Thomas Neuberger, Founder of Believe in the Run | Origin Stories | The Drop Podcast E322

[@topicdel]

Thank you for being so vulnerable Thomas...you are an incredibly resilient human. No child should go through trauma. Big hugs to you, and to all of those that can relate to your story.

[@danielwachtel5499]

I have gotten used to the idea that I will likely laugh out loud while listening to you guys. But I never thought that I would actually cry. Thank you so much Thomas for being so genuine, honest and vulnerable and trusting us with your trauma. You sharing such a vulnerable story is so commensurate with the genuineness and honesty that we hear in every review, every episode of The Drop, and everything that you do. You all are amazing. Thank you and much love

[@Believeintherun]

Really appreciate it.

[@NewBritG]

Thomas I know about your early childhood was tough. I could tell in your voice at times. I’m sure it turned out to be therapeutic for you. Thank you for sharing such personal information. You are such an interesting person. You need a part two interview!!!

[@Believeintherun]

Thank you. We always try to keep it real around here.

[@wymanwong2129]

Great episode! Would love to hear how you learned to become a dad and give your boys a different home life experience.

[@AubreyRunning]

I love you Thomas man! You’re a gem in this community my guy!

[@LeeSmales]

You've done amazingly well to come through that tough childhood.... Thanks for sharing.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard. Thomas, your story is emblematic of the concepts of overcoming adversity, finding one’s passion and creating a life’s work based on it. I found myself moved, entertained and ultimately full of respect for your ability to establish honorable values through such a difficult childhood and youth, and your creativity and persistence to succeed without compromising those values. I can’t wait to hear Meaghan’s and Robbe’s podcasts!

[@Believeintherun]

Thank you for the kind words. Meg’s is coming Monday. Robbe’s is already available.

[@HonorEmblem]

Literally had to stop mid-workout from getting teary-eyed. This was another wonderful episode. Thanks for cracking the shell a bit for us. You guys are awesome!

[@rda0013]

Thank you. Learning more and more about the crew.

[@nicholas5396]

This might be the most real thing I've listened to on KZbin. Life is a wild ride but you're in the drivers seat now. Your story is pretty amazing and it lets the rest of us know each of our storys is unique but not rare. Thanks for sharing man.

[@Believeintherun]

Good to hear, thanks for taking the time to listen.

[@nicholas5396]

​@@Believeintherunwish I could give it two thumbs up👍👍

[@kylerhitt5607]

As someone who also had childhood trauma from abuse and divorce, I wish I had the strength to do what you did. LEAVE. Your story is very inspirational hearing about your childhood struggles and how you were able to overcome and eventually found BITR. I love listening to y’all’s podcast and every week I am reminded as to why I love it so much. Keep doing what yall are doing!

[@relax101mag]

This is one of the best running videos I have seen.

[@dardardarstar7366]

Much of this resonated with me. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Thomas. I've been in that place where the emotions of the memory you're sharing (and the realization that you're sharing it aloud publicly) hit hard, and you end up emoting more than you expected. It's a vulnerable place to be, but your bravery in talking about some of your experiences means a lot to those of us who have survived our own traumas. Your creativity, perseverance, and resilience are inspiring, and you've built a purposeful life and a community that brings so much joy and support to runners. These origin podcasts are awesome, and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been curious about how you all met. You and the whole BITR team are amazing, and I truly hope to meet you all someday.

[@Believeintherun]

🤝

[@laurainthehaute918]

I know from professional experience and my father’s own childhood horrors that so many people hearing you will gain strength from this podcast. So much respect for you for your team and the creative force you’ve been in your work. You’ve found your life’s work and it’s enormous. ❤

[@TrailrunnerTroy]

Thank you for another inspiring and deeply moving interview. Congratulations on your remarkable journey and achievements, Thomas!

[@path2running]

Thank you for this honest, raw and inspirational episode. And thank you for everything you do as part of Believe in the Run. Sending you gratitude, hugs and love ❤

[@Believeintherun]

Always!

[@Maffrew84]

The two Origin Stories so far are fantastic podcasting, thank you for putting it out there. Looking forward to Megan's episode. I'm in Australia btw, you've definitely made it that far.

[@Believeintherun]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@miketiedens4984]

I'm listening to this the day after Christmas and feeling a little raw from emotions, holidays, family etc. My experience is nothing like yours Thomas. What an inspiring story of perseverance and flat out making shit happen. There were so many parts of your life story where things could've ended up totally sideways for you. BITR's success is a tribute to you and your passion. Thanks for keeping real and inspiring!

[@Believeintherun]

Appreciate that. Really glad the story resonated.

[@cameronmathews1965]

Thomas, thank you for letting us in. Love you, buddy.

[@Believeintherun]

Appreciate it!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Thanks for sharing some of those tough moments Thomas. Great to see where you and beleive in the run has turned out. You have helped create an awesome running community and brought happiness to so many people. Keep on being cool.

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks. Happy holidays too.

[@kevinnavas700]

Needless to say, incredible toughness here, Thomas! and B.I.T.R Team - the level of vulnerability in these initial “Origin Stories” pods is truly inspirational - Kudos. In a world where literally everyone on social media is portraying a perfect life | it’s comforting to see that normal people with real struggles still exist - and have later succeeded.

[@Believeintherun]

Not sure you can call us clowns “normal’ 😂

[@tungvu]

Loved Thomas' backstory. Appreciate the humanity behind the scenes.

[@jnorthingtonjr]

Love you, Thomas. I appreciated your vulnerability and I appreciate what you’ve done for the running space as a whole - you’ve personally made my experience with running so much more enjoyable. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and BITR. -James

[@Believeintherun]

Merry Christmas

[@Matt_Kraczon]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Thomas. Clearly that was hard to do, but I hope it was healing to give voice to some things that you’ve experienced and are probably still processing. I know we’ve only meet a few times and it’s weird for me to say, but I’m very happy that you’ve created a positive life and environment for your family. I admire your ability to take the risk of ending something that you know isn’t working to start something new. That takes a lot of courage. Keep on being a badass, buddy!

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@adamtherunner92]

Thank you, I feel a lot less alone knowing I’m not alone in having rough experiences in younger years of my life.

[@Believeintherun]

Chin up

[@verschuetter5408]

Thank you for sharing your story. Man, that was really deep and authentic, which is rare in your environment. From the first moment I stumbled across you I thought you were great and I thought you were German because of your name 😊. Great work you are doing. All the best for you and greetings from Germany.

[@Rebeltooth]

I stumbled across BITR two years ago during my first adventure building to a HM and I was immediately entertained by the weekly shenanigans…but it’s the humanity that makes me tune in week after week. Thank you for sharing how you were able to transform unspeakable beginnings into a platform to help others believe in themselves and chase their dreams. When we’re forced to survive some turn cruel, but you chose creativity and kindness. It’s hard to show emotion publicly, but it’s this human connection we crave and need to thrive. I always say if I didn’t laugh I’d cry- and you show it’s important to be good at both. So glad to support the team with my first Grit next month. You and Robbe are truly the 🐐🐐 of grit. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🖤

[@Believeintherun]

Thanks for the note. GRIT starts in a few days! Let’s go!

[@nicholas5396]

Two thumbs up 👍 👍..

[@Believeintherun]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@koulee8945]

Really nice to hear this about thomas.

[@fitzthegreat]

Thomas, thanks man. I really admire your story. Thanks for all that you do!

[@Believeintherun]

🙏

[@robertodavila263]

Thanks for sharing Thomas, these personal interviews are great, love you guys!

[@dannyschleicher]

Preparing for and completing a marathon also changed everything for me. my first thing was "what else can I do before it's too late". amazing episode.

[@Believeintherun]

It is a real mind opener

[@doncarlospipely8852]

That was fantastic Thomas, you’re a great story teller.

[@Believeintherun]

Appreciate it. Thanks for listening.

[@craigl7773]

Thanks for sharing your story. Merry Christmas.🎄

[@Believeintherun]

Right back at ya!

[@jaiezee1263]

Really enjoyed this video. As someone getting an online health and wellness business off the ground, I can relate to all the struggles all the while acting as if everything is great and under control. Also when you feel you keep treading water and not getting anywhere, do at least one thing to keep that forward momentum going. Authenticity rules!

[@Believeintherun]

Keep on keeping on

[@nycdrummingstar]

Wow, this was one of the best without a doubt. It goes without saying that you and the whole team have the secret sauce, all the best.

[@dbiscoc287]

Thanks for sharing your story. You should be proud of all you created and the family you raised. Much love.

[@Believeintherun]

Appreciate the love!

[@inkysteve1983]

Another great origin story! These are brilliant!

[@Gabriel85Mihai]

Thank you guys, even though I live across the world în Romania, your podcast, channel and love of running makes me happy and proud to be a runner as well. Seeing and cheering you in Berlin this fall was also a special moment and I wish you good luck and great success ahead. Happy 2025

[@Believeintherun]

Our pleasure!

[@MedicineRunner]

Had a feeling you came from the school of hard knocks, Thomas. Don’t think I had it quite as bad but probably pretty close I’d imagine. Respect.

[@Ben.StevenswithaV]

Thanks for sharing, Thomas.

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

You got me almost crying 15 minutes in. Just wanted to give you a hug. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@Believeintherun]

We had to take break before continuing. It’s weird, it just hit different during the conversation.

[@amandawalker4510]

Happy Xmas from Australia 🎉

[@jw_asia]

Respect, Thomas 👉👊👈🤓

[@i.p2088]

Very in. We all think that it only happened to me.. My parents were always there but nothing I did was good enough and I they really had their own own life. We had good food.. Nice cloth.. Good education but they never showed love or anything like that. Worse was when they got divorced and remarried. My brother and I, grown up already, were put in last place behind the new partner younger children.. We had a family business and our father fired us because his new young wife wanted it all for her suns.. Even worse after we got on our feet and started our first business my father was using the information we told him during rare family meetings to approach our client with a better offer as he knew from us what we were doing.. Like they say you are never free from your parents until they are dead.. ❤

[@5btn603]

I KNEW there was a reason Thomas is my favorite from BITR

[@trailsofanoldrunner]

Thanks for sharing your journey. It left me wondering about how your children fit into the timeline

[@Believeintherun]

Had them when I was the creative director at the ad agency. They fit in after that since they were born. I include them often on my instagram. So you can catch them there if you’re curious.

[@tonybowen455]

A good one!

[@Believeintherun]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaellopour7409]

The Holdovers is a good movie and also seemingly semi-biographical? You should see it, sounds like it was more realistic than I could have imagined!

[@Bad_Hamstring]

anyone have recs for something similar to transrockies?

[@jacob3771]

timestamps?

[@jefreywith1f924]

" This is a message from Futura I paint on civilization. I have this realization Its environmentally wack So presenting my attack I'll brighten up your shack I'm down by law Thats a fact Any building dull or tall I spray clandestine night subway I cover red purple on top of grey Hey, no slashing cuz it ain't the way The T.A. blew 40 mil they say We throw down by night They scrubbed it off by day Ok tourists Picture frame, tickets here For the graffiti train"

[@buckfiftyplustax]

I wonder if Thomas bumped into Andrew Huberman during those 90s EMB days?

[@Believeintherun]

90s he was on the east coast

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Got my popcorn . as a fellow bay area kid who was forced to move away due to life before growing up , I have been looking forward to this .. Lights . Camera , Action!📽 (PS. You're braver then me, I could not tell people of my childhood (pre going to England) . What does not kill you makes you stronger is not too far from the truth).

[@Believeintherun]

As a kid you don’t have many choices. You just have to move forward. 🤝

[@LarsM56]

This ep was fantastic. Thank you for sharing you story and the Berlin shake out was the highlight of my year. It was my first ever marathon and that shake out will forever be a core memory for me. 🥨🥨🥨

[@Believeintherun]

That was a fun one. Congrats on your first.

[@proudbacteria1373]

I thought that Thomas had Italian roots because he looks like kinda like Northern Italian?

[@Believeintherun]

US Mutt

[@justinblaha5105]

I was older, around 13, but had that same talk from my parents. It’s funny how you experience some of the fall out when you get older.

[@Believeintherun]

Cobwebs for sure

[@justinblaha5105]

@@Believeintherunit feels good to start a family and be the change we wanted as kids.

[@staceymeade1490]

🩷

[@jmbaug1229]

❤

[@alllllll1]

some details were left out, like guy's 1st wife / kids... but I get it

[@Believeintherun]

Didn’t even talk about his time in rodeo camp in Arizona either. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Bhov713]

@@Believeintherunyes, because that’s totally similar to getting married and having two kids

[@lej6550]

❤