Against All Odds with Matt Johnson: Marathons, Mindset, and Defining Moments

On today’s episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Matt Johnson, ultra runner, veteran, and fitness coach, sits down with Michael Chernow to share his inspiring journey. From summiting Mount Everest on a treadmill to running across Texas, sleeping on his floor, and flying past finish lines, Matt opens up about pushing through extreme physical and emotional challenges. He also gets vulnerable about past failures, trials, tribulations, and the life lessons he's learned along the way. Today, the two explore: Ultra Running & Everest on a Treadmill: Matt’s incredible feat of summiting Everest… in one afternoon Making Lemons into Lemonade: How Matt turned his past struggles into strength Building Lasting Habits & Routines: The importance of consistency in achieving personal success Faith & Spiritual Growth: Matt shares his journey of rediscovering faith and how it transformed his life Personal Growth & Mentorship: How Matt learned to forge his own path and found purpose Defining Life Moments: The key moments that shaped Matt’s approach to life Crossing the Finish Line: Matt’s actionable advice for pushing through life’s toughest challenges If you found yourself nodding in agreement, shouting “YES” at the steering wheel the same way we did, be sure to give the show a 5-star rating and review. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations like the one here today, and we’ll catch you next week, Kreatures! TIMESTAMPS: 0:52 Making Lemons Into Lemonade 13:31 Building Lasting Habits 21:19 Faith and Spiritual Grownth 35:07 Personal Growth & Mentorship 45:49 Defining Life Moments 54:59 Crossing The Finish Line