The Eternal Optimist podcast

The Eternal Optimist

The ‘Eternal Optimist’ is the show for people who see the good in the world and want to make a positive difference in the lives of their families and communities! Twice a week Matt Drinkhahn will help you see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll start thinking bigger and playing offense in life more consistently. Every week you’ll hear inspiring stories from people who faced immense challenges and KEPT GOING.

The ‘Eternal Optimist’ is the show for people who see the good in the world and want to make a positive difference in the lives of their families and communities! Twice a week Matt Drinkhahn will help you see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll start thinking bigger and playing offense in life more consistently. Every week you’ll hear inspiring stories from people who faced immense challenges and KEPT GOING.

 

#261

(Replay) How Feedback, Jiu-Jitsu, and Plant-Based Living Changed Everything with Jason Bronstad

What happens when you lose 100 pounds, humble your ego on the jiu-jitsu mat, rebuild your ... more

12 Aug 2025

50 MINS

50:02

12 Aug 2025


#260

I Got Sober to Survive. I Stayed Sober to Lead with Damon Mitchell

When Damon Mitchell lost the ability to do a single pushup, it triggered a reckoning—not j... more

08 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:23

08 Aug 2025


#259

Beyond Networking: Daniel Andrews on Asking the Right Questions to Build Real Trust

Matt Drinkhahn sits down with longtime friend and business coach Daniel Patrick Andrews fo... more

25 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:23

25 Jul 2025


#258

It Costs Nothing to Be Polite: Lifting Others as You Rise with Dedric & Krystal

From chance gas station encounters to building an empire brick by brick, Dedric & Krystal ... more

15 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:10

15 Jul 2025


#257

(Replay) Building Strong Communities for the Future with Thomas Power

In this enlightening episode of the Eternal Optimist, Matt Drinkhahn sits down with Thomas... more

08 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:53

08 Jul 2025


#256

The Real Cost of “Making It” with Justin Williams

Justin Williams — founder of Millionaire University — reveals what really happens when you... more

01 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:51

01 Jul 2025


#255

You Don’t Need Funnels, Ads, or a Website to Make $1M – Crosspost Episode

What happens when you abandon the pitch, lead with vulnerability, and treat sales as a sac... more

24 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:10

24 Jun 2025


#254

What Happens When Leaders Finally Get Honest With Themselves with Dr. Michael Brabant

Matt Drinkhahn sits down with Dr. Michael Brabant—transformational psychologist, spiritual... more

17 Jun 2025

47 MINS

47:29

17 Jun 2025


#253

The Career-Crushing Identity Trap No One Talks About with Damon Lembi

What happens when your lifelong dream shatters at 22—and you’ve got no Plan B? In this raw... more

10 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:22

10 Jun 2025


#252

Why Hitting Rock Bottom Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me with Shawn Hoyt

Matt sits down with endurance athlete, Harvard-trained lawyer, and father of six, Shawn Ho... more

03 Jun 2025

48 MINS

48:23

03 Jun 2025


#251

Do THIS One Thing to Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging You with Mitch Weisburgh

Mitch Weisburgh shares how “mindshifting” isn't just a catchy term—it's a critical life sk... more

20 May 2025

39 MINS

39:14

20 May 2025


#250

Solving Big Problems Through Human Connection and Energy with Aidan Uttinger

What if the next global breakthrough in fighting poverty wasn’t a new policy or billion-do... more

13 May 2025

41 MINS

41:57

13 May 2025


#249

“Excuses Don’t Burn Calories”: A Veteran’s Journey From Darkness to Discipline with Brian Conwell

Matt sits down with Brian “Big Country” Cornwell—a decorated veteran, para-athlete, and fa... more

06 May 2025

29 MINS

29:27

06 May 2025


#248

Fleeing War, Building Dreams: Rukshana Triem’s Mission for Change

Matt sits down with the remarkable Rukshana Triem, founder of Firmina Foundation and Women... more

29 Apr 2025

36 MINS

36:39

29 Apr 2025


#247

Real Talk About Recovery: Jen Broxterman’s Playbook for Healing, Coaching, and Leadership

What happens when you’re given an 8% chance to live? In this powerful episode, Jen Broxter... more

22 Apr 2025

36 MINS

36:40

22 Apr 2025


#246

The First 15 Minutes That Changed Everything with Matt Scoletti

Matt Drinkhahn welcomes Matt Scoletti—a man whose story proves that rock bottom can become... more

15 Apr 2025

45 MINS

45:54

15 Apr 2025


#245

Transformation Obsessed: How to Reinvent Yourself from the Inside Out with Toyin Crandell

Matt sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Toyin... more

08 Apr 2025

50 MINS

50:24

08 Apr 2025


#244

Why Chaos Is a Gift: Chris Hillier on Gratitude, Business, and Growth

Matt sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning employee benefits consultant... more

01 Apr 2025

44 MINS

44:33

01 Apr 2025


#243

Why Humor Heals: Exploring Pain, Progress & Purpose with Nema Semnani

Matt sits down with storyteller, sales leader, and comedian Nema Semnani for a raw convers... more

25 Mar 2025

45 MINS

45:39

25 Mar 2025


#242

From Bankruptcy to Real Estate Success: Scott Krusemark’s Comeback Story

Scott Krusemark joins The Eternal Optimist to share his journey from IT consultant to real... more

18 Mar 2025

52 MINS

52:01

18 Mar 2025


#241

The Missing Secret from Think and Grow Rich with John Mitchell

John Mitchell shares the missing piece of Think and Grow Rich and how, at age 50, he reali... more

11 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:07

11 Mar 2025