
Playing Injured is the podcast for men who want to grow stronger in every area of life. Every man faces challenges, setbacks, and unseen battles, and how we respond defines the kind of men we become.
Hosted by Josh Dillingham and Mason Eddy, entrepreneurs and former collegiate athletes, Playing Injured ranks in the top 2% of podcasts globally with over 140 episodes.
Every man plays injured spiri... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 152 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | EducationMental HealthHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | ||||

We sit with coach and author John Geraghty to explore how identity, perspective, and progressive challenge build a flow-dominant life that feels meaningful and performs at a high level. We trade “image protection” for honest starting points, small da... more
We explore identity change through Dark Work, unconfident action, and the choice to set a scale that serves faith, family, and freedom. Anthony Trucks shares how to build proof-based confidence, access a “secret self,” and end suffering with decisive... more
If your life looks perfect on paper but feels strangely hollow, this conversation will hit home. We sit down with coach Ben Robbins, who rose fast in a global consultancy and realized the wins felt thinner with each promotion. Instead of doubling dow... more
The chase for status is loud. The quiet work of self-worth is louder. We sit down with midlife self-love coach Jonathan Ashley to unpack how men can build genuine confidence without the scoreboard—by caring for the “emotional six-year-old” inside, st... more
Want weight loss that actually lasts? We sit down with Dr. Pavy Cannall, a surgeon with nearly two decades of experience, to unpack why the breakthrough most people need isn’t a new meal plan—it’s a new mindset. From identity shifts to social pressur... more
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Want to be a guest on Playing Injured? Send Joshua Dillingham a message on PodMatch, here: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/playinginjured
What if your biggest breakthroughs aren’t blocked by willpower, but by old code running in the background? We sit down with hypnotherapist and NLP coach Matt Johnson to map the invisible forces that shape behavior—childhood imprints, nervous system a... more
Josh does a great job pulling in a variety of voices and experiences. I appreciate the work he’s doing on this show.
Josh was an energetic and great host who let me tell my story, some of it humorous and some of it serious and he made it fun and easy. I hope his audience liked it and his podcast keeps growing.
Josh is an amazing interviewer. I think every young man looking to improve himself by learning from mentors should listen to this podcast. I take tons of notes every episode, as this podcast is loaded with nuggets!
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Playing Injured, and I can honestly say Josh was one of the most thoughtful hosts I’ve worked with. He asked insightful, thought-provoking questions that made the conversation flow effortlessly—like catching up with an old friend. His warmth and curiosity created a space where honesty came naturally.
I was honored to be on Josh’s podcast to share my memoir Two Feet In. Josh was a great host who had me laughing while sharing my story and lessons learned. His relaxed interview style brings out the best in his podcasts. He asks thoughtful and inspiring questions to show his listeners how they too can play injured. Keep up the great stories Josh!
Josh is a beauty! Great questions, conversations and guests. Keep being awesome Josh!
Playing Injured, hosted by Josh Dillingham, is an absolute must-listen for anyone looking to find strength and inspiration in the face of adversity. He masterfully brings to life the stories of individuals who have triumphed over their challenges, showing us that it's not just athletes who play injured. The show's diverse range of guests, including the likes of Evan Carmichael, Anthony Trucks, Eric Edmeades, Mark Metry, and Jevon Carter, provides a rich tapestry of experiences and insights. Each... more
Love the style of the show, great insights and conversations.
I am so glad I came across this show! I’ve taken so many actionable and practical nuggets of advice to implement. Love tuning in!
As I listen to the different episodes , they are all inspiring. Josh thanks for having a genuine huge heart that love helping others.
The universe have some wonderful things in store for you.
Keep going despite the adversities you may encounter in your life.
Be encourage why you encourage others.
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I’ve listened to a bunch of episodes of playing injured and have had Josh as a guest on my own podcast. The dude is an incredible speaker and is really easy to listen to, plus the content is incredible and really inspiring.
I appreciate Josh’s willingness to be real and vulnerable and think he’s doing a lot of good for this world. Anyone and everyone will really benefit from the content
This podcast is for anyone, whether you’re an athlete or not. We all know what it feels like to go through tremendous challenges and adversity, and sometimes we need someone to model resilience for us. This show is that! Inspiring and educational at the same time.
Really enjoying this podcast, so many takeaways that transcends sports and can be utilized in every day life! Josh has such great energy and you can tell he does his research on each guest ahead of time which helps tell their story. Awesome insights in each episode - I highly recommend! 100% !!
Josh has a gift. He helps his guests feel at ease and the conversation flows. Inspiring conversation and motivation if you’re looking for connection or if you’re struggling with obstacles or adversity.
Josh is a sincere and genuinely funny guy. You can tell from his reactions and line of questioning that he is personally interested in his guests and what he can learn from them, not just in putting on a show.









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