• Episode 410 - Guest: Rick Sessinghaus – Performance Coach | Founder of FLOWCODE
    Apr 30 2026

    In this high-performance episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Rick Sessinghaus, one of the most respected performance coaches in golf and leadership.

    Rick is the creator of FLOWCODE, a transformational performance system designed to help athletes and executives unlock clarity, confidence, and flow under pressure. He has coached a two-time major champion, Collin Morikawa, since he was just eight years old—and was there for the final round when Morikawa won his first major. He’s also spent a decade coaching more than 90 athletes in the Special Olympics, demonstrating that performance excellence is about mindset, not just mechanics.

    But Rick’s story isn’t just about championships—it’s about setbacks.

    He opens up about choking during his own attempt to make his college golf team and how that failure shaped the foundation of his coaching philosophy. He shares lessons from failed business ventures, personal disappointments, and how those moments forged resilience, emotional intelligence, and long-term success.

    This episode dives deep into performance psychology, failure as fuel, and how leaders can enter the “flow state” when it matters most.

    If you’re an athlete, executive, or high performer looking to elevate your mindset and operate at your peak, this conversation delivers.

    🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms
    🌐 Learn more about Rick and FLOWCODE

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    30 mins
  • Episode 409 - Ownership – “Lead your life by standing accountable for every step.”
    Apr 23 2026

    These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob break down the core principles from the book Forged in the Fires: The Seven Catalysts to Accelerate Your Potential.

    The Seven Catalysts are not theory—they are lived, tested, and forged through adversity:

    • Passion
    • Ownership
    • Decisions
    • Emotional Control
    • Resilience
    • Faith Over Fear
    • Mental Strength

    In this series, Fireman Rob dives deep into each catalyst—sharing personal stories from the fireground, military service, endurance racing, leadership, and life. These episodes are about more than motivation. They are about building the internal framework required to lead, endure, and rise when pressure hits.

    You will learn how to take ownership of your life, control your emotional responses, make intentional decisions, and choose faith over fear—especially when circumstances try to break you.

    If you want to accelerate your growth, strengthen your leadership, and develop unshakable mental toughness, this series gives you the blueprint.

    📖 Get the book:
    Forged in the Fires: The Seven Catalysts to Accelerate Your Potential
    https://www.amazon.com/Forged-Fires-Catalysts-Accelerate-Potential/dp/1951028368

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    3 mins
  • Episode 408 - Guest: Sandy Cohan – Transformational Coach | Speaker | Personal Development Leader
    Apr 16 2026

    In this impactful episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Sandy Cohan, a transformational coach, speaker, and the founder of Mental Edge Hockey.

    Sandy’s work centers around building mental toughness, emotional resilience, and intentional leadership—both on and off the ice. Through her coaching and performance development programs, she helps athletes, leaders, and high performers strengthen their mindset so they can compete, lead, and live at a higher level.

    In this conversation, Sandy shares her journey into personal development and performance psychology, the importance of self-awareness in high-pressure environments, and how mastering your mental edge can unlock confidence and consistency. Whether you’re an athlete, executive, or someone simply striving to grow, this episode delivers practical tools and powerful perspective shifts.

    This is a conversation about discipline, clarity, and developing the inner strength required to win—long before the game ever starts.


    🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms
    🌐 Learn more at sandycohan.com

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    27 mins
  • Episode 407 - Keep Moving – “Transform what you love into consistent action.”
    Apr 9 2026

    These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob break down the core principles from the book Forged in the Fires: The Seven Catalysts to Accelerate Your Potential.

    The Seven Catalysts are not theory—they are lived, tested, and forged through adversity:

    • Passion
    • Ownership
    • Decisions
    • Emotional Control
    • Resilience
    • Faith Over Fear
    • Mental Strength

    In this series, Fireman Rob dives deep into each catalyst—sharing personal stories from the fireground, military service, endurance racing, leadership, and life. These episodes are about more than motivation. They are about building the internal framework required to lead, endure, and rise when pressure hits.

    You will learn how to take ownership of your life, control your emotional responses, make intentional decisions, and choose faith over fear—especially when circumstances try to break you.

    If you want to accelerate your growth, strengthen your leadership, and develop unshakable mental toughness, this series gives you the blueprint.

    📖 Get the book:
    Forged in the Fires: The Seven Catalysts to Accelerate Your Potential
    https://www.amazon.com/Forged-Fires-Catalysts-Accelerate-Potential/dp/1951028368

    🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms

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    3 mins
  • Episode 406 - Guest: Meredith Alexander – Speaker | Coach | Leadership & Personal Growth Strategist
    Apr 2 2026

    In this powerful episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Meredith Alexander, a dynamic speaker and coach dedicated to helping individuals and leaders step into their fullest potential.

    Meredith’s work centers on clarity, courage, and conscious leadership. She shares insights on breaking through internal barriers, overcoming self-doubt, and aligning your actions with your deeper purpose. With a grounded yet energizing approach, Meredith explains how true growth starts from within—and how intentional mindset shifts can transform both your personal life and professional impact.

    This conversation dives into resilience, identity, and what it really means to show up authentically in leadership and in life. If you’re ready to challenge limiting beliefs and lead with greater confidence and clarity, this episode will push you forward.

    🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms
    🌐 Learn more at meridithalexander.com

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    40 mins
  • Episode 405 - Forward Anyway – “One step forward counts, no matter how heavy.”
    Mar 26 2026

    These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob dive deeper into the heart behind the book F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows.

    This isn’t polished. It isn’t filtered. And it isn’t about pretending everything is fine.

    These episodes explore the real struggles many of us face—mental health battles, trauma, identity loss, divorce, career setbacks, physical pain, and the silent weight first responders, veterans, leaders, and everyday people carry. Each conversation breaks down themes from the book and connects them to practical mindset shifts, resilience tools, and honest reflection.

    The message is simple:

    Pain is real.
    Struggle is part of the journey.
    But it is not the end of your story.

    These episodes are about choosing to fight forward—even when you feel f@ked up. They’re about acknowledging the darkness while building the strength to create a better tomorrow.

    📖 Get the book:
    F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows
    https://www.amazon.com/ked-Yet-Fighting-Tomorrows-Firefighter/dp/B0FP8ZZMXM/

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    3 mins
  • Episode 404 - Guest: David Prosper – The Clarity Guy™ | Founder Clarity Strategist | Author
    Mar 19 2026

    In this transformative episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with David Prosper, known as The Clarity Guy™—a trusted advisor helping founders break free from the Default Loop™ of overthinking, reacting, and second-guessing.

    For more than a decade, David has helped founders and leaders stop chasing more tactics and start building from clarity. He shares how most high performers don’t need another strategy—they need alignment. They need to know who they are, what truly matters, and what their next right step is.

    David opens up about his own journey—achieving external success while internally feeling stuck—and how discovering clarity changed everything. He dives into his proven frameworks, including The Clarity Archetype™ and Clarity Compass Assessment™, and explains how identity, neuroscience, and intentional systems design help leaders move forward with purpose and momentum.

    This episode is about designing your life and business on purpose—not by default.

    If you’re a founder, leader, or high achiever feeling the weight of too many decisions and not enough direction, this conversation will sharpen your focus and help you move with confidence.

    🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms
    Learn more at davidbprosper.com

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    30 mins
  • Episode 403 - Progress Hurts – “Growth cuts deep before it heals strong.”
    Mar 12 2026

    These special episodes of the Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob dive deeper into the heart behind the book F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows.

    This isn’t polished. It isn’t filtered. And it isn’t about pretending everything is fine.

    These episodes explore the real struggles many of us face—mental health battles, trauma, identity loss, divorce, career setbacks, physical pain, and the silent weight first responders, veterans, leaders, and everyday people carry. Each conversation breaks down themes from the book and connects them to practical mindset shifts, resilience tools, and honest reflection.

    The message is simple:

    Pain is real.
    Struggle is part of the journey.
    But it is not the end of your story.

    These episodes are about choosing to fight forward—even when you feel f@ked up. They’re about acknowledging the darkness while building the strength to create a better tomorrow.

    📖 Get the book:
    F@ked Up Yet Fighting for Tomorrows
    https://www.amazon.com/ked-Yet-Fighting-Tomorrows-Firefighter/dp/B0FP8ZZMXM/

    🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms

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    3 mins