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Ced With Intention is a podcast about slowing down and choosing a life that actually matters. Hosted by former NFL player Cedric Thompson Jr., the show explores how faith, family, relationships, and personal growth shape who we become.
Through honest conversations with experts, creators, and everyday people, Ced digs into the questions behind the surface what drives us, what holds us back, and how we can show up with more courage and clarity. It’s not about what we’ve done, but about who we’re becoming and how to live with intention.
Through honest conversations with experts, creators, and everyday people, Ced digs into the questions behind the surface what drives us, what holds us back, and how we can show up with more courage and clarity. It’s not about what we’ve done, but about who we’re becoming and how to live with intention.
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Change is unavoidable, but the way we respond to it often makes it harder than it needs to be. In this episode, Cedric sits down with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to explore why change feels so destabilizing, how uncertainty affects our nervous system, and what actually helps when your mind starts to spiral. They talk about identity beyond titles, why fresh starts are usually internal, and how small shifts in perspective can make change more manageable without forcing optimism. Maya also shares some really practical insights from her new book, The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans, which was released last week! Make sure to go check it out.Check out Dr. Maya's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729180/the-other-side-of-change-by-maya-shankar/
Survival mode can carry you far—but it can’t carry you forever.In this episode, Cedric and Jessica Long talk about what happens when pushing through stops working. They explore the difference between endurance and healing, how strength and anger can help you survive without becoming your identity, and what it really means to feel “enough” after years of proving yourself.Check out Jessica's Book: https://www.jessicalong.com/booksFollow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicatatianalongFollow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
In this episode, Kendall Toole talks about self-trust, boundaries, resilience, and what it really means to “fake it till you become it.” We talk about her journey as a former Peloton instructor, how stepping away reshaped her identity, and why learning to keep small promises to yourself can change everything. She also shares what inspired her new wellness app, NKO Club (Never Knocked Out Club), and how it’s helping people rebuild confidence from the inside out.Check out Kendall’s app — NKO Club: https://www.nkoclub.com/Follow Kendall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendalltoole/Follow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
In this episode, Cedric sits down with author and pastor Jon Fogel to question what many of us have always been taught about faith, parenting, happiness, and what it really means to grow. Jon opens with honest perspectives on modern Christianity and why so many pastors may be less educated today than in previous generations, then moves into how neuroscience, psychology, and values-based parenting can help us rethink discipline, happiness, and what we pass on to our kids.They explore how asking hard questions instead of blindly accepting what we’re told is the only way to build a belief system that feels true and sustainable. From parenting to personal development to the history of how religion and science divided, this conversation pushes deeper into how we think, what we believe, and how to become better humans.Check out Jon's book here: https://a.co/d/0n6SrBEFollow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholeparent/Follow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
In this conversation, Cedric sits down with writer and mindfulness teacher Cory Allen to unpack the inner work most of us avoid — control, fear, bravery, intuition, and what it really means to feel your feelings. Together they explore how childhood conditioning shapes adulthood, why so many of us mistake control for safety, how “small-t” traumas compound over time, and why looking inward is often the hardest step toward becoming the person you want to be.
In this episode, Beth Leipholtz (from beth_and_coop) sits down with Cedric to share the story behind raising her son, Cooper, who experiences the world differently and uses cochlear implants to hear. What began as an unexpected journey became an opportunity to help others understand difference, belonging, and what inclusion can really look like in everyday life.Buy her book here: https://bethandcoop.com/order-the-abcs-of-inclusion/Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth_and_coopFollow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/
At 16, John Furniss lost his sight after a suicide attempt that changed everything. Today, he’s known as The Blind Woodsman, an artist who creates by feel, sound, and intuition. In this episode, Cedric sits down with John to talk about rebuilding confidence when the world doubts you, finding purpose after pain, and what it really means to see life differently.
Friendship gets tested when silence feels like betrayal or when a joke cuts too deep. Cedric and his friends break down two real moments where things could’ve gone wrong and how they used honesty, vulnerability, and trust to come out stronger. It’s conflict resolution in real time, with lessons anyone can use.
He grew up in Detroit surrounded by violence. Now he climbs volcanoes, surfs 50-foot waves, and teaches others how to seek challenge instead of danger. In this episode, Cedric sits down with explorer, athlete, and speaker Andrew Alexander King to talk about growing up in two different worlds, breaking the cycle of survival, and the mindset it takes to rewrite your story.
Bob Goff doesn’t just believe in love, he lives it, every single day. From putting his phone number in the back of 3 million books to building a school in Uganda, he’s spent his life choosing purpose over performance, presence over plans, and people over everything. This episode is a deep, honest look at what it really means to love others, even when the world feels too heavy to hold.
Devon Levesque has bear crawled a marathon, summited Everest, and built a life around doing the hardest things imaginable. In this episode, he sits down with Cedric to talk about the power of transitions, the importance of values, and how pain can become a doorway to purpose.They dive into what it takes to push past the limits of your mind, how to build a life rooted in community, and how those exact values eventually led Devon — alongside Jesse Itzler — to create Runningman, a festival where people come together to do something hard, reset, and remember who they are.Learn more about Runningman here: https://runningmanfestival.com/Follow Devon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonlevesqueFollow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
Most people recognize Michelle Young from The Bachelorette, but what stood out in this conversation was who she was before the show, and who she’s become since. A driven athlete, a passionate teacher, and someone who never lost sight of her values, even when the spotlight tried to reshape her.Check out Michelle's foundation: https://www.themichelleyoungfoundation.org/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleyoungFollow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Music by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
In this episode, I sit down with Chad Kultgen, a writer, creator, and co-host of Necessary Conversations, the viral podcast where he and his sister have honest, uncomfortable talks with their conservative parents. We talk about what it’s like to unlearn the things you were raised with, how to keep showing up for family even when it’s hard, and why grace doesn’t always mean agreement.Follow Chad's Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenecessaryconversationpod/Follow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
JunaBee thought she was just helping her own kids but it turned into something much bigger. In this conversation, we talk about how she found her voice, what led her to start creating content, and how she’s filling a gap that’s been missing for a long time. Her story is one of those quiet reminders that doing what feels small can end up meaning a lot. And while people call her “the Black Ms. Rachel,” there’s much more to who she is and what she’s building.
In this episode, hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares what really happens in the final moments of life and why it’s often more peaceful than people think. From the body’s natural process of shutting down to the emotional truths we avoid, Julie offers an honest, compassionate look at dying that challenges common fears and misconceptions. Whether you’ve experienced loss or simply want to understand this part of life, this conversation will change the way you see the end of life.
Cedric sits down with developmental psychologist, Dr. Aliza Pressman, to talk about what it really takes to raise good humans. They explore how your past shapes your parenting, why emotional safety matters more than perfection, and how small shifts in self-awareness can change your relationship with your kids. It’s a conversation about reflection, regulation, and becoming the parent you want to be.Follow Minaa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/Follow Ced on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ced/Listen on all audio platforms: https://m.mtrbio.com/more-than-what-made-meMusic by: https://www.instagram.com/christianahmed_/
Your siblings shape you more than you realize. Cedric sits down with therapist and author Minaa B to explore how birth order, childhood roles, and family dynamics influence who we become as adults. They talk about why sibling relationships are often overlooked, how old patterns follow us into adulthood, and what it takes to grow into your true self without losing family ties. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or trapped by your family role, this episode will hit home.
Why is it so hard for men and women to understand each other, especially in relationships? Cedric talks with Jordan Candlish to unpack emotional disconnect, masculine vs. feminine energy, communication breakdowns, and what it really means to be a present partner.They explore why men often shut down, why women feel unseen, and how to bridge the emotional gap with self-awareness, emotional regulation, and intentional connection.
Cedric never expected to question who he was until the thing that defined him was gone. In this episode, he and Suzy Welch explore what it really takes to stop performing and start becoming. It’s a conversation about values, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable truth that most of us are living misaligned.
She was called “The Female Barry Sanders”, a human highlight reel on the field and a disruptor in women’s sports. But when injury hit and the noise faded, Santia Deck faced an identity crisis, silence, and the hard truth about what happens when the game ends. In this conversation, she opens up about the mental battle of her ACL injury, the pressure of being ‘too masculine,’ and how she rebuilt herself into an author, entrepreneur, and brand of her own.
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