuck on autopilot, burned out, or searching for something more, Joe’s wisdom will help you reconnect with what matters most and take small, intentional steps toward lasting transformation. Key Takeaways Living intentionally starts with defining your purpose. Failure is an opportunity for growth and clarity. Grit, grace, and groundedness are essential for fulfillment. Small, daily habits can create powerful transformation. You are responsible for your own happiness, impact, and legacy. Badwater 135 (https://www.badwater.com/event/badwater-135/) Buy Living Intentionally Subscribe to Joe's Substack  (https://joecurious.substack.com/) Support the Podcast through Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/CarrieSappBarrett or  BuyMeACoffee.com - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CarrieBarrett Save 15% on  Plantstrongfoods.com (https://plantstrong.com/) with code: CARRIE15 "I Could Never Do That" Website (https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/) - https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/ "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch (https://youtu.be/rhV_DIoebmU) -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

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   1 Sept 2025

   106 Breaking Down Bold Goals - How Elizabeth Warner Completed the Bigfoot 200

   What does it take to run 200 miles through mountains, forests, and volcanic blast zones — and still find joy in every step? In this episode, Elizabeth Warner shares her incredible journey at the Bigfoot 200 ultramarathon, a nonstop 200-mile race around Mount St. Helens. From prevention-first strategies to late-night hallucinations, emotional lows, and breathtaking highs, she takes us inside the mental, physical, and emotional toolkit that got her to the finish line healthy, strong, and grateful. We dig into her why — the deeper motivation behind choosing bold, audacious goals — and how she broke a massive challenge into small, meaningful pieces of progress. Along the way, you’ll hear about the importance of crew support, mantras that carried her through the toughest climbs, and what it really means to do hard things. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why setting a “prevention-first” goal can be more powerful than chasing speed The role of joy, gratitude, and mantras in tackling massive goals How small habits and mindset shifts during training pay off on race day Lessons from the highs, lows, and surprising moments of a 200-mile journey How ultrarunning mirrors the risks, choices, and growth we face in everyday life If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to tackle something bigger than yourself — or you’re looking for inspiration for your own “Bigfoot 200” — this episode will leave you believing in relentless forward progress. Support the Podcast through Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/CarrieSappBarrett or  BuyMeACoffee.com - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CarrieBarrett Save 15% on  Plantstrongfoods.com (https://plantstrong.com/) with code: CARRIE15 "I Could Never Do That" Website (https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/) - https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/ "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch (https://youtu.be/rhV_DIoebmU) -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

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   8 Apr 2025

   105 Shannon Hogan - The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports

   Carrie Barrett welcomes the remarkable Shannon Hogan, an inspiring figure in the world of ultra-endurance sports and the author of the newly released book, The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports. Hogan, a former pro mountain biker, ultra-runner, open water swimmer, and avid adventurer, shares her insights on the mindset required to tackle numerous extreme athletic challenges, featuring stories and lessons from a diverse cast of lesser-known yet extraordinary athletes. They discuss the importance of community support, resilience, and the joys of discomfort, showcasing stories of athletes who have achieved the extraordinary. With themes of personal growth and perseverance, this episode encourages listeners to embrace their own challenges and explore the limits of their potential where "will becomes stronger than skill." This book will ignite your endurance spirit and help you discover the unthinkable achievements awaiting just beyond your comfort zone. Purchase The Unforgiving Hours on Amazon or wherever books are sold Read more about Shannon and her book in The Seattle Times Support the Podcast through Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/CarrieSappBarrett or  BuyMeACoffee.com - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CarrieBarrett Save 15% on  Plantstrongfoods.com (https://plantstrong.com/) with code: CARRIE15 "I Could Never Do That" Website (https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/) - https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/ "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch (https://youtu.be/rhV_DIoebmU) -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

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11 Lesley Paterson and Simon Marshall: Becoming A Brave Athlete

Published 23 Oct 2017 · Transcript excerpt

[…] No problem whatsoever. Shut up, chimp. That's exactly right. In fact, that's what visualization and imagery often, the purpose of it is to recall experiences where you've done well or to imagine yourself doing well. But even that is a hard fight when you've got a really overactive chimp that's hijacked your head on race morning. So one of the other features, curious features of the computer brain, in addition to memories, is also where all are automatic habits. So when you drive a car, you know, you haven't got to think about it. It's your computer brain that's running the show because it's a skill that is well learned. […]

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