Troubled Past Podcast
Welcome to The Troubled Past Podcast
Hosted by Jarod "The Rock" Johnson, this is where the skeletons come out of the closet — hard and unapologetic.
Each week, Jarod dives deep into his own wild past, sharing raw, unfiltered stories from the streets, the hustle, and everything in between. But it doesn’t stop there — he brings on guests with equally insane backgrounds to tell the tales most people are too scared to say out loud.
From brushes with the law, cartel connections, underground deals, and close calls — The Troubled Past is your front-row seat to the lives people don’t talk about… but should.
No sugarcoating. No filters. Just truth, grit, and redemption.
🎙️ New episodes every week
💥 Real people. Real stories. Real troubled pasts.
Troubled Past Podcast
Running on Empty — The Grind, The Dreams, and The Truth
In this raw and honest episode of Troubled Past, Jarod Johnson talks about what happens when you push your body to the limit chasing your dreams. From exhaustion to burnout, Jarod opens up about the toll constant work can take — physically, mentally, and emotionally — when you’re determined to build something great.
He talks about the never-ending hustle that comes with going after your goals, the sacrifices that pile up along the way, and why rest is often the hardest thing to allow yourself. But as always, Jarod brings balance to the grind — diving into a few conspiracies, big thoughts about life, and the lessons hidden in fatigue and struggle.
This episode is for every dreamer, builder, and believer who’s ever felt worn down but refuses to quit. It’s a reminder that even the strongest need rest, and that purpose sometimes comes with pain.
If you’re tired, chasing something big, or trying to find your second wind — this episode will hit home.
🧠 Topics:
- Burnout and overworking your body
- The price of chasing big dreams
- Balancing ambition and health
- Real talk on rest and recovery
- Late-night conspiracies and reflection
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