Commando Conditioned Fitness - The EverWild Podcast

Welcome to Commando Conditioned Fitness. We use the EverWild System to help modern men reconnect with their real selves, outside of air conditioned gyms to get out the rut, and realise their real capability.

Think Critically About your Nutrition or Stay Stuck

Commando Conditioned Fitness Performance Nutritionist Adam and Luke have a relaxed back and forth on what they see is going on with Nutrition and the biggest pitfalls holding people back in todays day and age.

11-11
42:39

The Obstacle Is the Path – Turning Resistance into Fuel

Growth never arrives gift-wrapped.In this EverWild Mindset Call, Luke shares how Stoic philosophy and Commando doctrine merge: every challenge is a training scenario.Learn how Amor Fati turns hardship into mastery and why resistance is the raw material of becoming unbreakable.

11-11
14:04

Memento Mori – The Stoic Antidote to Apathy

You’re running out of time — and that’s the best news you’ll ever get.In this EverWild Mindset session, Luke explores the Stoic principle of Memento Mori and how remembering death creates sharper focus, deeper purpose, and faster action.Stop waiting for perfect conditions — urgency is the path to meaning.

11-05
13:18

Calm Is a Weapon – The Stoic Advantage of Stillness Under Fire

Calm isn’t passive — it’s power.In this week’s EverWild Mindset Call, Luke unpacks how Stoic composure (apatheia) becomes your most lethal weapon under pressure.Through stories from Royal Marines training and the EverWild doctrine, discover how emotional control turns chaos into command and builds real presence in your family, business, and body.

10-29
19:12

Choose Your Hard – Apatheia and the Freedom to Endure

Real freedom isn’t ease — it’s alignment.In this week’s EverWild Mindset Call, Luke shares a lesson from Royal Marines training that shaped his philosophy for life: how choosing your hard brings peace, and how apatheia — Stoic inner calm — is built through honouring your standards, not avoiding struggle.

10-22
15:26

5 key drivers you need to Install to become Commando Conditioned

Inside The EverWild System, we rebuild men through five pillars.Identity, Physical Capability, Nutrition, Self-Leadership, and Brotherhood.Apply now:https://commandoconditioned.com/everwild-system-applyTrain hard. Lead yourself. Reclaim your edge.

10-21
18:15

Know Thyself – The Stoic Path to Calm Authority

This week we strip away the noise. True discipline doesn’t shout — it moves with quiet certainty. In this episode, Luke unpacks the Stoic principle of self-knowledge and shows how calm awareness beats hype every time. Discover how to build your own inner citadel and lead from grounded intent.

10-15
20:23

Success is Now – The Stoic Operating System for Intentional Living

In the capstone of Face the Storm, Luke ties together 6 weeks of Stoic principles into a powerful operating system. You’ll revisit the tools — from fear audits to obstacle drills — and learn how to pair your strongest edge with your weakest weapon to become less reactive and more intentional.This isn’t about someday. It’s about living aligned, calm, and deliberate now.

10-01
22:08

The Pain is the Path – Why Discomfort is Your Greatest Compass

In Week 6 of Face the Storm, Luke throws out the idea that pain is something to be avoided — and replaces it with a powerful Stoic truth:Resistance isn’t a red flag.
It’s a green light.Inside this session:* The mindset flip that changes how you interpret struggle* Real-world stories of resistance turning into revelation* The Obstacle Drill — a tool for extracting lessons from your hardest moments* Why pain often shows you where you’re not yet free — and what to do about itIf you’ve ever been tempted to skip the session, soften the edge, or talk yourself out of the thing you know you need to do…
This episode is your call to arms.You’re not broken.
You’re being built.
Let’s move.

09-24
15:42

Premeditation of Trouble – BPT Mindset & the Stoic Drill for Life

In Week 5 of Face the Storm, Luke goes full tactical — breaking down how real composure comes from expecting chaos and stress testing your life ahead of time.This isn’t some manifestation fluff.
It’s about preparing to actually fcking win* when things go wrong.You’ll learn:* The “Stress Test Drill” that top performers run every week* Why life throws punches and how to stop being shocked by them* How to rehearse adversity and train your Be Prepared To (BPT) mindsetIf you’re tired of getting blindsided and ready to lead under pressure — this one’s unmissable.

09-17
22:32

Suffering is Optional – The Stoic Skill of Reframing Pain

In Week 4 of Face the Storm, Luke digs into one of the deepest Stoic truths: that pain is unavoidable—but suffering is a choice.You’ll learn:The exact difference between discomfort and sufferingHow to train yourself to rewrite struggle into strengthTactical ways to reframe pressure, pain, and challenge into momentumThis is where warriors are made.
Feel the pressure. Refuse to suffer. Build forward.

09-10
18:47

Decide Once. Focus Hard. The Stoic Strategy for Momentum.

In Week 3 of Face the Storm, Luke calls out the myth of multitasking — and replaces it with a ruthless Stoic mindset built on focus, simplicity, and action.You’ll learn:How to stop hesitating and execute like a weaponThe “One Decision Protocol” for guaranteed progressHow to use Single Target Focus to become relentless in life and trainingDecide. Execute. Stack. Repeat.

09-03
23:48

Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway – The Stoic Art of Action Without Certainty

In Week 2 of the Face the Storm sprint, Luke guides you through one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make:Stop trying to get rid of fear.
Start using it as your signal to grow.You’ll get:The Fear Mapping ProtocolIdentity anchors that rewire hesitationA field-tested mindset for decisive actionIf you’ve been waiting until you “feel ready” — this one’s your wake-up call.

08-27
17:32

The Enemy Is Anticipation – Stop Suffering Before the Storm

In Week 1 of the Face the Storm mindset sprint, Luke tackles the most overlooked source of modern suffering: anticipation.You’ll discover:Why you’re already rehearsing failure (without meaning to)How to reframe fear using Seneca’s mental modelA tactical 4-step process to reclaim control and take action nowIf you’ve been stuck in your own head… this is the exit door.

08-20
22:31

Success Is Now – Live Like It Matters

In the final week of Winning From Within, Luke wraps the series with a hard-hitting reminder:You’re already in the game. The question is — are you playing full out?You’ll learn: • Why waiting to arrive kills your momentum • How to use the “Live Like It Matters” framework to boost focus and fulfilment • Why daily urgency (not panic) is the missing link in long-term successIf you’re tired of feeling like you’re almost on track — this episode is your reset button.

08-06
10:26

Lead Yourself First – Integrity as the Multiplier of Success

In Week 6 of Winning From Within, Luke delivers a battle-tested breakdown of what it means to live in true alignment — and why success without self-leadership is a trap.You’ll learn:If you’re done talking about high standards and ready to embody them — this is your episode.

07-30
20:43

Guard Your Inner Citadel – How to Protect Your Mindset & Focus

In Week 5 of Winning From Within, Luke takes you inside one of the most powerful Stoic concepts — the Inner Citadel.You’ll discover: • Why guarding your attention is a form of self-respect • How Marcus Aurelius built mental resilience in chaos • Tactical tools to stop giving your headspace away to things that don’t serve youIf you want to protect your peace, sharpen your focus, and build unshakable mindset strength — this is your call.Strong mind. Strong mission. Strong life.

07-23
21:38

Joy in the Process – Finding Meaning in the Reps

In Week 4 of Winning From Within, Luke reframes discipline as a source of joy — not punishment.
Drawing from Marcus Aurelius and lived experience, he shows you how to fall in love with the process.Inside:Why hard work is a privilege, not a burdenHow to shift “I have to…” into “I get to…”Real tactics for building a mindset that finds meaning in repetitionDiscipline doesn’t drain you — it defines you.
And the man who loves the reps, wins the war.

07-16
14:49

Gratitude for the Grind – How to Train Through Any Obstacle

In Week 3 of the Winning From Within series, Luke shows you how to weaponise the Stoic mindset of gratitude — not just for the good times, but for the grind itself.Drawing on real-life examples, from sore Achilles tendons to chaos at home and pressure in business, you’ll learn how to:Reframe struggle into strengthApply daily gratitude to physical and mental frictionBuild an antifragile mindset that thrives under pressureIf you want to find peace in the pressure and power in the pain — this one’s for you.
The grind isn’t in the way. It is the way.

07-11
11:07

You Are What You Do: The Stoic Shift from Motivation to Identity

In Week 2 of Winning From Within, Luke dismantles the myth of motivation and shows you how to build unshakeable consistency—through the power of identity.This episode delivers: • A grounded Stoic take on why your actions define your reality • A powerful reframe: stop training for a marathon, start being a marathon runner • A mindset upgrade that separates the wishful from the weaponisedIf you’re tired of starting over, this is how you stop.Live like the person you want to become—until you no longer have to think about it.

07-02
12:09

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