Personal Life & Inspirations
Personal Life & Inspirations
"Every frame I capture is a reflection of the world as I see it shaped by my travels, my experiences, and the stories that have stayed with me."
Family & Values
How His Family's Influence, Personal Experiences, and Deep Connections Continue to Shape His Journey as a Filmmaker and a Father
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Achievement & Recognition
Winner of Best Director Award – Austin Film Festival
2023
Winner of Best Director Award – Austin Film Festival
2023
FeaturedEpisode
March 21, 2025
34 minutes
Hidden Power of rituals nobody talks about
Much of what we do comes from habit, whether we realize it or not. You weren’t born knowing to wake up and immediately check your phone – the habit developed over time, and now you probably do it without thinking. In today’s episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss rituals, from building healthy habits to breaking unhealthy ones.
Hidden Power of rituals nobody talks about
Episode 20
34 minutes
March 14, 2025
43 minutes
FOMO vs. JOMO: The Life-Changing Route Towards a Purposeful Life
FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has become part of our vocabulary because it describes an almost universal experience. We all want to fit in to some extent, we all want to be the best version of ourselves, and we all want to please the people around us. But committing to too much can leave you drained. In this episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss the fear and joy of missing out.
FOMO vs. JOMO: The Life-Changing Route Towards a Purposeful Life
Episode 19
43 minutes
March 7, 2025
34 minutes
Avoid These Mistakes When Starting Over
Great decision makers aren’t defined by the decisions they make during predictable times; they know how to adapt to change in the face of adversity and pivot when necessary. In today’s episode of Never In Reverse, Jeremy and Doug discuss starting over as it applies to their business, families, and personal lives. They give tips on how you can position yourself to quickly adapt to change and share their experiences with change and starting over.
Avoid These Mistakes When Starting Over
Episode 18
34 minutes
February 28, 2025
35 minutes
The Shocking Truth About Burnout (And How to Overcome It)
Do you know how to unplug from work? How about setting boundaries at home when you need time to yourself? In today’s episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss how to allocate your energy to be present and avoid burnout. Jeremy and Doug both struggled with leaving their work at work and being present with their families when they get home, and they share tips to help you balance your work and home life.
The Shocking Truth About Burnout (And How to Overcome It)
Episode 17
35 minutes
February 21, 2025
35 minutes
Why MICRO Habits Are The KEY To Achieving Your Goals
A big part of self-improvement, is adopting new habits, but making big changes all at once can be difficult. Trying to change your lifestyle all at once will make you less likely to stick with the new changes. However, big changes can also be made by compounding small changes. In today’s episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss micro-habits, which are small, positive changes that build up to help you make big improvements. They discuss how they’ve used micro-habits at work, at home, and in their personal lives.
Why MICRO Habits Are The KEY To Achieving Your Goals
Episode 16
35 minutes
February 15, 2025
32 minutes
The Power of Solitude: Silence the Noise & Find Clarity
A lot of us live in a world on nonstop work and focus, but this can often be self-imposed. Learning to set aside time for solitude and calmness can improve your mental state, your relationships, and your productivity. In this episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss solitude and explain how they have come to cultivate it in their lives.
The Power of Solitude: Silence the Noise & Find Clarity
Episode 15
32 minutes
February 7, 2025
29 minutes
Cultural Intelligence: The Key to a Richer Life Experience
What does cultural intelligence mean to you, and how do you cultivate it? In today’s episode of Never in Reverse, Doug and Jeremy define and discuss cultural intelligence and explain its applications to their work and family lives. They give tips on how you can expand your own cultural intelligence and discuss why doing so matters.
Cultural Intelligence: The Key to a Richer Life Experience
Episode 14
29 minutes
January 31, 2025
42 minutes
The Art of Saying NO: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Burnout?
In this episode of the Never in Reverse Podcast, we discuss the art of saying no, setting boundaries, and avoiding burnout. You’re committing to spend time with a friend or committing to a new client; sticking to your commitments shows integrity. Overcommitting, as tempting as it can be for people pleasers like Doug, is a great way to let people down when you inevitably don’t have the time you said you did. In this episode, Doug and Jeremy talk about their boundaries and share tips to help you set your own.
The Art of Saying NO: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Burnout?
Episode 13
42 minutes
January 24, 2025
29 minutes
Rediscovering the Joy of Learning Through Curiosity
Remember the wonder you felt as a child? In this episode, we’re tapping into that sense of awe and diving into the power of curiosity. It’s about staying open to new ideas and experiences, challenging your comfort zone, and reigniting your passion for discovery.
Rediscovering the Joy of Learning Through Curiosity
Episode 12
29 minutes
February 1, 2025
37 minutes
The Power of Vulnerability: Why It's a Strength & Not a Weakness
What does it mean to be vulnerable? When is vulnerability appropriate, and when is it not the right time? Here's a hint: most men lean too far on the side of keeping things to themselves. In this episode of Never in Reverse, Jeremy and Doug discuss vulnerability, honesty, and open communication.
The Power of Vulnerability: Why It's a Strength & Not a Weakness
Episode 11
37 minutes
January 10, 2025
31 minutes
The Importance of Adaptability: Leadership and Personal Growth
Adapting to change is difficult. Change is all around us, but we are most comfortable when things remain constant. Today’s episode of Never in Reverse is all about change – how to prepare for it, how to adapt when it is happening, and how to make change a part of your culture.
The Importance of Adaptability: Leadership and Personal Growth
Episode 10
31 minutes
January 3, 2025
32 minutes
Mindfulness and Productivity: Balancing Work and Life in 2025
Learn how to be more mindful in 2025. This episode of the Never in Reverse podcast is all about mindfulness and allocating your energy between your work, family, and personal life. Many of us struggle to turn off our “work brain” once we get home. Rethinking how you balance your productivity and your mindfulness can help you have a better balance while getting ahead.
Mindfulness and Productivity: Balancing Work and Life in 2025
Episode 9
32 minutes
December 27, 2024
37 minutes
Overcoming Failures: The Power of Resilience
What is resilience, and how do you become resilient? How do you instill resilience in your children while giving them a safe environment to grow up in? In this episode of Never in Reverse, Doug Cox and Jeremy Axel discuss resilience: how they built it, how they practice it, and how they are teaching it to their children.
Overcoming Failures: The Power of Resilience
Episode 8
37 minutes
December 24, 2024
30 minutes
The Secret to Gratitude and Contentment
Being content can be difficult when you are constantly taking on new projects. In this episode of Never in Reverse, Doug Cox and Jeremy Axel discuss gratitude and contentment. Listen to their journeys towards more consistent gratitude and contentment and learn how to build these practices into your own life.
The Secret to Gratitude and Contentment
Episode 7
30 minutes
December 13, 2024
33 minutes
Listen with Empathy
How often are you really listening to your loved ones? We all sometimes find our thoughts drifting to other topics when we should be listening to the people we love. In this episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss the importance of listening, understanding, and developing empathy. In a time when much of the country is on pins and needles, it is more important than ever to be able to speak to people we have disagreements with. Showing up authentically is especially important in conversations with our loved ones.
Listen with Empathy
Episode 6
33 minutes
December 6, 2024
31 minutes
Core Values + Discipline = A Life of Growth and Purpose
Are you living in alignment with your core values? Do you know what your values are? In this episode of Never in Reverse, Doug and Jeremy discuss their core values and the strategies they use to live in alignment with them. Our values may feel like no-brainers in the abstract, but when put to the test we can default to people pleasing and excuses. When we do not align with our values, we stunt our ability to reach our full potential.
Core Values + Discipline = A Life of Growth and Purpose
Episode 5
31 minutes
November 29, 2024
32 minutes
The Disconnect to Connect Challenge: Can You Do It?
Are you showing up for yourself? Many of us, especially men, are so focused on providing and showing up for others that we do not know how to reflect and take care of our own needs.
The Disconnect to Connect Challenge: Can You Do It?
Episode 4
32 minutes
November 22, 2024
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Master the Competitive Edge: Tips for Personal and Team Success
Today’s episode of Never in Reverse focuses on competition and self-improvement. Beginning by discussing their early experiences with competition, Jeremy and Doug both point to sports as the key force that allowed them to experience a positive competitive environment. Sports also served as an escape from the more difficult parts of their childhoods.
Master the Competitive Edge: Tips for Personal and Team Success
Episode 3
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November 15, 2024
37 minutes
High Level of Accountability FT. Jeremy Axel and Doug Cox
Today’s episode of Never in Reverse is all about accountability. Doug and Jeremy have wrestled with the idea of accountability in their work lives and their personal lives, and they have found that it is crucial to practice in both.
High Level of Accountability FT. Jeremy Axel and Doug Cox
Episode 2
37 minutes
November 8, 2024
39 minutes
Living Life With Grit
On this episode of the Never in Reverse Podcast, cohosts Jeremy Axel and Doug Cox dive deep into their relationship with grit – what it is, how they developed it, and how they cultivate it in their day-to-day lives. Coming from similarly chaotic backgrounds, Doug and Jeremy had to grow up fast and develop strategies to deal with adversity as a necessity, not a choice.
Living Life With Grit
Episode 1
39 minutes
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