In this episode of Breakthrough Stories, Matt and Brandon discuss if there is a difference between a legitimate reason, an alibi, and an excuse. Join the in depth discussion into how our minds can create and adapt our perception to keep us in comfort and out of growth. There is always a reason not to do hard things, or more people would do them. What is your reason?

Some people talk about toughness.
John Cantrell lives it.

In this raw and inspiring episode of Breakthrough Stories, Brandon and Matt sit down with Topeka’s own John “Iron Man” Cantrell to explore what it truly means to be relentless. From the ring to real life, John shares the battles that shaped him, the discipline that saved him, and the mindset that refuses to break — no matter the odds.

We dive into:

• John’s early struggles and the defining moments that forged his fire
• The mental conditioning behind a fighter’s mindset
• What “getting up one more time” looks like in real life
• The loneliness, sacrifice, and pressure that come with greatness
• Why pain can become your greatest teacher
• How to build the kind of resilience most people never reach

This isn’t just a boxing story — it’s a life story. A story about grit, redemption, discipline, and refusing to quit when everything says you should.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt stuck, or wondered how to push through… this episode will light a fire in you.

This is Relentless.

Most people go through life on autopilot, never realizing they’ve been trained to think, act, and respond in ways they didn’t choose.
In this episode of Breakthrough Stories, Brandon and Matt uncover the hidden conditioning that influences your beliefs, habits, relationships, and even your definition of success.

We explore:

• How your environment, family, culture, and experiences shape your behavior
• The subtle ways you’ve been conditioned without knowing it
• Why people repeat the same patterns — even when it hurts them
• The “lightbulb moment” when you finally see your conditioning for what it is
• How to break out of limiting cycles and create new, empowering patterns
• The mindset shift that puts you back in control

This episode challenges you to question what you’ve been taught, rethink what’s “normal,” and recognize the hidden forces that have guided your life so far.

Once you see your conditioning… you can never unsee it. And that’s where change begins.