Everyday Greatness: The Ray Lewis Podcast

During this holiday season, take a look at who surrounds you and determine who you follow. We all put our trust and faith into somebody so make sure to choose wisely as we continue our journey towards Championship Mentality.

Happy Thanksgiving from Ray Lewis and Team No Excuses! Championship Mentality continues next week!

Ray Lewis and Julian Edelman have gone from rivals on the gridiron to partners on the big screen. This week, Julian joins Ray to discuss some memories from the past and what Julian describes as "happily miserable." Then Monte Sanders jumps in with this week's Championship Mentality principle: to be grateful in ALL circumstances!

During the month of November, Ray Lewis and Monte Sanders will be discussing the importance of thanks, giving and gratitude. Today, they encourage you to give thanks to those who have positively impacted you while they are still with you.

This week, Michael Vick returns for a new Game Time segment as he and Ray Lewis discuss some teams and players at the half-way point in the season. Plus, Ray explains how refocusing will help continue your journey to Championship Mentality.

Are you always on the go? Even when you stop, does your mind continue to race? Today, Ray Lewis and Monte Sanders share their personal experiences with Being Still both in your body and mind. Being present in the moment will help you continue your journey to Championship Mentality.

Have you smiled or laughed today? In this special episode the great Ray Lewis and 3-time America's Favorite Trainer Monte Sanders ask what makes you smile and laugh every day? Cherish those moments and continue your journey to Championship Mentality.

The people around us help shape our journey and in this episode, Ray Lewis and Monte Sanders discuss how our trust in those people affects our day to day roadmap.

Short & Sweet! Ray Lewis & Monte Sanders explore the Championship Mentality topic of the day - How have you been dealing with the state of the world right now? The guys help navigate the crazy state of the world today, & show us how to slow down when life gets to be too crazy. Take a look inside your heart and join us on this journey!

The great Ray Lewis and 3-time America's Favorite Trainer, Monte Sanders step through this week's principle of taking risks. Watch this episode to continue your journey to Championship Mentality!

After a great Week 1 in the NFL, hear what Ray Lewis and Michael Vick have to say about the games. Plus, learn what insight did Peyton Manning give Ray? Then continue your journey with Ray and Monte Sanders to find out how expanding from your comfort zone will help you reach your success zone!

It's "Game Time!" Ray Lewis is joined weekly by the great Michael Vick, the two will take a deep dive into college and professional athletes and matchups in Week 1. PLUS, continue the Championship Mentality journey with Ray & Monte Sanders as they discuss this week's principle: Importance of Rest!

This week the incomparable Ray Lewis introduces a new segment "Game Time!" Joined weekly by the great Michael Vick, the two will take a deep dive into college and professional athletes and matchups. Then continue your Championship Mentality journey with Ray & Monte Sanders as they discuss this week's principle: flexibility. Learn how your flexibility enables your stability!

This week Ray Lewis and 3-time America's Favorite Trainer Monte Sanders prove that leaders set the standard for themselves! Feel empowered and be encouraged to raise your standard on this week!

Today's episode is all about you - and we have a challenge for you! Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders dive deep into the the Championship Mentality focus of the day - Strength Training! Ray & Coach talk about first protecting your mind, intermittent fasting, the importance of strength training, myths behind strength training, other options besides weights, jumping jacks, discipline & the willingness to fail, tips for getting started, and the challenge of the week! Shake up your comfort zone

Ray Lewis invites fellow Hall Of Fame NFL Linebacker - Derrick Brooks! Derrick tells us some of his greatest memories from a life on the gridiron, how he defines his motivation, how to approach the grind, giving back, how he views modern players, how they pushed each other from afar, and so much more! PLUS, Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders dissect the Championship Mentality topic of the week - Cardio & Conditioning!

Ray shares a word on the passing of a friend and member of the Ravens nation - Darren Sanders.

Ray Lewis chats with Hall Of Fame Running Back - Edgerrin James! Edgerrin talks about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, how he puts the reward in perspective, the training process that lead to him becoming a great RB, his inspirations growing up in Walter Payton & Fred Taylor, the importance of nutrition, University of Miami, greatest memories, favorite teammates, and so much more! PLUS, Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders dive into the Championship Mentality topic of the week - Nutrition! Ray & Coach help simplify the process of looking at your nutrition.

This week, Ray Lewis and Coach Monte Sanders emphasize the Championship Mentality topic of the week: Plan Your Workouts! Taking care of yourself is your duty and you must do that by planning, this will create habits and those turn into a lifestyle!

This week Dr. Christian Conte offers enlightening conversation on how to free yourself from the power of others while Ray Lewis and Monte Sanders intro Part 2 of Championship Mentality: The Body. We focused on The Mind first because without those principles, working out for a healthy body will just be temporary versus a lifestyle. Let's continue the journey together!

The great Ray Lewis and two-time America's favorite trainer of the year, Monte Sanders, reminds you that laughter is medicine for the soul! They spend some time reminiscing on times that have Ray in tears!

Priceline.com founder Jeff Hoffman and Hall of Famer Ray Lewis lead a motivational conversation on being a problem solver and what exactly you should do to your haters. Plus, Ray & Monte dive into how to reinvent yourself.

Today's episode stems from Ray's wrestling days in high school, continued at a car wash and ended up with 1988 Gold Medalist Kenny Monday as a guest on today's episode! Monday talks about growing up in Tulsa and making history at the Olympics. Plus, overcoming adversity is this week's principle for Championship Mentality.

Ray Lewis chats with the great Peyton Manning in another incredible episode of Championship Mentality: ! Peyton talks about when he knew football was right for him, playing multiple sports, Dan Marino, breaks down Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen, his mentality as a quarterback, 1998 Colts @ Ravens, memories from the 1998 Pro Bowl, Ray recruiting him to come Baltimore, looks back at their battles on the field, his HOF announcement, receiving the Gold Jacket, his three principles for a Championship Mentality, and so much more! PLUS, Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders discuss today's Championship Mentality principle - Are You Casual or Committed!?

Ray Lewis chats with Michael Strahan in an another incredible episode of Championship Mentality: Self-Identity! Michael discusses his path into a life of football, playing for one organization, lessons he learned in football that he still carries today, advice for young football players after the game, Tampa Bay Bucs' defensive unit during their Super Bowl run, his top three pass rushers in the league today, how he defines a Championship Mentality, and so much more! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss the principle of Self-Identity, and the unlocking of your gifts & talents to accomplish your dreams!

Ray Lewis chats with Gary Sheffield about his legendary career in the MLB! Plus, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss the latest Championship Mentality principle: Your Company Matters, Your Environment Matters!! Your vision chooses your friends!

Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders GO BACK to recap the latest principles of Championship Mentality! Write it Down! What is a Champion - Who's Eligible? You vs. You - No Competition, Mind-Body-Spirit, Planning, No Excuses Mentality, Gratitude, Living A life of Gratitude, Self-Discipline, Courage, Persistence, Time Efficiency, Self-Study, & The Shortcut!

Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman discusses why football was his sanctuary! Plus, Ray Lewis & Coach Monte Sanders talk about Ray's birthday, and the Championship Mentality program of the day: avoiding the shortcuts!

Ray Lewis and the great Mike Singletary are telling stories from battle!! Plus, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders explore the topic of Self-Study & Study Habits!

Ray Lewis invites Pastor Swanzy in an another incredible episode of Championship Mentality: Time Efficiency! Ray & Pastor Swanzy discuss what inspired him to a life in ministry, how he defines time & time management, maximizing your time, time's relationship to stress & anxiety in your life, how to keep your life in order, and much more! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss Time, and give you the steps you need to becoming Time Master! Time is a gift from God to all humanity!

Ray Lewis invites the great Michael Vick in this week's episode of Championship Mentality: Persistence! Ray & Mike discuss the moment that first got him starting playing quarterback, his fear of Ray on the field, what he learned from Donovan McNabb, Miami & Virginia Tech rivalry, his thoughts being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, one play in his career he remembers most, when he told himself he needed to do more, how he defines persistence, the next generation of players, fishing, and so much more! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss the importance of Persistence, what is it, and give you the steps you need to remain Persistent! Persistence confirms that your original intentions were real!

Ray Lewis invites MMA Fighter Anthony Pettis in this week's episode of Championship Mentality: Courage! Ray & Anthony dive into his path into the world of fighting, his process to becoming a black belt in four martial arts disciplines, how he got in the cage, his aspirations to becoming a champion in three different leagues, his process of preparing for a fight, how he defines courage, the PFL league, how he wants people to remember him, what he's found in the teaching process, and what makes him never quit!!! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss the importance of Courage, how fear plays a role, and give you the steps you need to train your Courage muscle! Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage!

Ray Lewis invites World's Strongest Man Mark Henry in this week's episode of Championship Mentality: Discipline! Ray & Mark dive into his path to becoming a BEAST and a world champion in three sports, how he defines his mentality playing sports, his influences growing up, what got him into wrestling, how he uses success as a drug, the importance of mentorship, overconfidence, how he learned from failure, Larry Allen, and so much more! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte Sanders discuss the importance of Discipline through the process, how to define it, and give you the steps you need to train your Discipline muscle! Discipline is good for your health!

Ray Lewis invites MMA Legend Randy "The Natural" Couture in this week's episode of Championship Mentality: Having Gratitude! Ray & Randy dive into his path into fighting, how the professional path for fighting has changed, how he discovered his championship mentality, his time at Oklahoma State, the PFL league, how Ray studied fighting to use in his game, what he would change, and his best advice for young athletes! PLUS, Ray & Coach Monte discuss the importance of Having Gratitude, and give you the steps you need to train your gratitude muscle!

Grab your pen!!! Ray Lewis & Monte Sanders kick off episode two of Championship Mentality: No Excuses! Ray & Coach Monte discuss the unwritten rule of their training mentality: NO EXCUSES! The guys tell stories from training camps, self-affirmations, cursing, the power of music, how Ray overcame his tricep injury, and how they competed against themselves to be the best - It's not what happens to us, it's what we do that defines us! MAKE UP YOUR MIND and the victory is already won - so what are you telling yourself?

Get your pen & pad ready! Ray Lewis & Monte Sanders kick off a brand new segment called "Championship Mentality"! Ray & Coach discuss what it means to have a strong mentality, obedience, how to use your senses, and how to win the battle between your ears! We experience 50 - 70,000 thoughts in a day, how do I win that battle? Ray & Monte challenge the audience to change one life a day through kind acts. Ray gives us three practical steps to change your reality. Your focus dictates who you become!

This week's episode of the show is dedicated to Ray's father, Elbert Ray Whitehead. Ray Lewis introduces his trainer and best friend for over 20 years - Monte Sanders! A.K.A. America's Trainer TWO years in a row! Monte tells us all about his new book which was released TODAY - "The Power Of You Versus You. Aligning Your Mind Body & Spirit to Discover & Fulfill Your Purpose". Ray & Monte discuss their philosophy of training, the secrets of unlocking your abilities, what "No Excuses" really means, managing your exterior influences, a new show format, and their new segment "Championship Mentality" - giving you principles and rules for success!!

Ray Lewis chats with fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer - Eric Dickerson! Ray & Eric bring it all the way back to the jerry curls & goggles, his high school playing days, early inspirations, will vs talent, his 2k yard season, a rivalry, his move to Indy, the Patriots defense preparing for "Dickerson Week", best running backs he's seen play, Bo Jackson, his track background, and so much more!

Ray Lewis chats with his High School coach - Ernest Joe! Ray & Coach Joe have a chat down memory lane discussing memorable stories from their time together, his old school coaching style, fathering his players vs coaching them, the legend of his certified hand & his red pickup truck, looking out for others, molding young men, Ray's greatest games, letting Ray start at running back his senior year, the keys to player-coach communication, Ray's recruiting process out of hs, the moment he knew Ray was going to the NFL, Ray's Hall Of Fame induction, Ray's Bobby Boucher moment, and so much more! Plus, Ray reflects on the impact Coach Joe left on his life, and why checking in with ourselves is so important. "To Reach A Certain Level Of Greatness, Your Comfort Zone Must Be Disturbed."

Ray Lewis chats with his former coach and current DC for the WFT - Jack Del Rio! Ray & Coach relive memories from the 2000 Ravens team, the greatest trio of linebackers, why he pursued coaching, the greatest lesson he learned during coaching, Tony Dungy, 1st playoff game vs Denver, how he motivates guys, the greatest defense of all time, coaching WFT rookie Chase Young, how the game has changed over the years, and how to operate from Love & Respect! PLUS, Ray reflects on making Time to Heal Yourself - Your Wound Is Not Your Fault, But Your Healing Is Your Responsibility!

Ray Lewis chats with Tv Host, veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a former law enforcement officer with the Chicago PD - Steve Wilkos! Ray & Steve discuss how he went from Cop to Show Host! Steve talks about his trouble in his early life, how he ended up on the Jerry Springer Show, how "Springer Break" transformed his look, the genesis of The Steve Wilkos Show, and the powerful work he's doing now! Steve shares his thoughts on the power of the show, his journey with alcohol, his Chicago sports fandom, Super Bowl LV, Tom Brady & Patrick Mahomes, and why you should take every opportunity you can. PLUS, Ray talks about the Ravens' 20th Anniversary event, thoughts on the pandemic, personal reinvention, social media, prayer, and how to become a master of you! Where are you headed?

Ray Lewis chats with his former Defensive Coach Chuck Pagano! Ray & Coach Pagano discuss his path into coaching competitive sports, their time together on the Baltimore Ravens, "Chuck Strong" and his battle with Cancer, his path into the cycling world, Khalil Mack for the Chicago Bears, Super Bowl LV, mountain climbers, and more! Ray & Coach preview Super Bowl LV - who has the edge, x-factors, coaching staffs, and why he's rooting for the Bucs! PLUS, Ray reflects on Determination, Grit & Gratitude. Know you're in your purpose!

Ray Lewis chats with his former Defensive Coach and current Assistant Head Coach for the Arizona Sun Devils - Marvin Lewis! Ray & Coach Lewis discuss what made their Baltimore Ravens Defense in 2000 so special, tell stories from the locker room & Super Bowl XXXV, the solution to more minority head coaches in the NFL, working with Herm Edwards at ASU, and more! Ray & Coach also break down Conference Championship weekend, the Chiefs offense, Aaron Rodgers, what makes Davante Adams so special, and Coach's most memorable plays coaching Ray. PLUS, Ray reflects on his relationship with Coach, the Challenge of the Week, and how to break an old pattern by starting a new habit! Try Something New This Week!

Ray Lewis chats with the creator of the P90X workout program - Tony Horton! Ray & Tony discuss the genesis of the program, why fitness is even more importance today, how to shake things up, how to take your workouts to the next level, Power Nation, maintaining thru the years, and a CHALLENGE!

Ray Lewis chats with friend and legendary Titans running back - Eddie George! Ray & Eddie talk about Eddie's Heisman Trophy experience in '95, their predictions for this year's CFP National Championship game, thoughts on Alabama WR DeVonta Smith & RB Najee Harris, Ohio St. QB Justin Fields' future, Titans vs Ravens, NFL playoff predictions, the secret to longevity, his new financial platform to help educate the public, and so much more!! Ray finishes the show with some key thoughts as we go into 2021, building longevity into your life & what to leave behind in 2020.

Ray Lewis chats with his mother Minister Smith to tell the story behind the glory! Ray & his mother discuss the importance of introducing faith, the incredible story of Ray's birth, the purpose behind her disciplinary style, the importance of having open family talks with your children, the power of knowledge, and her message going into 2021! Release your pain, be Graceful, take time with your family, lead with forgiveness & repentance, and listen! Plus, Ray reflects on the pandemic, and gives some inspirational thoughts going into the new year. If you need help getting through a tough situation, give this podcast a listen. Happy New Year!

Ray Lewis & John Brenkus chat with Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas about his path into the big leagues, how did he get the nickname "Big Hurt"(and the name that came first LOL), his football & baseball influences growing up, the influence of Michael Jordan, his Hall of Fame induction, the Frank Thomas shimmy, and so much more!! Plus, Ray & John chop it on Ravens/Browns, Ray remember back to his draft day, lessons from Marie Kondo, and the power of Joy!

Ray Lewis & John Brenkus chat with Cleveland Browns LB Mack Wilson about playing during COVID, bouncing back from his hyper-extended knee, the season the Browns are having so far, Baker Mayfield, the biggest lesson he's learned, this week's Browns vs Ravens on MNF, who inspired him early on, and much more!! Ray & John then discuss the power of hope!

Ray Lewis & John Brenkus chat with the legendary Jake Steinfeld - aka Body By Jake! Ray & John chat with Jake about the secrets to his career longevity, big life moments, lessons he learned training with the greatest in the world, how to make your next move, mental vs physical workouts, getting thru the challenges of today, and what he claims is his secret power! Ray & John then break down the power of positive influences, optimism, and how to use dissatisfaction as the catalyst for great & positive change! Check out Jake's new podcast "Don't Listen To Me" on Parental Lessons, & DONTQUIT.com for Jake's new drink!

Happy Thanksgiving! Ray Lewis & John Brenkus explore the true gift of thankfulness! Ray & John challenge the audience to get creative this Thanksgiving by reaching out to others in a new way. A kind gesture, a loving word, or even simple acknowledgement can change lives! Be the example and focus on making this a positive time! Gratitude creates an abundant life!

Ray Lewis chats with Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Connor! Go inside the 9-0 Steelers locker room! Ray & James talk about how they met, his battle thru Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2015 and the lessons he learned, playing with Big Ben, what player changed the way he saw the game, the Ravens/Steelers rivalry & matchup this Thanksgiving, and much more! Ray tells a Joe Montana story, how to recognize a pivot moment in your life, self discovery, and how to become an agent of change! Slow down and stop comparing!