Design Your Life, Don’t Drift Through It - Mitch Mathews |Ep136
From Dad Bods and Beards by Logan Petersen and Tyson Allred
April 20, 2026 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 136
About this episode
Mitch Mathews discusses the importance of mindset and intentional living in designing a fulfilling life.
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Mitch Mathews—former BYU and professional football player turned entrepreneur, mindset coach, and founder of FlowHaus Sauna & Ice Bath. Mitch shares how the lessons learned through football, discipline, once in a life time trips around the world, and competition helped shape the mindset he carries into business and everyday life. But this conversation goes far beyond sports. It’s about positive self-talk, intentional living, and designing a life you actually want instead of settling for one you accidentally create. They talk about how the stories we tell ourselves can either limit us or launch us, why mindset has to become a daily practice, and how small habits build confidence over time. Mitch also explains the vision behind FlowHaus, his modern approach to sauna and cold plunge recovery—creating a space where physical wellness, mental clarity, and community all come together. This episode is about ownership, energy, and realizing that the life you want usually starts with the way you think. If you’re…
People in this episode
Hosts: Logan Petersen, Tyson Allred
Guest: Mitch Mathews
Topics covered
- mindset
- personal growth
- intentional living
- self-talk
- wellness
- confidence
Keywords
- mindset
- personal growth
- self-talk
- wellness
- confidence
- intentional living
- FlowHaus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FlowHaus
Books & works: Design Your Life, Don’t Drift Through It
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