Podcasts by Tackling Life
Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.
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Ep 99: Tackling Fear from 2018-02-16T21:16:20
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to this week's tragic school shooting in Florida. Dr. Conte talks about how people respond to fear with anger, so when we can snap out of anger we can get out of a place o...
ListenEp 98: Tackling Your Legacy from 2018-02-09T23:34:42
Hear more riveting stories from Ray's career and from when he got the official word that he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on the first ballot. Ray talks about how preparation and effort ar...
ListenENCORE: Tackling the Haters from 2018-02-02T17:43
The psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
ListenEp 97: Fan Friday from 2018-01-26T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte share an inspiring listener story about how to be grateful for what you have and to not judge others. They also have advice for listener Melissa whose 15-year-old son stays in fro...
ListenEp 96: The Knock on the Door from 2018-01-23T15:42:31
Hear more of Ray's legendary football stories as we lead up to his induction to the NFL Hall of Fame. Also, hear his poignant definition of "success." And Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to stop b...
ListenEp 95: Fan Friday -- Tackling Leadership from 2018-01-19T21:07
Fan Friday is back! Ray and Dr. Conte field a question from listener Kenny, a young baseball coach. He asks how he can establish himself as a trusted leader. The guys also have poignant advice for ...
ListenEp 94: The Shoestring Perspective from 2018-01-15T22:15
Hear amazing, true-life stories from Ray's football career as he reminisces about his journey to the NFL Hall of Fame. Discover one of the origins of his quest for greatness. Learn the value of bal...
ListenEp 93: The Power of Words from 2018-01-09T17:38
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to be in control and not be a puppet by reacting to other people's words. They also talk about Ray's ride to the NFL Hall of Fame and they reflect on his career. Le...
ListenENCORE: Tackling Anxiety from 2017-12-25T13:00
Ray and Dr. Conte detail the three primary sources of anxiety, and what we must do internally to stop external reactions. Dr. Conte says life is an adventure, and nobody wants to watch an adventure...
ListenEp 92: Ray's Journey to the NFL Hall of Fame from 2017-12-18T21:39:22
Dr. Conte talks with Ray about the journey that led to the NFL Hall of Fame. It illustrates that who you are is in fact what you are willing to chase, and that how you endure your losses and failur...
ListenENCORE: Controlling Your Energy from 2017-12-15T17:01:04
Energy always matters. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to control your energy to make sure it always works for you, and not against you. Plus they talk about how to stop other people from controll...
ListenEp 91: Tackling Space with Astronaut Reid Wiseman from 2017-12-04T21:13:29
Ray and Dr. Conte are joined by Astronaut Reid Wiseman with riveting stories of his six months in space and what it took to get there. Wiseman is a true-life illustration of many of the themes of t...
ListenENCORE: Tackling Getting Moving from 2017-12-01T20:55:16
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to channel anger and other emotions into taking action. Ray says that if you don't challenge yourself every day, you're on cruise control and you'll lose control. H...
ListenEp 90: Visualizing Your Future from 2017-11-20T21:05:45
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the importance of having a plan for life, and regularly visualizing that plan. They also talk about the transformational effects of doing good things for people; being ...
ListenEp 89: Tackling Relationships from 2017-11-14T17:32:44
Take Ray and Dr. Conte's 30-day challenge to make your relationships better. The next several episodes will go in-depth on all aspects of relationships. On this episode, they talk about the power o...
ListenENCORE: Tackling the Alpha-Male from 2017-11-08T16:46:38
What does it mean to be an "alpha-male?" How do you know if you're an alpha male? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the one key characteristic all alpha-males have. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
ListenEp 88: Hitting the Reset Button from 2017-10-31T16:30:53
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to pursue your passion, have no regrets, and change course when necessary. They also have an inside look at the top performers in the NFL. Learn more about your ad ...
ListenENCORE: Connecting Mind, Body and Soul from 2017-10-27T16:06:15
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can fully engage and what it means to not cheat yourself; how everything leads up to everything else. Plus hear how Ray successfully tackled stuttering in his y...
ListenEp 87: Leaders Inspiring Leaders with Phyllis Newhouse from 2017-10-17T16:10:23
Ray and Dr. Conte welcome Phyllis Newhouse, President of Leadership Inspiration Talks (LITalks.com). Her personal story is as uplifting and inspiring as her achievements. Born in North Carolina, on...
ListenEp 86: Show Me Your Works from 2017-10-09T23:58
You can't hide from your character. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about when fans feel the freedom to say whatever they want no matter how vile, uncivil or ignorant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
ListenEp 85: Tragedy in Las Vegas from 2017-10-02T15:16:30
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to last night's horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ListenEp 84: Fan Friday - Humility in Action from 2017-09-29T22:54:39
Ray and Dr. Conte have a powerful reaction to a listener email from Brent about making judgments but being receptive enough to open your heart to the possibility of being wrong. And they respond to...
ListenEp 83: Getting Back to Peace from 2017-09-26T00:34:39
Ray Lewis reveals why he knelt for the anthem at the Ravens game yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ListenEp: 82: Mastering Your Craft from 2017-09-23T14:16:14
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Winston about how to use sports stats to improve your game. And they answer a listener question from John about how successful leaders use time in ...
ListenEp 81: Bouncing Back from 2017-09-18T17:16:08
Ray and Dr. Conte have advice on how to not let losses or failures define you, and how to never look back and keep moving forward. They also have a laugh-out-loud method for dealing with pain. Plus...
ListenEp 80: Fighting For Your Joy from 2017-09-17T01:11:08
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Robin about pushing through pain. And they respond to a listener email from Matthew about how to deal with negative and toxic people. Learn more a...
ListenENCORE: Tackling the Stories We Tell Ourselves from 2017-09-11T10:00
The story you tell yourself dictates how you approach the world. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can write your own story to match your vision and imagination, instead of a story that blocks y...
ListenENCORE: Fan Friday -- Tackling Listener Email from 2017-09-09T01:13:10
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to some listener email, including a moving message from Ali, a listener on the tiny Middle Eastern island of Bahrain where American football is non-existent. On this episo...
ListenENCORE: Monte Sanders Tackles Mind, Body and Spirit from 2017-09-04T10:00
Meet the man behind Ray's legendary workouts, Monte Sanders, a highly sought after celebrity fitness trainer and expert. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Ray's fitness regime. Monte, Ray, and ...
ListenEP 79: Fan Friday -- Reaching Greatness from 2017-09-01T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte preview the Florida State v. Alabama game, and they answer a listener question from Matthew about what books have influenced their lives. Then Ray has specific advice on reaching ...
ListenEp 78: The Keys to Changing Your Life from 2017-08-29T19:43:40
Ray and Dr. Conte do a debrief on the Mayweather v. McGregor fight and uses that as an analogy for overall performance in life. They cover everything from mastery to mindful eating and focusing on ...
ListenEp 77: Fan Friday -- Tackling Peace from 2017-08-25T17:42:59
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Casey with tips and techniques for calming down, maintaining a level head and control over yourself. And they answer a listener question from Dusea...
ListenEp 76: Tackling Transitions from 2017-08-21T16:58
Ray and Dr. Conte do a deep dive on life's transitions. "Preparation doesn't start the night before," says Ray. You have to set your ego aside and ask questions. They also talk about transitioning ...
ListenEp 75: Fan Friday -- Tackling the Goal of Life from 2017-08-18T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Omar on the important difference between detours and distractions. They also answer a listener question from Isaac on how to move past negative exp...
ListenEp 74: Tackling Gossip from 2017-08-14T16:22:21
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to lead people into deeper things instead of just talking about people, and how to live a deeper life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
ListenEp 73: Fan Friday - Tackling Marriage from 2017-08-11T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Jessica. She is separated from her husband because he's very angry. She and her kids don't want to be around him because all he does is yell at the...
ListenEp 72: Tackling Parenting from 2017-08-07T17:30:40
Hear Dr. Conte's four Cs of parenting and 10 ways to discipline your child. Ray talks about how he applies these principles to his own kids, and how to apply them to leadership in other contexts. A...
ListenEp 71: Fan Friday -- Tackling Fighting from 2017-08-04T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener question from Chris. He asks how to deal with negative people at work. Ray has some interesting locker room stories that illustrate his "rule of life:" You w...
ListenEp 70: Tackling Momentum from 2017-07-31T18:16:28
Ray and Dr. Conte give their definition of momentum and talk about how you can achieve it and capitalize on it; how YOU can dictate the moment. Ray's got some great real life examples from football...
ListenEp 69: Tackling Leadership from 2017-07-24T20:39:41
Ray and Dr. Conte define leadership and illustrate how you can be the best leader you can be in all aspects of life, sports, family, business, etc. They talk about how to lead by example, take owne...
ListenEp 68: Tackling Encouragement from 2017-07-17T19:53:47
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the power of encouragement over criticism. Ray has a moving story from when the Ravens lost the AFC Championship to New England in 2011 that illustrates the point that ...
ListenEp 67: Understanding Your Power from 2017-07-10T20:34:52
"With great power comes great responsibility." Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can define and find your power - how to use the gifts you've been given to impact the world! They also talk about...
ListenENCORE: Damon Dash Tackles the World of Business from 2017-07-03T15:26
Damon Dash takes a few minutes away from the set of his new movie, The List, to talk about how he conquered the music, fashion, movie and streaming industries; how he made the choice to not be invo...
ListenEp 66: Tackling Rivalry - Ravens v. Steelers from 2017-07-01T21:31
Ray and Dr. Conte talk rivalry, and Ray says what he really thought of Ben Rothlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ListenEp 65: Tackling Gratitude from 2017-06-27T13:48:25
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can be grateful for everything in your life, not just the good stuff, but also the obstacles and challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
ListenEp 64: Tackling Weight Loss from 2017-06-23T23:32:45
As Dr. Conte embarks on a weight loss regimen, don't miss the wise advice Ray gives him. It applies to us all, in all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
ListenEp 63: Tackling Your Weaknesses from 2017-06-20T17:23:16
Ray and Dr. Conte start with a segment on fatherhood, the importance of expressing your love and approval to your kids, and to make sure you're the man your kids need you to be. Then they switch ge...
ListenEp 62: Fan Friday - Tackling Jealousy from 2017-06-16T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a question from Kevin, a 17-year-old, about how to stay strong for himself and his sister during their parents' divorce. They also have advice on jealousy for Jim who says ...
ListenEp 61: Tackling Your Foundation from 2017-06-12T21:25
What really roots you in your life? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to find your foundation. The key is being accountable to yourself and to strive every day to get better. Learn more about your a...
ListenEp 60: Fan Friday- Tackling Bullying from 2017-06-09T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question about how to keep your temper and not lash out. Ray talks about self-control and how to keep it in check. Dr. Conte talks about making sure you deal wit...
ListenEp 59: Tackling Conflict Resolution from 2017-06-05T21:30:14
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about why some people are prone to conflict and they have specific advice on how not to get sucked into other people's crises. Dr. Conte also offers specific steps on how to ...
ListenEp 58: Fan Friday - Mangoes and Pecans from 2017-06-02T22:46
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Brad. He asks what they would tell a player that doesn't believe in his coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ListenEp 57: Achieving Mastery from 2017-05-31T15:57:15
Ray and Dr. Conte have specific steps on how to master whatever you want to achieve in life. They talk about the value of consistent practice, and the value of chasing failure. Learn more about you...
ListenEp 56: Fan Friday - Tackling Tourette's from 2017-05-26T22:19:44
Ray and Dr. Conte address an email from Calum about living with Tourette's and the lessons from that experience that apply to all of us. They also take a call from Bradley that highlights the benef...
ListenENCORE: Secretary John Wetzel Tackles Criminal Justice Reform from 2017-05-22T16:10
As a follow-up to our two-part episode recorded in Graterford Maximum Security Prison, please enjoy this encore of our January episode where Ray and Dr. Conte were joined by the Secretary of the Pe...
ListenEp 55: Tackling Redemption, Part 2 from 2017-05-15T10:00
This is the conclusion of a special two-part edition of Tackling Life, recorded inside Pennsylvania’s Graterford Maximum Security Prison on April 27. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte were joined b...
ListenEp 54: Tackling Mothers Day from 2017-05-13T14:14:05
Dr. Conte honors the life of Michael Jackson, former Ravens Wide Receiver and a close friend of Ray who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning. Dr. Conte also gives his insig...
ListenEp 53: Tackling Redemption, Part 1 from 2017-05-08T10:00
This is a special edition of Tackling Life, recorded inside Pennsylvania’s Graterford Maximum Security Prison on April 27. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte were joined by Secretary John Wetzel of ...
ListenEp 52: Fan Friday - Tackling College Recruitment from 2017-05-05T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Killy, a youth basketball coach whose personality and approach to coaching doesn't fit the prototypical loud motivator. Killy asks, "how can I moti...
ListenEp 51: Thinking Bigger from 2017-05-01T18:49:12
Ray and Dr. Conte unpack the famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote, "great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." They have some practical advice on how to think b...
ListenEp 50: Fan Friday - Tackling Silos from 2017-04-28T21:04:44
Ray and Dr. Conte preview their prison episode which was recorded yesterday at Graterford Maximum Security Prison in Pennsylvania and will be released on May 8. They also answered a listener questi...
ListenEp 49: Tackling The Haters from 2017-04-24T18:32:22
The psychology of external control v. internal control: how to take control of your life internally and not let the external world have control over you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
ListenEp 48: Fan Friday - Buckle Up! from 2017-04-21T20:23
Ray and Dr. Conte have a passionate response to a listener question about how to determine when you're on the wrong path and it's time to make a change. Have tissues ready because Ray has an unforg...
ListenEp 47: Tackling Anxiety from 2017-04-18T16:30
Ray and Dr. Conte detail the three primary sources of anxiety, and what we must do internally to stop external reactions. Dr. Conte says life is an adventure, and nobody wants to watch an adventure...
ListenEp 46: Fan Friday -- Tackling Leadership from 2017-04-14T23:23:06
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Mike Jordan, a 4th-grade teacher from Washington, D.C. How do you recognize if you are a leader, and how do you positively impact as many lives as...
ListenEp 45: Simply Happy with Amy Newmark from 2017-04-10T21:05
Ray and Dr. Conte welcome Amy Newmark, Author, Editor-In-Chief, and Publisher of the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series to talk about her latest book, "Simply Happy." They discuss the vit...
ListenEp 44: BREAKING NEWS SPECIAL EDITION: Russell Westbrook Sets NBA Record from 2017-04-10T19:46
Ray and Dr. Conte produce a special episode to cover and congratulate Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook who has broken Oscar Robertson's triple-doubles record with his 42nd of the season...
ListenEp 43: Fan Friday -- Finding Your Swagger from 2017-04-07T21:16:01
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to several listener emails and calls, answering questions about sacrifice in relationships, A.D.D., and confidence. Ray explains how to find your swagger, and how to take ...
ListenEp 42: Controlling Your Energy from 2017-04-03T20:49
Energy always matters. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to control your energy to make sure it always works for you, and not against you. Plus they talk about how to stop other people from controll...
ListenEp 41: Tackling Provocation from 2017-04-01T19:53:13
Ray and Dr. Conte answer several listener questions, including one from Jake in Sheffield, England about how to maintain calmness when someone is trying to provoke you. Learn more about your ad cho...
ListenEp 40: Tackling Getting Moving from 2017-03-27T22:08:42
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to channel anger and other emotions into taking action. Ray says that if you don't challenge yourself every day, you're on cruise control and you'll lose control. H...
ListenEp 39: Fan Friday -- Tackling Failure from 2017-03-24T10:00
Ray delivers an inspirational message to a listener in Texas, Cade Mendoza, about where he finds his drive. Ray and Dr. Conte also talk about embracing your failures and learning from them. You onl...
ListenEp 38: Tackling the Alpha-Male from 2017-03-20T19:55
What does it mean to be an "alpha-male?" How do you know if you're an alpha male? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the one key characteristic all alpha-males have. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
ListenEp 37: Fan Friday - Tackling Listener Questions from 2017-03-18T00:11:22
Ray and Dr. Conte answer listener questions. They respond to a nurse who asks about how to take care of yourself in adverse and challenging circumstances. They have advice for a college football pl...
ListenEp 36: Tackling Social Media from 2017-03-13T19:11:35
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how everything captured online about you won't ever be removed. We have to be mindful that we're always under the microscope. And, more importantly, people are always l...
ListenEp 35: Fun Friday - Meat in a Bowl from 2017-03-10T11:00
Dr. Conte gets a big surprise when he tries to test Ray's motivational skills. Plus the guys answer a listener question from Tracy about the benefits of discomfort and seizing opportunities. Learn ...
ListenEp 34: Connecting Mind, Body and Soul from 2017-03-07T18:10:12
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can fully engage and what it means to not cheat yourself; how everything leads up to everything else. Plus hear how Ray successfully tackled stuttering in his y...
ListenEp 33: Fan Friday - Tackling Weaknesses from 2017-03-03T18:51:13
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener email from Cork, Ireland about nervousness and anxiety. They talk about how You can be in control of You; what happens to your mind before you get to perform...
ListenEp 32: Tackling the Stories We Tell Ourselves from 2017-02-27T22:14
The story you tell yourself dictates how you approach the world. Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can write your own story to match your vision and imagination, instead of a story that blocks y...
ListenEp 31: Fan Friday -- Tackling Patience from 2017-02-24T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte answer a question submitted by Mike about how to release tension under pressure both physically and mentally. They also answer Robbie from the UK about how to teach patience to th...
ListenEp 30: Tackling Toxic Relationship Habits from 2017-02-21T17:23
Dr. Conte details seven deadly relationship habits; the habits that destroy relationships. Ray relates them to both intimate relationships and team sports. Plus Ray reveals what all seven have in c...
ListenEp 29: Fan Friday -- Tackling Listener Email from 2017-02-17T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to some listener email, including a moving message from Ali, a listener on the tiny Middle Eastern island of Bahrain where American football is non-existent. On this episo...
ListenEp 28: Tackling Humility from 2017-02-13T18:44:54
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to teach your children humility and why it's so important. They also explain why people are able to trick themselves into believing whatever they want. And they rev...
ListenEp 27: Tackling Rhythm from 2017-02-10T19:45:10
Ray and Dr. Conte begin with some heartwarming thoughts on fatherhood. Ray talks about how he copes when he watches his kids compete, and how he deals with their referees. And we meet Dr. Conte's l...
ListenEp 26: Tackling Super Bowl LI from 2017-02-08T02:40:08
Ray and Dr. Conte have a passionate and uniquely insightful recap and analysis of the Super Bowl. Ray explains what shifted in the fourth quarter. And he reveals why Tom Brady is the best quarterba...
ListenEp 25: Tackling Super Bowl Weekend from 2017-02-04T15:13:52
Ray describes what it was like to prepare for the Super Bowl as a player, and now as a part of the media coverage. Ray and Dr. Conte have specific tips on how to stay focused and tune out the noise...
ListenEp 24: Tackling Role Modeling from 2017-01-31T03:51
Ray and Dr. Conte talk about young NFL player's influence in the world, and how that parallels your influence on kids. We have to be mindful we are constantly role modeling our behavior for young p...
ListenEp. 23: Tackling the Pro Bowl (and much more!) from 2017-01-27T21:47:29
Ray and Dr. Conte go deep, using the Pro Bowl to exemplify effective communication and leadership. You'll also hear where Ray says confidence comes from, and how fear breeds confidence. Plus Dr. Co...
ListenEp 22: Tackling Super Bowl Preparation from 2017-01-24T04:36:41
If you've ever put on a football jersey, you need to hear Ray's key to success in Football. Plus Dr. Conte asks Ray what it's like to get ready to play in the Super Bowl. Ray reveals where the you...
ListenEp 21: Tackling Good Decisions from 2017-01-20T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte offer actionable advice on how to make good decisions. They discuss questioning your beliefs instead of blindly following. They talk about how your environment influences your dec...
ListenEp 20: Tackling the NFL Playoffs from 2017-01-16T22:11
Ray and Dr. Conte have insight and analysis of last Sunday's NFL playoff games and a preview of the upcoming games. Plus Ray sounds off on Tom Brady, as well as Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh S...
ListenEp 19: Monte Sanders Tackles Mind, Body and Spirit from 2017-01-13T11:00
Meet the man behind Ray's legendary workouts, Monte Sanders, a highly sought after celebrity fitness trainer and expert. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Ray's fitness regime. Monte, Ray, and ...
ListenEp 18: Lewis Howes Tackles Inner Suffering from 2017-01-09T17:00:30
Ray and Dr. Conte welcome Lewis Howes to today's episode. Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance bus...
ListenEpisode 17: Secretary John Wetzel Tackles Criminal Justice Reform from 2017-01-06T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte are joined by the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, John E. Wetzel, who is widely recognized as one of the thought leaders in corrections today. They have a...
ListenEpisode 16: Tackling Awareness from 2017-01-02T11:00
Your legacy will be defined by your actions, not your talent. Ray and Dr. Conte offer specific advice on how you can create your legacy by adopting true humility, and they reveal the one person you...
ListenENCORE: Olympic Silver Medalist Sara McMann from 2016-12-30T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte talk to Sara McMann, mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler. She is the first American woman in history to receive a silver medal in Olympic wrestling. She reveals how s...
ListenEpisode 15: Tackling Football from 2016-12-26T11:00
Dr. Conte goes inside the mind of Ray Lewis and finds some of the most fun and insightful stuff you'll ever hear about football. Ray talks about how the NFL has changed over the years and what it t...
ListenEpisode 14: Tackling Everyday Motivation from 2016-12-20T02:27
Ray and Dr. Conte talk passionately about self-motivation from their own life experience. They tell riveting, and sometimes hilarious, personal stories. They explain the difference between distract...
ListenEpisode 13: Tackling Loyalty from 2016-12-16T11:00
When should you be loyal and when should you be mindful of doing the right thing? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the importance of loyalty and how loyalty defines what true character is. But sometime...
ListenEpisode 12: Ziggy Marley Tackles Love and Food from 2016-12-12T23:55:17
Seven-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer, Ziggy Marley joins Ray and Dr. Conte for an uplifting and enlightening message of binding each other through l...
ListenEpisode 11: Tackling Work Ethic from 2016-12-09T16:39:37
How did Ray Lewis play at the highest level in the NFL for 17 years when most players last only three? Ray attributes his longevity to his work ethic. Ray and Dr. Conte detail a specific method on ...
ListenEpisode 10: Tackling Your Questions from 2016-12-05T22:35
Ray and Dr. Conte answer some of your questions submitted at TacklingLifePodcast.com. Ray reveals his own definition of motivation and he describes how he maintains it consistently. He comments on ...
ListenEpisode 9: Sara McMann Tackles Confidence and Athletic Performance from 2016-12-01T19:34
Ray and Dr. Conte talk to Sara McMann, mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler. She is the first American woman in history to receive a silver medal in Olympic wrestling. She reveals how s...
ListenEpisode 8: Tackling Violence and Insensitivity in Our Society from 2016-11-28T19:58:02
Ray and Dr. Conte react to the tragic shooting at Ohio State, and the huge proliferation of mass shootings overall. Do violent video games contribute to the situation? They also react to the booing...
ListenEpisode 7: Tackling Thanksgiving from 2016-11-23T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte have a preview of and predictions for all the upcoming holiday weekend sports, including the "rivalry of all rivalries," Florida v. Florida State. Plus Ray's philosophy on holiday...
ListenEpisode 6: Damon Dash Tackles The World of Business from 2016-11-21T23:50
Damon Dash takes a few minutes away from the set of his new movie, The List, to talk about how he conquered the music, fashion, movie and streaming industries; how he made the choice to not be invo...
ListenEpisode 5: Tackling Negativity Plus Weekend Sports Preview from 2016-11-18T07:00
Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener question with specific, powerful solutions for handling negativity and haters in your life. They also have a preview of all of the games coming up this weeke...
ListenEpisode 4: Tackling Transitions from 2016-11-14T23:11:40
Ray and Dr. Conte answer listener questions, including one about how to transition out of something you love and finding new passions. Submit your questions for future episodes at the Tackling Life...
ListenEpisode 3: Tackling Motivation from 2016-11-11T11:00
Ray and Dr. Conte have specific advice and compelling stories on how to find out what inspires you to keep going every day, and how to motivate others and find the best inside of them. Learn more ...
ListenEpisode 2: ACC Player of the Year James Conner Tackles Cancer from 2016-11-11T10:00
Ray and Dr. Conte welcome a special guest, 2014 ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year -- all-American running back from the University of Pittsburgh, James Conner. He had plans to...
ListenEpisode 1: Tackling Life from 2016-11-11T09:00
NFL legend Ray Lewis teams up with renowned anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte for this all-new motivational podcast. Lewis and Dr. Conte help you "tackle life" through the lessons of ...
ListenEpisode 0: Introducing Tackling Life from 2016-11-03T20:09
NFL football legend Ray Lewis teams up with renowned anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte for an all-new podcast that tackles life through the lessons of sports. Learn more about your ad...
ListenEpisode 0: Introducing Tackling Life from 2016-11-03T20:09
NFL football legend Ray Lewis teams up with renowned anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte for an all-new podcast that tackles life through the lessons of sports. Learn more about your ad...
ListenEpisode 0: Introducing Tackling Life from 2016-11-03T20:09
NFL football legend Ray Lewis teams up with renowned anger management specialist Dr. Christian Conte for an all-new podcast that tackles life through the lessons of sports. Learn more about your ad...
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