Pure Ambition Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dominic Fusco
A podcast for those looking to become the best version of themselves and reach their full potential. You will hear from industry experts exploring the topics of fitness, nutrition, mindset, entrepreneurship, and personal development so that you can adopt a growth mindset and begin to optimize all areas of your life. The goal of this show is to bring you relevant, relatable information that will serve you on your journey and provide you with the motivation, inspiration, and tools to be successful and live a fulfilled, impactful, and ambitious life.
After a lot of thought and prayer, I have decided to put the podcast on pause for the time being. I feel my energy being called to some other creative endeavors, and I have to trust in God and honor that call. This is not a goodbye, just a see you later.
Thank you to everyone who has been here for the past 200 episodes, your support means the world.
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Michelle Florez is a certified Transformational Coach for those devoted to a higher purpose—the soulful humans who have a deep desire in their hearts to serve others. She has developed a unique coaching style, weaving in the healing art of breathwork with transpersonal psychology.
In this epsiode, you will discover the transformative power of breathwork in processing trauma and accessing deeper states of consciousness, and learn various breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. You will also better under the significance of heart rate variability for overall well-being and performance, and hear about the impact of the subconscious mind on beliefs and behaviors while gaining practical tips for incorporating breathwork and inner stillness practices into your daily routine for holistic well-being and personal growth.
Key Points:
00:00:00 Deep deep dive meditation and growth. 00:03:21 How breathwork led to a spiritual awakening and career change. 00:07:02 Breathwork helps access unconscious mind, healing. 00:14:35 Techniques for total body relaxation. 00:18:39 How relationships impact heart rate variability levels. 00:22:11 What is HRV and why is it important? 00:26:08 Breath work benefits athletic performance. 00:30:04 The importance of training the respiratory system for optimal performance. 00:33:44 Best times to do breath work to recondition your mind. 00:37:36 Conscious mind vs. subconscious mind and why they matter. 00:41:16 How to use certain music to reprogram your mind and live a higher quality life. 00:49:16 Using the breath as a form of self care. 00:52:31 The surprising healing powers of the breath 54:20 Michelle’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Michelle:
https://www.michelleflorez.com/
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Gunther Klaus is a biomechanics specialist leading a respectful rebellion against the classic training models. He believes fitness is as unique to the individual as the structure they were born with, and that by training smarter, we can go harder.
Key Points:
00:00:00 How the foot affects the health of other areas of the body 00:08:04 Using breathing techniques and positioning to put the body in proper positions 00:16:11 The right way to warm up to enhance your workout 00:20:25 How to unlock your hips and get out of pain 00:23:41 The pros and cons of wearing and training in barefoot shoes 00:35:59 Using progressive overload with proper biomechanics training for peak performance 00:39:54 The secret to training hard AND having healthy joints 00:43:34 Why training more isn’t always the answer to improving performance 00:47:02 Balanced training for strength and endurance. 00:50:19 The 3 pillars for getting strong, improving endurance, and staying pain-free 00:54:06 Gunther’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Gunther:
https://guntherklaus.com/
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Scott Hatch is the Lead Pastor of ThriveAustin Vineyard Church. In this episode, he shares his incredible story of how he went from a being a meth addict and drug dealer to getting clean, surrendering his life to Jesus, and dedicating his life to ministry.
He has been the most impactful spiritual mentor I have ever had in my life and has walked with me on my faith journey since we met last July two weeks before I had a sudden cardiac arrest.
Scott is a testament to the love that God has for us and that it is never too late to fully commit your life to Christ.
Key Points:
- Doing drugs for the first time at age 14
- Getting hooked on crystal meth
- Dropping out of high school and becoming a drug dealer
- Getting arrested and hit with 3 class B felonies
- Life changing lessons learned in a hard core rehab facility
- How God revealed Himself to Scott
- Surrendering his life to Christ at age 20
- Going into Ministry, and then planting a church in Austin, Texas
- What it takes to have a marriage that pleases God
- How God takes care of us through difficult seasons
- How to seek God and find your identity in Him
- The true definition of success according to The Bible
- Everyday is an adventure when we are in tune with what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives
- Getting rid of the weak vision of Christianity
- Spirituality vs. Religion
- Overcoming the spiritual warfare in our world
- Scott and Dom’s powerful spiritual connection before Dom had cardiac arrest
- The first step toward having a relationship with Jesus
- Daily steps to developing a deeper connection and relationship with Christ
- Where to start when studying the bible
- Scott’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Website
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Ever feel like life is hitting you with right hooks to the face over and over again? Trust me, I know exactly how that feels. In today’s episode, I share the methods, strategies, and tactics I use to remain optimistic when things in life get difficult and take control of my emotions daily.
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Joey Schultz is a hybrid athlete and coach, and the CEO and founder of HRLVL.
Key Points:
- Dealing with burnout as an athlete, creator, and entrepreneur
- How making money through social media and content creation actually works
- Leveraging social media to build a business
- Living at home after college to save money and bet on himself
- Finding your identity when you stop doing the thing you’re known for
- Mental battles Joey has faced in his time as a creator
- Reshape your mindset to beat imposter syndrome
- The profound impact of having a relationship with God
- How to develop better leadership skills
- How to build discipline for creative work
- What it takes to launch a clothing company and how HRLVL was born
- Create products and services that stand out in saturated markets
- Using fitness as a means for personal growth in life
- Who is your Mt. Rushmore of most impactful people in your life?
- Joey’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Joey:
https://www.shophrlvl.com/
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HRLVL Instagram
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This is a voice memo I captured on my phone as I reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,341 ft.
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Connor Meekins is a Nutrition Coach and Founder of LionFit Lifestyle.
Key Points:
- How to use an all-or-nothing mindset to your advantage
- The profound impact that placing his identity in Jesus has had on his life
- How the music you listen to conditions your subconscious mind
- Connor’s powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit and how it shifted the trajectory of his life
- How to stop living in fear and start taking action
- Transitioning out of corporate America into entrepreneurship
- Having $15,000 stolen from him right before launching his business
- How Connor scaled his nutrition coaching business
- Why failure is necessary on the personal growth journey
- Pursuing his dream of training professional athletes
- Training for the CrossFit Games
- Breaking free of orthorexia
- Potential dangers of training hard on a keto diet
- Building physical and spiritual fitness
- Connor’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Connor:
LionFit Website
YouTube
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Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C. is a Chiropractor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Powerlifter and founder of both Pre-Script and RX'D RADIO. Jordan currently works with teams, companies and individuals all over the world, lecturing, coaching and consulting on applied biomechanics, sports performance, and injury risk management.
Key Points:
- How Jordan got so JACKED
- Transitioning from hockey to competitive power lifting
- The secrets behind his training company Pre-Script’s success
- Myths about the dangers of chiropractic work
- The ugly truth about the longevity market that nobody’s talking about
- Why optimizing everything is ruining your quality of life
- How to avoid living a life of regret
- The truth about work-life balance
- Why it’s OK to just be OK at something
- How to find your ‘Ikigai’ to live a higher quality life
- What journey believes to be the meaning of life
- How to stop being lazy and start living up to your potential
- The formula for reaching the goals you set for yourself
- Jordan’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Jordan:
themuscledoc.com
RX’d Radio on Apple
RX’d Radio on Spotify
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Should You Be Counting Calories and Macros?
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Maddie Miles is a Board-certified clinical herbalist, IHP, and the Founder of Peace Love Hormones. She is on a mission to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and alternative therapies, advocating for a balanced approach that honors both science and nature.
In this conversation, Maddie shares what men and women can to optimize their hormone health naturally through lifestyle, nutrition, and herbalism.
Key Points:
- Maddie’s health struggles growing up
- How she overcame her eating disorder
- Why obsessing over your health will ruin your quality of life
- Why she stopped being plant-based after six years and started eating animal products
- The dangers of sticking with one diet for too long
- Lifestyle factors that play the biggest role in hormone health
- 5 simple things you can do today to improve your overall health and wellbeing
- The incredible health benefits of herbal medicine
- The different roles that testosterone and estrogen play in men's and women’s health
- Natural ways for men to boost testosterone
- Downsides of intermittent fasting for men’s health
- The importance of prioritizing your prostate health
- The best herbs can take to improve their overall health
- Things men and women can do to improve fertility
- Why you need to support your liver and how to do it properly
- Maddie’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Maddie:
Website
Maddie’s Instagram
TikTok
Peace Love Hormones Podcast on Apple
Peace Love Hormones Podcast on Spotify
YouTube
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Steps I’ve Taken to Fix My Metabolism.
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Sal Di Stefano is a co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information, and author of The Resistance Training Revolution. He has over 20+ years of personal training experience and has helped thousands of people achieve thriving health.
Key Points:
- Raw fitness truths learned through 20+ years of personal training
- How MindPump became the #1 fitness and entertainment podcast
- Why training full body 3 days per week may be the best overall split
- How to send more muscle building signals to your body with less training
- Tips to recover faster and see more adaptations
- Sal’s inspiration for writing “The Resistance Training Revolution”
- Why resistance training is better than cardio for health and longevity
- What your metabolism is and how to optimize metabolic health
- Why you want a fast metabolism and how to speed yours up
- The main problem driving obesity
- Importance of eating a high-protein diet
- When the right time is to go into a calorie deficit (lose body fat)
- The importance of having a ‘why’ with your health and how to make a healthy lifestyle sustainable
- Unique instances when having unhealthy food and drinks could actually benefit your health
- The truth about red meat and saturated fat
- Health benefits of raw dairy
- The profound impact that finding God has had on Sal’s life
- Sal’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Sal:
Mindpumpmedia.com
Sal’s Instagram
MindPump Instagram
YouTube
MindPump on Spotify
MindPump on Apple
TikTok
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In this episode, I open up about the unhealthy relationship I’ve had with fitness in the past, how I’ve healed it, and how you can do the same if you can relate.
Danny Miranda is on a mission to elevate the collective consciousness of the human race. He is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast, a top 1% podcast that has featured guests such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Andy Frisella, Chris Williamson, Robert Greene, and many others.
In this conversation Danny and I discuss the transformative power of meditation and the role it has played in Danny’s life, the importance of letting go of past traumas and beliefs to embrace a higher version of oneself, coming to know God, cultivating deeper connections with oneself and others, and harnessing the transformative power of love.
Key Points:
- Tips to be more a more present person
- How meditation changed Danny’s life
- Gary Vee calling Danny’s mom in high school
- Changing the definition of what success truly looks like
- Elevating your consciousness to experience more love and humility
- Letting go of old trauma and beliefs to transcend into a higher version of yourself
- Why moving to a new city is so beneficial for personal growth
- Developing a better relationship with money
- Finding your purpose and ‘why’ in life
- Developing a deeper connection and relationship with God
- What love is and the importance of giving and receiving it
- How running has helped amplify Danny’s human experience
- Danny’s definition of Pure Ambition
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YouTube
Podcast on Spotify
Podcast on Apple
TikTok
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In this episode, we explore the relationship between nutrition for health and performance. Performance does not just mean what an athlete does to stay in top shape; it’s for everyone in their everyday lives. I share my own journey from crash dieting, which wreaked havoc on my hormones and left me constantly fatigued, to discovering the importance of nourishing my body properly.
Through the years I have learned the detrimental effects of under eating and the significance of maintaining a healthy weight and hormone balance. By prioritizing proper nutrition, I was able to restore my hormone function, boost my performance, and enhance my overall quality of life.
Prioritize nourishment over restriction, and you will notice a profound impact on long-term health and vitality.
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Matt Johnson is an Ultra-endurance athlete, coach, and content creator. In this episode, he shares how he went from a career in the military where his life was spiraling to finding endurance sports and finding purpose. He also talks about how he became a full-time creator and coach and how he is using his platform to inspire others to do hard things and uncover the greatness they hold within them.
Key Points:
- The struggle to fully open up on social media
- The business of being a full-time content creator
- Find your polar bear on the unicycle: what makes you unique and stand out among the rest
- Creating content that inspires others to uncover what they are truly capable of
- Training and completing the Leadville 100 after a DNF in 2022
- Chasing the process, not the reward
- The impact David Goggins’ book “Can’t Hurt Me” has had on Matt’s life and personal growth journey
- Mental struggles that come from being a high-level ultramarathon runner
- Running a 100-mile race on a broken leg
- Using a “less is more” approach in training for enjoyment and sustainability in fitness
- What Matt is doing to stay healthy and prevent new injuries
- Learning to find the off-switch
- Training for Leadman in June 2023
- Running across Texas in October 2024
- Matt’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Matt:
TikTok
Work with Matt
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How I made it to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Jeremy Miller is an athlete, content creator, host of The Jeremy Miller Podcast, and co-founder of Switchback. In this episode, Jeremy and I delve into his journey to becoming a full-time content creator after opting not to go to law school and how following his curiosity and passions coupled with hard work has helped him create a life that fulfills him and allows him to positively impact the lives of others.
Key Points:
- Where his journey as a content creator began and how it has evolved
- Life lessons learned from playing 20 years of hockey
- Using athletics and social media to positively impact others
- Balancing athletics, content creation, coaching, and operating a business
- How to make money with brand deals
- Dealing with negativity and hate online
- Keys to staying healthy as a runner
- Benefits of strength training for performance and longevity in running
- A day in the life with Jeremy
- Pros and cons of running fasted
- Deadlifting 500 lbs and running a sub-5-minute mile
- Jeremy’s diet to stay healthy and perform his best
- Choosing which races and challenges to compete in in 2024
- Bro science behind why shower thoughts are so powerful
- Jeremy’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Chase Chewning is a Health coach turned podcaster, interviewing industry leaders in fitness nutrition, and mindset. He is the Founder of Operation Podcast and host of Ever Forward Radio where his top 0.5% podcast has received more than 3 million downloads.
Chase has been my mentor for going on 3 years at this point and has guided me through some of the hardest situations and roadblocks in my life and has helped me tap into what my purpose is in this life, learn how to articulate it, and share it with the world, and build physical, mental, and emotional resilience.
He is one of the most inspirational people I know, and his story of going from a US Army Sergeant to a health entrepreneur and podcast host will ignite a fire in you to pursue whatever calling is on your heart.
Key Points:
- Why I decided to work with Chase as my mentor
- Chase’s journey to full-time podcaster and entrepreneur
- Enlisting in the Army out of high school
- Using his unique gift of service both in and out of the military
- Living a life that fulfills you vs. one that others want you to live
- The journey to a higher version of yourself is a choice
- Taking care of your internal and external health
- Improve your biometrics by spending time outdoors and with friends and family
- Benefits of fitness wearables to get feedback on your health
- Living a life of integrity
- How to develop deeper connections and relationships
- Leadership Lessons Learned from the Army
- Surrendering to the pursuit and tapping into a higher version of yourself
- Chase’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Dom Cianciotto embodies what it means to be resilient. He underwent open heart surgery at age 33 in 2023 and is now training to run his first marathon. Dom is a mentality and breathwork expert who teaches others to learn to adapt to stress & build Resilience. He is also the Director of Community + Experiences at Plunge.
In this episode, Dom and I get vulnerable about the struggles we have both faced mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally after suffering cardiac episodes. Dom also opens up about his past in the entertainment space and how he went from throwing ragers for some of the world's top musical artists to starting his own experiential wellness company and ultimately landing a job with Plunge.
This is a powerful episode that will change the way you view hardship and develop the mindset of resiliency and the ability to overcome any challenge life throws your way.
Key Points:
- Leaving Montana and moving to NYC to pursue arts, entertainment, and food
- Benefits of cacao for heart health
- Making wellness fun and accessible to others
- Transitioning out of partying with musicians to the world of health and wellness
- Overcoming depression by cutting out alcohol and partying
- Giving yourself permission to explore and find what you are passionate about
- Failing twice at building a supplement company
- Why you need to pump out high volume early on to get your thing seen and recognized
- Working in your business vs. on your business
- The dangers of saying “yes” to too many things
- The power of presence
- Tapping into a higher version of ourselves through stillness
- Rebuilding his body after having open-heart surgery
- Running a mile 31 days post-op
- Remaining grateful during the darkest hours
- Knowing when to go fast and when to slow down
- Signals to look for to avoid burning yourself out
- Cold plunging and lifting weights after heart surgery
- Dom’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Is your relationship with pain keeping you from feeling relief?
Vinny Crispino, founder of Pain Academy, joins the show and shares valuable insights derived from his transformative journey from overcoming a grueling back injury along with battling addiction during recovery and how it led him on the path to helping people get out of chronic pain.
Vinny also sheds light on the critical aspect of changing one's relationship with pain to facilitate quicker healing. The discussion extends to injury-proofing the body for running, with insights into optimal fueling for performance and recovery.
The episode wraps with a deep dive into the methods that have proven effective in helping thousands liberate themselves from chronic pain through the innovative approach of Pain Academy.
Key Points:
- Going from an All-American swimmer to pursuing a career as a pro-Surfer
- Suffering a fractured T12 vertebrae and multiple herniations in his back while surfing
- Dealing with addiction to narcotics while recovering from the injury
- What to do when you hit rock bottom
- Maxing out credit cards to fund his recovery and still not seeing results
- Going back to school to learn how to heal his injuries
- Divine intervention led him to the person who would heal him
- How downregulation of the nervous system expedites the healing process
- Biggest mistake that people in corrective exercise make
- How to communicate better with your central nervous system for incredible results
- Changing your relationship with pain can help you heal quicker
- Learning to injury-proof his body after getting into running
- How to fuel for performance and recovery in running
- Overcoming mental, physical, and emotional hurdles to finish a 50-mile race
- How Pain Academy was born and their methods that have helped thousands of people get out of pain
- Vinny’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Heber Cannon is a Filmmaker, Fitness YouTuber, and one of “The Buttery Bros." The Buttery Bros have produced and directed five of the world's leading fitness documentaries, have outpaced some world-leading athletes, and have had a front-row seat for the meteoric rise of the global fitness phenomenon, CrossFit.
The Buttery Bros have become well-known for their entertaining and insightful coverage of various CrossFit events, competitions, and behind-the-scenes moments with top athletes in the fitness community.
Heber has a passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, inspiring and entertaining others through his content, and creating “all butter, all the time.”
In this conversation, we dive deeper into how he landed a job at CrossFit only to be let go, the truth of what life as a full-time creator looks like, how he balances a busy work schedule with family life, and much more.
Key Points:
- Growing up in the Mormon LDS Church and how it has shaped him in his life
- The pros and cons of living a completely sober life
- How the Buttery Bros got started on YouTube
- Why the Bros were let go by CrossFit
- How to stay creative when your back is against the wall
- Moving his family into his parent's basement in his 30s to keep a dream alive
- A surefire way to develop more confidence
- How to separate yourself in a saturated market like fitness
- Why CrossFit is the most optimal way to train
- How he has developed stronger relationships with his wife and sons while running his businesses
- Knowing when to prioritize different areas of your life over others at certain times
- The concept of “Dude Days” with his sons
- What goes into the creation process for a Buttery Bros video
- Creating short-form vs. long-form videos
- Dream video projects if money wasn’t an issue
- Heber’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Is it possible to balance a healthy lifestyle while drinking alcohol?
On today’s episode I am joined by Jack Espy, Founder and CEO of Spirited Hive, a better-for-you craft cocktail brand lightly sweetened with organic honey and all-natural ingredients.
Jack started mixing cocktails for his friends during the pandemic. They quickly became a hit in his circle of friends, inspiring him to share his unique recipes with the world and start a canned cocktail company at age 23 rather than pursuing a career in real estate.
Throughout the conversation, Jack explains how he can balance living a healthy lifestyle, keeping his health and wellness at the forefront of his priorities, enjoying some drinks with friends, and not letting that throw him off track from achieving his goals.
Key Points:
- Marketing a lifestyle vs. pushing to sell a product
- Why Jack decided to start a better-for-you canned cocktail company out of college
- Becoming the official canned cocktail sponsor of all Nashville professional sports teams
- What goes into building and launching a brand from scratch
- Learning to structure a day and optimize as an entrepreneur
- Raising Money: Angels vs. Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Can alcohol be part of a healthy lifestyle?
- How to maintain a healthy balance between prioritizing your health and enjoying alcohol
- Learning to balance fitness with work and daily obligations
- Collaboration over competition to grow in health, business, and life
- Day in the life as a Founder and CEO
- 4 non-negotiables for better health and more happiness
- Overcoming fear of failure as an entrepreneur
- Shocking health benefits of honey
- Jack’s definition of Pure Ambition
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In this solo episode, I talk about the biggest challenge I've faced as an entrepreneur, how I'm dealing with it, and the simple steps you can take to avoid facing the same hurdle.
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The medical industrial complex profits from you being sick and then treating your illness with expensive drugs and costly medical procedures.
Healthcare in the US is a mess; however, today’s guest has the solution we’ve been looking for that won’t leave us pouring thousands of dollars each year.
Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowHealth, a platform & community that empowers you with a crowdfunding tool and a wealth of resources to efficiently manage your healthcare costs.
In this episode, Andy and I delve into how and why our country's approach to healthcare took a nose dive in the 1970s and the reasons it has become a broken system. We also discuss how CrowdHealth provides affordable, easy-to-use healthcare tools that equip people to live delightfully uninsured.
Key Points:
- The inspiration to start a crowdfunded way to pay for healthcare
- How CrowdHealth works to save you money on healthcare
- Fund humans, not health insurance
- Why the healthcare system took a nosedive in the 1970’s
- Incentivizing people to stay healthy
- Health requirements to join CrowdHealth
- Live hard, die fast
- How deductibles, premiums, and co-pays work and what to look out for
- How CrowdHealth negotiates hospital bills for community members
- Benefits of using Bitcoin to pay for health care bills
- Long-term health benefits of a keto diet
- Setting up non-negotiables in life to help you thrive
- Structuring your day in a way that fills your cup
- How faith has helped guide him as an entrepreneur
- Figuring out what your skill is and glorifying God through it
- Andy’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Today we are exploring the concept of "Stop Trying and Start Training." This is something my Pastor and spiritual mentor preached about and in this episode, we delve into the power of intentional training for gains in fitness, faith, relationships, business, and life. Whether it’s with your fitness routine, building spiritual resilience, mastering relationships, advancing your career, or optimizing life, true progress lies in consistent intentional training.
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Natasha Van Der Merwe is a long-time endurance coach and professional triathlete from 2010 to 2023. Since 2009, Natasha has coached hundreds of athletes both online and in person covering all aspects of the sport as well as how to fuel for training and race day demands.
She coaches multiple Professional Triathletes, most notably, 2 x Ironman Champion, Alice Alberts, and has worked with multiple well-known CEOs and Personalities like Nick Bare, Steve Weatherford, Phil Daru, Bobby Dautrich, Bubbie Golf, Devon Levesque, Matt Jansen, Domenic Iacovone, and Jimmy Decicco.
In this conversation, we explore her journey, from learning to find happiness with less to lessons from humble beginnings. Natasha discusses the role of faith in her leadership, her shift from pro triathlete to coaching, and the sacrifices for excellence. Natasha emphasizes self-investment for greatness, mental strength in athletes, and the critical role that faith has and continues to play in her life as she strives to leave a lasting impact.
Key Points:
- Learning to live and be happy with less
- Lessons learned from humble beginnings
- Keeping God at the center of her life as a leader
- Giving up being a professional triathlete to go all-in on her coaching business
- Coaching Nick Bare to an Ironman
- The sacrifices required to become the best
- Funding her professional Ironman career by starting a bike transport company
- How much it costs to do an Ironman
- Invest in yourself if you truly want to become great
- How to build mental strength as an athlete
- Fueling strategies to optimize performance and recovery and mistakes to avoid
- Why you MUST do strength training and plyometrics as a triathlete
- Peak Ironman training schedule
- How to maintain healthy hormones as an endurance athlete
- Natasha’s Day in the Life
- How faith has made her a better mom, coach, wife, and community builder
- Natasha’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Do you ever feel restricted or held back? Maybe it's taking action on pursuing a health goal, starting a business, or moving to a new city. I have struggled with it myself.
In this solo episode, I dive into how I have broken free from this resistance by giving myself permission to live freely and without judgement, and silence that voice in your head that's telling you to stop.
Give yourself permission. Keep going.
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Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, co-founder the health education company Sapien, Founder of The Sapien Center in Austin, TX, and an international speaker. He also works to spread awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his company Nose to Tail.
He shares how personal loss triggered a dietary overhaul, propelling his mission to debunk nutritional misconceptions. Unveiling the hidden prevalence of pre-diabetes, his documentary "Food Lies" exposes the flawed food pyramid's impact on health. Sanders champions animal-based nutrition, challenging the 'calories in, calories out' myth and advocating for equitable access to quality foods while emphasizing the crucial role of community in fostering well-being.
His vision extends to embracing a "Sapien" lifestyle that frees individuals from the trappings of a consumer-driven society, fostering a renewed emphasis on connection and well-being.
Key Points:
- Losing his parents was a wake-up call to clean up his diet
- 80% of people with pre-diabetes have no idea
- Dedicating his life to uncovering the lies we have been told about nutrition
- Why the food pyramid is broken and how it has negatively affected human health
- The inspiration behind his documentary “Food Lies”
- Why animal nutrition is more optimal for humans than plants
- What diets look like for the healthiest humans on earth
- Calories in calories out is BS for optimal health and fat loss
- Red meat vs. lean meat vs. plant proteins
- Do carbs make make us fat?
- The solution to getting people off processed foods
- How to make high-quality animal products available to all
- Bringing back “the third place” in society
- The powerful effect that community has on health and longevity
- Becoming a “Sapien”
- Breaking free of the rat race and consumer-driven society
- Brian’s definition of Pure Ambition
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In this episode, I share the goal-setting framework I use to set my goals for 2024 and develop daily systems to help me stay consistent and achieve these goals.
This is a framework that I learned about from my friend Sahil Bloom in his newsletter and helped me develop ambitious goals, yet also be confident that I can achieve them because of the daily systems that I have put into place.
I hope this helps you as well!
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Join former NFL safety Andrew Sendejo on an insightful journey from undrafted rookie to 12-year league veteran. In this episode, he unveils the grit and determination it took to carve a successful career, sharing experiences from playing in the United Football League, overcoming injuries, and finding an edge over more naturally talented players.
Andrew delves into his latest venture—BrainTree Nutrition, a brain health supplement company aimed at preserving cognitive function. He sheds light on specific supplements for performance, their optimal timing, and the intricate balance between health and peak performance. Moreover, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at an NFL offseason, the evolving landscape of player safety in football, and the pivotal role of nutrition in an athlete's optimization.
Key Points:
- Going from undrafted to a 12-year veteran in the league
- Experience playing in the United Football League
- How he recovered from injuries while playing in the NFL
- Starting a brain health supplement company to enhance and preserve cognitive function
- Supplements Andrew took to improve performance and recovery
- When to know the right time to take supplements
- Gaining an edge over players who had more talent
- What an off-season looks like for an NFL player
- The role nutrition plays in optimizing performance and recovery
- How football is evolving to protect against head trauma in players
- Health vs. performance
- Andrew’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Tom Paladino is a global leader in bioenergetic wellness and the Founder of Scalar Light. His life mission is to improve the human condition with quantum technology.
Tom delves into the transformative power of quantum healing, envisioning a world free from illness through non-traditional scientific approaches. His insights extend to non-physical science's role in unlocking Earth's untapped energy, touching upon the profound impact of scalar energy on mental health and its potential to eradicate viruses.
He explains quantum nutrition, offers unconventional means to enhance human health, and shares practical advice on harnessing and receiving scalar energy to enrich individual lives and contribute positively to the world.
Key Points:
- An introduction to scalar energy
- Harnessing the energy of the sun and the stars
- The difference between solar and scalar energy
- Using quantum healing to cure the world of sickness and disease
- Non-physical science as a way to tap into the earth’s free energy
- The positive impact of scalar energy on mental health
- Using photographs to eradicate viruses through a scalar energy force field
- Improving the health of the human population through quantum nutrition
- The doorway to sound mental health in the future
- Science vs. spirituality: can they coexist?
- How to distribute and receive more scalar energy to improve your life and the world as a whole
- The difference between spirituality and religion
- Tom’s definition of Pure Ambition
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In this episode, I share how I put on 10 lbs of muscle over two-months after recovering from a cardiac arrest.
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Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian with a naturopathic background and a contagious passion for using nutrients and food as the foundation of treatment protocols and programs. She is the author of the international best seller The Anti-Anxiety Diet, as well as The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook, and Naturally Nourished: Food-As-Medicine for Optimal Health. Ali also hosts the Naturally Nourished podcast and YouTube channel.
She is a wealth of knowledge and has helped thousands of people radically improve their health through her food-as-medicine approach and by providing countless resources, educational pieces, and protocols.
In this incredible conversation, Ali and I dive into what “food as medicine” truly means and how we can apply it to our lives to start thriving.
Key Points:
- Nourishing the body with food as medicine
- God food vs. man-made food
- Why we should be eating seasonally
- Easy ways to get more nutrients in our diets
- Some of Ali’s favorite seasonal recipes
- Leveraging nutritional timing to optimize energy levels
- The role that stress plays on digestion and nutrient absorption
- What is inflammation and how to properly manage it
- Protocols for reducing inflammation
- Using a ketogenic diet to combat colds and flu
- Mistakes to avoid when doing keto
- Why bone broth is the best food to heal from illness
- Best and worst foods to eat when fighting an illness
- Fasting 101: when and how to do it based on your circumstances and physiology
- The anti-anxiety diet
- Is it better to eat a big meal in the morning and eat lighter throughout the day?
Support and connect with Ali:
Ali’s Website
YouTube
Naturally Nourished Podcast
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Today, let's shift our perspective on insecurities—they're not obstacles but hidden keys to personal growth and purpose. Embracing these vulnerabilities leads to self-discovery, uncovering strengths and passions that drive us out of comfort zones and catalyze growth. Overcoming these struggles builds resilience and empathy, shaping a path towards a more fulfilling life.
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Shawn Baker M.D. is the Co-Founder of Revero, world leading authority on treating disease with medical nutritional therapy, orthopedic surgeon, Amazon best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet, world champion athlete, international speaker, and podcast host.
Before his work in health and nutrition, he was a medical doctor who served as a combat trauma surgeon and chief of orthopedics while deployed to Afghanistan with the United States Air Force. His focus in recent years has been on using nutrition as a tool for health, performance, and overall well-being. Through his Carnivore Training System and private consulting work, he has inspired countless thousands of others to challenge a highly flawed nutritional paradigm and opt for a carnivorous lifestyle instead.
In this conversation, Dr. Baker shares his journey with the carnivore diet, how he has helped thousands of individuals reverse chronic disease without medication, and how he is revolutionizing the healthcare system.
Key Points:
- Biggest myths we’ve been told about health
- Why the healthcare system in the US is broken
- Going from an orthopedic surgeon to creating Revero
- Playing professional rugby and going into the armed forces
- Helping patients avoid surgery through diet and lifestyle changes
- The history of the Carnivore Diet
- How Dr. Baker has used the carnivore diet to have thriving health
- Why saturated fats and red meat have been demonized
- What should we be feeding kids for long-term health
- The role that food plays in the mental health of children
- A day of eating for Dr. Baker
- The environmental impact of eating meat vs. eating plants
- How we can fix the food waste problem we have created
- Grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef for optimal health
- How to get rid of the cravings for processed foods
- Revolutionizing the healthcare system
- Dr. Baker’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Revero.com
YouTube
TikTok
Buy The Carnivore Diet Book
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In this podcast episode, I open up about my biggest fear: regret. I'll talk about how I've turned this fear into something positive, using it to push myself to make the most of every moment in life. Join me as we explore how facing regret head-on can actually motivate us to grab opportunities and learn valuable lessons along the way.
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Paola Telfer is an avid explorer of neuroscience, consciousness development, and peak states. She is the CEO and Founder of Sens.ai. To feel their best and live their best life, people must train their brains and control their state. Sens.ai provides the technology and training people need to make it happen, faster.
In this episode, Paola delved into the world of neurotechnology, exploring its potential impact on human life. Drawing a line between brain health and mental health, she advocated for reprogramming thought patterns to serve us positively. Highlighting meditation's consistent practice for improved mental well-being, Paola stressed the importance of mental flexibility and hinted at AI's role in revolutionizing education and healthcare.
The conversation wrapped up with practical advice on maximizing brain potential, mastering attention, and reconnecting with our innate selves to uncover purpose and fulfillment.
Key Points:
- Discovering neurotechnology and the benefits it could have on humans
- What neurotechnology is and why Paola is so passionate about it
- How to master your brainwaves so that you can control your state of consciousness
- Using frequencies to tap into different brain states
- The 5 brainwave states and how to know when and how to tap into them
- Brain health vs. mental health
- How to reprogram our brains to have our thoughts work for us, not against us
- The positive brain and mental health effects of consistent meditation
- Building mental flexibility
- Using AI to change the future of education for the better
- The role that AI will play in the future of our health
- 3 ways to get the most out of your brain
- How to take control of your attention
- Getting back to our natural state to find purpose, meaning, and fulfillment
- Paola’s definition of Pure Ambition
Support and Connect with Paola:
Sens.ai
Sens.ai Instagram
Paola’s Instagram
Paola’s LinkedIn
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Join the Pure Ambition Community: Upspace App
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In this episode I share an update on my health 4 months post-cardiac arrest, as well as when I will be able to run again and what my plan is with it moving forward.
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Chris Putsch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Upspace, an app dedicated to boosting the health, happiness, and love of the human race by making healthy a lifestyle.
In this episode, Chris shares his incredible journey from leaving a job in corporate benefits to founding a health and wellness app. We explore his motivations behind this shift and his vision for sparking a cultural movement toward reclaiming human health.
Chris shares his personal experience with Type 1 diabetes and what it has taught him and health and well-being, discusses balancing business endeavors with family life, and offers valuable insights on effective leadership.
Key Points:
- Leaving his full-time job in corporate benefits to build Upspace
- How the idea for Upspace came about during the pandemic
- Taking a risk and betting on himself while still caring for his wife and kids
- Having faith that through hard work and commitment, things will work out
- Getting diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at age 17
- Adopting a diet for health and longevity with diabetes
- The role that exercise plays in regulating blood sugar levels
- Balancing building a business with raising a family
- Overcoming the adversity that comes with entrepreneurship
- What to look for in people when hiring a team
- How to become a better leader
- Creating a cultural movement to boost the health, happiness, and love of the human race
- How the Upspace app is helping bring people together and take back their health
- Fighting against the evil forces that don’t have our best interest in mind
- Chris’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Chris:
Download the Upspace app
Chris’s Instagram
Chris’s LinkedIn
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In this captivating conversation, Kim Clark and Caitlyn Miller join the show live at Boulderthon as we explore the secrets to long-lasting success in running, where Kim's seasoned wisdom meets Caitlyn's entrepreneurial flair. Kim's insights into the endurance journey and Caitlyn's ability to thrive in multiple businesses while remaining dedicated to running offer a wealth of inspiration.
Discover how these two powerhouse individuals have harnessed social media to build thriving businesses while staying committed to their running goals. They reveal the delicate balance between entrepreneurship and athleticism, sharing invaluable lessons on adaptability, resilience, and continual self-improvement amidst life's chaos. Tune in for an invigorating discussion that illuminates the paths to success in both running and entrepreneurship, leaving you inspired to chase your dreams with unwavering determination.
Key Points:
- Kim’s journey of going from a 6:08 to a 3:11 marathon
- Growing thriving businesses through social media
- The overlap between running and content creation
- Creating healthy habits around running and social media
- Keys to longevity in running and how to stay injury-free
- How short-speed work can enhance your marathon performance
- A practical approach to nutrition for runners
- Caitlyn’s journey to running a sub-3 hour marathon in Boston
- Strategies to boost your confidence as a runner
- Tips for structuring a training plan to help you crush your next race
- Knowing when to take a break from running to prioritize overall health and wellbeing
- The importance of strength training for runners and how to properly implement it
- Top books for runners looking to improve their physical and mental performance
- How to build a strong mindset to become a better runner
- Use setbacks as fuel to propel you into a better version of yourself
- Pros and cons of running a business on social media
- Kim and Caitlyn’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Kim’s Instagram
Connect with and support Caitlyn:
Caitlyn’s Instagram
Caitlyn’s TikTok
Other Links + Coaching
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Dr. Sean Pastuch is the CEO and Founder of Active Life, an organization bridging the gap between fitness and healthcare. He and his team are empowering people to live life on their own terms without compromising their values, vision, and pursuits. Through education, exercise, and mentorship Sean has been able to help thousands of people take back their health.
In this episode, Dr. Sean breaks down why we need to change our relationship with pain in order to heal, how to change the story we’re telling ourselves that is holding us back from our full potential, and the keys to building a resilient mind and body in order to live an empowered life.
Key Points:
- Uncovering and fixing flaws in the fitness industry
- Empowering others to take control of their health
- Creating a company that is adjacent to fitness and healthcare
- Helping people through education, exercise, and mentorship
- How to find the right help without wasting time and money
- Crafting a lifestyle that serves the kind of life you want to live
- Fixing your relationship with pain to heal it for good
- When to rest vs. when to push through pain
- Developing the mental strength required to build a strong body
- Change the story you’re telling yourself to take control of your thoughts
- Building mental and physical resilience through hard times
- The importance of putting yourself first
- Sean’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with Sean:
Sean’s Instagram
Sean’s LinkedIn
Active Life Website
Active Life Podcast
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If you’re human, you experience feelings of anxiety. Rather than letting anxiety control your life, use these 5 anxiety-busting techniques to declutter your mind so that you can show up as the best version of yourself every single day.
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Nate Checketts is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rhone, a premium men's performance lifestyle company. In addition to Rhone, Nate also serves as Chairman of the Board of Beyond Type 1, a non-profit dedicated to the community of those with Type 1 Diabetes.
In this episode, Nate and I discuss why searching for balance in life is a losing game and why we should be seeking harmony to align all areas of our lives. We also dive into why Nate left his job at the NFL to build a brand that matters, how to build resilience through tough times, and how faith has transformed him into the leader he is today.
Key Points:
- What Nate learned from almost losing his son
- Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith
- How Rhone was able to thrive through the pandemic
- Finding ways to stand out in a competitive market
- What separates successful people from everyone else
- Why Nate left his job at the NFL
- Building a brand that matters
- The profound meaning behind Rhone’s iconic logo
- Investing in men’s mental health
- Empowering the next generation of male leaders
- Why we should stop searching for balance in our lives
- Pursue harmony to find more fulfillment in life
- Nate’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Shop Rhone
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We are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro this February, and we want YOU to join us! This is a bucket list item for me, as I'm sure it is for many of you as well.
I have teamed up with an organization called Selfless Solutions to put together this expedition titled "Climb For Kids" where the proceeds raised by each climber will go to building schools and providing resources for children in Tanzania.
My good friend Pat Irwin, who was the first guest on the show back in 2020, started this organization after having a life-changing experience in Tanzania. He now lives there full-time and is doing incredible work in the community.
If you are interested in coming on this once-in-a-lifetime trip, please submit your information at the link below and we will reach out with more details.
We can change the lives of hundreds of kids with this trip. I hope you will join us!
Submit info here: https://www.kaributenatours.com/
Info on Selfless Solutions: https://selflesssolutions.org/
Zach Pogrob is a writer, creator, and entrepreneur empowering people to follow their obsessions. Through four years of consistent writing, Zach has built a community of ambitious individuals, amassed over 2 million followers across social media platforms, and continues to build a cultural movement centered around obsession and pursuing the thing that keeps you up at night. He believes that if we can cultivate a society where everyone is not afraid to lean in and go all in, our society will flourish.
Key Points:
- What it takes to become an author
- The story behind “Obsession”
- Are sports a waste of time if you’re not going pro?
- Rediscover identity after playing a sport
- Creative benefits of training hard
- How to come up with more creative ideas naturally
- Why balance could holding us back from achieving greatness
- Overstimulation is ruining our ability to be creative
- How Zach gained over 1 million followers on social media in a year
- Betting on himself and going all in
- Don’t apologize for striving to be the best at something
- The secret to building a strong community
- Three Acts of Obsession
- What we can learn from Steve Jobs, Arnold, and Walt Disney on how to achieve greatness
- How to build and foster a strong community
- Making ‘obsession’ a mainstream part of culture
- Zach’s definition of “Pure Ambition”
Connect with and Support Zach:
TikTok
Zach’s Newsletter
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In today's episode I discuss what it means to live with less and why I believe it is crucial in order to live a life filled with better health, wealth, and happiness.
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Shervin Shaikh is a YouTuber and creator in the health and wellness niche who shares stories of experiments to find balance & happiness in life. His motto is Feel Better, Sleep Better, Live Better, and creates videos to educate others on how to do just that.
In this conversation, Shervin shares his story on why he left his high-paying salary as an engineer to travel, which led to him becoming a yoga instructor, discovering his passion for health optimization, and hustling his way to becoming a full-time creator.
Key Points:
- Leaving a 6-figure engineering job to pursue life as a creator
- Turning a passion for health optimization into a creative niche
- Why immigrant families don’t favor entrepreneurship
- Moving back in with his parents to afford to chase his dream
- How full-time creators make money
- Balancing the volatility of revenue from YouTube
- The importance of hiring a team and delegating
- Pros and Cons of caffeine and how to use it to your advantage
- What it actually means to “optimize your health”
- Setting “forever goals” to make health and wellness sustainable
- Living in “The Content Closet” with 2 other creators
- Top products to use to achieve your health and fitness goals
- Creating short-form vs. long-form content
- Mt. Rushmore of creators Shervin looks up to
- Shervin's definition of Pure Ambition
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Shervin’s YouTube Channel
Shervin’s Instagram
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This is my simple weekly goal setting strategy to help me set an intention, maintain a focus, and make progress in my health, profession, relationships, and spirituality.
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Dominic Schlueter is the Founder and CEO of The Running Effect, a media company that strives to bring greater storytelling to the sport of running. Through the inspirational stories of his guests, Dominic hopes to inspire the world to turn their "what ifs?" into realities.
The Running Effect Podcast has been ranked as low as #15 on Spotify's Charts for "Top Sports Podcasts in the US," surpassing shows like ESPN's First Take in the process. Dominic is the youngest individual in history to make it on Spotify's Podcast Charts. Due to these accomplishments, he was featured by Business Insider. Having only made $300 from The Running Effect in 2022, Dominic is on track to make nearly six figures in revenue in 2023 after deciding to skip college and go all-in on his dream.
Key Points:
- Starting a podcast at age 15
- Breaking the Top-50 on Spotify’s Sports Podcasts
- Leveraging being home-schooled to work on his passion
- Pros and cons of homeschooling
- Why the education system is failing and how we can fix it
- Choosing not to go to college and go all in on the podcast
- Making $300 in 2023 to signing 5-figure deals in 2023
- Principles to follow while pursuing greatness
- Trusting in God to open up doors and opportunities
- Day-in-the-life of an 18-year old entrepreneur
- Turning “what ifs” into realities
- Turning hardships into fuel for growth
- Dominic’s definition of Pure Ambition
Connect with and Support Dominic:
The Running Effect on Spotify
The Running Effect on Apple
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Have you ever heard the saying you are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with? Today, I share who my five dream neighbors would be and why.
Who would your five dream neighbors be?
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Harry Gray is the Co-Host of The Meat Mafia Podcast and Co-Founder of Noble Origins.
Key Points:
- An introduction to an animal-based diet and the benefits of it
- The difference between food in Europe vs. United States
- Leaving corporate America to start a business around health and wellness
- Biggest problems in the US health and food systems and how to address them
- What regenerative farming is and why it is important
- Why fake meat is NOT the answer to reversing climate change
- Fixing the food waste problem
- Writing threads on Twitter led to the starting of multiple thriving businesses
- Creating an animal-based protein powder
- Putting faith at the forefront of everything
- What it looks like to have a relationship with God
- Being there for me on the track when I went into cardiac arrest
- Building a community around health and faith to cultivate a better society
- Harry’s definition of Pure Ambition
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In today's solo episode I share the 7 books I believe everyone in their 20's should read if they want more health, wealth, happiness, and love.
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Nikki Zahka is a health and wellness creator with a mission to empower people to find self-love and confidence through a healthy and active lifestyle.
In this episode, Nikki opens up about her struggles with body image and how it led to an eating disorder and obsession with being as skinny as possible. She shares her powerful story of overcoming these mental, physical, and emotional battles and the steps she has taken and implemented on her healing journey to become the happiest, healthiest version of herself, and how she is helping others do the same.
Key Points:
- Walking on to become a Division 1 Diver
- Losing 30 lbs. and falling in love with strength training
- Growing on social media with 10 years of consistency
- Struggles with body image
- Healthy alternatives if you have a sweet tooth
- Stop replicating the diets of people on social media
- Finding a diet and workout plan that is optimal for you
- Why you need MORE fats in your diet
- Dangers of crash dieting
- The importance of getting bloodwork done regularly
- Learning to love your body
- Healing her relationship with food
- Pros and cons of tracking calories and macros
- Nikki’s definition of ‘Pure Ambition’
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Are you using fitness as a means of procrastination? In today's episode, I share a recent epiphany that there have been points in my life where I have used fitness as a procrastination tool to avoid areas of my life that need energy and attention.
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Aisha Zaza is the Host of The Mindset Mile Podcast, Certified Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach, and a fit mama helping others build better habits in fitness, mindset + life.
Her podcast has over 2 million + downloads and continues to be a resource for others to transform all aspects of life from health, fitness, relationships, business, and well-being.
In this episode, Aisha and I discuss how her health and fitness journey has changed after becoming a mom, cultivating a thriving relationship with her husband amidst crazy times in life, what she is doing to set her kids up to live happy and healthy lives, bucketing her life into seasons to maximize her human experience and helping others do the same.
Key Points:
- The value and growth that comes from small, consistent actions
- What sparked the idea for “The Mindset Mile”
- Launching a podcast after the birth of her second child
- How to combat the fear of getting into a relationship
- Having kids does not mean you have to give up the things you love doing
- Maintaining a strong relationship with your partner through hectic times
- Navigating post-partum depression
- Managing your expectations in certain seasons of life
- Staying fit as a new parent
- Instilling healthy habits in kids
- Why we need to teach our kids how to cook from a young age
- Taking control of your health through small daily actions
- Aisha’s definition of Pure Ambition
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Aisha’s IG
The Mindset Mile on Apple Podcasts
The Mindset Mile on Apple Spotify
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There have been lots of questions about what caused my cardiac arrest. In this episode I share an update on my heart and health in general seven weeks after the incident and answer some questions that I have been receiving over the past several weeks.
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David Stark is the Host of The Athlete’s Podcast, a top 1% podcast that uncovers the strategies and insights that drive peak performance in the lives of elite athletes, nutritionists, and health experts. David has interviewed over 200 high-achievers in the world of health and athletics. His passion lies in unraveling how high achievers constantly refine their prowess, perpetually striving for enhancement.
In this episode, David and I go deep into uncovering the habits, routines, rituals, and mindsets of peak performers, as well as the things we have both learned from talking with these incredible individuals and the impact it has had on both of our lives. We also discuss why we both started podcasts, the doors that have opened, and the skills that have been acquired because of it. David also imparts invaluable advice for the next generation of leaders.
This was a collaborative podcast where we went back and forth interviewing each other, and I had the opportunity to share behind the scenes about what my content creation process looks like, my “why” behind everything I do, who my dream podcast guest would be, how I see the world differently post-cardiac arrest, and my advice to the next generation.
Key Points:
- Running a podcast while balancing a 9-5 job
- Bringing to life the things we wish existed
- What it takes to be one of the greatest of all times
- Navigating seasons of imbalance
- How high-performers prime themselves to be at their best
- Me and David’s routines that set us up for success
- Behind the scenes on the process of content creation
- How and why I started a podcast
- Action leads to opportunity
- Leaving an impact on the next generation
- Lessons learned from some of the world’s top performers
- My perspective on life post-cardiac arrest
- Advice for the next generation
- David’s definition of ambition
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The Athlete’s Podcast
David’s Instagram
The Athlete’s Podcast Instagram
David’s LinkedIn
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Have you ever been told, "You have plenty of time!" Of course you have, and so have I. In this episode I share why we DON'T have as much time as we think, and how we can change our relationship with time to get ourselves to take action on the things on our hearts.
I also dive into what went down this past weekend as I took on one of the biggest challenges of my life.
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Sam Scaffidi is the founder and head coach of Project Sweat and Project Sweat Run Club. She is a 3:00:49 marathoner and has helped hundreds of runners set PRs, run pain-free, and fall in love with the sport of running.
In this episode, Sam and I do a deep dive into the sport of running and the key elements to focus on to enhance performance and longevity.
- Tips for faster recovery after a race
- What to do when dealing with injuries as a runner
- How to run your first half marathon
- Why you should eat before you run
- Eating for performance vs. longevity
- Tips for pre and post-run nutrition
- How a gait analysis can help prevent injuries and improve running economy
- Ideal frequency for strength training as a runner
- How to include marathon paces into your long runs
- Signs of overtraining and how to avoid it
- What a 12-week marathon build should look like
- Sam’s definition of ambition
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On today's episode, I share the eight foods that I would pick to eat for the rest of my life to enhance longevity and overall health. Incorporating these nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, and heart-healthy foods into your diet can make a significant difference in how you look and feel as you age. These are foods that have had a massive impact on my health and quality of life and that I would recommend to those trying to optimize their health.
DISCLAIMER: I am NOT an expert on nutrition and this is NOT medical advice. Do your research, test things out, and find what works for you!
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Jason Fitzgerald is the Head Coach and Founder of Strength Running, Host of The Strength Running Podcast, Columnist for Trail Runner Magazine, and a 2:39 marathoner.
Strength Running was started in 2010 and quickly grew to one of the largest running sites on the web with over 200,000 monthly readers. It’s been featured in Runner’s World, The Washington Post, Health Magazine, USA Today, The Huffington Post, and most other major media.
The Strength Running Podcast has grown into the #2 most popular running podcast in the US of all time, with millions of downloads and recommendations from PodiumRunner, Runner’s World, and other industry leaders.
Key Points:
- The benefits of strength training for runners
- Understanding ‘running economy’ and why it is important
- Tips to run injury-free
- 4 strength exercises all runners should be doing
- Using proper fueling to enhance performance and recovery
- How to properly fuel for long runs
- How often you should race over the period of a year
- Intensity vs. volume in training and how to balance both safely
- Why starting with middle-distance running will make you a better marathon runner
- Keys to running a faster marathon and breaking through plateaus
- Do you need to be skinnier to run faster?
- Calculating effort and race paces for workouts to crush your goals
- Overcoming obstacles to continue to improve as a runner
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How do you structure your morning to show up as the best version of yourself? On today's solo episode, we're diving deep into the art of winning your morning and crafting a quick, effective routine that paves the way for a successful day. We'll explore the transformative power of morning routines, how they can supercharge your productivity and mindset, and why they're essential for living your best life. I'll share my own morning routine, complete with the strategies and habits that have been game-changers for me.
I'll also provide practical tips for you to create your personalized morning routine, emphasizing simplicity and adaptability. Plus, we'll touch on quick wins that can instantly elevate your mornings, as well as strategies for staying consistent and overcoming common challenges.
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James Barry is the CEO and Founder of Pluck, ancestral superfood seasonings made with organic spices, herbs, and nutrient-rich organs. ****He is an ex-celebrity chef for Hollywood A-listers including Tom Cruise and George Clooney, and his journey reads like a culinary adventure. James has also written multiple cookbooks that are helping people take back their health and live better lives.
He's deeply committed to reconnecting individuals to food and the sources it came from. In a world increasingly distanced from the origins of what we consume, James envisions a society that thrives not only by savoring delectable dishes but by understanding and appreciating the journey of each ingredient from farm to plate.
Key Points:
- The problem with the disconnection between people and the food industry
- Looking at your health as a journey
- Be curious about nutrition and find what ultimately works for you
- The benefits of eating whole animal
- How humans and our diets have shaped the way we are
- Why sleep is critical in achieving optimal health and tips to sleep better
- 5 easy things anyone can do to immediately improve their health
- Creating an organ-based seasoning company
- The most nutrient-dense foods on the planet to include in your diet
- 14-day diet to decrease inflammation
- Making healthy eating easy with a busy schedule
- Are vegetables actually good for us?
- How to recognize when certain foods are not working for you
- Changing your health to benefit future generations
- James’ definition of ambition
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Do you struggle to stay energized and productive all day long? In this episode, I share five tips to help you maintain high levels of energy and avoid that afternoon crash that seems to be unavaoidable. Tune in to hear these easy, actionable tips on things you can do today to maximize your energy levels and thrive!
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Nick Walker is a Health and Wellness Creator and Human Performance Coach on a mission to help and inspire others through fitness and fun.
After his dream of going to the MLB didn’t pan out, Nick was eager to find purpose and meaning in his life. He found himself as the head baseball coach at his alma mater at 23 years old and led the team to a league title in his first year.
Coaching lit a fire in him to help and inspire others through his passion of health and wellness, so he packed up his car and drove across the country to begin the next chapter as an Equinox trainer in California, and has now amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across multiple platforms and is helping even more than that live their best lives by making fitness fun and less intimidating.
In this episode, Nick shares more about his journey of overcoming adversity, and how by putting his mission of helping 1 person each day as his main priority, he has created a life for himself filled with meaning and purpose.
- Why Nick starts his day with bulletproof coffee
- How to wake up energized and motivated each day
- Finding purpose and meaning in life
- Breaking free from identifying solely as a baseball player
- Driving across the country and working as a trainer at Equinox
- Becoming a full-time creator during the pandemic
- Morning routine for a successful day
- Structure your day in a way that allows you to be most effective
- Keys to improving as a hybrid athlete
- Working out fasted vs. fed
- Benefits of intermittent fasting
- Supplements for optimal health and longevity
- Using sodium to improve health and performance
- A sneak peak into Nick’s new company
- Nick’s definition of ambition
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In this solo episode, I explain the philosophy behind "Be patient, don't wait." We'll dive into the art of balancing patience and proactive action in the pursuit of our dreams and goals, and explore the concept that while success takes time to flourish, it doesn't mean sitting back and waiting for miracles to happen on their own. Like tending to a garden, our aspirations need consistent nurturing and care day after day.
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Michael Brandt is the CEO and Co-Founder of H.V.M.N. a company dedicated to redefining the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity. Michael and his team created a new category of ketone shots, Ketone-IQ, which has taken over elite sports and high-end workplaces.
Michael has quickly scaled the business to multi-million dollars in revenue including a $6MM contract with the US Department of Defense. As CEO, Michael is focused on cultivating a world-class team and increasing education and access to metabolic health & performance. He is also an avid triathlete and holds a 2:42 personal record for the marathon!
In this episode, Michael and I dive into everything from what a ketone is, how to use them to fuel your workouts and workday, partnering with top researchers and athletes like Andrew Huberman and Sara Hall, best practices for optimizing your health and performance, the dangers of sugars and how they are destroying our metabolic health, common nutrition myths that need to be broken, and much more!
Key Points:
Building a personal brand alongside a company
Keys to building a successful brand
Similarities between fitness and business and how to make progress in both
What is a ketone and how they help humans thrive
How to incorporate ketones into your diet
Benefits of ketones for endurance athletes
Become more metabolically flexible to improve performance
Which fuel sources to use for different types of runs
How to use ketones for a mental and physical energy boost
Where Michael sees HVMN in 5 years
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iRick Wiggins is a content creator and author who has amassed nearly 2 million followers across platforms with his daily videos of delicious low-carb recipes. He has also written two books: Breaking Up with Carbs, and Care Free Keto, both of which have helped thousands of people on their weight loss journey.
In this episode, iRIck shares his incredible weight loss journey of losing 80+ lbs. on a low-carb diet and how he turned his passion for creating delicious and nutritious recipes into a career as a full-time content creator.
Main Points :
- Moving to Austin to become a full-time content creator
- Losing 80+ pounds on the keto diet
- Keto diet vs. keto lifestyle
- Healthy ways to restrict yourself from processed foods
- Food quality vs. quantity
- Taking control of your health is taking control of your life
- Top 3 keto snacks/meals iRick has created
- Turning a hobby and passion into a full-time career
- Dealing with the ups and downs of being a content creator
- The relationship between fitness, nutrition, content, and life
- 4 things iRick does daily to optimize his health
- Pros and cons of tracking macros
- 3 simple ways to take control of your health if you have struggled with diets
- iRick’s definition of ambition
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On Saturday, August 5th I suffered a cardiac arrest and almost lost my life. In this episode, I share the details of what happened that day as well as the days that followed, the results of the tests done on my heart, how it will affect my health moving forward, the new perspective I have on life, and where I go from here.
Thank you for all of the love and support from each and every one of you. I truly believe that the prayers and healing energy that was sent to me saved my life. I love and am so grateful for each one of you.
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Jeff Browning, A.K.A “Bronco Billy” is an endurance coach, ultra-athlete, designer, husband, and father of three kids. He has finished nearly 200 ultra marathons in his career, racking up over 40 career ultra wins — 28 of those at the 100-mile plus distance, making him 2nd in the world for the most 100-mile wins in history.
In this conversation, Jeff provides valuable insights on improving as a runner, emphasizing essential principles to help runners of all levels reach their goals. Jeff sheds light on the concept of oxidative fat metabolism and its significance for endurance athletes. Strategies to optimize the body's ability to burn fat for fuel are explored, as well as insights on nutrition timing and fueling for both health and peak performance.
Key Points:
- The ultrarunning boom
- Full-time graphic designer to professional runner
- The differences in training for a marathon vs. an ultra
- Keys to improving as a runner
- Top strength exercises for runners
- How to structure strength training alongside running
- The 4 principles of ultrarunning
- What is Oxidative Fat Metabolism?
- How to become better at burning fat for fuel
- Nutrition timing and fueling for health vs. performance
- Benefits of a “keto reset”
- Strategically using carbohydrates
- How much protein do we need per day?
- Training fasted vs. fed
- Jeff’s definition of “ambition”
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gobroncobilly.com
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Jeff’s Twitter
Tough 21 Workouts
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Shaun Ziegler is the Co-Founder of Upspace, a community-building app centered around health and wellness that is connecting humanity with its roots and uniting mind, body, and spirit.
In this episode, Shaun and I explore the path of creating a cultural movement centered around health, well-being, and a profound connection with oneself and the world around us. You’ll gain valuable insights and practical tips for unlocking your full potential and taking back control of your health and life.
Key Points:
- The Power of Shared Energy and Frequencies
- Going All In on Your Plan A
- Dropping out of college
- Reprogramming Your Mind to Achieve Success
- Use Curiosity to Build a Stronger Mindset
- Embracing Life After Adversity
- The 3-Phase Plan for a Brighter Future
- Tribe and Community for Optimal Health
- Simplifying for a Fulfilling Life
- The Perils of Synthetics on Health
- Daily Hacks for Thriving
- Building a Resilient Immune System
- Benefits of Meditation and Breathwork
- Harnessing the Subconscious Mind
- Reconnecting Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Following the Rules of Nature
- 6 easy things to do daily to improve your immune system
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Upspace IG
getupspace.com
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Coach Bray is a fitness entrepreneur, coach, athlete, community builder, host of the ‘Blessed with Bray’ podcast, and one of the founders of “Men in the Arena”. As a coach, he views himself as a MoBULL Warrior, committed to helping individuals become stronger, faster, and pain-free. In the athletic realm, Bray is a seasoned competitor in Hyrox and other functional competitions.
Bray is deeply dedicated to spreading love, empathy, and understanding, firmly believing in the transformative power of inner peace. His ultimate goal is to inspire listeners and promote healing in relationships, one conversation at a time.
In this episode, Bray and I discuss the four areas of health and what it takes to thrive in each of them. By optimizing these four areas of health, we can begin to create the best version of ourselves and leave a lasting impact on this world and all those in it.
Key Points:
- How the breath allows us to show up as the best version of ourselves
- The 4 types of health and how to improve each of them
- Using fitness to overcome battles with mental health
- Change your environment, change your life
- Navigating different seasons of life
- Finding purpose and confidence through Hyrox competitions
- Taking an offseason for the body and mind to heal
- How to create the version of yourself that you want to be
- How to get the greatest effects in the gym with the least amount of effort
- Benefits of doing functional fitness
- Keys to becoming the healthiest version of yourself
- Become strong, fast, and pain-free
- Training smarter AND harder to see the most benefits
- Ways to speed up recovery
- Creating more male leaders in society
- Bray’s definition of ambition
Connect with Bray:
Coachbray.com
Blessed with Bray podcast
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In today's solo episode of the podcast, I share 5 simple things I do on a daily basis to help me get the best quality sleep possible. These can be implemented into your life today to start getting higher quality sleep and living a higher quality life!
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Mark Bottenhorn is an UltraEndurance Athlete, Hyrox Competitor, Running Coach, Owner of Good Karma Run Crew, Hybrid Athlete, and Host of the Finding Strong Podcast.
I have been working with Mark as my running coach since I began my journey as a hybrid athlete a year ago, and he has coached me through both of my marathons and ultramarathon.
In this hybrid athlete masterclass, Mark and I go back to basics on everything you need to know to run faster, get stronger, and become the best athlete you can be while also living your best life.
Key Points:
- Health and performance benefits of doing strength training and endurance work
- How long you should train for a marathon
- Building strength training into a 12-week training block
- How many days you should strength train per week as a runner
- Upper and lower-body splits vs. full-body workouts
- Building your workouts around compound and Olympic movements
- Why runners need to lift heavy
- Should you run before you lift, or vice versa?
- Maintain and build an aerobic base while injured
- Best ways to speed up recovery
- Fasted vs. fed workouts
- Pivoting when life hands you setbacks
- Carbs vs. fat for fuel and the pros and cons of each
- Why you need more fiber in your diet
- How to prevent overtraining
- Why some stress is your life is a good things
- Mark’s definition of ambition
Connect with Mark:
Mark’s Coaching
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Join me on this solo episode as I discuss my latest training updates after Quest for the Crest 50k, my new diet aimed at optimizing energy, performance and overall well-being while getting lean, and a new, exciting change happening as I enter the next chapter of my life.
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Steven Arena aka @reallytanman, is the Founder of Ancient Crunch which makes seed oil-free snacks with real ingredients. Their first product is MASA Chips and they plan to recreate all your favorite snacks with versions that taste better and are healthier.
In this episode, Steven shares his personal journey of discovering the power of food and its impact on his health, and why he is so passionate about educating people about the importance of eating real, unprocessed foods and how by prioritizing our health, we can cultivate a thriving society.
Key Points:
| Why beef tallow is superior to cooking oils | | --- | | The dangers of seed oils and how they are destroying your health | | What is saturated fat, and is it bad for us? | | How food can fix our country’s health problems | | What foods are considered “real” or “fake”? | | Making healthy foods affordable | | Trade money for convenience, and prioritize healthy food | | 7 “health foods” that are ruining your health | | Processed foods make money. | | Why alternative milks are bad for your health | | How big food has monopolized the industry and the difficulties for smaller brands to thrive | | Fight processed food stigma: Educate, and make real food accessible. | | Creating routines that allow you to optimize your health and energy | | Health leads to a better society | | Steven’s definition of ambition |
Connect with Steven:
Buy MASA Chips
Steven’s Instagram
Steven’s Twitter
Read Steven's Blog
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Join my FREE community here: Upspace App
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Yedda Stancil is the author of ‘Shut Up and Sit,’ as well as a Success Strategist, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Consultant. She is on a mission to make the behavior change process accessible to everybody, so we can all live as the most authentic, empowered leaders of our lives. She takes the confusion out of the personal development space and teaches you to harness the power of your ego so you can create a personalized roadmap to help you remove the blocks that are keeping you stuck and achieve your goals faster than ever before.
In this episode, we discuss her unique approach to personal development and how our thoughts and beliefs dictate the actions we take and ultimately determine the quality of our lives.
Key Points:
[00:03:51] Doing the inner work to discover our unique purpose in life. [00:08:32] Living in curiosity, discovering identity, permission to be self. [00:19:24] Write your own destiny through self-inquiry, self-awareness, and self-empowerment. [00:24:16] Wake up, take risks, and be a rebel. [00:29:36] Coming together to change culture in a positive way. [00:34:51] Use curiosity to cultivate habits of self-awareness. [00:38:54] Skills become habits that contribute to self-growth. [00:44:30] Journey to self-discovery through love and compassion. [00:48:44] Create your own path, remove barriers, and define success for yourself. [00:53:27] Level up your mind, body, and spirit [00:57:44] Explore self-love, forgive, connect, and let go. [01:05:51] Yedda’s definition of ambition.
Connect with Yedda:
Facebook Business Page:
https://www.facebook.com/sitwithyedda
Facebook Personal Page:
https://www.facebook.com/yeddastancil
Instagram Business:
https://www.instagram.com/sitwithyedda/
Instagram Personal:
https://www.instagram.com/yeddastancil/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/yeddastancil
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@YeddaStancil
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeddastancil/
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Mike McKnight (A.K.A. The Low Carb Runner) is a professional Ultramarathon Runner, a Running, Strength, and Nutrition Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Podcast Host. He currently holds the record for the Triple Crown of 200s.
Key Points:
- Breakdown of Cocodona 250
- What it takes to run and win a 250-mile race
- How to adapt your body to warm climates through heat training
- Hydration mistakes runners make and how to avoid them
- Using cross-training to improve as a runner
- How to be resilient and push through discomfort during a race
- Best exercises for runners to build strength and prevent injury
- Why Mike decided to focus on 200+ mile races
- Using raw milk to get 90% of his calories in a 250-mile race
- The benefits of taking on a low-carb approach to training
- Keto vs. low-carb
- How to use carbohydrates as a tool in your training
- Nutrition strategies for short vs. long distances
- Mike’s daily diet and race day fueling strategies
- Why comfort is a waste of our potential
Connect with Mike:
Mike’s Website
Mike’s Instagram
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Jason Loebig is the Co-Founder of Live Better Co., Nike Trainer, Nike+ Run Club Coach, & Performance Coach. Live Better Co. designs wellness experiences to connect people to a community-driven to move better, eat better, think better, and give better. He focuses on helping his clients and community take care of their mental and physical health so they can do everything else in life, better.
Key points:
- Leaving his career as a CPA to pursue one in health and wellness
- Turning a protein bar concept into an experiential health and wellness company
- How Live Better Co. came to be
- What Ikigai is and why it matters
- Optimize your health while you work in inherently stressful environments
- Creating healthy habits to perform your best in all areas of life
- Building strength and endurance has carryover into the rest of your life
- Jason’s daily routines and habits that help him be the best version of himself
- Simplifying nutrition to make it work for your lifestyle and preferences
- The difference between eating for performance vs. aesthetics vs. general health
- Working in youth wellness to empower the next generation to live happy, healthy lives
- Changing the education system to make health and wellness and physical activity just as much a priority as math and science
- Benefits of guided vs. unguided meditation
- Positively change your health by monitoring what’s going on in your own body and your own brain
Connect with Jason:
Jason’s Instagram Live Better Retreats
For listeners, Use the code "PUREAMBITION" at checkout for a $250 discount on their upcoming Retreat!
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Kevin Curry is a fitness and foodfluencer, blogger, TV personality, chef and founder of FitMenCook, an online community that has reached millions of people worldwide to help them live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. His healthy and delicious recipes have been featured on the TODAY Show, Rachael Ray, Good Morning America, Forbes, Men’s Health, and more. Over the past 10+ years of sharing his recipes and health and wellness journey, he has amassed an audience of over 2 million people worldwide.
Kevin has not always been the happy-go-lucky guy you see on his social media channels or national television. In this episode, he shares his battles with mental health and depression and how cooking and sharing his health and wellness journey with others has helped him combat those struggles and given him the sense of fulfillment he has been searching for since he was a kid.
Now, Kevin has become one of today’s most sought-after personalities in nutrition, health, and wellness is continues to provide resources like free videos and blogs to books, his app, and meal prep service companies to make living a healthy life more accessible to democratize wellness.
Key Points:
- How our excess of resources has led to confusion about how to eat healthily
- What Kevin has learned about how food and the role it plays in our quality of life from traveling the globe
- Changing our relationship with food and the perception that certain foods are good or bad
- Learning to be creative with our diets to make healthy eating enjoyable
- Sharing recipes on Tumblr and discovering a love for creating content that helped others and made him feel fulfilled
- Overcoming the fear of judgment and sharing his journey on the internet
- Using faith to develop the courage to do what he felt he was being called to do
- 3 key things to make meal prep easy, affordable, delicious, and less intimidating
- Why eating out is beneficial and taking a break from meal prepping is actually a good thing
- How to get rid of the all-or-nothing approach we often have with health and wellness
- Turning down a job offer from Google to pursue his passion
- Letting the fear of regret drive you to begin working on the thing you’ve always wanted to start
- The things we learn from health and wellness are transferrable to everything we do in life
- How to make going to the grocery store a less intimidating experience
- Health and wellness is not one-size-fits-all, we have to define it for ourselves
- Democratizing wellness to make it accessible to everyone
- Kevin’s definition of ambition
All of Kevin’s Resources:
Fitmencook.com
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Eli 'The Travel Guy' Facenda is a travel-loving entrepreneur with a nerd-like passion for maximizing credit card points for world-class travel experiences. He has visited 42 countries in the last 5 years and is able to leverage credit card points to get on average around $100k of luxury travel per year.
He is the founder of Freedom Travel Systems where he and his team help travel-loving business owners maximize luxury travel on points without the headaches or wasted time trying to figure it out.
I have witnessed first-hand how travel can positively impact our quality of life and help us gain new perspectives. In this episode, Eli shares how and why he fell in love with travel, why he is so passionate about helping others experience the wonders that travel provides, and how we can start leveraging credit card points to visit our dream locations for little to no cost.
Key Points:
- Gaining new perspectives on life from visiting different cultures
- The importance of “intention setting” for travel
- Starting an international tour company for youth sports teams
- How to use credit cards and points to earn free travel
- Credit mistakes to avoid
- The top 4 banks to open credit cards with
- Basic foundations to know about credit to start earning free trips and stays
- Take advantage of sign-up bonuses to get the most points for the least amount of effort
- Tips to stay fit and healthy while traveling
- Using travel to gain a new perspective and increase the quality of life
- Eli’s definition of ‘ambition’
Connect with Eli : @elitravelguy
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Todd Anderson is an entrepreneur and human performance coach. With over a decade of experience in health, wellness, human performance, and business, Todd has worked with some of the strongest brands in the industry. He has helped thousands of athletes achieve peak performance, including players from the NBA, NFL, MLB, top NCAA programs, and Olympians.
Sleep is the single most important thing we can do to increase our health, performance, happiness, longevity, and quality of life. It’s no secret that there are tons of health benefits that come with sleep, but why is it that so many of us struggle to actually get good quality sleep and wake up feeling fresh and energized?
In today’s conversation, Todd talks about how he used sleep to gain an edge while being a walk-on to the Michigan State football team, how he has helped thousands of individuals from pro athletes and Olympians down to youth athletes improve their performance through sleep, and simple, practical things we can all implement in our days to enhance the quality of sleep so that we can show up as the best versions of ourselves each and every day.
Key Points:
- Benefits of using a sleep mask to improve the quality of sleep
- Why mouth tape for sleep has gained popularity and the benefits behind it
- Starting Dream Recovery to help others optimize their sleep
- How nasal breathing improves our health and quality of life
- The importance of sleep for testosterone production
- The role and impact sleep has on our long-term health
- Attempting a 605 lb. deadlift, 405 lb. bench, and sub-4-hour marathon on the same day
- Balancing strength training with a running goal
- Carbs vs. fat as the best source of fuel for running and strength training
- Why social connections are so important for our long-term health
- Lead with value and do extraordinary things to get your seat at the table
- The importance of dialing in nutrition at a young age
- Todd’s definition of ambition
Connect with Todd:
Dream Recovery
Todd’s Website
Todd’s Instagram
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Noah Huisman is an Author, Philosopher, Fitness Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, and Startup Lawyer. His first book, This Way to the Stars: An Introduction to Philosophy takes the reader on a journey across the ages to learn from some of history's greatest thinkers and hear what they have to say about the eternal questions.
In this episode, Noah shares what he has learned from years of studying philosophy and how he has taken that and applied it to his own life and uses it as a guiding light in pursuing the best version of himself and maximizing his potential in life. What I admire most about Noah is his passion for educating and empowering others to unlock their full potential and cultivate a healthier, happy, more united world. This conversation is full of wisdom on what it means to live a good life and how we can focus our attention and energy on what is True, Good, and Beautiful.
Key Points:
- Identifying what is most important in life and prioritizing it daily
- Contentment vs. complacency
- Building your ideal day and life
- Turning away half a million dollars to go follow his entrepreneurial passions
- Learning to delegate things to elevate all areas of your life
- The importance of energy management
- How to prioritize your energy and focus on what matters most
- Burnout can actually be a good thing to help us find where our limits are
- Maximizing our potential in life by finding how we can best serve the world
- Attempting to run a sub-5-minute mile, 500 lb. squat, and a 500 lb. deadlift on the same day
- Focus on integrity and doing the work, and let that be the reward
Connect with Noah:
Buy Noah’s Book
Subscribe to Noah’s Newsletter
Noah’s Website
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Joey Miuccio is an Airline Pilot, Athlete, Content Creator, and Fitness enthusiast. His unique lifestyle and entertaining and inspirational content have amassed him an audience of hundreds of thousands of people. His goal is to motivate and inspire others and show people that you don’t have to sacrifice your health and fitness just because you have a busy lifestyle. His Upcoming goals are completing the Leadville 100 and running sub-3 hours at the NYC marathon.
In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at what life as an airline pilot is like, how Joey trains as a hybrid athlete while living a busy, non-structured lifestyle, how to make money leveraging your passion as a side hustle, how fitness is the ultimate networking tool and a means to create and foster meaningful relationships, healthy meal ideas and simple things to incorporate in your lifestyle to stay fit, lean, and healthy, and how a positive attitude and energy is the key to attracting the things and people you want into your life.
Key Points:
- Making the decision to become a runner and hybrid athlete
- Balancing running and strength training
- Staying fit while traveling as a pilot
- How to make money through fitness as a side hustle
- Creating content and overcoming the fear of judgment
- The Power of the fitness community
- Benefits that come from delayed gratification
- How to create and foster meaningful relationships
- Fitness is the ultimate networking tool
- Simple things to incorporate in your training and lifestyle to get shredded
- Healthy meal ideas
- How to stay consistent with fitness, content creation, and a healthy lifestyle
- Joey’s definition of ambition
Connect with Joey:
Joey’s Instagram
Deals on Joey’s Partnerships
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In this solo episode, I recap the Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon where I attempted to run for a sub-3-hour time and qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Jimmy DeCicco is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Supercoffee: a bottled coffee company that mass produces positive energy. He is also the Co-Founder of the Cedar Trunk Ranch and has been featured as one of Forbes's 30 Under 30. After his younger brother had the idea to make a healthy and high-protein coffee drink as an alternative to the sugary drinks that have become standardized in America, he quit his high-paying Wall Street finance job to build a business with his brothers.
From humble beginnings pouring samples and delivering orders out of the back of a van, Jimmy has helped scale Supercoffee from a dorm room idea to a household name that can be found in over 40,000 stores nationwide.
In this episode, he shares how the brothers turned a $30k investment from their Aunt into a company now valued at over $500 million and how living by the philosophy of working hard and being nice to people, he and his brothers have been able to create a healthy and delicious product that has removed over 20 million lbs. of sugar from the American diet.
Key Points:
- How working hard and being nice to people can amplify your life
- Leaning on your family for support when starting a business
- Why you should take more risks and not be afraid of failure
- Quitting a full-time high-paying job to start a business with his brothers
- Lessons learned from getting turned down on Shark Tank
- Building a brand centered around positive energy and community
- Buying a ranch and turning it into a health and wellness playground
- Do things you love doing and you’ll attract a community of like-minded people
- Recognizing distractions from opportunities and knowing what to say yes and no to
- Finding the right mentors to help you get what you want
- Healthy habits to adopt in life to be at your best
- The benefits of training for a physical event
- How Jimmy takes care of his mental, physical, and spiritual health
- Jimmy’s definition of ambition
Links to all things Jimmy:
drinksupercoffee.com
Events at Cedar Trunk Ranch
Jimmy's IG
Jimmy's LinkedIn
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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and long-time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running. She has written thousands of articles since 2005 on her popular blog “Run to the Finish,” a top fitness blog filled with detailed, researched, and fun information on every aspect of running and currently reaches over 500,000 runners and counting. She is also the Author of “Run to the Finish: The Everyday Runner's Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock, and Loving the Run.”
Amanda has been in the world of running for over 20 years and has helped thousands of runners do everything from taking their first jog to setting marathon PRs. She is a wealth of knowledge and shares many insights and practical advice on how to make running suck less, improve at it, and do it for life.
Key Points:
- Building healthy habits to make running part of your day
- The challenges of balancing work and running
- What it means to be a “middle-of-the-pack” runner
- The importance of a post-run refuel
- Common fueling mistakes to avoid during training and racing
- Tips to stay healthy as a runner and avoid injuries
- How to optimize sodium and electrolyte intake to boost performance
- Hydration tips for long runs
- The importance of a pre-run dynamic warm-up and how to approach it
- Returning to running after having knee surgery
- Incorporating prehab and strength training to improve as a runner
- The role that sleep plays in performance and recovery
- Benefits of hill sprints and how to incorporate them in your training
- Running fasted vs. fed
- How to approach nutritional timing to optimize performance and recovery
- What to eat before and after a training session
- Amanda’s definition of ambition
All Things Run to the Finish:
https://www.runtothefinish.com/
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Dan Churchill is a performance chef and podcast host. He is also the founder of Charley St, an Aussie restaurant and brand based in Nolita, and the Creative Director of Centr. Dan is the author of three books and has appeared on notable programs such as ABC’s Good Morning America and the TODAY show. He has appeared in his own series on the Discovery Network called Feast with Friends, as well as his own production company called The Epic Table. His podcast of the same name gathers resources from around the world to help unlock their true human performance.
Dan realized early on that he wanted to turn his passion for cooking and elite athletic performance into a career. For over 10+ years he has been creating content on social media, online, in cookbooks, and on TV to help thousands of athletes and everyday individuals achieve optimal performance through healthy and delicious meals. Performance does not just mean winning a world championship or competing in the Olympics. Optimal performance means showing up and being at your best each day.
After years of investing in himself, he has built a personal brand and business that reaches millions of people and continues to provide resources for everyone to make healthy eating simple, sustainable, and affordable for all.
Key Points:
- Creating a positive impact through food and content creation
- What Dan has learned in 10+ years of content creation
- Find ways to learn and reinvest in yourself
- Ways to invest in yourself for long-term growth that don’t require money
- Dan’s training and diet leading up to the Leadville 100
- How to calculate how much protein you should be eating a day
- Can you gain lean muscle on a plant-based diet?
- The difference between micro and macronutrients
- How often to strength train if you have a running goal
- Mini-lesson from Dan breaking down my weekly diet and training
- Recovery modalities to enhance performance
- Tips and tricks to make healthy eating simple and sustainable
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for under $5
- Do’s and don’ts for fueling during marathons
- What Dan would cook for Tom Brady
- Dan’s definition of ambition
Connect with Dan and check out some awesome resources:
danchurchill.com
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Zach Bitter is an endurance athlete and coach, and host of the Human Performance Outliers podcast. He has run over 60 ultramarathons and has broken multiple World and American Records throughout his career, and helped 100s of runners reach their personal goals. He is also well-known for his low-carb, high-fat diet approach to training and racing nutrition.
In this episode, Zach shares his journey as a runner and how he took a hobby that he did on the side while being a teacher to eventually go pro and become one of the top ultramarathon runners in the world.
Key Points:
- Going from a school teacher to a professional runner
- The strategy behind running 100+ mile races sustainably
- Running ultramarathons on a low-carb diet
- Carbs vs. fat as a fuel source for endurance athletes
- The best time of the year to experiment with diet
- Best carb sources for endurance athletes
- Zach’s daily diet
- Strength training to optimize running performance
- How to incorporate strength training into your weekly training structure
- The best day to train legs as a runner
- Zach’s definition of ambition
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Joe Sheehey is the Founder and CEO of the leading cannabinoid wellness brand, CURED Nutrition. As a former NASA contributing aerospace engineer, he led much of his life doing what he was “supposed to”. Now, he is committed to pushing boundaries and changing the narrative around cannabis to contribute to a future of health that looks much different than the past. After decades governed by a strict set of rules and adherence to socially-acceptable paths, Joe left a life of comfort to create one of true impact in this world.
The same day he left corporate America, he found himself sitting in a therapist’s office where he soon awoke to the reality that the only permission he was searching for was that which he had been neglecting to give to himself. At that moment, he vowed to live only in boundless possibility. He has dedicated his life to elevating consciousness on all fronts that, as a united human collective, breathe genuine happiness, health, and fulfillment.
Freckled with periods of anxiety, depression, and suicidal attempts, his path has been far from the most glamorous; but through years of resilience, perseverance, and renewed self-awareness, his journey shows triumph through every tribulation. Now, his mission is to guide others toward this radical sense of self-actualization.
Key Points:
- How to get from the person we are to the person we’re becoming
- Starting a supplement company with the intention to help others after almost committing suicide
- The importance of discipline in becoming the new version of you
- Seeking out micro-failures daily and using leveraging them to help us grow
- Identify your biggest fear in life to develop a mission-driven life
- How to break through your fear of failure and the things holding you back from your best life
- Use the fear of regret to reach your full potential in life
- Using food, sunlight, sleep, and other natural things to help with anxiety and depression
- The health benefits of cannabinoids, adaptogens, functional mushrooms, and CBD
- Scaling a business to 7-figures in less than 2 years
- Doing the inner work to continue to grow into a healthier, happier, more fulfilled version of ourselves
- Building a mission-driven business with the foundation of helping people live better lives
- Joe’s definition of ambition
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Robbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete whose obsession with pursuing optimal performance has led him to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and even months.
Some of his accomplishments include running 3,175 miles across the US in just 75 days in 2019 to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet, breaking the record for most laps around New York's Central Park in one day, completing what he has coined the “Colorado Crush,” almost 1,200 miles and 300,000 ft of elevation gain in 63 days, and most recently, outlasting a Tesla by running 242 miles over 3 days.
Robbie continues to seek out new challenges and redefine what is possible. By exploring recovery techniques and honing diet choices, Robbie is investigating how he can keep going… forever.
Key Points:
- Why Robbie decided to take on the challenge to race a Tesla
- Trials and tribulations that went down throughout the challenge
- Nutrition strategy for a multi-day endurance event
- How to utilize caffeine for endurance
- The mindset to push through multi-day endurance events
- Trading in drugs and alcohol for running
- Using running to navigate the challenges of life
- Creating “The Audacious Report” - a hub for all things endurance
- Why Robbie made the switch to a plant based diet
- How to get enough protein and essential vitamins and nutrients on a plant based diet
- Continue to get outside of your comfort zone to find growth
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Dr. Kevin Marryshow is a licensed chiropractor and Head of Purpose & Communication at Myodetox, a movement health clinic operating 13 locations across Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto. As a Myodetox founding team member since 2015, Kevin's passion for holistic health and his in-depth understanding of the body have earned him notoriety within the physical health industry, allowing him the opportunity to treat NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic athletes of the highest caliber.
Having grown up in a community where preventative treatment was a luxury and experiencing a life-altering and preventable knee injury that halted his career in collegiate basketball, Kevin’s passionate about promoting access, relatability, and quality, within the physical wellness space. Through his commitment, Kevin has proudly founded Myodetox's Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program, an initiative that aims to develop and mentor physical therapy and chiropractic students from marginalized communities, and also co-founded Mindsets, a physical and mindfulness wellness program designed for incarcerated youth on remand in the Greater Toronto Area.
A graduate of New York Chiropractic College, Kevin has been a keynote speaker at his alma mater and has been a guest speaker for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Kevin has led various health and wellness experiential activations in partnership with Nike across New York City, Miami and Boston. He currently resides in Toronto, Canada with his greatest accomplishments, his wife and two young children.
Key Points
- What it means to future-proof our bodies
- How to improve movement health
- Living a better life through movement
- Adopt the mindset of being a “life athlete”
- Why back pain is so common in our society and how to fix it
- Using movement snacks throughout the day to enhance movement health
- Why common running injuries occur and how to avoid them
- How to properly use foam rollers, massage guns, an other soft-tissue tools
- The movements and exercises we should all be doing for our health, performance, and longevity
- Dr. Marryshow’s definition of ambition
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Eric is an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. He is also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur / angel investor.
On this episode, Eric shares how he has created his ideal life, as well as the steps we can all take to begin structuring our own lives in a way that allows us to be the happiest, healthiest best version of ourselves to live a purpose-driven, impactful life.
Key Points:
- Why working out in the morning is so beneficial
- Do hard cognitive tasks after a workout
- The value of stacking small wins each day and what that looks like
- How Eric leveraged his 9-5 to set himself up with the freedom to live on his terms
- The importance of building residual income streams
- How to pick and choose which brands to work with as a creator
- What to do when you feel anxious or overwhelmed with tasks or obligations
- Use health and fitness to become the best version of yourself
- Eric’s weekly training schedule
- How to maintain muscle mass while doing 60-90 minutes of cardio daily
- The 5 pillars of optimal health and performance
- Why human connection is so important and how to build authentic relationships
- Steps we can all take to start living as the best versions of ourselves
- Eric’s definition of ambition
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Erichinman.com
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Jordan Tarver is a keynote speaker and the author of You Deserve This Sh!t. His goal is to take his life experiences and create digestible lessons, understandable action steps, and easy-to-follow frameworks that help you live the life that you deserve. After a near-death experience, he has gone on a mission to help people become aware of who they’re capable of becoming and put them on a path to becoming that person.
Key Points:
- The journey to becoming a keynote speaker
- Showing up as a professional, even if you don’t have the accolades
- The power of consistency
- Why Jordan decided to write his first book at 24 years old
- The 3 pillars of self-discovery
- The importance of bringing intentionality to everything you do in life
- Identify your core values to find intentionality
- Is there value to journaling daily
- Building your curiosity bank and the role it plays in self-growth
- Do the work before you get paid to do the work
- The importance of delayed gratification
- Why self-discovery is the most important part of personal development
- Follow the things that light you up, let them be your north star, and don’t give up on them
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Jackson Mitchell is a former SMU football player turned hybrid athlete, Entrepreneur, Mindset Coach, and host of the Walk-On Mentality Podcast.
On today’s episode, Jackson explains what the “walk-on mentality” is and how he applied it to his life to earn a scholarship to play D1 football and become a captain in his senior year. Just because his football days are over does not mean the mentality is. He shares how he applies it in his daily life to be the best version of himself and positively impact those around him. Jackson is on a mission to help and inspire as many people as he can to break through their own self-limiting beliefs and reach their full potential.
- The difference between training for football and training for a marathon
- Walking on to a D1 school and eventually becoming a captain
- Why why should commit to huge goals that scare you
- Lessons learned through endurance
- Using time management and prioritization to make time for things that matter
- Know what you stand for so you can establish direction in your life
- How to set your days up for success
- What is “The Walk-On Mentality” and how we can adopt and apply it in our lives
- See failure as an opportunity to learn
- Jackson’s definition of ambition
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Julie Foucher MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete, family physician, and expert in the field of precision medicine. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. She currently works as a practicing Physician with Wild Health, a lifestyle-first, data-driven & preventative approach to your health.
Key Points:
- Health is a huge factor in living as the best versions of ourselves
- Bridging the gap between health and performance
- The importance of rest and recovery for optimal performance
- Training for the CrossFit games while being in med school
- Have a ‘why’ and an intention behind everything you do
- How emotional health affects our recovery
- Transitioning out of competing in CrossFit and into her work as a Doctor
- Inspiring and empowering people through her training
- Knowing our ‘why’ to help us navigate the transition out of being an athlete
- What precision medicine is and how can we benefit from it
- Moving away from the traditional healthcare regimen
- The role that breath work and meditation play in our overall health
- How to regulate our nervous system to prevent disease
- The 5 things we can all do today to positively impact our health
- Julie’s definition of ambition
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Today I flipped the script and had my friend, teammate, and business partner Shaun Ziegler interview me to reflect on the past 100 episodes. This is the most vulnerable I have ever gotten on any platform and I share my journey of how this podcast came to be, and the vision for the future. I hope this particular episode reaches the person who wants more for their life but isn't quite sure where to start. The goal is to inspire and empower 100 million people to become the healthiest, happiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves, and we are just getting started.
Thank you to each and every person that has tuned in over the past 100 episodes, for each incredible guest, and for all of the love and support that has been shown. It truly means the world to me.
Cheers.
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Today’s guest, Randall Crowder, is a former Captain in the United States Army and is both Airborne and Ranger qualified. He served over six years active duty and deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for his actions during combat operations. Now, he is an active investor and entrepreneur and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN), a technology company in Austin, TX. He regularly publishes articles and speaks on entrepreneurship, venture capital, healthcare and the rise of cryptocurrencies
- How to break through the challenges that are holding you back
- Romanticizing small moments each day to make progress
- Why focusing on progress over perfection is critical
- Lessons learned from years in the Army
- Using failure as a an opportunity to learn and propel yourself forward
- Running is the ultimate self-actualization tool
- Taking a company public
- The power that consistency has to amplify your life
- Being busy vs. productive vs. effective
- How to stay fit no matter what season of life you are in
- Infusing technology to positively impact real world experiences
- Lessons we can learn from children on how to live a better life
- Randall’s definition of ambition
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Brock Covington is a entrepreneur, ultramarathoner, and content creator. After working in the fitness industry for 7 years, he opened up his own training facility in 2020 and later sold it in 2022. He also hosts the Zero Quit Podcast where he connects with athletes, business owners, and other creatives and aims to extract practical advice, effective strategies, and mental tactics you can apply to optimize your performance and habits.
Key Points:
- Who you know is more important than what you know
- How to get in the room with people you look up to
- The value of building meaningful connections and relationships to level up your life
- Create more, consume less
- Buying a gym at 20 years old
- Benefits of distance running vs. strength training
- Learning to be bored is a superpower
- How to use fitness to be more present in daily life
- Health and fitness is a stepping stone to becoming the best version of yourself
- Step-by-step advice to building a personal brand and why it is important
- How principles of philosophy can be applied to help us live better, more intentional lives
- Brock’s definition of “ambition”
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Today’s guest, Kaleb Fossum, is a Former Division 1 Two Sport Athlete (Football & Baseball) turned creative, artist, & aspiring Renaissance man who spent his whole life chasing his dream until one day, it was all over. He shares how he dealt with a loss of identity after his football career was over, why not getting drafted to the NFL was the best thing that ever happened to him, and how losing football helped him find himself and gain clarity on the person he is meant to become and the life he was meant to live.
Kaleb’s goal in life is to live a life that is fully expressed in all ways & leave everyone & everything he comes into contact with better than he found it.
Key Points
- What it means to be ‘strong and free’
- Learning to say no and why it’s so important
- Transitioning out of college football and into the real world
- Dealing with imposter syndrome
- How relentless curiosity can open you up to a world of possibility
- Training with Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, and other top QB prospects
- Why not going to the NFL was the best thing that ever happened to him
- Using journaling, meditation, and visualization to help achieve our goals
- Accepting abundance and stepping into the person we are becoming
- Choosing your hard in life
- What “ambition” means to Kaleb
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Strongcoffeecompany.com
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Don Reichelt is a trail and ultra runner who has set multiple world records and finished some of the world's most challenging ultra-endurance events. Most recently, he broke 3 separate world records in 24 hours: furthest distance run on a manual treadmill in 12 hours, running 65.63 miles, fastest time to 100 miles on a manual treadmill, in 19:52:24, and furthest distance run on a manual treadmill in 24 hours, running 114.24 miles. He has countless ultra marathon finishes and podiums with highlights including a 100-mile trail best of 13:16 (7:58 per mile), and a 2018 podium finish at the Badwater 135. His A race for 2023 is Cocodona 250: 250 miles from just outside of Phoenix to Flagstaff, AZ. Don is also a running coach for athletes of all distances and goals. His coaching information can be found at boundlessendurance.com
In this episode, Don shares how he went from getting cut from his high school cross-country team to now sponsored athlete and one of the top ultra-endurance athletes on the planet. Don emphasizes that we ALL have the power to live a life without limits, but it takes commitment, discipline, and consistency day after day in order to see and feel the progress. We don't just wake up and become successful. Success is a byproduct of how we choose to spend our time, the people we surround ourselves with, and what we want our legacy in this life to look like.
He currently lives and trains in Fairplay, Colorado with his wife and two dogs.
Key Points:
- The benefits of doing hard things
- Living life without limits
- The hardest physical challenges Don has attempted and completed
- The mental and physical battle of running for 24 hours on an assault runner treadmill
- Importance of mental training in endurance sports
- Lessons learned from Badwater 135- the world’s toughest foot race
- Benefits of running on a manual treadmill to improve as a runner
- Farthest distance run in 12 hours, fastest 100-mile time, farthest distance in 24 hours
- How to keep improving and building an aerobic base as a runner
- The power of consistency
- Surround yourself with people that will help you get better
- Prioritizing to make more time for the things that fulfill you
- Investing in yourself to become a better version of you
- You can’t just wake up and be successful
- Dialing in nutrition for ultramarathon training and racing
- Don’s next big challenge
- Don’s definition of ambition
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Boundlessendurance.com
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Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, and nutrition expert, and television contributor/host. He is the author of the new best-selling book, “The Minimum Method, The Least You Can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You”. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and NEWBEAUTY.com's top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more. Joey’s work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, Livestrong.com, BodyBuilding.com, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, Beach Body, and many more.
In this episode, Joey shares his secrets from years in the fitness industry on how we can all begin to optimize our health and fitness to become the best versions of ourselves in all areas of life.
Key Points:
- How fitness saved Joey's life
- Take care of your health to show up for those around you
- When to push through, and when to pull back in your training
- What is the “minimum method” and how it can transform your health, and your life
- Who was The Minumum Method written for?
- Uncovering the “how” for your fitness goals
- Where to start on your fitness journey and the blueprint for sustainable progress
- The one thing you can do to optimize your hormones and your health
- Do we actually need 8 hours of sleep?
- Ways to optimize your sleep to feel your best each day
- The ideal amount of time to take a nap
- What to do before bed to get more deep and REM sleep
- Identifying your chronotype and why it’s important
- The importance of decreasing stress for better health and longevity
- Changing your workouts based on where you are in life
- Your training should fit into your life
- Train for performance, not aesthetics
- Joey’s definition of ambition
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Jeremy is a runner, running coach, and content creator based in Austin, TX. He has completed several marathons and ultramarathons, including qualifying for the 2023 Boston Marathon. He is the founder of the Stronger Faster Farther training program, which has helped hundreds of athletes PR in their races. Throughout this episode, we dive into Jeremy’s journey from videographer to entrepreneur as a content creator and running coach. In this conversation, you’ll hear tips, tricks, insights, and advice from Jeremy on how to take your endurance, and your life to the next level, as well as how to use fitness as a way to push through hard times and be ready for whatever life throws your way.
Key Points:
The benefits of running without headphones
Where Jeremy’s running journey started
Using running to push through hard times and be ready for what life throws at you
The importance of getting small wins early in the day
Going from videographer to running coach and content creator
Lessons learned from working for Nick Bare
Consistency is the key to progress in anything
The coolest experience Jeremy has had in his running journey
Running is YOU VS. YOU
Running mistakes to avoid if you want to get faster
How adding sodium to your diet can improve your running performance
How to use carbohydrates to enhance your performance
What to do leading up to race day and on race day to perform your best
What races are on Jeremy’s bucket list
Striving to be better than you were yesterday
Structure your days in a way that allows you to be successful
Benefits of strength training to improve endurance
Jeremy’s definition of Ambition
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YouTube
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Mike Aidala is a leading Performance Coach who has been mentioned in: Men’s Health, GQ, Men’s Journal, Muscle & Fitness, Well+Good, AskMen, and more. He works with individuals who want to grow their relationship with their mental, emotional and physical health and cultivate the peak performance state of flow.
Mike is also a lifetime athlete having experience from collegiate football to Olympic weightlifting, competitive stand-up paddle-boarding, running multiple ultra-marathons, hand-balancing, and national-level strongman competitions He recently set the Guinness World Record for most weight lifted by Turkish Get Up in an hour and SUP paddled 82 miles from the Bahamas to Florida.
Mike has spent his life seeking and studying a state of awareness through flow and impactful wellness practices and shares practical tips and insights on how we can tap into flow daily and begin to design our ideal life and achieve peak performance.
Key Points:
- Dedication is a trait all high-performers must have
- Eliminating distractions to get the most out of your workouts
- What is ‘flow’ and how can we find it in our lives?
- Psychology vs. positive psychology
- Going from good to great
- How to actually strengthen your mindset
- The most impactful thing to increase your level of well-being is GRATITUDE
- Getting out of your own head and thinking about what you truly want
- Eliminate the word “should” from your vocabulary
- Slowing down and being open to life’s opportunities
- How to design your ideal life
- Utilize the recovery phase of flow to reach peak performance
- Set up your day based on when you’re most alert
- Mike’s definition of ambition
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Website
Coaching
Men's Group
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When we realize we are the creators of our own reality and are willing to put the work in and learn from our failures and mistakes, it opens up a new world of possibilities.
Today’s guest, Dr. Bill Dorfman, better known to millions as “America’s Dentist” is a world-renowned dentist responsible for creating some of the most stunning smiles in Hollywood. He is a NY Times Best-Selling Author of the book Billion Dollar Smile and bestseller The Smile Guide. He is a TV Personality that starred on ABC’s hit series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed incredible transformations on the show’s participants, and is a recurring guest on the new Emmy Winning show, “The Doctors.” Dr. Dorfman has also been featured in magazines such as Men’s Health and is a co-founder of LEAP- a non-profit motivational and development program for high school and college students.
Dr. Bill embodies what Pure Ambition is all about and shares his journey on how he came from nothing as a kid and has created an incredible life for himself and how he uses his life motto “learn, earn, return” to pay it forward.
Key Points
- Mindset and perspective are keys to success
- You only fail when you quit
- Just because you haven’t had big success, doesn’t mean you won’t
- a sure recipe for failure is never trying anything
- Growing and selling a multimillion company
- Why burnout is made up
- What happens after money isn’t a worry anymore
- He who gives receives the greatest gift
- Doing whatever it took to get a job in Switzerland despite having no money out of college
- Working with some of Hollywood's biggest stars
- Learn, earn, return
- Making lemonade out of lemons
- Dr. Bill’s definition of ambition
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What does it mean to become the strongest version of yourself? Today I sat down with Courtney Roselle, founder of Iron Grace, a personal training business with a larger mission to empower women and men to embrace their bodies and the strength that lies within. She’s a competitive athlete in the CrossFit and Bodybuilding arena and was also a semi-finalist on Season 2 of NBC’s Titan Games. She has also recently competed in National CrossFit competitions Wodapalooza, Granite Games, and Asbury Park Summer Games.
Key Points:
- Leaving a 9-5 to pursue a career in fitness
- What is ‘Iron Grace’?
- Only do business with brands that align with your personal brand
- Not allowing others to define your path for you
- The benefits of training for physical challenges
- Women are just as strong, if not stronger, than men
- The mental and emotional impacts of strength training
- Courtney’s fitness goals before she turns 40
- Getting over body dysmorphia
- Going into fitness modeling and getting into Vogue magazine
- Authenticity attracts the right people and opportunities into your life
- Competing on NBC’s Titan Games
- Surround yourself with people who are better than you and that can help fill your cup up
- Things Courtney does to stay grounded and not get burnt out
- How eating more will get you leaner and build more muscle
- What you put into your body plays a role in how you perform in life
- Tips to become the happiest, healthiest, most optimal version of yourself
- Courtney’s definition of AMBITION
Connect with Courtney:
Website
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Craig Levinson is a fitness enthusiast and former professional athlete with a deep passion for human optimization and holistic health. Through his passion for helping others, Craig established CL Talent Inc, a talent agency that represents athletes, influencers, and celebrities enabling them to pursue their dreams and visions through social media strategy, content creation, and brand development. Craig also works closely with the world-renown inspiration Zion Clark to manage his social presence, television and media presence, and management services.
Key Points:
- Using social media for good rather than just a highlight reel
- Growing up in South Africa and moving to New Zealand as a kid
- Coming to the US with $2,500 to play college basketball and the growth that comes from putting yourself in new environments
- Holding yourself accountable regardless of your circumstances
- Starting a supplement company out of college
- Working with Zion Clark and building his brand
- How being a good, authentic, and energetic human will create opportunities
- Leveraging social media as a tool to positively impact others
- The importance of pursuing your own human potential and defining what success looks like for yourself
- Building a strong community before you monetize
- The 3 ways to organically grow on social media
- Think about what you can give rather than what you can take
- Picking and choosing opportunities that will have the greatest impact
- Health is the foundation for success
- Food is information for our body and dictates how we think, feel, and perform
- Tips for optimizing your health and wellness
- The fundamental principles for performing your best
- Using cold exposure to overcome adversity and deal with hard things in life
- Not letting excuses dictate where you’re going in life
- Craig's definition of ambition
Connect with Craig
Instagram: @craig.levinson
Website: https://www.cltalent.net/
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FREE Fitness Community: https://link.getupspace.com/
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
James is a Content Creator, Performance Coach, and endurance athlete who recently set two world records by bear crawling an ultra marathon (31 Miles). James has a strong passion for bringing awareness to mental health through physical feats and plans on doing many more outlandish things to inspire others and spread awareness about his cause.
Key Points:
- Recovery after bear crawling 31 miles
- What training looked like preparing for the bear crawl
- Coming up with a training plan for the bear crawl
- Breaking through self-limiting beliefs
- Staying healthy and injury-free while training for hours per day
- Mindset practices that James used during training
- Shedding the old version of yourself and stepping into a new life
- What was going through James’ mind the morning of the crawl
- The most difficult part of the bear crawl and how he overcame it
- Letting go of the end result and being present in the moment
- What nutrition looked like throughout the 24-hour bear crawl
- Overcoming the voices in his head telling him to quit
- Getting his life back into balance
- What makes James excited to do life moving forward
- Managing seasons of imbalance and learning about yourself through the process
- The things that light James up and make him excited about life
- How James plans on using social media to positively impact people’s lives
- What are the intentions James has to live as the best version of himself
- Advice James would give to himself at the beginning of this journey
- James’ definition of ‘ambition’
Connect with James:
Instagram: @james.boria
TikTok: @jamesboria
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7-LkWzMu_1vEtWgiBagww/videos
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Two days out until the Philadelphia Marathon! In this solo episode of the podcast, Dom answers questions on the process leading up to the marathon.
Questions addressed throughout the episode:
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Why did I decide to run a marathon after playing college football?
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How have I been mentally preparing for the race?
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At what stage did I feel I was ready to take on a marathon?
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How to increase carbohydrates leading up to the race
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What foods to carb load with + my carb load strategy
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My race day shoes
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Any injuries I dealt with leading up to the race and how to come back from them
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My race day nutrition strategy
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Biggest takeaways and lessons learned throughout the process
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This episode is from the Define Success Podcast where Dom was interviewed by host Matt Lupi. Dom and Matt chop it up and discuss the journey to becoming our best selves and why valuing progress over is so important in personal growth.
Throughout the episode Dom and Matt discuss:
- Overcoming setbacks, letdowns, and coming back from injury
- Getting away from the party scene
- Using the pandemic as a time for growth
- Committing to personal excellence at a young age
- Valuing progress over perfection
- Not putting too much on your plate every day
- Building strong, impactful habits
- Comparison is the thief of joy
- Tip for all young entrepreneurs and athletes
- Momentum over motivation
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Have you ever felt stuck, or that you are meant for more in life? On today’s episode, Dom sits down to chop it up with Frankie Dades- a hybrid athlete and first responder for the city of New York who went from partying in the clubs every weekend to competing in bodybuilding shows, running marathons, and relentlessly pursuing the best version of himself while sharing his journey to help others do the same.
Key Points:
- What is an “easy run”?
- Should you run before you lift or vice versa?
- Doing a bodybuilding show right before a marathon prep
- Bodybuilder diet vs marathon prep diet
- The importance of electrolytes in endurance training
- Our greatest triumphs often come as a result of our failures
- Run your own race and ask for help when you need it
- Talent means nothing if you don’t work hard
- How to stop living for the weekends and live a life you're proud of
- How to avoid the comparison trap
- Share your story and journey because someone needs to hear it
- Complacency kills, and consistency compounds
- Why do so many people fail and quit on their dreams and goals
- How to get out of the partying lifestyle and stay consistent with your goals
- Discipline and confidence are built over time
- Frankie's definition of ambition
Connect with Frankie:
IG: @drankiefades
TikTok: @frankiethegreek
Connect with me:
Join my FREE Fitness Community on Upspace:https://link.getupspace.com/profile/domfusco
Instagram: @dominicfusco
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YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs not only stop us from living as the best version of ourselves, but they can also stop us from starting the journey altogether. Today's guest, Laura Hearn, has the formula to put these to rest and empower you. Laura is the Founder of LH Consulting, the Empowered Modern Women Movement, and the Fearless Fem Founder Mindset Program. She also hosts the Empowered Modern Women podcast. Her passion lies in showing you how to create a totally badass life, whether you want to be ultra-healthy or immensely wealthy, Laura will lead you to a transformation to a happy and fulfilled life without having to sacrifice too much to get it.
Key Points:
- Empowering and educating women
- Using fitness to empower yourself and push through hard times
- Breaking through self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs
- Getting out of your own way
- Identifying what your true purpose is
- Relentless forward motion
- We have a choice to be happy
- From running a 5k to running a marathon in the same year
- Finishing a marathon despite injury and no crowd support
- How finishing a marathon has made her a better person
- How to bounce back after falling short of your goals
- Doing hard things on purpose
- There’s a better version of yourself out there that you haven’t met yet
- 3 things to get started on your path to enlightenment
- How does success make you feel?
- Define what success and abundance mean to you
- What would you do for others if you were successful?
- The importance of self-awareness
- Say no to certain things to stay in alignment with your mission
Connect with Laura:
Laura's Website
Connect with me:
Join my FREE Fitness Community on Upspace:https://link.getupspace.com/profile/domfusco
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
What does it mean to courageously explore the boundaries of the human experience? Today I sat down with Aaron Velky- an entrepreneur, author, speaker, high-performance coach, and CEO of Money Club to discuss how to create your dream life and the action steps it will take to get there. His practical advice will allow you to take any goal whether it be fitness, business, relationship, travel, or all of the above, and turn it into reality.
Key Points:
Prioritizing fitness to give you more successful in business and in life
Going from maintenance man to coaching entrepreneurs
What we do today compounds into growth over time
Writing a children’s book from what he learned coaching girl’s soccer
Solving the financial education problem
Setting up a side hustle to leave your 9-5 if you are unhappy with your work
Aligning your behavior with your values
Maximizing time to be more effective in the day
Tracking metrics to ensure progress
The value of networking effectively and fostering relationships
Playing the long game in fitness and entrepreneurship
The importance of saying NO
Investing in yourself
Things we can all do to strengthen our mindsets
Connect with Aaron:
https://aaronvelky.com/
Instagram: @aaronvelky
https://www.wearemoneyclub.com/
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LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
How often do you wake up and think to yourself, "I do not feel like doing the work today"? In this solo episode, I talk about the process of pursuing a goal and how to reframe your mindset to look at things in a long-term approach, delay gratification, and enjoy the process of whatever you are in pursuit of. Whether it be fitness, health, business, relationships, or life in general, the process will have its highs and lows but, we have to keep moving forward and remember that it is a privilege.
Challenge for the listener: Think about something you’ve thought would be awesome, but justified why you can’t do it. Once you have it, think of the smallest action step you can take to get there. Send me a DM on IG @dominicfusco and tell me what it is and how I can help.
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What does it look like to truly find balance in life? Today I sat down with Steven Izen- CEO & Founder of Lokai and Elements. Since founding Lokai while he was a student-athlete at Cornell University, the company has sold more than 10 million bracelets and donated over $9 million to charity while inspiring others to find balance in their own lives. The bracelets are a reminder to never let the highs get us too high, or the lows keep us too low. Life is about the pursuit of balance, and the journey is the reward.
Key Points:
How Lokai was born
The importance of giving back
Never cutting corners in life
All the decisions you make affect your path
Finding balance as a CEO of multiple businesses, father, and husband
The only way to succeed in business
How to improve time management and find more balance in life
The importance of sleep and the role it plays in finding balance
Why prioritizing our health and fitness is critical in finding balance
Staying humble and hopeful in times of struggle
How Elements of Balance was born
Carrying the mindset of an athlete in all areas of life
Prioritizing what’s important in life
How to win the morning
Making sacrifices to live the life we want
Shop Lokai
Shop Elements
Connect with Steven
Connect with me:
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TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
On today's episode, I chat with Antonio Vaglica, Founder of ConsistencyWins, Business Consultant for Stage 2 Growth Entrepreneurs, Advocate for Business-Athletes, and Host of The ConsistencyWins Podcast. A few years ago, Antonio was caught in a wave of self-pity after his MLB dreams came to an end. Now, he owns multiple businesses and is on a mission to help business athletes maximize their potential in all areas of life.
Key Points:
- What happens when your MLB dreams come to a halt
- What “relationship capital” is and why it’s important
- Building systems that allow you to succeed
- Physical health and the correlation to wealth
- Stacking small wins daily to start seeing growth
- Running a 7-figure business at age 25
- Building a community of 100+ former athletes and now entrepreneurs
- Why you should ditch your morning routine
- How to structure your day for success
- Forcing leisure time into your life
- Creating operating procedures that allow you to grow and scale
- Books and podcasts everyone in their 20s should read and listen to
- Adopting the business athlete mentality
- Creating a healthy environment for work and leisure
- Setting boundaries in life to focus on priorities
- Delegating to grow and scale a business
Resources:
Connect with Antonio on Instagram
ConsistencyWins Podcast
Connect with Dom:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
There's the old saying that "the journey is the reward." Whatever you're pursuing, there are going to be more days that suck than ones that don't. But those tough days of training, those late nights in the office, or whatever work you are putting in are going to be the times you wish you could go back to. If we stay consistent, It's not a matter of IF we will reach our goals, it's a matter of WHEN we will hit them. Enjoy each step of the journey because it truly is the reward.
Challenge for the listener: write down 3 things you are grateful for that may seem like a struggle.
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Claire Bays is the host of the wellness podcast “Conversations with Claire”, a trainer at Kollective - Austin’s Premiere Social Performance Club, a PN Certified Nutrition Coach, Sober Alcoholic, Brand Builder, and Athlete competing within the spaces of CrossFit, HYROX, and OCR’s. She grew up on fried chicken, played no sports growing up, and didn’t identify as an athlete or go to a gym until she was in her 20s. She has overcome eating disorders, alcoholism and substance abuse, abusive relationships, and more. Claire feels that her life’s mission is to help others realize versions of themselves that are unrecognizable to who they are today. She is passionate about sharing the tools she has learned to grow, heal and change - in order to inspire others to see that they are BEYOND capable with the right resources and support.
Key Points:
- Getting sober
- Do your actions align with your values?
- Habit stacking to become the person you want to be
- 17:31 Using nutrition as a tool to become a better version of yourself
- When to and when not to track your food
- Keeping nutrition simple to achieve specific goals
- Establishing a stronger relationship with food
- 3 healthy habits anyone can adopt
- Overcoming binge eating
- What happens when you eat processed carbs before bed
- Hate what’s harming you
- How you interact with people is impacted by your nutrition
- What we consume determines the quality of our lives
- Mental, physical, and spiritual practices to become the best version of yourself
- Developing a gratitude practice is a cheat code for life
- Become a student of life
- The relationship between food and social media
Connect with Claire:
https://linktr.ee/clairebays
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TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Do you ever get caught up in thinking so much about what you don't have that it stops you from taking action? In this short solo episode, I discuss the concept I was recently introduced to and how it can be applied to reshape our mindsets to take action as the person we are becoming, rather than the person that we are.
Challenge for the listener: think of one thing you want to have. How can you tweak what you are currently doing to be that thing you want, so you can take more action?
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Do you ever wonder what the habits of high achievers look like? I sat down with Michael Chernow to talk about the habits that took him from an addict to an entrepreneur and self-made millionaire. He shares the morning routine he follows that empowers him to be at his best each day and shares how we can create our own routines and adopt our own habits for success.
Michael is a Restaurateur + Entrepreneur, TV Host, Fitness Personality, and Family Man. He is the founder of Kreatures of Habit, a lifestyle and wellness brand which was born with one simple goal in mind—Give people the power to harness healthy habits from wake up to wind down. Most recently, they have released the PROATAGONIST, the world's most delicious, healthy, and optimized oatmeal on the planet.
- Being saved by the world of health and fitness
- There’s no easy way to happiness, it just takes work
- every day, we have an opportunity to win if we can control the controllable
- Every single successful person has lost more than they have won
- Getting sober at 23 years old
- Replacing bad habits with healthy ones
- Fitness and nutrition are the foundation for his happiness and success
- The value of stacking small wins
- every day we get an opportunity to win at life
- Being in the pursuit of better and not getting down on yourself for failing
- Michael’s morning routine
- Morning routine tips for people in their 20’s
- Why we should all wake up early
- Why you should write out your fears
- Every day is the first day of the rest of your life
- Why strength training is the key to a long and healthy life
- Michael’s definition of Ambition
Connect with Michael:
@michaelchernow on all platforms
https://kreaturesofhabit.com/
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Whatever you are pursuing in life, there are always going to be resistance to show up. Some days that resistance might be stronger than others. Keep showing up and fighting for what you believe in and what you’re pursuing. If you need support, reach out to me on IG, I’d love to help you anyway I can.
Sam Kuhnert is a Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Founder and Executive Director of NubAbility Athletics Foundation. Sam was born with one hand, but that has never stopped him from embracing God’s purpose for him. He overcame doubt, setbacks, negativity, and countless other obstacles to achieve his dream of playing college baseball. Owning his difference made all the difference in his ability to move forward with confidence in sports, even after many said he’d never play outside of rec level. He also faced a life-threatening illness and a bad injury that ended his college career before graduation.
At only 17 years old, Sam had a vision from God to create sports camps for kids like him. So, he founded NubAbility Athletics, a global non-profit charity that helps him teach thousands of children who have differences that they too can overcome challenges and live a triumphant purpose. As the founder and coach of NubAbility Athletics Foundation and speaker, Sam spends every single day working with kids and making real changes in their lives. God is using him to reach and encourage more kids in this capacity than he ever could have as a pro baseball player. His goal is to show kids how they can tap into God’s purpose for them and become game changers for God too.
Key Points:
- Finding strength in God to ENDURE the challenges and circumstances he has been dealt
- There is no time to mourn or feel sorry for yourself
- Having resilience and faith in yourself and God
- Owning and embracing our differences
- No more incredible feeling than overcoming what people said you couldn’t do
- Overcoming a rare disease that should have killed him
- Our faith is like a gravel road that we have to endure continually
- Bringing visions to creations
- Looking at failures as steps to success
- Anytime something goes wrong, there is something good coming on the other side
- God steers moving ships- keep moving
- Using fitness as a tool to overcome life’s challenges
- The relationship between faith and fitness
- I’m going to be better today than I was yesterday
- Looking at life like game film: see what you did wrong and how you can improve
- Go to the grave with an empty vessel
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The results we get and the opportunities that are presented to us are a direct result of how much work we are putting in and the energy that we give off. In today's episode, I talk about how showing up with more energy will get us closer to our goals and create new opportunities.
Challenge for the listener: What is one thing you want to accomplish and how can you give more energy to it?
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- Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion!
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ALEX WEBER is an International Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Host for NBC, competitor on the Emmy-nominated series, American Ninja Warrior, and Author of the book, Fail Proof: Become The Unstoppable You. But Alex also knows what it feels like to hit challenges, self-doubt, uncertainty, and failures— and how you can overcome them. Alex gives you his system to be a leader in your life, realize your fullest self, and accomplish your biggest goals in your career, relationships, and life!
Key Points:
- Asking yourself what you want for your moments on earth
- Good things happen when you go all in
- Because we could do something doesn’t mean we should
- How to prioritize and make more time in the day
- Being busy vs. being productive
- Why failure is a good thing
- How to find more failures in our lives
- The secret to genuinely building confidence
- Choosing to believe in yourself
- The pain of not doing something is worse than doing it
- The importance of building culture and community
- From coaching high school lacrosse to hosting American Ninja Warrior
- The best things happen when we are aligned and give our best
- Going all-in on the thing that is on your heart
- Starting a Men’s group for high-achieving men
Connect with Alex:
IG: @iamalexweber
Men's Group: @menweadmire
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In today's episode, I share my fitness journey and the stories, experiences, triumphs, and tribulations that have gotten me to the point where I am today. While I played football and am currently training for the Philadelphia marathon, there have been many hurdles I have had to overcome along the way. My mission is to empower others to become the best versions of themselves and I am a firm believer that it starts with prioritizing our health and wellness. I hope my story inspires you to take action and move the needle forward. If you have any questions on how to get started on your health and wellness journey but need help doing so, hit me up on social media, my links are down below.
Challenge for the listener: Write down one thing you can day to start prioritizing your health and wellness and move the needle forward. This could be as simple as going for a walk on your lunch break or spending a few minutes stretching before bed.
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Doug Elks is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of the AIM Podcast. He played D1 college basketball at Western Carolina University and now consults for brands helping them drive revenue through marketing, sales, and building brand awareness. He is passionate about fitness, faith, and building businesses.
Key Points:
- Doing everything he does for God
- Being called by God to live with energy
- Getting saved and giving his life to Jesus in his
- When you intentionally live for God, you live and are motivated differently
- When we seek God, there’s nothing on earth that we can’t overcome
- Health and fitness should be a priority in all of our lives
- Life is too short not to feel like we’re living out our calling
- If you have a passion or calling for something, just get started
- Transitioning out of college basketball into the world of business
- Energy creates opportunity
- Your work ethic and actions determine what you want
- Create time blocks for yourself to ensure you get done what needs to be done
- The importance of prioritizing and being intentional with our time
- Making time for God with a busy schedule
- Learning how to say “no” to things
- Being strategic about where we put our time and energy
- Making an impact on people each day no matter how small
- We have one life to live on earth, we need to be taking care of our bodies
- Find ways you enjoy moving and taking care of your body
- Never ever give up or make excuses
- Keep being resilient and helping others live with purpose
Resources:
AIM Podcast
Website: Dougelks.com
Follow Doug on IG
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Bobby Hobert AKA "BOBBBAAAAY" is a self-improvement content creator. He’s recorded over 400+ podcasts in his career & hosts It’s The Bearded Man Podcast. He’s also a transformation coach for Entrepreneurs and helps them master their relationships with time. He refused to get a 9-5 job so he began driving Uber full-time to pursue a career in the creative space. After 19,002 rides and staying consistent in posting content and publishing weekly podcasts, he found himself working in the podcasting space full-time. He is a true testament to what can be accomplished with hard work, discipline, commitment, consistency, and big dreams. Through his social media platforms, he is helping young men build healthy habits, manifest their dreams into reality, and reach their full potential.
Key Points:
- Figuring out what you want for your life, not what others want
- Going to drive Uber full-time after graduation
- Consistency breeds confidence
- Three chapters of his professional career
- Building better men through healthy habits and routines
- Be willing to show up and try things
- Prioritizing well-being and self-care
- Living for your future self
- Being timely, direct, brief, and confident
- The day-to-day is not supposed to be sexy
- Break up large goals into small actions you can take daily
- The right way to network and build relationships in our 20’s
- Not being afraid to shoot your shot
- Surrounding yourself with people who you are motivated and inspired by
- Our twenties are meant to discover and figure out who we are
- Bobby's definition of "ambition"
Connect with Bobby:
TikTok
It's the Bearded Man Podcast
EntrepreneurWit
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
We were not made just to survive, we were made to THRIVE.
Today’s guest, CJ Finley, shares his story of how he left his high-paying corporate job and threw himself into entrepreneurship to pursue his mission of making every heartbeat count. CJ is the Founder of the ThriveOnLife Brand and is a Podcast Host, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Advisor, and Athlete who leaves it all out on the line each day to make a positive impact on the world.
CJ is one of the most inspiring people I have had the pleasure of meeting and collaborating with and this episode is jam-packed full of wisdom and practical insights on how to help us all thrive on life.
Tune in as we discuss:
- Seeking adventure and embracing the unknowns of life
- Learning from the things in life that don’t go right
- We all have the ability today to choose what our tomorrow looks like
- Changing what you want after going to school for something
- Living a life that 7-year-old you would be proud of
- Driving from Nashville to Houston to ask his future wife out
- Lowering your ego and asking for help when you need it
- Quitting a high-paying job to pursue entrepreneurship
- Invest money into yourself and continue to learn and develop skills
- Success is based on the team you build
- There is no balance in life, only the right mixture
- Knowing when to say “no”
- Structuring your day for success
- Don’t try to win the war in a day
- Focusing on direction vs. speed in business
- Figure out how to be valuable in any room
- Spend time with people who elevate your life
- CJ’s definition of ambition
Connect with CJ:
IG: @cj.finley
Website: cjfinley.com
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Discord Community: https://discord.gg/sqDcqfvk
Christina (Mooch) Muccio is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, a former athlete turned fitness professional and lover of creating communities. She left her 6-figure job in corporate America because she felt “called for more” and began her career in fitness to empower people to show them that anything is possible despite their circumstances.
Key Points:
- Finding inspiration when creating content
- Leaving corporate America because she felt called for more
- Empowering yourself through fitness and wellness
- Creating a “Come with me” rather than “look at me culture in fitness
- Showing people it’s possible regardless of any circumstance
- Knowing your “why” and what your mission statement is
- Identifying your core values
- Living and operating out of love rather than fear
- Using your relationship with fitness to elevate all areas of life
- Getting out of the comparison trap
- Embracing the messiness that life happens
- What it means to live with an “abundance mindset”
- Money you will make back, time you won’t
- Defining what you want the world to look like and striving to create it
Connect with Mooch:
IG: @cmooch
Connect with Dom:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Join our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/rVhkPuaP
Tommy Marquez is a broadcaster, writer, on-camera personality, and podcast host in the CrossFit media space. A former gym owner, and mental health professional, for the last 12 years he’s been helping create digital media for CrossFit and the CrossFit Games on a multitude of platforms. He cofounded the Talking Elite Fitness podcast and most recently was featured as the desk analyst for the CrossFit Games on CBS. He is also currently a staff writer for the Morning Chalk Up.
Key Points:
- Working in the mental health space to teaching Crossfit to joining the Crossfit media team
- 4 things he does every day when he wakes up
- Saying YES to new opportunities
- Being conscious of how you show up because you never know who is observing
- Stacking bricks each day and continuing to improve
- Doing things that feed your curiosity
- Hustle culture and a holistic approach to health don’t have to be exclusive
- The value of communal suffering
- Sleeping in the office as an intern to gain an edge
- Finding the things that light you on fire and motivate you to work hard
- Ways to deal with anxiety when you feel it overwhelm you
- The mental and physical benefits of sweating daily
Resources:
Follow Tommy on Instagram
Talking Elite Fitness Podcast
Talking Elite Fitness on YouTube
Morning Chalk Up Articles
Connect with me!
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Jelani Jenkins is a 5 year NFL Vet, certified performance and mindset coach, and the founder/CEO of Postseason – a social learning app that helps athletes continue their growth, success, and fulfillment beyond sports. Through mindset training, he helps athletes and high-performers overcome their subconscious limitations to achieve their goals quicker, easier, and with more fulfillment.
Key Points:
- The struggle of finding your purpose once you’re done playing your sport
- The spiritual side of athletics often gets overlooked
- Diving into personal development and self-discovery after playing in the NFL
- The value of being part of a community
- How to make your life feel like gameday
- The value in seeking out mentors
- Getting clear on who you are and what your purpose and intentions are
- The benefits of mindfulness practices
- Using meditation to train your awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and actions
- Eating right, pushing hard physically, and getting enough sleep to show up at your best
- Advice Jelani would give to his younger self while playing in the NFL
- We can all accomplish anything we put our mind to
- Approaching the challenges of life through the lens of an athlete
- Inserting gratitude into your life like you’re lifting weights
Resources:
Instagram: @mightykingjenkins
Postseason Website
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Chris Page is the founder of It's All Day Fitness & Nutrition Coaching and the It's All Day Podcast, and currently training to become a professional soccer player in Europe. Chris shares with us his story of how he used fitness and nutrition as an outlet to deal with stress and anxiety while building confidence and how it saved him from drugs and alcohol. He also shares the "It's All Day" mindset and how we can use it to maximize our lives and reach our full potential.
Key Points:
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Developing a strong mindset to pursue and accomplish your goals
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Taking ownership for our mistakes and putting the ego to the side
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What to do if you are struggling to find your identity
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Staying in control of what you can control
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Using fitness and nutrition as an outlet rather than drugs and alcohol
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Offsetting bad habits by replacing them with good ones
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Not taking the opportunity to be an athlete for granted
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How to maximize your daily brain power
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The value in goal setting in all areas of your life
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Dreaming massive goals and backing them with massive action
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Accumulating wins to give yourself confidence
Connect with Chris:
IG: @chrispage_coach
It's All Day Podcast
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 64 - What does it mean to be 'relentless'? Today's guest is Tony Reyes, a man who embodies the true meaning of the word, as he shares his incredible weight loss journey and life transformation. At his heaviest, Tony weighed 406lbs. Then, after the birth of his son, he decided to fight for his life back. Since then, he has lost over 100lbs and completed a marathon. His journey continues and he shares it daily on Instagram and on YouTube as @FocusFightFinish.
Whoever you are right now does not have to be the person you settle for. Tony is a living breathing example that we are capable of achieving more than we could have ever imagined in this life if we commit, execute, and stay consistent. We are ALL capable of becoming relentless.
If you found value in this episode please share it with a friend and leave a 5-star rating and review, it means more than you know and helps the show reach more people!
Check out Tony's Content:
Instagram: @FocusFightFinish
YouTube: Focus Fight Finish
Podcast: Focus Fight Finish
More of My Content:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 63 - Taylor Morgan is a Marine Corps Veteran, Holistic Lifestyle Specialist, Ecopreneur, and helps impact driven entrepreneurs achieve balance and accelerate growth by optimizing their health & productivity. He has spent the last 8 years studying holistic health and has influenced over 50,000 people to optimize their lifestyle. His work has been featured internationally in multiple health and business related publications, podcasts, and even on live news. His mission statement is: to inspire others to live #thecaptainslifestyle. He does this by expressing his happiness, relentless pursuit of excellence, eagerness to face challenge, and adventurous personality.
Do you ever wondered why you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? And even if you get enough sleep, you still wake up feeling tired, groggy, and struggle to focus the next day? Do you feel unmotivated at times and feel like you're not living in a way that serves you or others? Is there an optimal time to workout, wake up, or go to sleep? Are you curious and eager to make a change in your life?
In this episode, Taylor and I dive deep into how we can all begin to optimize our lives and enhance our health, happiness, and productivity. Tune in to hear us discuss the following and how we can use them to improve our lives:
- mindset
- vision
- brain health
- sleep
- relationships and communication
- nutrition
- biohacking
Follow Taylor:
Website:https://www.thecaptainslifestyle.com/
Instagram: @captain_taylor_morgan
TikTok: @captain_taylor_morgan
Connect with Dom:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
TikTok: @dom_fusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode Timeline:
0:27 - how Taylor lives the Captain’s lifestyle and why he had to leave the Marine Corps
2:22 - first major failure which led to his first major breakthrough
5:13 - how the Captain’s Lifestyle started and how it has evolved
7:38 - the biggest struggles that Taylor has had to help his clients overcome
8:47 - why Taylor left CrossFit to create a bigger impact
9:42 - 6 pillars of the Captain’s Lifestyle coaching program
13:03 - how do you know if you’re getting good quality sleep?
14:54 - best thing you can do for your sleep
17:27 - how alcohol affects sleep
22:02 - the number 1 thing you can do for health, happiness, and productivity
24:06 - is it bad to get into work on the computer right when you get up?
26:48 - is there an optimal time to workout?
29:53 - the importance of meal-timing
31:07 why entrepreneurs needs MORE sleep
35:18 - what is Taylor most excited for moving forward
37:07 - what a day in the life of Captain Morgan looks like
41:29 - what does “ambition” mean to Taylor?
43:12 - I GET to vs. I HAVE to
Episode 62 - Navigating life after sport can be a difficult, confusing time. On this episode, I sit down with Q Williams and discuss how he is helping men struggling to find their mission in life ignite their curiosity, discover their passions, and live with purpose. We also discuss how cross-training your brain may be the best way to achieve optimal performance.
Quentin (Q) Williams is a men’s coach for current and retired athletes, bringing clarity, brotherhood, and accountability to men’s deepest mission after sport. As the creator of the World Class Method, Q is a leading authority on male athlete mental wellness. Q was a two-sport athlete at Northwestern, where he holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Management and became a Gator Bowl Champion. After sport he overcame years of Post-Concussion Syndrome by leveraging his own World Class Method. He went from feeling confused and angry about concussion to feeling lit up, clear eyed, and committed to thriving and making a world class impact on other athletes.
Q has spoken on countless podcasts, facilitated international men’s groups, filled venues for live events across San Diego County. Today, he serves as an Official Provider for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Behavioral Health and founder of World Class where he supports clients via 1:1 Coaching, Group Courses, and Speaking.
Connect with Q:
Instagram - @qwilliams__
Website - https://www.q-williams.com/
Athlete Archetype Quiz - https://www.q-williams.com/quiz
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 61 - Austin is an Entrepreneur, Artist, Athlete, Writer, and founder of WAVY DREAMR (@wavydreamr).
If you have ever felt lost in the world with no clear direction on where to go, or what to do, you are not alone.
In this episode, Austin and I sit down and talk about why he started writing and creating, the criticism he had to deal with, his struggles with mental health and how he found outlets to express himself, the importance and value in sharing your story, how to deal with judgement and backlash from others, why you should not limit what you think is possible in life, and so much more.
This was a powerful conversation, and I'm pumped to be able to share it with you all. Go out and take a step toward creating the life you want for yourself.
Connect with Austin:
@austinsutor & @wavydreamr
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 60 - Mark Bottenhorn is a mountain, ultra, trail and OCR athlete living in Dallas, Texas. He spends his free time being a father, husband, and mental health advocate. Mark works with dozens of endurance athletes ranging from first timers to elites on his coaching platform, Run Strong Coaching. Mark has numerous wins, course records and accolades including landing on the North American top performances list numerous years in a row.
On this episode, Mark opens up about his eating disorder, struggles with mental health, and how we can capture moments of struggle and use them to find the strongest version of ourselves. He also talks about the blue collar mindset that he takes with him wherever he goes, why we should never settle for anything less than the best we are capable of, the power of possibility, and finding our "why" and letting that guide us in life. This was a powerful and insightful conversation and I hope you can take something away from hearing about Mark's journey!
Check out Mark's Links:
IG: @bottenhornrunning
Websites: http://www.markbottenhorn.com/ & https://www.runstrongtc.com/run-strong-tc.html#/
Finding Strong Podcast: on Apple & on Spotify
Episode 59 - James Boria is a functional strength and mindset coach who is from Long Island, New York. As a former collegiate athlete and baseball player, James is a major believer in pushing limits both mentally and physically to tap into the full potential that is within all of us. To prove that, on October 7th of 2022, James will be bear crawling an ultra marathon (31 miles) as a world record attempt. Through this feat, James will be raising money for the organization The Hidden Opponent and bringing awareness to athlete mental health.
Tune in to hear James discuss how this insane idea came about, how to step into the person you have always envisioned yourself being, tapping into your full potential, taking an athlete's approach to life, and why James never stops hustling.
Make sure to check out James at the link below, and if you feel called to, donate to his gofundme for the ultramarathon he will be completing in October:
IG: @jamesboria_
Website: https://jamesboria.com/
31 Mile Bear Crawl x The Hidden Opponent
Connect with Dom
Instagram: @dominicfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 58 - Krysta Huber is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. Her unique coaching program, The Fitness FYX, blends nutrition, fitness, mindset, and stress management into one holistic approach. Krysta specializes in helping group-fitness lovers lose weight without tons of cardio, hours in the kitchen, or passing up on the foods they love most. Krysta hosts a weekly wellness podcast, called The FYX with Krysta Huber, where she focuses on nutrition tips, goal setting, and a healthy mindset.
Krysta is also the Base Ops Studio Lead and Marketing Coordinator at The Fort Athletic Club in Oceanport, New Jersey.
We live in a world today where there is so much information at our fingertips that it can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being. There is constant bombardment of eat this, drink that, do this workout, try this routine, etc. that it can be overwhelming and discouraging. So, how do we know what regimen is best for us and will give us long-term sustainable results?
Listen in as Krysta and I break down the biggest reasons why people (us included) struggle with consistency on our health and wellness journeys, why you should focus on making small changes in your lifestyle before anything else, how to hit your health and fitness goals if you are a busy professional, navigating through transition periods in your life, balancing enjoying food and having a social life without letting it throw you off course, what it means to be "healthy," and much more!
Episode Resources:
Connect with Krysta on social media by following her on Instagram: @thekrystahuber, @thefyx.officialpod. Check out her podcast wherever you love to tune into your favorite shows. To learn more about The Fitness FYX Coaching program and to book a free consultation with Krysta, visit her website: www.thefitnessfyx.com
Links for above:
@thekrystahuber: www.instagram.com/thekrystahuber
@thefyx.officialpod: www.instagram.com/thefyx.officialpod
Website: www.thefitnessfyx.com
Podcast (Apple link): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fyx-with-krysta-huber/id1545290457
Follow Dom on Instagram - @dominicfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 57 - On this episode I sit down with Will Thomas, better known by his name in the digital world as "Built by Will". He is a Personal Trainer, Online Coach, and Nutrition Coach based out of San Antonio, Texas where he focuses on guiding his clients along the path of transforming not only their body, but their mentality and life as well.
Will opens up about the loss of his father, finding confidence in the face of fear and adversity, showing up for yourself so you can show up for others, what to do if you are lost or just starting out on your health and fitness journey, and much more. He even flipped the script and asked me a few questions at the end, so make sure to stay tuned for some exclusive content!
Follow Will
Instagram: @builtbywill
Website: builtbywilltraining.com
Connect with Dom
Instagram: @dominicfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Email: dominicfusco6@gmail.com
Episode 56 - Dalton Laino possesses an intense drive for growth. Whether it be his health journey, his own personal development, or continually hearing other peoples perspectives on the PTCoffeecast that he co-hosts with his partner Will. This drive has lead him to partnering with Don and Will to build The Movement Physio & Performance. Outside of this you can find Dalton dabbling in various areas of fitness such as CrossFit and Running, drinking freshly brewed coffee from his aeropress, and enjoying a hike while listening to his favorite podcast.
Dalton completed his Masters of Physical Therapy Degree at Western University. Prior to that, he graduated with a Kinesiology degree from the University of Windsor where he played football in the Canadian Junior Football League. He has spent the early part of his career working as both a physiotherapist and a strength coach. During this time he discovered that the most important thing he can do for people is position himself as a guide on their rehab and fitness journey.
Tune in to hear Dalton and I discuss how he was able to create a thriving business through COVID, things you can do to empower yourself, the value of doing hard things, building a strong mindset when rehabbing an injury, the keys to self-growth as well as personal growth, and much more!
Make sure to check out all of Dalton's content:
PTCoffeeCast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ptcoffeecast/id1336306312
The Weekly D Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-d-show/id1546486133
Instagram: @dlaino.93 - @themvmtpts - @ptcoffeecast - @move.local
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 55 - Mike Woodby is a remote coach who combines raw passion for the iron with a modern, thoughtful perspective on life, nature, and performance. Mike is a Certified S&C Specialist and Licensed Athletic Trainer who made the shift to remote coaching in 2020 with the launch of Grizzly Performance. Through GP, Mike seeks to help meatheads like himself develop into well rounded “Hybrid” athletes who lift heavy AND possess incredible aerobic fitness. Along with building high performance athletes, Mike strives to instill an understanding of human potential and a more meaningful relationship with nature. Mike lives with his wife Jadee in Carlisle, PA. They are always active and typically pursue hobbies that involve the outdoors in some way.
This conversation covers why Mike left his job as an Athletic Trainer to become a fitness entrepreneur and coach, how to maximize results on a hybrid training program, the best things to do for recovery, how to start attracting an audience on social media, and more!
Episode Breakdown
0:48 - leaving athletic training to become a fitness entrepreneur
9:50 - how to balance strength training and endurance training and does cardio kill your gains?
14:10 - how to gain muscle and lose fat on a hybrid program if you're a newby
18:50 - CLIP - what goes into a training program to maximize results
28:00 - the best ways to facilitate recovery
34:40 - why Mike named his business Grizzly Performance
38:10 - why businesses grow once you find a niche
39:50 - what excites Mike the most about his business
44:40 - what “ambition” means to Mike
Follow Mike for more:
Instagram:@grizzlyperformance.gp
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
After many months of thought, revision, and self-realization, I have finally decided to rebrand the podcast formerly known as 'Days with Dom' to the Pure Ambition Podcast! This was an incredibly long and difficult process, but I am beyond excited for the direction of this podcast, the interviews that will be conducted, and the value I will be able to share. Tune in to hear why I decided to rebrand and what to expect going forward!
Episode 54 - Cory Camp is a connector and creator. Professionally, he is a personal performance coach for former athletes to find their flow in life. He works together with his clients to improve holistic well-being through simplifying and optimizing their life.
A former nationally ranked swimmer turned Forever Athlete, Cory has spent much of his time following his formal athletic career researching how to bring “the zone” into daily life.
Cory started Forever Athlete Radio Podcast as a way for him to share insights from conversations with the world’s most elite athletes and coaches. This endeavor helped him create Forever Athlete, a social learning platform designed to connect, inspire, and support the growth seekers of the world.
Tune in to hear us discuss what it means to simplify and optimize your life and how anyone can begin to do this, what "flow" is and how to find it in your daily life, how to hold do a better job of holding yourself accountable, things we can all do to find purpose in our lives, and so much more!
Episode Timeline:
1:13 - why Cory rebranded his podcast from “The Athletic Mindset” to “Forever Athlete Radio”
4:55 - what sort of things have come out of the rebrand
6:42 - what Peak Performance Coaching is and how you can benefit from it
10:36 - how important it is to live with purpose and how we can discover it
14:47 - how Cory finds flow and lets the things in his life work in harmony
18:00 - the hardest thing about starting a business
19:24 - ways that you can find flow and optimize your life
20:50 - what “life optimization” is and how it can help you find flow
23:51 - how to get yourself out of a creative funk
26:20 - what excites Cory the most about life going forward
32:34 - the coolest place Cory has ever traveled and what he learned from it
33:50 - what “ambition” means to Cory
Connect with Cory:
Instagram (personal)
Instagram (business)
Website: https://www.foreverathletela.com/
Forever Athlete Radio (Apple)
Forever Athlete Radio (Spotify)
Connect with Dom
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 53 - Joe Rinaldi is a husband, friend, physical therapist, performance coach, inspirational writer and motivational speaker based out of Philadelphia, PA. While Joe wears many hats, he views himself first and foremost as a human being who aspires to inspire others and leave every place better than he found it. Joe was born with a genetic eye condition called Best Disease which causes a progressive loss of central eyesight. While it wasn’t always the case, Joe chooses to view his struggle as an immense source of strength and he hopes to help others develop the same perspective through his content, stories and actions. Joe is the founder and CEO of Project Endure, LLC which is an organization focused on helping others to do hard things in pursuit of building resilience, practicing persistence and becoming better versions of themselves.
Tune in to hear us discuss how to find balance by being intentional with your time, why Joe left his full-time job as a Physical Therapist, the benefits that come from doing hard things, how to find meaning and fulfillment in each day, and so much more!
“What I’ve lost in sight, I’ve gained in vision.” – Joe Rinaldi
Episode Breakdown:
1:05 - discussing what it means to “find balance”
5:45 - leaving his job as a full time Physical Therapist to become an entrepreneur
12:15 - taking risks and managing volatility of emotions
14:49 - scaling and growing a business and not just trading hours for dollars
17:29 - the value of creating a community and what is Project Endure
20:33 - why should people do hard physical tasks?
24:17 - Joe’s biggest takeaways from Ambassador’s Weekend at Bare Performance Nutrition
26:55 - what a day in the life of Joe Rinaldi looks like
28:57 - how to make your day more fulfilling and more rewarding
30:51 - the importance of finding a niche and getting specific on who to work with + some great books and podcasts to help elevate one’s life
34:50 - Some of Joe’s goals for his life
Joe’s Links
Blog (link)
Twitter (link)
LinkedIn (link)
YouTube (link)
Instagram (link)
Newsletter (link)
Podcast (Itunes) (link)
Podcast (Spotify) (link)
Project Endure (link)
Hard Things Club (link)
Connect with Dom
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 52 - Jonah Mitchell and Hannah Montoya are a husband and wife duo who specialize in helping people lose fat healthily and sustainably without sacrificing the foods they love. Jonah is a former college football player, Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach. His wife Hannah handles content creation, marketing and advertising, finance, and other business entities. They currently run their business remotely as they are traveling around the country and living in an RV. Together they also host the “Fat Loss is Easy” Podcast and provide incredible value in their Facebook group “Fast and Easy Fat Loss Tips.”
In this episode, Jonah and Hannah share the reason why they are so passionate about helping people lose fat and enhance their lives and how failed attempts at fat loss themselves led them to this niche. We also discuss the struggles as well as the rewards that come from running a service-based business and some of the key things to take into account when working with clients. Jonah and Hannah share some of the struggles they have faced while running a business together and how they have overcome and grown from these dilemmas.
Imposter syndrome is something many tend to feel, especially when marketing and advertising for a business on social media. These two share what they believe to be effective strategies to break free from this feeling as well as what you should be focusing on as an entrepreneur to achieve and sustain growth. I admire these two for the work they do and the mindset they live with. Two of my favorite quotes from them in this conversation are: “be happy for what you have, but never be satisfied,” and “if you’re lacking ambition, maybe you’re lacking vision.”
Be sure to check them out and take advantage of the many free resources and value they provide!
Show Timeline:
0:39 - what it has been like running a business from an RV
4:36 - the transition from in-person to hybrid to fully online
7:55 - divide and conquer to be successful
10:15 - investing in a coach and continuing to grow the business
13:50 - transitioning to fast and easy fat loss from athlete for life
19:00 - marketing, social media, and how to acquire and keep clients
24:05 - mistake that you made that you wish you could go back and tell yourself
28:00 - biggest myths in the industry and in fat loss
32:10 - what excites them about their business
35:30 - what comes to mind when they hear “ambition” and what it means to them
Instagram: @jonahmitchell_fitness
LinkedIn: Jonah Mitchell
TikTok: @jonahmitchellfitness
Website: https://jonahmitchellfitness.com/
Youtube: Jonah Mitchell Fitness
Facebook: Jonah Mitchell
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Episode 51 - Matt Choi is a former D1 football player from Monmouth University and is currently a personal trainer in the DMV area, specifically in Maryland, where he helps athletes and the general population reach their health and wellness goals. He is also the host of The Athlete's Marathon Podcast where he interviews former athletes that have transitioned out of their sport and into entrepreneurship or their careers. Matt enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically through various types of workouts and challenges that may seem a bit crazy. Most notably, he has recently completed a 50-mile ultramarathon in Utah and is currently training for a 100-mile ultra this September.
Matt shares how finding discomfort and then pushing through it has transformed his life pushes him to be the best version of himself everyday so that he can inspire others to break their own perceived limitations. He also shares his definition of ambition and how he uses it in his daily life.
Follow Matt:
INSTAGRAM: @mattchoi_6
TIKTOK: @mattchoi_6
YOUTUBE: Matthew Choi
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
TIKTOK: @dom_fusco
Episode 50 - I decided to make a list of things that I have learned about life after having the opportunity to converse with the amazing guests that have been kind enough to come on the show as guests and share their knowledge, wisdom, experience, and expertise. I then pulled the 7 that I believe to be the most relatable and worthy of sharing. I hope that you find some value in this shorter reflective episode and use these mantras to elevate your life in whichever form best suited for you. Many thanks to each guest and listener thus far, your support truly means the world to me! Cheers to many more.
Connect with me:
Instagram: @dominicmfusco
YouTube: Dominic Fusco
LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco
Newsletter: https://dom-fusco.ck.page/9906579e01
Episode 49 - Natalie is the owner and operator of Fit Addicted Nutrition. She is a former pro athlete, and a recovered fitness addict and dieter who's now focused on creating health and vitality in the body using a more freeing and intuitive approach to food and fitness. She specializes in fat loss for women as it pertains to the female hormones, female metabolism, and the female psyche. In her high touch 1on1 coaching program, FitChic Academy, she teaches women how to look and feel while finally breaking FREE from their obsessive ties around the gym and food.
In this episode, Natalie talks about her time as a professional athlete and how she fell into the trap of using PED's and ultimately got banned from the Crossfit Games. She opens up about her struggles with being obsessive over her physique and physical appearance and how it led her down a dark path and ultimately caused her some severe mental, physical, and emotional harm. After overcoming her unhealthy relationship with food and living with chronic anxiety and stress as well as muscular fatigue, she now understands that the only way to truly be happy and content is to practice self-love, which is in all of us. Throughout this conversation, she shares her own stories, how she was able to find a path to happiness, and how others can do the same.
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Instagram:@natalie.newhart
Website:https://linktr.ee/natalie.newhart
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Episode 48 - Albert “Albie” Masland, Jr, is a runner of continents, husband, father, lover of humans, and liver of life. Albie is the Vice President of Government Sales at NuFabrx where they hold the patent to “put medicine in your clothes” to support pain, recovery, medical applications, and beyond. Before that, he served in various programmatic and partnership roles with Travis Manion Foundation where they empower Veterans and Families of Fallen Heroes to develop character in future generations. He also ran 3,205 miles across the USA in support of the Travis Manion Foundation.
In this episode, Albie shares how shame, failure, and a lack of purpose ultimately led him to run across the United States. When you are doing something or are a part of something bigger than yourself, you can grit your teeth together, push harder, and get the job done. On top of that, you will be able to discover just how far you can test your mind, body, and spirit. Albie ran across the country and found himself along the way.
We also discuss different ways to get out of a funk and back on track, why it is important to do the things that “suck” in life, the benefits of moving your body, exercising, and dancing, the power of manifestation, all of the lessons Albie still carries with him after running across the country, who he would invite to a dinner party, and much more.
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Episode 47 - Shaun Ziegler is the Host of TOS Talks, Founder & Owner of Zieg's Landscaping, Founder of Fresh Press Customs, Startup Consultant & Investor. He is passionate about improving this world through innovative technologies and by encouraging and influencing people to begin to work together through open-minded conversations regardless of their differences and opinions.
In our conversation, Shaun and I discuss why he dropped out of school to focus on building businesses and gaining real-life experiences, how to balance doing many things at once, the importance of prioritization, how to train your mind through meditation, what we both think about the current state of the world, why he decided to start his podcast, and he shares his answer to the four people he would invite to a dinner party.
Shaun is a good friend of mine and it is inspiring to see how hard he works and what he has been able to accomplish. I hope this episode puts into perspective that we all have our journey and life to live and we cannot compare ourselves to others. Having a strong and focused mindset is key to getting what you want in life.
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Episode 46 - Jonah Mitchell is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition coach in Denver, Colorado whose goal is to help individuals use health and fitness to not only get in the best shape of their life but also amplify their experiences in life. He is a former College Football player and graduate of Western Colorado University. He is the creator of the Athlete For Life Challenge in which purpose is to help current and former athletes get in the best shape of their life without doing endless cardio or starving themselves.
If you are a former athlete, you know the sting of strapping up the pads, lacing up the cleats, or putting on the uniform for the last time. You feel like you have lost a piece of yourself. That has been your identity for as long as you can remember. Jonah and I talk about his journey post-football and his failed attempt at trying to continue playing. However, he also shares how he found himself during the darkest time in his life and his lifelong struggle with mental health. Additionally, we discuss how to break the barriers of self-doubt and limitation we put on ourselves, how the fear of failure is crippling to our self-growth, how diet and physical health affect all areas of our lives, finding a new identity once you voluntarily, or involuntarily move on from something, controlling the controllable, and more!
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Episode 45 - Kait Devir is a Division 1 lacrosse player at Boston College, YouTuber, Photographer, Videographer, and Content Creator. In her spare time, she also works for the Boston College Digital Team and was recently offered a position as a content creator for the new Women's Lacrosse Pro League, which will be their first year. When you come across Kait's content, you will quickly see that she loves the life she lives and hopes to inspire others to follow their passions. Kait's main focus is on fitness, nutrition, the life of a collegiate athlete, health and wellness, and living life to the fullest with the people that mean the most to her. More of her content can also be found on her separate Instagram pages focusing on her media work and her passion for nutrition. Throughout the conversation, we discuss what it is like balancing so many different hobbies and responsibilities, how she continues to learn and grow her skills, the student-athlete life, why you should not pay attention to likes and views on social media, conquering the fear of being on camera, what her advice would be to anyone looking to start creating, and much more!
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Instagram:@kaitdev1 - @kdevir.media - @jerseymeals
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Episode 44 - Today I welcome to the podcast Ben Herskowitz, better known as "Ben Books" in the digital world. Ben is a wildly impressive guy and you would not expect the things he is doing to be done at age 19. He shares why he was drawn to the reselling game, specifically books, and why he decided to skip his high school graduation last summer. Later in the conversation, he also gives some insight on the sports card game, why it is such a booming niche in the reselling game, and even some big wins he has had buying and selling cards. Recently, he has teamed up with a fellow guest on this podcast (Jarod Weaver, Episode 9) to launch a podcast of their own called "Finding Your FIRE" which is geared toward helping individuals become more financially literate and how they can put together strategies to retire early. We discuss all of this and much more! Ben is an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word and I had a great time meeting and learning from him. Make sure to connect with him and follow along with him as he documents his journey. Thanks for tuning in!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbooks34/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerskowitzBen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-herskowitz-b1a351185/
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Episode 43 - In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk to the legend himself, Tim Seifert. Tim is the Senior Vice President, Head of Annuity Sales at Lincoln Financial Group, an esteemed and sought-after public speaker, guru in the financial services industry, expert on leadership, teacher, coach, mentor, and has been featured in many business journals and magazines including the Philadelphia Business Journal. He is known for his entertaining, genuine, and passionate way of speaking and capturing the attention of any audience. He has also scaled and conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro. The bottom line, when he speaks, people listen.
Tim was kind enough to talk with me about the journey of his life and how he has achieved such great successes. He explains the art of taking safe failures, how gratitude is one of the driving forces in his life and was instilled into him by his mother, what advice he would give to his younger self, how we can all find hope in uncertain times, his 5 factors of success, leadership tips he has learned from people he has met such as David Goggins and Jesse Itzler, and much more. We even sneaked some talk in about our beloved Eagles. Whether you are an established professional, parent, student, teenager, there is something for everyone to take away from Tim's impeccable leadership skills and wisdom shared in this conversation. I hope you all enjoy this episode! See the links below to check out more information on Tim Seifert, as well as connect with!
More on Tim Seifert:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjseifert/
Article Published in the Philadelphia Business Journal: https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2019/05/02/lincoln-financial-exec-seifert-kilimanjaro.html
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Episode 42 - Joe Rinaldi is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Performance Coach, Author of the Cup of Joe Newsletter and Blog, Co-Host of The Pursuit Podcast, and Bare Performance Nutrition Ambassador.
What I admire most about Joe is that despite the fact that he suffers from Best disease, which is when your sense of sight slowly deteriorates, he chooses to use it to his advantage. He goes in depth to explain how we are constantly given choices in life, and it is up to us to choose how we respond to them. Joe is living proof that the dark times in life don't last, and they always lead to brighter days, as he explains further during the interview.
This conversation is also rich with quotes and lessons that will give you a new perspective on life. Joe believes that attitude is contagious, and by waking up each day with a positive one is the best thing a person can do. I find tremendous value in each newsletter, post, podcast episode, and relayed quote that comes from Joe, and I am positive you all will as well.
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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joerinaldi.dpt/
Website:https://joerinaldi.blog/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7YJ4Vhk7Ph74bLIFBy-rA?view_as=subscriber
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joerinaldi.blog
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Episode 41 - Anthony Marshall Prugel is the Host of the Total Potential Podcast, a Virtual Technology Producer, Media Consultant & Director, Owner of Stonelick Studios and Stonelick Productions, Owner of College Beats, and Ambassador for ViewStub. He also had the chance to work with Post Malone on his 2017 tour.
TP (as I refer to him as) recognized his passion for entrepreneurship at an early age as he started his own auto-detailing business at the age of 15. He has since been involved in many ventures in the media and entertainment industry which include hosting podcasts, radio shows, orchestrating online virtual concerts, graphic design, pre and post production, among other things.
In this episode, Tony and I discuss the pros and cons of living the traditional 9-5 lifestyle, how a person can work to discover their 'total potential,' the importance of building connections and fostering relationships, and journey of life.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave it a review, and reach out to me and let me know your thoughts!
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Instagram: @anthonymarshallprugel - @totalpotentialpodcast - @stonelickstudios - @stonelickproductions
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Episode 40 - For this week's message, I discuss a statement I heard earlier this week. It also goes with a quote I try to live my life according to, from Mark Twain. What we do in life is absolutely important, but WHY we do it is even more important. There should be a reason why we do anything. If for some reason what you are doing is not contributing to your growth as a human being, it may be time to go back and look at the why. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the matter and some real-life examples of how I am putting them into action, as well as how you can use this to elevate your life. Let's talk about it!
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Episode 39 - Dave Reggina and Mike Parelli are the hosts of the No Snooze Podcast in which they are building a community focused on taking action. They deliver tips and strategies through their own experiences along with guests in almost every industry including business, entrepreneurship, wellness, entertainment and sports to motivate and inspire the way you attack your own journey. They believe that It’s much more than a podcast, it’s a mindset- and a lifestyle. Don’t snooze on life, you only get one shot.
Tune in to this episode to hear Mike and Dave talk about what they learned in their 20's and how they are executing and taking action in their 30's to experience all life has to offer and how they are cultivating a community of people of all ages who are adopting the "No Snooze Mindset" and striving to improve, learn and grow each day.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-snooze-podcast/id1491233466
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74D8z5HoxiAAzhS1U4K2eC?si=PKGmpZuiTy2F-JBKy2d-Jg
Instagram: @nosnoozepodcast
Personal Instagram's: @daveregg and @mikeparelligreenwhichrealestate
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This week's message comes courtesy of the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has to do with keeping our focus and moving forward. There is never a right time to do something, and there are always reasons to stop or backtrack. Tune in to hear why I chose to discuss this topic and how it will help you get closer to where you want to go, or who you want to become.
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Episode 37 - Davida Ginter is the CEO of Enkindle Global, an organization that leads global efforts to eliminate burnout, Author of the book "Burning Out Won't Get You There" which features interviews and conversations with worldwide leaders and change makers. She is also the founder of the sustainability center Be the Change, and has been recognized internationally for her work in the field of Values-Based Communication for Sustainability.
In this episode, Davida shares what it was that ignited her passion for helping others prevent burnout, as well as the story behind her book title and how it can help people stay passionate, excited, and motivated, rather than experiencing burnout. We discuss "zoom fatigue" and how to continue to communicate and feel connected without having to be on a zoom call. Davida also shares her thoughts on burnout with children and how it can lead to more extreme cases later on in life.
Davida shares some of the habits her, as well as her clients worldwide use and have implemented into their lives and seen positive results from. If you have ever experienced or are currently experiencing burnout and feel stuck, tired, or uninspired, this episode is for you. Be sure to connect with Davida on LinkedIn, as well as pick up her copy of "Burning Out Won't Get You There" available on Amazon and linked below!
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Website: https://davidaginter.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davida-ginter/
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Episode 36 - This week's message is focused on getting one percent better each day. By staying consistent and striving to improve slowly and brick-by-brick, we are committing to delayed-gratification and setting ourselves up for long-term success and self-improvement.
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Episode 35 - If you win the morning, you win the day. By incorporating meaningful morning habits into our daily routines, we will be better suited to be the most effective, efficient, and overall best versions of ourselves. Tune in to hear some suggestions on some morning habits that you can incorporate to set yourself up for success and be prepared for whatever the day has in store!
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Episode 34 - Just like any other year, right? This roller coaster of a year challenged us in ways we never would have thought possible. But, amidst the struggle, there are lessons to be learned from the year that many hope to forget. Instead of wiping 2020 clean from memory, let us all learn from it and use it to ignite our goals and aspirations in 2021. This quick episode comes packed with 5 valuable lessons that we can learn from 2020 and how we can better prepare ourselves for whatever 2021 has in store for us. Let's connect and talk about goals for 2021!!!
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Episode 33 - With the holidays upon us, I share my thoughts on something that motivates me every day: gratitude. This year has brought us more challenges as a society than we could have ever imagined. This episode is simply me sharing some tips I have picked up from mentors and high achievers on how practicing gratitude can make a difference in our lives. Make sure to share things you are grateful for and what gratitude means to you!
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Episode 32 - Today I am joined by special guest RJ Stern, a Laney College alum and star of the hit Netflix documentary Last Chance U. In our conversation, RJ shares how moving around as a kid and constantly having to adapt and overcome challenges shaped him into who he is. He also talks about his time on the show, the grind of JUCO football in California, and what compelled the filmmakers of Last Chance U to make him a focal point and share his story. Also, he explains why despite his elite talent at the game of football and successful high school career, he received no offers to play college football. I also got to see another side of RJ that is not shown in the show. The side of him shows how he has grown as a man over the years and what it took to humble himself in the process. I had a blast getting to know RJ and am grateful for him being so open and willing to share his story. Follow him on social media, and stay tuned for his upcoming commitment!
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Episode 31 - Today, I will share some of the things I came to learn and recognize while spending the first half of my senior year of college at home. Ask me four years ago what my senior year would be looking like, I would say exactly like this! I'm Kidding. Beyond kidding. A fully remote semester was difficult for me, especially with the wound of my football career coming to an unexpected end still bleeding. Things like how I structured my day, what time I would eat and workout, when I would do my schoolwork, all changed.
However, we adapted and overcame. These past few months challenged me in many different ways, and I am excited to share my struggles, triumphs, discoveries, and realizations. Tune into this mini-episode and see if any of the things I share are relatable to your own life, and make sure to reach out to me and share what you have learned over the past few months!
Thank you all as always for tuning in today, your support means the world to me! Make sure to reach out and connect with me at the links below.
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Episode 30 - Mariel Arias is a recent graduate from Dickinson College and is developing his online presence and building his personal brand to provide tons of content and value on the topics of personal finance, positivity, and self-development. He also writes reviews of the books he reads on The Success Bug (blog and podcast).
Professionally, Mariel is currently attempting to transition into the Commercial Real Estate industry. He’s currently using online courses and resources to teach himself the skills necessary to excel in his future role. Mariel has chosen Multifamily Real Estate as his future investment vehicle of choice and hopes to build wealth to ensure he has the time and freedom to make a difference and continue serving his audience. He recently published a course on Udemy on the topic of resume writing. The course contains the strategies and tips that have helped him secure positions at Bank of America, Bloomberg L.P., etc.
Throughout the conversation we also discuss how everyone's path to success is different, living below your means and avoiding lifestyle inflations, the tools to keeping a sharp mindset, how to find your niche, how reading daily can change your life, and much more!
If you are enjoying the podcast, make sure to leave a rating and review as it helps me out a ton!!!
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Instagram: @themarielarias
Stand Out! - Ultimate Guide to Writing an "AWSome" Resume: https://www.udemy.com/course/awsomeresume/?referralCode=1684BDE355976759ED67
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXv666mxZh1Bn-QjwS9VFA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Mariel's Book Reviews: https://thesuccessbug.com/book-reviews/
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Episode 29 - Aaron Patton is the host of the New Age Influencers Podcast which is Top 200 in over 50 countries and offers conversations with social media influencers, celebrities, content creators, community builders, and entrepreneurs. He also recently launched a podcast consulting business helping fellow podcasters scale and improve their shows. Aaron left his 9-5 sales job two years ago because he was not feeling fulfilled and he believes that EVERYONE should be able to make a living doing something they love and become a "new ager". He has incredibly successful guests on his podcast including Jason Capitol, Bill Perkins, Brendan Kane, Ryan and Jen Hamilton, and many more.
But, what is a "new ager" you might ask? It is someone who embraces the modern era and realizes that there has never been a better time to start making money whether it be creating content, building a personal brand, starting a business, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Whether it be gardening, cooking, skiing, or love for poker, Aaron explains how to utilize the tools available to us in the digital age to begin the journey of making a living talking about and doing things you actually enjoy.
This conversation goes into how Aaron has been able to support himself since quitting his job, monetizing an online venture, the keys to developing and sustaining a new-age mindset, social media growth strategies, and how he is bridging the gap between generations. If you feel like you are meant for more in this life, want to start an online business or channel, or just need a good pick-me-up, then this episode is for you.
I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-age-influencers/id1438975162
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GBPpucDKhxOZbSxsRvvnl?si=fme9chMlR2iAo-MgcJQpGA
Instagram: @newageinfluencerspodcast | @aaronbpatton | @newagemindsets
Website: newagepodcasters.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-patton-aa147110/
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Episode 28 - Julius Marchi is a Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Investor, and College Student. Alongside his brother, he and Julius started a Power Washing business and this summer alone made over $30k in revenue. He also ran a successful dropshipping site through Amazon before the pandemic ran its course. However, when one door closes, another opens. His entrepreneurial drive led him to look for new opportunities to start another business and did so quickly and effectively with his power washing gigs.
While many college students are looking forward to Holiday breaks to binge watch the latest Netflix craze, catch up with friends and relatives, or just relax, as a normal student would. Julius on the other hand is amped up to use the extra time to develop new business strategies, build connections, work towards purchasing his first real estate property, and invest in index funds. Talk about ambition! Julius also lets us in on the daily habits he has adopted to see improvements in all aspects of his life.
In what started by selling some old clothes and gadgets out of his garage on eBay has now turned into an entrepreneurial journey, one that you can follow along with and learn from. Be sure to check out the links to connect with Julius below, and don't forget to leave a rating and review, it helps me out tremendously! I am so appreciative of all of you that tune in.
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Episode 27 - Today I will be discussing Matthew McConaughey’s book ‘Greenlights’ and my five biggest takeaways from it. This book is rich with insight and relatable life lessons, many of them relatable to the average reader and applicable in our daily lives. I narrowed it down to my top five. I am constantly looking to make improvements to my life, and this book helped me realize a lot about myself and what I want to experience in this life. If you have read it as well, reach out to me on social media and let me know your biggest takeaways. Enjoy!
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Episode 26 - Justin Titchenell and Jack Volker are current college seniors and football players at (my college's rival school) Gettysburg College. Justin is the Founder and CEO of CoachTools, while Jack is the CMO. CoachTools is a platform for both High School and College Football coaches to improve the way they organize data, track progress, make comparisons, and strengthen the player-coach relationship.
I had a great time getting to talk to these two guys about how they were able to leverage their experiences playing college football to develop a platform for coaches to be more efficient and foster sustainable success by improving the way they prepare, evaluate, grade, and execute. Being a college football player myself, I see the need for what CoachTools is and just how valuable it can be to any coach looking to take a program to the next level.
Tune in to hear us talk about the rivalry between our respective schools, how injuries are secretly a blessing in disguise if you realize the lessons to be learned, what's next for CoachTools, how we can all learn from our failures, and advice on how to turn something you love into a profession. Thank you all for your continued support, it means a lot to me!!
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Mitchell Pehlke is a Division 1 Lacrosse Player and a current Sophomore at The Ohio State University. He is the host of his own podcast Pelk Talk and has a popular YouTube channel with over 13,000 subscribers. He has also been popping off recently on TikTok and is crushing it on all social media platforms. Mitchell is a fun, charismatic, and genuine guy who loves the life he has been given and lives it to the fullest every single day. Dedicating much of his time at Ohio State to Lacrosse, he shares how he is able to balance being a Division 1 athlete and the commitment it requires, how he got started in the YouTube game and continues to grow and foster a loyal fanbase, the extensive work it takes to run a podcast and still has time to socialize and enjoy life. I had an awesome time getting to know Mitchell and this was by far one of the most fun episodes I have done so far! Tune in to hear a great conversation between two college athletes at different levels, and learn from Mitchell on how to maximize your day and pursue your passions. Be sure to check Mitchell out in the links below! If you all could leave a rating and review it means the world to me and helps me out a ton!
Check Mitchell Out:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchellPehlke
Pelk Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pelk-talk/id1511033491
Instagram: @mitchell_pehlke
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchellpehlke
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Episode 24 - Malthe Helt is a Bryant University student, former Hockey Player, and current PGA Golf Prospect. He is finishing up his last semester in college while also training intensely in pursuit of his goal to become a Professional Golfer on the PGA Tour. Born in Denmark, he has lived in 4 different countries and 5 different states. His early life was dedicated to hockey as he moved away from home to pursue his dream at 15. He also played for the Danish Junior National Team and played 2.5 years of juniors after graduating high school.
After having to step away from the game he loved and dedicated much of his life to, he picked up golf in April of 2018 and leaned on his lessons from playing hockey including dedication, hard work, and discipline to become a pro prospect. Since 2018, he has built a team of supporters such as coaches, nutritionists, strength trainers, and a marketing team.
Malthe has been crushing the TikTok and Instagram game, getting thousands of views for his insane trick shots, not all of them even using a golf ball. He is using these platforms to market himself for his future while trying to put a smile on people's faces and encourage everyone to do their part when it comes to social issues. I had a great time getting to Malthe, and hopefully, the next time I interview him he will be on the PGA Tour!
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Instagram: @mheltgolf
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Episode 23 - Welcome back, everyone! This episode is part two of my conversation with Krysta Huber. Krysta Huber is a Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, founder and owner of The Fitness Fyx and co-founder CEO of The Well, a total mind-body-spirit and beauty company. She currently specializes in nutritional coaching, mindfulness, and overall well-being.
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on fat loss and nutrition and debunk some common myths about what we should/should not consume. Then, Krysta shares some personal stories on how she bounced around exploring different roles in various professions. Krysta also opens up about how she fell into a deep depression after some unfortunate events unfolded in her life, and how eventually, she broke through that funk and started elevating her life. She has since quit her 9-5 and is taking the fitness and nutrition game by storm. This was an incredible learning experience for me, and will bring a lot of value to anyone struggling with mental health, struggling to find their purpose, dealing with self-doubt, and also any early entrepreneurs.
Thanks as always for tuning into DWD, I am beyond grateful for the support!
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Krysta Huber is a Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, founder and owner of The Fitness Fyx and co-founder CEO of The Well, a total mind body spirit and beauty company. She currently specializes in nutritional coaching, mindfulness, and overall well-being. She is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and originally thought she wanted to pursue Journalism. After holding many different positions across various industries, Krysta realized her true passion was in helping and bringing value to others in the form of fitness, nutrition, and mental health. Krysta went through a period of depression, and now she is sharing her story with others while motivating and inspiring her clients and followers to break out of their current shells to achieve their goals and live purposefully.
This is part one of a two part segment, breaking up my conversation with Krysta. So much great stuff to share I had to break it up! Make sure to check out the links below to follow Krysta on social media and check out her website. Also check out the links to connect with me on other platforms. I appreciate all of the support!!!
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Episode 21 - Mike "C-ROC" Ciorrocco is the CEO of Building People Inc, Host of the Top 100 business podcast "What Are You Made Of?", Author, Grant Cardone Licensee, and one of the 2020 Yahoo Finance Top Business Leaders to Follow. His new book "What Are You Made Of? The Art of Building People" will be available for purchase soon. On his popular podcast, he picks the brains of successful entrepreneurs and guides his audience on how to feed success habits, get a clear vision on their direction, feed off of the WAYMO community, and multiply assets.
C-ROC believes that when times get tough, we need to consistently ask ourselves, "what are you made of?" By doing this, we can motivate ourselves to get to the next level, whatever that may mean for each person. Having gratitude for the hard times he went through growing up has helped him turn all that negativity into fuel. Having been mentored by people such as Grant Cardone, he believes in bringing as much free value to others so that they can unlock their potential and find out what they are made of.
All this and so much more in this episode of DWD! Tune in and find out what is holding you back, and how to turn this adversity into fuel to succeed. Leave a rating and a review if you enjoyed this episode, it means the world to me!
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WAYMO Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-made-of/id1485634005
Instagram: @mikeycroc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ciorrocco/
Twitter: @mikeycroc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWHuKojqZfcXmvGCAi_t1Q
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Episode 20 - Luke Konkel is an entrepreneur, growing leader, and business student at Concordia University Ann Arbor. He uses his past experience of being an athlete, to show others that there is more to life than just being an athlete. He is wise beyond his years and is looking to help young, like-minded, ambitious individuals find their path to where they want to be. Luke has been a great friend and resource to me since we met several months ago, and I continue to learn and grow from him both in conversation and on social media.
Luke believes that helping others and providing value to them is the single most important thing we can do in life. If gives us a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and genuinely makes the world a better place. I enjoyed talking with Luke about how to avoid a fixed mindset, and instead shift to a growth mindset where we break away from complacency and continuously visualize what we want our lives to look like. In particular, I loved talking with Luke about humility, purpose, and how community and connectivity are so important and can help us start to live the lives we have always dreamed of.
Tune in to hear Luke and I discuss everything from what would happen if either of us were to die today, to his lessons from being the personal escort to Bill Walton and Bruce Arians. Here are some more things we talk about:
- Filling the void once your sporting career is over
- Working at events such as the Super Bowl and the Final 4
- Being Bill Walton’s personal escort
- Bringing value and selflessly serving others
- The battle against our own ego’s
- Using social media to our advantage rather than letting it control us
- Grow from failure, don’t beat yourself up and dwell on it
- Realizing when something isn’t working and focusing attention elsewhere
- Learning from books, podcasts, etc. and applying that knowledge to our daily lives
- Humbling ourselves and learning from people that have what we want
- Getting into a room with people smarter than you
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Instagram: @lukekonkel7
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukekonkel7/
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Episode 19 - Ryan McNulty is a two-time All-American lacrosse player and current captain at Loyola University Maryland. He is currently working towards his Master's Degree in Emerging Media while playing as a fifth-year Graduate Student. Ryan is also a two-time All-Patriot League player and has been elected Conference Defensive Player of the Week several times. He is currently one of the top-ranked players in all of College Lacrosse and has aspirations to play professionally after his time at Loyola is done. Despite all of these accolades, Ryan is one of the most genuine, caring, and down-to-earth individuals I know.
Ryan is a good friend of mine from high school and a former teammate of mine. When we were in high school, I always looked up to him because he was so humble and cared about everyone he came across no matter what their story was. As Ryan was putting together another All-American season and leading the Greyhounds with a goal of a National Championship, COVID entered the scene. In this episode, Ryan shares what it was like having his senior season cut short, how he reacted as a captain and kept his team's spirits up, and how he has stayed focused amidst the pandemic and has been leading remotely.
We also shared our recent self-discoveries and our daily practices of how we keep a healthy mind and body. "Be where your feet are," he told me. By being present in the moment, focusing on what you are doing right now, our minds can think more clearly and we can give our best effort on the task at hand. Ryan and I also talked about how by changing "I have to" into "I get to," we can look at our daily tasks with a greater sense of gratitude.
This conversation was incredibly valuable to be, sometimes just sharing our thoughts with a friend can be so therapeutic. Make sure to follow Ryan and watch him on his journey!
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Episode 18 - Christian Payne is a current Licensed Realtor/Broker with Indiana’s leading real estate firm F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. Meridian North Office in Indianapolis. He is also the General Manager at CycleBar and understands the hustle and mindset it takes to be successful. His motto is, "every day is a school day." In his young career, Christian has spent time working as a Sports Broadcaster, Coordinator of Multimedia & Marketing, several Internship positions for companies like Adidas, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Administration, and is a graduate of Denison College and holds a Master's Degree in Sports Administration/Marketing.
Christian was one of the people who got me started broadcasting during my Freshman year at Dickinson College as he served as the head of Red Devil Sports Network. He is one of the reasons why I am so passionate about the media industry and we both believe that it can be a driving force for good.
Throughout this episode, Christian and I talk about his motto, "every day is a school day," and why he believes that it is so important that everyone develop this mindset. If we treat every day like a school day, we will all become more well-rounded, sharper individuals, and be able to articulate different problems or scenarios and better know how to take action. Beyond that, life is so precious and short, as we also discuss in our conversation. If we truly understood that nothing is guaranteed and stopped taking things for granted, we could become far better off as a society.
We also discuss both of our time as student-athletes and how neither of our experiences worked out the way we had initially thought/hoped they would. However, it was in these trying times where we came to learn how to adapt and overcome, and take each hardship as a blessing as we came closer to self-realization.
This episode is jam-packed with valuable information that Christian has learned in his time since graduating from college in 2012, and I hope we can all take something away from his wisdom and experience.
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Instagram: @christian.s.payne
Twitter: @CPayne908
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-payne-realtor-65a66524/
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Episode 17 - Cole Herzik is a 2nd year Dental Student, Graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in microbiology and cell sciences and minors in theatre and dance. He is also the Public Relations Manager and Social Media Coordinator for the Dental Student Vibes Podcast.
If you're anything like me, you're probably absolutely petrified of going to the Dentist's office. Why is that? Throughout this episode Cole explains to me how important it is for Dentist's to establish relationships with their patients to make for a more comfortable experience. You may not have thought about it before, but there is an immense amount of psychology that also plays into Dentistry.
Cole and I also discuss the state of our society and the social landscape of our current generation. We are a society that is obsessed with what is 'trending' or what is on the explore page of Instagram or TikTok. As we continue to surge head first into the digital age, it is crucial that we keep our goals, passions, morals, and motives in line and above all, stay true to ourselves. Cole is a very well-rounded, balanced individual with a good understanding around the psychology of we act the way we do and why we are always comparing our own lives to others. I really enjoyed this conversation and I truly believe there is a tremendous amount of value in this conversation.
Be sure to check out Cole on Social Media:
Instagram: @coleherzik319
Podcast Instagram Page: @dental.student.vibes
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Episode 16 - Austin Sumners and Jalen Burks are graduate students at Georgetown University and the founders of Moonshot Sports Company, a sports marketing and branding team that provides a diverse range of sports marketing, branding, and consulting services to meet the list of needs from clients. They strive to provide only the utmost professionalism, creativity, and results-driven success that will help businesses grow.
As Jalen and Austin mention in our conversation, we are living in "the highlight generation," where a little can go a long way if distributed in the most effective way. These two gentlemen are using what they learned as collegiate athletes, as well as their passion for sports and desire to help people and businesses grow their brands and create long-term success.
Tune in to hear us discuss
- The origin behind Moonshot Sports Company
- Why the MLB has taken a backseat behind the NFL and NBA and the future of baseball
- Should Collegiate Athletes get paid or not
- How recruits can stand out with proper guidance and posting regimens
- The importance and significance of branding and social media presence moving forward into the digital age
- The grind of playing D3 sports and how it has shaped them into who they are
- Why businesses that have a driving message behind what they are doing is a key to success and sustainment
- Finding what lights a fire inside you and drives you to follow your passions
- The most important thing in a relationship: giving
- With consistency and hard work, nothing is unachievable
- Testing different things and finding what works
Be sure to check out Moonshot Sports Company on social media and check out their website!
Website: www.moonshotsportsco.com
Instagram: @moonshotsportsco
Twitter: @moonshotsports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonshotSportsCo/
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Episode 15 - Kristin Hutchinson (@kristinbeingkristin) is a Boston based Comedian, Bartender, Wife, and Supermom. She takes the real-life experiences she's had growing up, being in relationships, working as a bartender, and being a parent and makes jokes out them. You know, the kind of things we all experience and want to say but are too afraid too- Kristin won't hold her tongue on the matter! She is the perfect example of starting something new that brings you happiness regardless of age.
In this episode, Kristin explains her tactics of non-traditional stand-up comedy and how she accidentally became a comedian! She is incredibly funny, intelligent, and brings with her a vibe and energy that will be sure to liven up the mood. She can balance comedy, bartending, and family life and often refers to herself as a babysitter, maid, and therapist depending on the time of day. All of the humor that Kristin has within her social media bits, stand-up acts, and YouTube videos is people-oriented and meant to bring happiness and laughter to her audiences through authentic experiences.
Some more things we discuss throughout the episode:
- How bartending is like entrepreneurship.
- Why being people-oriented is so important in modern society.
- Trusting your gut and intuition will lead you on the path you are meant to go down, even if there may be some bumps in the road.
- Different people learn in different ways and we are all good at something.
- What it's like to lose everything in your life and then get up on your feet again and keep moving forward.
- Not being afraid to pursue something that makes you happy- for Kristin, it was taking up comedy.
Follow Kristin:
Instagram: @kristinbeingkristen
TikTok: kristinbeingkristin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClK9ndJ5tqg5kzch6A6TuTQ
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Episode 14 - I interview Mahogani Naravette who is an Atlanta based artist who sells her masterpieces on her website mahoganistudios.com and is currently enjoying all life has to offer and bringing positive vibes to all that are in her presence. She was also featured on Gary Vaynerchuk's 'Tea with Gary Vee'! Mahogani and I had a wonderful conversation about the beauty and authenticity of art and how she has been using it to express herself as well as make some money off of her works since she was in high school.
I found myself smiling and laughing throughout this entire episode. The energy that Mahogani brings is so authentic and contagious that she will make you want to throw whatever excuses you have out the window and start doing something meaningful with your life. However, this sense of gratitude and genuine love for life did not always come easy. Struggles with bipolar disorder, abusive relationships, and other unfortunate events have shifted her perspective and has found art to be an outlet where she can express herself and also bring value to others.
We also discuss how we are easily influenced by what we see on television in the media, and in-turn it results in a lack of our own judgement and common sense. Surrounding yourself with people that inspire and lift us up is crucial for our personal growth, rather than individuals who say it's acceptable to cope poorly with change out of spite for our own self confidence.
At the end of the day, unfortunate situations and changes in our lives are inevitable. Finding balance in our daily routines including healthy practices such as meditation, exercise, prayer, and a healthy diet will contribute to the betterment of our well-being.
Follow Mahogani
- Instagram: @mahogani.studios
- Twitter: @mahoganistudios
- Website: mahoganistudios.com
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Episode 13 - We are all guilty of overworking ourselves, feeling anxious, putting ourselves down, and focusing on all the negatives about ourselves. What if instead we chose to look at the positives in each situation and focused on what makes up feel the most inspired, happy, and fulfilled? Wow, I like the sound of that.
Mark Twain said, "the two most important days of your life are the day you are born, and the day you find your way." In this episode, I converse with Alejandro Navia Mejia, who was kicked out of Harvard after falsely being accused of plagiarism. He is now a Master Life Coach and dedicates his life to helping others find their 'what' and their 'why'. Alejandro refers to himself as, "a burnt-out entrepreneur" as he talks about the toll that extreme hustle took on him mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Eventually, he discovered his love for helping and being of service to others and has started a business that helps others live up to their full potential and uncover what they were put on this earth to do. So often we fall victim to our jobs and enslave ourselves in one thing or another. Allowing this to happen eliminates the balance necessary to live and practice a healthy lifestyle and takes a huge toll on our mental health and well being, in turn making less productive and more miserable in the long run.
I am working every day to figure out what my 'what' and my 'why' are. Here are some books talked about in the show that can help with self-development, critical thinking, the pursuit of one's purpose, and so much more:
- The Leader Who Had No Title, by Robin Sharma
- As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen
- The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
- Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
Follow Alejandro:
- Instagram: @naviafactor
- Website: https://alejandronavia.org/
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Episode 12 - Amath Diouf is a Muslim, North Carolina based hiker from a globe-trotting Senegalese family. He enjoys hiking and camping in the Blue Ridge mountains and writing about access and diversity in the outdoors. You can find his articles at melaninbasecamp.com.
In my conversation with Amath, we kept coming back to was the idea of using nature as an escape. Whether it be venturing on a walk to break through writer's block, get the creative juices flowing if you're an artist, or release the stress and tension from your daily job, the stillness and serenity of nature can be a healing environment for all.
Throughout the episode we discuss:
- The truth about freelancing and how it is becoming more possible now than ever to make a living doing it
- How a kid from Senegal became an outdoor enthusiast and environmental steward
- Realizing that taking care of the earth is just as important as taking care of ourselves
- The connection between the Muslim teachings and the conservation of the earth
- Simple things like going on a hike, walk, or going fishing can prevent your mind from burning out
- Examining the history of segregation in National Parks after the National Parks Service was established
- How systemic issues prevent many from enjoying the beauty of many of America's National Parks
- Why Covid-19 is spiking the number of people taking up outdoor activities and visiting State and National Parks
- The growing concerns of climate change and how we can adhere to making a difference
I hope this episode brings tremendous value as it did to me. Taking care of the earth is just as important as taking care of ourselves, and no matter what profession, hobby, or job title you hold, it is our responsibility to take care of our earth.
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IG: @amachuuf
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Episode 11 - In this episode, Kyle "Khendriix" Maxwell joins me to discuss what it takes to make it in the music management industry and the behind-the-scenes grind that comes with it. Khendriix is a Music Executive, Published Businessman, CEO of Heart of Music Entertainment, and Vivo Media. On top of all this, he hosts "The Kendriix Show" on Instagram live weeknights at 10pm to provide value and insight to his followers. Throughout the conversation we discuss:
- Being authentic and transparent on social media
- Having humility and gratitude and not becoming too self-righteous
- Not being satisfied with short-term wins and becoming complacent, rather, celebrating these small wins and building off of them
- Why "faking it till you make it" is the worst thing you can do for you or your brand's image
- What is the true definition of "making it" in society today?
- Learning from others and adding skills to your own tool belt
- How Khendriix had a paradigm shift in his life once he saw he was going down the wrong path and how it is never too late to make a change
- Avoiding the Forex scammers that are after us all
- Responding to constructive criticism
The only way to get what you truly want in life, whatever that may be, is to put your nose to the grindstone, stay focused on the goal, learn, grow, and just enjoy the journey. The best way to advertise and market in society right now is through social media. However, too many people try to "fake it till they make it," instead of being authentic and just posting about things that make them happy. Contrary to popular belief, people who stay true to themselves and post what actually makes them happy, rather than what they think will get them more likes and followers, end up winning in the long-term.
Find Khendriix on social media:
Instagram: @khendriix
Twitter: @khendriix_
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Episode 10- We consistently tell ourselves we cannot accomplish a task, and then, we make excuses instead of changing our perspectives to figure out how we CAN do it. Self-awareness allows us to identify our strengths and double down on them, but also recognize our weaknesses and how they may be addressed to take the necessary steps to get where we want to be. Regardless, it all starts with taking that first uncertain step.
My guest today is Matt Choi, a former D1 football player from Monmouth University with a Bachelor's degree in business marketing and management. He is currently a personal trainer in the DMV area, specifically in Maryland, where he helps athletes and the general population reach their health and wellness goals. He is also the host of The Athlete's Marathon Podcast where he interviews former athletes that have transitioned out of their sport and into entrepreneurship or their careers. Matt enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically through various types of workouts and challenges that may seem a bit crazy.
If you ever have that feeling of self-doubt as we all do, this episode will help you realize how to "callous the mind" and breakthrough that barrier of denial.
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Episode 9 - There is no better time to explore different career options, move somewhere new, learn a new skill, or get rid of the toxic things weighing you down in your life. In this episode, I am joined by International Speaker and Accountability Coach, Jarod Weaver. Jarod is a master in the art of public speaking, and uses his knowledge and experience he received at a speaking convention at Harvard University to teach his students worldwide how to overcome their fear of speaking and/or how they too can master their own craft. We also discuss:
- Risk taking in your 20's and how not enough people do this
- The power of a positive mindset and where it can take you
- Accountability, discipline, and the daily habits that help keep us happy and healthy
- Entrepreneurship and why it is so popular in today's day and age
- The fear of regret and how it is much scarier than making mistakes
- Being fueled by gratitude
Hope you all enjoy! Please leave any feedback you may have in the reviews/comments!
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Episode 8 - Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Defensive Lineman Doug Costin is today's guest!
For every youngster strapping on the helmet and shoulder pads, each one has a dream of one day playing in the NFL. However, only few are able to one day play on the game's biggest stage. Doug Costin is one of those kids who is now getting a shot to prove himself among the league's best.
Tune in to hear about Doug's journey from high school standout, to All-Conference player at Miami University (OH), to finally being signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Throughout the episode we discuss:
- Training with a future Hall-of-Famer Robert Mathis in the midst of Covid-19
- The importance of mentorship
- Learning how to handle money responsibly
- The hard work and dedication it takes to achieve your goals
- Never giving up on a dream or passion
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Episode 7 - The more we know, the more we grow. In this episode, I talk with U.S. Women's National Field Hockey Team Captain and former National Champion at UNC Ashley Hoffman on the importance of having empathy for others AND learning to become comfortable stepping out of our comfort zones. We discuss:
- UNC's undefeated National Championship season in 2018 and the challenges that were overcome.
- What it takes to become a champion.
- Mental health in athletes.
- Making a choice to educate yourself on issues we as a society are facing.
- The importance of knowing your own value and worth.
- Inclusivity in sports and what needs to change moving forward
- Getting out of your current bubble
- Not being closed-minded and showing up to help others and make the world a better place.
This is a powerful episode that covers a lot of topics, but there is some great advice from Ashley on personal growth and I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I did making it!
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Episode 6 - Do you ever feel like you are meant for something more in life? In this episode, I welcome on Steve Riccio, a Professor, Coach, Consultant, and Author who has dedicated his life to helping others find their purpose in life and live with a feeling of happiness. We discuss how to go about finding your purpose, the importance of consistency and hard work, and not being afraid to chase after your passions. We also talk about his new eBook, Take Aim, which is dedicated to helping others achieve a meaningful career.
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Episode 5 - I welcome on Kevin Ssonko, a recent college graduate who held numerous leadership positions. Kevin and I discuss the current state of America, why a post on Instagram is not enough, what it means to be anti-racist, what it is going to take to make this country desirable and fair to live in for all, and much more. Kevin will tell you how it is, and we all need to hear it. I hope everyone who listens can take something away from this conversation as I have, and start engaging in those conversations that have been avoided for too long.
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Episode 4 - I had the pleasure of talking with Associate Athletic Trainer at Dickinson College on the importance of staying mentally and physically fit, as well as the impacts routines have and how to adjust when these routines are altered. Adam is passionate about giving athletes all the tools and resources to be healthy year-round and compete at the highest level. He also has a side-hustle called Richmond Training Solutions which aims to provide athletes with high quality, individualized, online training programs. Follow him on instagram @adamrichmond as well as his website www.richmondtrainingsystems.org
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Episode 3 - I welcome on a college student who since 2017 has turned his sneaker selling side-hustle into an online business that generates 6 figures in revenue annually. He has also started selling books on Amazon and documenting his journey across several social media platforms and finds fulfillment in helping others learn the reselling game. He has an excellent understanding of media marketing and a tremendous entrepreneurial drive which have been catalysts to his success. Instagram and TikTok: @flips4miles
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Episode 2 - I interview Dickinson College football alum Pat Irwin who recently started a non-profit organization that supports and manages daycare centers for indigent children in Arusha, Tanzania. He initially planned to take the MCAT exam and become a Doctor, but after a service trip to Tanzania realized that he was passionate about helping the children there. We talk about the benefits of serving others, following your passion, listening to your heart, and chasing happiness and fulfillment instead of money. He works as a network coordinator for a healthcare start-up and spends most of his free time building his non-profit and has a passion for serving others.
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My first official episode is a quick introduction about myself, while also talking about there are so many incredible people out there winning in society. WINNING means following your passions and waking up every morning excited about the day ahead. It all starts with the right mindset and the ability to step out of your comfort zone and get used to being uncomfortable.
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