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Run Your Life Show With Andy VasilyAuthor: Andy Vasily
Host Andy Vasily interviews inspiring leaders from professional sports, the field of education, and the health/wellness industry to unpack what striving for excellence means and to learn more about the guiding principles that shape their work. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#301: Quiet Strength In Practice: Risk, Resilience, and Trust with Nathan Whitaker
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful, reflective conversation, author, attorney, and former NFL executive Nathan Whitaker joins Andy Vasily to explore how risk, resilience, and trusted mentors have shaped his life—from walking on at Duke, to working in NFL front offices, to co‑authoring bestselling books with NFL legendary coach Tony Dungy, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, and others.Nathan opens up about the fragility of athletic identity, the pain of unfulfilled potential, and the years he spent avoiding the very places that symbolized his perceived “failure.” Through honest stories, he and Andy unpack how we can reframe regret, connect the dots of our past, and move forward with greater courage and clarity.This is an episode about trust, character, vulnerability, and choosing to see the good, even when life’s plans don’t match our expectations.About NathanAs Nathan Whitaker shares with his audiences, “Every one of us is creating a legacy. It’s up to us to determine its impact.” This belief underscores both his literary and speaking career. Learn more about both at www.nathanwhitaker.com.Nathan Whitaker is a motivational speaker, an author, and a Super Bowl champion. He has a Super Bowl ring from his time working for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was a two-sport athlete at Duke University, and holds graduate degrees from Harvard Law School and the University of Florida. A sixth-generation Floridian, he currently lives in Gainesville, with his wife, Amy, their dog, RickyBobby, and two cats, Fezzik and Scout. They have two daughters, Hannah, an assistant librarian at the University of Florida and Ellie, a recent graduate of UF. Connect with NathanLinkedInWebsiteYou can find Nathan Whitaker's books here.
