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MiFit
The Mi-Fit Podcast hosted by DJ Hillier, Fitness Coach, Business owner, and CrossFit Games athlete. Physical fitness and podcasting are two of his life passions and his goal is to train, educate, and inspire those who want to improve their general health. These podcasts are designed to help everyone... from the occasional gym member trying to improve their overall wellness to the fitness enthusiast. The episodes capture a wide spectrum of topics including training, coaching, nutrition, entrepreneurship, relationships, and mindset. Follow the show on Instagram at “The MiFit Podcast,” and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.
7x National Champion Coach Valorie Kondos Field and I catch up and talk about my latest book and all things coaching!
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Join DJ for the second episode of this special series breaking down the major lessons he's learned from interviewing hall of fame coaches!
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Greg McKeown has written two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, voted by Goodreads as the number one leadership and success book to read in a lifetime, and Effortless, Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together, they've sold more than three million copies and been published in over 40 languages. Greg is one of the most sought after public speakers in the world, having spoken to hundreds of organizations across more than 45 countries. His clients include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike.
Topics
-What Essentialism really is
-How coaches can apply essentialism
-The hidden performance killer of confident misunderstanding
-How to become a signals
-Parenting, pressure, and radical gratitude
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Join DJ as he unpacks 12 communication patterns from elite coaches!
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Dr. Ron Friedman is an award winning psychologist who helps leaders build high performing teams. He is the bestselling author or The Best Place to Work and Decoding Greatness, and the founder of Superteams, INC where he delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive advisory services to senior leaders around the world.
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Jon Gordon is an 18x best selling author and thought leader who impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages. He is a top keynote speaker and leadership consultant to CEO’s, championship coaches and teams, school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits.
-Why teammates are forever & the seven commitments of a great team
-Why it’s imperative to play the long game in leadership
-Jon’s process to building culture with elite coaches & teams
-Two real life case studies to help improve commitment
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Jeff Jones is a performance coach with 20 years of collegiate experience at Arkansas State, Boise State, Auburn, and Appalachian State — including conference championships in the Sun Belt, SEC, and WAC, 11 bowl appearances, and a trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. He is the author of The Intentional Edge and creator of the 10-Rep Framework, a system designed to build mental toughness, leadership, and elite culture through daily intentional reps.
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Garry Ridge served as CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years and was named by Inc. magazine as one of the world's Top 10 Most Admired CEOs.
During his tenure, he helped grow WD-40 from a $300 million to a $3.6 billion company while maintaining an impressive 93% employee engagement score.
Today, as founder and CEO of The Learning Moment, Garry delivers his inspiring message to audiences and coaching clients around the world. He's also the author of three bestselling books, including his latest, "Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It.”
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Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and The Coach's Guide to Teaching. He is a Managing Director at Uncommon Schools, a high-performing nonprofit charter school network, where he trains educators and school leaders. His books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. His work focuses on studying the techniques of the most effective teachers and coaches and translating them into practical, repeatable methods that can be learned and applied at every level.
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Jacie Hoyt is the head women's basketball coach at Oklahoma State University. In four seasons with the Cowgirls, she has already established herself as one of the best coaches in the Big 12 — leading OSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons, including a 25-win campaign in 2024-25 that ranks among the best seasons in program history. In 2025-26 she secured the program's first NCAA Tournament win under her leadership, finishing the season 24-10. She was named a WBCA National Coach of the Year finalist and has earned a contract extension through 2030. Entering her fifth season, Hoyt signed the top-ranked transfer class in the country and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Tanner Morgan is the winningest quarterback in University of Minnesota history. He set 15 school records including the all time marks for career passing efficiency and completion percentage. His 2019 season ranks among the greatest in program history and cemented his legacy as one of the most decorated Gophers to ever take the field. After his playing days Tanner now serves as Executive Director of Uncommon Ministry — a faith based leadership organization co-founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy where he equips leaders to lead with conviction and influence others with purpose and integrity.
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Kyle Schwartz is a teacher, author, and keynote speaker best known for founding the #IWishMyTeacherKnew movement. In her first year of teaching, she asked her students a simple question — "What do you wish your teacher knew?" — a moment that sparked a national conversation about the realities students face and how schools can be more supportive.
She is the author of two books: I Wish My Teacher Knew AND I Wish For Change: Her keynote speeches and workshops have been presented nationally and internationally, at individual schools, national conferences, and before members of Congress.
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Nir Eyal is a leading thinker on the psychology of behavior change and human potential. His frameworks have helped millions build better habits, improve focus, and unlock greater agency in their work and lives. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked and Indistractable, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. His latest book, Beyond Belief, is now available and debuted as a bestseller.
Link to the book: geni.us/beyondbelief
Free belief change guide is here:
www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live
Bonus content and the 30-Day Belief Transformation Journal is here:
nirandfar.com/beyond-belief
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Molly Miller is the head women’s basketball coach at Arizona State Sun Devils women's basketball. She holds a career winning percentage of over 84% across her collegiate coaching stops and, in her first season at Arizona State, led one of the most significant single-season turnarounds in women’s college basketball history. Miller previously served as head coach at Drury University and Grand Canyon University, where her teams consistently achieved national rankings and postseason success.
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David Pollack was a three-time All-American at the University of Georgia before being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
After a career-ending neck injury, Pollack transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a prominent college football analyst for ESPN.
Today, he is also an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Family Goals Podcast, where he shares insights on faith, leadership, and family.
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Paul Assaiante is the longtime head coach of the men’s squash team at Trinity College and is widely recognized as the winningest coach in college sports history.
During his tenure at Trinity, he led the program to 18 national championships and an unprecedented 252-match winning streak from 1998 to 2012—the longest in intercollegiate varsity sports history.
In addition to squash, Assaiante served as Trinity’s head men’s tennis coach, where he won three NCAA Division III national championships, making him one of the few coaches to win national titles in multiple sports.
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Sue Enquist is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of college softball. She spent 27 years coaching at UCLA Bruins softball and was a key architect of one of the sport’s most dominant dynasties.
Enquist was part of 11 NCAA National Championship teams and she finished her head coaching career with an 83% winning percentage, ranking among the best in NCAA history.
Today, Sue is a sought-after speaker and leadership consultant, working with teams and organizations to build high-performance cultures rooted in trust, connection, and purpose.
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Jessica Long is the most decorated Paralympic swimmers in history. She’s a 31-time Paralympic medalist—including 18 golds—and has represented the United States in six Paralympic Games, setting multiple world records along the way.
She was born in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, and at just 18 months old, both of her lower legs were amputated. She was later adopted by an American family and introduced to swimming at a young age—where she quickly found not only her talent, but her purpose.
Since making her Paralympic debut at just 12 years old, Jessica has gone on to become a dominant force in the pool—and an even more powerful voice for resilience, identity, and overcoming adversity.
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Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. Through more than 750 keynote presentations, Sam inspires people to believe that small, consistent actions can create extraordinary change. He’s worked with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks, and shared his message with audiences across Asia, Canada, the United States, and Kenya.
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Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, named the best business books of the year in 2017. He has served as an advisor to high-performing organizations including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. Several of his books have become bestsellers and even been adapted into films. Daniel’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC World News, ESPN, CNN, and many other major media outlets.
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Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He also serves as the co-host of The Growth Equation podcast and is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health.
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Brett Ledbetter is an industry leading thinking partner for high performers in sport, education, and business. He’s also the author of six books and founder of What Drives Winning, an organization dedicated to helping coaches prioritize character development as a competitive advantage.
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Connor Buczek is the head men’s lacrosse coach at Cornell University. A former Cornell standout midfielder, he was a First Team All-American and helped lead the Big Red to the NCAA Championship Game. After playing professionally in Major League Lacrosse, he stepped in as the head coach of Cornell Lacrosse and won a national championship in 2025.
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Tyler Heineman is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has played for multiple organizations, including the Miami Marlins, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Blue Jays. This past season had a break out year hitting a career high .289 with three home runs and helped lead the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series.
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Jordyn Wieber is an Olympic gold medalist and former World Champion gymnast who was a key member of the legendary “Fierce Five” team that won gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Before her Olympic success, she became the 2011 All-Around World Champion and dominated the sport as one of the top gymnasts in the world. Today, she serves as the head coach of the University of Arkansas women’s gymnastics program, where she’s known for building athlete-centered culture and emphasizing mental performance alongside elite competition.
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John O’Sullivan is a renowned author, speaker, and founder of the Changing the Game Project who has spent over two decades shaping the conversation around youth sports, coaching, and athlete development. He’s the bestselling author of Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and his work has been featured by CNN, ESPN, Outside Magazine and more.
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David Colturi is a professional cliff diver best known for competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, where he’s earned multiple podium finishes, including a win at the Boston stop in 2019. A standout at Purdue, he became an an All-American and was one of only a select few divers in program history to earn that honor, helping establish him as an elite-level talent before transitioning to the world stage.
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Coach Laura Ianello is the Head Coach of Texas Women’s Golf and one of the most respected leaders in all of collegiate golf, known for building championship-level culture and developing the mental game in elite athletes. She led the University of Arizona to the 2018 NCAA National Championship, and also won a national title as a player in 2000.
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Valorie Kondos Field is one of the most accomplished and influential coaches in collegiate sports history, leading UCLA Gymnastics to seven NCAA national championships, 15 conference titles, and 25 NCAA Championship appearances during her legendary career. A National Coach of the Year, Hall of Famer, and author, Miss Val is widely respected for redefining coaching through her emphasis on culture, authenticity, and developing the whole person beyond sport.
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Join DJ as he breaks down his ten favorite tips and strategies to turn your inner voice into a competitive advantage!
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Rob Jones is a retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete, and leadership instructor with Echelon Front. After stepping on an IED during combat in Afghanistan and losing both of his legs, Rob refused to let the injury define his limits. Since that life changing day in 2010, Rob has gone on to complete incredible endurance feats, including running 31 marathons in 31 consecutive days in 31 different cities. He is also an author of his latest book titled Put Your Legs on: One Man’s Journey to Survive, Recover, and Live.
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This week DJ shares his top nine stories from The Mindset Advantage Podcast during 2025! With high energy, entertainment, and education, this is a special episode you won't want to miss!
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Don Yaeger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000712200169
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Alden Mills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000686083940
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Robby Emery: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000719596428
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Matthew Dicks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-fit-podcast/id1420211275?i=1000700704249
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Tim Schurrer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000720681870
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Mark Sanborn: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000725656049
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Taylor Hughes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000723546210
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Nick Mingione: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000688781635
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Trevor Ragan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-fit-podcast/id1420211275?i=1000683889387
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Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and the New York Times bestselling author of You’re Invited. Renowned for his groundbreaking insights on trust, leadership, and teams, Levy has been sought after as a speaker and consultant by companies like Microsoft, Google, Samsung, and dozens of others.
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Coach Mark Wasikowski is the head baseball coach at the University of Oregon and brings nearly 30 years of coaching experience to the dugout. As a national champion player in 1992, he’s built a reputation for developing strong cultures and creating immediate impact—most notably helping turn around Purdue before leading Oregon to sustained success in the Big Ten. This past season he was named Big Ten Coach of the Year.
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Coach Jenny Levy is one of the most accomplished coaches in women’s lacrosse history—four-time national champion head coach at North Carolina, second all-time in career wins, and a Hall of Fame inductee who has shaped the sport for nearly three decades. She’s renowned not just for building championship teams, but for her transformational approach to leadership, culture, and developing young women.
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Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based non-profit created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding the company in 2003, he has spoken to more than 500,000 leaders in businesses. schools, athletic teams, and non-profits, including The Home Depot, Coca-Cola, American Eagle, and Chik-Fil-A, as well as the San Fransisco Giants, Buffalo Bills, the Ohio State University, and Stanford University. He’s written over 40 books and has appeared on major news networks talking about leading multiple generations.
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Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. Murphy leads Inner Excellence offsite retreats around the globe, and he is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, whose mission is to build communities and alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.
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Sammy Watkins is a former NFL wide receiver who was selected 4th overall in the 2014 NFL draft after a standout career at Clemson (where he was a two-time All-American). He capped his career by earning a Super Bowl LIV ring with the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing with over 5,300 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns in the league.
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Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and combat leader who served three deployments. He led SEALs on high-stakes operations in some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Iraq. Because of his elite level leadership and bravery in combat, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.
After leaving the military, Leif co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership with Jocko Willink, helping translate the lessons of the SEAL Teams into practical leadership principles for business, sports, and life. He is the co-founder and President of Echelon Front, where he works as a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor to organizations around the world.
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Betsy Butterick aka “The Coaches Coach” works with coaches, teachers, and administrators all around the country to help shorten the distance between intention and impact. Her latest smash hit book titled, “Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and Beyond” is a must-read book for any coach who’s on the quest to be their best!
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Alan Stein Jr is an internationally renowned corporate keynote speaker and performance coach who spent ore than fifteen years working with some of the highest performing athletes on the planet including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant. He delivers a powerful, high-energy message from the stage, and his client list includes many of the most recognized brands in the world such as Pepsi, Charles Schwab, American Express, Spotify, and Starbucks.
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Scott Hamilton is one of the most recognizable and decorated figure skaters in the world — an Olympic Gold Medalist and four-time World Champion who has earned more than 70 titles and honors, including inductions into both the U.S. Olympic and World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
His journey, however, goes far beyond the ice. In 1997, Scott was diagnosed with testicular cancer — just 20 years after losing his mothe to cancer. In the years that followed, he battled three brain tumors with the same courage and resilience that defined his skating career.
Today, Scott channels that spirit into his mission off the ice — raising awareness and funding for cancer research and patient support through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.
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Dave Berke is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and fighter pilot who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He later became a Top Gun instructor, teaching elite aviators how to perform under pressure. Today, Dave is a leadership instructor with Echelon Front aiming to help organizations and individuals apply combat-tested principles to business, sports, and life.
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Join DJ has he unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!
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Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Jessica has taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools and spent five years teaching in a drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents in Vermont. She has written several articles for The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the New York Times.
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DJ tells an inspirational story on how you can use your mindset to your advantage!
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Justin Su’a is the founder of the Performance Advisory Group where he helps serve some of most respected coaches, executives, and athletes in professional sports. Justin is also the host of the Increase Your Impact podcast which has over 10 millions downloads. Additionally, Justin is also the author of two books and has been featured at places like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, and CNBC.
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In this solo episode DJ tells an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!
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Walter Bond is a hall of fame speaker who embodies the essence of true leadership, motivation, and relentless pursuit of success. His journey from high school drop out to NBA athlete and then to one of the most revered voices in motivational speaking is nothing short of extraordinary. His latest book, Swim! has become a staple in business and student communities around the world.
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DJ tells an inspiring a story on how you can use your mindset to your advantage!
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In just her first season at the helm, Coach Margueritte Aozasa led UCLA to the 2022 NCAA National Championship, becoming the first rookie head coach and the first woman of color to win the title in Division I women’s soccer history. Coach Aozasa has quickly established herself as one of the brightest leaders in college athletics. Her record at UCLA already boasts multiple conference titles, an 85% winning percentage, and a reputation for building championship culture on truth, transparency, and trust.
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This week DJ tells an inspirational and unforettable story of former NFL all-pro running back, Warrick Dunn!
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Mark Sanborn is a Hall of Fame Speaker, New York times best selling author, and leadership expert at High Point University. Mark’s unforgettable keynotes have been taught in 90 countries around the world. Mark’s #1 book titled “The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His client list includes powerhouse companies such as Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, ESPN, John Deere, and many more.
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This week DJ tells an inspirational story about how the power of giving!
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Michelle “MACE” Curran is a former United States Air Force fighter pilot with nearly 2,000 hours of F-16 flying time. She flew combat missions in Afghanistan and later became the second woman in history to serve as the Lead Solo Pilot for the Thunderbirds. Known for her signature upside-down maneuvers, Mace performed for millions, inspiring audiences at airshows and flyovers like the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and Indy 500.
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Taylor Hughes is a magician, comedian, and storyteller who blends sleight of hand with heartfelt humor to create unforgettable live experiences. He’s award-winning performer and has specials on both Amazon Prime and YouTube. Taylor is also the author of Road to Wonder and Misdirection.
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Coach Aaron Mansfield is the head volleyball coach at the University of Oklahoma, where he has quickly built a reputation as one of the brightest minds and most passionate leaders in the sport. Before arriving in Norman, he spent five seasons at Loyola Marymount, helping guide the program to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and earning recognition as one of the nation’s top recruiters and developers of talent. A former standout libero himself, Aaron was a two-time All-American and went on to represent Team USA on the international stage.
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This week DJ shares some of the content he's been speaking about at conferences and schools around the country this summer.
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Tim Schurrer is a bestselling author, leadership consultant, and expert in building high-performing teams and healthy cultures. He’s the author of The Secret Society of Success, a powerful book that redefines achievement—not by chasing the spotlight, but by making meaningful contributions behind the scenes.
Tim spent nearly a decade as the Chief Operating Officer at StoryBrand, where he helped grow the company alongside Donald Miller from $250K to over $16 million in annual revenue, turning it into one of the most influential marketing platforms in business. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at TOMS and Apple, where he gained first-hand experience of world class working environments.
Tim has worked with Fortune 100 companies and top performers in music, business, and entertainment. He’s also the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast, where he shares strategies on leadership, culture, and success that lasts.
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Robby Emery is a sought-after dynamic conference speaker, pastor, and Director of Character Development for the University of Michigan Football Team. For the past 25 years Robby has been leading his communities with an engaging, inspiring, and practical approach all over the country. He’s also the author of a brand new book titled Pick Me: A Story of Belonging.
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Lucas Jadin is a professional mindset coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who empowers top business leaders, educators, and elite athletes to thrive under pressure. His mental skills training has elevated pro sports teams and Fortune 500 companies, helping them build resilience, connection, and world-class performance.
Steve Jones is a renowned leadership coach, keynote speaker, and culture consultant. As the former head football coach at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin, Steve led his team to a jaw-dropping 129-9 record—including 70 straight wins and multiple state championships. Today, he brings that same winning formula to corporate boardrooms, locker rooms, and leadership teams across the country.
Together, these two joined forces to write the powerful book The Twin Thieves, a must-read for any coach or leader looking to build trust, battle fear, and create a culture of courage and connection.
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Coach Jeff Choate is one of the most respected minds in college football — known for his passion, authenticity, and leadership on and off the field. With a coaching journey that spans powerhouse programs like Florida, Washington, Boise State, Texas, and now as head coach at Nevada, he’s helped shape championship-level culture at every stop. In this conversation, Coach Choate pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to build trust, demand excellence, and develop high-character athletes in today’s complex coaching landscape. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or leader — this episode is a masterclass in coaching beyond the scoreboard.
Journal Reflection Questions
1. How can you simplify your communication and teaching approach?
Reflect on areas where you might be overcomplicating concepts for your team. Jeff emphasized that the average attention span of young people is 7-15 seconds, and coaches often make things more complex than necessary. Consider how you can break down your most important messages into simpler, more digestible pieces.
*2. What does authenticity look like in your leadership, and where might you be holding back from being vulnerable?
- How do you balance maintaining high standards with showing compassion during difficult conversations?*
Jeff discussed the challenge of having tough conversations, including firing people, while still being compassionate. Reflect on your approach to difficult conversations - how do you "rip the band-aid off" while still considering the individual's needs and the greater good of the organization?
*4. What personal mission statement guides your coaching, and how does it show up in your daily interactions?
- How are you developing the whole person, not just the athlete or performer?
Jeff outlined his four-part development approach: tactical, technical, physical, and psychological. The psychological piece - helping young people establish values that become their life compass - was his primary responsibility. Reflect on how you're contributing to character development and preparing your people for life beyond their current role.*
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Coach Tom Ryan is the head wrestling coach at The Ohio State University, where he led the Buckeyes to their first-ever NCAA team championship in 2015 and has consistently kept the program among the nation's elite. A two-time NCAA Coach of the Year and National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, Ryan has coached dozens of All-Americans and Olympians while building a culture rooted in toughness, character, and purpose. He’s also the author of Chosen Suffering, a powerful book that explores faith, leadership, and finding meaning through adversity. His leadership and resilience—shaped in part by personal tragedy—have made him one of the most respected voices in collegiate athletics for the past 30 years.
Journaling Reflection Questions
*1. How do you currently choose to suffer in your own life, and what message does this send to those you lead?
- When you experience setbacks or losses, what stories do you tell yourself, and how do these narratives either empower or limit your leadership?*
3. What does your current ratio of positive to corrective feedback look like, and how might adjusting this balance strengthen your relationships with those you coach?
*4. How do you help the people you lead separate their identity from their performance, especially during challenging times?
- In what ways do you invest in relationships that extend beyond the immediate goals or outcomes of your program?*
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Bill McGowan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, a two time Emmy Award winner and the best selling author of Pitch Perfect. He is the top global communications advisor to the leading names in business, tech, and entertainment, AI, sports, fashion, cyber security, beauty, media, and finance. He has coached the founders of Amazon, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Spotify, Snapchat, and Airbnb, as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winners and World Series, Super Bowl, and Olympic champions.
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Dr. Rob Gilbert is a legendary sports psychologist, professor, and performance coach who has been inspiring athletes, coaches, and leaders for over four decades. He is best known as the voice behind the iconic Success Hotline, where he has delivered a motivational message every single day—without missing a beat—for over 12,500 consecutive days. A professor at Montclair State University and a highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Gilbert has helped shape the mindset of champions around the world. His storytelling, humor, and heart have made him one of the most impactful voices in the world of mental performance.
Reflection questions
1. Energy and Self-Awareness:
Dr. Gilbert emphasizes that 'energy is your edge' and talks about being aware of your energy levels throughout the day. Reflect on your typical day - when do you feel most energized and alive, and what specific activities, people, or environments contribute to those peak energy moments? How might you intentionally design more of these energy-giving experiences into your daily routine?"
2. The Strategy vs. Talent Paradigm:
Dr. Gilbert believes 'life is not a talent game, it's a strategy game.' Think about an area of your life where you've been relying on natural ability or hoping things will just work out. What specific strategies could you develop or implement to take more intentional control of that situation? How might shifting from a talent mindset to a strategy mindset change your approach?
3. Untapped Potential - Your Personal 'Acres of Diamonds'
The 'Acres of Diamonds' story suggests we often overlook the treasures right in front of us. What skills, opportunities, relationships, or resources do you currently have access to that you might be taking for granted or not fully utilizing? How could you begin to 'mine' these existing assets more effectively?
4. Daily Consistency and Compound Impact:
Dr. Gilbert has delivered over 12,500 daily motivational messages since 1992, demonstrating the power of small, consistent actions. What is one small but meaningful action you could commit to doing daily that would compound over time to create significant positive change in your life? What has prevented you from maintaining this type of consistency in the past, and how might you overcome those obstacles?
5. Reframing Challenges as Opportunities:
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Gilbert emphasizes finding the positive in difficult situations. Think about a current challenge or setback you're facing. How might this situation actually be preparing you for something greater, teaching you a valuable lesson, or opening doors you hadn't previously considered? What would it look like to approach this challenge with curiosity rather than resistance?
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Yogi Roth is a college football analyst, bestselling author, performance coach, and Emmy-nominated filmmaker who’s spent over 20 years studying what makes great athletes and leaders thrive. A former wide receiver at Pitt and assistant coach under Pete Carroll at USC, Yogi has worked with elite quarterbacks, champion teams, and high performers across industries. He’s the host of The It Factory podcast and co-author of Win Forever, and his passion lies in helping people chase what matters with purpose, curiosity, and joy.
Reflection questions
- Proving Yourself Right vs. Proving Others Wrong: How might your approach to challenges change if you focused on proving yourself right rather than proving others wrong? What impact would this shift have on your coaching style or parenting approach?
- Creating Value vs. Climbing Ladders: In what specific ways are you creating value for those you lead or parent? How might you shift your focus from "climbing the ladder" to making a meaningful impact in your current role?
- The Seeker Mentality: How are you modeling curiosity and a "seeker mentality" for your athletes/children? What questions could you ask more often to foster this mindset in those you lead?
- Transformational Impact: What would it look like if your athletes/children wanted to stay connected with you 5-10 years from now? What small changes could you make today to become more transformational and less transactional in your approach?
- Process Over Outcome: Where in your coaching or parenting are you overly focused on outcomes rather than process? What is one area where you could shift your attention to be "maniacal about the process" instead of the result?
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Don Yaeger is an 11-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated. Over the past 30 years, he’s interviewed and profiled the greatest athletes, coaches, and leaders in the world — from Michael Jordan and John Wooden to Nick Saban and Pat Summitt. Today, Don is one of the most trusted voices on high performance, championship culture, and leadership, working with Fortune 500 companies and elite sports programs alike. He’s also the host of the popular Corporate Competitor podcast, where he explores the intersection of sports and leadership with world-class performers.
Reflection questions
- Don shared the powerful story of Warrick Dunn's journey to forgiveness. Reflect on a time when you struggled to forgive someone who wronged you. What steps could you take to move toward forgiveness, and how might this transformation impact your leadership and personal growth?
- In our conversation, Don emphasized that great athletes "hate to lose more than they love to win" while taking complete ownership of their results. How do you currently respond to failure or setbacks? What specific changes could you make to embrace radical ownership while maintaining a healthy competitive drive?
- We discussed how the best leaders and athletes understand their success depends on who they surround themselves with. Evaluate your current "inner circle" - both professionally and personally. Who elevates you, and where might you need to make changes to better support your goals and values?
- Don highlighted the importance of celebrating "great teammate behaviors" rather than just individual achievements. What specific actions could you implement in your team or organization to recognize and reward those who make others better?
- The concept of "coaching beyond the scoreboard" was central to our discussion. What does this mean to you personally? Identify three ways you could focus more on process over outcome in your leadership approach this week.
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Coach John Tauer is a distinguished basketball coach at St. Thomas University with a doctorate in social psychology which provides him a unique blend of academic expertise and coaching prowess to the hardwoods.
Coach Tauer has recently led St. Thomas's transition from Division III to Division I, he has established himself as an authority on sports psychology, particularly focusing on the dynamics between parents, coaches, and young athletes.
Coach Tauer is also the author of a book addressing the concept of "WASP" (Well-Intentioned Over-Involved Sports Parent), drawing from his extensive experience running basketball camps and his academic research on motivation in sports.
Reflection Questions
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How might your own expectations and involvement in your child's or athletes' sports experience be impacting their ability to develop resilience and cope with failure?
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In what specific ways could you reframe your definition of success in youth sports beyond winning to focus more on character development, teamwork, and personal growth?
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When was the last time you allowed your athlete to experience a natural consequence in sports without intervening, and what did you observe about their growth from that experience?
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How are you currently balancing the desire to protect your child/athlete from disappointment with the need to help them develop coping skills for future challenges?
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What role are you currently playing in your child's or athletes' sports experience (coach, parent, or fan), and how might shifting your approach in that role better support their development of autonomy and intrinsic motivation?
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Dr. Amy Edmondson is the Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, a world-renowned expert on psychological safety, and the pioneering researcher who first identified and defined the concept. She is a #1 ranked management thinker by Thinkers50 and the award-winning author of several groundbreaking books including "The Fearless Organization" and her latest work "Right Kind of Wrong: Why Learning to Fail Can Teach Us to Thrive." Her research on team learning, psychological safety, and organizational innovation has transformed how leaders approach building high-performing teams across industries worldwide.
Questions for personal reflection & journaling
- What specific moments in your life have shaped your relationship with failure, and how might these experiences be limiting your growth today? Consider the learning opportunities you might be missing by avoiding certain risks.
- What elements create psychological safety for you in your most comfortable environments, and how might you recreate these conditions in teams you lead or participate in?
- How do you typically respond when someone shares a mistake or failure with you, and what would a more curiosity-driven response look like in practice?
- What language patterns do you use when addressing setbacks with others, and how might you better separate events (failures, mistakes, losses) from a person's identity or worth?
- What specific questions could you introduce in your next team meeting to invite diverse perspectives, and how might these questions shift your team's dynamic toward greater psychological safety?
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Coach Matthew Mitchell is the all-time winningest coach in University of Kentucky women’s basketball history, leading the Wildcats to over 300 wins, three Elite Eight appearances, and securing SEC Coach of the Year honors three times. Known for his dynamic leadership and culture-driven approach, Mitchell built Kentucky into a national powerhouse during his 13-year tenure. After a life-altering brain injury and successful recovery, he’s returned to coaching as the head coach at the University of Houston, bringing renewed purpose and elite-level experience. Coach Mitchell is also the author of two best selling books including his latest, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation.
Topics
-Lessons learned from a traumatic brain injury
-Excellence vs. Perfection in coaching
-Define success in coaching
-Challenges that come with standout players
-Teaching accountability in a team
-The importance of honesty & optimism
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David Burkus is a highly sought-after international speaker and bestselling author. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA today and many more. David also has a Ted Talk that has over 2 million views.
Topics
-How to create culture beyond core values
-Strategies to create buy-in and common understanding
-David’s go-to team building exercise
-Why and how to become a question asking leader
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Anthony Robles is an NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champion who achieved extraordinary success despite being born with only one leg. As one of the most inspiring figures in sports history, Anthony dominated collegiate wrestling at Arizona State University, culminating in an undefeated senior season and national championship victory that showcased his remarkable technical skill and mental fortitude. Beyond his athletic achievements, Anthony has become a powerful motivational voice, demonstrating that perceived limitations can become the foundation for unprecedented accomplishment when paired with unwavering determination and the right mindset. He also has a brand new movie titled Unstoppable which is available on Amazon Prime.
Topics
-The power of perspective and mental lenses
-How to set goals and focus on the process
-Mental performance strategies of becoming a national champion
-How Anthony overcame adversity in junior season
-The importance of having a strong support system
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Tim Walton is the legendary head coach of Florida Gators softball, where he has led the program to two NCAA National Championships (2014, 2015). A member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Walton has amassed over 1,000 career victories while producing 42 All-Americans and maintaining one of the highest graduation rates in collegiate athletics. His teams have captured 9 SEC regular season championships and 6 SEC tournament titles, establishing Florida as a perennial powerhouse while maintaining his reputation as one of the most respected culture-builders in all of college sports.
Topics
-The key championship mindset shift
-Effective parent-coach relationships
-Building athletes who can “adult”
-Adapting to modern coaching challenges
-How to coaching beyond the scoreboard
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Kaya Turski is one of the most decorated freestyle skiers in X Games history, with 9 X Games medals, including 4 golds in Women’s Ski Slopestyle. A true pioneer in her sport, she made history in 2012 by landing the first-ever switch 1080 in women’s competition, setting a new standard for progression. Kaya also represented Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and is widely regarded as a trailblazer who helped shape the future of women’s free-skiing. Beyond the podium, her resilience through injuries and her role as a mentor and inspiration continue to leave a lasting impact on the sport.
Topics
-Lessons learned from back to back injuries
-How Kaya used visualization to heal and perform at an Olympic level
-The key difference between threat and opportunity
-Finding identity beyond achievement
-Advice to younger aspiring athletes
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Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, explorer, and bestselling author of Fearvana - a book so impactful that it was endorsed by the Dalai Lama. After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts, Akshay transformed his life by embracing suffering and pushing the limits of human endurance. He has run 167 miles across war-torn Liberia, completed a 24 hour run for mental health awareness, and walked 500 miles through Antartica pulling a 400 pound sleep in complete isolation.
Topics
-Defining “Fearvana”
-Biggest misconceptions about fear
- 3 Mindset strategies to overcome hardship
-3 Steps to live a legendary life
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JC Deacon is the head coach of the premiere Florida Gators men’s golf team where has won multiple SEC championships and a national championship in 2023. As a former professional golfer himself, Deacon brings a deep understanding of the mental and strategic aspects of the game and is able to help his players when it matters most.
Topics
-Initial reactions getting the head coach job at 31 years old
-Keys from going last in the the conference to national championship
-Lessons learned from winning a national championship
-How to have difficult conversations with your team
-Strategies to be present as an athlete and as a coach
-What it really means to coach beyond the scoreboard
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Bruce Brown is the Director of Proactive Coaching where he brings over 35 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator across junior high, high school, junior college, and collegiate levels. Bruce has delivered in-person presentations to over 1.5 million people around the world. In addition to coaching and speaking, Bruce has written 11 books and 22 coaching booklets that center around fostering character-based team cultures.
Topics
-What it means to coach for significance
-Top 3 things that get in the way of a team maximizing it’s ability
-Rules vs. Standards
-How to build (and repair trust)
-Why the best coaches are the best teachers
-Advice to all sports parents
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Matthew Dicks is a world champion storyteller, best selling author, and educator. Matthew’s has books have been translated in over 25 different languages, won 60 Moth Story Slam Competitions, and seven journalist awards for writing. Matthew travels the country working closely with companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesfoce, Lego, Smucker’s, Johnson & Johnson, and many many more to help coach people at all levels on how to tell a more compelling story.
Topics
-What is a story?
-Difference between a good story and a great story
-The 5 second rule for storytelling
-How to add humor into storytelling
-Key words to avoid when telling stories
-The power of vulnerability in stories
-The mindset of great story tellers
-The best homework strategy to collect stories
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For over 20 years, Travis Thomas has performed as an improvisational comedian, performance coach, and corporate training specialist. His coaching practice combines the principles of improvisation and personal performance to help athletes and organizations with mindset, culture, and collaboration. He is also the author of two books, Live, Yes And! and his latest, Confidence is Overrated.
Topics
-Understanding why confidence is overrated
-What people get wrong about confidence
-How to commit to the process and surrender the outcome
-How to raise courageous kids
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Sherri Coale is a Hall of Fame basketball coach, author, and speaker known for her impacting lives on and off of the court. As the head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team for 25 seasons, Sherri led the Sooners to 19 consecutive NCAA tournaments and three Final Fours appearances. She accumulated over 500 wins and is one of the best to ever do it. Sherri has continued her success since retiring by being a highly sought after speaker and writing two amazing books, Rooted to Rise and The Compost File.
Topics
-What it mean to build the boat
-The Redwood tree story
-Key qualities of teams that over achieve vs. under achieve
-Balancing demanding and joy as a coach
-How to get back on track to what matters most
-Coach Sherri’s debrief process
-Lessons learned from Coach Roy Williams
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Blake Eastman is a leading expert in nonverbal communication, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor at the City University of New York. With a deep background in behavioral analysis, Blake has dedicated the past decade to studying human interactions, body language, and deception detection. Blake has worked with everyone from top executives to professional poker players, helping them decode unspoken cues and enhance their communication skills.
Topics
-Debunking myths and misconceptions of non-verbal behaviors
-How to develop range as a coach
-3 exercises to communicate with difficult people
-Body language in peak performance
-How to create psychological safety
-Lessons learned from the largest poker study ever conducted
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Rey Bechard is the former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at the University of Kansas where he spent past 27 years transforming the program into a national contender. During his 27 year career Coach Bechard led Kansas to its first ever final four, was named Big 12 Coach of the Year four times, and was inducted into the Kansas Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Topics
-Contribute more than you consume
-Winning and losing can be equal imposters
-Setting goals and standards are mission critical - but applied differently
-We don’t rise to the occasion, we fall back on our training
-Understand the difference between leadership and influence
-Why competitive humility is important
-How to build team trust
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Scott Tannenbaum is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and author known for his work on team effectiveness, leadership, and workplace performance. He’s advised over 600 organizations, including fortune 500 companies, military special forces, and healthcare teams. Scott is also the co-author of Teams That Work: The Seven Drives of Team Effectiveness.
Topics
-Myths and misconceptions of great teams
-How to build psychological safety
-The power of the debrief
-Task vs. Team focus
-Why team building exercises don’t improve teamwork
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Tim Corbin has been coaching baseball for the past 40 years. In 2003 Tim transformed Vanderbilt into a powerhouse, winning national championships in 2014 and 2019. Known for his relentless commitment to player development, culture, and leadership, Corbin has built a program that emphasizes excellence both on and off of the field. His willingness to build high character young men and stay true to his core principles makes him a true icon in the sport of college baseball.
Topics
-Lessons learned from starting a college program from scratch
-Detaching from the outcome and focusing on the process
-The importance of classroom sessions before practice
-Red flags and green flags Coach Corbin looks for in his recruits
-Advice to sports PARENTS
-What it means to coach beyond the scoreboard
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Nick Mingione is the head baseball coach at The University of Kentucky where he just led his wildcats to the college world series and earned the honor of National Coach of the Year. Nick has a world class ability of building competitive and high character teams. Nick’s passion for sport, coaching, and life is contagious which make him one of the most respected coaches in all of college baseball.
Topics
-Coach Mingione’s top 3 quotes
-How to create an environment full of feedback, accountability, and love
-How to not get wrapped up in achievements and trophies
-Common symptoms of coaches who are wrapped up in accolades
-How to instill a neutral mindset during a game
-Advice to an upcoming coach, a new coach, and a coach who just won the big game
-How to coach beyond the scoreboard
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Alden Mills is a former U.S Navy SEAL, Entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. After leaving the military, Mills pursued a career in business and founded several successful companies including Perfect Fitness where he developed the Perfect Push-Up which has sold over 100 million dollars. Alden is also an author of “Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High Performance Leadership”
Topics
-What drew Alden in to become a Navy SEAL
-The high washout rate in the SEALS
-The Whiner vs. The Whisperer
-What separates the best SEALS from the rest
-How to turn up your voice and turn down the outside voices
-Why you need to jump headfirst
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Ashley Merryman is an author, speaker, and expert in human behavior, best known for her work on the science of achievement, motivation, and parenting. She co-authored NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children and Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing. Ashley has also contributed to major publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time Magazine, and has appeared on numerous national television programs to discuss her work. Through her writing and speaking, she helps individuals and organizations understand the nuances of human behavior and the science behind making better decisions, whether in the home, workplace, or broader society.
Topics
-Myths and Misconceptions about competition and performance
-Why some people get turned on while others get turned off by competition
-The role of environment in competition
-How genetic make up and response to stress impacts competition
-Gender differences in competition
-Threat vs. Challenge
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Trevor Ragan is the founder of the Learning Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development.
Trevor has worked with professional, college and olympic sports teams, Fortune 50 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. His workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order to become better, more resilient learners.
Topics
-How to become a better learner
-How to avoid the curse of expertise
-How to teach growth mindset in schools
-Why learning is a skill
-The Pygmalion Effect
-How to overcome fear, stress, and discomfort
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Are you a coach that’s stepping into a brand new role with a new team? Or maybe a seasoned coach that is looking for some guidance on how to create and sustain a championship culture? This week’s podcast episode is for you!
Jeff Janssen is a leading expert in sports psychology, specializing in helping athletes, coaches, and teams maximize their performance and mental resilience. With decades of experience, Jeff has worked with top-tier athletes and teams to help improve culture, leadership, and team dynamics. He’s also the author of several influential books on leadership and mental training.
Topics
-Coaches considerations and strategies when taking over a new program
-How to create a mission, vision, and core principles
-How to take words on the wall to the hearts of your players
-How to develop effective team leaders
-How to hold people accountable
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2024 was another phenomenal year of podcasts for the Mindset Advantage. 64 total episodes jammed packed with life lessons and wisdom from some of the best in the world to help YOU attack the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.
This week, DJ is going to take you through the #1 exercise he does with all of his clients and teams he consults with, the MVP process. This exercise will help you create purpose, intention, and clarity going into 2025.
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Dr. Jeff Wetzler is an expert on adult learning and leadership development. He brings over 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, operating executive, and advisor to top corporate leaders around the world. He is co-founder and a board member of Transcend, former Chief Learning Officer of Teach For America, and a two-time author. Jeff’s career is dedicated to unlocking human potential by helping people learn more deeply and transform their mindsets to realize bold new possibilities for themselves, their organizations, and their communities.
Jeff’s recent book Ask was named an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Books of the Year in 2024 and immediately became a #1 New Release.
Topics
-Why people don’t ask questions
-How to awaken our own curiosity
-How to make it easier for people to tell you hard things
-Best questions to tap into people’s wisdom
-How we can learn what someone is really trying to tell us
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Lonni Alameda is one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in collegiate softball history. As the head coach of Florida State University’s softball program since 2009, she has led the Seminoles to unprecedented success, including a national championship in 2018 and multiple Women’s College World Series appearances. Known for her innovative approach, next level player development, and intentional culture building, Alameda has consistently turned FSU into a perennial powerhouse.
Topics
-Key ingredient to creating a successful culture
-GATE mentality
-Tell the truth Tuesday’s
-Challenges that come with being a powerhouse program
-Creating a positive relationship with failure
-Defining what “fun” is for each team
-Living at a crossroads of transactional and transformational coaching
-What Coach Alameda looks for during the recruiting process
-Advice to softball coaches
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Kerri Walsh Jennings is widely regarded as the greatest female volleyball player of all time. A three-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time bronze medalist in beach volleyball, she formed a legendary partnership with Misty May, winning 112 consecutive matches and dominating the sport for over a decade. Kerri has also won numerous Wold Championships, AVP titles, and FIVB tournaments. Beyond her incredible on-court accomplishments, Kerri is a mother of three who is passionate for health, wellness, and empowering people to pursue excellence.
Topics
-Kerri’s ability to reframe stories to her advantage
-Tools to respond to adversity in the moment and between games
-Big moments vs. competitive moments
-Defining what it means to have relentless effort
-The power of your body language
-How to dance in the present moment
-Advice to young volleyball players
-Advice to parents of young volleyball players
-Advice to coaches who are coaching young volleyball players
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Coach Jim Schlossnagle is a highly accomplished collegiate baseball coach, currently serving as the head coach at the University of Texas. Renowned for his leadership and commitment to character development, Jim led TCU to five College World Series appearances, has accumulated over 900 career wins, and is one of the most respected figures in all of college baseball.
Topics
-When Jim knew he wanted to be a coach
-Lessons learned from journalism
-Insightful strategies to separate the WHO from DO
-How to create a culture that doesn’t define themselves on wins and loses
-The power of perspective as a head coach
-The X’s and O’s of building character through sport
-The key separator when talent meets talent
-Jim’s three pieces of advice for high school coaches
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Imagine spending eleven years interviewing, researching, conversing, and combing through the best sports teams in the past 200 years in hopes to find a common thread amongst the best of the best.
That’s exactly what Sam Walker did.
Sam Walker is an author, journalist, and leadership expert best known for his book The Captain Class, which explores the traits of exceptional team captains and their role in driving elite success. He is also a founding editor of The Wall Street Journal’s sports section and has received acclaim for his in-depth research and story telling. Sam also spends time working closely with the best teams, organizations, and leaders all around the world to help gain a competitive edge in their industry.
Topics
-The in-depth research of finding the best 17 teams of all-time
-Most surprising finding during eleven years of research
-Why the most talented athlete isn’t the best captain
-The importance of the coach and captain relationship
-Breakdown of Sam’s top two captains in the sport of basketball
-Common traits of the best captain of all-time
-Advice for coaches to take this insight into action
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Imagine playing in front of a roaring, jam packed stadium, with fans yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs doing anything everything they can to try and get you to lose your focus and make a mistake. Or, imagine yourself getting your first real shot at the big leagues and suffering a season ending injury. Or, imagine yourself getting into an unexplainable slump where you can’t do simple tasks like throw the ball to first base or make a simple lay up!
These are some of the situations my guest helps athletes with on daily basis.
Dr. Justin Anderson is a licensed sport psychology consultant and founder of Premier Sport Psychology. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Justin specializes in high performance psychology and leadership, helping countless professional, olympic, and collegiate athletes improve their mindset and mental preparation to achieve elite level success. Some of Dr. Justin’s clients include teams like the Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, the Las Vegas Raiders, and many more.
Topics
-Difference between Mental Performance and Mental Health
-How to quiet your mind
-What it looks like to use non-judgmental awareness in sport
-Research findings on fMRI and sport performance
-Good athletes prepare for adversity, great ones envision working through it
-Mental strategies to work through injury
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Imagine flying 400 miles per hour in a jet and being only arms length away from three other jets as you fly in front of thousands of people watching. Knowing that one slight mistake on your end could be the difference between life and death for you and your teammates.
When the stakes are that high, trust is a must!
This situation is very familiar for my guest this week, Captain George Dom.
George Dom is a former naval officer and aviator with a career in key leadership positions in high performance organizations including four aircraft carrier strike-fighter squadrons, Top Gun instructor, and the commanding officer of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron.
Today, George is a highly respected business aviation executive, speaker, and leadership consultant to businesses and organizations of all sizes.
Topics
-Getting to know the Blue Angels
-Keys in selecting the right teammates
-The importance of feedback and the blue angel process
-How the Blue Angels used visualization to increase confidence
-3 Levels of trust
-How to everyone on the same level of commitment
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Imagine you get a phone call today requesting you to speak at an event in just three days to an audience of 45 of your ideal clients, customers, or closest friends. What would you say? Hopefully you would say yes! But would you be prepared? Would you feel confident? Would you be excited about the opportunity?
Using speaking to grow your business is a wonderful skill to possess and continue to improve upon.
Warren Buffet, the great investor and a very wise entrepreneur said, “You can increase your value by 50% just by learning communication skills and public speaking.”
And that’s why I’ve invited Joel Weldon to the podcast today.
Joel Weldon is a Hall of Fame Speaker with over 50 years of speaking experience, 3000 presentations, and several major awards.
In addition to his own successes, Joel has coached over 10,000 professionals on how to communicate effectively in their own businesses and is the creator of the Ultimate Speaker System which is an online coaching platform for aspiring speakers.
Topics
-Three mindsets of extraordinary speakers
-3 keys to connect with your audience
-How to prepare for your best speech
-The importance of giving a simple message
-Strategies to stay clear of being “self” focused
-#1 lesson learned in 50 years of speaking
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Rebecca Rusch is an endurance athlete, author, and seven-time world champion nicknamed “Queen of Pain” for her tenacity and grit. Rebecca has conquered some of the world’ toughest races all around the world from ultra-endurance mountain biking to adventure racing, and it dedicated advocate for outdoor sports, mental resilience, and environmental conservation.
Topics
-Queen of pain
-Motivation menu
-Show up, don’t quit
-Mantras and self talk
-The story of the Iditarod Trail in Alaska
-1200 mile Blood Road bike ride
-Overcoming a concussion
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Dr. Bhrett McCabe is the founder of The MindSide, a center for Sports and Performance Psychology, and trusted advisor for the top performing competitors in the country. Dr. McCabe works with elite level athletes, corporate leaders, and teams including The University of Alabama Athletics, PGA Tour, NFL, and NBA. Dr. McCabe is also the author of several books including his latest, Kick Anxiety’s Ass: Take Control of the Controllable Force in Your Life.
Topics
-Where anxiety comes from
-Five mental landmines that ruin athletes
-5 A’s to face anxiety
-4 Types of animals that face pressure
-Lessons learned from Nick Saban
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Regan Smith is an eight time Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, world record holder, and national champion. At the most recent Paris Olympics, Regan took home 5 medals which was a tie for most models from any American in any sport.
Topics
-Most proud of during her olympic run
-Importance of looking at the facts
-How Regan uses habits to focus on the process over the outcome
-Battling through sickness, change, and adversity before the Olympics
-Where confidence comes from
-Advice to young athletes and coaches who are pursuing excellence
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Brian Cain is a world renowned mental performance coach who works with professional athletes in a variety of sports, as well as teams and organizations to help enhance their mental toughness and optimize performance. Brian is also the creator of the Mental Performance Mastery Coaches Certification program, author to over 40 books, and host of the mental performance daily podcast. Brian uses his 10 pillars of mental performance mastery to help the highest performers on the planet attack the gap from where they are now to where they want to be.
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Ben Hunt-Davis is a former British Olympic rower and motivational speaker. In 2000 Ben and his team took home the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics. Since retiring from competitive rowing, Ben has co-authored the book Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?, founded a performance consultancy and helps organizations improve their focus and achieve high performance results.
Topics
-The story of Will the Boat go Faster?
-The importance of getting clarity on the big goal
-How to have high performance conversations
-How Ben and his team used visualization, evidence walls to stay motivated
-Using adversity as an advantage
-Top 2 struggles Ben sees in his consulting work
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Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with seventeen #1 athletes, top executives, and high performing individuals on sustained success through energy management and mental resilience. Dr. Loehr is also the author of numerous best-selling books including The Power of Story: Change Your Story and Win in Business and in Life.
Topics
-Tombstone exercise
-Michelle Wie’s powerful purpose
-Private voice vs. Public voice
-Strategies to improve your inner voice
-The importance of parents public voice
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Justin Sua is a Performance Advisor who supports executives, coaches, and players in the professional sports industry. For the past twenty years Justin has been working closely with some of the best teams and athletes on the planet on how to improve their systems, mindset, and routines to achieve peak performance. In addition to consulting, Justin also has been on stages around the world speaking as well as authored a book titled, Parent Pep Talks. Justin also is the host of the famous daily podcast, Increase Your Impact which has over 10 million downloads,.
Topics
-Staying consistent with a daily podcast
-Justin’s top 3 Questions
-6 P’s of confidence
-How to overcome judgement and fear or other people’s opinions
-How to use positive and productive self talk
-How to overcome high expectations from parents
-How to regain focus after a turn of events
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“Coach” Dr. Rick McGuire is a world renowned Sport Psychologist, Author, former Professor, and Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach. For the past 50 years Dr. Rick has been working closely with coaches around the country on promoting positive coaching in sport at all levels to enhance lives and society by winning the kid with sport!
Topics
-What most people get wrong about positive coaching
-5 C’s of successful coaching
-How to coach optimal composure
-What Rick wish he knew before he got into coaching 30 years ago
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Jodi Wellman is a former corporate executive turned coach and speaker. She has a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is an instructor in the master’s program and a trainer in the world renowned Penn Resilience Program. Wellman’s Ted Talk, “How Death Can Bring You Back to Life” has more than two million views. Jodi also is the author of the bestselling book, You Only Die Once: How to Make it to the End with No Regrets.
Topics
-Counting your Monday’s
-Optimizing your perspective on death
-3 key strategies to live with no regrets
-Common deathbed regrets
-Key difference between happy and VERY happy people
-How to make the most out of your remaining years
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Jason Redman is a severly wounded warrior, New York Times bestselling author, veteran advocate, business leader, and acclaimed leadership and resilience speaker. From a potentially career-ending leadership failure, Jason fought back to redemption and respect only to find himself shot eight times including a round to the face in a fierce firefight in Iraq.
Jason now motivates and inspires audiences across the country with his remarkable journey of leadership, redemption, and building a relentless Overcome Mindset. Jason has merged all his lessons learned into relatable content teaching others how to lead themselves, get off the X, and Overcome all.
Topics
-Jason recovering from an ambush
-The sign on the door
-How to get off the X in your own life
-Victor vs. Victim mindset
-Advice Jason wish he knew 20 years ago
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Stephanie Harrison is an expert in the science of happiness as well as a writer, designer, and speaker. Since receiving a masters degree in positive psychology, she has devoted her life to the study of well-being. Her latest book New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong is phenomenal and highly recommended.
Topics
-What the world has gotten wrong about happiness
-Old Happy vs. New Happy
-Overcoming perfectionism
-How our goals shape our happiness
-How gratitude increases happiness
-2 Rules for a happy life
-Calls to action to increase overall happiness
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Ryan Hawk is the creator and Host of The Learning Leader Show, a top-rated business podcast that focuses on learning from the most effective leaders in the world. Ryan regularly delivers keynote speeches for Fortunate 500 companies and works with executive and players in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA. Ryan is an author of three bestselling and award winning books including his latest: The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead.
Topics
-Understanding the inner and outer scoreboard
-The challenges of living an inner scoreboard life in an outer scoreboard world
-The challenging work that goes into building your inner scoreboard
-How parents can create a household that prioritizes the inner scoreboard
-How to be more intentional, surround yourself with the right people, and avoid the comparison trap
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Amy P. Kelly is the Vice President of Consulting for the Jon Gordon Companies and a Global Facilitator for the Association for Talent Development in the areas of Change Management, Improving Human Performance, and Consulting Skills. She is the co-author of the juggernaut book, The Energy Bus. Amy and Jon just released a brand new best selling titled Difficult Conversations Don’t Have to Be Difficult.
Topics
-Why a large majority of people avoid difficult conversations
-Changing your mindset around difficult conversations
-How to have a difficult conversations with difficult people
-Star3 model for making difficult conversations less difficult
-The role curiosity plays in hard conversations
-Communicating with a counterpart who holds a strong bias
-How to start and end difficult conversations
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Anne-Laure Le Cunff is an award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur and writer. She is the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter about mindful productivity and systematic curiosity is read by more than 100,000 curious minds. Her research at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience of King’s College London focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her upcoming book, Tiny Experiments, explores how to live a more experimental life, turn uncertainty into curiosity, and carve an ambitious path of self-discovery.
Topics
-The Curiosity Prayer
-Myths and misconceptions of curiosity
-Research, data, and why we decrease curiosity over our life time
-The science researched evidence of being curious
-3 Habits of curious minds
-How to fail like a scientist
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Amanda Shaefer AKA Coach AB is a Mental Performance Coach, Speaker, and owner of Fearless Fast Pitch which helps young athletes get off of the emotional roller coaster and create unshakable self-confidence in sport and in life.
Topics
-How and why to start with the belief before the skills
-How to overcome limiting beliefs
-3 P framework for coaching and the car ride home
-Advice to help teens overcome low self-esteem
-Advice to help teens overcome loss of identity outside of sport
-Advice to helps teens overcome perfectionism
-Advice to help teens overcome the comparison trap
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Stephen Mackey is a player development coach, keynote speaker, and founder of 2Words Character Development. Stephen is also author to Wall Street Journal Best Selling book The Locker Room” How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity. Stephen spends his time traveling the country teaching student athletes and coaches the tools on how to create culture, coach beyond the game, and become the best versions of themselves.
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Topics
-Advice to young speakers
-How to best influence student athletes
-Mental health, anxiety, and pressure in student athletes
-How to lead and hold others accountable
-Learning how to communicate
-A framework for uncomfortable conversations
-A message to ALL parents of student athletes
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Travis Thomas is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Performance Coach where he leans on his 20+ years of Improvisation to help people live a more purposeful life. Travis’ book, “3 Words for getting Unstuck: Live Yes and…” is incredible for folks of all ages looking for a break through in life. For the past decade Travis has worked regularly with Georgia Football, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Yankees. He also spent four years working closely with team USA Men’s soccer on their world cup pursuit.
Topics
-What is Improv and what are the common misconceptions?
-Key distinctions between being nervous and excited
-What it means to live a “Yes, and” life
-How improv exemplifies curiosity without judgement, helps others look their best, and brings out next-level focus and presence
-Life is an improvisation and we control how we want to respond
-Embracing the goo
-Life is good, even when it isn’t
Jake Thompson is an Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and owner Compete Every Day. He has spent more than a decade as a successful entrepreneur and uses stories from his sports & business background to help teams & organizations build their grit, business, and influence.
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Dr. Amber Selking is a renowned sports psychologist and performance consultant who specializes in the mental aspects of athletic performance. With a PhD in Applied Sport Psychology, she is the founder of Selking Performance Group, an organization dedicated to helping athletes, coaches, and business professionals optimize their mental game.
Topics
-Why the human always out performs the performer
-Overcoming egos in locker rooms
-Equipping Coaches with Mental Performance Strategies
-Why confidence is a CHOICE
-How to find your optimal competing zone
-How to use mental rehearsal to gain confidence and competence
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Warren Berger is a renowned author, journalist, and speaker, best known for his expertise in the field of innovation and creative thinking. He is the author of several influential books, including the best-selling “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to SparkBreakthrough Ideas.”
Berger has spent years studying and interviewing some of the world’s most innovative thinkers across various disciplines to understand the importance of asking the right questions. His insights have also been published in major publications such as The New York Times, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review.
Topics
-Why people hesitate to ask questions
-How teachers and coaches can create a question based environment
-Questions create buy-in
-The W.A.I.T and the A.W.E question
-How motivation plays a role in asking questions
-Why the best leaders ask questions
-Questions to ask before making a big decision
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Damon West is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker, and 3x Wall Street Journal bestselling author. At just 20 years old, Damon was a Division 1 starting quarterback where he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hardcore drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After being introduced to methamphetamines, he instantly became hooked and his life changed forever. After a series of burglaries Damon found himself getting sentenced to life at a super max security prison in Texas. During his time in prison he had a spiritual awakening that woke him up and changed the trajectory of his life. Today, Damon peaked to hundreds of big time companies every year all around the world on the power of the coffee bean mindset.
Topics
-The Texas SWAT team story
-How parents can help their children over come addiction
-Getting sentenced to life behind bars
-The carrot, egg, and coffee bean
-Importance of believing in yourself
-Why you need to stay on your own line
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Hannah Huesman is a Mental Performance Coach, passionate Speaker, and founder of Mental Sweat. Prior to starting her own coaching and consulting company, Hannah was the Mental Performance Coach for the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies.
I’ve been a fan of Hannah’s for quite some time and I love the content she puts out on social medias so I was thrilled to have her on the show to talk about 11 timeless truths for sport and life.
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Polina Pompliano is the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at Fortune where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned the trust of prominent investors and entrepreneurs. Polina is also the author of her brand new best selling book Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World’s Most Successful People.
Topics
-Master your mental toughness with personifying pain and developing an alter ego
-Unlock healthy relationships from the power of compound interest
-Key elements of better storytelling
-Strategies to be an effective public speaker
-The importance of betting on yourself
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Chris Voss is a former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator who has taken his 25 years of experience in the bureau to help business professionals and every day people level up their communication, collaboration, and creativity and get more of what they want every day.
Chris is also the author of Amazon bestselling book Never Split the Difference: Negotiation as if Your Life Depended on it which has translated in many languages and has over 40 thousands reviews on Amazon.
Topics
-What Chris loves most about his work
-How curiosity is the foundation to next level negotiating
-Why negotiating isn’t about you and it never will be
-Understanding tactical empathy
-Difference between being liked and likable
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Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from resilience, mental toughness, leadership and building high-performance teams to culture, and organizational transformation.
Brent is the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive leadership and organizational development consulting firm with a focus on business transformation and building high-performance cultures. Brent was named a Top 10 CEO by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2013.
Brent's latest book, Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life was #1 on Amazon in the self-help, self-esteem, and military leadership categories.
Topics
-Lessons learned from David Goggins
-What it means to embrace the suck and eat an elephant one bite at a time
-3 C’s of high performing individuals and teams
-3 foundations of high performing teams
-Closing poem
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.
She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.
Topics
-The inspiration behind creating a viral book
-Why we should focus on “don’t” instead of “do”
-Key differences between mentally tough and mentally strong
-How to not feel sorry for yourself
-How to not waste energy on things you can’t control
-How to not worry about pleasing everyone
-How to not resent other people’s success
-The 14th thing mentally strong people don’t do
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Todd Herman is a Coach, Author, and Speaker who works with elite professional athletes, leaders, and public figures on the topics of performance, strategy, mindset, and execution. Todd is also the author of Wall Street Journal Best Selling Book, The Alter Ego Effect which has been translated into 11 languages. In addition to writing books, Todd has also created courses and training programs that have transformed the lives of over 2 million people.
Topics
-Understanding what an Alter Ego is and what it isn’t
-Demystifying the myths and misconceptions of creating alter egos
-Kids, creativity, and the power of playfulness
-Difference between an alter ego and a superstitition
-How to tap into your alter ego pregame and intra-game
-The 5-step process to building your alter ego
-How to use a ground punch to overcome the enemy
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It’s finally book launch week!
On Saturday April 27th my brand new book, Push the Sled: 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and Amplify Performance in Any Sport will be available on Amazon. We are so excited to share this transformational book with everybody and we hope you love and enjoy it as much as we do.
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This week on podcast roles get reversed!
I was recently asked to be a guest on the Post Game Podcast with Joe Poduslenko to talk a little bit about me, my coaching, and the new book.
I wanted to share the interview on this channel as it’s very timely for the book coming out this weekend.
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Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.
From small town Iowa, to dominant force in the performance industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, progressional athletes, and sales professionals.
Topics
-Jordan life-turning point in 2015
-How to build character and seek out high character candidates
-How to encourage yourself
-How to encourage others
-Advice to someone who just got let go of their job
-The importance of separating WHO from DO
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Eric Wood is a former NFL center for the Buffalo Bills where he was an immediate starter, 2-time Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, and a pro bowler. In 2018 Eric received surprising news that he had spinal injury that would take him away from the game he loves so much. With much left to offer the sport, Eric has stayed involved in football as a commentator, columnist, and podcaster conducting interviews that impact and inspire on how to lead a more effective life. Eric is also the author of his brand new book, Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life.
Topics
-Receiving unexpected, career ending news
-How to separate who from do
-Strategies to make healthy pivots in life
-The importance of serving others
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Caroline Adams Miller is one of the first 33 people in the world to attain the masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of eight books that have been translated into multiple languages including bestsellers Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit. Caroline’s work has been featured for decades in global media including CNN and The New York Times.
Caroline is a credentialed executive coach who works with senior leaders and their teams all over the world and is known for her pioneering evidence-based approach to goal accomplishment and its connection to flourishing.
Topics
-Understanding traditional grit and authentic grit
-Mistakes most people make when discussing grit
-How to use the BRIDGE methodology
-The key distinction between learning goals and performance goals
-How the spelling bee shows grit 20 years later
-The importance of struggling well
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At just 9 years old John O’Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.
Topics
-John’s story burning his entire body at the age of 9
-Do you want to die?
-Why you need to pick up your own fork
-Are you all in?
-Living a purpose greater than yourself
-Why are you in jail?
-Working alongside the “victim” mindset
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world and the #1 executive coach since 2011.
For the past 50 years Marshall has been flying all over the world coaching the highest level CEO’s, Presidents, and Leaders in a variety of fields and has accumulated over 11 million frequent flyer miles.
Two of his book “Triggers” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” are Wall Street Journal best sellers and have won awards for Best Business Book of the Year. Marshall also has a documentary called the Earned Life on Amazon Video
Topics
-What it means to live an earned life
-The importance of putting emphasis on the process rather than the outcome
-Success checklist
-4 blocks of building discipline
-The Triple A’s (Action, Aspiration, and Ambition)
-4 qualities of successful leaders
-Applicable exercises you can do to become a better leader
-3 best pieces of advice to live with fulfillment
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This week we turn the dial back to December of 2022 when Craig and I chatted with one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management, Dr. Christian Conte.
Dr. Conte is a familiar figure on TV and radio, and he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert.
Dr. Conte also has an incredible Ted Talk titled “Why I Chose to Go to Prison” which was released after his best selling book, Walking Through Anger.
In addition to Dr. Conte’s unquenchable passion for helping others he also holds the highest anger management certification possible and works with people in all walks of life from football players to prison inmates.
Topics
-Lessons learned from Spike TV series Bad Coaching with Ray Lewis
-How many people are diagnosed with anger issues?
-Understanding Yield Theory
-Motivation by anger
-Self talk and managing anger
-Lessons learned working in a prison
-5 Errors of Communication
This week on The Mindset Advantage Podcast, we're replaying a chat I had with organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Tasha Eurich.
With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique executive development firm that helps successful executives achieve dramatic personal and organizational change.
Her clients include Google, Salesforce, the NBA, Walmart, and the White House Leadership Development Program. She’s worked directly with tens of thousands of leaders, and spoken live to hundreds of thousands more, on every continent but Antartica. Tasha’s Ted Talk has also been viewed more than nine million times.
Globally, Tasha has been named one of the world’s top 50 coaches, the #1 self-awareness coach, and both the #1 organizational culture and communication expert by Global Gurus.
Topics
-Why self awareness is the number meta skill of the 21st century
-Common myths and misconceptions around self awareness
-Internal vs. External awareness
-Strategies to improve your self awareness
-Being an informer vs. a me-former
-Self acceptance vs. self-esteem
-How to deal with unaware people
-Asking What, not Why
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Dr. Ellen Langer is a renowned psychologist and professor of psychology at Harvard University. She is best known for her work in the field of mindfulness and the psychology of aging. Dr. Langer's research has focused on the impact of mindfulness on various aspects of human behavior, including health, decision-making, and creativity.
Her groundbreaking work challenges traditional views on aging and suggests that much of the physical and mental decline associated with aging can be attributed to social and psychological factors rather than purely biological ones.
Dr. Ellen Langer has written several influential books, including "Mindfulness" and "The Power of Mindful Learning." Her work has had a significant impact on the fields of psychology, health, and wellness, and she continues to be an influential figure in the study of mindfulness and its applications
Topics
-What is mindfulness?
-Misconceptions of mindfulness
-Counterclockwise study
-The power of our words
-The air force pilot study
-Zeno’s paradox
-The illusion of control
-Mindful optimism
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Allistair McCaw is a best-selling author and speaker and is recognized as one of the world’s foremost figures in leadership, team culture, and performance. For over 25 years he has worked with some of the most successful people, teams, colleges, and organizations in the world. An international keynote speaker, he has spoken and consulted in more than 50 countries to teach and inspire all over the globe.
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JP Nerbun is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a global sports consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community.
Topics
-Best strategies to determine and communicate player roles
-How to include parents in your teams culture
-Dealing with coach perceived favoritism
-What to do when the coaches care more than the players
-Red flags in sports parents
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George Mumford is a mindfulness and performance expert known for his work with athletes and teams in the field of sports psychology. He gained recognition for his role in teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques to the Chicago Bulls during their championship years in the 1990s, working closely with legendary coach Phil Jackson and basketball icons like Michael Jordan. George has also worked with other professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers. Beyond sports, he has extended his expertise to various fields, applying mindfulness practices to enhance performance, well-being, and overall mental health. George is also the author of best selling books The Mindful Athlete and Unlocked.
Topics
-George’s introduction to mindfulness
-Definition of mindfullness
-The importance of breath for becoming mindful
-The power of intention and deliberate practice
-Lessons learned from Dr. J, Kobe, and Michael Jordan
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Barry Michels is a psychotherapist who has been seeing clients since 1986. Barry is also the co-author of New York Times bestseller “The Tools” and its sequel “Coming Alive.” Since writing life changing books, Barry has been featured on Dr. Oz, Charlie Rose, and ABC’s Nightline.
Topics
-The inspiration of the best selling book “The Tools”
-Why Barry and Phil disagree with traditional therapy
-Deep dive into the 5 Tools
-How to gain self-confidence
-How to feel gratitude
-The importance of getting outside of your comfort zone
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Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.
He has a passion for helping organizations create high-performance cultures, and his clients include American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, Orangetheory Fitness, and numerous college athletic programs such as Penn State Football and UConn Men’s Basketball.
An acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He transfers that knowledge to reveal how leaders and teams can utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
Topics
-How Kobe changed Alan’s life forever
-Success made simple
-Unseen hours
-Having discipline when nobody is watching
-The importance of staying curious
-How to build unshakable self-confidence
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Sean Casey spent 12 years in the Major Leagues where he was a career 300 hitter, 3x all-star, and was the most likable guy on any team he played on. After a stellar professional career, Sean stepped into coaching where he worked as the New York Yankees hitting coach. Today, Sean is an analyst on the MLB network, host of the Mayor’s Office Podcast, and travels the country speaking and working with teams on elite mental performance.
Topics
-What is means to be curious as an athlete
-Where confidence comes from
-What it means to be a 5 tool mentally tough athlete
-How to keep the game simple
-The importance of having a great relationship with failure
-Mental strategies outside of baseball
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Dr. Chris Winter is a neurologist and sleep specialist. For the past 30 years Dr. Chris has been working closely with professional athletes, various institutions, and medical centers on helping people improve their sleep and sleep disorders. Chris is also the author of two books “The Rested Child” and “The Sleep Solution.”
Topics
-What is sleep and why do we need it?
-Top 3 biggest myths and misconceptions on sleep
-Morning, afternoon, and night tools to improving your sleep
-Listener questions
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Alden Mills is a former U.S Navy SEAL, Entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. After leaving the military, Mills pursued a career in business and founded several successful companies including Perfect Fitness where he developed the Perfect Push-Up which has sold over 100 million dollars. Alden is also an author of “Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High Performance Leadership”
Topics
-What drew Alden in to become a Navy SEAL
-The high washout rate in the SEALS
-The Whiner vs. The Whisperer
-What separates the best SEALS from the rest
-How to turn up your voice and turn down the outside voices
-Why you need to jump headfirst
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Over his forty years in the game of basketball at the collegiate and professional levels, Kevin Eastman has become widely known as one of the best teachers in the game. As a Coach of the 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, Kevin has lived in the world of the best while observing and studying them every day. He is also the author of “Why the Best Are the Best: 25 powerful words that impact, inspire, and define champions.
Topics
-Kevin’s early memories in the NBA
-Lessons learned from Doc Rivers
-The importance of truth, commitment, and habits in the NBA
-Story about Kevin Garnett’s work ethic
-A look inside a successful NBA halftime
-Meaning behind Ubuntu
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Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety. John has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Today and has been featured in the Real Simple and Fast Company magazines as well as HuffPost. John’s goal is to help people navigate tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they’re worth being well.
Topics
-What is anxiety and what isn’t it?
-Comparing anxiety in 2023 vs. 2003
-What is social anxiety?
-What’s the fastest way to reduce anxiety in real time?
-How to gain confidence
-6 Choices to live a non-anxious life
-Advice to men struggling with anxiety
-Best advice for parents
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Charlie Smith is a Keynote Speaker and Mental Performance Consultant who helps teams and organizations develop healthy mental habits and performance skills to overcame any obstacle and perform at the highest level.
Topics
-Charlie’s story
-Lessons learned being in an abusive family dynamic
-Advice to kids in an abusive home
-5 Steps to write your own story
-How to overcome self limiting beliefs
-A framework to build unshakable self confidence
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Kelly Leonard is the executive vice president of The Second City in Chicago. He has worked at the Second City since 1988, overseeing productions with such notable performers as Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and many more. Kelly is also the author of best selling book “Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration.”
Topics
-Kelly’s role at Second City
-How curiosity plays a major role in Improv
-Understanding the power of Yes, and!
-The give and take dichotomy
-Talk without “I”
-Last word Improvisation exercise
-“Thank you, because” exercise
-10 Lessons Kelly wish he knew when he was a senior in high school
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Michael Bungay Stanier is an author of several best selling books including the Coaching Habit which has sold over 1 million copies. He is also a Rhodes Scholar, created of Box of Crayons, and keynote speaker.
MBS has made a major impact on my life both personally and professionally and it’s always an honor to learn from him.
Topics
-Why curiosity is a super power
-What makes a GREAT question
-Understanding the keystone conversation
-Coaching the person AND the player
-How to create a safe environment for your athletes
-6 keys to maintain great relationships
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Richard Newman is the founder of BodyTalk where he and his team have trained over 130,000 business leaders around the world. Richard has also won awards in leadership communication, storytelling, and influence, and is also the global leader in evidence-based training on the psychology of communication. As an introvert on the autism spectrum, he has dedicated decades to developing success principles for communication for himself and his clients. At the age of 18 he moved to the foothills of the Himalayas to teach English to monks, then from there went on to work as an actor, keynote speaker, coach, and speechwriter. Also created one of the largest studies on non-verbal communication and influence ever published.
Topics
-Lessons learned from monks and acting school
-Overcoming the inner critic
-Pre-speech routines to get out of your own way
-How to raise the energy in the room
-Exploring the largest study on non-verbal communication
-Body language tips
-How to use breath to perform at your best
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Lauren is an athlete-turned-mental performance coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.
Prior to opening her own consulting practice, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees. She received her Masters Degree in Performance Psychology from National University.
From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.
Topics
-Lessons learned working with the New York Yankees
-Working through ego’s
-“You become elite by choice, not by chance.”
-“Everyone wants the privilege of being great. Few people want the responsibilities of it.”
-Contrast principle
-5 Powerful Mental Performance questions to level up your mindset
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Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading expert on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. Dr. Gervais also is the author of his brand new book “The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You” which is available anywhere books are sold.
Topics
-What does it mean to truly master something?
-The importance of creating a personal philosophy
-How to recognize and overcome F.O.P.O in your life
-How parents should treat the car ride home after a game or practice
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Wendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter, model, and music producer who discovered and developed the Oscar winning icon Lady Gaga. Wendy was also honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame and was voted as VHI’s Best Emerging Artist.
Topics
-The moment Wendy knew she was destined to be in the music business
-Taking a peak behind the curtains of life on the road
-Routines before and after a big show
-What makes a hit song
-How the music industry has changed
-Discovering and developing Lady Gaga
-The secret combination that makes great artists great
-How to stay grounded when you’re famous
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Nick Nilson is an associate pastor at America’s largest church, Lakewood Church. His authenticity and charisma help him share the hope of Jesus everywhere he goes. His work as a leader and communicator has given him the opportunity to help people to realize their full potential in every area of their lives. Nick is also the Author of best-selling book You Can Live the Dream: Trading in Disappointment and Discontentment for Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment.
Topics
-What it means to live the dream
-What’s the reason preventing people from living their dream
-Choosing the right perspective
-Progress over Perfection
-Do it Afraid
-The Power of Consistency
-Advice when you don’t feel like you are enough
-How to live within the margins
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Nick Lavery is an active-duty green beret within the United States Army Special Forces. Although injuries sustained in combat resulted in the above-the-knee amputation of his leg - Nick not only remained in the army, he returned to his special forces detachment and continues conducting combat operations to this day.
Topics
-What it takes to be a green beret
-Failure is a part of the process
-The story of Nick losing his leg in battle
-The importance of exercising active patience
-Adopting the “Roger that mentality”
-Having a warrior mindset as a parent
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Karen Eber is a Keynote and Ted Speaker, and Leadership Development Coach. Her speciality is helping her clients gain clarity, build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time.
Karen is also the author of her brand new book, “The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire.
Topics
-The science of what stories do to our brains
-Common mistakes and myths of storytelling
-The four stage framework for a brilliant story
-How to know if your story resonates with your audience
-Do’s and don’t’s of starting and ending your story
-Two pieces of advice to become a successful storyteller
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Dr. Taryn Marie is the founder of Resilience Leadership Institute. She previously served as the Head of Executive Leadership Development at Nike as well as Cigna. Dr. Taryn is also a global keynote speaker and has appeared on the Ted stage with a talk titled “How Resilience Breaks Us Out of Our Vulnerability Cage.”
For the past 20 years, Dr. Taryn has been working with brain patients and found that most popular beliefs about human resilience are incorrect. Since then, she has conducted qualitative research on the power of resilience, studying the science behind why some people succeed and others failed. This led to her writing her New York Times bestselling book, “The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold.
Topics
-Where did your love for resilience begin?
-Dr. Taryn’s definition of resilience
-What are the two most common myths and misconceptions on resilience?
-Understanding the 5 practices of highly resilient people
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Henna Pryor is a two-time Tedx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Expert, and Executive Coach. Henna’s talks blend two decades of work with corporate leaders and teams with a modern, science-based approach tot taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do.
Henn is also the Author of her brand new book “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.”
Topics
-What is awkward?
-Understanding the self-identity gap
-ICC (improvement comes after cringe)
-The spotlight effect
-The pratfall effect
-Labeling awkward situations
-How Improv improves your awkwardness
-Why trying to be someone else raises your level of awkwardness
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Ben Bergeron is a CrossFit Affiliate owner, CrossFit Games Coach, Owner of CompTrain, Ted Speaker, Author of two books, and host of the Chasing Excellence Podcast.
Ben’s 15 year coaching tenure including working with the best CrossFit Games athletes in the world including world champion Katrin Davidsdottir and Mat Fraser.
In today’s conversation Ben takes a look back at his hall of fame coaching career and pulls out 15 major lessons he learned over the course of 15 years.
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Kim Scott is the co-founder of Radical Candor, an executive education firm on a mission to rid the world of bad bosses and create a BS-free zones at work. Kim has been a CEO coach at Dropbox, Twitter, and several other growth companies. Kim was also a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led teams at YouTube, Adsense, and Google. Kim is also the author of the New York Times Bestselling book “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity."
Topics
-What is Radical Candor?
-The best ways to give and receive candid feedback
-Why the compliment sandwich is overrated
-Why you should eliminate the phrase “Don’t take this personally”
-Why it’s important to leave 3 unimportant things unsaid each day
-1 simple way you can start using radical candor in your life
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Brad Stulberg is a best selling author, coach, speaker, and professor. His books, Peak Performance and The Practice of Groundedness have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have been translated in over 20 languages.
Brad’s brand new book titled Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing - Including You is set to debut on Tuesday September 5th wherever books are sold.
Topics
-4 ways most people combat change
-What it means to be ruggedly flexible
-Expect it to be hard
-Understanding tragic optimism
-Creating a rugged and flexible identity
-Developing rugged and flexible boundaries
-The importance of establishing core values
-Responding vs. reacting
-3 questions to embrace change
Be sure to get Brad’s brand new book Master of Change on September 5th!
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Emily Jaenson is a keynote speaker, podcaster, consultant, and former General Manager of a Triple-A Minor League Baseball organization. Emily’s recent Ted Talk titled “Six Behaviors to Increase Your Confidence” has over three million views in a short couple of months and has a brand new book debuting in spring of 2024.
Topics
-Experiencing the Ted stage
-Myths and misconceptions of confidence
-6 Behaviors that will increase your confidence
-Advice to young women struggling with lack of self confidence
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Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, Author, and professor who is a go-to high performance coach for professional athletes, executives, and championships teams around the nation. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Mayo Clinic.
Cindra’s work has appeared in New York Times, ESPN the magazine, Huffington Post, USA Today, and Runner’s World Magazine. She is also the founder of the High Performance Podcast which has over 2 million downloads.
Topics
-The story of the Boston bombing marathon
-Understanding grit
-How to become a master of your thoughts
-Learn it, burn it, return it
-How to own the moment
-I will, I can, I am
-Choosing empowering emotions
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Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts in human peak performance.
Steven is the author or 11 bestsellers including the Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been nominated for three Pulitzer Prizes and translated over 50 languages.
His latest book Gnar Country is written for folks who are looking to kick ass until they kick the bucket.
Topics
-Debunking the common myths of aging
-The cognitive super powers we acquire at 50 years old
-The impact our mind has on longevity
-The craziest mindset study known to man
-How to use flow to overcome fear
-Distinct differences between deliberate play and deliberate practice
-How our relationships play a pivotal role in aging
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Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, clinical and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the 1980’s she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory.
Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, How to Clean Up Your Mental Mess, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, churches, and to various audiences around the world.
Dr. Leaf’s brand new book “How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess" is available today, August 8th, wherever books are sold.
Topics
-Understanding the 5 step neurocycle
-How to use the neurocycle with your child
-Understanding how to anxiety and depression
-A simple activity for calming an anxious child
-“Parenting isn’t about what our child does, it’s about how we respond”
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In October of 2010 at the age of 18, Chris suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury during a college football game his freshman season. Doctors gave him a 3% chance to ever move again.
After several months of intensive rehab Chris was able to shock the world by walking across the stage to receive his college diploma. If that wasn’t incredible enough, Chris set out another goal to walk down the aisle after marrying the love of his life, Emily.
Chris’s story can be viewed on Netflix in his movie called “7 Yards.” It’s an amazing movie and definitely requires tissues.
Chris now travels the world as a speaking to corporations on how to battle adversity, live a no excuse life, and have radical responsibility.
Topics
-The story of the accident
-How self-talk played a pivotal role in Chris’ recovery
-Proving doctors wrong
-The story of angel nurse
-Overcoming paralysis at graduation
-“Your life is as rich as the lives you enrich.”
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This week on The Mindset Advantage Podcast I chat with former FBI top hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Chris is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Chris currently teaches at the University of Southern California and also Georgetown University. Voss is also the co-author of the best selling book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it.
Chris is an incredibly talented individual who has years of experience at the highest level making pressure filled negotiations with some of the biggest threats around the world. He has now taken what he learned from the FBI and wants to share it with anybody who is interested in learning how to become a master of negotiation.
Topics
-Preparing for the FBI hostage team
-3 Components of communication
-Difference between sympathy and empathy
-Labeling emotions
-Tactical empathy
-No is better than yes
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This week on The Mindset Advantage Podcast, I’m accompanied by Kindra Hall. Kinda is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine. Her work and research is entirely focused on the power of story-telling and how utilizing stories, both professional and personally, can yield significant positive results. Kindra has also a brand new book coming out January 11th that can be purchased wherever books are sold.
Topics
-The importance of story telling
-How other people’s stores impact yours
-Advice for parents and coaches for creating a positive story for their children
-What comes first, the event, or the story?
-Understanding the four part storytelling process
-Improving the tone of the story we tell ourselves
Purchase Kindra’s new book and learn more about her at https://www.kindrahall.com and on Instagram @kindrahall
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This week on the Mindset Advantage Podcast, I’m thrilled to throw back to my interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992 he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion, Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.
Topics
-Definition of confidence
-Confidence vs. Competence
-Anxiety and lack of confidence
-Building your mental bank account
-Overcoming negative self talk
-Body language and confidence
-Being confident in the unknown
-3 ways to think, view, and overcome imperfections
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Stephen Mackey is a player development coach, keynote speaker, and founder of 2Words Character Development. Stephen is also author to Wall Street Journal Best Selling book The Locker Room” How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity. Stephen spends his time traveling the country teaching student athletes and coaches the tools on how to create culture, coach beyond the game, and become the best versions of themselves.
Also, special shout out to friend and loyal listener of the podcast Mike Quinn who referred me to Stephen’s work. Thank you Mike
Topics
-Advice to young speakers
-How to best influence student athletes
-Mental health, anxiety, and pressure in student athletes
-How to lead and hold others accountable
-Learning how to communicate
-A framework for uncomfortable conversations
-A message to ALL parents of student athletes
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Coach Dar is a licensed, board-certified occupational therapist, a globally sought after motivational speaker, mental skills coach, executive, and the CEO and founder of the coaching firm Performance Meets Purpose. Known for her mental skills work with athletes in the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and NFL, she has also served as the mental skills Coach for the Phoenix Suns. In addition to professional athletes, Santore coaches and advises Fortune 100 executives, world leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. She is also the author of the latest hit book, The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and in Life Anytime You’re Off Your Game.
Lot of her friends and colleagues on this show
Topics
-Lessons from being a brain trauma therapist
-Defining what a setback is
-Embrace the suck
-Understand who you are
-Seek and apply feedback
-Discover your WHY power
-Activate emotional intelligence
-Cultivate grit
-Turn the page
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At just 9 years old John O’Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.
Topics
-John’s story burning his entire body at the age of 9
-Do you want to die?
-Why you need to pick up your own fork
-Are you all in?
-Living a purpose greater than yourself
-Why are you in jail?
-Working alongside the “victim” mindset
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For 25 years, Joe Navarro was an FBI counterintelligence special agent with a focus in nonverbal communications. As a frequent lecturer, Joe served on the adjunct faculty at Sant Leo University and and Harvard Business school. In addition to speaking and teaching, Joe has been writing articles and books for the past 30 years and has several international best sellers including What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People.
Topics
-Top 3 myths on body language
-The valuable lesson of not making assumptions
-How our body language can directly influence our confidence (or lack thereof)
-Why our lower body is the most honest part of us
-Stories from working in the professional poker world
-3 traits that set extraordinary people apart
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Jamal Liggin is one of the most sought after performance coaches on the planet specializes in speed, acceleration, and movement. During his career Jamal has worked with numerous NFL first round draft picks, prowlers, and Super Bowl champions. Guys like Odell Beckham Jr, Saquon Barkley, Mercedes Lewis, Joe Haden, Reggie Bush, Najee Harris, Anthony Barr, Erik Kendricks, and Stefon Diggs have all been through Jamal’s training regimen that includes weights, speed, and sand training. Liggin has recently expanded his performance coaching into the world of international soccer, and has trained top tier soccer players from several clubs including Real Madrid.
Topics
-How Jamal went from being homeless to one of the top performance trainers in the world
-How to create buy-in and trust with professional athletes
-The power in being patient and prepared
-To have a chance you need to take a chance
-Helping clients work through distractions
-How to help High School athletes increase speed and quickness
-The importance of brining the juice as a coach
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Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author. He is also the founder of SEALFIT, an integrated functional fitness and mental toughness training program, and Unbeatable Mind, an intensive online training program for gaining mental clarity, increased focus, physical fitness, and increased awareness. Mark has a wide array of life experiences that have molded him into the teacher, author, and mentor that he is today. It seems that whatever idea Mark puts his mind towards, he is wildly successful and he has consistent systems that allow him to do so. If you are someone who is passionate about becoming more mentally tough, slowing life down, and learning from the best of the best, then this episode is for you!
Topics
-Show up every single day
-The power of meditation and breath work
-You are capable of more than you think
-Passion, Principles, and Purpose
-Big 4 of Mental Toughness
-What do all SEAL’s have in common?
Follow everything Mark’s up to on IG @realmarkdivine and on his website at https://unbeatablemind.com/about-mark-divine/
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Kevin Kelly has helped launch and edit Wired Magazine and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. He is the author of five books including The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future (a New York Times bestseller), as well as his latest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier. Kevin has also spoke on the Ted stage twice to present his ideas on the future.
Kevin is currently co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, which is building a clock in a mountain that will tick for 10,000 years. He also has a daily blog, a weekly podcast and newsletter full of timeless wisdom.
Topics
-What is wisdom and why is it so important?
-Timeless advice on generosity
-Strategies for higher quality conversations
-Wise advice for ever lasting friendships and relationships
-The importance of focusing on the process over the outcome
-Kevin’s favorite piece of advice
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Christine Yu is an award winning journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of sports science and women athletes. Her writing as appeared in Outside, The Washington Post, Runner’s World, and several other publications. Her newest book, “Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes” is available wherever books are sold on May 16th.
Topics
-The intention behind Christine’s latest book, Up to Speed
-Balancing the menstrual cycle with athletics
-The mindset of elite level female athletes
-Fueling for performance
-Overcoming injuries and burnout as a female competitor
-How to close the gap from where female sports are now, to where we want them to be
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Travis Thomas is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Performance Coach where he leans on his 20+ years of Improvisation to help people live a more purposeful life. Travis’ book, “3 Words for getting Unstuck: Live Yes and…” is incredible for folks of all ages looking for a break through in life. For the past decade Travis has worked regularly with Georgia Football, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Yankees. He also spent four years working closely with team USA Men’s soccer on their world cup pursuit.
Topics
-What is Improv and what are the common misconceptions?
-Key distinctions between being nervous and excited
-What it means to live a “Yes, and” life
-How improv exemplifies curiosity without judgement, helps others look their best, and brings out next-level focus and presence
-Life is an improvisation and we control how we want to respond
-Embracing the goo
-Life is good, even when it isn’t
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My guest today is Dr. David Spiegel, Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center of Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Spiegel has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience with hypnosis, stress physiology, and psychotherapy. Dr. Spiegel is also the creator behind the incredibly successful app called Reveri that helps users focus, relax, and sleep optimally. Dr. Spiegel has also been featured recently on The Huberman Lab Podcast, Rich Roll, and Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory.
Topics
-What is hypnosis?
-What are the myths behind hypnosis?
-The difference between hypnosis, flow state, meditation, and visualization
-How athletes can use hypnosis to increase focus and awareness
-Optimal state for getting into hypnosis
-How hypnosis has decreased pain, improve sleep, reduced stress, and eliminated addiction
-Applicable techniques for you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
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This week I chat with Keynote Speaker and author of the Daily Discipline, Brian Kight. Brian has been traveling the country for the past two decades working with companies and sports teams looking to gain an edge on culture, discipline, leadership, and behavior skills to help them get whatever it is they want. Brian’s daily newsletter, Daily Discipline, has oner 30,000 subscribers and is free to anybody looking for a winning edge.
Topics
-What it means to have external excellence and internal fulfillment
-How to live in alignment with yourself
-Why discipline is the shortcut
-5 Rules of Discipline
-Myths around discipline
-E + R = O
-How to double down on what’s inside of your control
-Avoiding BCD (blame, complain, defensive)
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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognzied as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world and the #1 executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller. He’s also the author of New York Times bestseller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”, which also won an award for Best Business Book of the Year. For the past 50 years Marshall has been flying all over the world coaching the highest level CEO’s, Presidents, and Leaders in a variety of fields and has accumulated over 11 million frequent flyer miles. Marshall also has a brand new book out titled, "The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment” as well as a documentary that can be found on Amazon Video.
Topics
-What it means to live an earned life
-The importance of putting emphasis on the process rather than the outcome
-Success checklist
-4 blocks of building discipline
-The Triple A’s (Action, Aspiration, and Ambition)
-4 qualities of successful leaders
-Applicable exercises you can do to become a better leader
-3 best pieces of advice to live with fulfillment
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Rich Diviney spent 20+ years as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments - 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his career, Rich achieved multiple leadership positions including Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command.
Since retirement in 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with companies like Chapman & Co, Leadership Institute, and Simon Sinek Inc.
Rich’s most recent book titled, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance was inspired by Rich’s experience in the SEAL selection process. After years of observation, Rich learned to identity a successful set of core attributes that translated over into success both as an individual as well as a teammate.
Topics
-What is an attribute and how is it different than a skill?
-The 4 Grit attributes
-The 4 Mental Acuity attributes
-The 5 Drive attributes
-The 5 Leadership attributes
-The 4 Teamability attributes
-How to develop your lacking attributes to become more well rounded
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Zach Bitter is one of the best ultramarathon runners in the world and has held world records for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run.
Zach also coaches runners from from all ability to levels and guides them along their journey towards their goals.
Ultra Endurance is an incredible sport as is, but to do it competitively is a whole different level of training, mindset, and pure grit.
Topics
-Defining your “why” has an ultra endurance athlete
-How to keep training enjoyable
-Self talk during an 11 hour race
-What does a successful race look like to Zach
-Top characteristics that separate good runners from great runners
-Why it’s the start that stops most people
-Most impressive physical feat Zach has seen
-3 pieces of advice for novice runners
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This week I chat with thee movement and mobility power couple Kelly and Juliet Starrett. Dr. Kelly Starrett is the co-author of the New York Times best seller Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. He is also the co-founder of The Ready State and has been a major influence in the movement and mobility space for the past two decades. Juliet is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is the CEO of The Ready State and author of best selling book Deskbound. Juliet was also a professional whitewater paddler where she won three world championships and five national titles. The Starrett’s have now teamed up to write a brand new book titled, "Built To Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully"
Topics
-Why Built to Move and why right now
-What it means to get to basecamp
-The impact your mindset has on aging
-10 essential habits to help you move freely and live fully
-One thing that Kelly and Juliet know now but wish they knew twenty years ago
Purchase the Starrett’s new book anywhere books are sold on April 4th.
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This week I chat with in-demand coach, consultant, author, and speaker Peter Andrei. Peter has coached hundreds of public servants, political candidates, CEO’s, and top-level executives on defeating public speaking anxiety and unleashing their power of words. Peter has also written 15 books on communication and also runs an online training platform to improve public speaking skills.
Topics
-Three things most people don’t know about debate
-Building confidence as a speaker
-How to nail your first impression as a presenter
-The power in vulnerability, story telling, and pauses
-Overthink in preparation AND under think in the presentation
-The most persuasive words and phrases to use
-Action items to become a better speaker
-Peter’s three favorite presenters
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This week I chat with national speaker, author of six books, and CEO of Master your Mindset, Collin Henderson. Collin’s innovative trainings on mindset, culture, and high performance have been utilized by some of the world’s best organizations and institutions including Nike, Zillow, LA Dodgers, Lululemon, Amazon, FedEx, UCLA Basketball, and many more. Collin’s new book titled, Quiet Your Mind: How to Turn Down the Noise and Turn Up the Confidence and Consistent Peak Performance is one of my favorite books I’ve read since starting this podcast and it was an honor to learn from him.
Topics
-Overcoming a speech impediment and turnings into a national speaker
-Why quieting your mind is the new currency of success
-How to use mental imagery to gain confidence
-The HAW method
-5 Most Powerful words high performers can live by
-The power paradox of caring and not caring
-Lessons learned from working with both male and female athletes on the mental game
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This week on the first ever Mindset Advantage Podcast Craig and I chat with one of the world’s best performance coach’s, Justin Su’a. Justin has been working alongside professional sports teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Browns, and most currently, the Tampa Bay Rays as their systems and development coach. Justin has also worked closely with athletes in the NFL, NBA, CrossFit, Navy Seals, and the Olympics. Justin was one of my first ever interviews when I got into podcasting and his someone I deeply admire not only in the professional space but also as a family man and a human being.
Topics
-Staying consistent with a daily podcast
-Justin’s top 3 questions he like to lean on
-6 P’s of Confidence building
-Overcoming judgement, worry, and fear of others
-Using positive AND productive self talk
-Overcoming high expectations from parents
-Regaining focus after a turn of events
-The ultimate balance necessary for success
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This week on the show I throw back to my interview with the incredibly talented Michael Bungay Stanier (or MBS for short). Michael is the author to several books included best-seller The Coaching Habit which has sold over 1 million copies to date. Michael also founded a training and development company, Box of Crayons, that has taught coaching skills to hundreds to thousands of people around the world. He has also been featured on the TedX stage with a brilliant speech titled, “How to Tame Your Advice Monster.”
Topics
-“Be curious a little bit longer and rush to action and advice giving a little bit more slowly.”
-What goes wrong when we give advice?
-What is our advice monster and how do we tame it?
-7 Coaching questions to lead to empowerment, clarity, and action
-Understanding where you fit into the Drama Triangle
-The importance of silence in conversation
-Lessons learned from a former FBI Hostage Negotiator
-The three key components to start doing something that matters
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Adam Lane Smith is a two-time #1 Amazon bestselling novelist and a retired licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma and attachment with both clinical and correctional mental health settings. Adam has written over 20 books and coached thousands of individuals on all topics ranging from divorce to inmates facing the death penalty.
Topics
-Reacting to our viral TikTok video
-Definition of attachment
-Three main styles of an unhealthy attachment
-How to find a loving boyfriend or girlfriend
-Most common mistakes made within the first three dates
-Why you shouldn’t use baby talk when talking to your kids
-The dichotomy of expectations with parents and kids
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This week I am delighted to talk to Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Gloria Mark. Dr. Gloria received her PhD from Columbia University in Psychology and studies the impact of digital media on people’s lives. She takes a deep dive in examining multitasking, interruptions, and mood with the use of digital devices. Over the past twenty years Dr. Gloria has been in the trenches studying while also publishing over 200 articles and a brand new book titled Attention Span: Find Focus and Fight Distraction.
Topics
-Trends discovered after 20 years of attention research
-Myths of our attention
-Why it’s impossible to multitask
-Understanding the limited pool of our cognitive resources
-Exercises to help build concentration and focus
-Top 3 attention traps
-Attention with intention is where our best life lives
-Predicting the future of our attention spans
Grab Dr. Gloria’s brand new book Attention Span at https://gloriamark.com
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Dr. Dan Dworkis is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at USC and a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Los Angeles County Medical Center. His incredible book ,The Emergency Mind, is designed to take readers into the minds of doctors who run resuscitation rooms and treat the ill and injured to teach you how to perform when the pressure is on. Dan’s expertise in the emergency room has been carried over into the military, board rooms, and athletic realms where your mental state is the ultimate key to your success.
Topics
-What is an emergency?
-Staying calm under chaos
-Asking calibrated questions under stress
-Practice the discipline of sub-optimal
-Visualization tools to help under high pressure situations
-What it means to commit to never suffering
-Routines and rituals before and after a intense shift
-Gaining a greater perspective on life after working in the ER
Purchase Dan’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mind-Wiring-Performance-Pressure/dp/B094GY88RK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B8Y7P6KIQHGL&keywords=the+emergency+mind&qid=1675618179&sprefix=the+emergency+min%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-1
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For 33 days Tosh and his team rowed across the Atlantic Ocean to inspire Veterans to build mental resilience. Tosh’s 4-man team relied on their 2.5 years of training and their military background to take on a daunting task. Today’s conversation was centered around hearing the adversity, the mindset, and lessons learned while conquering one of the most difficult tasks a human being can sign up for.
If you’re interested in learning more or you want to donate please head over to https://www.teamshutupandrow.com
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This week I’m honored to bring back world-renowned sports psychologist, author of 18 books, and keynote speaker, Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Loehr has spent has spent the past 40 years researching, studying, and teaching athletes how to lead with character, become more resilient, and gain a mental edge. Dr. Loehr has worked with 400,000 athletes over his career including 17 number one athletes in a variety of sports. Dr. Loehr was a pioneer in the mental performance field back in the 1970’s and he is still working hard to improve his craft and create awareness around the power of our minds.
Topics
-“Who you become as a result of the chase is the most important thing.”
-How coaches can create a character-first culture
-The Power of Story
-How to align your inner and outer voices
-The 16 second cure
-7 Step Process to grounding yourself before making a wise decision
-Something Dr. Loehr has changed his mind on over the past 40 years in sports psychology
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear more from Dr. Loehr, I highly encourage you to check out episode 163 which was our first episode together. Also, if you found value in this conversation please be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5 star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and helps to bring on more phenomenal guests like Dr. Loehr.
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Brent and Kyle Pease are brothers with an incredibly inspirational story and even greater love for one another. Kyle was born with Cerebral Palsy leaving him with limited movements in his limbs and spending his life in a wheel chair. After asking his brother, Brent, “Can adaptive athletes do Ironman races?” their world completely changed. Since 2011 Kyle and Brent have been competing together in Marathons, Triathlons, and Ironman’s all across the country including the Super Bowl of them all, the Kona Ironman in Hawaii. The brothers have their eyes set on growing their foundation, creating a massive impact, and raising more awareness around Cerebral Palsy. This story is a must listen!
Topics
-Growing up as sport-loving brothers
-Getting curious about adaptive athletes doing Ironman’s
-Becoming a world champion Ironman at Kona in Hawaii
-The importance of process over outcome
-Self-talk and staying present during endurance events
-The story of the New York City Marathon
-What it mean to have relentless determination
-Advice for people who are hesitate to go after something they really want in life
If you want to learn more or donate to the Pease foundation head over to kylepeasefoundation.org
This week on the show I am stoked to welcome back back highly sought after Sports Psychologist and best-selling Author, Dr. Jim Afremow. Dr. Afremow has spent the past 20 years assisting numerous world-class athletes and teams in major sports including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, UFC, PGA Tour, WNBA, as well as several Olympians. Dr. Afremow’s first book titled,”The Champion’s Mind” is a best seller and one of my personal all-time favorite books.
Topics
-Dr. Afremow’s most memorable comeback story
-How the best athletes in the world are able to turn a setback into a comeback
-The 7 L’s of the comeback code
-4 C’s of Mental Toughness
-Improving self-talk
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Have you ever taken a Psychology course in High School or College? If so, you probably used the textbook written by David G. Myers. David is a Professor at Hope College, Author to 17 books, Multiple-time award winner, and public speaker. David has spent the past 40+ years researching, studying, and teaching the nuances of social psychology. David also has a brand new book out titled, “How Do We Know Ourselves?: The Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind.”
Topics
-The importance of a curious mindset
-Suggestions for a happier life
-The power of our intuition
-How to make things more memorable
-Behavior Confirmation
-Do people repress or vividly remember traumatic events?
-Why fear of losing often steals our chance of winning
-Why everyone else is having more fun and why we always compare upwards, not downwards
-The happy science of micro friendships
-Mental Imagery
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This week I’m honored to chat with 23-time All-American, 2-time NCAA Champion, and 2008 Olympic medalist, Caroline Burckle. For over a decade, swimming consumed Caroline’s life not only physically, but also mentally, and emotionally. She experienced a lot of ups and downs starting at a very early age and also several years after retiring from competition. Caroline is now on a mission to help athletes find their identity out of sport, gain confidence as a human being, and increase awareness and normalcy for athletes to be more vulnerable and honest about the mental pressures that come along with competing in sport.
Topics
-The moment Caroline new she had olympic level talent
-Handling expectations at a young age
-Medaling at the 2008 Olympics
-Creating self confidence
-The power of self talk
-Staying curious
-Creating an identity outside of sport
-Life after the Olympics
-Your physical peak is not your peak of life
-Lessons learned from Michael Phelps
-The number one piece advice Caroline would give to herself at age 20
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am fired up to chat with Strength and Conditioning Coach, Author, Consultant, and Founder of Art of Coaching, Brett Bartholomew. Brett is a highly sought after coach who has worked in both team and private sectors as well as members of the United States Special Forces, Fortune 500 companies, Olympians, Super Bowl and World Series Champions, along with several professional fighters in both boxing as well as the UFC. His incredible book, Conscious Coaching is an Amazon best seller and was rated top 100 Books Overall in 2017. Brett nows travels the country putting on weekend seminars to help coach the coaches on communicating effectively, achieving buy-in, as well as helping in building a brand.
Topics
-Lessons learned from a near death experience at age 16
-Training and connecting with youth athletes
-How to better view motivation for your clients
-Why communication is the #1 skill needed for becoming a conscious coach
-How to get buy-in from your athletes and clients
-Be patient, not passive
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This week on The MiFit Podcast Craig and I are fired up to chat with one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management, Dr. Christian Conte. Dr. Conte is a familiar figure on TV and radio, and he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert. Dr. Conte also has an incredible Ted Talk titled “Why I Chose to Go to Prison” which was released after his best selling book, Walking Through Anger. In addition to Dr. Conte’s unquenchable passion for helping others he also holds the highest anger management certification possible and works with people in all walks of life from football players to prison inmates.
Topics
-Lessons learned from Spike TV series Bad Coaching with Ray Lewis
-How many people are diagnosed with anger issues?
-Understanding Yield Theory
-Motivation by anger
-Self talk and managing anger
-Lessons learned working in a prison
-5 Errors of Communication
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with former NCAA Men’s Division 1 and USA Referee, Tommy Short. Tommy spent over ten years officiating some of the best athletes in the world including Ja Morant, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Tommy now travels around the country speaking with teams and sharing lessons he learned on the basketball court. In addition to speaking, he works as a mental performance coach with executives, sales leaders, and referees.
Topics
-Lessons learned from Kobe Bryant
-The importance of living to your standard
-Strategies to become more confident
-How to let go of the past and focus on the present moment
-Key lessons learned from being a Division 1 basketball referee
-Do boring better
-Own your 3ft circle
-Change the room
-You vs. You yesterday
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Gerry Duffy is one of Ireland’s foremost keynote speakers focusing on optimizing performance both personally and professionally with global companies like Google, Facebook, Medtronic, Coca Cola, and more. Prior to speaking, Gerry took on several endurance feats including 32 marathons in 32 days as well as 10 Ironman Triathlons in 10 days. Gerry has published three books including his best seller titled Tick, Tock, Ten: A compelling blood, sweat, and tears account of competing in one of the toughest sporting endurance challenges in the world.
Topics
-The significance of 32 marathons in 32 days
-Respect the goal and the timeline
-Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has left
-Getting clear on your “Why”
-The power in having perspective
-4 Keys to Success
-Do simple things to an outstanding standard
-“Work on yourself more than you do your work.”
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m stoked to chat with organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Tasha Eurich.
With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique executive development firm that helps successful executives achieve dramatic personal and organizational change.
Her clients include Google, Salesforce, the NBA, Walmart, and the White House Leadership Development Program. She’s worked directly with tens of thousands of leaders, and spoken live to hundreds of thousands more, on every continent but Antartica. Tasha’s Ted Talk has also been viewed more than nine million times.
Globally, Tasha has been named one of the world’s top 50 coaches, the #1 self-awareness coach, and both the #1 organizational culture and communication expert by Global Gurus.
Topics
-Why self awareness is the number meta skill of the 21st century
-Common myths and misconceptions around self awareness
-Internal vs. External awareness
-Strategies to improve your self awareness
-Being an informer vs. a me-former
-Self acceptance vs. self-esteem
-How to deal with unaware people
-Asking What, not Why
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This week on the show i’m honored to chat with national best selling author and keynote speaker, Nir Eyal. Nir started his career teaching behavioral design at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He now writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business at NirAndFar.com. His 2014 book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, is a Wall Street Journal best seller, and also won “Marketing Book of the Year" Award.
Topics
-What does it mean to live an indistrable life?
-How to master internal and external triggers
-How to make time for traction
-What it means to hack back external triggers
-3 Types of pacts to boost traction
-Re-imagining tasks to increase productivity
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If you want to provide a link to the book, it’s: http://geni.us/Indistractable
Indistractable bonus content is here: http://nirandfar.com/indistractable
Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/
Distraction guide here: https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/
Habits vs routines article here: https://www.nirandfar.com/habits/
Why schedules are better than to-do lists: https://www.nirandfar.com/todo-vs-schedule-builder/
Time boxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing
Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/
Habit tracker - https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/
Also, the schedule maker tool I mentioned is here: https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/
In this week’s episode I chat with Psychologist, Author, Podcaster, and Speaker, Dr. Sherrie Campbell about how to deal with toxic family members. Dr. Sherrie has spent that past two decades providing counseling and psychotherapy services to her clients in Orange County, California and has used her own experience and expertise to help people cut ties with toxic people. Dr. Sherrie has written five books including her best seller, But It’s Your Family: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath.
Topics
-How do you define toxic and how does it get developed?
-Can you change toxic family members?
-Toxic vs. flawed
-Strategies to set-up boundaries with toxic family members
-Why silence is your super power
-There’s a cost in every relationship
-Saying no
-Adjusting your expectations
-Living a life of happiness, not just relief
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m honored to chat with Behavioral Scientist, Expert Advisor, and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Abbie Marono. Dr. Abbie completed her PhD in behavior analysis and psychology and has been lecturing at academic institutions since she was 23 years old. Dr. Abbie’s specialties include nonverbal communication, trust, and the psychological mechanisms underpinning human decision making.
Topics
-How Dr. Abbie found her passion at such a young age
-Comparing lower and upper body language
-How your lower body can make you more (or less) approachable
-What you should do with your hands
-How to gain a competitive advantage with your headshot
-How Botox influences depression
-The optimal head position when listening to your counterpart
-Establishing trust through non-verbal communication
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This week on the show it’s my pleasure to bring back my mentor, Sam Smith. Sam is a highly sought after CrossFit Coach who also serves as the Head Coach of Crafted Coaching. Sam has worked with hundreds of athletes looking to climb the leaderboard as well as Coach’s looking to up their game with program design.
In this episode Sam broke down a framework for developing a base of support that will sustain someone throughout their entire life.
If you want to hear more from Sam, check out the following episodes we’ve done together
Episode 155 Patience and Consistency
Episode 106 Weightlifting in the Sport of CrossFit
Episode 97 Your Physical Peak is Not Your Peak of Life
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am honored to chat with world-renowned Psychotherapist, Matthias James Barker. Matthias resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he has devoted his life to helping his clients heal through trauma, help couples with conflict strategies, teach frameworks to navigate anxiety, and much more. Matthias has also created a massive following on social media with over 2 million followers.
Topics
-What it means to move towards something meaningful despite hardship
-What is trauma?
-How the relationships with our parents shape who we become
-The trauma of always having to be the good kid growing up
-The power of the words we use to our children
-“Critique strategy, not essence.”
-Lessons learned from FBI Hostage negotiator, Chris Voss
-80% of conflict can be resolved without making one simple mistake
-Why the deepest things are in the smallest things with your partner
-Marriage advice after ten years of studies
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Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including her latest, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, along with Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, and What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. Her Ted Talk, “ How to gain control of your free time” has been viewed over 12 million times.
Topics
-Tranquility by Tuesday Project
-Measure what you treasure
-9 Ways to Calm the Chaos
-What most successful people before breakfast
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This week I’m thrilled to chat with best selling Author, Joseph Nguyen. Joseph has devoted his life to helping others see beyond what they can currently see and live a limitless and creative life full of passion and inspiration. His new book titled, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” is an incredible guide to helping people overcome anxiety, self-doubt, and self-sabotage without needing to rely on motivation or willpower. Joseph is a well-spoken, deep thinker, who is full of wisdom and advice for anybody with an open mind and willingness to improve their mindset.
Topics
-Why we shouldn’t believe everything we think
-Creating awareness and asking the right questions around our thoughts
-Observing the world vs. being consumed by it
-The difference between thoughts and thinking
-How to prevent over thinking
-Why choice = freedom
-“Nothing is nor good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
-Getting into a flow state by eliminating distractions
-“Thinking is the root cause of suffering.”
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I get to chat with branding Coach, Patrick Cummings. Patrick has been building brands, starting companies, and creating media inside the CrossFit space since 2006 and was the co-founder of Again Faster Equipment. Through his brand, Functional Branding, Patrick has worked with hungry and humble gym owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs toward stronger brands and more confidence. Patrick is also co-host of one of the most popular fitness podcasts in the world, Chasing Excellence, with Ben Bergeron.
Topics
-Similarities between fitness and brand building
-Micro action mixed with macro patience
-The power in great questions
-How to stand out in a world full of noise, clutter, and distraction
-Be the only, be wrong for most people, be remarkable
-Rebranding vs. evolving
-How to optimize your schedule for success
-Parkinson’s Law
-Being busy vs. being overwhelmed
-Biggest lessons learned from EC Synkowski and Ben Bergeron
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This week on The MiFit Podcast isa throwback to a chat I had in 2020 with with Dawn Fletcher, owner of The Mentality WOD. Dawn has coached more than a dozen CrossFit Games athletes and has helped many other driven individuals to championships, podiums, and elite competitions over the past 14+ years. Dawn is a CrossFit Level 3 trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist with a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Dawn is a very passionate individual who loves helping others achieve excellence in their pursuits.
Topics
-Dawn’s background and her intro to Mindset Coaching
-Creating a better mindset starts with having awareness
-How to create clarity
-Aligning your values, goals, and daily habits
-Using language to improve your mindset
You can follow Dawn and everything she is up to at the following links
IG @mentality_wod and @dawnmfletcher
Website mentality wod
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This week i’m thrilled to chat with award-winning science writer David Robson. David is currently based in the UK, graduated from Cambridge University, and has appeared in several notable publications including Guardian, the Atlantic, Men’s Health, and Washington Post.
You’ve heard of the placebo effect and how sugar pills can accerlerate healing. But did you know that people who believe stress is beneficial become measurably more creative when placed under strain? Or associating aging with wisdom can add seven-plus years to your life? Such is the power of the Expectation Effect. What we think will happen changes what does happen
Topics
-“The mind is its own place and in it self can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.”
-Personal story of the Expectation Effect showing up in David’s life
-How your beliefs and your words shape your reality
-How we can rethink pain and discomfort in a better way
-How thinking of everyday activities, rather than work, gives us a healthier life
-Your expectations are greater than your genes
-How to turn negative feelings to your advantage
-Why you are really as young or old as you feel
-Three ways to implement the Expectation Effect into your own life
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This week I chat with two-time Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, and former reporter for ABC and CBS News, Bill McGowan. Bill has anchored hundreds of hours of news and information programming as well as thousands of interviews with CEO’s, Professional Athletes, Book Authors, and celebrities. Bill now uses his experience to coach clients on how to exude more confidence and command on television and in front of a live audience. Those he has trained include Eli Manning, Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Welch, Mary J. Blige, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the CEO’s of Facebook, Airbnb, Snapchat, Spotify, Calvin Klein, Whole Foods, and many more. Bill is also the author of the best selling book Pitch Perfect: How to Say it Right the First Time, Every Time.
Topics
-How to tell a captivating story
-The do’s and don’t’s of the first minute of your presentation
-The no-tailgating principle
-The pasta-sauce principle
-How to use pitch variations to make the most out of your voice
-Overcoming a distracted audience
-Crafting a speech for a wedding
-How to overcome pre-speech nerves
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Physician, Author, and Ted Speaker BJ Miller. BJ specializes in helping patients and families face illness and death realistically, comfortably, and on their own terms. BJ has had tremendous outreach through his popular Ted Talk “What Really Matters at the End of Life” has over 10 million views on YouTube as well as his best selling book titled “A Beginner’s Guide to the End.” BJ’s passion for palliative care stems from personal experience — an electrocution shock sustained while at Princeton cost him three limbs and nearly killed him. But his experiences form the foundation of a hard-won empathy for patients who are running out of time.
Topics
-Reflecting on becoming electrocuted and losing three limbs
-The power of the mind during healing
-Using death as a way to live your best life
-How to have a better relationship with death
-Consistent themes and regrets of people on their death bed
-“We are freer than we think we are. And that freedom owes much to death.”
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This week i’m fired up to bring back the world’s leading authority on mental performance, Brian Cain. Brian is a #1 international best-selling author and one of the world’s most sought after coaches in the mental performance field. His mental performance training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers, and top athletes around the world, including UFC World Champions, multiple NCAA National Champions, thousands of MLB draft pics, and hundreds of athletes in the NBA, PGA, NFL, and NHL.
Brian has a ton of knowledge and expertise backed up with a contagious high energy spirit that makes you want to run through a wall. It was a pleasure to reconnect with him and dive deeper into the nuances of Mental Performance Training.
Topics
-Top 2 misconceptions of mental performance training
-The relationship between confidence and arrogance
-The importance of talking to yourself AND listening to yourself
-How Brian would coach Bill Buckner after his famous error in the World Series
-How to change the culture of a program that is used to being below average
-Your attention without intention is wasted life
-How to enjoy each day and still be an elite performer
-Dealing with clients that are resistance to mental performance training
If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear more from Brian, be sure to dial back to episode 134 where we break down the top 10 pillars of mental performance. Additionally, be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!
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This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m honored to sit down with retired chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavior Analysis Program, a former recruiter of Russian Spies, and a globally recognized expert in human motivations and behaviors, Robin Dreeke. Since retiring from the FBI Robin has now taken his knowledge into coaching, speaking, and writing three books included his latest called Sizing People Up: A veteran FBI agent’s user manual for behavior prediction.
Topics
-Robin’s experience as a Russian spy recruiter
-Top 4 techniques for creating quick rapport
-5 Principles of gaining trust
-6 ways to predict behavior
-Likability vs. Trustworthy
-How to rebuild trust after it’s been blown
-How to establish trust in a new environment
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This week’s special episode involves the Dream Team of negotiating, Brandon and Chris Voss. As returning guests, the intention of this conversation is to break down the advance techniques of negotiating in business and in every day life.
Chris and Brandon own and operate The Black Swan which is a consulting company that coaches people to become better negotiators. Additionally, they have both collaborated in writing Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it which has sold over 3 million copies world wide. Chris has an extensive background which started as him being the lead FBI hostage negotiator for several years and has now used his tactics to help educate and coach everyday people who are looking to be a leg up in their negotiating game.
Topics
-Understanding tactical empathy
-How to disagree with class
-When you never use the word “Why” in negotiations
-The dichotomy of letting your counterpart speak first
-Thoughts on “The Flinch” technique
-How to be a world class listener
-Labeling your counterparts emotions without being demeaning
-Tips for negotiating with someone who is angry
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This week on the show I dive into 15 lessons, insights, and quotes that have been top of mind for me during the past few years.. Doing a solo episode is something that’s been on my mind for several months and I was finally able to capitalize on it.
I want to thank everyone who has been apart of my podcasting journey. What started as a fun idea in my head has now tuned into a burning passion of mine and I’m excited to see what the future holds.
Enjoy!
Topics
-How to get out of your own way
-There is nothing either good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.
-What seems like boring progress compounds into exceptional results.
-Flow follows focus
-The greatest threat to success is boredom and impatience
-The most powerful story in the world is the one you tell yourself
-Slow down on the advice giving and stay curious a little bit longer
-It’s important to be consistently good rather than occasionally great
-The most overlooked strategy for success is patience
-Get what you want by using “no” oriented questions
-90% of the most successful things in like don’t cost money. Just time and discipline.
-Your attention without intention is wasted life. Your attention with intention is where your best life lives.
-Ben Bergeron’s Mindset Hierarchy
-Never Whine, Never Complain, Never make excuses
-Have to vs Get to
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This week’s episode is a throwback to one of the most downloaded shows i’ve ever recorded with Greg Everett.
Greg is the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of the USA Weightlifting National champion team, and author of a couple of books including his latest, Tough: Building True Mental, Physical, & Emotional Toughness For Success & Fulfillment which is one of the best books i’ve read in the past two years. Greg is most widely known for his world class coaching success which includes 30 national level lifters, national champions, and national record holders. Something most people don’t know about Greg is that he founded the 4th ever CrossFit gym back in 2005.
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
-𝗪𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰?
-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
-𝟒 𝐂’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
(𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭)
-𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m honored to chat with best selling author and keynote speaker Joshua Medcalf. Joshua has written nine books books including the mega-popular Chop Wood, Carry Water which has sold over a million copies around the world. Joshua has also spent several years traveling the country speaking and working with sports teams of all calibers on how teamwork, leadership and falling in love with the process. In addition, Joshua is also the founder and president of Clutch, a mentorship business which he works with top performers all over the world from a variety of professions.
Topics
-Surrender the outcome
-Be present in life so you can be present when you play
-Great accomplishments takes time and patience
-Comparison is the thief of joy
-Your memories are created through the stories that you tell yourself
-Get clear about what success looks like from your death bed
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This week on the podcast I welcome back Shane Orr. Shane is the husband and coach of fittest female of all-time, Tia-Clair Toomey as well as owner of PRVN Fitness.
Shane is an incredibly brilliant and humble coach who takes a very mindful and professional approach when coaching his athletes. Shane has also been an integral part in the growth of PRVN FItness which has established themselves as one of the most sought after online programs. PRVN is also making a big splash in 2022 by sending five individual athletes to the CrossFit Games.
If you’re interested in learning more about what it takes to be a great coach as well as some of the methods behind the madness, this episode is for you!
Topics
-Training for the CrossFit Games
-The importance of training with intention
-4 Principles of servant leadership
-Measuring success as a coach and for athletes
-Balancing relationships and coaching
-Framework for developing skills in CrossFit
-Becoming a balanced champion
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This week on the show I chat with fittest man in Denmark, Andre Houdet. Andre is a professional CrossFit Athlete where he placed 15th in the 2021 CrossFit Games. Andre also owns a training business called No Short Cuts Training which provides coaching and programming to aspiring CrossFit Athletes.
If you want a look inside of what it’s like to be a professional athlete in the CrossFit space, this episode is for you!
Topics
-Semifinals recap
-Living with intention
-Motivating thoughts during training
-Day in the life
-Importance of movement economy
-Isolated vs. Integrated program design
-3 mistakes people make in programming for CrossFit
-Body building in CrossFit
-The No Short Cuts mentality
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Ben Bergeron. Ben is owner of CrossFit New England, Founder of CompTrain, author of two best selling books, Ted Speaker, and a major icon in the CrossFit space.
Ben’s experience combined with his ability to develop his athlete’s mindsets makes him one of the most sought after coaches in CrossFit history. Ben has always been a role model to me and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him.
Topics
-Where the mental game started
-Transformational Coach vs. Transactional Coach
-Mindset Hierarchy
-Awareness - Intention - Action
-Balancing passion and obsession
-Creating group flow in the work place
-3 Ways to Develop Trust with your staff and members
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This week on the show I have the pleasure of chatting with legendary Strength & Conditioning Coach, Eric Cressey. Eric is president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities in Massachesits and Florida. Eric has worked with clients from youth sports to the professional and olympic ranks, but is best known for his extensive work with baseball players; more than 100 professional players train with him each off-season. Eric is also the Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees.
On top of all of that, Cressey has authored over 1,000 articles, published six books, and co-created seven video resources that have been sold in over 60 countries around the world.
Topics
-Common misconceptions of training elite baseball players
-Med Balls for power development
-Overcoming distraction
-Balancing consistency and intensity
-Addressing struggles in youth sports
-Top 3 Skills a Coach needed to be elite
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Crafted Coach, Michael Bann.
Michael started his career holding multiple positions in the strength and conditioning industry such as the Head Strength Coach for a law enforcement academy. While studying exercise science at Northern Arizona University, Bann was a lead instructor for undergraduate Strength and Conditioning courses. He eventually transferred to Arizona State University to study kinesiology in their top 10 nationally ranked program. While attending ASU, he became the only undergraduate instructor for anatomy and physiology cadaver labs.
Michael has an unwavering passion for continually diving deeper and deeper into the most complicated topics that pertain to fitness, ranging from functional anatomy to functional medicine. Because of this drive for deeper understanding, he has traveled extensively to increase his education beyond that which academia teaches as the “truth”. The education he has taken on top of his academic studies range from courses like Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Select Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) to name a few.
Topics
-“Sleep as much as you can without getting divorced or fired.”
-“The most successful people in the gym, and outside of the gym for that matter, are the ones who feel most comfortable saying no.”
-“Wanting is not good enough. You must need it.”
-“Great coaching is about helping your clients create awareness around what their values are so they can begin to align with them.”
-Lab work and how it pertains to fitness performance
-What is means to become a Samauri Coach
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Throwback Episode!
This week on the MiFit Podcast I am joined by best selling author and keynote speaker, @jongordon11. Jon has worked with numerous professional athletes, coaches, and teams such as the LA Dodgers, Miami Heat, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and dozens more on leadership, culture, and teamwork. As an author, Jon has written 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His most well-known book The Energy Bus has sold over 2 million copies and has made it’s way in several fortunate 500 companies. Jon has an incredible testimony of how his life dramatically changed at the age of 31 and has made him into the man he is today. Jon has a contagious positive spirit which is something I think we can all use a little more of in today’s world. This short episode is phenomenal and has a ton of great gems that you can apply to your life today.
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
-𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐉𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲”
-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬
-𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐯𝐬. 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟
-𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠
-𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬
-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with New York Times bestselling author, award winning journalist. and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, Steven Kotler. Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and is author to ten best selling books. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications. Steven and his team have now taught their material to over half a million people all across the globe.
Topics
-How flow saved Steven’s life
-Flow is definable, universal, and fundamental
-Micro Flow vs. Macro Flow
-How to enter flow state on command
-5 Factors of intrinsic motivation
-Using flow to overcome anxiety
-How to get back into flow when people intentionally draw you out of it
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Throwback Episode!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I throw it back to one of my all-time favorite episodes with highly sought-after mental skills coach, Jim Afremow. Jim is the author of best selling books 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬, 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 and also The 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦.
For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes. Major sports represented include MLB, NBA, WNBA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NHL, NFL, and the UFC. In addition, he has mentally trained several U.S. and international Olympic competitors. He served as the staff mental coach for two international Olympic teams, the Greek Olympic softball team and India’s Olympic field hockey team. He served as a senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization.
Jim is a brilliant and talented individual who is passionate about helping others achieve peak performance and personal excellence, and reach their true potential.
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞
-“𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
-𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧’𝐬 “𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞” 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲
-𝟒 𝐂’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
-𝟑 𝐏’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭
-𝐄𝐠𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡
-𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝
-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐨.𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨.𝟏
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Best Selling Author, Executive Coach, and Motivational Keynote Speaker Laura Gassner Otting. Laura started her career working in the White House where she was an integral part in creating the AmeriCorps program under President Bill Clinton. Since then she’s traveled the world speaking to thousands of people on how to get unstuck, create alignment, demand what you deserve, and life a life full of happiness. Laura has also appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and the TedX stage.
Topics
-Why people get stuck
-Living someone else’s version of success
-Defining consonance
-Understanding the 4 C’s (Calling, Connection, Contribution, and Control)
-How can I help? vs. What needs to happen?
-Follow your passion vs. invest in your passion
-“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
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This week on the show i’m honored to chat with award winning author, meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and founder of the Open-Hearted Awareness Institute, Loch Kelly.
Loch’s teachings synthesize ancient wisdom practices, neuroscience, and contemporary psychology. Loch’s mission is dedicated to relieving suffering at its root and supporting people to live from basic goodness. With over 30 years of experience traveling the world and teaching seminars, Loch is full of wisdom and experience that can help benefit anybody who is open to it.
Topics
-Understanding and exploring mindfulness
-Deliberate mindfulness vs. effortless mindfulness
-How to become more aware
-Flow states and how to optimally enter them
-“Living on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally”
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This week on the MiFit Podcast i’m thrilled to interview Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992 he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion, Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.
Topics
-Definition of confidence
-Confidence vs. Competence
-Anxiety and lack of confidence
-Building your mental bank account
-Overcoming negative self talk
-Body language and confidence
-Being confident in the unknown
-3 ways to think, view, and overcome imperfections
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Robb Wolf. Robb is a former research biochemist as well as the New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He also founded the first and fourth ever CrossFit gym.
Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world with his books, seminars, and top tanked iTunes Podcast, The Healthy Rebellion Radio. For the past 20 years Robb has been an influential force in the health and wellness space and it was an absolute honor to chat and learn from him.
Topics
-The importance of having an ancestral frame of mind
-4 Pillars of living a long and healthy life
-Understanding where stress fits into longevity
-Understanding Paleo, Keto, and Intermitten fasting
-3 Biggest lessons learned while being in the health and wellness industry for 20+ years
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Peter Brown and Mark McDaniel on the science of learning and what types of strategies we can put into place for better retention and long-term development.
Peter C. Brown is a writer of several books and former management consultant . Mark M. McDaniel is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center of Integrative Research on Cognition, Learning, and Education at Washington University in St. Louis.
In 2014 both Peter, Mark, and Henry came together to write the best selling book Make it Stick which draws on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines to create concrete techniques for becoming better learners.
Ironically, many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive to students, teachers, trainers, and athletes. This conversation appeals to all those interested in the challenge of a lifelong learning and self-improvement.
Topics
-What it means to make something stick
-Understanding how our memory works
-Active retrieval
-Fluency vs. Mastery
-Mixing up your practice with interleaving, spacing, and variance
-The importance of mindset in learning new material
-How to get more out of your reading
-How teachers can create a more optimal learning experience for their students
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Throwback Episode!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I throw it back to one of my all-time favorite episodes with Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and author of 17 books, including his most recent, 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳, which also comes with The Personal Credo Journal: A Companion to Leading with Character. He also co-authored the national bestseller 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.
From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction is the strength of one’s character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built—through energy investment. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement, including Fortune 100 executives, FBI hostage rescue teams, and military special forces. Today’s show takes a deep dive into self development, aligning your inner and outer voices, and becoming the person you want to be.
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
-𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫?
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐗’𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
-“𝗪𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠”
-𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝
-𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨
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This week on the show i’m stoked to chat with Adam Lane Smith. Adam is a two-time #1 Amazon bestselling novelist and a retired licensed psychotherapist specialized in trauma and attachment with experience in both clinical and correctional mental health settings. Adam has written over 20 books and coached thousands of individuals though all things ranging from divorce to inmates facing the death penalty. His thoughts and ideas surrounding attachment are truly one of a kind and can shape the way you view yourself and the relationships around you.
Topics
-Defining attachment and how it shows up in youth, teens, and adults in relationships
-Understanding what determines attachment health
-Feeling useful and trusted through vulnerability
-The importance of emotional intimacy and how it looks in a relationship
-Fixing insecurities with self respect and investing in people rather than outcomes
-Understanding the differences in how men and women communicate
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Neuroscience Professor, Sleep Researcher, and Ted Speaker, Dr. Roxanne Prichard.Dr. Prichard has spent decades studying and researching everything under the sleep umbrella and she is on a mission to help spread the importance of one of the most forgotten, yet most powerful life skill, sleep.
Topics
-Updates of changing daylight savings time
-What is sleep and what’s happening to our brain while we are asleep?
-How much sleep do we need?
-Sleep, stress, and mental health
-Supplements, products, and aids that impact our sleep
-Sleep deprivation in children and college students
-3 Tips to get your best nights sleep
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This week on the show I bring back my coach, Kyle Ruth. Kyle has been coaching elite level CrossFit athletes for several years and has been an integral part of Training Think Tank’s growth. Kyle has also competed at national levels in Swimming as well as CrossFit at the 2021 CrossFit Games a team member of Training Think Tank.
Topics
-Lessons learned from the 2022 CrossFit Open
-What it means to define YOUR success
-Helping clients to celebrate their wins and reflect on their progress
-How to push your absolute limits in training
-Overcoming injuries in CrossFit
-Mindset shifts that need to happen in order to heal
-Differences between soreness, tweaks, and injury
-Kyle’s go-to pre-hab and rehab exercises to help decrease chance of injury
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This week on the show I interview the incredibly talented Michael Bungay Stanier (or MBS for short). Michael is the author to several books included best-seller The Coaching Habit which has sold over 1 million copies to date. Michael also founded a training and development company, Box of Crayons, that has taught coaching skills to hundreds to thousands of people around the world. He has also been featured on the TedX stage with a brilliant speech titled, “How to Tame Your Advice Monster.”
Topics
-“Be curious a little bit longer and rush to action and advice giving a little bit more slowly.”
-What goes wrong when we give advice?
-What is our advice monster and how do we tame it?
-7 Coaching questions to lead to empowerment, clarity, and action
-Understanding where you fit into the Drama Triangle
-The importance of silence in conversation
-Lessons learned from a former FBI Hostage Negotiator
-The three key components to start doing something that matters
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I was recently fortunate enough to be a guest on The Fitness Movement Podcast with Ben Wise where chatted about
-How my athletic experiences have shaped the athlete and person I am today
-Why you should be focusing on raising your minimums, not your maximums
-Ways to protect your time and stay focused on the task at hand
-Three components to increase the odds of you entering a flow state for optimal performance
-How to be aggressively curious and never stop learning
-Ways to anchor your life through patience and consistency
If you enjoy this conversation be sure to check out everything Ben is doing with Zoar Fitness. He runs an impressive fitness coaching company and gives out tons of free valuable resources.
For the video version head to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evPbTXRIKzM&t=2462s
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Dr. Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who has an amazing resume. She is board certified in family medicine, has a doctorate in Osteopathy, owns her own clinical practice, has written for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health, and has made a name for herself by taking an integrative muscle centric approach to health and wellness. Dr. Lyon is an extremely intelligent human being and a gift to the health and wellness space. In today’s episode we chatted about
-Working in Geriatrics
-Tips for a high quality life
-All things protein
-Strength training as you age
-The low-down on skinny fat
-Metabolism myths
-What might be going wrong if you can’t lose weight
Follow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and download her free guides and sign up for her newsletter
Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com
IG: @drgabriellelyon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q
This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m fortunate enough to interview Dr. John Demartini. Dr. Demartini is a professional speaker, an internationally published author, a globals educator, and business consultant whose clients range from Wall Street financiers, financial planners, and corporate executives to health-care professionals, actors, and sports personalities.
Dr. Demartini has studied over 30,000 books across all defined academic disciplines and has synthesized the wisdom of the ages which he shares online and in-person on stage to over 100 countries. Dr. Demartini is also the author of over 40 self-development books including #1 bestseller “The Breakthrough Experience” which has been translated into over 36 different languages. Dr. Demartini’s mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.
Topics
-Our lives don’t lie, where we spend our time, money, and devote our thoughts is our guide to determine what our living values are. The concept of a living hell is one in which you live in opposition to your values.”
-13 Questions to create your values
-Common values amongst high achievers
-What to do when your partner has different values than you
-What to do when your values don’t align with societal norms
-The difference between passions and values
-How a dog helped make $25 million dollars
-7 Daily Journal questions that help you live a fulfilling life
Pick up The Values Factor at: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Factor-Creating-Inspired-Fulfilling/dp/0425264742
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This week on the show I bring my mentor, Sam Smith. Sam is a remote fitness coach that specializes in taking athletes further than they’ve ever been before while using an individualized training approach. Sam is a wealth of knowledge and is somebody I continue to lean on for guidance in my own career. If you enjoy gaining wisdom, learning life lessons, and unlocking your potential, this episode is for you!
Topics
“It’s not your job to fix people, it’s your job to show them how to fix themselves.”
“Be inspired by people embodying patience and commitment to a vision, not their abs.”
“Don’t blame anyone for anything; own everything.”
“Don’t judge yourself on the outcome. Judge yourself on the preparedness.”
“Don’t focus on PR’s; they will take care of themselves.”
“Prescribing macros isn’t hard. Getting clients to understand why macros won’t solve their problems is hard.”
“Life rarely changes without an increase in responsibility.”
“You can’t expect an athlete to peak or give maximal effort unless they are maximally motivated.”
“The difference between mediocre and excellence lies in the small details. Compound interest applies in all areas of life.”
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This week on the show i’m stoked to sit down with Ted Speaker and three-time best selling author, Johann Hari. Johann is an incredibly intelligent individual who has been featured in places like The New York Times, The LA Times, the Guardian, HBO, as well as being named National Journalist of the Year, twice. Johann sets his sights on solving the mysterious of our world’s most prevalent issues and takes a deep dive into learning, teaching, and giving applicable ways to overcome them. If you find yourself struggling to pay attention, get work done, or even stay off of your phone, this episode is perfect for you.
Topics
-The ah-ha moment for writing Stolen Focus
-Learning how Johann’s previous research on depression and addiction play a role in staying focused
-Reflecting on Johann’s experiment in Provincetown
-The dangers of multi tasking
-Understanding flow states and how to get into them
-Biggest takeaway from interviewing over 200 experts under the umbrella of focus
-The rise of ADHD and how we are responding to it
-How quality sleep plays a major role in our ability to focus
-Strategies to enhance our ability to pay attention better
Purchase Johann’s book: https://stolenfocusbook.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m honored to chat with Jack Jablonski. Jack’s life changed forever after he was hit illegally during a high school hockey game at Benilde-St. Marget’s in 2011. The resulting injury left him quadriplegic. In a flash, Jack rose to local and national recognition. The ensuing outpour of support has been a key factor in helping Jack work towards his personal goal to someday skate again. Today, Jack continues down his road to recovery, believing that every day holds the potential for something amazing to happen. Jack is an incredible inspiration to everyone he comes into contact with and is also a living testament that it’s not about what life throws at you, rather, it’s how you respond.
Topics
-Growing up as a Minnesota hockey player
-Reflecting on the night of the injury
-Copying with life of paralysis
-The first big “win”
-“I understand my injury, I don’t accept it.”
-Setting small goals
-Transitioning out of Minnesota
-A message that Jack would like everyone to hear from HIM
If you’re interested in learning more about Jack’s road to recovery and would like to donate, check out his website at https://www.jablonskifoundation.org
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by top-level Sport Psychologist, Leadership Consultant, and best selling Author, Dr. Stan Beecham. Dr. Stan has worked with major league athletes, Olympic medal winners, and world-class business leaders on unveiling the key motivators and mental processes that drive people to victory. Dr. Stan also wrote Elite Minds: How Winners Think Differently to Create a Competitive Edge and Maximize Success which offers readers an implantable and maintainable way to bring conscious thinking to an unconscious process by aligning beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve their best.
Topics
-The mindset “Disclaimer”
-The Power in belief
-Best vs. Better
-The intention of Why
-The Truth About Winning
-Asking the right questions when you are “suffering”
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am live with Ben Patrick otherwise known as @kneesovertoesguy. Ben is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG) where his mission is to help people do what they love, without pain, and then become a world class athlete. Ben has trained over 1,000 athletes in 50 countries around the world and has worked with countless NBA players, NFL players, and Olympic Champions along the way. Ben’s training methods starting with training himself through debilitating knee pain as a high school basketball player and he has now re-shaped the way the fitness industry looks at training athletes.
Topics
-How Ben became the Knees Over Toes Guy
-Why backwards walking is the foundation to optimal knee health
-How Knees Over Toes impacts all of your joints, not just knees
-Top 3 exercises to improve your vertical
-Understanding the benefit of sled work
-Using KOT to achieve deeper ranges of motion
-Pain is an opportunity
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Today on the show I chat Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition, a personalized coaching service that helps develop the knowledge of how to use nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to maximize health, longevity, and human performance. Mike has always had a natural interest in learning how to cultivate health and performance and has spent several years studying cellular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and of course, nutrition. Mike’s career path has given him a unique perspective on how nutrition and others lifestyle changes can be used to maximize any goal you may have. Mike has also worked with over 40 CrossFit Games athletes as well as several other Professional and Olympics level athletes over the years.
Topics
-Where Mike’s love for nutrition coaching began
-What we do is beyond just nutrition coaching
-Asking the right questions when starting with a new client
-How to build and break nutrition habits
-Eating for performance
-Main differences and similarities between eating for performance, body composition, and health
-Why eating more can lead to better body composition
-How stress and sleep play a role in body composition
Learn more about M2 on Instagram at @m2performancenutrition or at their website at https://www.m2performancenutrition.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Kindra Hall. Kinda is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine. Her work and research is entirely focused on the power of story-telling and how utilizing stories, both professional and personally, can yield significant positive results. Kindra has also a brand new book coming out January 11th that can be purchased wherever books are sold.
Topics
-The importance of story telling
-How other people’s stores impact yours
-Advice for parents and coaches for creating a positive story for their children
-What comes first, the event, or the story?
-Understanding the four part storytelling process
-Improving the tone of the story we tell ourselves
Purchase Kindra’s new book and learn more about her at https://www.kindrahall.com and on Instagram @kindrahall
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I close down 2021 with a look back at the top 4 most downloaded episodes of the year. Featuring interviews from 4 of the most downloaded episodes of 2021, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into gaining mental toughness, creatng a winning environment, learning the best tactics in negotiation, the importance of character, re-thinking how to get your athletes more engaged, and much more.
Top 4 Downloaded Episodes of 2021
4 Building True Mental, Physical, and Emotional Toughness with Greg Everett Episode 117
3 Negotiation Mastery with Chris Voss Episode 129
2 Basketball Strong with NBA Performance Coach Mike G Episode 133
1 Coaching World Champions with Shane Orr Episode 114
Thank you all for your support during the entire year of 2021. I’m excited to continue to give you all great value in 2022!
This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m very fortunate to bring back my friend Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a Researcher, Ted Speaker, Author, innovator, and Entrepreneur in human performance, specifically the sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She is also a leading global expert on Female Physiology and Training.
In this conversation we covered everything you need to know about training and fueling during all stages of menopause. Dr. Sims did a fantastic job answering our listener questions and breaking down applicable ways women can kick ass through menopause and beyond. There is a ton of great information in this conversation not just for women, but anybody who works alongside women or coaches women in training and/or sport.
Topics
-What is menopause? What’s the background, science, and phases we need to know about?
-What are the common symptoms and theories behind what causes them?
-What does it mean when women become deficient in certain hormones?
-History of hormone replacement therapy
-Case studies of athletes creating positive change through menopause
-Listener Q & A
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition and Westside Barbell Certified Coach, Jordan Syatt. Jordan is an incredibly brilliant individual who has been featured on media publications such as CNN, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness Magazine, and T-Nation. Jordan also spent several years training entrepreneurial icon, Garry Vaynerchuk.
Beyond Jordan’s impressive credentials he’s a very down to earth and authentic person. Jordan aims at giving no B.S nutrition advice and also has a a great sense of humor to top it off.
Topics
-How to utilize the scale appropriately
-Lessons learned from the Big Mac Challenge
-Understanding there are no good foods or bad foods
-Fulfillment > Happiness
-Top 3 reasons you are struggling to lose weight
-How to view cardio for weight loss
Show references
Jordan’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG6OBrXTw4w
Jordan’s YouTube channel:
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back James Fitzgerald. James is an industry leading educator, founder of Opex, and has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. James has spent 25 plus years deep within the fitness industry as an Athlete, Coach, Mentor, and business owner, and he continues to re-shape and re-think the fitness space through constant learning and application of practical principles.
James is a critical thinker who enjoyed deep and meaningful conversations that can ultimately help evolve not only the fitness space but also as a human species.
Topics
-What is Opex?
-3 Qualities of a Professional Coach
-Using purpose, mastery, and autonomy to motivate people
-Why CrossFit isn’t individualized
-Understanding the difference between sport and health
-Do fitness because you can and do it for yourself
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Donald Robertson. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author of six books including How to Think like a Roman Emperor. Donald has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his works for twenty years and specializes in the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement. He is also one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization Modern Stoicism.
Topics
-Who was Marcus Aurelius
-How Stoicism can cure anger
-Understanding anxiety and how to overcome it
-Using voluntary hardship to tolerate pain
-The Dichotomy of control
-Stoicism vs. stoicism
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This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m joined by 2x CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Champion, Tasia Percevecz. Tasia has an impressive list of accomplishments in the sport of CrossFit and has recently stepped away from the sport to pursuit passions beyond fitness.
Tasia has been and always will be fan-favorite in the CrossFit space due to her kindness, authenticity, and willingness to serve others. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Tasia and picking up on the lessons she’s learned from stepping away from something that was a major focus point for several years.
Topics
-The introduction to CrossFit Mayhem Freedom
-Lessons learned from Rich Froning
-Deep dive into parting ways with competitive CrossFit
-Major factors that have helped Tasia’s mind, body, and spirit
-Creating an identity that isn’t centered around CrossFit
-Thoughts on high intensity training and the role of recovery for women
-The importance of rest
-Dealing with body image and eating disorders
-Mayhem Mission
Show References
Mayhem Mission at https://www.mayhemmission.org
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jasonleydon. Jason is the founder of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athlete which offers remote Coaching and programming. Jason has been in the CrossFit space for over a decade and has found extreme success as an athlete, a gym owner, and a remote coach. Jason’s leadership skills have also helped establish himself as one of the most prolific, consistent, sought after professional coaches in the space year after year.
If you are a Coach looking for applicable ways to up your game, this episode is for you!
Topics
-Defining what is a professional coach
-Three main qualities that make-up a professional Coach
-The importance of mentorship
-How to gain self-confidence as a Coach
-Understanding the difference between methods and principles
-The importance of keeping it simple
-Balancing the unique demands of Coaching elite level athletes and fitness enthusiasts
Show references
Jason’s new article on The Professional Coach: https://www.crossfit.com/pro-coach/jason-leydon-on-becoming-a-professional-coach
Jason’s gym IG: @crossfit_milford
Jason’s Podcast: The Conquer Athlete Podcast
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This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Alex Hutchinson. Alex is a sports science journalist, author of the book Endure- which explores the science of endurance and the real limits of human performance, and former competitive runner for the Canadian national team.
Alex has devoted his professional life to researching and finding out why some athletes quit while others can continue as well as decipher how much of human performance is dictated by the mind vs. the body. Alex’s elite level background as well as his experiences along side some of the best runners in the world have given him tremendous insight and knowledge in this area and I am so excited to share it with you all.
Topics
-Falling in love with endurance training
-Stumbling upon a PR that catapulted a new career
-Reflecting upon the Breaking2 marathon record
-Understanding the Central Governor
-Using RPE to overcome mental barriers
-The relationship we have with pain and how it differs from person to person
-The importance of your inner voice
-Seeing that thirst is often times a perceived limit
Show References:
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sweatscience?lang=en
Alex’s blog: https://alexhutchinson.net
Alex’s best selling book ENDURE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/endure-alex-hutchinson/1126647022
Breaking2 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Vhcxatsms
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with one of my favorite couples, @michaelcazayoux and @adeecazayoux on applicable ways we can create deeper relationships with our friends and also our parents. These two are a testament to what a great partnership looks like and they do a tremendous job outlining ways for people to improve the relationships in their lives that mean the most to them.
If you value the relationships in your life and you’re looking to deepen the quality of your conversations, this episode is for you!
Topics
-Harvard study of adult life
-Why are relationships so important
-The fundamentals of a deeper relationship
-How to create more depth in your conversations and why it’s important to do so
-Applicable conversation starters to provide more depth and quality
-Building trust and protecting the space
-Applicable tactics to evolve your relationship with your parents
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This week I am honored to chat with retired Marine Officer, Brian “Tosh” Chontosh. Brian has received several awards including the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Irag. Tosh has been a high achieving leader for a large part of his life and is now pursuing the ultra endurance arena where he challenges his comfort zone and continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?”
Tosh’s skillsets, knowledge, mental fortitude, kindness, and vulnerability are all very admirable traits that he displays to the maximum. If you are interested in improving your mindset from one of the most badass dudes on the planet, this episode is for you.
Topics
-Who is Tosh and how did he find himself in CrossFit?
-Reflecting back on working with some of the fittest athletes in the world
-How Tosh’s ideas on leadership has evolved from the Marines to now?
-How to view the idea of quitting a task
-Building your inner voice and staying focused on the task at hand
-“Excellence is delicious”
-“The Mind is to Body as 10 is to 1”
-“Hard Men do Hard Shit and without struggle there can be no progress.”
-Attempting to row 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean
Show references
The Hard Way video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgE4SZ89DQU
Crooked Butterfly: https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/who-we-are
Done to Shut up and Row: https://www.teamshutupandrow.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back my friend, Michael Tremblay. Michael is a PhD graduate in Philosophy, an incredible writer, co-founder of Stoa Meditation (an app that combines mindfulness practice and Stoic theory), as well as a competitive BJJ Black Belt.
Ever since being introduced to the Stoic philosophy in 2016 i’ve become very passionate about learning as much as I can and finding ways to apply it to my daily life. Michael is an incredible source of knowledge who has put in hundreds and hundreds of hours on ancient philosophy, specifically moral education of the Stoics, and does a fantastic job teaching people of all different walks of life. Michael, similar to me, is passionate about sport and has written several articles about the similarities the sport has to Stoicism.
Topics
-What is the Stoic Philosophy?
-Why have high performers taken into Stoic Philosophy more in the past 5 years?
-How chaos teaches the dichotomy of control
-Seeing obstacles as opportunities
-How difficulty teaches us how to gain freedom in our lives
-How to Stoics handle praise and ego?
-How do Stoics view stillness?
-Top 3 most impactful stoic quotes
References in the show
Michael’s papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Tremblay-2
Michael’s app: https://stoameditation.com
Michael’s website: https://www.tremblaymichael.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast my Dad and I have the pleasure in sitting down with Brandon Voss. Brandon is the Black Swan’s president and thought leader and his mission is to teach clients how to identify the three main types of negotiators and develop a methodology for dealing with them in the most successful way possible.
Brandon has been instrumental in adapting the FBI’s hostage negotiation techniques to the business world as well as serving as a guest lecturer at places such as the USC and Georgetown school of business. Brandon also helped co-write the best selling book “Never Split the Difference.”
Topics
-Three types of negotiators and how to work with them
-Defining “Deference” and how it’s used in communication
-Role playing an intense Gym situation
-How to deal with someone who is snarky or testy without cause
-Understanding labeling and mislabeling as a negotiation tactic
-How to get the attention of someone at a bar or social event
-How to get a hotel room upgrade
-The power of silence in a negotiation
-The difference in story telling when shifting from “I” to “You”
Follow the Black Swan Group on IG @blackswangroupltd and head over to their website for tons of free resources at https://www.blackswanltd.com/home
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jameshobart. I was fortunate enough to cross paths with James back in 2014 and since then we’ve competed against each other on the competition floor, shared coaching ideas off of the floor, and crushed a couple of podcasts along the way.
As most people already know, James Hobart is a high level CrossFit competitor competing at the highest level as an individual, team, and as a masters athlete. James has also worked on the CrossFit seminar staff for 10 years and has accumulated a couple hundred seminars under his belt. On top of all that, James has owned and operated CrossFit affiliates and now currently is the man behind the C.A.P (CrossFit Affiliate Programming). In my opinion, James is the pinnacle of the sport not only as a competitor but also as person, coach, and friend. James has a ton of knowledge and experience and it’s always a treat to learn from him.
Topics
-Reflecting on the CrossFit Games and competing as a Masters athlete
-How to view longevity in the sport of CrossFit
-The future of CrossFIt and opinions about Eric Roza
-The importance of doing hard things and getting comfortable being uncomfortable
-10 difficult coaching scenarios and how to overcome them
-Best piece of coaching advice
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Jared Enderton. Jared is a CrossFit Games athlete, former full-time Weightlifter at the Olympics Training Center, and a USA Nationals Silver Medalist in the Clean and Jerk. Jared is currently the head Weightlifting Coach under Invictus and also hosts weekend seminars around the country. If you are interested in improving your weightlifting, Jared is the perfect guy to learn from.
Topics
-Jared’s athletic endeavors and time spent at the Olympic Training Center
-Where should beginners start with the Snatch and Clean and Jerk?
-Favorite auxiliary movements to improve the Snatch
-How to improve end range positions
-The importance of slowing down in order to eventually speed up
-How to make weightlifting more consistent and enjoyable
Follow Jared on Instagram at @jaredenderton and get coached by him at https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/fitness/sp/the-invictus-weightlifting-program.html
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Mental Sports Performance Coach, Brian Cain. Brian is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and has worked with perennial professional athletes in the UFC, MLB, NFL, NBA, NFL, PGA, and Olympians. He also regularly works with Fortune 500 executives and companied including John Paul Mitchell Systems, Whirpool, Fuddruckers and Burton Snowboards, and is a sought after keynote speaker as well as bestselling author of several books about optimizing your mental game.
Brian’s client list includes 3 Major League Baseball Cy-Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy Winner, 6 UFC World Champions, World Series and Super Bowl Champions, Olympics Medalists, Team USA baseball, bowling, and over 1000 professional sports draft selections.
Topics
-10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery
-How to be more motivated
-4 Steps for effective goal setting
-Not over celebrating the wins and hanging your head on the losses
-Creating a healthy relationship with failure
-Prove others wrong or prove yourself right
Follow Brian on Instagram at @briancainpeak and learn more about his course at https://briancain.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NBA performance coach Mike G. Mike is one of the most sought after coaches in the industry and has worked with guys like Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and several more. Mike is a very passionate individual who loves what he does and takes an athlete-centric approach and values quality over quantity. If you are a Coach, Trainer, or a fan of strength and conditioning, this episode is for you!
Topics
-Unilateral vs. Bilateral vs. Barefoot Training
-Mobility for athletes
-What it means to be basketball strong
-How to create an environment for success
-RAMP warm-up protocol
-Advice for young coaches and youth athletes
Follow Mike on Instagram @mrdoitmoving
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with founder and owner of Training Think Tank, Max El-Hag. Max’s client roster includes top CrossFit competitors, business executives, sport athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts. He also currently coaches two perennial CrossFit Games athletes Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen. Max’s passion for sports, commitment to excellence and endless curiosity about all things related to the human experience are the inspiration for him and his TTT brand.
Max is a deep thinker, an incredible coach, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the most intelligent people i’ve interviewed on this show. Enjoy!
Topics
-Thoughts and intentions behind creating an on-site competitive group
-How Max Defines, Manages, and Models expectations with his athletes and staff
-How to raise of the game of some of the best CrossFitters in the world
-Individualized programming vs. group style
-2021 CrossFit Games reflections
Follow Max on Instagram @maxelhag and @trainingthinktank and follow along with the latest educational content at www.trainingthinktank.com
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In this throwback episode of The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO of The Ready State. Kelly is an icon in the sport of CrossFit and his mission is to give people the knowledge to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Starrett has worked with athletes and olympians in every sport you can possibly imagine. Most of you may recognize Kelly from his garage videos where he pioneered the idea of using bands, lacrosse balls, and basic home items to improve range of motion and help eliminate pain. Kelly is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to be able to share this platform with him.
Topics
-How we need to view pain
-What to do when you get injured?
-What movements are most important for the aging athlete?
-Mastering the basics before moving to complexity
-Biggest take away from COVID-19 season
You can find Kelly at the following links
IG @thereadystate
Facebook @thereadystate
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and author of 17 books, including his most recent, Leading with Character, which also comes with The Personal Credo Journal: A Companion to Leading with Character. He also co-authored the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement.
From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction is the strength of one’s character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built—through energy investment. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement, including Fortune 100 executives, FBI hostage rescue teams, and military special forces. Today’s show takes a deep dive into self development, aligning your inner and outer voices, and becoming the person you want to be.
Topics
-What does it mean to repurpose sport to build character?
-The X’s and O’s of character development
-“Who you become as a result of the chase is the most important thing”
-Identifying your hidden scorecard
-Creating intention and purpose to what you are doing
-The impact of the story we tell ourselves
-The impact of journaling and creating a personal credo
Follow Dr. Jim on Linked In and purchase his book on his website at https://www.jim-loehr.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with former FBI top hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Chris is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Chris currently teaches at the University of Southern California and also Georgetown University. Voss is also the co-author of the best selling book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it.
Chris is an incredibly talented individual who has years of experience at the highest level making pressure filled negotiations with some of the biggest threats around the world. He has now taken what he learned from the FBI and wants to share it with anybody who is interested in learning how to become a master of negotiation.
Topics
-Preparing for the FBI hostage team
-3 Components of communication
-Difference between sympathy and empathy
-Labeling emotions
-Tactical empathy
-No is better than yes
Follow Chris on Instagram at @thefbinegotiator and take his master class at https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=CV&utm_content=Instructor-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_BM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4auI9ni6e62r5-6ltM9MHB5EzNYY3lyiudeiutU1HxaSQf9sng-MKUQaAnaVEALw_wcB
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Molly Galbraith. Molly is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong, the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them-including industry-leading certification programs and personal coaching for women. The Strong Women Lift Each Other Up philosophy is woven through the fabric of Girls Gone Strong, as Molly leads a team of women from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, India, and Australia. Molly and her company is dedicated to serving their community of over 90+ countries around the world. Molly also speaks internationally and has been featured in publications like Time, People, Today, ABC, Women’s Health, and several more. Molly is making huge waves in the fitness space and taking people’s struggles head on by giving applicable ways to improve your self while also lifting up other women.
Topics
-Process of starting the #1 fitness education platform for women
-Most common struggles women are facing with exercise, body image, and comparison
-4 Principles of Lifting Women Up
-Overcoming the Comparison Trap
-How men can lift up women
Follow Molly on Instagram at @themollygalbraith and @thegirlsgonestrong and also purchase her brand new book “Lift Women Up” at your local book store or at her website https://www.mollygalbraith.com/home1
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Training Think Tank Coach, Brannen Dorman. Brannen is an incredibly intelligent and talented coach who works remotely with CrossFitters, Military Personnel, Triathletes, Weightlifters, and Field Sport Athletes. Brannen also programs the Masters path on the DSGN training program and has found a lot of success in doing so. Brannen is somebody who I look up to in the fitness industry and is someone that I believe has a great heartbeat on what’s needed to succeed in the sport of CrossFit.
Topics
-Thoughts on new season structure
-3 Core Values for coaching masters athletes and how to improve upon them
-Improving strength metrics as you age
-Finding your limiter
-Differences in male / female masters athletes
-Boosting recovery
-Balancing high intensity training and optimal recovery
-Going from class participant to competitive athlete
Follow Brannen on IG @brannendorman_ttt and head over to trainingthinktank.com to check out the DSGN.
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder os Active Life Rx and Active Life Professional. Dr. Sean has been working to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare since 2005. Over the past 15 years Dr. Sean has helped Olympic medalists, professional athletes, CrossFit Games champions, and thousands of every day people to get out of pain and perform at their best without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He’s helped doctors, gym owners, coaches, and trainers around the world to build their fulfilling careers serving their clients in the best way possible.
Dr. Sean has a burning passion for improving the fitness industry, turning coaches into professionals, and teaching the skills and tactics of sales.
Topics
-What does it mean to Turn Pro?
-Foundational principles of sales
-6 Questions to schedule a sales conversation
-Acknowledge, Agree, Repeat, Pivot. AARP!
-Dealing with money objections
-Quick tips and tricks for better sales
Follow Dr. Sean on Instagram at @drseanpastuch, @activeliferx, and @activelifeprofessional and purchase his brand new book Turn Pro.
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with highly sought-after mental skills coach, Jim Afremow. Jim is the author of best selling books The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive and also The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite.
For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes. Major sports represented include MLB, NBA, WNBA, PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NHL, NFL, and the UFC. In addition, he has mentally trained several U.S. and international Olympic competitors. He served as the staff mental coach for two international Olympic teams, the Greek Olympic softball team and India’s Olympic field hockey team. He served as a senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization.
Jim is a brilliant and talented individual who is passionate about helping others achieve peak performance and personal excellence, and reach their true potential.
Topics
-Being a Champion doesn’t require being an athlete
-“If you can spot greatness in others, then you have greatness inside of you.”
-Lessons learned from Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” documentary
-4 C’s of Mental Toughness
-3 P’s of Peak Performance
-Overcoming self-doubt
-Ego Oriented vs. Mastery Approach
-Peak Performance and a pile of sand
-Train like No.2 and compete like you’re No.1
Follow Jim on Instagram at @jimafremow and his website https://goldmedalmind.net
Also, purchase his book The Champion’s Mind at https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Mind-Great-Athletes-Thrive/dp/1623365627/ref=asc_df_1623365627/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312149988622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4519809878065764526&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=pla-333067440690&psc=1
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with world’s leading breathing experts, Patrick McKeown. Patrick is an International best-selling author of The Oxygen Advantage and creator and master instructor of the Oxygen Advantage®technique. Over the past two decades, Patrick has trained thousands of people around the world to safely challenge their bodies and produce positive changes through breathing re-education. He teaches a new way to breathe, combined with specific exercises designed to improve blood chemistry. The result is an increase of oxygen flow to all the body’s systems, meaning greater endurance, strength and power. McKeown has written 8 books centered around breath work and also has a Ted Talk titled Shut Your Mouth and Change Your Life. Today’s episode gathers a wide array of breath topics for beginners and the most advanced athletes. Enjoy!
Topics
-Challenges of popularizing breath work
-Science behind nose breathing
-Bolt score vs. Breathlessness score
-Affects of improper breathing as a child
-How to breath less to feel less stressed
-Breathing tips for pre, intra, and post workout
-How we can do a better job teaching our kids to breath optimally
Follow Patrick on Instagram at @buteykoclinic and purchase his books and/or courses at https://oxygenadvantage.com/store/
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This week on the MiFit Podcast we throw back to Episode 82 when I was joined by Julie Foucher. Julie was a 4x CrossFit Games competitor and never finished outside of the top 5. She also spent time on the seminar staff traveling all around the world teaching movement and the methodology of CrossFit. Since competing, Julie has worked her way towards being a family physician as well as build her brand Pursuing Health. Julie also finds time in her busy schedule to grow her own podcast called Pursuing Health Podcast where the interviews high level athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the field.
Julie was and continues to be a fan favorite from the way she carries herself in the spotlight and also in her career as a doctor. It was an incredible honor to have her on the show today and this episode is truly one of my favorite ones yet.
Topics
-Reflecting on the injury at 2015 regionals
-5 Pillars of health
-Nutrition: Quality vs. Quantity, Health vs. Performance
-Staggering obesity statistics
-Finding a practitioner that aligns with your values
-Functional Medicine
Follow Julie at the following links
IG @juliefoucher
Podcast: Pursuing Health Podcast
Website: https://pursuing-health.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Nutrition Coach and CrossFit Athlete, Frank Mastroianni. Frank is the owner of Active Works Nutrition where he works one-on-one with clients who are pursuing performance, body composition, and/or lifestyle goals. Frank’s has a passion for nutrition and helping people reach their nutrition goals and you can tell from a far distance that he truly loves what he does. If you’re looking for a no B.S conversation with dozens of applicable actions to take into your own life, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-Why nutrition needs to be individualized
-#1 Mistake most people are making when it comes to nutrition
-Why CrossFit isn’t the best exercise program for body composition
-How to add more food into your diet
-Eating for performance
-Eating for aesthetics
-Eating for lifestyle
Follow Frank on IG @coach.frankiemaz and learn more about his coaching services at https://www.activeworksnutrition.com
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Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author. He is also the founder of SEALFIT, an integrated functional fitness and mental toughness training program, and Unbeatable Mind, an intensive online training program for gaining mental clarity, increased focus, physical fitness, and increased awareness. Mark has a wide array of life experiences that have molded him into the teacher, author, and mentor that he is today. It seems that whatever idea Mark puts his mind towards, he is wildly successful and he has consistent systems that allow him to do so. If you are someone who is passionate about becoming more mentally tough, slowing life down, and learning from the best of the best, then this episode is for you!
Topics
-Show up every single day
-The power of meditation and breath work
-You are capable of more than you think
-Passion, Principles, and Purpose
-Big 4 of Mental Toughness
-What do all SEAL’s have in common?
Follow everything Mark’s up to on IG @realmarkdivine and on his website at https://unbeatablemind.com/about-mark-divine/
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Michael Crawley. Michael is an anthropologist, author, and elite runner clocking in at a 2:20 marathon. In 2019, Michael was awarded a PhD in anthropology by the University of Edinburgh, following ESRC funded research, living and training alongside runners in Ethiopia. For 15 months, Michael immersed himself within the Ethiopian culture in hopes to find out why some of the best runners in our world’s history come from a specific location. After learning dozens of running (and life) lessons, Michael set out to write a book titled Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic From Above the Clouds in Ethiopia. Today’s conversation was learn all about his time learning from the best of the best.
Topics
-Why Ethiopia?
-Transitioning into a new culture
-Running in groups vs. alone
-Belief in the process and in your training is crucial
-Being rationally optimistic
-Finding creativity in the mundane
-Having a race or event to work towards
-Tips for runners who want to go to the next level
Follow Michael on twitter @mphcrawley and purchase his book at https://www.amazon.com/Out-Thin-Air-Running-Ethiopia/dp/1472975324
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Brett Ledbetter. Brett is a Performance Consultant, Author, and Speaker. He works with some of the best coaches and teams in professional and college sports. He is the Co-founder of What Drives Winning which is a company that puts on conferences, keynotes, and seminars all over the United States. Brett has also done two Ted Talks and has recently released his new book titled, What Drives Winning Environments.
Being a major sports fan and son of a motivational speaker, the ideas of character development, team dynamics, and behavior management are something that have always been fascinating to me. In my opinion, Brett is leading the way on these subjects and he has impressive client-base to back that up.
Topics
-Character, Process, Results
-What is character development?
-Define, among, and model expectations
-Coaching and motivating athletes with different goals
-Coaching the un-coachable
-How to use praise as a coach
-Finding perspective as a coach and as an athlete
Follow Brett on Twitter and YouTube @whatdriveswinning and purchase his books and workshops at https://whatdriveswinning.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I connected with Noah Ohlsen, seven times CrossFit Games veteran. Noah is one of the best CrossFit athletes of all-time and has displayed several years of consistency. But he’s still hungry for one more thing and that is to stand on top of the podium at the CrossFit Games. Noah has a lot of admirable qualities, but what I admire most about him is his authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability on and off the competition floor. Noah has worked hard on becoming the person he is today as he pursues the goal of CrossFit's fittest man on the earth.
Topics
-Reflection of the CrossFit Quarterfinals
-The Happy but Hungry inception
-His new and improved training environment
-Becoming more vulnerable
-The role of social media
-Closing the gap from 2nd to 1st place at the CrossFit Games
-Working with a mental sports performance coach
-Creating an efficient schedule
Follow Noah on IG @nohlsen and his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/nohlsen21
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Greg Everett. Greg is the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of the USA Weightlifting National champion team, and author to Olympic Weightlifting: A complete guide for Athletes and Coaches and also Tough: Building True Mental, Physical, & Emotional Toughness For Success & Fulfillment. Greg has coached over 30 national level lifters including national medalists, national champions, and national record holders. Greg also founded the 4th ever CrossFit gym back in 2005.
Greg recently released Tough and it has quickly made major waves in the fitness industry. Greg is an incredibly intelligent individual who has decades of experience to back it up. If you are interested in psychology, mindset, and improving your mental game, this episode and his book is for you!
Topics
-Why toughness and why now?
-Defining Mental Toughness
-4 C’s of Mental Toughness
(Character, Capability, Capacity, and Commitment)
-Action steps to become more mentally tough
Follow Greg on IG @becomingtough and @catalystathletics
Purchase his book at https://becomingtough.com
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview former NBA basketball player and Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, Walter Bond. Walter has an incredibly powerful story that started when he was a top basketball recruit coming out of high school, getting a full ride scholarship at the University of Minnesota, then becoming the first ever free agent un-drafted rookie to start in the NBA, and is now one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the world. Walter has delivered his entertaining and dynamic message to companies and associations throughout the Unites States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. Some Walter’s clients include companies like Accenture, Blue Cross, Allianz, GNC, Medtronic, Red Robin, and Jersey Mike’s. Bond is also author to best selling book Swim! How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring & Next Level Success.
Topics
-Walter’s upbringing
-Lesson’s learned through Division 1 and professional basketball
-3 Keys to peak performers
-Shark mindest
Follow Walter at
https://walterbond.com
and purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=walter+bond+swim&gclid=CjwKCAjw07qDBhBxEiwA6pPbHqAEAQlAOT71ae8zpmRIHg58Xotx4s7NHxZ9GjUigUQMjq5G9Z1UrRoCZ8oQAvD_BwE&hvadid=384375602843&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019498&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=17235967447313129827&hvtargid=kwd-825516343171&hydadcr=12973_9734042&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_4i5jig1tyd_b
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jonathan Fader. Dr. Fader is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist. He is best known for working with professional athletes in the MLB and NFL, including the New York Mets and New York Giants. Dr. Fader regularly works with athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, businesses, schools, physicians, and with first responder group such as The New York City Fire Department. He speaks to groups on mindfulness, motivation and Motivational Interviewing, improving performance, stress reduction, communication, and team building. Dr. Fader is also co-author of Coaching Athletes to be their Best as well as his debut book Life as Sport.
Topics
-How did Life as Sport come about?
-How is sport psychology different from clinical psychology?
-Mental Conditioning and Mental Flexibility
-Creating Macro & Micro Routines
-Overcoming anxiety
-A.P.E
-Motivation and finding what’s important to you
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with the winningest coach in CrossFit, Shane Orr. Shane has coached Mat Fraser and his wife, Tia Toomey for a combined 9 CrossFit Games world Championships. Being a coach myself, I was eager to learn everything I could about how he has trained the best athletes in the world and what makes up a winning environment.
Topics
-Olympic bobsledding
-Coaching Styles
-Creating a winning environment
-Defining, managing, and modeling expectations
-Enjoying the moment
-Biggest lesson learned in the past year
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with William B. Irvine. William practices stoicism and is a professor of philosophy at Wright State University. He is a Stoic author of seven books, including The Stoic Challenge and A Guide to the Good Life. William has also written for the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Salon, Time, and BBC.
As many people know, I have a passion for all things stoicism and after reading William’s book, I was eager to get him on the show to take a deeper dive. To me, Stoicism is a philosophy of life that can have a drastic impact on your life and in William’s words can be “practiced in a three day weekend.”
Topics
-How William got started on his stoic path
-What does it mean to live a good life?
-3 stoic practices to living a stoic life when faced with adversity
-How better view setbacks
-The Stoic Challenge
-What it means to be calm and resilient
-How do stoics view failure?
-Favorite stoic quotes
Buy Williams latest book at https://www.williambirvine.com/books
Follow his website at https://www.williambirvine.com/
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy is a leader in research on differences between men and women in training. She has spent the last decade focusing on how to improve women’s experiences, life, and the correct approach to training, recovery and fueling your body for optional performance. Dr. Sims has an incredible resume including writing the best selling book, ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology, a Ted Speaker, and a world-class scientist in pursuit to demystifying the misconceptions of the female body.
My goal of this interview was to learn, teach, and inspire other coaches in the fitness industry (men and women) to start educating on themselves on the major differences in training both sexes. Admittedly, there are a lot of nuances that I wasn’t familiar with but I am confident that having some of these tips in my coaching toolbox will make me a more rounded coach, life partner, and friend. So, whether you are a female, or coach a female, or are in a relationship with a female, there are tons of great takeaways for you.
Topics
-Why are woman not getting studied as much as men
-At what age do coaches and parents need to start having conversations with their daughters about their cycles and training
-How does tracking your cycle play a pivotal role in athletics?
-How can females plan ahead if they know their period lands on competition day?
-Honest thoughts on birth control
-Impacts of high intensity training on men vs woman
-How keto and intermittent fasting are not optimal diets for woman
-Post workout differences between men and woman
Follow Stacy at
IG @drstacysims
Website https://www.drstacysims.com/about-stacy
And purchase her book at https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-Fitness-Physiology-Optimum-Performance/dp/1623366860
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with New York Yankees hitting coach, Rachel Balkovec. Rachel has been in professional baseball coaching for 8 years and was the first female to be a full time strength and conditioning coach when she worked for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros. Early in her career Rachel had to overcome extreme adversity and discrimination when she was applying for coaching jobs in baseball and even went as far as chaining her name on her resume to prove a point to the teams in the MLB. Rachel works extremely hard on her craft, she’s constantly trying to see the bigger picture in life, and she’s never too good for a job or task that is given to her. In many ways, Rachel has carved a path for woman who want to pursue coaching at the professional sports level and it was an absolute honor to have her on my show.
Topics
-Rachel’s story changing her name on her resume
-Finding your identity outside of your career
-What it means to be an extreme personal responsibilitist
-How to stand out in a crowded industry
-Using love and accountability to get the most out of your athletes
-#NotDoneYet
-Biggest struggle people are having in their career
Follow Rachel on IG at @rachel.balkovec or check out her website at https://www.rachelbalkovec.com
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a BS in Logopaedics, specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980’s Dr. Caroline has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input.
Dr. Caroline is also a best selling author of several books and his very excited about her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking which comes out today! Dr. Leaf’s mission is to make mental health care more affordable, applicable, and accessible worldwide, and to reduce the stigma around mental health.
Topics
-Where does the passion and motivation come from for Dr. Caroline?
-The impact COVID-19 has had on mental health
-What is Neuroplasticity?
-The lasting affects on identifying someone as depressed or anxious
-The Mind-Body-Brain connection
-5 Steps of the Neurocycle
Purchase Dr. Caroline’s brand new book: https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-Your-Mental-Mess-Scientifically/dp/0801093457
Also follow her on
IG @drcarolineleaf
Website https://drleaf.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DrCarolineLeaf
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhANyrKpv8
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-with-dr-caroline-leaf/id1334767397
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back friend, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a former 6x CrossFit Games athlete and has now shifted his focus to building his business, Revival Strength, and spreading the word about Functional Body Building. Marcus has spent several years in the gym training for a variety of different events whether it be college soccer, the CrossFit Games, the Grid league, and now with functional body building. What I admire most about Marcus is his thoughtfulness towards all things health and fitness related. He takes time to slow things down, reflect on them, and give accurate answers that are applicable for people of all fitness levels. Today’s conversation was one of my favorites and I guarantee you will love it as well!
Topics
-Take aways from COVID-19 and being shut down
-Understanding what it means to train like an athlete
-Body Composition Training- where are people going wrong?
-Where does conditioning play a role in body composition training?
-How to prescribe and perform Aerobic Body Building sessions
Follow Marcus at
IG @marcusfilly
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/marcusfilly
Website https://revival-strength.com
Podcast https://revival-strength.com/podcast/
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-How Jon turned into “The Positive Guy”
-Common characteristics of the best coaches
-Talk to yourself vs. listen to yourself
-Feeding the positive dog
-Energy Vampires
-Advice to the senior in high school who’s life has been flipped upside down due to COVID-19
Follow Jon at
IG @jongordon11
Website: https://www.jongordon.com
New Book The Garden: https://www.jongordon.com/books/garden/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JonGordonSelects
This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with EC Synkowski, owner of OptimizeMe Nutrition and founder of the 800g challenge. EC’s mission is to provide solutions for anyone to improve their weight, health, and overall wellbeing through sustainable diet methods. EC has incredible resume including a BS in biochemical engineering, a first MS in environmental sciences, and a second MS in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. EC is also a Level 4 CrossFit Trainer and worked on the seminar staff from 2011-2017. Synkowski has also accumulated over 600 hours public speaking including being on the Tedx stage in Bolder, Colorado. What I admire most about EC is her ability to break down a complex subject like nutrition into digestible bites for her audience and clients. This chat today is an insightful conversation for all fitness levels to improve their nutritional habits.
Topics
-The fundamentals of a healthy diet
-Quality vs. Quantity
-The 800g challenge
-Creating buy-in and autonomy for clients
-What most people are wasting their time on when it comes to nutrition
-Role of sleep and hydration for body composition
-Better understanding food labels
-#1 frustration with the American diet
-Over rated vs. under rated
Follow EC at
IG @optimizemenutrition
Website: https://optimizemenutrition.com/about/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-consistency-project/id1515808276
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erdk0na5yMI
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back friend and mentor, Sam Smith. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Arizona for vacation and had some time to workout at Opex Hq and hangout with Sam. In today’s episode Sam and I took a deeper dive how weightlifting is expressed in the sport of CrossFit and how we as coaches can help our athletes progress weightlifting in such a chaotic sport. If you enjoy learning about the nuances of programming then this episode is for you.
Topics
-Difference between Weightlifting and CrossFit as a sport
-Pre-requisites of building your snatch and clean and jerk
-How strong do you need to be?
-Using structural balance to determine an athletes needs
-Progressing an athlete from a non-fatigued state to fatigued state
-Barbell cycling in the sport of CrossFit
To read more of Sam’s content check out these links
IG @coachsamsmith
Blog: https://www.thebigdawgs.com/blog
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This week on the show I chat with Human Performance Specialist PJ Nestler. PJ has trained dozens of athletes from the UFC, NFL, NHL, and MLB and he has become a leader in combat sports performance training having worked with over 100 professional fighters. He is currently the Director of Sports Performance for XPT Life where his role entails researching and developing educational curriculums around XPT’s Breathe-Move-Recover pillars and teaching certification programs for coaches and trainers. What I admire most about PJ is his holistic outlook towards training clients. PJ does a phenomenal job looking at the athlete/client through a lifestyle lens and helps to guide them towards living a healthy and active life.
Topics
-Understanding the XPT lifestyle
-Being a curious coach
-5 Pillars of health and wellness
-The importance of connection
-Breath Work
-Down regulating post workout
Follow PJ
IG @coachpjnestler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/coconutpete24
Website: https://www.xptlife.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NFL speed coach, Les Spellman. Les has quickly emerged as one of America’s elite speed performance coaches training NFL, USA Rugby, Olympians, NCAA athletes, plus emerging high school and youth leveled athletes in a variety of sports. Les has an incredible story dating back to when he was 17 years old and the doctor told him he probably won’t ever run again after a tragic accident. Since then, Les has worked tirelessly improving his craft to become the most sought after speed coach in the country. Spellman’s company takes a deep dive into technology to provide data solutions for teams, athletes, and coaches who are looking to individualize their sprint performance. Les has a unique way of bringing science into training and I think he is way ahead of the game for speed development. If you are a coach, athlete, or even a fitness enthusiast who likes to learn about improving speed, then this episode is for you!
Topics
-Les’ comeback story
-Adopting a go-getter mentality for trainers
-Common mistakes when training speed
-Acceleration vs. Deceleration training
-Sled work
-Posture and activation
-Advice for training youth athletes
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Sian Beilock. Sian has an incredible resume that includes President of Barnard College, Award winning Cognitive Scientist, PhD in both kinesiology and psychology, Ted Speaker, and author of two books, “How the Body Knows Its Mind” and “Choked.” I first heard Sian’s name when I was introduced to her book in the Training Think Tank book club community. I was quickly impressed by her writing and research and I had to learn more. Dr. Beilock has made incredible impressions on every platforms she’s been on and it was an honor to chat with her about her two books. If
Topics
-How athletes can leverage their bodies to impact their minds during pre-game
-The role of body language and facial expressions
-Visualization tactics
-Why acting is more effective for long-term learning
-Why do we choke?
-Tactical ways to avoid choking in big moments
-Stereotyping and its role in performance
-Favorite take aways from both books
Follow Sian and learn more at
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrB9JBEk1ds&t=9s
Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sian+beilock+books&ref=nb_sb_noss
Website: https://sianbeilock.com
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We are starting 2021 with a bang!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring friend and mentor, Michael Cazayoux back to the show. Michael is an incredible human being who has overcame drug addiction, won the CrossFit Games on a team, and is now President of Working Against Gravity (an online nutrition company) and as well an avid entrepreneur and podcaster. In my opinion, Michael is a renaissance man who has a ton of knowledge, experience, and discipline. Since being introduced to Michael’s content a handful of years ago, I’ve always enjoyed learning from him and being a small part of his success story. If you are interested in self development, finding your passion, and having an amazing 2021 then this episode is for you!
Topics
-The real truths about being a father
-Seeking passion, hobbies, and purpose in life (case study)
-End of year review
-Creating habits that will stick in 2021
-Soul Searching Adventures- Epic outdoor trips for men
Follow Michael at
IG @michaelcazayoux
Podcast: The WAG Podcast and The Michael Caz Podcast
Website: www.workingagainstgravity.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I count down our top 5 most downloaded shows of 2020. After recording over 100 shows I often times get asked, “What episode should I start with?” And if you don’t have time to start at episode one and binge listen, then I think starting with the top 5 shows of 2020 will be a great place to start.
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Ep.67 The Art of Program Design with Kyle Ruth
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Ep. 92 Muscle is the Organ of Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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Ep. 51 Building Muscle with Dave Lipson
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Ep. 55 Fall in Love with the Process with Christmas Abbott
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Ep. 73 How Breath Control Can Change Your Life with Brian Mackenzie
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This week the MiFit Podcast hits a major milestone of 100 episodes. And to celebrate, I am joined by world renowned physical therapist, Dr. Aaron Horschig from Squat University. Dr. Aaron is also a strength and conditioning coach, a public speaker, and an author. During his tenure Dr. Aaron has worked closely with professional football and baseball players, as well as olympic weightlifters, and high level CrossFit athletes. Dr. Horschig also operates what I believe to be the best educational Instagram page for trainers with over 1 million followers.
In today’s conversation Dr. Aaron answered all of your submitted questions about technique, core training, mobility, improving your squat, proper warm-ups, and so much more. This episode was a perfect way to celebrate 100 episodes and I know you will love it.
If you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. Thank you all for the support over the past 100 episodes. Cheers to 100 more!
Follow Aaron at
IG @squat_university
Website: https://squatuniversity.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPYQTT20IgzVw92LDvtClw
This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Dr. Allison Brager. Dr. Brager is a subject matter expert in behavioral genetics, sleep, and biological rhythms research. She is passionate about discovering new factors that promote resiliency in extreme environments, particularly for military personnel. She also serves on the NCAA task force for mental health and sleep, contributing to the first edition of the NCAA student-athlete mental health handbook. She is author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, which debunks the much of the “dumb jock” and serves as a performance manual for functional athletes. If you are having a hard time sleeping or are interesting in learning the benefits of a great nights rest, this podcast is for you!
Topics
-Serving on the front lines of COVID-19
-Why sleep is SO important
-Sleep affects on performance in the gym
-Naps. What’s the lowdown?
-Hormone affects of sleep deprivation
-Drugs and sleep aids
Follow Allison at the following
IG @docjockzzz
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Unraveling-Athletic-Allison-Brager/dp/149086444X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=meathead+book&qid=1606932264&sr=8-3
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Matt Fitzgerald. Matt is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist and author. HIs many books include “The Endurance Diet”, “80/20 Running”, and “How Bad do you Want It? Matt writing also appears regularly in magazines and on websites such as Women’s Running and Competitor.com. His online training plans have helped thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals. Certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Matt has consulted for numerous sports nutrition companies and he is the creator of the Diet Quality Score smartphone app. A lifelong athlete, he speaks frequently at events throughout the United States and internationally.
In this conversation Matt and I discussed
-The process and challenges of being an author
-Difference between mental toughness and mental fitness
-What is perceived exertion and how can we improve upon it?
-The role of body language in athletics
-Daily attitude reflects your training performance
-Passion knows no age
-Improving endurance as you age
Follow Matt and purchase his brand new book at
Website: https://mattfitzgerald.org
IG: @fitzgerald.matt
Twitter: @mattfitwriter
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This week on the show I interview Coach Sam Smith. Sam is a former professional golfer who is now a Head Coach and Research & Development Assistant at Big Dawgs, an online coaching business. Since getting into the coaching space, Sam has had extreme success in coaching some of CrossFit’s best athletes and has turned himself into one of the most sought out coaches in the industry. In today’s chat we take a deeper dive into some of Sam’s favorite quotes that have shaped who he is a person and also a remote coach. This episode is great for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and is definitely one of my favorite ones yet!
Topics
-A growth mindset for COVID-19 and gym shut downs
-“Your physical peak is not your peak of life.”
-“We have the right to our labor but not to the fruits of our labor.”
-“Focus on raising minimums, not maximums.”
-Why “learning to suffer” is not the best term
-The proper way to view skill development for CrossFit
Follow Sam at
IG @coachsamsmith
Website https://www.thebigdawgs.com/coaches/sam-smith
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Stu Brauer founder of WTF Gym Talk. Stu has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has worked his way intro owning Urban Movement, doing gym consulting, and creating both educational and entertaining content for micro gym owners. In many ways, Stu is pioneering the micro-gym fitness industry and is constantly staying ahead of the curve during unprecedented times that we are in. Stu has a no B.S mentality in his approach to thriving in the fitness industry. If you are a gym owner, coach, personal trainer, salesman, or fitness enthusiasts who loves to learn and be entertained, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-Biggest differences and similarities in micro-gyms around the world
-Mistakes gym owners are making
-How to be unapologetic
-Social media & marketing
-Retention
-How to build a bullet proof staff
Follow Stu at
Instagram @wtfymtalk
Website: https://www.wtfgymtalk.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7ShvnV0WC4OmmWtCa5s_w
This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Julian Treasure. Julian is a sound and communication expert whose mission is to help people and organizations listen better and create healthier and more effective sound, include speaking. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian has also been featured on Ted Talks 5 times and has accumulated more than 100 million views including his most popular talk How to Speak so that People Want to Listen which is a top 10 all-time watched Ted Talk.
With our world being very busy, noisy, and chaotic, I was thrilled to get a chance to talk to Julian about how we can slow down, listen better, and talk in ways that make people turn their head and give their full attention
Topics
-The Ted experience
-Hearing vs. Listening
-How body language plays a role in communication
-The 7 deadly sins of communication
-How to command a room
-Eliminate filler words
Follow Julian at
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIho2S0ZahI
Website: https://www.juliantreasure.com/about#Our-Story
IG: @juliantreasure
Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=julian+treasure+books&crid=1R4WOSDJ3WP2H&sprefix=julian+treasure%2Caps%2C179&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_15
After recording almost 100 shows I often get asked, “What’s your favorite episode you’ve recorded so far?” Similar to a parent, it’s too difficult to pick your favorite. However, one of my favorite people that i’ve had the privilege to interview twice is Justin Sua. Justin is a sports mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to working with the Rays Justin spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Boston Red Sox. Being a guy that loves everything that has to do with mindset, I was quickly attracted to Justin and his teachings. Since interviewing Justin on The MiFit Podcast i’ve followed his content every morning and my life wouldn’t be the same without it. So today we are throwing it back to episode 41 and hearing from the legend, Justin Sua.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview sport scientist Max Schmarzo. Max is the owner is Strong by Science and co-owner of Upper Echelon Nutrition. Max has also written two books titled “Applied Principles of Power Development” and “Isometrics for Performance.” If you love learning about the science, research, and improving your athletic performance, then this show is for you!
Topics
-Taking a science based approach to training
-Minimal vs. maximal effective dose
-How to increase your vertical
-Trap bar
-Isometric training
Follow Max
Website: https://strongbyscience.net/author/schmarzo/
IG: @strong_by_science
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecr6va6AvFqeMX3JueY9lg
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Dr. Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who has an amazing resume. She is board certified in family medicine, has a doctorate in Osteopathy, owns her own clinical practice, has written for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health, and has made a name for herself by taking an integrative muscle centric approach to health and wellness. Dr. Lyon is an extremely intelligent human being and a gift to the health and wellness space. In today’s episode we chatted about
-Working in Geriatrics
-Tips for a high quality life
-All things protein
-Strength training as you age
-The low-down on skinny fat
-Metabolism myths
-What might be going wrong if you can’t lose weight
Follow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and download her free guides and sign up for her newsletter
Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com
IG: @drgabriellelyon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q
This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Mike McElroy. Mike is an OG in the CrossFit space and after a great conversation a year ago, I wanted to have him back on the show. Mike specializes in individualized fitness and performance coaching and is also the owner of Iron Sharp Fitness. If you love learning about training, tips on being a better coach, and finding new ways to mix up your workouts, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-How to build confidence in your athletes
-Finding things your athletes enjoy doing
-Training for fat loss vs. weight loss
-Misconception of mobility training
Follow Mike on the following social media outlets
IG @coachmikemcelroy and @iron_sharp_coaching
Website https://www.ironsharpfitness.com
This week on the MiFit Podcast I author, speaker, and professor, Massimo Pigliucci. Massimo has earned a doctorate in genetics, a PhD in biology, a second PhD in philosophy, and has written over a dozen books. Massimo also has also spoke at a Tedx event that has close to 1 million views on YouTube. In this episode we went into depth about one of my favorite topics, stoicism. Ever since I was gifted the book “The Daily Stoic” a few years ago, I’ve been extremely interested in learning more and improving my mental game and quality of life and I owe a lot of that to what i’ve learned in researching stoicism. In today’s conversation Massimo does a great job teaching and explaining stoic philosophy at a surface level for those of you who are unfamiliar with the concept. If you are looking to expand your mental game and improve life in AND outside of the gym, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-Stoicism 101
-What is “the life worth living?"
-How to use stoic philosophy to make decisions
-Understanding the dichotomy of control
-How stoics view death
-How we can better view criticism, feedback, and conflict
-Resources to start (or continue) your stoic practice
You can follow Massimo and purchase his new book at the follow links
New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Happy-Life-Lessons/dp/1541646932/ref=asc_df_1541646932/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459440614792&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6292441580703964461&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=pla-921969566387&psc=1
Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhn1Fe8cT0Q
Website: https://massimopigliucci.com
This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with founder of The Foot Collective, Nick St. Louis. Nick is a PT on a mission to collectively solve the health crisis by inspiring and empowering the individual to take back control of their bodies.
In today’s show I wanted to squeeze as much information as I could out of Nick and broaden my understanding about the foot. Dr. Nick is a passionate individual who love to share and teach everything you need to know about fixing your feet.
Topics
-The evolution of footwear
-How to better protect your feet
-Common myths and misconceptions
-Footwear
-Bunions
-Plantar Fasciitis
-The everlasting effects of being barefoot
Follow Nick and The Foot Collective
IG @thefootcollective
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkxoCGognJL2gCjSMRDz38Q
Website https://www.thefootcollective.com
This week I welcome Kyle Spears back to the show. Kyle has been on the show a few times and it’s always a pleasure to catch up and see what has been on his mind as of late. In today’s episode we had a casual conversation about goal setting and some of the misconceptions that come along with that idea. Kyle does a fantastic job taking a holistic and lifestyle approach to his online coaching and has a great depth of knowledge for what works and doesn’t work when it comes to setting goals. If you feel stuck in your training or never seem to break through your goals, this episode is for you.
Topics
-Impact COVID-19 has had on individualized coaching
-A healthier lens to view goal setting
-Control what YOU can control
-Habit stacking
-Becoming the person that embodies the goal you are pursuing
Follow Kyle and Blacklisted HQ
IG @kylespears90 and @blacklisted.hq
Website https://www.blacklistedhq.com
If you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review on iTunes!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Love Coach, Annie Lalla. Annie has a deep passion for helping singles and couples fall in love and have the best relationship of their life. I first came across Annie’s name when listening to my friends Michael and Adee Cazayoux. After hearing their praises and also listening to Annie on The Brute Strength Podcast, I was eager to learn more from her. I always find joy talking with people who are extremely passionate about their work and you can tell in the first few moments of listening to Annie that she is living her purpose in this life. Whether you are single and looking for love, or have been married for 25 years, there is something in this episode for you and I know you’re going to love it!
Topics
-What does it mean to be a cartographer of love?
-How to find a romantic relationship when you’re single
-What are the most important relationship non-negotiables?
-How to get your partner to live a healthy lifestyle
-Best tips on resolving conflict with your partner
Follow Annie at:
IG @lallabird
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/annielalla
Website https://annielalla.com
If you enjoyed this conversation please be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a 5 star rating and review.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview one of CrossFit’s all-time greats, Chris Spealler. Chris was a 7 time CrossFit Games individual competitor, an affiliate owner, and a trainer for CrossFit headquarters. Since getting into the sport in 2007 Chris has been a major icon for the sport as an athlete and now as a coach and affiliate owner. Spealler has dedicated his life to pursuing fitness, helping others achieve their goals, and continue to be an outstanding role model for the CrossFit space. It was great to catch up with Chris and hear about how his life has changed since retiring from competitive CrossFit and transitioning into other passions in his life.
Topics
-Being a part of the first ever CrossFit commercial
-How has life changed since not being in the sport?
-Taking your fitness outside of the gym
-Tips on gaining strength as a smaller athlete
-Best mindset for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy doing CrossFit
Follow Chris at
IG: @cspealler
Website: www.spealprogramming.com
Gym: Park City Fit
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Have a great Tuesday!
This week on the show I am joined by James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he’s made a big impact in the fitness world as the founder of Opex Fitness. Aside from being an incredible athlete, James is on a mission to coach coaches via The Opex Certificate Program (CCP), help grow Opex gyms around the world, and create major waves in the fitness industry. During James’ 20 years of training clients and athletes, he has created programming principles, theories, and progressions that have been tested and proven year after year. If you want to hear from a guy who’s making major waves in the fitness industry, this episode is for you.
Topics
-The evolution of fitness
-Training for longevity
-Creating client autonomy
-Why fitness can’t be a quick fix
-Body Building & resistance training
-Training the sport vs. health
You can follow James at:
IG @jfitzopex
Website Opexfit.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgDGih2kSp0A6W_0cVYuaQ
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Austin Malleolo for part 2 of the series “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Fitness.” Last week we went through lessons 1-5 and if you haven’t listened to that, be sure to hear that episode before jumping in today’s 6-10 lessons learned. Austin’s 10 lessons are applicable for anyone whether you are a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, gym owner, or entrepreneur looking to gain an advantage.
Follow Austin
IG @amalleolo
Website http://thehamplan.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amalleolo
Podcast: The Soapbox Podcast
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I am joined by 7 times CrossFit Games athlete, 11 year affiliate owner, and 10 year CrossFit seminar staff member, Austin Malleolo. For the past 10 years Austin has dedicated his life to being the best coach, athlete, and business owner he can be and he’s done an incredible job. During Austin’s 10+ years in the fitness industry he’s learned a lot of things and that’s exactly what we dove into today. My hope is that you are able to be more efficient with your time and decision making with the help of Austin’s tips and lessons over the past decade. If you are a gym owner, coach, or a competitive athlete, there is sure to be something in here that you need to hear.
Follow Austin:
IG @amalleolo
Website http://thehamplan.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amalleolo
Podcast: The Soapbox Podcast
This week on the MiFit Podcast I am joined by Julie Foucher. Julie was a 4x CrossFit Games competitor and never finished outside of the top 5. She also spent time on the seminar staff traveling all around the world teaching movement and the methodology of CrossFit. Since competing, Julie has worked her way towards being a family physician as well as build her brand Pursuing Health. Julie also finds time in her busy schedule to grow her own podcast called Pursuing Health Podcast where the interviews high level athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the field.
Julie was and continues to be a fan favorite from the way she carries herself in the spotlight and also in her career as a doctor. It was an incredible honor to have her on the show today and this episode is truly one of my favorite ones yet.
Topics
-Reflecting on the injury at 2015 regionals
-5 Pillars of health
-Nutrition: Quality vs. Quantity, Health vs. Performance
-Staggering obesity statistics
-Finding a practitioner that aligns with your values
-Functional Medicine
Follow Julie at the following links
IG @juliefoucher
Podcast: Pursuing Health Podcast
Website: https://pursuing-health.com
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks for the support, enjoy the show!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview COO of Opex Fitness, Carl Hardwick. Carl has dedicated his life to health and fitness. From his teen years, Carl lived at the gym. A 3-time All-Conference football player at Saint Mary’s University where he earned a B.S., Carl was driven by his passion to become the most effective coach possible. This led the former U.S. Army veteran to buddy up with world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin to complete the PICP and then to complete his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
While running the Army fitness program for his battalion and a stint in Afghanistan, Carl was introduced to OPEX Founder James FitzGerald. Sold by the OPEX individual program design approach, Carl went on to open multiple OPEX-licensed gyms before accepting his position as CEO. Today, Carl is an integral part of the growing OPEX engine that is using the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP) to change the face of fitness by professionalizing the fitness coach.
Topics
-Common mistakes online coach’s make
-Prioritizing what clients need most and helping them find an appropriate goal(s)
-What is health?
-How to program for health and sustainability
-Making training fun and conducive to your daily function
You can follow Carl at the following links
IG @hardwickcarl
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgDGih2kSp0A6W_0cVYuaQ
Website https://opexfit.com
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview Don Saladino. Don is a top level fitness expert and owner of Drive495 in New York. Don is always a few steps ahead of the traditional fitness trends and is in high demand as a personal trainer for professional athletes, golfers, and celebrities. His client roster includes the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Billy Crudup, Morgan Hoffman, Keegan Bradley, Ryan Gosling, Hugh Jackman, Calvin Klein, and dozens more. Saladino has also been featured and publications such as Cosmopolitan magazine, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Met Rx, and Muscle & Fitness.
If you are a coach looking to growing your business, help your clients transform their bodies, and learn how to make training fun, this episode is for you.
Topics
-Getting an actor/actress Hollywood ready
-Mindset observations from elite actors/actresses to average fitness enthusiasts
-Training with a functional approach first
-Performance vs. physique training
-Creating resiliency with your clients
You can follow Don at the following links
Website https://www.donsaladino.com
Instagram @donsaladino
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCycnUPS4U9tdrN3ejGCm61g
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This week I welcome back MDV to The MiFit Podcast. Last week’s episode just wasn’t enough and we wanted to keep giving more valuable content to the listeners. This week we primarily focused on the X’s and the O’s of programming for your gym and how to run a successful in-house competition.
You can follow what Matt’s up to at the following links
IG @ mdv_nc
Website https://nc.fit
Podcast “The Business of Fitness Podcast”
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview CrossFit O.G, Matt Dellavalle, widely known as MDV. Matt started his coaching career back in 2010 with CrossFit New England. After competing at the CrossFit Games on team CFNE, Matt began coaching at Reebok CrossFit One, and then joined the CrossFit seminar staff. Currently, MDV is the CFO at NC Fit where he works alongside Jason Khalipa in northern California. Matt has been in the coaching game for over a decade and has learned a lot along the way. As a person who enjoys coaching and programming as much as I do, it was refreshing to hear from somebody who has been in my shoes and understand some of the ins and the outs of my job in the gym. If you are a coach, gym owner, or a fan of CrossFit, you will love this conversation.
Topics
-Lessons learned from being surrounded by some of the best coaches in the country
-4 ways to create an excellent member experience
-Should you score your workouts?
You can follow what Matt’s up to at the following links
IG @ mdv_nc
Website https://nc.fit
Podcast “The Business of Fitness Podcast”
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Jacob Hutton. Jacob is a former division 1 football player, college strength coach, and CrossFit Games athlete. Jacob has recently found a passion in being an entrepreneur and helping businesses grow to their maximum potential. This guy has spend thousands of hours in the gym and has learned a ton along the way.
During his career as a CrossFit athlete, Jacob put up some jaw dropping numbers in the weight room and on the track. Benching over 400 pounds, running a sub 5:30 mile, and being able to do the splits are just a few things that make Jacob a specimen. If you love talking about strength training, finding the right program, and learning how to improve your diet for muscle gain, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-The process of getting to be a college strength coach
-Common misconceptions about strength development
-How to get stronger at a CF gym
-How to add significant weight to your bench press and deadlift
-Do’s and Don’t for running 6 week challenges at your gym
You can follow Jacob at these links:
IG @jacobhutton
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7HQ61sWvpoxA7eK-1P9icg
Website https://www.fitnessculture.com and https://myfithive.com
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dawn Fletcher, owner of The Mentality WOD. Dawn has coached more than a dozen CrossFit Games athletes and has helped many other driven individuals to championships, podiums, and elite competitions over the past 14+ years. Dawn is a CrossFit Level 3 trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist with a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Dawn is a very passionate individual who loves helping others achieve excellence in their pursuits.
Topics
-Dawn’s background and her intro to Mindset Coaching
-Creating a better mindset starts with having awareness
-How to create clarity
-Aligning your values, goals, and daily habits
-Using language to improve your mindset
You can follow Dawn and everything she is up to at the following links
IG @mentality_wod and @dawnmfletcher
Website mentality wod
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating a review on iTunes
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview powerlifting legend, Mark Bell. Mark is one of the strongest men to compete in the sport of powerlifting. During his career, Mark squatted 1,080 pounds, bench pressed 854 pounds, and deadlifted 766 pounds. Mark spent time training at world famous gym Westside Barbell with legendary coach Louie Simmons. Following a successful powerlifting career, Mark dabbled into body building and also found a new passion in entrepreneurship. Mark is very well known for inventing The Sling Shot, a device used to assist in maintaining proper bench press form. Mark now has an entire business line of sleeves and wraps for powerlifters.
Topics
-Reactions to the Netflix hit Westside vs. The World
-Lessons learned while training at Westside Barbell
-Most proud moment of his career
-Powerlifting vs. Body Building
-How to break through a strength plateau
Mark has tons of content for people to follow, check him out at the following links
IG @marksmellybell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4h7JebxFzSplk6zn0tAdA
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEj4RFUC44sHoBLvi4G1XA
Website: https://markbellslingshot.com/pages/who-is-mark-bell
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks for stopping by and we will see you next Tuesday for another episode on The MiFit Podcast.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Opex CEO, Jim Crowell. Before Jim started working at Opex, he spent five years as a hedge fund trader and also opened and built two micro gyms in Pittsburgh. Jim has a passion for fitness and helping coaches and gyms bring in more revenue, use principles and systems, and create an environment they can be most successful in. Jim has a very good heart beat on where the fitness industry is now and where it’s heading. In today’s conversation we chatted about a multiple of ways for gym owners and personal trainers to get ahead of the curve and come out of the COVID-19 crisis stronger than they were before the pandemic.
Topics
-Crossover lessons from hedge fund trading to growing a fitness business
-How to better view marketing and use social media to attract the right client
-Finding your identity as a gym
-Applicable ways for gym owners and personal trainers to come out stronger after the pandemic
-Sticking to principles to help grow your business
You can follow Jim on social media
IG @crowelljim
Email jim@opexfit.com
If you found value in this episode please consider leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the show!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with breathing and endurance guru, Brian Mackenzie. Brian MacKenzie is an expert in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work harnesses and integrates respiratory, movement, strength and endurance-based training approaches to elicit unprecedented positive results. His protocols have been used to accelerate and raise both mental and physical performance in world-class Olympic and professional athletes, top executives, and operators, as well as to improve the health for people suffering from various chronic illnesses. Everyday people have also used Brian’s tools to reduce pathologic stress and to vastly heighten their mental and physical well being and performance.
Topics of discussion
-Deep dive into breath work
-Nasal breathing
-Why heart rate training isn’t the end all be all
-Basic practices to improve your Co2 tolerance
-Shut your mouth and breath principle
Brian’s team over at Power Speed Endurance have been gracious enough to offer a free 1 month subscription to the PSE breathing programming. Use code: MiFitPSE
Follow Brian
Instagram: @_brianmackenzie
Website: https://powerspeedendurance.com/coaches/brian-mackenzie/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Speed-ENDURANCE-Skill-Based-Endurance-ebook/dp/B00A89ITZG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GK5KZHFB12E0&dchild=1&keywords=power+speed+endurance&qid=1590536920&sprefix=power+speed+%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-1
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It’s been one year of podcasts at The MiFit Podcast and we are here to celebrate. First, if you like free stuff, go give my friends at Ascent Protein a follow on Instagram AND leave a rating for the MiFit Podcast on iTunes. I will pick my favorite review before episode 73 comes out and you will be the winner of a free bag of protein and shaker cup. Today’s episode is a reflection of 1 year of podcasting as well as the things i’ve learned along the way and some of the most memorable conversations I have had with my guests.
It was very challenging to pick the most memorable conversations that i’ve had over the last year. There have been SO many! However, I chose some clips from the following episodes
Episode 37 with @jameshobart
Episode 55 with @christmassabbott
Episode 50 with @marcusfilly
Episode 41 with @justinsua
Episode 25 with @adeecazayoux
This show has come a long ways since its inception and I am so excited to see what the next year looks like. Enjoy today’s thoughts, reflections, and throwbacks.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO of The Ready State. Kelly is an icon in the sport of CrossFit and his mission is to give people the knowledge to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Starrett has worked with athletes and olympians in every sport you can possibly imagine. Most of you may recognize Kelly from his garage videos where he pioneered the idea of using bands, lacrosse balls, and basic home items to improve range of motion and help eliminate pain. Kelly is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to be able to share this platform with him.
Topics
-How we need to view pain
-What to do when you get injured?
-What movements are most important for the aging athlete?
-Mastering the basics before moving to complexity
-Biggest take away from COVID-19 season
You can find Kelly at the following links
IG @thereadystate
Facebook @thereadystate
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA
Also! If you are interested in a FREE two week trial of The Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett, we have a special link for you at https://thereadystate.com/mifit/
If you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating or review and pass it along to a friend. Thank you everybody for the support. Enjoy the show.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with CrossFit legend, Jason Khalipa. Jason won the CrossFit games in 2008, stood on the podium in 2013 and 2014, and he also won every regionals event he participated in. Since leaving the sport in 2015 Jason has found a passion in building his business and helping other gym owners and coaches along the way. Jason has been a gym owner for 12 years and currently owns 20 NC Fit locations all over the world. Jason has a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of where the fitness industry is heading and it was an honor to finally meet him. If you are a coach, athlete, or just a fan of the sport, you will love to this episode.
Topics
-How did working a sales job at a Globo Gym help you to become the successful gym owner you are today?
-Predicting the fitness industry in the future
-Advantages to offering more than a 60 min CrossFit class
-What hard work means to him
-Worst and best business decisions ever made
-One piece of advice he would give to a young adult who wants to be in Jason’s shoes someday
You can follow Jason and his team at the following link
Website: https://nc.fit and https://www.jasonkhalipa.com
Instagram: @jasonkhalipa
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrossfitSC
Book: https://www.amazon.com/As-Many-Reps-as-Possible-audiobook/dp/B07NX1MX2S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=AMRAP+mentality&qid=1589564728&sr=8-1
If you loved this episode, be sure to share it with a friend and leave a rating and review. Enjoy the show!
This week on the show I interview CrossFit O.G Bill Grundler. Bill started his CrossFit journey back in 2002 and hasn’t looked back since. Bill has been to the CrossFit Games as a masters athlete, commentated some of the sports most prolific events, and owns two affiliates in California. If you haven’t seen Bill compete, there’s a good chance you’ve heard his voice commentating at the Reebok CrossFit Games.
In many ways, Bill is a leader and an icon for masters athletes who want to continue to be the best versions of themselves.
Topics
-CrossFit glory days
-What you would change about the current state of CF
-Masters Experience Seminar
-Lessons learned coaching masters athletes in the sport of CrossFit
-Tips for coaches who are working with masters athletes
-Recovery and mindset
-One piece of advice for all masters athletes who want to be the best versions of themselves
Follow what Bill is up to at the following link:
IG @billgrundler
Website: www.billgrundler.com
Podcast: “Get With the Programming”
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This week on @themifitpodcast I bring back mental performance coach, @justinsua. Justin was on the show a few months ago and I really gravitated towards everything he was saying and I was eager to learn more from him. Justin currently works with the Tampa Bay Rays and was previously working with the Boston Red Sox, and the Cleveland Browns as their mental performance coach. Justin has a charismatic and an uplifting personality that is so refreshing to listen to. If you enjoyed the first episode I did with Justin or you are interested in gaining a better mindset, you will love this episode!
Topics
-Overcoming pressure
-How to be elite
-Growing from failure
-Finding your purpose
-Surround yourself with the right people
-Ask better questions, get better answers
-Top 10 performance habits
Follow Justin at the following links
IG @justinsua
Twitter @justinsua
Podcast Increase Your Impact http://increaseyourimpact.libsyn.com
If you loved this show be sure to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Thank you for the support and we will see you again next Tuesday for another episode.
Today on the MiFit Podcast I interview elite CrossFit coach, Kyle Ruth. Kyle has had the opportunity to compete with and coach some of the best athletes in the sport and is always finding ways to improve his craft. Kyle’s knowledge base includes having a masters degree in exercise physiology, owning his own CrossFit affiliate, and now coaching alongside some of the sport’s best at Training Think Tank. If you are a coach who enjoys learning about program design and how to become a better coach for your athletes, then this episode is for you.
Topics
-How to have a great consultation with a new client
-The process of turning a weakness into a strength
-The importance of training the sport of CF
-How to view building an engine for CrossFit
-Testing strength in a fatigued setting
-Overcoming the athlete comparison trap
Follow Kyle
IG @kyleruth_ttt
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzUd3H_e_qWqs4dR4GxVHOQ
If you love this podcast be sure to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on Instagram @themifitpodcast
This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure in chatting with Kassandra Hobart. Kassandra is currently an M2 Performance Nutrition Coach and has been competing in the sport of CrossFit since 2013. Kassandra has done a fantastic job helping people thrive during the COVID-19 crisis and i’ve learned a lot of great tips just from viewing her Instagram stories every day. With Kassandra’s background in competing, nutrition, and finance, she has a ton of very applicable advice for people going through a stressful season. If you are looking for some ways to get back on track, then this episode is for you!
Topics
-Making a mental shift
-Creating realistic and appropriate nutrition habits
-How to eliminate late night snacking
-How to create the best morning routine
-Getting motivated to workout
-Improving your relationships in quarantine
-Finding creative ways to get your fitness in
-How to get a handle on your finance
You can follow Kassandra at the following links:
IG @kassandrahobart
Coaching website: https://m2performancenutrition.com/meet-our-nutrition-coaches/kassandra-aveni-hobart
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview Michael Tremblay. Michael is PhD. student in philosophy at Queen’s University in Canada. Michael has accumulated hundreds of hours studying, researching, and presenting the stoic philosophy at his university and it was an honor to have him on the show. Stoic philosophy has been an extreme interest of mine ever since picking up “The Daily Stoic” a few years ago. When I first got into practicing Stoicism, I was completely unaware of the mass amount of similarities stoic philosophy has to fitness and CrossFit.
Stoic philosophy has changed my life in and outside of the gym and I hope this podcast episode is a great introduction to the timeless philosophy that has made such an impact on so many people. In today’s episode Michael and I chat about:
-What is Stoicism and who are the main people involved?
-How do we determine what is in our control and what isn’t?
-Stoicism in athletics
-How stoics view obstacles
-Practicing stoicism in our daily lives
Follow Micheal at the following sources
Website: https://www.tremblaymichael.com
IG: @tremblay.michael
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview MMA conditioning expert, Joel Jamieson. Joel is coached some of the best combat fighters in the world and also is the author of best selling book “Ultimate MMA Conditioning.” Joel has also worked and consulted extensively for teams and organizations from the Navy SEALS, to LifeTime Fitness and his BioForce HRV system is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS, and NCAA. Joel dedicated almost two decades to studying and learning about improving people’s conditioning and he does a phenomenal job giving practical advice for people to take into the gym. In this episode Joel and I chatted about
-Training for the unknown
-Being efficient in your skill
-HRV
-What is more important for longevity, strength or conditioning?
-The “No pain, no gain” mentality
-The 80/20 rule
Follow Joel at the following places
IG @coachjoeljamieson
Website: www.8weeksout.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-MMA-Conditioning-Joel-Jamieson/dp/B007THMNXY
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back to the show, Adee Cazayoux. Adee is the founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity, an online coaching program with one ambitious yet achievable mission- to transform lives. Adee has also worked with high profile CrossFit Games athlete such has Katrin Davidsdottir, Kara Saunders, Cole Sager, and many more. In today’s episode, I take Adee through the two minute drill where I ask her several questions regarding nutrition, fitness, business, relationships, and mindset and she has two minutes (or so) to answer them. I really admire Adee’s outlook on health and fitness and if you guys enjoyed her on the show last summer, I guarantee you will love this episode.
Topics of Discussion:
-How to create habits and goals
-Dealing with insecurities and body image issues
-Biggest lessons learned from Games level athletes
-Aiming low and creating momentum
-Dealing with difficult clients
-Supplements
-3 tips for a better relationship
Follow Adee at
IG @adeecazayoux and @workingagainstgravity
Website: https://www.workingagainstgravity.com/adee-cazayoux
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6Pm9XJJBdxFrJ4nw6ZEAQ
Podcast: The WAG Podcast
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This week on the show I interview one of the biggest experts in the sports and conditioning industry, Mike Boyle. Mike has been coaching athletes for 38 years and has worked for the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and several US Women’s Hockey teams. Mike is a wealth of knowledge and loves to chat about all things training. If you are a personal trainer, group fitness coach, or have kids growing up playing sports, you are sure to find value and some laughs in this episode.
Topics of discussion:
-Being an open minded coach
-25 years, 25 mistakes
-Core Training done properly
-Progressing plyometrics
-The joint-by-joint approach
Follow Mike and learn more about his business at the following
IG @michael_boyle1959
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6ZKZgHDEoMUSsS62SC68A
Website: https://www.bodybyboyle.com
and https://www.strengthcoach.com
Article “25 years, 25 Mistakes” https://mikereinold.com/michael-boyles-25-mistakes-in-25-years/
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On the show this week I had the privilege in chatting with Dr. Dan Pope. Dan is a physical therapist and lead coach at Power Monkey Fitness. Dan specializes in helping people get out of pain and back into training. I really enjoyed talking with Dan because his methods and teachings are very applicable. Dan is a gym rat who loves to push hard just like most of us out there and he has a great understanding for what the body is going through while training at the gym. Dan also has a background in coaching and competing in competitive CrossFit which has helped him become a better physical therapist. If you are a coach or an athlete who has experienced pain while training, you are going to love this episode.
Topics of discussion
-What is pain?
-Treating patients with an individualized approach and listening first
-The role mobility plays in getting injured
-The importance of modifying movements for gym members and how to do it correctly
-Training through back pain
-Studies on injury rates in CrossFit versus other sports
Follow Dan at the following links
Website: fitnesspainfree.com
IG: @fitnesspainfree
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/djpope
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I have Mark England. Mark is a researcher, coach, and presenter on the power of words. As the co-founder and lead presenter of Procabulary, he offers practical tools to individuals and organizations, and helps his clients clearly express their intentions. I had a blast talking with Mark and learning how language and the stories we tell ourselves play a vital role in our reality.
Topics of discussion
-Why does language matter?
-Creating your own identity through the stories in your head
-Common language from high level performers
-How to exchange soft talk for solid talk
-One simple tool to start improving your language
Follow Mark and and learn more about Procabulary at the following:
IG @markengland2020
Website https://procabulary.org and https://www.enlifted.me
Tedx presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-6as-5dxSs
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Today on the MiFit Podcast I have author, mentor, and entrepreneur, Chris Cooper. Chris opened one of the first ever CrossFit gyms back in 2005 and has since written four books, published hundreds of articles, and mentored thousands of gym owners. I really enjoy Chris’ outlook on business and his approach to growing a gym the “right” way. If you are a gym owner, entrepreneur, or personal trainer you are going to love today’s show.
Topics of conversation
-Why putting out content consistently is important
-3 ways to build you audience
-How to view sales
-How to optimally utilize social media and your website
-Tips and advice to personal trainers
Learn more about Chris and his company at the follow links
IG: @twobrainbusiness
Website: https://twobrainbusiness.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Brain-Business-2-0-Chris-Cooper/dp/1515241173/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=two+brain+business&qid=1581606747&sr=8-3
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-brain-radio/id1050350101
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Kegan Dillon. Kegan has a ton of experience in the fitness both as a coach and as an athlete. Kegan uses a individualized approach when working with his clients and values long term health over the short term intensity. Kegan has recently been nicknamed “Endurance Jesus” not only for his look but also his tremendous ability to take down long enduring tasks with a physique that people may not think is ideal for long distance training. If you are interested in becoming a better coach or learn more about training endurance then this episode is for you.
Topics of discussion
-The importance for coach’s to train different types of athletes
-How to coach clients individually
-Defining endurance and how to start training it
-The importance of low heart rate training
-Common misconceptions for endurance training
Follow Kegan on Instagram @kegandillon and check out what is company is up to at https://www.nonprophet.media
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CEO of The Strong Coach, Mike Bledsoe joins me on the MiFit Podcast today. Mike has tons of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry dating back to when he opened the first CrossFit gym in Tennessee back in 2007. Since then, Mike has evolved his ways of training, coaching, and thinking about fitness and business and it was an honor to hear about some of those today. If are looking to become a better coach, athlete, or communicator, this episode is perfect for you.
Topics of discussion
-Mike’s upbringing and the experiences that shaped who he is today
-How to 10x your business by taking a bird’s eye view
-Using language to set goals and change your mindset
-Learning how to use breath work to control stressful environments
-How to dive deeper with clients
Follow what Mike is up to at the following links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-AeoLpLEyi5M6aU3FII8sw
IG: @mike_bledsoe and @thestrongcoach
Website: https://www.thestrongcoach.com
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I chatted with Alex Maclin. Alex is a former host of the barbell shrugged podcast, competed in weightlifting on a national level, and is also a nutrition coach. Alex is a phenomenal nutrition coach who puts the athlete first and gives his clients the “real coaching” that they need. Like most successful coaches, Alex is a firm believer in being open minded with his approach and how he gets a client to reach their goals. Something I really enjoy about Alex is his authenticity and also the way he aims at improving lifestyle before anything else. This episode taught me a bunch about having a successful consultation, creating a brand, and getting to know your athletes on a personal level. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or just someone who wants to learn more about nutrition, you are going to love this episode
Topics of discussion
-How to start a business and create a brand
-Putting out content on social media
-What the initial consult with a new clients should look like
-Creating sustainable habits
-General nutrition advice and tips
To learn more about Alex check him out at
Website: https://www.alexmaclin.com/about-me
IG: @alexqmaclin
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This week on the show I had the privilege to chat with Christmas Abbott. Christmas has an amazing story that ultimately led her to be the fitness celebrity that she is today. From being in the military, to being the first women on a NASCAR pit crew, to being on a TV reality show and competing at high levels in both weightlifting and CrossFit, Christmas has done it all. This conversation has lots of laughs, sniffles, and wisdom and I guarantee you are going to love it.
Topics of discussion
-Lessons learned going through seasons of adversity
-Trusting the process
-Creating a brand
-How to use social media in a positive way
-How to create core values
-Finding your purpose and passion in life
-Setting goals in your personal and business life
-Living a life with grit and grace
Follow what Christmas is up to at the following links:
Website: https://christmasabbott.com
IG: @christmasabbott
“The Badass Body Diet” https://www.amazon.com/Badass-Body-Diet-Breakthrough-Workout/dp/0062390961
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristmasFitness
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Today my guest on the show is Brandon Powell. Brandon is a level 3 Wim Hof instructor as well as a black belt BJJ instructor. Brandon has spent several years learning under Wim and putting on seminars teaching the famous Wim Hof method. For those that aren’t familiar, Wim is an amazing man who has overcome extremely cold temperatures, sickness, and highly stressful situations by using breathing techniques. Wim has done some tremendous feats such as swimming under ice for a prolonged period of time, climbing mountains with no shoes or shirt on, and even overcoming self induced viruses. Wim’s breathing techniques are now being taught during seminars all around the world by people like Brandon. The breath is a magnificent tool that can be used in many ways that most humans don’t ever act on and Brandon does a great job at showing human beings their potential. During this conversation we go down many different rabbit holes of breath training, using cold therapy, and more. This conversation has tons of interesting take aways and I know you’re going to love it. Enjoy!
Topics
-What does a typical seminar look like?
-How to begin exploring breath training
-Explaining the Wim Hof method
-Cold therapy
-Lessons learned from Wim Hof
Follow Brandon Powell
IG @brandonpowell396
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/wimhof1
Website www.wimhofmethod.com/instructors/brandonpowell
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This week on the MiFit Podcast interviewed National Champion gymnast, Dave Durante. Dave was a part of the 2020 Beijing olympic team, coached Stanford to a national title in 2009, and is the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness and Power Monkey Camp. Dave is such an amazing athlete and it was an honor to hear his stories from competing as well as how he coaches CrossFit athletes to become better gymnasts. Dave is a wealth of knowledge- I learned a ton from our conversation and I know you will too! Enjoy!
Topics of discussion
-Current state of the sport of gymnastics
-Typical gymnastics practice in detail
-Overcoming fear
-Gaining flexibility
-Training to look like a gymnast
-CrossFit’s impact on gymnastics as a sport
See what Dave is up to
Instagram @davedurante
Website https://www.powermonkeycamp.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9dDwBRC9ARIsABbedBP9symozF3pb85DLmM2x1R3ltf62w1bOsL5VOjzgq09YdQ7HJCwclgaAunVEALw_wcB
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PowerMonkeyFitness
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the chance to chat with Miranda Alcaraz. Miranda Alcaraz, formerly known as Miranda Oldroyd is a former CrossFit Games athlete, former CrossFit affiliate owners, a mother, and founder of Street Parking. Miranda found her way into CrossFit during its infant stages and was as major part of the early growth of the sport. Miranda is now retired from competing and as a healthy look at fitness as well as running a major business. It was a pleasure to chat with Miranda and hear her get pretty vulnerable about the struggles she went through in her life and how she has become the woman and mom she is today. If you enjoyed the episode with her husband, Julian, you will be sure to love this one! During our fruitful conversation together we chatted about:
-How fitness became a major part of Miranda’s life
-Overcoming injuries
-Challenges during pregnancy
-How to scale workouts when pregnant
-Evolving your “why”
-Relationship advice to fit parents
Follow what Miranda is up to:
Instagram: @fearlessmiranda and @streetparking
Website: https://streetparking.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-parking-podcast/id1464479946
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with non other than Dave freakin Lipson. Dave knows a thing or two about fitness being a part of the seminar staff, CrossFit games athlete, husband to fittest woman on earth Camille Leblanc, Bazinet, and currently co-owner of Thundrbro. It was awesome to hear Dave open up and talk about ways to train other than CrossFit. Dave just competed in his first ever body building show and learned a lot of lessons along the way of how to build muscle and also how to program it for members who are at CrossFit gyms. Dave is a very funny guy who brings a light hearted approach to training and often times brings people back to the basic question of, “Why did you get into fitness in the first place?” In this episode Dave and I discuss
-CrossFit vs. Body Building
-How Thundrbro came to be
-Advice for people looking to put on muscle
-What is intensity?
If you enjoyed the show be sure to go over to iTunes and leave me a rating and review. If you loved what you heard from Dave, check him out at the following social media sites
IG @davefreakinlipson and @thundbro
Website https://thundrbro.com
Podcast Thundrbro Podcast
This week on the show I have founder of of Revival Strength, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete who now has an alternative opinion about the sport and who should be aiming to compete at a high level. Marcus is very articulate and does an amazing job enlightening people about his training methods and also how to consider longevity in your day-to-day training. What I really enjoy about Marcus is how he culminates nourishment, lifestyle, stress, fitness, sleep, and relationships all into the umbrella of living a long and happy life. I have no doubt in my mind that you guys are going to LOVE this episode. Over the course of an hour Marcus and I chat about:
-How Functional Body Building got started
-How people should train if they aren’t looking to compete in a sport
-Coaching athletes who are burnt out from the gym
-3 essentials to getting lean
Don’t forget! This special episode also includes a chance to win a FREE bag of Ascent Protein and a shaker cup. Head over to iTunes and give the show a 5 start rating as well as a review before episode 51 drops and I will choose a lucky winner!
To learn more about Marcus check out the links below
Instagram: @marcusfilly and @functional.bodybuilding
Website: www.revival-strength.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjNE2-Yeiwo4mTJ3HdfrSHA
This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with 5 time CrossFit Games athlete, Travis Mayer. I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out with Travis a few times down at his affiliate, CrossFit Passion in Alpharetta, Georgia and i’ve always been incredibly impressed with the way he’s able to balance everything going on in his life. For those that don’t know, Travis is a full-time athlete, husband, father of three boys, and an affiliate owner. I’ve always enjoyed Travis’ humble nature and his welcoming personality to everybody who walks in the doors at CF Passion. It was a blast catching up with Travis and chatting about:
-His life balance
-Style of Coaching
-His relationship with his coach, Max el-hag
-Training Environment
-Overcoming weaknesses
-Advice to people that are “busy”
Whether you are a business owner, father, or a CrossFit fan, there are a ton of golden nuggets in this episode that are can be applicable for you life. After you’ve enjoyed this episode be sure to head over to iTunes and leave a 5 start rating as well as a review. As always, listen on iTunes, Spotify, or hit the link in the bio.
This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the honor in chatting with Australian’s finest, Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman. These two legends are insanely knowledgeable for their age and have a deep passion for all things fitness. Most people know Raph and Lachlan from The Mind Muscle Project, Australia’s fittest podcast which as been featured in Men’s Health and also has over 4 million downloads! Lachlan and Raph also own three gyms in the Sydney area and are now looking into business coaching for gym owners and trainers.
This is a special episode to me because the Mind Muscle Project (otherwise known as MMP) was one of the very first podcasts I had ever listened to. I remember being hooked on their content and personalities close to five years ago and it’s been fun to watch them grow throughout their career in the fitness industry. With almost 300 episodes recorded, these guys have sat down with high achievers in all areas of the fitness space. I felt like I could have talked to these boys for hours but here are some of the things we got into:
-What did you tribute your success to?
-Identifying the real versus fake on social media
-Lessons learned with 300 recorded shows
-Guest with the most impact on your life
-Where will fitness be 5-10 years from now?
-Main differences in fitness from continent to continent
This was one of my favorite shows and i’m so thankful Raph and Lachlan took the time to chat with me. If you are a fan of the fitness industry or you’ve listened to the Mind Muscle Project, you are sure to love this episode. Be sure to share the show on Instagram if it had an impact on you as well as give a rating on iTunes!
Resources
Website: www.themindmuscleproject.com
IG: @themindmuscleproject
This week on the show I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Zach Even-Esh. Zach has been in the strength coaching world for 20 years and he specializes in training young athletes at his gyms in New Jersey. Zach is also the founder of The Underground Strength Gym and the creator of the Underground Strength Coach Certification and author of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning. Zach has a motivated blue-collar personality that fires you up for training. Zach has a way to get his kids to work hard, build discipline, and get results through his conjugate method of training. One of my favorite things about Zach is his extreme passion for helping kids become not only great athletes but also great students and adults in our society. Zach has a tremendous amount of experience in the fitness industry and it was an honor to pick his brain on the show. Some of the things we got into were:
-Getting in the trenches as a coach
-Creating a vibe and setting the tone in the gym
-Adding variance into training
-Advice to parents with young athletes
Zach’s links
Instagram: @undergroundstrengthgym
Website: https://zacheven-esh.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Zach-Even-Esh/e/B00LA6RTA2
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This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Julian Alcaraz. Julian has worn many different hats during his life but most CrossFit fans may remember him most for the viral video of him declining his invite to the CrossFit Games because his wife’s due date was the week of the Games.
I have never gotten the opportunity to meet Julian before this podcast but I knew from the moment I saw that video that I admired his mindset, his priorities, and his relationship with people he loves most. This conversation got very deep at honest during some points. One thing I have always appreciated about Julian is his authenticity on all podcasts and forms of social media. Julian has a tremendous story and one that I believe is going to continue to thrive for Street Parking and anything else that he decides to do. In this episode Julian and I talk about
-His life growing up and how he found CrossFit
-Transitioning out of CrossFit
-Testing workouts for Dave Castro
-Finding balance as a father and business owner
-Creating a “why”
Julian is a wonderful human being that spreads great vibes and awesome information for all different types of people. You can find and follow Julian at the links below:
IG: @009julian
IG: @streetparking
Website: www.streetparking.com
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the honor of chatting with Jason Leydon. Jason has a decorated resume in the sport of fitness. Not only has be competing at the Games, but he’s sent dozens of Teens, Individuals, Teams, and Masters athletes to the CrossFit games. Jason is also in a special category of coaches that can say he has owned an affiliate for 11 years! I’ve always enjoyed Jason’s content of business and coaching as well as his authenticity to everyone he meets. Jason gives the vibe that he truly cares about you and wants what’s best for you whether that be a career in CrossFit, or if you just go to the gym three days a week in hopes to look better naked. Whether you are an athlete, new coach, or a seasoned veteran in the fitness industry, you will surely get a ton out of this podcast.
Jason and I chatted about
-How he got into owning a gym
-Lessons learned over 11 years owning an affiliate
-How to differentiate and accommodate competitive members and GPP members
-Is intensity for everyone?
-Creating trust with athletes
-Fundamentals to remember as a programmer
-Resources to grow as a coach
Jason’s Resources
IG @jasonleydon
Podcast “Conquer Athlete Podcast”
Website www.conquerathlete.com
Make sure to give us a 5 start rating and review on iTunes after listening to the show!
This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with Neuroscientist, Allison Brager. Allison is a brilliant individual who has a passion for science and studying behavior and sleep. I had so many questions for her and she went above and beyond on all of her answers. Sleep is a topic that has lots of conflicting information out there and it was very comforting to hear Allison put some of those myths to bed (no pun intended). I think we can all agree that sleep plays a very important role in recovery and overall health and wellness. But do you know that it has long term affects on mental health, life expectancy, and diseases? Learn how you can optimize your sleep in this knowledge packed episode with sleep specialist, Allison Brager.
Topics of Discussion
-Common myths of sleep
-Best bedroom tips for high quality sleep
-Quality vs. Quantity
-Night time routines
-Supplementation
Check out Allison’s book
https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Unraveling-Athletic-Allison-Brager/dp/149086444X
Follow her on Instagram
@docjockzzz
This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure to chat with Cal Dietz. Cal has been the strength and conditioning coach at The University of Minnesota for 20 years. During his career Cal has worked with over 500 All-Americans, been a part of 34 Big Ten Championship teams, and 11 national championships. Dietz has given numerous lectures around the country as well as publish several scientific articles and dozens of articles on training. Most recently, Dietz co-authored the top selling book "Triphasic Training: A systematic approach to elite speed and explosive strength performance.” Dietz is full of knowledge and does a tremendous job helping kids find their potential in the weight room. In today’s episode we touched on:
-How Cal has found success and has been able to thrive at one university for 20 years
-What his relationship is like with the coaches on staff
-How to program Triphasic Training for all athletes
-Why you shouldn’t be wearing flip flops
-The importance of breath work
Get ready for a series of knowledge bombs on this episode with Cal Dietz. You won’t want to miss it! After you’ve enjoyed the episode make sure to leave a rating on iTunes and share the show on Instagram.
Cal’s Links
Website: XLathlete.com
Instagram: @cal.dietz
Book: http://triphasictraining.com
This week on the show I had the opportunity to talk with physical therapist Lauren Polivka. Dr. Lauren Polivka is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from Northwestern University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. After graduating, Lauren began pursuing a career in sports therapy believing that, "it just makes sense [for me] to heal bodies in motion and be 100% dedicated to keeping people moving, healthy and pushing themselves forward."From a young age, Lauren had career aspirations of becoming a physical therapist. She began researching graduate Physical Therapy programs at age 16, even before receiving her undergraduate acceptance. On a personal level, as a teenager diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Lauren grew to understand the importance of physical therapy from a patient's perspective. Lauren has found a true passion in manual soft tissue treatments, as she loves to actively work with her hands and experience the unbelievable power of touch. Over the past few years, she has focused more on alternative manual therapy – with a strong influence from Eastern medicine. Lauren also performs cupping treatments, trigger point dry needling, Gua Sha (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization), and is certified in Rock Tape fascial movement taping. Her approach is to combine treatments that trigger your body to begin healing itself. She considers herself a "reset button" for injury or pain. One of Lauren's most fundamental goals for everyone she works with is to help teach the body how to respond to pain or injury in its own way. She then focuses on guiding and teaching her clients specifically exercises and movements that help maintain alignment, balance, and the body's natural state. Her approach proves effective both on a daily basis and in the long term.
In this episode Lauren talks about what an effective warm up and cool down look like, how to correct your bad posture habits, and the importance of breath work while doing mobility. Lauren has a tremendous amount of knowledge that is applicable for CrossFit athletes of all ages. You don’t want to miss this one!
Follow Lauren on Instagram @lapolivka11
and check out her website at www.repairperformrecover.com
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Do you ever wonder about the mindset of some the most elite athletes in the world? Justin Su’a is a mental skills performance coach who has worked with professional teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Browns, and most recently the Tampa Bay Rays. Justin began his journey studying sport and performance psychology at the University of Utah and has been dominating the field ever since. Justin has a unique and uplifting approach to his job that ultimately helps athletes with their mental game, overcoming a slump, or even finding their “why.” Justin has extensive research working with 10 year old kids all the way to hall of fame professional athletes and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him and I know you will love it. In this episode Justin talks about
-What do you do first when working with a new organization?
-What is mental toughness?
-What are some of the common traits you see in “mentally tough” athletes?
-How to control what you can control
-“The more Focused you are, the more simple things become."
Justin’s Book
Parenting Pep Talk: https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Pep-Talks-Mental-Succeed/dp/1462112846/ref=asc_df_1462112846/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312674999652&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1297824601911582912&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=aud-829758849484:pla-570941860450&psc=1
Justin’s Instagram: @justinsua
Justin’s Podcast: Increase Your Impact with Justin Su’a
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This week on the MiFit podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with JP, Founder of Brick Fitness. When it comes to building multiple successful businesses, JP is your guy. JP opened Brick in Los Angeles in 2010 and has since opened gyms in New York, Chicago, and Boston.
In this episode we dive into what some of the best gyms are doing, how to find great coaches, how to instill successful culture, and 5 ways to immediately add revenue to your business. JP has a ton of passionate along with 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. If you are looking for ways to add revenue to your gym, look no further than this episode with JP!
Follow JP on Instagram @jarettp
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This week on the MiFit podcast I had the privilege in talking with Michael Cazayoux. Michael as a tremendous resume including multiple CrossFit Games affiliate cup champion, Founder of Brute Strength, and Co-Owner of Working Against Gravity. Michael has an incredible story which started with a hard core drug addiction in his teenager years to now being an icon in the sport of fitness, podcasting, and coaching. Micheal and his wife Adee are both incredible people who are doing huge things in the fitness industry and it’s an absolute honor to be able to chat with both of them.
In this episode Michael dives deep into personal development, the resources he recommends for growth, and the best pieces of relationship advice he’s ever received. This episode is filled with knowledge bombs and it’s one of my favorite ones yet.
Follow Michael at:
Instagram: @michaelcazayoux
Podcasts: The Wag Podcast & The Brute Strength Podcast
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This week on the MiFit Podcast roles are reversed as DJ gets interviewed by his lovely girlfriend, Ashley Jacobson and the two of them talk about all things CrossFit Open. DJ has been a part of several CrossFit Open’s both as a competitor and as a coach which helps to shed some light on how to fully optimize your CrossFit Open experience. During the episode DJ and Ashley talk about:
-What is the CrossFit Open and who can do it?
-What is the structure like?
-What are some common patterns that we’ve seen over the years?
-What’s the best mindset to have going into the Open?
-What are some general guidelines to follow for nutrition and recovery during the Open?
-Who should retest workouts and why?
Whether you are doing your first CrossFit Open or your 10th, you will be sure to get a ton out of this episode. Be sure to give us a 5 star rating on iTunes and share the episode with your friends. Enjoy!
This week on the show I had the privilege in talking with James Hobart. James has a very decorated resume including eight appearances at the CrossFit Games, multiple affiliate cup champion, CrossFit HQ seminar flow master, and owner of an affiliate. I’ve had the pleasure in hanging out with James as well as compete against him at regionals events and i’m always impressed with how genuine and kind he is to everyone around him. James has a wealth of knowledge and people always learn a lot when they are around him.
In this episode we talk about what is was like training with Rich, how to view the Rx side of things at your gym, how to coach the advanced athlete, why movement quality is so important, and what he thinks a great CrossFit class looks like. It was such an honor getting to chat again with James and if you are a coach or even just a fanboy of the sport, there’s no doubt in my mind you will get a ton out of this podcast episode.
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James Hobart
James.Hobart@crossfit.com
Instagram: @jameshobart
Do you find yourself second guessing your workout strategies seconds before the coach calls 3-2-1 GO? Are you hesitant or unaware on how to improve in Open workouts?
This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the chance to sit down with Brannen Dorman, remote coach at Training Think Tank. Brannen is an unbelievable coach who has a passion for helping others succeed and achieve their fitness goals. Brannen has been in the CrossFit game since the early days and has taken the time to focus in on the patterns and the data that the sport has given us. In this episode he talks about how the sport is more simple than we think it is, how we can create separation value in a workout, how to be the best coach you can be, and the best mindset you should have when going into a training session. This episode is FULL of knowledge bombs and if you are a geek about the numbers and the nitty gritty side of CrossFit, you are going to love this one.
Get ahold of Brannen at
Instagram @brannendorman_ttt
Email Brannen@trainingthinktank.com
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Ben Dziwulski is the founder of WODprep, where he and his team of coaches teach CrossFit athletes the fundamentals of advanced skills. Ben has helped thousands of people learn new skills and built an impressive online business in the process. His website www.WODprep.com is a one-stop shop for athletes to find coaching tips and progressions for developing skills in the sport of CrossFit. Ben has done a tremendous job finding a niche in the CrossFit space that wasn’t already exposed.
In this episode Ben discusses:
-The healthy mentality to have towards skill development
-The optimal amount of time and energy to put towards learning a new skill
-How Coaches should implement skill training into daily workouts at an affiliate
-His favorite progressions for Double Unders and Bar Muscle Ups
If you are a person who is battling getting their first pull-up, chest to bar pull-up, muscle up, or double under, then this podcast is for you! The open is coming and it’s a full guarantee that Dave Castro will test your skill development over the 5 weeks in October.
If you want to learn more about Ben and his business or you are interested in getting into one of his courses you can find him at
Website: www.wodprep.com
Instagram: @wodprep
YouTube: @wodprep
Jeremy is a hard working, soft spoken, and talented individual. At the early age of 7 he moved from Kenya to the United States of America to start a new life in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeremy has always been involved with fitness whether that was youth sports growing up, tae kwon do, and most recently competitive CrossFit. Jeremy is also one of the few people in Minnesota that can say they have been training and competing CrossFit for an entire decade.
In this episode Jeremy talks about his tenure as a CrossFit coach and high level competitor as well as his experience competing representing Kenya at the 2019 CrossFit Games. Jeremy will forever go down in history as the first man to represent Kenya at the CrossFit Games and will look to continue to do the same going into the 2020 season.
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This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to talk all things swimming with Coach Dan Jackson. Dan has recently worked with high level CrossFit athletes like Travis Mayer and Noah Olsen. In this episode Dan talks about how to coach a CrossFitter who wants to be a better swimmer, the top 3 drills to be more comfortable in the water, and the best gym exercises to help you be better in the water, how he was able to help Noah Olsen be a better swimmer, and much more. It was a great pleasure to chat with Dan and learn his coaching techniques to become a better swimmer.
This week I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Dr. Sean Pastuch founder and CEO of Active Life Rx. Dr. Sean specializes in helping people get out of pain through corrective exercise. His company, Active Life helps all levels of athletes worldwide, including CrossFit Games Champions, and other professional athletes.
As a former CrossFit affiliate owner, Dr. Sean now focuses his time and energy on spreading the good word of fitness to gym owners, coaches, and athletes. Dr. Sean also travels the country putting on seminars and educating people how to to take care of their body. His firm belief and mission is to professionalize the coach, humanize the doctor, and empower the individual.
Dr. Sean also has some great insight on growing a business and thriving as a personal trainer in the fitness industry. In this episode we touched on different ways to add value as a personal trainer, how to ask for money, and the right way to package sessions for your clients. If you are a personal trainer and you are unsure about the financial side of things, then this podcast is for you.
After you check out this awesome podcast be sure to tag both Dr. Sean and I on Instagram and leave me a rating on iTunes. Enjoy!
This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Adrian Conway of Brute Strength. Adrian is a 3x CrossFit Games Affiliate cup champion, part of the CrossFit HQ seminar staff, and co-owner of FNX. On this episode we discuss a wide spectrum of topics including tips for new coaches, what it takes to be a game level athlete, how to add value to your gym, and much more. Adrian has a high energy personality that is contagious and draws you in for more. His passion for CrossFit and helping others is truly admirable and something we can all strive for.
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This week Extreme body worker Josh Hickerson joins the show. Josh has an amazing story that led him into the profession he believes he was put on this earth to do. Josh works with all different types of athletes on rehab, prehab, mobility, flexability, general maintenence, and much more. One of my favorite things about Josh is the passion he has to help people with wherever they are in their fitness journey. Josh is extremely knowledgable and takes a very individualized approach with his clients.
In this episode Josh and I talk about how he got into body work, some of the most common injuries he deals with, what to do when you get injured, and the top 10 ways to recover and who might benefit most from each style.
To get in touch with Josh
Josh@extrememuscletherapy.com
This week, I sat down with Chasity Snowden. Chasity has a bachelors exercise and health science and is a nutrition coach. She is also a 3x regional (twice team and once individual) and 1x Crossfit Games Competitor (2018 35-39 division). Chasity is the creator of FearLessly authentic movement and owner of Chasity Snowden Coaching.
In this episode I talked with Chasity about the common questions, the challenges, and advice she gives to masters athletes who want to be in competitive in the sport. We also talked about goal setting and how to keep yourself on track even when life gets crazy busy. Chasity is a woman full of energy and lots of practical tips for everybody who wants to live a happy and successful life. You won't want to miss this one!
If you would like to get a hold of Chasity, you can reach her here:
@Chasitysnowden_fla (Instagram)
Chassnowdennutritioncoach (Facebook)
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Are you looking to gain some strength this summer? This week on the MiFit Podcast Mike McGoldrick weighs in on how to improve overall strength. Mike has a tremendous resume including competing at CrossFit Games as an individual, being a host on the Barbell Shrugged, and now coaching at Training Think Tank. In our conversation Mike touches on how nutrition plays a role in strength training, what programs typically work best for athletes, and how important strength training is for competitors and also people training for vitality. Stop wasting gains and hit the link!
Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of The Movement Fix. The Movement Fix is an educational website that teaches us how to master our body through better movement. Ryan has a long term approach to fitness and does a fantastic job helping people live longer and healthier lives. Check out this episode to hear more about how to train for vitality, what exercises to do to increase shoulder mobility and stability, and hear what Ryan has learned from traveling the world putting on seminars.
This week’s episode if full of energy with motivational speaker Bill Cordes. I’ve had the pleasure in knowing Bill since I was two years old and his energy and passion for life has been contagious ever since.
Since 1988 Bill has keynoted programs for conferences, conventions, schools, and universities nationwide. His programs have been featured in 49 states and Canada to nearly 3 million participants. He also has authored and co-authored 6 books for teens and college students. Check out this high energy episode and find out how Bill gets people motivated, what YOGOWIPI means, and how he lives with a growth mindset.
This week Adee Cazayoux founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity joins the show. Adee is a phenomenal and intelligent women who started her own nutrition company and works with thousands of clients all throughout the world. Her online business model has changed the lives of many average gym go-ers along with top CrossFit athletes like Katrin Davidsdottir, Cole Sager, Brooke Wells, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Becca Voigt, Jared Stevens, and many more. We dove a little deeper int his episode and got to the nitty gritty about nutrition, negative body image, mindset, and practical tips for your romantic relationship in your life. Adee is someone who is very down to earth and does a fantastic job at relating to anyone she’s having a conversation with. This episode is one of the best one’s yet, don’t miss it!!
This week we have our first ever repeat guest on the show. Kyle Spears, owner of Blacklisted HQ is on the show to talk about aerobic development. Kyle explains what energy systems are and how they show up in a CrossFit workout, how someone can build an aerobic base, what type of testers you can try to see where you lack the most, and much more. Building a solid engine is something that CrossFitters desire and Kyle Spears does a fantastic job at explain how to achieve it!
In this week’s episode I interview Big Dawgs Coach, Mike McElroy. Mike offers some amazing insight on how to coach remotely, how to find your fitness limitations in the sport of CrossFit, and how to train for longevity and vitality. Mike has been coaching competitive fitness since the early days of CrossFit and has a lot fo great information to share.This episode is perfect for all coach’s and athletes who want to gain a competitive edge.
This week I interview three time CrossFit regional athlete and full time nurse at the Mayo Clinic, Nicole Chovan. Nicole is an amazing athlete who does an exceptional job at keeping a life balance. In this week’s episode Nicole and I talk about how to create balance, what meal prepping looks like in her life, how she has overcome adversity three consecutive years, and how she continues to stay motivated year after year.
The founder of Mealfit, Thomas Cox joins the show this week to share his knowledge on nutrition, creating daily habits, and what is was like training with 4 time CrossFit Games champion, Rich Froning. Thomas is extremely knowledgable when it comes to building a business, keeping things simple, and creating long lasting and meaningful relationships. Get your pen and paper because this podcast is full of take aways!
DJ sits down with one of his mentors Bill Welle and talks about his tips to increase speed, what makes NFL players great, and how to separate yourself from other athletes. Bill is most well known for training NFL players like Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, Anquan Boldin, and many more. Get ready for a series of knowledge bombs to improve your game!
MiFit Podcast will be taking a break for the month of April and starting up again sometime in May. Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us, we're excited for what's coming next.
Coach DJ Hillier sits down (virtually) with the Joe, Dallas, and Ben from Gameday Competitions to talk about their competitions and events, how they got started, where they are now and where they're going next.
Professor G and Coach DJ sit down at Mi5 2.0 with Mi5 trainer, coach, and nutritionist Kristin Hogan Matthees to talk about her journey and its turn down down the road of motherhood.
Coach DJ sits down for a 1:1 Podcast with Michael Vespa of Ruthless in Pursuit to talk about coaching, training, and the whole gamut.
Coach DJ and Professor G walk through how to have your best crossfit open yet. Preparation, nutrition, recovery, and mentality - this episode covers the full gamut of everything you need to have your best performance at this year's Crossfit Games.
Professor G. takes the time to interview Coach DJ about his recent experience competing in the elite division at Wodapalooza in Miami, Florida.
Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Crossfit Games competitor Zak Carchedi about his experience in the games and how his life has changed since his time competing.
Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Mi5 Fitness owner Andrew Franz about the past and future of Mi5 Fitness Crossfit Lakeville. Andrew talks about the origins of the gym, how it got where it is today, and has some exciting news about what's coming next. .
Professor G and Coach DJ talk to Dr. Matt Wiest from The Center of Movement (http://www.thecenterofmvmt.com/) about getting out of pain and moving well.
Professor G and Coach DJ Talk nutrition with Andee Jeffries.
Book Andee mentions at the end:
"The Period Repair Manual" by Lara Briden
Coach DJ and Professor G talk about variations which will improve your training, performance, and results.
This episode is sponsored by Harmony Parkview Townhomes in Rosemount. Follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Harmony-Parkview-287813125306717/) and comment "Win the Day" on any of their posts to be entered into a drawing to win a Yeti "Win The Day" travel mug. Drawing held on Dec 10th.
Coach DJ and Professor G discuss the pyramid of a healthy life style, starting from state of mind.
Professor G and Coach DJ discuss how to get back into the gym and back into the swing of things when motivation is low or you haven't been in the gym in a while.
Professor G and Coach DJ chat with Steph Tennessen (@gr8rubb), a fellow crossfitter and fitness enthusiast who, as a massage therapist, has worked for multiple NFL teams. She owns and operates her own massage business where her client list includes NFL, NHL, and MLB players. And Coach DJ. Steph talks about her background, her inspiration, and walks through a simple and effective care regime for your feet!
Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals. Part 2.
Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals.