Grateful and Full of Greatness with Mark Glicini

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tag and Steph Wilbur, founders of Renewed Performance, to explore what it truly means to live a life of purpose—physically, mentally, and spiritually.We go beyond traditional health and performance, diving into the connection between faith, discipline, and long-term fulfillment. From building trust with clients to stepping into uncomfortable environments to serve others, this conversation challenges the way we think about success, health, and calling.This isn’t just about physical therapy or performance—it’s about alignment: mind, body, and spirit.Come into this episode with an open mind.What We Cover:How trust is built in high-level coaching and clinical relationshipsWhy “say what you’ll do and do what you say” changes everythingThe role of faith in decision-making and entrepreneurshipWhy enjoyment is the key to long-term fitness and consistencyThe power of variety vs. routine in training and lifeWhat it means to put your “yes on the table”Living with purpose vs. chasing comfortHow environment shapes identity and growthThe difference between happiness and true joyWhy high performers still struggle with meaning and fulfillmentKey Takeaways:Clarity creates confidence. Too many options create anxiety.True health isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual and relational.Growth often requires stepping into discomfort and uncertainty.You can’t live in community with people you keep at arm’s length.The most meaningful life is built through service, not comfort.About Renewed Performance:Renewed Performance is a performance-based physical therapy and coaching company focused on helping individuals move, feel, and live better—without relying on the traditional insurance-based model.This episode is sponsored by:WHOOP — The wearable I use every day to track recovery, sleep, and performance👉 Discount code in the show notesThorne HealthTech — NSF-certified supplements for performance, quality, and purity👉 Link in the show notesConnect with Renewed Performance Instagram: @renewedptWebsite: https://renewed-pt.com

In Episode 80 of Grateful and Full of Greatness, Mark sits down with Coach Peter Cordray — former All-American goalie at Princeton, 35-year Wall Street veteran, financial literacy teacher, championship lacrosse coach, and deeply faith-filled leader.This conversation explores integrity, culture, humility, adversity, faith, leadership, and what it means to live a life of service.From sitting on the bench freshman year at Princeton to leading championship programs and mentoring young men, Coach Cordray shares lessons that span athletics, business, parenting, and faith.If you are navigating transition in your life — from one chapter to the next — this episode will ground you.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction & admiration between mentor and mentee04:30 Woodworking, integrity & building something solid12:20 Growing up in a family of seven & competitive hunger20:15 Princeton lacrosse & fighting for your position27:30 Wall Street, meritocracy & handling loss35:45 Building culture: Team Before Self (TBS)44:10 Faith journey, redemption & spiritual acceleration52:30 Fostering children & the power of presence01:00:15 Manufacturing adversity & choosing hard01:08:30 Serve others. Have faith. Run a marathon.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Integrity is consistency all the way through• Culture stems from core values• Hunger must be paired with humility• Leaders elevate others• Protection and preparation are opposite sides of parenting• Faith deepens through adversity• Life is a marathon — keep runningSPONSORSWHOOP – FREE band + FREE first-month subscriptionhttps://join.whoop.com/mgppThorne – 25% OFF supplementshttps://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of the Grateful and Full of Greatness Podcast, Mark Glicini sits down once again with his mentor, Dr. Cristina Versari, for a conversation that goes far beyond performance and success.Dr. Versari shares her personal story in greater depth—growing up with unwavering belief from her mother, surviving a life-altering traumatic event at 18, and how that experience reshaped her worldview, purpose, and mission to help others. Together, Mark and Dr. Versari explore the transformative power of mentors, belief systems, environment, and decision-making, and why success is less about talent and more about clarity, consistency, and conviction.This episode dives into how beliefs are formed, how they can be changed, and why successful people don’t negotiate with themselves when it comes to their goals. From elite athletes and NBA teams to crisis centers and everyday life, Dr. Versari reveals the patterns she’s observed across decades of work in psychology, leadership, and human performance.If you’re navigating hardship, questioning your direction, or searching for a mentor to guide your next chapter, this conversation will challenge you, ground you, and remind you what truly matters.Key Topics DiscussedThe power of mentors, role models, and beliefHow childhood environment shapes confidence and disciplineTurning trauma into purpose and perspectiveWhy beliefs are not fixed—and how to change limiting onesThe difference between wishes and goals (and how to create an action plan)Why environment dictates performanceLeadership, loneliness, and why leaders often walk alonePersonality types, Myers-Briggs, and performance in sports and lifeTrust, consistency, and what it really means to help othersWhy successful people don’t negotiate with themselvesEpisode Chapters 00:00 – The power of mentors and belief06:30 – Childhood, confidence, and feeling valuable13:45 – Trauma at 18 and being given a second chance21:00 – Pain, mindset, and choosing how you respond30:00 – Environment dictates performance38:30 – Personality, feedback, and elite performance47:30 – Trust, consistency, and human connection58:30 – Faith, work ethic, and living with purpose01:10:45 – Goal setting, discipline, and role models01:22:30 – Final lessons on mentorship and successFeatured GuestDr. Cristina VersariFounder of San Diego University for Integrative StudiesSports Psychologist | Educator | MentorWebsite: https://christinaversari.comDr. Versari has worked with Olympians, NBA players, national teams, crisis centers, and future leaders. Her work focuses on applied psychology, mentorship, and helping people perform at their highest level—on and off the field.Listen / Watch🌐 Mark Glicini’s Website:https://www.markglicini.com/SponsorsWHOOP – FREE band + FREE first-month subscription👉 https://join.whoop.com/mgppThorne – 25% OFF all supplements👉 https://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini

On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews his 99-year-old grandfather, John Campana.John discusses growing up during the Great Depression, serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, and his career in investing. He also shares many life lessons, favorite memories, and words of wisdom to live by.WHOOP OFFER: FREE BAND + FREE 1ST-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: https://join.whoop.com/mgpp THORNE OFFER: 25% OFF ALL SUPPLEMENTS: https://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini Listen/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnNdml6HYHdQx48SwmZhWQ Visit Mark Glicini's Website: https://www.markglicini.com/

On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Dr. Catherine Logan, a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery at Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (COSMO) located in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Logan provides a distinct expertise in sports injury, prevention, surgical management, and recovery. Dr. Logan began her career as a physical therapist, working at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, before moving to smaller sport-medicine-focused clinics. During her seven years as a therapist, Dr. Logan also worked as a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, enabling her to broaden her knowledge of rehabilitation, injury prevention, sports performance, and recovery. For more information on Dr. Logan visit: https://www.cloganmd.com/catherine-logan-md-orthopaedic-sports-medicine-specialist-denver-co/WHOOP OFFER: FREE BAND + FREE 1ST-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: https://join.whoop.com/mgpp THORNE OFFER: 25% OFF ALL SUPPLEMENTS: https://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini Listen/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnNdml6HYHdQx48SwmZhWQ Visit Mark Glicini's Website: https://www.markglicini.com/