The WorkReady Podcast with Dr. Kevin Rindal
Episodes
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Overloaded: What the Data Reveals About Why You Feel Drained — and How to Get Back
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
73% of people in the trades don't trust who is leading them. That number came from a survey of 3,100 construction professionals. And it wasn't...
From the Trades to the Mic: How a Lineman Built a Top 1% Podcast
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 a journeyman lineman in Canada bought a microphone and pressed record. Six years later that podcast was in the top 1% of shows globally and wa...
From Apprentice to America's Favorite Lineman: Lessons in Toughness, Longevity and Brotherhood From Austin Carr
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Carr posted one video to help a friend. Ten comments later he realized there were gaps in knowledge across the trades that nobody was filling. ...
Industrial-Athlete Mindset: How Workers in the Toughest Jobs Set Themselves Up for Success
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most field workers show up, grind through the day, and call it a win. But surviving the shift is not the same as thriving in the career. Nick Magana h...
Your Body Is Your 401k: Injury Prevention For Working Athletes
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your body is your 401k. The small deposits you make every day determine what you have at the end of your career.Sarah Miranda leads workforce health a...
Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs: What a Sports Medicine Expert Wants Every Working Athlete to Know
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most workers have been taught more about how to take care of their tools than their own body. Yet you only get one body. Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down wi...
Why You Hit the Wall: Fueling Lessons from the Backcountry
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The nutrition advice built for athletes playing four quarters was never built for someone working a 10 to 12 hour shift with no halftime and no traine...
Clean Isn't Enough: The Science Behind Water That Actually Heals the Body
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been told to drink more water. But if you're still dragging through shifts, foggy by midday, or cramping up in the field, volume isn...
Having the Tough Conversations: Addressing Mental Distress Before It Becomes a Critical Incident
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been trained to spot physical hazards like falls, equipment failures, and electrical risk. But some of the most dangerous risks on a jobsit...
This Is Why You Can't Relax: How Recharge Rooms Bring Recovery Science to Frontline Workers
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Long hours. High stress. And a body that doesn’t recover like it used to. Most workers don’t break down overnight. It builds when stress has nowhe...
Stop Getting Passed Over: The 7 Behaviors That Actually Get You Promoted
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some workers get promoted… while others stay stuck?If you work in the trades, you’ve seen it. Two people with the same skill and experience...
Fuel Your Longevity: These Are The Supplements That Keep You Working Strong
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What you put in your body determines how you perform, recover, and how long you last. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Dr. Rick Kreide...
How to Move Up Fast in the Trades: Turning a Servant Mindset Into Servant Leadership
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people in the trades think leadership begins when someone hands you the title. Josh Nieves learned the opposite.He started in construction at 18,...
The Neuroscience of Jobsite Safety: What Happens to Your Brain Under Pressure
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is your most important safety tool. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with developmental molecular biologist and bestselling auth...
The Industrial Athlete's Edge: Why Your PPE Needs to Perform, Not Just Protect
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your workwear actually protecting you, or creating hidden risk?What you wear on the job affects more than comfort. It impacts focus, thermoregulati...
From Groundman to Founder: When Frontline Experience Meets Entrepreneurial Hustle
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe Carrillo started as a groundman, climbing towers and working long shifts until back injuries forced him to rethink his future. Instead of leavi...
The Durability Blueprint: Longevity Lessons from a UFC Trainer
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elite athletes don’t just train hard. They recover with purpose. In this conversation, Dr. Heather Linden shares what she’s learned from working w...
The Cold Truth: Protecting Performance and Function in Extreme Conditions
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The cold weather is not just uncomfortable. It's the second deadliest environmental stressor after a lack of oxygen. It changes the way your body ...
The Home Front: A Line Wife's Take on Worker Safety
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the wife of a lineman, Anne-Marie Olivieri has lived the reality behind the statistics: accidents every few days, a fatality roughly every twelve, ...
The Industrial-Athlete Mindset: Training Your Body for a Lifetime in the Trades
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to build a long, safe, and high-performing career as a lineman? Scott Politakis—veteran electric lineman with 20+ years on the front lines, hos...
Save Lives: The Peer-Led Solution to Construction's Silent Crisis
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the construction and energy trades, toughness is worn like armor, but silence around mental health is costing lives.In this episode, Dr. Kevin Rind...
Brotherhood in Action: Supporting Field Athletes and Families Through Recovery
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Spicer’s life changed in an instant after a catastrophic arc flash left him with severe burns. On this episode of the WorkReady Podcast, Zach, ...
Standards Over Shortcuts: Building Crews That Rise to Excellence
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a leader worth following when the pressure is on?In this episode of the WorkReady Podcast, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Mark Groves of N...
Psychological Safety: Combating the Hidden Dangers to Frontline Workers
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deadliest threat in the trades isn’t always on the job. Host Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Jenny Lavin, founder of Union Care Solutions, to ta...
This Gear Could Save Your Life: The PPE Wake-Up Call
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FR clothing isn’t just gear. It’s about your family, your future, and your longevity. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Derek Sang,...
Beyond Mental Toughness: Lessons from Navy SEALs and Olympians
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic champions, Navy SEALs, and today’s workforce athletes all face the same challenge: staying focused and effective when pressure, distraction,...
What Your Body Is Capable Of: Performance & Longevity for Workforce Athletes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Kevin Rindal sits down with Coach Mark “Coach P” Paulsen — founder of Wilderness Athlete, former NFL draft pick, and longtime Directo...
Finding Purpose After Burnout: The Comeback Story Every Workforce Athlete Needs to Hear
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you work in the trades, this episode may be one of the most important—and empowering—conversations you’ll hear all year.This week, Marine Cor...
Stronger on the Inside: Mental Toughness in the Trades
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your dad works the lines, your childhood looks different. For Hayley Booker, it meant growing up with a superhero — until she realized even her...
The Standard You Live By: How Leaders Face Fear and Win
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Eric Kapitulik — Marine Special Operations Officer, Ironman athlete, Everest climber, and founder of The Program — to unpack what ...
From Burnout to Purpose: How One Lineworker Turned Pain into Leadership
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Third-generation lineworker Ken Lulow opens up about his “wake-up call” — from a rough apprenticeship that almost drove him out of the trade to ...
TRAILER | WORKREADY PODCAST
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the WorkReady Podcast—where workforce athletes learn how to perform at their best, lead with purpose, and build a stronger life at home a...
From Exhausted to Unstoppable: The Sleep Secret Field Pros Use with Eric Rogers
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Rogers—PhD, MBA, and sleep specialist for elite teams like the Navy SEALs—joins Kevin Rindal to reveal the science of sleep for workforce ath...
Stop Normalizing Pain: How Safety Culture Starts with You
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After more than two decades in the utility industry, Dr. Maria Silva-Palacios has seen an unhealthy pattern—too many field pros accepting pain as “...
From Exhausted to Unstoppable: The Sleep Secret Field Pros Use with Eric Rogers
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Rogers—PhD, MBA, and sleep specialist for elite teams like the Navy SEALs—joins Kevin Rindal to reveal the science of sleep for workforce ath...
TRAILER | WORKREADY PODCAST
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the WorkReady Podcast—where workforce athletes learn how to perform at their best, lead with purpose, and build a stronger life at home a...
Stop Normalizing Pain: How Safety Culture Starts with You
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After more than two decades in the utility industry, Dr. Maria Silva-Palacios has seen an unhealthy pattern—too many field pros accepting pain as “...
Episode Trailer | Stop Normalizing Pain: How Safety Culture Starts with You
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most field pros accept pain as “part of the job.” Dr. Maria Silva-Palacios joins Kevin Rindal to challenge that belief—revealing how empathy, tr...
From Exhausted to Unstoppable: The Sleep Secret Field Pros Use with Eric Rogers
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Rogers—PhD, MBA, and sleep specialist for elite teams like the Navy SEALs—joins Kevin Rindal to reveal the science of sleep for workforce ath...
Dylon Koch on Recover Faster, Work Stronger: The Field-Tested Hydration Playbook
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You fuel your truck with premium gas, change the oil on schedule, and check the tires before every trip. But what about your own body—the machine yo...
Rob Jones: Surviving Hard Hits and Leadership in the Field
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Rob Jones—U.S. Marine Corps combat engineer turned double above-knee amputee, Paralympic medalist, endurance athlete, and Echelon Fr...