The Jimmy Rex Show

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, I sit down with Jacob Schick — Founder of 22Kill and One Tribe Foundation — to talk about one of the most important and heavy issues facing our country today: veteran suicide.The original statistic of 22 veterans a day taking their lives sparked a movement, but as Jake explains, the real number is likely even higher — and the problem goes far beyond just the military.This conversation dives deep into trauma, healing, purpose, and what it actually takes to help someone who is struggling. Jake shares his personal story of being severely wounded in Iraq, losing part of his leg and arm, and how that journey led him to dedicate his life to helping others find healing.We get into the reality of pain — both visible and invisible — and why the trauma people carry internally is often the hardest to face. Jake explains that pain is relative. There is no scale. What matters is learning how to process it instead of suppressing it. We also discuss:• The origin of 22Kill and the viral push-up movement• Why awareness alone isn’t enough — and what actually helps• The importance of simply listening instead of trying to “fix” people• Why society avoids conversations around suicide• The concept of becoming a “whole human” — mind, body, and spirit• Why veterans struggle when they return home• The role of unresolved childhood trauma in adult pain• The power of community and shared experience in healing• Psychedelics and alternative therapies for PTSD• Addiction, recovery, and learning to face pain instead of numbing it• Letting go of guilt, shame, and the need to control outcomes• How to take ownership of your peace and your lifeJake shares one of the most powerful perspectives of the entire episode: You don’t need to have the perfect words — you just need the courage to listen. At the end of the day, this conversation is about responsibility — to yourself, to your family, and to the people around you — to do the work, face the pain, and live a life that actually matters.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it.Learn more or support the mission:https://1tribefoundation.org

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Curtis Marshall — a founding member of Dental Intelligence and someone I’ve been lucky to call a brother for over 15 years.Curtis helped build Dental Intelligence into one of the fastest-growing companies in the dental industry, now approaching $100M in annual revenue. But this conversation goes far beyond business. We talk about entrepreneurship, friendship, personal growth, and the principles that actually lead to a fulfilling life.Curtis shares the early story of joining a startup that would become Dental Intelligence, how data transformed the way dentists run their businesses, and the simple formula they use to help dental offices dramatically increase profitability.We also get into:• The four levers that drive business profitability• Lessons from building a $100M company from the ground up• Why focusing on what you can control changes everything• The importance of brotherhood and men doing the inner work• Travel experiences that reshape how you see people• Why curiosity is the opposite of judgment• How improving yourself improves your family and community• The power of focusing on what actually mattersThis episode is really just two longtime friends talking about life, growth, business, and what it takes to build something meaningful. You can learn more aboutDental Intelligence here:https://www.dentalintel.com

What happens when you go seven full days without your phone?In this Real Men, Real Conversations episode, Jimmy shares what he learned after attending the Hoffman Process in California, where participants completely disconnect from technology for an entire week.No phone. No music. No TV. No digital distractions.The experience led to some surprising realizations about attention, silence, sleep, emotional clarity, and the real reason we reach for our phones so often.Jimmy talks about:• Why most men wake up already losing control of their day• How silence and solitude can unlock clarity and emotional release• The surprising truth about phone addiction• Why social media is a counterfeit version of real connection• And why spending time alone in nature may be one of the most powerful things you can do His biggest takeaway:We’re not addicted to our phones. We’re starving for real human connection.Jimmy challenges listeners to try a 24-hour digital detox and see what happens when you give yourself space to think, reflect, and reconnect with life.If you’re a man looking for deeper connection, accountability, and growth, learn more about Jimmy’s men’s community, We Are The They, at: https://wattmovement.com

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, I sit down with Hunter Clark, founder of Sunlight, a coaching program helping men break free from pornography. Hunter shares his personal journey — from first exposure at nine years old, to struggling through high school and marriage, to eventually finding real freedom after realizing white-knuckling, shame, and traditional approaches weren’t working.We break down:• Why shame fuels the cycle more than porn itself• The difference between avoiding porn and actually healing• How isolation strengthens addiction• The power of bringing struggles into the light• Misalignment in life as a root cause• Why screen time is a hidden accelerant• Dopamine, the “hedonic treadmill,” and modern masculinity• How porn affects intimacy and marriage• AI, OnlyFans, and the next wave of digital temptation• Practical ways men can interrupt the patternHunter explains the three core pillars he teaches inside Sunlight — removing shame, restoring alignment, and rebuilding real connection — and why true freedom feels different than simply counting days. If you’re struggling, know someone who is, or want to understand the deeper conversation around modern masculinity and addiction, this is an important episode. You can connect withInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hunter.clarkLearn more about Sunlight: https://sunlightjourney.com/break-freeIf this episode resonates, share it with a man who needs to hear it.

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, we explore how your brain might be distorting reality more than you realize. Bizzie Gold, the author of "Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar," explains how childhood experiences form unconscious patterns that influence perception, emotional responses, and behavior.We discuss brain pattern mapping, emotional addiction cycles, how perception drives behavior, and why awareness alone isn’t enough to create change. If you’ve ever felt stuck in repeating the same destructive habits, this conversation breaks down how those patterns are formed — and how they can be rewired.Follow Bizzie Gold here: https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/?hl=en

On today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Kurt Bestor — two-time Emmy Award winner, Grammy-nominated composer, and one of the most recognized musical storytellers in the country.They talk about what it means to create work that outlives you, why music can carry emotion further than words, and how Kurt thinks about legacy as impact, not ego. Kurt shares how the industry has changed from the early days of recording and networking to the modern world of streaming, social media, and constant noise — and why live performance still matters more than ever.Jimmy and Kurt also go deep on creativity, curiosity, and the mindset that keeps Kurt evolving at 67. They break down the role of technology and AI in music, what AI can actually help with, what it can’t replace, and why the “human” part of art is the whole point. Then Kurt tells the real story behind “Prayer of the Children” — how it came to him, what was happening in the world when he wrote it, and why it continues to resonate across generations.A powerful conversation about art, purpose, staying sharp, and making something real.

On today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Naweïa Wilder, a health + healing practitioner who works with Iboga and other alternative modalities focused on deep emotional healing, truth work, and self-love.They start with Naweïa’s background growing up Mormon in California, her unexpected decision to serve an LDS mission in Guatemala, and the spiritual questions that followed. From there, Naweïa shares how her path expanded into energy work, kinesiology, EFT tapping, and ultimately plant medicine, including early experiences with ayahuasca and the moment she felt strongly called toward Iboga. Jimmy and Naweïa break down what makes Iboga different, why it’s often described as a “truth hunter,” and how it can help people work through trauma, addiction patterns, emotional loops, and the deeper roots of self-sabotage.Naweïa also talks about the real meaning of self-love, why healing isn’t just “feel good” spirituality, and how different parts of the psyche can stay stuck even when the adult version of you looks successful on paper.This is a deep, honest conversation about faith, healing, forgiveness, personal evolution, and what it looks like to find your own path to God without judgment.

Today’s episode is a real estate conversation with one of the most impressive young agents in the business. Cooper Murphy is 23 years old and closed 58 deals in his first full year as a real estate agent in 2025 — in a market where most people say it’s “too hard to sell.” We break down exactly how he did it. We discuss what real work looks like day-to-day, why intention matters more than scripts, and how creating real value is the fastest way to build referrals and momentum. Cooper walks through his daily schedule, how many hours he’s actually working, how he structures his calls and follow-ups, and why consistency beats talent every time. We also get into:Why networking works when it’s done with the right intentionHow one great deal can turn into 10–15 moreThe difference between buyers and listings and where Cooper focused earlyWhy working with people your own age can compound long-termHow to think about lifetime client value instead of quick winsCreative financing and subject-to strategies and why they matter in this marketHow to analyze worst-case scenarios so you don’t over-leverageWhy content and deal-sharing builds trust faster than traditional marketingThis episode is a blueprint for young agents, new agents, and anyone who wants to build a real estate business that compounds instead of burns out.

Recorded live at Expert Networking Night, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Nick Howland to discuss his new memoir, The Atheist’s Prayer: A Memoir of Gratitude. Nick shares his story of growing up in the LDS faith, serving a mission, being excommunicated twice, losing his identity, and ultimately walking away from belief altogether.What followed was years of anger, depression, shame, and a deep search for meaning that eventually led him back to something unexpected: self-love.This conversation isn’t about attacking religion or defending atheism. It’s about what happens when the systems you relied on to define your worth fall apart, and you’re forced to rebuild from the ground up.Nick talks openly about divorce, suicidal thoughts, depression, therapy, men’s work, brotherhood, and the daily practices that helped him learn how to keep promises to himself.They discuss why self-love can’t be outsourced to religion, relationships, or self-help, how integrity is built one decision at a time, and why healing requires honesty, support, and personal responsibility. This is a raw, vulnerable conversation about shame, growth, and becoming someone you respect.

In this solo episode, Jimmy breaks down the Top 10 books men need to read this year if you want to level up your discipline, relationships, leadership, and inner life. The problem today isn’t a lack of information. It’s too much noise. Podcasts, videos, summaries, and endless content can make you feel productive without actually changing anything.Jimmy explains why reading fewer books and putting what you learn into practice will move the needle faster than consuming everything. These are the books that have had the biggest impact on Jimmy’s life as a man, and the ones he gives away and recommends most often. Books covered:The Way of the Superior Man — David DeidaThe Masculine in Relationship — GS YoungbloodBe One — Jimmy RexNo More Mr. Nice Guy — Dr. Robert GloverExtreme Ownership — Jocko WillinkThe Art of Exceptional Living — Jim RohnLead the Field — Earl NightingaleCan’t Hurt Me — David GogginsWild at Heart — John EldredgeMen’s Work — Connor BeatonBonus: The Atheist Prayer — Nicholas HollandPick one book at a time. Read daily. Implement what you learn. That’s how real change happens.

Kat Braden built a massive online audience the hard way: consistency, work ethic, and a willingness to look cringe early.In this episode, we talk about how she went all-in on content (4 to 6 posts a day), what her real process looks like behind a 45-second video, why chasing views can burn you out, and how she’s shifting toward creating content that actually adds value.We also get into boundaries, real-life connection vs social media, and how to use AI without letting it kill your creativity.Follow Kat here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlandadoodle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlandadoodleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girlandadoodle

In this episode, I sit down with one of the most-watched independent voices in America for a wide-ranging conversation about the chaos and confusion many people feel right now. We talk about Minnesota unrest and immigration enforcement, why so many Americans feel politically homeless, and what it looks like when trust in institutions collapses. We also get into foreign policy, censorship, “unaskable” topics, and why preparedness matters more than ever, financially, physically, and spiritually. This is a raw conversation about where the country is headed, why people feel like the system isn’t accountable, and what a normal person can actually do to protect their family and future.Follow Jimmy on Instagram: instagram.com/mrjimmyrexWatch more episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex

It’s 2026, and it feels like we’re living through the most chaotic stretch of history in real time...Today I sat down with one of my oldest friends, Eric Moutsos. We’ve known each other since we were kids. Same neighborhood. Same church. Same trouble. Now he’s become one of the loudest voices online, calling out corruption, propaganda, and the systems he believes are controlling far more than people realize. Eric is the founder of Freedom Blends, and his content has exploded because he says the things most people won’t. We talk about what changed for both of us after COVID, why so many Americans feel like they’re grieving the country they thought they lived in, how media narratives are built, and why more people are waking up right now than ever before.We also talk about fear, censorship, cancel culture, the spiritual element of truth, and why “getting your house in order” matters if you’re going to look at the world clearly. If you’re trying to make sense of what’s happening, this is an important conversation.Links:Eric Moutsos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericmoutsos/Freedom Blends: https://freedomblends.myshopify.com/Jimmy Rex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrexWe Are The They / Tribe: https://watttribe.com/

Today’s episode is directed specifically at young men ages 18–30, and it covers one of the most destructive and overlooked addictions right now: sports gambling...With betting apps, prop bets, and “risk-free” offers everywhere, gambling has become a casino in your pocket. In this solo episode, Jimmy breaks down why sports gambling is uniquely dangerous for young men, how it rewires dopamine, why most gamblers lose long-term, and how this addiction quietly destroys finances, focus, relationships, and mental health.Jimmy shares real stories, real numbers, and personal experiences to explain why this vice is being normalized, how it traps people into chasing losses, and why it has one of the highest relapse and suicide rates of any addiction.This episode isn’t about judgment. It’s about protecting your future, building discipline, and choosing long-term freedom over short-term dopamine. If you’re a young man, or you know one who’s caught in this cycle, this episode is worth listening to and sharing. Watch on YouTube:youtube.com/@mrjimmyrexFollow Jimmy on Instagram:instagram.com/mrjimmyrex

Stefanos Sifandos is a close friend of mine, one of my personal coaches, and the author of the book Tuned In and Turned On. I had the chance to read it before it was released and finished it in less than 48 hours. It felt like he was speaking directly to me the entire time. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be “tuned in” in your relationship, why so many men unknowingly disconnect through busyness and achievement, and how that disconnection slowly erodes intimacy.Stefanos breaks down how childhood conditioning, shame, and unprocessed pain show up in adult relationships and what men can do differently starting today. We also cover masculine and feminine dynamics, how safety creates attraction, why presence matters more than productivity at home, and the simple daily practices that help men reconnect without losing their edge.This episode is for married men, men in serious relationships, and anyone who wants deeper connection and fulfillment. Get the book + bonuses:TunedInAndTurnedOnBook.comFollow Stefanos:@StefanosSifandosPersonal Site: https://stefanossifandos.com/

Every year between Christmas and New Year’s, Jimmy takes a couple of hours to slow down, review the year he just lived, and intentionally design the year ahead. In this episode, Jimmy shares the full audio from his annual 2-hour goal-setting session. This is the exact process he has personally used for over 15 years to gain clarity, set direction, and build his life by design.Over 200,000 people have gone through this training over the years, and the reason is simple. Most people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their year. This session is about fixing that. You’ll walk through how to review the past year honestly, identify what actually mattered, clarify what you want your next year to be about, and start building a plan that aligns with the life you want, not just goals on paper.If you want to watch the full video version of this session or learn more, visit: jimmyrexgoals.com There is also a goal-setting guidebook for this session to help you work through the exercises as you listen. Jimmy also shares why accountability matters and announces that We Are The They Tribe, his men’s group focused on brotherhood, accountability, and real follow-through, is now open again.Learn more at watttribe.comThis episode isn’t about motivation.It’s about direction.Learn here how to start your 2026 off the right way.

Jayson Edwards is the founder of J-Dawgs, one of Utah’s most iconic food brands. He started it as a BYU student with $600 from pawning his guitar to his dad, running a tiny shack near campus that somehow turned hot dogs into a full-blown movement. In this conversation, Jayson breaks down what actually made J-Dawgs explode early, the painful lessons that come with scaling a food business, and why focus, quality, and community matter more than hype. In this episode, we talk about:Starting J-Dawgs with $600 and no clue what he was doingHow the “shack” created crazy demand before social mediaWhy he stayed narrow instead of expanding into everythingSupply chain chaos, owning the IP, and protecting qualityWhat COVID was really like as a food business ownerHiring, culture, and the weight of 300+ employeesTemptation to sell, and how to make decisions without emotionContentment, family, and not chasing “happier than happy”Follow Jayson / J-Dawgs:Instagram: @jdawgs

Today Jimmy sits down with Meg Del Toro, better known as Kambo Meg, a Kambo practitioner who facilitates one of the most intense and misunderstood healing experiences out there. For those unfamiliar, Kambo is a traditional Amazonian medicine that uses peptides from frog secretion to intentionally activate the body’s fight or flight response. It is not psychedelic, it is legal, and it is designed to purge, reset, and regulate the nervous system. Jimmy has personally sat with Meg multiple times and regularly brings her in to facilitate sessions for men in his group. Meg shares her personal story of childhood trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and the long road through therapy, plant medicine, and embodiment work that eventually led her to Kambo. Together, Jimmy and Meg talk about why chaos feels familiar after trauma, how the nervous system gets stuck in survival mode, and why practices like Kambo, Sananga, cold exposure, and breathwork help retrain the body to stay present under stress. They also break down what an actual Kambo ceremony looks like, why surrender matters more than toughness, the role of purging, boundaries, emotional regulation in relationships, and how healing the nervous system changes the way you show up as a partner, parent, and leader. This conversation is raw, grounded, and honest. If you struggle with anxiety, addiction patterns, emotional reactivity, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will give you a new framework for understanding why and what you can do about it. Find Meg:Instagram: https://instagram.com/kambowithmegDM her to schedule a discovery call and learn if Kambo is right for you. Jimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex Subscribe for more conversations around healing, personal growth, masculinity, and living with intention.

In today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Amanda Kroepfl, one of the top sex and relationship coaches working today. Amanda has coached several members of Jimmy’s community, she has spoken at We Are The They events, and the feedback has always been incredible. So Jimmy brought her on the podcast to talk openly and honestly about sex, intimacy, attraction, communication, and everything couples struggle with but rarely discuss.Amanda breaks down why it’s so difficult for couples to talk about sex, why belief systems from childhood and religion shape adulthood intimacy, and how unspoken expectations quietly damage relationships. She explains the “squirrels” that hijack the brain, the role of masculine and feminine energy, scheduling sex, aftercare, fantasies, porn, nervous-system regulation, repairing a sexless marriage, and how partners can create safety instead of pressure.Jimmy shares his own experiences—from leaving a strict religious upbringing, to hiring sex coaches, to navigating shame and redefining intimacy in a healthy way. The conversation is raw, honest, and designed to help couples finally understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. This episode is for married couples, people dating, men in Jimmy’s community, and anyone who wants more connection, better communication, and a happier sex life. Find Amanda:Instagram: @amandakroepflWebsite: amandakroepfl.com Jimmy's Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy's TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrex Subscribe for more real conversations around relationships, personal development, and becoming the best version of yourself.

In today’s episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Jay Paterno, former Penn State assistant coach, current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees, and son of the all-time winningest coach in NCAA football history, Joe Paterno. Jay has spent his entire life inside college football and just released his new book, Blitz, which pulls back the curtain on the pressures, politics, and realities shaping the sport today.Jimmy and Jay start with the one thing everyone in Utah has been talking about this week — Penn State’s pursuit of BYU head coach Kalani Sitake. Jay shares what he was hearing behind the scenes, how seriously Penn State considered Kalani, and why it now looks like he is staying at BYU. From there, they dive into the changing landscape of college football: NIL, the transfer portal, player mental health, the explosion of sports gambling, and the lack of leadership at the top of the NCAA.Jay also opens up about growing up as Joe Paterno’s son, what leadership looked like in his home, and how he has navigated criticism and controversy while trying to honor his father’s legacy. If you care about college football, coaching, leadership, or how the game adapts in the next decade, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome to the show01:05 – Who Jay Paterno is and his new book “Blitz”03:40 – The Kalani Sitake situation and what Jay was hearing07:25 – How Penn State viewed Kalani as a candidate10:15 – Inside Penn State’s coaching search13:00 – NIL, the transfer portal, and the new era of CFB16:45 – What Joe Paterno would think about today’s game19:40 – Where the NCAA has failed22:30 – Mental health pressures on modern players25:20 – Gambling, prop bets, and what’s coming28:40 – Fixing the calendar: signing day and transfers32:10 – How universities are risking their financial future35:55 – Growing up as Joe Paterno’s son38:20 – Legacy, criticism, and honoring his father41:15 – What Jay hopes the future of the game looks like44:30 – Where to find Jay’s book46:20 – Final thoughts and wrap-upJimmy’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrjimmyrexJimmy’s TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mrjimmyrexJimmy’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mrjimmyrexSubscribe for more conversations with leaders in sports, business, and life.