Ep. 6 – Meet Kaitie Neratka

In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Head Coach Kaitie Neratka joins Ted for a conversation about nutrition, scaling, injury recovery, and life inside and outside the gym. Whether you’re a new athlete or seasoned member, there’s something here for everyone.

Ep. 5 – Constantly Learning

In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Ted is joined by Iron Legion Jiu Jitsu Coach Terrie and student Joe to talk about staying a forever student, the importance of lineage, and lessons learned from training under Jean Jacques Machado. A deep dive into why Jiu Jitsu goes far beyond the mat.

Ep. 4 – Why Train Jiu Jitsu?

In this episode of the Forging Better Humans podcast, Iron Legion owner Ted Dreaver shares how Jiu-Jitsu has transformed his strength, conditioning, and mindset. Hear why he believes adding Jiu-Jitsu to your training can unlock a whole new level of performance.

Ep. 3 – Stop Racing to Stop Signs

In this episode, Ted breaks down the mindset behind constantly rushing to the next milestone—and why it’s doing more harm than good. He shares personal insights on how slowing down, staying focused, and trusting the process leads to more meaningful progress in and out of the gym.

Ep. 2 – Meet Mike Oliveros

Mike Oliveros shares how rucking, endurance challenges, and consistent training at Iron Legion have built not only physical strength, but a sharper, more resilient mindset. Tune in for a conversation on mental toughness, pushing limits, and staying steady through the hard stuff.

Ep. 1 – Welcome to the Podcast

Mike Oliveros joins Ted on the podcast to talk about his journey at Iron Legion, his experience with rucking and endurance events, and how mental toughness plays a role in both training and life.