James P. Manganiello's Podcast: Recent Episodes
James P. Manganiello
This podcast is about mindset. Through all the challenges I have experienced in life (epilepsy, scoliosis, health issues, life lessons, and setbacks) I kept going. Books and audio programs I have listened to over the years inspire, encourage, motivate and drive me to push forward every day in every thing that I choose to do. These podcasts share a little about my story, my experiences, and what has inspired me, and what keeps me pushing forward to the next level of life.
I reached out to a friend of mine in fitness, Amanda Ewers, and we discussed an idea "The Onion". Its not about what it represents, but what lies beneath it.
Everyone needs a short break now and again. A time to reset, relax. Don't rest too long, the weeds take the garden.
How do you achieve your goals? Reverse engineering it will break it down. Gotta try it out.
This is the first step to accomplishing every goal you have in life. Without this, nothing changes.
People who are like you. Similar experiences. They understand your struggles because they go through them too.
This has to be one of the most important characteristics that is missing in society today.
This is a principle I have been using for the past few years to get healthy, fit, and improve my life for the better. If you have goals, this podcast will guide how to get from where you are to where you want to be. I mention real-life examples you will be able to relate to.
After watching the latest events in the news, I could have podcasted about that. Instead, I took a different approach. Asking questions, and inspiring possibilities in this podcast.
COVID19 is affective everyone everywhere, if you let it. This podcast has a few ideas to help you get through it.
For this podcast, I interviewed CEO, Entrepreneur, business owner, Shinjini Das from Das Media Group. Her philosophy for life and business is about being a ‘go-getter’. This is a powerful interview about how the concept of convenience affects every aspect of your life. Personal, business, fitness, nutrition, mindset. Check it out. This is powerful, and very relatable!
When I began a program titled “The Power of I Am”, this topic went through my mind. It still goes through my mind every day. Its one of the most powerful lessons in life, and it changed my life in a positive way. Simple, but powerful.
What do you value? The things in you life, or the people in it? Or do you value things (tv, video games, your phone, your car, your house)? Lot to think about.
One of the lessons they do not tell you in life - is that failure is the greatest step to success. Its something everyone wants to avoid, but necessary to obtain your goal.
Everything in life can be traced to these two things. What started it? What was the result? Can be either positive or negative.
We go through these every day. No one is immune. How do you handle them? Do they stress you out? Here are a few ideas on how to tackle them and keep going.
You know these, you make them every year. But do you keep them? Something to think about as you listen to the podcast, and I found a few hacks/tricks to complete them.
What is that? Its a combination of HIIT (high intensity interval training) and lifting (weight training). Its the workout program I'm doing now, and it's only FOUR days a week! Its helped me prepare for obstacle courses, move without pain, and eat nutritionally. I love it! Check it out.
I've lived with a variety of labels throughout my life. Some good, some not so good. What are the advantages/disadvantages of labels or labelling someone or something? Listen to the podcast to hear my perspective.
This podcast is pretty retrospective of my own life, along with lessons I've learned. Sometimes when you want to do something new you haven't tried, just go for it. You'll be surprised to know why.
When you’re passionate about anything in life, do you look at it nonchalantly as in a hobby? Or do you dive in 100% headfirst and go all out to make it happen? Can be anything. Sometimes, you have to “turn it up” to get the results that you want. I go into it with this podcast. I’m very passionate about this topic.
We all go through it, we all know how it feels, no doubt you've been there. The difference between what we want versus what really is. What we hope to be versus what actually happens. How do we adjust our expectations to match or reality? Or do we adjust our reality to meet our expectations?
Every first step in life is always challenging and difficult. Look at babies trying to walk. People learning to drive. Cooking on your own. Managing stuff.
Everybody has something or a situation in life they can relate this to. We all go through it. That's what inspired this podcast. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Over the years, I've listened to a lot of personal development. One of the concepts that really stood out in my mind was the word - opportunity. I first heard it from an audio program by Jim Rohn in 2010. In life, there are always opportunities, we have to look for them. Opportunities are everywhere, its just a choice whether or not to pursue them.
Few years ago, I was looking for a word that would describe the challenges (or trials and tribulations) of live that I've experienced. I came across this word because it really resonated with me - resilience. Pronounced RE ZILL EE ENCE.
Its a powerful word, stemming from my personal philosophy of refusing to quit.
Ok, this podcast is about a topic that I have lived by all of my life. Awareness isn't just about knowing what's going on around you, there's more to it than that. In the podcast, I go into some of my life experiences and how that helped improve and shape my awareness. Check it out!
Its easy to get started on a health and fitness journey, but its also easy to stop. Question is, how do you get back into it? That's what this podcast is about. I've been through it before. Maybe this will help you in the direction you're looking to go.
Odd title, yes, but this topic is about things that have been running through my mind which just have to be discussed. Its about getting things done, procrastinating, making decisions, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Please check it out let me know what you think.
How important is timing? Timing is everything, and that’s no joke. Everything you want to do in life will depends on it. I give a few real life examples you can relate to in this one. Check it out and share your thoughts with me.
There are multiple types of pain, some you can see, others you can’t see. Question is, how do you get through it? How do you manage it? What do you do about it? I share a few personal anecdotes in this one. Please check it out and share your thoughts.
It’s not often life we have an opportunity to collaborate on projects with people we know. But for this podcast, I collaborated with a friend to present a hot topic that needs to be discussed. This podcast didn’t just stop here, it branched out into multiple topics for future podcasts. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
You’re probably wondering “what is OCR?” Its an acronym, it stands for Obstacle Course Race. Ever done one of those? You’ve heard the different types - Spartan, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, and there are many other variations. The obstacles are designed to not just push your physical limitations, but your mental ones as well. Check this podcast out, it will definitely open your eyes to this.
The photo is from when I was in the Terrain Race obstacle course in Brooklyn, 2017.
This topic has been on my mind for a while because of everything that I’ve seen in society, with people and their smartphones and/or devices. I had to cover this topic, as its hot! Best of all, I submitted this idea to the Motivational Creative Video Hub, and we’ll be doing a video on this soon. This may push some buttons, but that’s ok, it gets the conversation rolling. What’re your thoughts?
This topic is a personal pet peeve of mine (yes I said peeve). I cover different areas for this one - work, personal, life, and yes even coaching. Its a perspective, and it may alter your view on the topic. I’d like to hear your thoughts on it. What do you think?
In January 2018, with the Motivational Creative Video Hub, we started to ask “who are these people” and we decided to showcase the different entrepreneurs, who they are, what their business is, and how they stand out in the marketplace of their industry.
Ok, this may be a bit controversial, but its not intended to be. These are two topics I rarely ever discuss in person or online. This one is short, sweet, and to the point. Why? You'll have to listen to the podcast to understand my perspective on these topics. :)
There are many things and words in life related to one another, particularly inhibiting and prohibiting an idea, concept, or goal. How can that affect you and what you want to achieve? How can you overcome it? Some things to think about in this podcast.
In life, we have to take a chance on things, otherwise an opportunity may pass us by. We also have to take a chance on something we want to achieve. Please check out the podcasts, share your thoughts.
Perspective in life is very important. Or, as Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Star Wars saga would say "a certain point of view". In this podcast, I discuss how your perspective on a subject can influence your opinions.
Preparation is the key to success, no matter what you do in life, what your goals are, or what you want to achieve. Here are some simple tips that I use to prepare for everything.
So what's the right recipe to get fit? What's the right recipe to cook? What's the best recipe to lose weight? Very interesting perspective, and I must say, this POV of mine is simple, easy to do, and can be repeated many times. So please, check it out.
A recommendation from my mentor. If you're about to start exercising, and you want to get into it, these are some basic simple fitness hacks that can help you get started to begin exercising.
Look beyond the abstract definition of vision, or what you can physically see. This is more of a concept than anything else, because the ideology behind it will surprise you. I'll go into how I lost my focus, what I did to regain it again, and how you can develop your focus.
Not particularly a topic I really like talking about, but its something that has to be discussed because going off the exercise and nutrition wagon can happen. Its a choice. But what are the repercussions of it? You'll have to listen in to find out.
For the record, I'm not referring to the current existing educational system in society. This is a different perspective, I'm referring to an individual's "self-education". Also referred to as personal development. How is personal development different from your traditional education? This podcast will go into it.
First, let me say, it's an individual's personal decision whether to push forward with or stop an exercise and nutritional program. But what are the repercussions of that decision? I go it during this podcast, as I've been personally experiencing this. Anyone who steps off the "exercise/nutrition wagon", you'll want to listen to this!
This podcast is based on personal experience, being a former epileptic. How did I go from being an epileptic to doing obstacle course races? How do you start? Which do you choose? This podcast just offers some thoughts and ideas that went through my mind as I decided to do these - as well as my perspective now.
This podcast offers a perspective on what to do, what to choose, and offers some ideas and tips that can help you decide which workout program to begin or choose. Its a question I've wondered for years while exercising, and I hope it inspires you.
This podcast is about a philosophy from the company, Beachbody, which I completely agree with. I'll discuss the reasoning and purpose behind the philosophy, what it means to me, and why it's so important in life.
This is a commonality in society today, which we see in so many circumstances and situations. In this podcast, I'm offering my perspective on it.
What is decorum? Some call it professionalism, others refer to it as demeanor. This is my take on it and how I've utilized this concept and applied it to my life.
How does repetition work in your life? What are the benefits or repetition or repeating a particular action, feeling, emotion, or lifestyle? This podcast goes beyond exercise into life and how one behavior can affect everything and cause the ripple affect to other areas of your life. Definitely worth checking this one out, maybe taking some notes. :)
Easy title, basic concept. But is it? What's the difference between simplicity and complication? Very interesting perspective, and I'll go into this one because many times in life I've taken both approaches and one takes longer than the other. What's the key to simplicity? How to maintain it? If you're wondering how to achieve that, this podcast will help out.
How does one obtain clarity? Clarity of mind? Clarity of thoughts? Clear intentions? Its different for everyone. In this podcast, I'll share not only how I obtained this clarity, but how I lost it as well - and what I did to regain it. Anyone experiencing the same will want to listen to this podcast because it applies to everyone! Check it out.
What temptation? A food/nutrition temptation. What happens when you go off your plan? How did I beat it? Anyone experiencing these challenges, this is the podcast for you, something that will change the way you see food.
Stay tuned to the end, because the conclusion of the podcast will be pivotal!!
Not exactly a topic I like mentioning or even thinking about, but something that needs to be discussed. Quitting. This is going outside the box beyond exercise and nutrition, but about everything in life. How does quitting affect you? Not just now, but down the line in life. How can you stay with it and not quit? Or, if you do choose to quit, what repercussions can happen? Things to think about. Enjoy.
Something that's been on my mind for a long time, which impacts decision, ideas, your direction in life. The power of choice. The power of choosing what you want to do, how you want to live your life? What choices do you make? How do your choices impact your life?
Something to think about as you listen to the podcast. Enjoy!
The challenge of cravings is something everyone from every age and every background faces and encounters. Question is, how do you see them? How do you respond to them? This podcast recommends a few ways I've helped conquer the cravings, maybe they can help you.
When I considered this topic, a lot of thoughts and ideas crossed my mind on how to approach it, what perspective I chose to take. But what really resonated with me was what the topic meant to me and how it applies to life. Please feel free to check it out, and share your thoughts, ideas about the topic. If there's something you'd like to hear me discuss, please reach out to me on social media. Enjoy!
I was curious about this particular topic, because when I got into personal development in 2009, I thought outside the box and thought "who influenced you?" Since then, I've thought about the affect of influence people have in life, and I wanted to podcasts about this topic. Please check it out, and feel free to share your thoughts on it.
What started out as an idea turned into a passion, purpose, and a worldwide collaboration featuring entrepreneurs and speakers from all over the world! Very proud of this podcast, as well as all the videos we have created to date.
This is our youtube channel - http://bit.ly/2yu4hSs
I've thought about this topic for a long time, and its something thats challenged me for years. The Comfort Zone. What is it? How it affects you and your life? How to conquer it? How to expand it. Lot of different perspectives and approaches to consider. Whether you're training for an event, pursuing a goal, building a business, or doing something new, this podcast will resonate with you!!
We experience different holidays throughout the year, every year. What one theme does every holiday have in common, no matter when they occur during the year?
What's missing? What is needed? What do you want to achieve that you don't have? Is there some type of void in your life you need to fill?
Hence, this podcast - Lack. Just something that was running through my mind, and I related it to all aspects of life. Please share your ideas and thoughts on the topic, as I value and welcome your feedback. Enjoy!
I understand that not everyone in the world exercises, and there are different reasons why people exercise (or workout). In this podcast, I explain my perspectives and beliefs on the topic, and how I believe anyone at any age can exercise, and why its important.
In life, we believe we can do things on our own, which is fine. I firmly believe in the empowerment of the individual. In addition, I also believe that it's important to reach out and ask for help or guidance to obtain the next level or pursue something you've never achieved before. That's what the podcast is about.
Not particularly a topic I prefer to discuss in life, but to understand situations and issues I believe its best to have a balanced perspective on things. In this podcast, I discuss how negativity affects not just your mindset, thoughts, and beliefs, but those around you as well.
After the past few months of using this workout and nutrition program, the topic of consistency went through my mind. I explained how consistency can work for and against you, along with habits, and how to develop your consistency. Check it out!!!
This podcast is about a brand new Beachbody workout program that I just completed. It’s called The Shift Shop. Its 21 days. For more information about it, read this http://bchbody.life/2uTTJcK
This podcast is longer than usual, because I explain my mindset, ups and downs, and my final results from The Shift Shop. If you want to follow my journey for the 21 days from my first round of The Shift Shop, you can see before/after video as well as the caloric burn for each workout on my Instagram page http://www.instagram.com/irefuse2quit
The best supplement I used for the program is this http://bit.ly/2vwPTd7. I highly recommend it because I believe it intensified and maximized my results in three weeks!!
This podcast is something everyone in life wants to obtain - success. In every possible level and type of success. Why is success important, how does success apply to the Beachbody philosophy. I go into it a little in this podcast.
Enjoy!
In the second podcast in this series of 3, I go into a little about what commitment is, how it applies to you, and how you can get committed and determined to achieve your goals in health, fitness, and in life.
Everything in life starts with the decision to do something. Could be anything. In this podcast, I go into why decisions are important and how they can shape your life.
When I thought about recording this one, I was in process of purchasing something that was a "need" for myself. Then I thought about it and asked myself, how valuable is that to me? What does it mean? I started writing about it, and the thoughts just flowed. This podcast is the result of it. Please share your thoughts and ideas about it. Enjoy!!!
Ever since I was very young, I was always encouraged by my parents to read. Classics like Mark Twain, Last of the Mohicans, Sherlock Holmes... In 2010, I was introduced to the "self-help" personal development books, and their concepts and ideas really improved my life.
In this podcast, I give some of my favorite quotes from these books.
At the end of podcast #14, I asked "what is the opposite of entitlement?" I thought about this for a while, and I came up with this answer. I discuss the answer in this podcast, and it will definitely motivate, encourage, and inspire you.
Please check it out and share your thoughts on it.
Holidays are a time to be celebrated and remembered. The challenge is eating right during the holidays with the various food temptations. In this podcast, I recommend a few tips I've used over the years to prevent from overeating during these events.
In this podcast I talk a little about Beachbody, the California based company that makes fitness workout programs on dvd and online, how I got into it, why I use Beachbody workouts, and how they have helped my life.
One thing I've learned that in order to grow in all areas of life, no matter what it may be, you have to challenge yourself. Challenge brings change.
Podcast is a bit off my usual topics, but this is something that has been on my mind for a while. Its difficult to verbalize in life, but I felt it was safe enough to podcast about it. I put a positive spin on it, but you have to listen for it.
I've thought about recording something like this for some time. I put a positive spin on a negative situation, shared stories from my personal life, and quoted one of my favorite authors, Robin Sharma. Please check it out and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
As a Beachbody Coach, I briefly talk about what Beachbody Coaching is, how it can help you, and a little of what it is about. Please share your thoughts after listening to it. Thanks, enjoy!
In this podcast, I discuss your comfort zone in life, fitness, and nutrition. What is your comfort zone? How does it affect what you do in life? How can you step out of it?
In this podcast, I go into some detail about the philosophy and concept behind the words "I refuse 2 quit", why I use the #2 instead of "to", what the phase means to me, and why it defines who I am. Please check it out and share your thoughts on it. Enjoy!!
Speaker Zig Ziglar once said, "You've gotta have goals." Today I'll explain a little about why goals are important. Please check out the podcast, and share your thoughts on it. Thanks.
This podcast is about supplementation, some of the basics to be aware of when you are supplementing your nutrition. There's a lot more to be said about this in future episodes, but this is some of the basics to know about supplements. Please let me know your thoughts about it.
Good nutrition is the key to obtaining good results when it comes to fitness and in life. In this podcast, I explain simple basic concepts to good nutrition.
Something that everyone experiences daily. Distractions are something to be acknowledged and used to your advantage in obtaining and achieving your goals. Please check it out and share your thoughts. Thanks, enjoy!
The idea behind this podcast relates to exercising, in how every exercise program has a start date and and end date. In this podcast, I explain why I never define my end date.
Today I explain why personal development is so intricate and important in your daily life, and I provide some examples of the personal development books and audio I have read.
Today's podcast is about quotes. Quotes from anyone at any time period, quotes that inspire, encourage, motivate, and drive you. I provide some examples of quotes I've posted on my social media accounts. You can read all the quotes I've posted here:
http://www.instagram.com/irefuse2quit
I wanted to do a podcast on this topic because its something everyone struggles with in life, and something we need to overcome. Topic - FEAR. Please check it out and share your thoughts. Thanks!!