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 Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?

Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.

John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.

Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.Copyright Grit Meets Growth Podcast Economía
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  • Action Over Everything: When The Way Forward Is Through - Episode 109

    Action Over Everything: When The Way Forward Is Through - Episode 109
    Jul 2 2025
    In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most important (but often overlooked) ingredients of growth: taking action. From gut-level realignment to stepping out of your comfort zone, we unpack what it looks like to stop thinking and start moving.

    Whether it’s your health, your relationships, your work, or the dreams you’ve kept on the shelf for too long, this conversation challenges you to stop waiting until you “feel ready” and take the first step, because clarity, confidence, and momentum are all built through action. We’re not talking theory here. We’re talking about real, gritty decisions that move you forward. So hit play, lean in, and more than anything—do something with what we’re sharing in today’s episode.

    Action creates alignment.
    When life feels off, whether it’s your work, relationships, or personal goals, it’s often a sign you're out of alignment. The fix? Take intentional action to realign with your values and purpose.

    Comfort is the enemy of growth.
    Staying “comfortably uncomfortable” keeps you stuck. Growth only happens when you’re willing to step into discomfort, embrace the unknown, and move anyway.

    Fear and overthinking kill momentum.
    Fear doesn’t stop you, your response to fear does. Overthinking, waiting for confidence, and playing out worst-case scenarios keep you paralyzed. Confidence comes after the action, not before it.

    Your energy is an investment. Spend it wisely.
    Hustling at work while neglecting your marriage, kids, or personal health is a misalignment. Redirect your action toward what matters most, not just what screams the loudest.

    Goals change… just don’t stop moving.
    It’s okay to rewrite your goals midyear. What’s not okay is giving up on them. Realign, refocus, and take the next step. The second half of the year is yours to own—if you take action.

    One Truth
    Clarity, confidence, and growth don’t come from thinking… they come from doing.
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    32 m
  • Taking Off the Mask: The Conversation Every Man Needs - Episode 108

    Taking Off the Mask: The Conversation Every Man Needs - Episode 108
    Jun 18 2025
    On today’s episode, we’re hitting record on a Friday—our favorite day to sit down and reflect—and we’ve got a lot to unpack. With June being Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation goes deep into what it really means to be strong, to wear the mask, and more importantly, what it looks like to take it off. We’re talking about the internal battles men face daily, the lies we tell ourselves, and the need for real conversations, real community, and real healing. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be "fine" when you’re not, this one’s for you.

    It’s time to drop the act and get honest—because that’s where the growth happens. Let’s go.

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    5 Insights from This Episode:
    Strength Isn't Silence — It's Honesty. Real strength comes from vulnerability and truth, not from pretending everything’s okay. Being willing to say “I’m not doing great” takes more courage than staying silent.

    The Mask We Wear Is Heavy.
    Men often wear a mask of strength, success, and control—but underneath, many are struggling. Taking off the mask starts with real conversations and safe spaces to be yourself.

    You’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone. The lone wolf mindset doesn’t work. Growth, healing, and strength are found in the pack—in community, accountability, and surrounding yourself with people who care enough to check in and stay for the answer.

    Journaling Helps Reveal Patterns. Writing down your thoughts consistently creates clarity. It helps you recognize emotional patterns and mental health red flags you might otherwise miss in the daily chaos.

    Your Struggles Are a Calling, Not a Punishment. That weight you're carrying isn’t a curse—it’s a sign you’re built for more. Instead of asking for the load to be lifted, ask for the strength to carry it and grow through it.

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    One Truth: You can’t fix what you won’t face.
    Healing starts when you stop ignoring the hard stuff and choose to look it in the eye.
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    32 m
  • We All Need a Pack: Breaking Down The Lone Wolf Lie - Episode 107

    We All Need a Pack: Breaking Down The Lone Wolf Lie - Episode 107
    Jun 4 2025
    In the last episode, we talked about the importance of betting on yourself — showing up with boldness, taking risks, and owning your story. But after we wrapped, something kept tugging at us. There’s a shadow side to betting on yourself: going it alone.

    This episode is all about the lone wolf mindset — the belief that strength means isolation, that you have to carry the weight on your own to earn respect. It’s a lie we’ve been sold, especially as men, and it’s costing us deeply. Today we’re talking about what it means to be fiercely independent without being alone… why going further means running with a pack… and how connection, community, and perspective might just be the greatest strengths you’ve been missing.

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    Five insights from this episode:

    You Can Bet on Yourself Without Doing It Alone
    Independence is powerful—but isolation is a trap. Real growth happens when boldness is paired with intentional connection.

    The Lone Wolf Might Survive… But He Won’t Thrive
    You can win in short sprints alone, but long-term success and fulfillment come from surrounding yourself with a trusted circle.

    Perspective Comes Through People
    Other voices help sharpen your own. Trusted relationships expose blind spots, challenge your thinking, and unlock new ideas.

    Isolation Increases the Risk of Burnout and Bad Decisions
    Carrying the weight alone leads to exhaustion, mental health struggles, and poor choices. A strong circle helps lighten the load.

    Fierce Independence + Intentional Connection = Resilience
    The strongest individuals are grounded in who they are—but they're also humble enough to lean into community, receive feedback, and keep growing.

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    One Truth
    The strongest among us aren’t lone wolves—they’re the ones who know when to stand alone and when to lean on their pack.
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    26 m
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