Tait Fletcher & Keith Jardine: Why Struggle Builds Men & Comfort Destroys Them

Tait Fletcher and Keith Jardine join Judd Lienhard to talk about what every man needs but few are willing to chase: struggle, discipline, and a tribe to suffer with. In this conversation, the former MMA fighters turned filmmakers open up about brain injuries, PTSD, healing through Ibogaine, and why most men today are starving for real purpose. They discuss the dark side of comfort, the lies we tell ourselves, and how suffering together builds unshakable bonds. This isn’t just about fighting, it’s about fatherhood, faith, ego death, and becoming someone you’re proud of. If you’ve ever felt stuck, soft, or alone, this one’s for you. 🔑 Topics Covered: How real growth comes from suffering Why most men today are weak (and how to fix it) TBI, depression, and brain healing with Ibogaine Brotherhood, purpose, and rites of passage Why excuses are just lies we rehearse The difference between athletes and real fighters The power of presence, stillness, and spiritual grounding 💥 Kill Me Again (their new film) streams everywhere August 8. 🎥 Watch the Kill Me Again Movie Trailer 🎬 Preorder Kill Me Again – Streaming August 8 on all platforms 🔗 Connect with Tait Fletcher Instagram: @taitfletcher 🔗 Connect with Ketih Jardine Instagram: @keithjardine205 🔗 Connect with Judd Lienhard Instagram: @juddlienhard YouTube: @juddlienhard Training & Programs: juddlienhard.com 🎧 Subscribe for new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 5a CST. Timestamps 00:01:26 – Suffering as a Rite of Passage 00:06:21 – Why Most Men Are Angry: Fear & Insecurity 00:12:25 – Winning Small While Getting Hit in the Face 00:20:37 – Blind Spots, Ego & How to Receive Criticism 00:32:56 – Why Cheerleading Doesn’t Help—Suffer Together 00:48:28 – Loyalty, Moral Conflicts & Developing a Code 01:01:23 – The Ibogaine Experience That Changed Everything 01:08:05 – How to Parent with Courage & Protect the Child Within 01:20:57 – Kill Me Again : A Movie Born of Real Pain 01:35:24 – The Real Work: Build the Wings on the Way Down This episode is brought to you by LMNT. Optimal hydration doesn’t just mean more fluids, it means getting the right electrolyte balance. Make your purchase through my link to receive a free LMNT Sample Pack featuring the most popular flavors: drinklmnt.com/judd The Judd Lienhard Podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with elite athletes, military leaders, and top coaches, exploring performance, mindset, and resilience. From NFL vets to Special Forces operators, each episode is packed with real-world lessons on training, leadership, and pushing limits. Enjoyed this conversation? Consider sharing it with a friend. Subscribe, Rate, & Review to help us bring you more epic conversations. ⭐️🎧🔥