Worth Your Salt: Recent Episodes
Jordan Macfarlane and Danny Dutko
Welcome to Worth Your Salt. A podcast that dives deep into how everyday people Earn Their Keep. Hosts Jordan Macfarlane and Danny Dutko discuss what makes people who they are and how they strive to always better themselves. Covering many topics including Fitness, Mental Health, Relationships and Community.
Join Dr. Harper and Jordan as they sit down to discuss the meaning of mental toughness.
Happy Mother's Day! Join Jordan and Felicity as they talk all things CrossFit and being a Mom during this Mother's Day episode.
In episode 83, Jordan and Dr. Harper dive into the topic of happiness as they discuss this week's Mind Lab topic.
In episode 82 Jordan and Dr. Harper sit down with Justin. A Dad and LakeSwell CrossFit Athlete.
In episode 81 Dr.Harper and Jordan sit down to discuss what being genuine means to them.
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Episode 80! Join Jordan and Dr.Harper as they discus what Enough means to them.
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In episode 78 Jordan and Dr. Harper sit down with Mark. A Lake swell athlete end all around great dude.
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Want to know what coaches talk about? Listen in as our team talks about everything and nothing CrossFit!
In episode 76, Dr. Harper and Jordan talk about the value of being mindful and doing things with intention as a means to reach your goals and set yourself up for success.
In episode 75 Jordan and Felicity sit down with LakeSwell CrossFit athlete, Janet Anderson.
In episode 74 Jordan and Dr. Harper sit down to record a follow up to episode 72, Managing Expectations.
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In episode 73 Jordan and Danny sit down with Amy and Emily to dive into some more details of nutrition.
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In episode 72, Jordan and Dr. Harper sit down to discuss expectations and how to manage them.
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In episode 70 Dr. Harper and Jordan talk about a state of reflection and refocusing on your path of progress.
Jordan and Danny sit down with Jenn. A LakeSwell CrossFit athlete and all around great person.
Jordan and Danny welcome Dr. Harper for another Mindlab episode! This week we are talking about habits!
SPECIAL RELEASE: Nutrition! Jordan and Danny sit down with Amy begin the conversation of nutrition.
In episode 64 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down to Tristin, CEO of Salt Apparel and LakeSwell CrossFit member. List in as they discuss the ups and downs of life so far.
In episode 62 Jordan and Danny sit down with Jeremy French. Mr. French is a phenomenal dad, CrossFit enthusiast, amateur beer brewer, professional groomsman, and outstanding media content creator.
In episode 61 Jordan and Danny talk with Mindlab's Dr. Harper to tackle the topic of Body Image.
In Episode 58 Jordan and Danny sit down with Evan Kolar. Having just passed his one year mark of CrossFit they discuss the impact it has made on his life.
In episode 57 of WYS Podcast Jordan and Danny discuss everything that is planned for the future. Don't forget to write in for the next Asking for a Friend!
Mark is back for another Asking For A Friend episode. Get ready for this almost four hour podcast!
In this episode Jordan and Danny answer some more questions submitted by you! Don't forget to leave us a review and share with your friends!
In episode 54 of WYS Pod, Jordan and Danny sit down with Ryan Wilman. Owner of The Owl in Milan, Mi, husband, CrossFit athlete and community advocate.
In episode 53 of WYS, Jordan and Danny sit down with Ian Fetterolf. A long time LakeSwell CrossFit member and world traveler. Over the almost two-hour conversation they discuss fitness, family, career and how to balance them all.
In the sixth episode of Asking For A Friend Jordan, Jay and Danny welcome Mark as a special guest to help answer some questions submitted by you!
In episode 51 of WYS we sit down with Bonnie Durbin to talk all things, fitness, health and starting a family.
In this episode of WYS Podcast, Jordan and Danny sit down with Dr. Felicity Harper. They discuss Dr. Harper's MindLab program and how fear can be healthy but also the dangers of letting it cripple you.
In episode 49 Jordan and Danny sit down with Nick Mitchell to discuss many topics including fitness, mental health and dealing with trauma. Be on the look out for another episode with Nick coming soon!
In episode 47 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down on a gloomy Thursday to discuss why they chose CrossFit and will continue to choose CrossFit. They focus on one main aspect of a CrossFit gym, the community.
In episode 45, Jordan and Danny sit down with Coach Felicity to discuss MindLab and the value of consistency. In the journey to become better, consistency is an invaluable tool.
We're back! In episode 44 the Salt Crew returns from a few week hiatus to talk about some updates and what is to come.
In this episode the Salt Crew sits down with Nicole. An avid runner and CrossFit athlete who grew up in Flint Michigan. She talks in depth about the complications surrounding her pregnancy and fighting for her life months after her son was born 2 months early. She has a passion for fitness that is infectious and while quiet her work ethic speaks volumes to her character.
In episode 42 Danny and Jordan sit down with Tim Higgins. One of the the very first members at LakeSwell CrossFit. He discusses his life as an athlete and his journey to where he is now as a husband, father, PA, and CrossFitter.
In this episode Jordan, Danny, and Felicity sit down with Jon Durbin The son of missionaries born in Battle Creek Michigan but raised in Brazil. Jon has battled Rheumatoid Arthritis since high-school, met his wife(Bonnie) in 5th grade, worked in cyber security, is a wood worker, drummer, unbelievable CrossFit athlete, and one of the kindest and most generous humans we are blessed to call a member and friend of our community.
In episode 40 Jordan and Danny sit down to talk about being a well rounded athlete and the common goal that we all work towards. Being a better person.
In episode 38 of WYS Pod, Jordan and Danny sit down with Dr. Harper as she announces the new MindLab program. A program dedicated to cultivating psychological resilience.
The salt crew sits down with Emily (currently pregnant) and Christa (4 months postpartum) and discuss training before, during, and after pregnancy.
In episode 36 the salt crew freestyles and unloads random thoughts. From dealing with schedules to training burnout. This ones all about freeing up some brain space.
In episode 35 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down to discuss how they push themselves to get through rough workouts and how you can carry that mindset over to your everyday life.
In episode 34 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down with Ashley Dutko (Danny's wife). They discuss everything from how her and Danny met to why she become a nurse.
In episode 33 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down to reflect on the previous episode and answer a few follow up questions that listeners had. They also dive into the discussion of giving yourself credit for the hard work you have completed while also using the tools you are provided to continue to better yourself.
In episode 32 of WYS Podcast Jordan and Danny discuss Family, Fitness and Community. They dive into what makes Lake Swell CrossFit such an amazing place but also address the areas they believe need to be worked on. Some buzzwords for this episode are: Ego, Integrity, Internal Dialogue and accountability.
In episode 31 of WYS Jordan and Danny talk about the gym and one of the biggest things that they notice is change. Even more so how people react to change and how they accept change. Whether that be the changing of their physical appearance or their life, who they marry, their job, loss of a job, and everything in between. Why it’s easy for some people to take on the change and welcome the challenge while others it can cause overwhelming anxiety and make it difficult to take those leaps of faith.
In episode 30 of WYS, Jordan and Danny sit down with Jay for the third edition of Asking For A Friend. They answer the questions that you all asked! Topics include fitness, whiskey and much more.
Submit your questions to Jordan or Danny for next time:
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In this episode Danny and Jordan sit down with three female athletes and discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing family life, job life, motherhood and athlete life.
Melissa, Amy and Vanessa give a very raw and unfiltered take on the realities of taking care of themselves as well as everyone else around them. they discuss how every day has a new set of challenges and that the only easy day was yesterday.
In episode 28 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down after a couple weeks off to discuss CrossFit and the basics of what it really is.
In episode 26 of WYS Jordan and Danny talk about Happiness and what is means to them. Currently there is an abnormal amount of negativity in the world and focusing on happiness can make a big difference in our daily lives.
In this episode WYS sits down with Dr. Harper to discuss mindset in and out of the gym. They talk about the beginning phases of their plan to make this a priority for the athletes serious about working to better themselves inside and outside the gym.
In this episode of WYS, Jordan and Danny discuss anything and everything. Talking about weddings, adventures, Music, golf and much more.
In episode 23 we sit down with Matt to discuss his time as a Navy Seal. From the selection process of BUD/S to the desire to surround yourself with high performing humans who push you to be better. His deep desire to measure success through excellence is a positive message that everyone should strive for.
In episode 22 of WYS Jordan and Danny discuss what hard work means to them and the ways they see people trying to bypass hard work to become successful.
In this episode Danny and Jordan rehash the 3 week community driven competition which kicks off the start of the CrossFit season. They discuss the workouts, the community, the performances, and why they enjoy what it stands for.
In part 2 of Emily’s story we go back to her first episode and dive into her childhood of sexual abuse from her stepfather. How she dealt with, lived through, and overcame it. Why being a victim of this is not her identity and certainly not an excuse.”
In episode 19 of WYS Jordan and Danny talk all things:
-Cancel Culture
-Virtue Signaling
-Who are you really trying to speak to?
-Why are you doing it?
-Is it really helping or harming?
-Could your energy be spent elsewhere?
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In part 2 Jordan and Danny discuss more in depth what they are trying to accomplish through the process of talking about the realities of personal growth through the podcast. They discuss the realities of documenting in real time what it is to grow personally and professionally while combatting the insecurities of not having all the answers.
In episode 17 of WYS Jordan and Danny discuss the topic of imposter syndrome and what they believe causes it.
We sit down with Thad. Owner and tattoo artist at Ink & Dye as he walks us through his wild upbringing which was the catalyst to his career in the industry. We explore the ups and downs of coming from nothing, starting with nothing, to taking the one thing that remained constant (drawing) to building a successful business with soon to be wife Ashley Kerkes and 4 beautiful children. He reminded us in this episode that you are never the job. You are the work you put into it.
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In episode 15 of WYS Jordan and Danny sit down to talk about the difference between Confidence and Arrogance.
Are you looking for the least qualified people to answer your most important life questions? Look no further. The first Saturday of every month these 3 sub par CrossFitters will tell you everything you need to know from your love life to ways you can get strong in 3 days and increase your clean and jerks by 250lbs.
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In this shorter episode Danny and Jordan talk about embracing healthy obsessions and addictions when it comes to things that are positive in your life. How sometimes even those positive things can negatively impact other aspects of your life. They discuss how to traverse that landscape and things they personally struggle with.
In episode 12 of Worth Your Salt, Jordan and Danny discuss all things CrossFit, The Open, everyday training and competitions.
In this episode Worth Your Salt sits down with Sarah and Kevin Farmer. We talk about the two of them meeting at a very young age, to getting married, starting a family, and ultimately losing their second child to cancer. How it impacted their lives individually as well as their family and community. We also talk about how Crossfit has become an integral part of that community and has helped them navigate the loss of their son Mason aka “Mas the hulk.”
There is no road map for a parent to lose a child so we hope that anyone dealing with loss can find comfort and hope in this episode with some of our Lake Swell CrossFit members who’s story has inspired us every day.
In episode 10 of Worth Your Salt, Jordan and Danny discuss burnout and mental fatigue. They dive deep into why they believe people face mental fatigue and some ways that they can combat it. They also touch on mindset and why you should be proud of the work you do.
In episode 9 Danny and Jordan discuss cliques in the gym. Why they help build the culture if they are healthy friendships and ways to be more inclusive in their community. They also discuss the issues they see in communication and address that taking it back to its simplest form by saying what you mean always tends to be the best remedy
In episode 8 we go behind the mic with Danny D. The Co host of WYS podcast. Listen as he dives into his childhood, his battle with severe anxiety, and his choice to actively become someone who sets the standard not just for himself personally but those he surrounds himself with.
In episode 8 of Worth Your Salt, Jordan and Danny sit down with Emily Thebolt. She is the owner of Lake Swell CrossFit's favorite food prep company, Prepped and Plated. Listen in as we discuss how she overcame childhood trauma, started her own company and began her fitness journey.
In episode 6 of Worth Your Salt Jordan and Danny talk about the connection between Relationships and Fitness and how both of them together create an amazing bond.
In episode 5 we sit down with Jay as we discuss his time in the CrossFit community. Why he chooses integrity over everything and how that impacts his approach to training through the years as well as developing and testing workouts for Lakeswell CrossFit. Some good laughs and deep discussions with a good dude.
In the fourth episode of Worth Your Salt, we dive deeper into what shaped Jordan Macfarlane into the person he is today. Discussing many topics such as a cross country move, touring with a band, family, relationships and starting a business. Part 1 of 2.
In this episode of Worth Your Salt we sit down with Felicity Harper, Director of Operations at Lake Swell CrossFit and Dr. in Clinical Psychology. She discusses her journey and draws deep parallels between her life, the lessons learned, and the impact it has had on her personally as well as the Gym she has devoted her days to.
In episode 2 of the Worth Your Salt podcast Jordan and Danny discuss today's world of social media/influencers and some common trends they are seeing.
In this first episode Danny and Jordan introduce Worth Your Salt(WYS podcast).
They discuss the initial idea to host a podcast, as well as a bit of their personal journeys. How they landed in those chairs across the table from each other discussing into microphones what drives them inside and outside the gym. This first episode is just the seed into what will hopefully be many more.
Discussions on everything from CrossFit to relationships, to individual journeys of the every day athletes.