Living on Incline is a podcast and platform created by John Eklund that helps people grow through what they’re going through — emotionally, spiritually, and personally. It’s built for anyone tired of surface-level answers and ready to step into deeper, more honest growth.

No — Living on Incline is more than a podcast. It’s a space for real stories, practical tools, community, and creative projects like our upcoming documentary series. Everything we create is designed to inspire movement and transformation.

John is the founder and host of Living on Incline and Recovery Alive. With a background in recovery, leadership, and spiritual growth, John is passionate about helping people move forward in the middle of their mess — not just after it’s all cleaned up. You can learn more about him Meet John

The name was inspired by a steep mountain trail in Colorado called the Manitou Incline. John came across an article about it years ago, and it stuck — not as a fitness challenge, but as a metaphor: real growth happens when we stop avoiding discomfort and start walking through it with intention.

We talk about recovery, identity, purpose, grief, faith, trauma, transformation, failure, resilience, and what it looks like to live with depth and honesty. Every conversation is grounded in real experience — not polished performance.

You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or right here on our website. Just head over to the Our Podcast page to check out the latest episodes.

Yes — but not in the traditional, preachy sense. Living on Incline is grounded in spiritual values and shaped by John’s personal faith, but it’s not about religion or theology. It’s about real conversations, personal transformation, and the deeper questions we all face. Whether you’re rooted in faith, wrestling with it, or just curious — you’re welcome here.

COMING SOON! It’s our original docuseries — featuring powerful, real-life stories of people who’ve walked through pain, loss, and major life shifts, and found meaning on the other side. It’s raw, inspiring, and will be in production soon.

Yes — if you’ve walked through something hard and found growth, purpose, or healing on the other side, we’d love to hear about it. Visit our Submit Your Story page to tell us more.

Join our email list. We’ll send you weekly encouragement, podcast updates, and early access to retreats, events, and new content. You can subscribe at the top right of the page.

Yes — we’re currently building out experiences for people who want to unplug, reflect, and reconnect. If you’re looking for something deeper than just content, make sure you’re on our list to hear when retreats launch.

We’re building toward that. In the future, there will be ways to support through merch, memberships, or donations. For now, the best way to help is to listen, subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs it.

Absolutely. We’re always open to connecting with people who align with our message. If you or someone you know has a story or idea that fits, head over to our Submit a Story page.

We try to respond within 3–5 business days. If your message is time-sensitive, please make a note of that so we can prioritize it.

We’re working on it. We want to build a space that feels safe, honest, and real. In the meantime, the best way to stay connected is through our email list and social channels.