The Iron Perspective with JD Denham
Hosted by JD Denham, this podcast explores how strength—physical, mental, and spiritual—is built through challenge, discipline, and faith. JD talks with remarkable people about their stories, focusing on personal growth, fitness, family, and resilience. Every episode aims to help listeners sharpen their minds, strengthen their spirits, and become better versions of themselves.
Episodes
Comfort Is the Enemy of Progress w/ Warrior Makers Coach Dave Thomas | The JD Denham Podcast 95
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with Dave Thomas, certified personal trainer and Warrior Makers fitness coach, for a conversation that is part origin story, part training philosophy, and part rallying cry for every man who has been coasting in the gym and calling it effort.JD tells the full story of how Dave ended up across the table from him. Spotted at church, watch
The Last Time I Did Heroin and What Sobriety Built | The JD Denham Podcast 94
In this solo episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham gets personal. Coming off a year of mystery symptoms, a house full of mold, a move orchestrated entirely by his wife while he was in South Carolina, and a business trip to China on the horizon, JD sits down and just talks. About life, about gratitude, and about the last day he ever shot heroin.He tells the full story of January 18th, 2011. H
The Hope Dealer: Fausto Castellanos on Recovery, Faith & Loving People | The JD Denham Podcast 93
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with Fausto Castellanos, known as the Hope Dealer, a clinical counselor, content creator, motivational speaker, and evangelist who got sober at 25 and has been building something real ever since.Fausto opens up about growing up in Orange County with a narcissistic father who made home feel like a place to fear and a hippie mom who gave
Addiction Is Idolatry w/ Joe Stan of Warpath Ministries | The JD Denham Podcast 92
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with Joe Stan, author, pastor, recovery advocate, and co-founder of Warpath Ministries, for one of the most spiritually rich conversations this show has had. Two men from completely different worlds who ended up in the exact same war.Joe grew up on one of the oldest farms in North Carolina, raised in extremes by a father who made him fe
Why Your Why Changes Everything w/ Jacob Lawson | The JD Denham Podcast 91
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with Jacob Lawson, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and founder of the Extraordinary Core community. Two men who think big, hate the comfort zone, and have no patience for the ninety-seven percent.Jacob opens up about running along San Diego Bay looking at mega yachts and understanding viscerally that abundance is everywhere
How to Get Better Every Single Day | The JD Denham Podcast 90
In this solo episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham keeps it positive and practical. After a few weeks of calling out everything wrong with the world, he sits down to talk about the thing that actually changes it: becoming a student of your craft, thinking through your day, and surrounding yourself with people who make your ceiling their floor.JD talks about the four men who radically changed
Faith, Fitness & Why Everyone's Welcome w/ DJ Paden Owner of Kingdom Fit | The JD Denham Podcast 89
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with DJ Paden, owner of Kingdom Fit in Huntington Beach, California, a gym built on the belief that faith and physical discipline are not separate things. They are the same thing. JD took his whole team there to train and pray, and he knew immediately he had to sit this man down.DJ opens up about losing his father and his older brothers
Men Need to Stand Back Up | The JD Denham Podcast 88
In this solo episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham comes in hot with zero filter and zero apology. Something he saw in society broke his patience and he sat down in front of the mic and let it rip. This one is a straight up rallying cry for men to stand back up and lead.JD opens with what sent him over the edge: women publicly cheering for a mother who killed her children. Not the politics a
Yes And: Justin Wenzel on Sales Mastery, Brotherhood and Building a Life | The JD Denham Podcast 87
In this episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham sits down with one of his closest brothers and business partners, Justin Wenzel, CEO of JWX and co-founder of Tribrid Society Beards, for a conversation that covers everything from high level sales philosophy to sobriety to what it actually means to build a life with nothing to prove.Justin opens up about coming out of rehab with no network, no p
God Shows Up When You Do the Work | The JD Denham Podcast 86
In this solo episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham gets real about the state of the world, the state of men, and what happens when you stay faithful long enough for God to show up in ways you cannot explain away.He opens with a raw take on a story that dominated social media and made him furious, not because of the politics around it, but because nobody was talking about the children. He use
What It Means to Be a Disciplined Dad with John Hozik | The JD Denham Podcast 85
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with John Hozik, founder of Disciplined Dads, for a conversation about what it actually takes to show up as the man your family needs. John built a career as a finance executive that took him around the world, including two years in London, and came home with titles and a paycheck but without the husband, father, and man he was supposed
Why I Changed the Name and Where This Podcast Is Going | The JD Denham Podcast 84
In this solo episode of The JD Denham Podcast, JD Denham officially introduces the new name and lays out exactly what this show is going to be about going forward. No guest, no agenda, just JD talking from the heart about where he came from, where he is now, and why he believes God has been building toward this all along.JD talks about the revival he sees happening across the country, men who have
The Sober Bodybuilder: Brad Jensen on Recovery, Business & Building Something | Iron Perspective 83
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Brad Jensen known across social media as The Sober Bodybuilder for one of the most genuine and wide-ranging conversations the show has had. It starts with the story of how they almost became enemies and ended up becoming friends, and it only gets better from there.Brad opens up about his path through heroin addiction and multiple tr
Know What You Want Then Go Get It: The Mindset Behind Building Something Real | Iron Perspective 82
In this solo episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham gets into the mindset work that most people skip over and then wonder why nothing's changing. This one is personal, practical, and packed with real stories from his own journey out of heroin addiction and into a life he had to build from scratch.JD breaks down the full arc, from riding a two-hour bus to sell golf clubs for four hours and
Felony Fights, Foster Care & Finding God: Michael Lynch's Unbelievable Story | Iron Perspective 81
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Michael Lynch serial entrepreneur, founder of Felony Fights, and founder of Stairway Resource Center for one of the most raw and redemptive conversations this show has ever had. Two men, both sober, both covered in tattoos, both shouldn't be here. This one goes deep from the jump and never lets up.Michael opens up about growing up i
14 Years Together: JD & Alyssa Denham on Love, Storms & Marriage | Iron Perspective 80
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham brings back his favorite guest his beautiful bride, Alyssa to celebrate 14 years together and 10 years of marriage. This one is personal, warm, honest, and at times hilarious. No agenda, no script, just two people who've been through real hell together talking about what actually makes a marriage work.JD tells the full story of how they met hi
From AA to Building Empires with Preston Lee | Iron Perspective 79
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with one of his closest brothers Preston Lee, founder of The 30 Rule and a business scaling consultant who has been flown around the world to help companies grow. This one is personal, honest, and packed with the kind of fire that only comes from two men who've been through the mud together and came out on the other side building som
IFBB Pro Tiffany Marie Davis on Hormones, Grit & God | Iron Perspective 78
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Tiffany Marie Davis functional nutrition practitioner, peptide integration specialist, retired IFBB pro, and one of the most genuinely inspiring women to sit across from him in this studio. This one goes deep fast and never really slows down.Tiffany opens up about a childhood that most people wouldn't survive without a bottle or
How to Cultivate Success: Habits, Discipline & Getting in the Right Rooms | Iron Perspective 77
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo then brings in a special guest Michael Vandal, the newest member of the Warrior Makers team for a raw conversation about what it actually takes to cultivate success from nothing.JD opens up about the daily habits that have shaped who he is over 16 years of sobriety: never hitting snooze, giving the first hour of the day to God and himsel
Tribrid Society: Warrior, Philosopher & Sage w/ Jeremy Jackson & Justin Wenzel | Iron Perspective 76
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with two of his closest brothers Jeremy Jackson and Justin Wenzel for one of the most wide-ranging, real, and genuinely fun conversations the show has had. Oh, and they launched a beard company together. But that's almost beside the point.Tribrid Society Beard Bomb was born on Justin's birthday over steak, a big idea, and three g
Tattoo Legend Kari Barba: The Woman Who Redefined Tattooing | Iron Perspective 75
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Kari Barba tattoo legend, pioneer, business owner, and one of the most decorated artists in the history of the craft. This is the story of a woman who stumbled into tattooing at 19, had no formal art training, and went on to win hundreds of awards, open multiple shops, take over the oldest tattoo shop in America, and pave the way fo
How to Cultivate a Warrior Mindset | Iron Perspective 74
In this solo episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes off script a conversation with his videographer before recording lit a fire, and he just let it roll. What came out is one of the most honest and wide-ranging episodes he's recorded: part life lesson, part morning routine breakdown, part rallying cry for men who haven't taken the leap yet.JD talks about the chain of mentorship th
From Homeless Kid to Special Ops Intel & Entrepreneur: Josh Holyfield's Story | Iron Perspective 73
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Josh Holyfield intel analyst, special operations contractor, fitness entrepreneur, and one of the most authentic voices in the health and performance space. Two guys cut from the same cloth, same message, different lane. This one goes deep.Josh opens up about growing up with both parents addicted to methamphetamine and in and out of
Why Your Wife Stopped Wanting You ft. Keith Yackey | The Iron Perspective 72
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Keith Yackey pastor turned contractor turned real estate investor turned marriage coach a man who lost his family, rebuilt himself from the ground up, and now teaches men how to become so attractive their wives can't keep their hands off them. This is one of the most raw, honest, and flat-out useful conversations about marriage
The Godfather of Peptides: Trevor Kruder | Iron Perspective 71
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Trevor Kruder founder of Alpha Bio Med Labs and the man who was manufacturing and using peptides over a decade before most people had ever heard the word. This is the full story: how a torn bicep, a forward-thinking friend, and a deep obsession with human performance led Trevor to build one of the most advanced peptide research and
The Power of a Father: A Conversation with My Dad | Iron Perspective 70
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with the man who made him who he is his father, Randy Denham. This one is personal, raw, and unlike anything JD has put out before. It's a conversation about fathers, sons, addiction, faith, and the quiet but unmistakable power a man carries that his children will either run from or stand upon when life gets hard.Randy Denham spent t
Father's Day: The Power of a Man Who Shows Up | Iron Perspective 69
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo on Father's Day weekend to deliver one of the most personal and direct episodes he's recorded. This one is for the fathers the ones who are showing up and the ones who know they need to start.Chapters:00:00 – Fatherhood, Family & Gratitude04:31 – Learning From Successful Entrepreneurs09:03 – Breaking Free From Mediocrity11:28
From Broke Stockbroker to Financial Freedom: Joe Brown's Story | Iron Perspective 68
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with one of his closest friends and most influential mentors, financial educator and Heresy Financial founder Joe Brown. This is the full conversation how they met, how they pushed each other, and the raw, unfiltered story of two men who walked away from great money because their souls were screaming at them to do something more.Joe brea
How to Change Your Family's Story Forever | Iron Perspective 67
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to tell the full story from a heroin addict waking up in a hospital bed four times, to a woman walking up to him outside a liquor store with a message from God, to the moment he drove home from a job he hated and never looked back. This is the episode about how one man changes the trajectory of an entire family line.JD traces the chain o
How I Fixed My Gut, Sleep & Diet at 49: The Full Protocol | Iron Perspective 66
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to get brutally honest about what happened when his body finally said enough and exactly what he did to fix it. Swollen ankles in Vegas, a destroyed gut, three hours of sleep a night, and a stomach bloat he couldn't shake no matter how disciplined he was. Something was wrong, and JD wasn't going to just accept it.JD walks through
Marriage, Loyalty & What It Really Takes: JD & Alyssa Denham | Iron Perspective 65
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham brings back his favorite guest his beautiful bride, Alyssa for a raw, honest, and at times hilarious conversation about marriage, loyalty, and what it really looks like to build a life together when the stakes are high and the storms keep coming.From Alyssa's relapse six months into their marriage to the hardest season of JD's sobriety, to
Know Your Purpose: How God Showed Me Why I'm Here | Iron Perspective 64
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to dig into one of the most important questions a man can ask himself what is your purpose? Not the surface-level answer, but the real one. The one that gets you out of bed at four in the morning and keeps you going when everything around you is telling you to stop.JD opens up about one of the hardest seasons of his life watching his pre
The Roadmap to Liberation | Iron Perspective 63
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to lay out the full roadmap to liberation freedom from addiction, freedom from financial stress, and freedom from the version of yourself that's been holding you back. Whether you're battling bondage to drugs and alcohol, stuck in a dead-end job, or just drifting without direction, this episode is the blueprint.JD opens up about
The Truth About Gut Health with Dr. Scott Collie | Iron Perspective 62
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with his lifelong friend and brother Dr. Scott Collie chiropractor, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner to dig into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness: gut health. From autoimmune conditions and allergies to brain fog, anxiety, and hormonal imbalance, this conversation breaks down why almost everythi
How to Build a Brand That Actually Sells | The Iron Perspective 61
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to break down exactly how he built multiple brands from scratch and what most people get completely wrong when they try to do it. From a COVID-era clothing company called Unwoke to a fitness channel that exploded past 300K followers, to Warrior Makers becoming a multi-million dollar company in under a year JD pulls back the curtain on wh
One Conversation Changed My Life | Iron Perspective 60
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham goes solo to tell the full story behind the conversation that changed the entire trajectory of his life. What started as a YouTube video playing in his garage gym turned into a friendship, a mentorship, and ultimately the spark that lit his entrepreneurial fire and he's breaking it all down in detail.From grinding his way back in the mortgage
Baywatch to Rock Bottom: Jeremy Jackson on Addiction & Redemption | Iron Perspective 59
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Jeremy Jackson to unpack a raw and powerful journey through addiction, identity, healing, and purpose. From child stardom on Baywatch to hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from nothing, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to reclaim your life.From early fame and destructive patterns to sobriety, breathwork, and sp
Mark Moss on Mentorship, Compounding, & Building a Bigger Life | Iron Perspective with JD Denham 58
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with entrepreneur, investor, educator, and mentor Mark Moss for a conversation about growth, vision, discipline, and what it really takes to build a life that matters. JD opens up about the impact Mark has had on his own life, sharing how one conversation helped light the entrepreneurial fire that changed his trajectory for good.From men
Be Yourself or Get Lost with Jimmy Queen | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 57
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Jimmy Queen to close out Redemption Month with a conversation centered on authenticity, discipline, faith, and what it really takes to build a life with purpose.From working long hours in the trades and missing time with his family, to taking a leap into social media and building a brand rooted in truth, Jimmy shares how his journey
The Day I Finally Got Sober - JD Denham’s Sobriety Story | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 55
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham opens up about the story behind the man you see today a story rooted in addiction, brokenness, faith, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. As part of Redemption Month, JD steps away from interviewing guests and instead shares the raw truth about his own journey from heroin addiction to 15 years of sobriety.From growing up in a strong Christia
Redemption After Addiction — Dave Thomas’ Story | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 54
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with fellow Huntington Beach native Dave Thomas for a powerful conversation about addiction, redemption, faith, and rebuilding a life that once seemed completely destroyed.From growing up in a loving Huntington Beach family and excelling in sports, to watching his father fall into addiction and eventually losing him, Dave shares how the
From the NFL to Inner Peace — Eben Britton's Story | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 53
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with former NFL offensive lineman Eben Britton for a conversation that goes far beyond football. From manifesting his childhood dream of playing in the league to losing his identity when the game ended, Eben shares the raw truth about injuries, ego, addiction in professional sports, and the brutal transition into normal life.From being a
Loss, Anger & the Bricks We Carry | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 52
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham opens up about two moments that shook him to the core before he was even 21 the loss of his best friends in a devastating car accident and the day his mother was killed on Valentine’s Day.From being a 17-year-old kid walking into a dark library filled with crying coaches… to getting the phone call at 20 years old that every son fears this is the s
From Rock Bottom to Relentless — The Jimmy Queen Story) | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 51
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Jimmy Queen and what unfolds is a raw, powerful testimony of identity, addiction, marriage, fatherhood, faith, and purpose.From growing up in Huntington Beach surrounded by partying, ego, and easy money, to becoming a young father with everything on the line, Jimmy walks through the reality of chasing the fast life and the moment he
Grief, Relapse & the Marriage That Survived It | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 50
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with his wife, Alyssa Denham, for one of the most personal conversations they’ve ever had on camera. As the 30-year anniversary of JD’s mother’s passing approaches, reflection opens the door to another defining chapter in their story the relapse that nearly destroyed their six-month marriage.From meeting in Alcoholics Anonymous to buildi
Integrity, Work Ethic & Becoming the Man You’re Meant to Be | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 49
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham reflects on gratitude, sobriety, and the mindset that transformed his life. From a quiet morning filled with overwhelming gratitude to lessons forged through addiction, recovery, and hard-earned success, JD shares how integrity, discipline, and character shaped the man he is today.JD walks through his journey from getting sober on January 18, 2011
A Week in the Life Fasting, Carnivore & Discipline | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 48
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham walks through a real, unfiltered week in his life how he eats, how he fasts, how he trains, and how discipline has shaped everything he does. Recorded for the first time using the full professional camera setup in the new podcast studio, this episode is a deep dive into the systems JD lives by.From years of intermittent fasting to running multiple
My Full Peptide Protocol | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 47
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham breaks down his full peptide protocol the exact stack he runs daily and why it works. After a rare staycation weekend with his wife and kids, JD talks about the “pocket of bliss” moments in life… and how gratitude hits different when you’ve been through storms.From there, he dives into what actually matters before supplements: mindset, discipline,
15 Years Sober | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 46
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham returns to the roots of who he is sobriety. With 15 years of sobriety approaching on January 18th, JD shares the story that changed everything: the final day he ever used drugs… and the moment he knew he was done.From heroin, speed, overdoses, and total hopelessness, to a literal “God moment” that sparked a flicker of hope inside his heart JD brea
Morning Discipline & Fasting: The Path to Hearing God | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 45
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham dives deep into the foundation of discipline, fasting, prayer, and the daily routines that shape who a man becomes. After asking listeners what they wanted to hear more about, JD breaks down the pillars that have defined his life for nearly 15 years sobriety, structure, faith, and doing hard things daily.From his non-negotiable morning routine to
Discipline, Carnivore & the Year of the Warrior | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 44
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham kicks off 2026 with a powerful solo episode outlining his vision, goals, and standards for the year ahead. From masculinity and fatherhood to discipline, diet, and building businesses, this episode sets the tone for what’s coming and what it means to live as a warrior.JD breaks down why 2026 is the Year of the Warrior, why men must reclaim strengt
Ending the Year in Cabo | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 43
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham closes out the year from Cabo San Lucas with a raw, reflective conversation on family, faith, work ethic, and the decisions that changed his life forever. Recording the final episode of the year while on Christmas vacation with his wife and sons, JD looks back on the journey from addiction and office jobs he hated to entrepreneurship, impact, and
The Fasting Protocol I Actually Use | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 42
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham breaks down the exact fasting, nutrition, and discipline principles he’s used for over a decade to stay sharp, lean, focused, and consistent mentally, physically, and spiritually.From sobriety to fitness to leadership, JD explains how fasting became more than a body-composition tool it became a weapon for clarity, discipline, and self-mastery. He
Surround Yourself With the Right Men | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 41
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham shares how one conversation and the right mentor changed the entire trajectory of his life. From sobriety to entrepreneurship to leadership, this episode dives deep into how the people you surround yourself with shape who you become.From masterminds, mindset shifts, and choosing the right men, to losing friends, finding purpose, and learning to th
Never Hit Snooze Again | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 40
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham pulls back the curtain on the discipline, routines, and mindset that transformed his life from broken addiction to becoming a deeply grounded, structured, successful man. From the habits that saved his sobriety to the daily systems that built a multimillion-dollar company, this episode dives deep into what it truly takes to rebuild yourself from t
Healing the Past: With Taylor Jayde | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 39
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with someone who knows him better than anyone his firstborn daughter, Taylor Jayde. Together, they open up about addiction, divorce, broken memories, and the slow road to healing. From JD’s years lost in drugs and alcohol to Taylor’s silent battles with anxiety, control, and childhood trauma, this episode is raw, emotional, and deeply pe
The Last Christmas Before Sobriety | The Iron Perspective 38
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham opens up about the future of the show, the evolution of his own life, and the brutal honesty of what year-end reflection really looks like for an addict in long-term recovery. From questioning whether to continue the podcast, to asking listeners what direction they want next, JD gets candid about purpose, calling, and the weight of responsibility
Inside Addiction’s Grip | The Iron Perspective 37
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham opens up about fatherhood, relapse, redemption, and the truth about becoming the man your family can rely on. From raising two young boys with intention, to facing the wreckage of who he used to be, this episode dives deep into what real success looks like and the brutal cost of addiction.JD shares raw stories from his past: the birth of his daugh
Set the Standard | The Iron Perspective 36
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Dave Puhky coach, black belt, former gym owner, and relentless advocate for personal accountability. JD and Dave break down what it means to set your own standard, rebuild your identity, and become the man you always knew you were capable of being.From growing up in chaos and self-destruction to building discipline through martial a
Forged Through Faith | The Iron Perspective 35
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Chris, a faith-driven mentor and creator behind Chris Reignites, to dive deep into addiction, masculinity, faith, and redemption. From burning his life to the ground to rebuilding it through God, discipline, and truth, this conversation is a raw look at what real manhood and spiritual leadership mean in today’s world.JD and Chris di
Raising Warriors | The Iron Perspective 34
Raising WarriorsIn this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Elan and his son, Mike a father-and-son duo from Gracie Barra Costa Mesa for an authentic talk about discipline, manhood, and the power of martial arts to shape strong families. From Elan’s journey into jiu-jitsu to Mike’s perspective as a 20-year-old entrepreneur raised under old-school values, this conversation div
The Dark Side of Sobriety | The Iron Perspective 33
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham confronts the dark side of sobriety the part most people never talk about. After nearly 15 years clean, JD has witnessed the heartbreaking truth: many get sober… but few stay sober. He opens up about the friends he’s lost, the funerals he’s attended, and the men who were “on fire” for recovery only to go back out one time and never return.From the
Faith First, Family Always | The Iron Perspective 32
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham brings on his wife, Alyssa, for an open and heartfelt conversation about marriage, motherhood, faith, and what it means to live in God’s order. Together, they break down the roles of men and women, the value of strong families, and why respect, communication, and purpose are at the foundation of a lasting relationship.JD and Alyssa share how they
The Work Never Stops | The Iron Perspective 31
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham reflects on his journey two weeks post-surgery, stepping back into the gym for the first time and sharing how unexpected opportunities like hyperbaric therapy and blood detox sped up his healing. But the heart of this episode isn’t recovery from surgery it’s recovery from addiction. JD takes us deep into his early days of sobriety: walking into so
Men Must Stand Back Up | The Iron Perspective 30
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits back down with Adam Allred for a raw conversation on masculinity, faith, and the state of our culture. From viral tragedies that expose the weakness of modern men, to the attack on free speech, to building discipline through morning routines, JD and Adam unpack why men must reclaim their role as protectors, leaders, and men of integrity.This
God Knows What He’s Doing | The Iron Perspective 29
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham returns to the mic just five days after back surgery to share the story of how a mortgage banker became the co-founder of Warrior Makers, a thriving peptide company. What began with his wife’s relapse, a Monday night AA meeting, and sponsoring men during COVID eventually sparked into a new mission combining sobriety, faith, fitness, and business.
What Darko Taught Me | The Iron Perspective 28
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham shares a raw update ahead of his fourth back surgery why the last two months have been brutal, how a younger, conservative surgeon changed the plan, and what it means to finally be two days from relief. From there, JD opens a powerful “God shot” chapter of his sobriety: the season he was on disability after a fusion, how that made space to drive h
The Day God Broke Through | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 27
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham lays it all out why he’s been battling brutal back pain (ER visit and all), and how that fight led him to revisit the full arc of his story: from a first drink in high school to opioids, Oxy, heroin, and speed then the moment God broke through, the day he chose sobriety (Jan 18, 2011), and the mentor who forged his code: great men help other men s
A Father’s Legacy, a Son’s Redemption | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 26
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with the man who raised him his father, Randy Denham for a brutally honest, emotional conversation about fatherhood, legacy, addiction, and redemption.From growing up in a home for abused children to becoming a heroin addict, JD shares what it was like to spiral into darkness while his dad watched from the sidelines praying, hoping, and
Into the Fire: Growth Over Comfort with Justin Hall | The Iron Perspective 25
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Justin Hall, Special Forces Green Beret, father, and coach, to dive into the journey of manhood, growth, and resilience. From West Point to Ranger school, from marriage and fatherhood to the cracks that force men to confront their true selves, this conversation is about choosing discomfort over comfort and stepping into the fire.Jus
The Purge: My Rawest Sobriety Confession Yet | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 24
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham strips away all pretense to deliver one of his most raw and personal reflections yet. With over 14 years of sobriety behind him, JD opens up about the valleys of discipline, the battles with resentment, and the weight of being wounded by those closest to him. From the death of his sponsor to his wife’s relapse to years of betrayal and backstabbing
Betting On Yourself | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 23
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham delivers a raw, no-excuses message about betting on yourself and refusing to settle. From crippling back pain and a broken healthcare system to the moments that lit a fire in his soul, JD lays out the path that took him from a corporate paycheck to building businesses that align with his purpose.He shares the powerful influence of mentors like Mar
Peptides, Purpose, and Brotherhood with Will Haas | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 22
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with William T. Haas entrepreneur, former athlete, and co-founder of Warrior Makers—to share the raw truth behind building a business from addiction to impact. From broken bones and broken businesses to rebuilding trust, faith, and purpose, this episode is the unfiltered story behind the rise of Warrior Makers.William opens up about his
No More Excuses | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 21
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham takes the mic solo to deliver a straight-up masterclass on what it actually takes to become the best version of yourself. No guests, no fluff just the raw blueprint that changed his life and has helped hundreds of men transform their bodies, minds, and discipline from the ground up.From his own battles with addiction, grief, and complacency to the
Becoming Dangerous with Adam Allred | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 20
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Adam Allred entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor to unpack what it really means to be a man in today’s world. From addiction and heartbreak to spiritual rebirth and disciplined leadership, this episode goes deep on the gritty, painful process of transformation.Adam shares how life’s most brutal moments divorce, faith crisis, and failur
The Carnivore Wake-Up Call | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 19
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Carnivore JT fitness coach, creator, and outspoken advocate of the carnivore lifestyle for a no-holds-barred conversation on food, fat loss, fasting, and the lies we’ve been sold about “health.” JT opens up about his early days as a macro-tracking bodybuilder, the crash into dad-bod reality, and the transformation that followed when
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This one pulls no punches.In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Jay Campbell author, hormone optimization pioneer, and unapologetic truth-teller—for a brutally honest conversation about what’s really happening to men in today’s world.From the destruction of masculinity to the lies we’ve been fed about our health, Jay breaks down the system that’s designed to keep men we
From Adversity to Strength: With Jon Andersen's | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 16
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with Jon Andersen former pro strongman, wrestler, and bodybuilder turned business owner and coach to unpack what it really takes to become unbreakable. From overcoming learning disabilities to dominating in the arena and now building a legacy off the stage, Jon’s story is a blueprint for turning pain into purpose.They dive into the minds
Where did all the strong men go? | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 15
Where did all the strong men go?In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham comes out swinging with a no-excuses call to men across the country: lead your family, lead yourself, and stop living soft. From childhood memories of his father’s quiet integrity to the lessons he's now passing on to his own sons, JD breaks down how far men have fallen—and how we can rise again.He tackles the hard
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