Rucking, Psychedelics, and the Truth About Mental Fitness
About this episode
Bill Anthes discusses the connection between physical stress and mental fitness with host Jocelyn Rylee.
Former Green Beret, longtime CrossFit coach, and licensed therapist Bill Anthes joins Jocelyn Rylee for a conversation that cuts straight to the heart of what it means to train the whole human. Drawing from military selection, years on Seminar Staff, clinical practice, psychedelic integration work, and the creation of the Ruck Race League, Bill explores the deep connection between physical stress, psychological patterns, and nervous-system awareness. He and Jocelyn dig into failure as a training tool, why monotonous work exposes truth, how coaches can hold space without overreaching, and what it means to listen to the body instead of overriding it.  Topics Covered Using physical stress to access deeper psychological insight Coaching beyond mechanics: listening, curiosity, and psychological tolerance Failure as an intentional training tool and catalyst for growth The rise of rucking as both sport and self-exploration Psychedelic preparation and integration through a whole-person lens Resources Mentioned Ruck Race League — ruckraceleague.com Between the Ears (Bill’s practice) — btwntheears.com The Immortality Key Community Highlight Parker Fontecchio is a beacon of hope for…
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