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MTNTOUGH Podcast w/ Dustin Diefenderfer

Dustin Diefenderfer Founder and CEO of MTNTOUGH Fitness
Mental Toughness
Hunting
MTNTOUGH
Mental Health
Resilience
Fitness
Faith
Human Trafficking
Personal Growth
Entrepreneurship
Physical Fitness
Fatherhood
Nutrition
Bow Hunting
Parenting
Family
Covid-19
Expedition To Antarctica
Community Support
Masculinity

Welcome to The MTNTOUGH Podcast, hosted by Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, the #1 fitness app for the dedicated. In this podcast, we explore holistic physical, mental, and spiritual toughness through backcountry hunting, military, and mountain sports. Each episode offers practical tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories for hunters, first responders, and outdoor enthusiasts. Enhance... more

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Jake Harriman—Naval Academy grad, Force Recon Marine, Bronze Star, founder of Nuru International and The Brickyard (formerly More Perfect Union)—joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast on a simple fear: you can live a good life and still waste it. After years off... more

Get to know MTNTOUGH Coaches Dr. Nick Bechtold and Sarah Maschino as they open a new lab-side conversation: who they are, how they landed at MTNTOUGH, and how the programming actually gets built.

They cover the path from elite sheep-hunt training to... more

Mike Sarraille—former special operations leader, Chief Talent Officer at a veteran-owned company, and the man behind Fox Nation’s Final Flight: The Men of Extortion 17—joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast on what companies still get wrong about veteran talent,... more

Leif Babin, former Navy SEAL officer, Task Unit Bruiser platoon commander in Ramadi, and co-author of Extreme Ownership, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to talk leadership when the title, the body, and the plan get stripped away. He covers attitude as the... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Sarraille
Former Navy SEAL, veteran advocate, and founder of MTNTOUGH; executive in veteran placement and storytelling
MTNTOUGH; Fox Nation (documentaries)
Episode: Mike Sarraille: A Soldier Dies Twice | Brotherhood After the Teams | MTNPOD #186
Leif Babin
Former US Navy SEAL Officer, combat leader, New York Times bestselling author
Echelon Front; former Navy SEAL
Episode: Leif Babin: Extreme Ownership When You Can’t Control the Situation | MTNPOD #185
John Wayne Walding
Former Green Beret, Medal recipient, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur
Special Forces, Green Beret, business ventures
Episode: John Wayne Walding: What They Don't Tell You About Survival | MTNPOD #184
Jim Ramos
Best-selling author, speaker, founder of Men in the Arena, MTNTOUGH community contributor
Men in the Arena; MTNTOUGH
Episode: Jim Ramos: Why Men Never Talk About Marriage Until It’s on Fire | MTNPOD #183
Mitch Ammons
Elite marathoner, two-time US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, former addict in recovery
Bat City Track Club; Bear Performance Nutrition Athlete
Episode: Mitch Ammons: From Heroin Addiction to Elite Marathoner | MTNPOD #182
Jason Schlarb
Ultra runner, mountain adventurer, coach, Air Force veteran
Norta (athlete management); former Air Force officer
Episode: Jason Schlarb: Ultra Running, Anxiety & Finding Purpose in the Mountains | MTNPOD #181
Jeff Ozanne
Founder and CEO of Ambient Arms
Ambient Arms
Episode: Jeff Ozanne: Purpose, Perseverance, and the Firearms Industry | MTNPOD #180
Mark Moore
Bible teacher and New Testament scholar
Christ Church of the Valley, Arizona; former Ozark Christian College professor
Episode: Mark Moore: The Missing Messiah & Recovering Biblical Masculinity | MTNPOD #179
Cody Townsend
Mountain athlete, backcountry education advocate
The 50 project / backcountry education
Episode: Cody Townsend: The Moment I Realized My Ego Was Dangerous | MTNPOD #178

Host

Dustin Diefenderfer
Host of MTNTOUGH Podcast, MTNTOUGH founder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 617 ratings
  • Mountain Tough

    Not only are the work outs and training great, but the spiritual and mental toughness training is very inspiring and life changing,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rt9712
    United States4 months ago
  • A show worth studying like a text book.

    This show should be mandatory listening for anyone looking for a better path through modern life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sons of Thunder CMC
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!!

    You should have Chad Warren on as a guest. He has the take and read podcast. He is a pastor in Kalispell. Big time into Elk hunting and CrossFit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JL Oregon
    United States9 months ago
  • Christian values

    Thank you for including Christian values in your shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scootchieman
    United States9 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Absolutely amazing podcast! This is my favorite podcast, great content on making big changes to your life. I’ve also been doing mtn tough programming for a little over a year and it has changed my life! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattman315
    United States10 months ago

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The show blends tough training with faith, leadership, and real-world hunting stories, creating a motivating, no-excuses vibe.
Guests deliver actionable takeaways for fitness, mindset, and hunting culture, often tied to conservation and community.
Listeners praise the realism and practical advice, though some note heavy sponsor presence in episodes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fitness Lab Discussion | Coaches Sarah & Nick: How We Program MTNTOUGH + Your Questions
Q: Hey guys, I had a question about continuing on your program but geared towards building strength and speed for summer endurance races.
Continue with the minimal gear daily programs but be strategic: emphasize strength days, replace conditioning with runs as needed, and if necessary extend the program to fit endurance goals.
Mitch Ammons: From Heroin Addiction to Elite Marathoner | MTNPOD #182
Q: What was the turning point that led to sobriety and a change in identity?
A pivotal moment came after recognizing the need for real change, leading to sobriety around 2015; the commitment to 12-step programs and the decision to fully engage in treatment finally broke the pattern of relapses.
Mitch Ammons: From Heroin Addiction to Elite Marathoner | MTNPOD #182
Q: What started you down the path of actually using drugs, given your running background?
Mitch explains it began with a desire to fit in and belong, influenced by older peers in high school and an environment where partying and experimentation felt appealing; it escalated through adolescence and into early adulthood.
Jeff Ozanne: Purpose, Perseverance, and the Firearms Industry | MTNPOD #180
Q: What role does IP strategy play in Ambient's growth and in protecting your team and future innovations?
IP is foundational; a strong patent portfolio shields employees' livelihoods, enables scale, and deters copycats, which is crucial in a competitive outdoor and firearms market.
Jeff Ozanne: Purpose, Perseverance, and the Firearms Industry | MTNPOD #180
Q: Mixing faith with business and with ambient's purpose, how do you plan to integrate those values in day-to-day operations?
The approach is to build world-class products while staying true to Christian principles, relying on faith to guide decisions, protect employees, and driven by a long-term mission to expand impact rather than short-term gains.

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What is MTNTOUGH Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on holistic toughness across physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, with a strong focus on backcountry hunting, military prep, endurance sports, and high-performance outdoor lifestyles. Episodes frequently feature elite athletes, military veterans, conservation leaders, and industry-edge voices who share practical training methods, leadership insights, risk management, and ethical considerations for hunting and outdoor work. The show often blends fitness programming with faith, community, and mentorship, creating a distinctive ethos that appeals to men seeking discipline, purpose, and resilience in demanding environments. A notable strength is its hands-on approach, linking real-world stories to actionable training ... more

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1. Mike Sarraille
2. Leif Babin
3. John Wayne Walding
4. Jim Ramos
5. Mitch Ammons
6. Jason Schlarb
7. Jeff Ozanne
8. Mark Moore

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