Struggle To Strength Podcast: Recent Episodes
Travis Hatch
Life is full of struggles.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
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EPISODE 117: Discover the secrets to unlocking massive business growth in our latest podcast episode!
Strategy Sprints founder and CEO Simon Severino joins the boys on the podcast this week to dive into the power of delegation, using A.I. to streamline processes, and the benefits of daily flow.
During 19 years of entrepreneurship, Simon has executed hundreds of go-to-market strategies with B2B teams around the globe.
Having scaled his own consultancy, Simon has retired from operations and now became an investor, helping thousands of entrepreneurs reach financial freedom and have a business that runs without being dependent on them.
Simon understands the value of time and just what a rare commodity it is for business owners trying to create some separation from their businesses. It’s a critical goal, says Simon, because visionaries can’t do their best work if they’re mired IN the business rather than working ON the business. There are ways to create space while continuing on a trajectory of growth, but of course not without certain compensations. That’s where Simon’s team comes in, along with his helpful compendium: “Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business.”
Episode links:
- Simon Severino on Instagram
- Strategy Sprints website
- Strategy Sprints on Instagram
- Strategy Sprints on YouTube
- Strategy Sprints on Twitter
- Strategy Sprints Facebook Page
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Guaranteed PPC owner and founder Corey Zieman joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss marketing techniques to attract clients, unique selling propositions, and how to make the buying process easier for customers.
A 12-year veteran in the Direct Response Marketing Field, Corey Built and successfully exited multiple eCommerce companies in the Aftermarket Auto-parts Market before becoming the VP of Marketing at GetRanked1st Marketing Agency in Toronto, Canada.
Corey has managed over 10 Million in paid search spend and generated over one million new leads for hundreds of different brands during his career.
Episode links:
- Guaranteed PPC website
- Corey Zieman on Youtube
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EPISODE 115: In this fascinating episode, we sit down with AI enthusiast Brian Piper to explore the vast potential of large language models such as GPT. Brian shares valuable insights on the practical applications of unlocking and harnessing these powerful AI tools, as well as their learning curves and limitations.
With a background in content marketing, Brian provides valuable advice on leveraging the potential of AI for tasks ranging from meal planning to travel recommendations to content development. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will change the way you think about AI and its potential impact on your life and business.
Episode links:
- Brian Piper on Instagram
- Brian Piper website
- Brian Piper on LinkedIn
- Brian Piper on Twitter
- “Epic Content Marketing (2nd Edition)” on Amazon
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EPISODE 114: Holistic Brain Health Coach Nick Krantz joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss concussion recovery, nutrition and supplement habits, and brain health.
After more than 17 concussions, Nick found himself at the end of his rope, having been told by many medical professionals that there wasn't anything he could do and that he would have to live with the symptoms. It was then that he discovered that there is so much more to brain injury recovery than he ever knew.
Today, Nick shares his story of finding hope in recovery. He candidly shares his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, explaining how they are directly related to brain and gut inflammation. Listen to discover the role of diet, movement, and meditation in the recovery process, as well as some other practical tips and tricks that have helped Nick on his path.
Episode links:
- Nick Krantz on Instagram
- Nick Krantz on TikTok
- Nick Krantz on Twitter
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EPISODE 113: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, coach, and That Fit Friend founder Jake Boly joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss developing a niche website, producing genuine content, and growing your YouTube channel in 2023.
Formerly having worked for some of the most prominent fitness publications magazines, including BarBend, Jake built his own niche website, That Fit Friend.
That Fit Friend is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to testing and reviewing the best training shoes and apparel and creating content to help people make informed buying decisions. Through the site, Jake provides insight into what makes a good weightlifting/training shoe and how specific shoes are suitable for particular training styles.
With a lot of review content out there being nothing more than undercover marketing and paid advertising, Jake runs the gear through the wringer and puts it to the test in real life both inside and outside the gym so that he can provide a genuine, helpful review of its performance.
Episode links:
- Jake Boly on Instagram
- Jake Boly on Youtube
- That Fit Friend website
- That Fit Friend on Instagram
- Jake Boly on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 112: Serial entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and coach Rudi Riekstins joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss fulfillment, empowering your team, and how to unlock your personal power through clear communication.
Rudi has impacted thousands of people for over two decades. On a daily basis, new folks experience powerful transformation through his training, online courses, and group & private coaching.
A leader called upon by leaders, Rudi has been awarded a Top #5 Coach by Thrive Global alongside Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, and Natalie Ellis. Additionally, he was honored by Business Insider as a Top 20 Thought Leader in 2021 alongside Deepak Chopra, Lisa Nichols, and Dr. Joe Dispenza. Rudi has consulted and/or coached start-up entrepreneurs, creatives, and public figures, to billionaire CEOs, on living more intentionally purposeful lives.
Coaching his clients on becoming the most successful person they know, Rudi instructs and inspires them to survive and thrive in any environment, situation, and relationship. He advocates that the only way to achieve this is by bringing mindfulness and consciousness into every aspect of daily life, including business.
Rudi is also known for the InPowered Life Podcast and Inpower University, a virtual platform educating the world on how to tap into their personal power, align with their purpose, and create ease, joy, and success in their lives through spiritual awakening and self-mastery.
Episode links:
- Rudi Riekstins website
- Rudi Riekstins on Instagram
- Rudi Riekstins on LinkedIn
- Rudi Riekstins on Twitter
- Free Copy — “How To Scale Your Business By Aligning Your Team With Your Vision”
- The InPowered Life Podcast
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EPISODE 111: In the middle of difficulty there is opportunity.
Real Business Connections Network and Balbert Marketing founder Ben Albert joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss learning from failure, the power of professional networking, and why building your community is a key to success.
After Covid hit, Ben was furloughed from his job and found himself unemployed, depressed, and feeling unworthy. That’s when he opened his laptop and began reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn, spearheading his entrepreneurial journey.
Inspired to create a network to help outstanding business people elevate their voices, Ben was able to replace the income from his prior sales job in a little more than a year’s time. He is now running a successful marketing firm.
Episode links:
- Ben Albert on Instagram
- Ben Albert on LinkedIn
- Real Business Connections Network website
- Real Business Connections Network on YouTube
- Balbert Marketing website
- James Clear - Core Values List
- René Rodriguez - Amplify Your Influence
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EPISODE 110: Owner of The Movement Dr. and physical therapist Dr. CJ DePalma joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss pain management, miseducation when it comes to injury, and why you should be rethinking rehabilitation.
Through a unique approach of education, evidence, and movement, CJ specializes in chronic pain management and rehabilitation.
From chronic pain issues to back-to-sport injury rehabilitation, CJ has extensive experience treating patients who struggle with daily activities, youth athletes, CrossFit Games Champions, Olympic lifters, and professional athletes of various sports.
CJ is a DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) and runs a physical therapy clinic in Pensacola, Florida. He also plays a vital role with the world-renowned WODPrep.
Episode links:
- Dr. CJ DePalma on Instagram
- Dr. CJ DePalma on LinkedIn
- The Movement Dr. website
- The Movement Dr. on YouTube
- The Movement Dr. Facebook Page
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EPISODE 109: Bulls and Apes Project co-founder and CEO Anthony Mongiello joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss NFTs, the benefits of Web3, and the future of human innovation.
The Bulls and Apes Project (B.A.P.) is a generative 3D NFT project that aims to transform the industry by setting a new standard for what NFT collectors should expect and demand.
Anthony is a professional with over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, specifically in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry, working for large organizations like Excel and AXA. He has experience in delivering strategy and transformation, working on mergers and acquisitions, and has spent a lot of time in the finance and technology sectors, focusing on disruptive technologies.
Intrigued by the concept of Web3 and the community aspect of it, Anthony began volunteering his time on different projects, realizing the potential of the technology and community. However, he also recognized the shortcomings in the space, such as scams, rug pulls, and immature behavior from some players in the industry.
Along with two other co-founders, Manny and Gee, Anthony decided to bring his experience to the table and start the Bulls and Apes project to add value and make a difference in the Web3 space. The Bulls and Apes Project marks Anthony’s entrance into entrepreneurship.
Episode links:
- Anthony Mongiello on LinkedIn
- Anthony Mongiello on Twitter
- Bulls & Apes Project website
- Bulls & Apes Project on Instagram
- Bulls & Apes Project on YouTube
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EPISODE 108: San Juan Taekwondo Martial Arts School and Stay True Combat Sport & Fitness owner Alex Robles joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss the benefits of martial arts, growing a brick-and-mortar business in 2023, and the importance of community.
A former Team USA Taekwondo Competitor and state champion, Alex did Olympic Taekwondo for 29 years. With a B.S. degree in exercise science, biology, and human development from MSU Denver, Alex has over 15 years of experience in the BJJ and kickboxing industry.
Episode links:
- Alex Robles on Instagram
- San Juan Taekwondo on Instagram
- San Juan Taekwondo website
- Stay True Combat Sport & Fitness website
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EPISODE 107: Storewise President/CEO and author Christopher Greco joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss disrupting industry, growing business, and hiring the right employees.
A technology company that builds automation software for food retailers, during the height of the pandemic Storewise nearly tripled in growth, and maintained a 99% customer retention rate, far exceeding the average for a software company. Plus, according to Glassdoor, 70% of the employees recommend the company and 100% approve of the CEO.
Early in his career, Christopher served in many leadership roles at AT&T, Sprint, and Symantec. He proved his early-stage know-how transitioning to a Silicon Valley based mobile technology company that he helped scale to a $220M, and then a $1.3B acquisition. He brings an entrepreneurial, core value mindset to every organization that he’s led.
Christopher authored the book, “8 Steps to Overcoming Everyday Adversity,” which was endorsed by several leaders including the former Vice Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Bill Owens. In 2022, Christopher’s book received The Maxy Award’s runner-up in the inspirational/self-help category.
Episode links:
- Christopher Greco email: cg@christophergreco.org
- Christopher Greco website
- Christopher Greco on LinkedIn
- “8 Steps to Overcoming Everyday Adversity” on Amazon
- Storewise website
- Storewise on Twitter
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EPISODE 106: Digital marketing expert and co-founder & director of growth at Cadence SEO Kevin McLauchlin joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss building a business, overcoming obstacles, and SEO.
Kevin McLauchlin and Christy Olsen are the founders and managers of Cadence SEO, a search engine optimization and marketing company based out of the Phoenix East Valley in Gilbert, Arizona. They have a growing remote team and have chosen to attract high-quality W2 employees by offering competitive benefits including health, dental, and even a gym membership with the added bonus of allowing their employees a flexible work schedule.
At this point, Christy and Kevin are the face of the company, meeting with their clients virtually, and their team works with them on the more technical skills in the background. As they grow and scale, they are on the lookout for team members who truly care about the people who are their clients who might be able to take on more of the sales responsibilities.
Episode links:
- Kevin McLauchlin on Instagram
- Cadence SEO website
- Cadence SEO on Instagram
- Cadence SEO Facebook Page
- Cadence SEO on Twitter
- Kevin McLauchlin on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 105: Cult survivor, digital creator, and Speaking Up podcast host Andrew Pledger joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss religious abuse, identifying manipulation red flags, overcoming obstacles, and becoming your own hero.
A religious trauma survivor raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult, Andrew was expelled from Bob Jones University after a controversial interview with author Josh Harris. His experiences have inspired him to pursue psychology to help survivors and turn his pain into purpose as he helps people grapple with life after spiritual and religious abuse.
Andrew’s previous work has been featured on Yahoo, MSN, and Nerdwallet. His primary mission is utilizing social media to bring awareness to religious trauma, cults, and mental health. He is now a content creator, activist, writer, and religion recovery coach using digital platforms to share his story and inspire others.
Episode links:
- Andrew Pledger on Instagram
- Andrew Pledger website
- Andrew Pledger Facebook Page
- Andrew Pledger on TikTok
- Andrew Pledger on Twitter
- Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger podcast
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EPISODE 104: Diet tips are great. They can help you eat at restaurants without gaining weight and also help you stick to your important health goals.
These tips, however, can be utterly useless if they are not systematically incorporated into your plan.
Veteran psychologist, author, and Never Binge Again founder Dr. Glenn Livingston joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss food addiction, binge eating, and how to create a healthier relationship with food
The former CEO of two consulting firms that provided millions of dollars of research to Fortune 500 clients, many in the food industry, Glenn was disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food-obsessed individuals.
Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of binge eating and overeating via work with his own patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity to a normal, healthy weight, and a better relationship with food.
Episode links:
- Dr. Glenn Livingston on Instagram
- Dr. Glenn Livingston on Youtube
- Never Binge Again website
- Never Binge Again Facebook Page
- Dr. Glenn Livingston on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 103: Beyond Measure Training owner & fitness coach, Steve Hlavac joins the boys on the podcast his week to discuss his incredible business journey, how to stay organized as an entrepreneur, and the importance of mental health.
Surrounded by alcoholics, drug addicts, and siblings in and out of jail Steve luckily fell in love with sports from a young age. Not being the tallest, fastest, or most talented, he had to put in extra work to succeed.
While obviously believing in the health benefits of exercise and nutrition, Steve’s mentality is that the most overlooked and under-appreciated aspect of fitness and nutrition are the skills and values you create by making them a priority in your life.
Steve’s mission is to educate, motivate and encourage every person to take control of their life through routine, fitness, and quality nutrition.
Episode links:
- Steve Hlavac on Instagram
- Steve Hlavac on TikTok
- Beyond Measure Training website
- Beyond Measure Training on Instagram
- Beyond Measure Training Facebook Page
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EPISODE 102: Executive Leadership Coach and Keynote Speaker Marshall Townsend II joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss leadership, personal growth, and ownership.
Marshall began his journey into leadership with 20 years in the active-duty U.S. Army as an Armor Officer. He commanded a company in the 1st Cavalry Division in Desert Storm in 1991. In 1999, Marshall retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and became a leadership coach, trainer, and mentor for the Army National Guard.
Over the next 16 years, he trained combat units deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2015 he left the world of government contracts and started his company MT2 Leadership as an executive leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker.
Today, he helps business owners and leaders create companies and organizations ready to compete on the business battlefield.
Episode links:
- Marshall Townsend II on Youtube
- Marshall Townsend II website
- Marshall Townsend II on Instagram
- Marshall Townsend II Facebook Page
- Marshall Townsend II on LinkedIn
- Marshall Townsend II on Twitter
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EPISODE 101: When it comes to the success of any endeavor, why are positivity and mental health such important factors?
Entrepreneur, MileHigh Meet & Greet founder, and owner of The Party Tub Social Kraig Kaiser joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss what it means to be successful, community event planning, and the importance of positivity & mental health.
The MileHigh & Greet is a gathering of the Colorado Wake & Boating scene. The event welcomes boaters of all types with boating, camping, and Three Nights of Concerts at the water’s edge. A great opportunity to come out, camp, and meet other people.
The Party Tub Social is a 16-person portable hot tub that is available for rent for any event, party, or get-together.
Episode links:
- MileHigh Meet & Greet Facebook Page
- Party Tub Social website
- Party Tube Social on Instagram
- Party Tub Social Facebook Page
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EPISODE 100: Running and maintaining a website can be a major challenge for entrepreneurs, and often it can feel like a waste of time trying to advance your website in Google.
So what are some basic steps you can take to improve your SEO strategy to grow your audience?
SEO Optimizers founder Brandon Leibowitz joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss SEO optimization, the importance of website structure, as well as some tricks for beating the Google algorithm.
Brandon has run and operated SEO Optimizers since 2007. A digital marketing company, SEO Optimizers focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses generate more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, and more.
Episode links:
- SEO Optimizers SEO Gift
- SEO Optimizers website
- Brandon Leibowitz on Instagram
- Brandon Leibowitz on Youtube
- Brandon Leibowitz on LinkedIn
- Brandon Leibowitz Facebook Page
- Brandon Leibowitz on Twitter
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EPISODE 99: Have you ever wanted to turn an idea into a successful company?
What is some valuable advice when launching a business or startup?
Gusher founder and CEO Chris Joyce joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss who should be an entrepreneur, two fundamental aspects of creating a company, and the requirements for a successful business.
Chris is the founder of 24 companies in high-tech, consumer goods, health, and manufacturing. His products have been sold in more than 11,000 stores in 23 countries, with users in 148 countries across the globe. His newest venture is Gusher, the simple, quick, and easy way to create and build a startup without the need for investors or capital.
Gusher helps Entrepreneurs create and launch startups using time equity. Everything from technology, media, and health to design, finance, and gaming. If you have a great idea and need the expertise of others to help bring it to life, Gusher can help.
Episode links:
- Chris Joyce on Instagram
- Gusher on Instagram
- Gusher website
- Gusher on Youtube
- Gusher Facebook Page
- Gusher on Twitter
- Chris Joyce on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 98: Sometimes in life, men can have a hard time fully expressing their emotions. It can even be frowned upon for men to show too much.
Vulnerability gives you space and permission to rewrite who you are. It opens the door to new skills, talents, connections, experiences, and ideas.
Hosts of The Fit Mess Podcast, Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker, sit down with the boys this week to discuss how vulnerability is a vital strength, the importance of finding mentors, and to share some powerful self-care rituals.
Jeremy and Zach are not afraid to open up about what they are feeling and tackle those feelings head-on. They both are constantly pushing themselves to learn more about healthy living and share a passion for helping others.
The Fit Mess Podcast explores the tools available to live a healthier, happier life and allows listeners to connect on a more personal level with leaders in the world of wellness. The show is for people who are sick of their own shit and ready to make a change. The goal of The Fit Mess is to take small steps every week toward a better more fulfilling life.
Episode links:
- The Fit Mess Podcast on Instagram
- The Fit Mess Podcast website
- The Fit Mess Podcast on Youtube
- The Fit Mess Podcast Facebook Page
- The Fit Mess Podcast on Twitter
- Jeremy Grater on Instagram
- Zach Tucker on Instagram
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SEASON 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Have you ever been curious about the benefits of psychedelics when paired with psychotherapy? What about if Traditional Chinese Medicine integrated into fitness training as the key to optimal health and human performance?
As entrepreneurs, how do we achieve a healthy work-life balance? Is it even possible?
What if you could end chronic pain?
Or what if you could improve your athletic performance and recovery AND combat climate change at the same time?
Over the past season on the pod the boys have had the opportunity to sit down with numerous incredible guests, discussing everything from the topics above to so much more—all with the end goal to learn, educate, and continue to discover ways to improve both mentally and physically. Oh, and of course, how to turn any of the struggles life throws at us into strength.
So, in celebration of our 100th episode approaching, we decided to look back and put together an episode featuring some highlights from Season 2.
Below are brief summaries and timestamps for each episode featured. We’ll see you inside.
*Episode 52 - How To End Chronic Pain with Dr. Mitchell Yass (Time Stamp 01:29:20) Dr. Mitchell Yass, DPT, is the creator of The Yass Method, which uniquely diagnoses and treats the cause of chronic pain through the interpretation of the body’s presentation of symptoms.
*Episode 58 - How Ketamine Therapy is Combatting the Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Remi Drozd (Time Stamp 08:10:24) A board-certified physician with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Remi Drozd has observed firsthand the benefits of psychedelics and their impact on improved wellbeing in the clinical setting and is also trained as a ketamine practitioner.
*Episode 69 - Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM in Fitness with Andy Tsz Chiu Chan (Time Stamp 14:53:00) With a master’s degree in exercise science, Andy Tsz Chiu Chan has a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies.
*Episode 75 - Work-Life Balance Tips for Entrepreneurs with Jan Broders (Time Stamp 21:46:12) Through his coaching business, Jan Broders assists high-performing individuals and corporations with positive ways to deal with work burnout and helps to create practices for people to become mindful, happy, and successful in their work and life combined.
*Episode 84 - Health Benefits of Algae & Combatting Climate Change with ENERGYbits CEO Catherine Arnston (Time Stamp 29:45:23) Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Catherine Arnston discusses the power of algae, the benefits of an alkaline diet, and the difference between spirulina and chlorella.
Guest links:
- Dr. Mitchell Yass website
- Dr. Remi Drozd on Instagram
- Andy Tsz Chiu Chan website
- Jan Broders website
- ENERGYbits (Catherine Arnston) website
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EPISODE 97: This week we’re switching it up and sharing an episode from over the summer when the boys dropped in to join Justin Wren on his podcast Overcome with Justin Wren.
Throughout the episode, they discuss everything from Josh & Travis’ own business journeys, components of health most people take for granted, and different aspects of internal health.
Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, podcast host, and founder of the charity Fight for the Forgotten.
Fight for the Forgotten exists to empower the most bullied people in the world. They serve displaced indigenous peoples groups in west Africa to help ensure their health and human rights and work to address the mental and emotional health needs of at-risk youth in the US through bullying prevention and character development programs.
Episode links:
- Justin Wren on Instagram
- Overcome with Justin Wren on Spotify
- Overcome with Justin Wren on Apple Podcasts
- Overcome with Justin Wren on Youtube
- Fight for the Forgotten on Instagram
- Fight for the Forgotten website
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EPISODE 96: Be it professional or personal, dog training can be so confusing with endless opinions and misinformation.
Should you correct or punish your dog? Should you use food or are you just bribing them? How many times should you say a command before it yields a response?
Leader Of The Pack owner, canine trainer, and animal behavior specialist Antonio Diaz joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss the power of confidence, valuable tips for correcting canine behavioral problems, and how to strengthen your relationship with your dog.
Antonio believes that if you have a dog, you are a dog trainer, whether you know it or not. His main mission is to help people recognize their role in their dog’s behavior and empower them to make the right choices and reach their goals.
Episode links:
- Antonio Diaz on Instagram
- Antonio Diaz on TikTok
- Leader Of The Pack website
- Leader Of The Pack on Youtube
- Leader Of The Pack Facebook Page
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EPISODE 95: Looking to attain a higher valuation for your business?
What can you do to get yourself recession ready?
Former investment banker, corporate value creation advisor, and business author Karl Yaacoub joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss facing adversity, strategic finance, and the art of creating value.
Karl is an investment banker and value creation specialist with experience in private equity and corporate strategy. He believes that businesses can be improved through a variety of means, including organic and inorganic growth, strategic finance, and corporate governance. These three key enablers are common to all private equity investors, making them accessible to the average investor.
Episode links:
- Karl Yaacoub website
- Karl Yaacoub on Youtube
- Karl Yaacoub on LinkedIn
- Order The Game of Value Creation
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EPISODE 94: Just how good are you at attracting abundance?
Would you like to have a strong and healthy relationship with money?
Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host Dawna Campbell joins the boys on the podcast this week to share the secret keys to bringing in prosperity, where happiness truly comes, and how to create your own positive outcomes.
Internationally recognized author of Financially Fit, Dawna combines her knowledge, wisdom, experience, and talents to help people create a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love. Her vision is to transform each person’s individual pain into “silver lining” gifts to create a global impact of healing and creating abundance for all.
Dawna shares the healing techniques that she has learned all around the world, including from yogic healers, Zen Buddhist Monks, and a Medicine Woman while maintaining a private practice.
Episode links:
- Dawna Campbell on Instagram
- Dawna Campbell website
- Dawna Campbell Facebook Page
- Dawna Campbell on LinkedIn
- Order Financially Fit
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EPISODE 93: Preparation for bodybuilding competitionS involves drastic reductions in body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
As soon as you start to diet for a show, everything about your world changes.
Riding solo this week, Josh & Travis are sitting down to discuss Josh’s current bodybuilding prep journey, the importance of surrounding yourself with a solid support system, and why effective communication is such a vital part of any relationship.
They also go on to talk about overcoming challenges, facing adversity, and Josh shares 3 tips for successful bodybuilding prep.
Episode links:
- Josh Levine on Instagram
- Travis Hawkes on Instagram
- Muscle Building Method on Instagram
- Muscle Building Method website
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EPISODE 92: Is taking a risk and pursuing your passion full-time worth it?
What would happen if you were to just go for it?
Musician and mindset coach None illa sits down with the boys this week to discuss taking risks, self-improvement, and turning your passion into a career.
Diamond 'None illa' Davis is a hip-hop musician who decided to take his passion for music and knowledge and study the industry. A music business professional with a background in marketing and motivational speaking, he uses his insight to help guide entrepreneurs, aspiring moguls, and independent musicians on a successful journey.
As a leader in the self-improvement and personal growth spaces, None illa also pushes the importance of investing the time and effort into whatever your passion is. In this episode, he shares his journey to becoming a mogul, shows his dedication to his art as a musician, and offers a glimpse into the mindset of a powerful music executive.
Episode links:
- None illa on Instagram
- None illa website
- None illa on Youtube
- None illa on Twitter
- None illa Facebook Page
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EPISODE 91: Imagine what it would be like if you were regarded as being in the top 1% of communicators in your industry.
What difference would that make to your career, to your life?
Communication expert, public speaking coach, and MasterTalk founder Brenden Kumarasamy sat down with the boys this week to share some valuable communication tips, exercises on how to improve your speaking, and some advice on how to communicate more effectively and confidently.
MasterTalk is a Youtube channel Brenden started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs achieve their milestones in life and master their message.
Episode links:
- Brenden Kumarasamy on Instagram
- Brenden Kumarasamy website
- MasterTalk on Youtube
- MasterTalk Facebook Page
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EPISODE 90: When you are an entrepreneur you have to be creative and you have to get the most out of every opportunity that you have.
Business strategist, private equity investor, and host of the Think Bigger Real Estate podcast Tim Calise sat down with the boys this week to discuss his success in the fitness space, his main marketing strategy for getting ahead of ALL competition, and key business metrics on which to focus to ensure scalable growth.
Tim Calise has spent the past 15 years as a partner and investor of hyper-growth companies. Collaborating with multiple 8-figure CEOs and businesses in investment management, products and services, software development, and tech-enabled services.
Navigating these companies and teams through challenging business issues, Tim has become a business strategist, investor, and advisor to over 15 privately held businesses with annual revenues from $250,000 to $10,000,000+.
His core value proposition helps companies avoid making six to eight-figure mistakes by solving those severe problems with productive solutions.
Episode links:
- Tim Calise on Instagram
- Tim Calise website
- Tim Calise on Facebook
- Tim Calise on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 89: It’s about time we have this week’s guest on the podcast ⌚︎
Founder and CEO of Watch Gang Matthew Gallagher sits down with the boys this week to talk about how he went from a business idea to $300M in sales, what it takes to become a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, and how to find the right work-life balance in order to prioritize what's important to you.
A Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, Matthew oversees the day-to-day business operations of the world's largest community of watch-lovers which has grown to over 20,000 in under two years.
Matthew has built the company from the ground up reaching revenues of over $16 million in 16 months.
Before that, Gallagher spent his time as a software engineer working for clients such as NBC, Nike and, Johnson & Johnson. He also built an LA-based advertising agency, which grew to over $10 million in sales.
Episode links:
- Matthew Gallagher on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mattomic/)
- Matthew Gallagher on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gallaghermatthew)
- Watch Gang website (https://www.watchgang.com/)
- Watch Gang on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/watchgang/)
- Watch Gang on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheWatchGang/)
- Watch Gang on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheWatchGang/)
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EPISODE 88: Sure we all want to earn a ton of money, but what if we could earn even more by giving back?
Real estate investor, philanthropist, and co-founder of The REINVESTORS Randy Molland sits down with the boys this week to discuss real estate, investing with a purpose, and inspiring others to achieve more.
A real estate investment and education company, Randy built The REINVESTORS when he was 25 years old to help investors get connected to incredible investment opportunities.
Although real estate investing is where his entrepreneurial journey began, Randy’s true passion lies in the bigger mission of wanting to inspire people with his “Go Big To Give Big” movement where he encourages others to go bigger with their dreams and goals so that they can give bigger with their profits.
Randy also co-hosts Go Big To Give Big, a podcast focused on making others aware of how easy it is to start giving back from the beginning of building a company, and the benefits of going bigger with ideas so that you are able to give more along the way.
Episode links:
- Randy Molland on Instagram
- Go Big To Give Big podcast
- Randy Molland on Facebook
- Randy Molland on LinkedIn
- The REINVESTORS website
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EPISODE 87: Interested in learning more about real estate investment? Do you want to know how you can start making your money work for you?
Founder & CEO of SIMM Capital Group Mat Simmons is sitting down with the boys this week to share some serious real estate knowledge, give advice on how to prepare for the recession, and some tips for how you can start making money right now—even with zero dollars.
A 20-year business veteran and a 16-year veteran in real estate & investing, Mat has over 250 million under management and 470 million in total transactions since 2014.
Always having been seen as a forward-thinking business operator with a take no prisoners type of attitude, Mat is often called upon by business owners across the country and real estate leaders for his business ideas and strategies, and sales training capabilities.
Mat’s company SIMM Capital Group is one of the fastest growing privately held real estate investment companies with a focus on Multi-family and Affordable Housing in the countries
Episode links:
- SIMM Capital Group website
- Matt Simmons on Instagram
- Mat Simmons on Youtube
- Matt Simmons on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 85: Ready to be inspired, educated, and empowered?
Audio producer, podcaster, and author Mike “The Schwartz” is sitting down with the boys this week to discuss living on the fringe to make things happen, rewriting the rules to become successful, and the importance of paying attention to language.
For many years as a certified personal trainer, Mike was completely focused on his coaching career. Yet as he helped others to lead healthy and active lifestyles, he found himself competing to be heard in a fitness industry filled with noise.
In May 2020, after a nearly fatal accident in Australia, Mike came to the realization that he needed to stop waiting for permission to live his own life and decided to carve a new path. He left the toxic relationship he was in, dropped his first album, and created what is now the Music Fit brand to help others take back the wheel in their own lives too.
Mike now focuses his energy on coaching his mentorship students, facilitating masterclasses, and collaborating with other world-class coaches to help make the world a better place. His Pirate-gangster "rules are meant to be broken" philosophy is now a staple of both his coaching and his music.
Episode links:
- Mike The Schwartz on Instagram
- P.R.O. Podcast Playbook
- Mike The Schwartz Facebook Page
- Mike The Schwartz on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 85: Owning both your strengths and weaknesses gives you the power to move forward in life confidently, so what does it take to build your dream business from the ground up?
Boxing coach, radio personality, and founder of Keppner Boxing Keith Keppner joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss how to remain empowered through difficult circumstances, the personal and professional journey that put him on the trajectory to where he is today, and what it takes to succeed with franchising a business.
Keith began boxing training as a way to regain his health from a chronic illness. At the age of 17, he was in constant pain, had extreme fatigue, and had issues with depression, anxiety, short-term memory, and other cognitive challenges. He had gone 5 years with no answers to his health issues, however, once he was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease he used boxing as a way to get his life back.
Because of his compromised health from intensive Lyme treatment, he had endured many injuries and struggles after several years of training. In 2010 he was forced to retire from boxing due to a severe neck injury in Mexico. After that, he began coaching boxing full time and soon after opened up his own gym, Keppner Boxing in 2013.
Having produced Golden Glove Champions from scratch, Keith has trained professional boxers who have fought on ESPN, Showtime, and Telemundo. Keith also prides himself on his work with everyday people who just want to get in great shape, learn boxing, and improve themselves mentally and physically. Keith has coached and instructed everyone from kids to clients with Parkinson’s Disease and is great at connecting and positively impacting individuals from all walks of life.
Episode links:
- Keith Keppner on Instagram
- Keith Keppner Boxing website
- Keith Keppner Boxing on Instagram
- Keith Keppner Boxing on Youtube
- Keith Keppner Boxing Facebook Page
- Keith Keppner on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 84: Want to improve your athletic performance and recovery? Want to help save the planet and combat climate change at the same time?
Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Catherine Arnston joins the boys this week to discuss the power of algae, the benefits of an alkaline diet, and the difference between spirulina and chlorella and what they do in the body.
After her sister's cancer diagnosis, Catharine was sent down the path of researching alkaline foods and ultimately discovered algae. After realizing the tremendous impact algae can have on our health, she ultimately started the company ENERGYbits, where she offers algae products in supplement form.
Catharine shares her knowledge about two types of freshwater algae, spirulina and chlorella, and how they both work to provide energy, detox the body on a cellular level, and provide the body with much-needed nourishment to heal itself and thrive.
Visit ENERGYbits: www.energybits.com
Save 20% off any ENERGYbits algae products with our code: STRENGTHPOD***
Episode links:
- ENERGYbits on Instagram
- ENERGYbits Facebook Page
- ENERGYbits on Twitter
- ENERGYbits website
- Catherine Arnston on Twitter
- Catherine Arnston on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 83: Whether your business is a huge success or a trembling failure is largely an inside job. It’s down to what happens in your head. So it makes sense to think big and use every tool available to you to optimize your head for success.
Mindset strategist, success coach, and Thinking Big Podcast host Sean Osborn joins the boys on the podcast his week and they’re jumping “head first” into some of the tried and tested techniques super successful people use to consistently have their heads on straight, take action on the things that matter, and keep pushing forward without burning out.
Sean went from zero to starting a multimillion-dollar tech company and managing high-level teams for some of the largest companies in the county by the age of 30.
Sean achieved these successes and many more in his life by studying and applying the timeless truths that have been passed down for centuries. As science and technology have advanced, they’ve removed the mystery of why these techniques work and helped Sean develop the Thinking Big Framework, providing a clear road map to supercharging success for anyone who uses it.
Nowadays you will find him coaching, conducting masterminds and workshops, looking for the next great place to do a triathlon vacation, and playing with his granddaughter — all while teaching everything he knows about mindset, and growth through his Thinking Big Podcast.
Episode links:
- Sean Osborn on Instagram
- Sean Osborn website
- Sean Osborn on Facebook
- Sean Osborn on Twitter
- Thinking Big Podcast
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EPISODE 82: Do you want to minimize your debt as much as possible? Do you want to maximize your debt-to-income ratio? Do you want to know how to start making FREE MONEY???
Credit Expert, Financial Strategist, Podcast Host, and Author of “Converted: Uncover The Hidden Strategies You Need To Easily Achieve Massive Credit Score Success." Nathalie Noisette joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss managing credit & finances, transforming your approach to money, and how you can gain access to financial freedom.
Nathalie is on a one-woman mission to help shift our approach to money. After years of personal finance struggles, she has overcome them and helped thousands of women access wealth through the strategies she teaches.
Nathalie has also leveraged her years of experience by founding Credit Conversion, hosting the Mental Money Podcast, and producing endless content about money, credit, and personal finance. Nathalie has also created several children’s financial literacy books that help kids as old as three years old gain access to financial literacy concepts.
Episode links:
- email: Nathalie@NathieNoisette.com
- Nathalie Noisette on Instagram
- Nathalie Noisette website
- Nathalie Noisette on Facebook
- Nathalie Noisette on LinkedIn
- Mental Money Podcast
- Converted Credit book link
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EPISODE 81: If you were able would you want to learn the skills to unlock the solutions that exist in your brain to help you start producing significant professional and personal growth?
Founder/CEO of Destiny Hacks, executive coach, podcast host, and public speaker Dr. Eugene K. Choi joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss how to identify & rewire the two states of your brain, activating your peak performance, and neurohacking aka using neuroscience to uncover your brain’s hidden potential.
Dr. Eugene K. Choi Pharm. D is a certified transformational mindset coach and a board-certified clinical pharmacist on a mission to help talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of performance, intelligence, and communication. He firmly believes that by activating the powerful executive brain, it maximizes results not just in business leaders, but in humanity as a whole.
Eugene’s expertise in audience growth has also resulted in him generating over 8 million views on his online articles and over 23 million views on his short films. He has also worked with over 60 entrepreneurs last year alone to help them scale their businesses to generate more revenue and impact. These experiences have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in their businesses.
Episode links:
- Dr. Eugene K. Choi on Instagram
- Destiny Hacks website
- The Neurohacking Podcast
- Dr. Eugene K. Choi on Facebook
- Dr. Eugene K. Choi on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 80: We named this episode “finding your niche” because we have someone on today who from the looks of it has found success in NOT having a niche.
OmniContent Creator and host of the Polymath PolyCast podcast Dustin Miller PolyInnovator joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss education, society, and all of the fascinating things he is involved with—including his mission to create a modular education platform.
Dustin is an aspiring polymath or someone who has learned in several different areas. PolyInnovator is a foundational means to build out the various careers Dustin wants out of life. He creates OmniContent, which means that each episode contains a blog post, a video, and a podcast.
Episode links:
- Dustin Miller on Instagram
- PolyInnovator website
- The Polymath PolyCast podcast
- Dustin Miller on Youtube
- Dustin Miller on TikTok
- Dustin Miller on Twitter
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EPISODE 79: Nicolas Gregoriades is a South African grappler who was the first Jiu-Jitsu practitioner to have been promoted to black belt by the legendary Roger Gracie. 3rd-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt, renowned author, founder of the “Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood”, and podcast host Nic Gregoriades joins the boys on the podcast this week to delve deep into self-improvement and perseverance, discussing his philosophy on life and some of his incredible psychedelic journeys.
Episode links:
- Nic Gregoriades website
- Nic Gregoriades on Instagram
- Nic Gregoriadas on Facebook
- The Nicholas Gregoriades Show podcast
- Free copy of The Modern Man’s Guide to Health, Wealth & Fulfillment
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EPISODE 78: "You're training your brain to just jump and go in and do the hard thing, and you're going to see yourself push past whatever you thought you were capable of."
No matter the conditions, rain, wind, or extreme cold, Paul Koepnick has been starting his morning in the waters off Lake Michigan. He's formed this habit over the course of more than 700 consecutive days.
Paul joins the boys on the podcast this week to talk about motivation, developing a powerful sense of accomplishment, and overcoming anxiety & depression.
Koepnick has launched a 30-day "Cold Water Challenge." He's inviting others to try this out. And you don't have to get into the lake — it can be as simple as taking a cold shower. His intention is that the challenge creates conversation around mental health. Koepnick said the cold water was the catalyst that pulled him out of depression and anxiety and pushed him toward success in his personal life and career.
Episode links:
- Paul Koepnick on Instagram
- Cold Water Effect website
- Paul Koepnick on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 77: Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, podcast host of Overcome with Justin Wren, and founder of the charity Fight for the Forgotten.
Stopping by the podcast this week, Justin sits down with the boys to discuss turning pain into purpose, why he has dedicated his life to serving clean water to the Pygmy people in the Congo, and his approach to creating lasting change amidst immense hatred.
Fight for the Forgotten exists to empower the most bullied people in the world. They serve displaced indigenous peoples groups in west Africa to help ensure their health and human rights, and work to address the mental and emotional health needs of at-risk youth in the US through bullying prevention and character development programs.
Episode links:
- Justin Wren on Instagram
- Donate to Fight For The Forgotten
- Fight For The Forgotten on Instagram
- Overcome with Justin Wren Podcast on Youtube
- Overcome with Justin Wren Podcast on Instagram
- Get the Book: “Fight for the Forgotten” on Amazon
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EPISODE 76: We all have needs, not just for basic survival, but profound needs that must be fulfilled for a life of quality.
MasterMetabolic founder Tommy Snider joins the boys on the podcast this week to share 6 pillars for success, self-care tips, and the basic needs every human should be fulfilling.
After rocketing to the top as a national trainer for 24 Hour Fitness, Tommy realized he wasn't creating the lasting, holistic change he knew was possible for his clients He ventured out on his own with a focus on mindset and learning to enjoy our relationship with food & exercise.
Tommy has helped transform his clients, including CEOs, stay-at-home moms, entrepreneurs, doctors, and pro-athletes. His goal is to cure metabolic and nutrition-related diseases while putting the power back in his client's hands.
With 18+ years of experience in the fitness industry, Tommy is ranked as a top-grossing fitness coach in the nation for 24 Hour Fitness and serves as ABC Utah News Official Health Expert.
Episode links:
- Tommy Snider on Instagram
- Tommy Snider on LinkedIn
- MasterMetabolic website
- MasterMetabolic on Instagram
- MasterMetabolic on Youtube
- MasterMetabolic on Facebook
- MasterMetabolic on Twitter
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EPISODE 75: As entrepreneurs, most of us definitely feel like we work too much—and let’s face it, working your ass off is ingrained in American culture to a toxic level.
So how do you achieve a healthy work-life balance? For entrepreneurs, is there even such a thing as a work-life balance?
Entrepreneur, speaker, and executive life coach Jan Broders is joining the boys on the podcast this week to discuss 5 tips on managing work-life balance & stress management, ways to avoid burnout, and how you can redefine success to find your calling.
Jan is a burnout survivor forced to recreate his life at only 27. He explains how his job had overtaken his life with so many work hours and how it finally had an extreme effect on his health. Through Jan's recovery, he learned how to deal with stress and become consciously mindful.
Through his coaching business, Jan assists high-performing individuals and corporations with positive ways to deal with work burnout and helps to create practices for people to become mindful, happy, and successful in their work and life combined.
Episode links:
- Jan Broders website
- Jan Broders on Instagram
- Jan Broders on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 74: How do we get through all the hard times, transform setbacks into superpowers, and create an impactful story and message to share with the world?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Matt Ode, an incredible guy that has taken a difficult situation, stage 3C testicular cancer, and turned his battle into a positive experience for educating and empowering men.
At the age of 24, Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer, by the age of 25, he was in a 2-week non-induced coma, where he faced multiple near-death experiences having to relearn to live his entire life again.
Through years of perseverance and hard work, Matt is now a Keynote Inspirational Speaker & Cancer Advocate/ Mentor sharing his message and story to help individuals transform their setbacks into their superpowers while teaching them how to create an impactful story and message to share with the world.
Episode links:
- Matt Ode website
- Matt Ode on Instagram
- Matt Ode on Youtube
- Free Cancer Community Facebook Group
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EPISODE 73: 4x Ninja Warrior, ex-biochemist, and founder of Pull-Up Revolution & Strong Feels Good, Angela Gargano joins the boys on the podcast this week to talk about her approach to training explosiveness, overcoming injury on national TV, and the power of mindset.
Both a fierce athlete and coach, Angela utilizes her knowledge of the human body to help others reach their fitness, health, and wellness goals.
Before becoming a full-time multi-passionate entrepreneur, Angela worked as a biochemist at Brown University. Since throwing in the lab coat and goggles in 2013 to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island, Angela has truly lived multiple lives in the athletic and entrepreneurial space, defying odds and setbacks to become an authentic and relatable voice to the public eye.
Angela has now competed on American Ninja Warrior four times, won the title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and created an online fitness empire for women called Strong Feels Good, where she teaches women to ditch the scale and focus on strength and feeling as a way to measure progress. She has also helped over 500 women conquer their pull-ups with her online program, Pull-up Revolution.
In summer 2021, Angela appeared all over the world as the Oxygen Magazine Covergirl, where she spoke about tearing her ACL on the Ninja Warrior course and coming back 11 months later stronger than ever.
Angela is a huge advocate for speaking about body image, as she was made fun of growing up for her “manly” arms and build. She would hide in a sweatshirt daily at school to avoid being made fun of, and was rejected by many fitness modeling agencies. But this didn't stop Angela from now having 3 magazine covers and becoming an international fitness model in some of the world's biggest publications: Women’s Health, Shape, Strong Fitness Magazine, and Popsugar Fitness.
Episode links:
- Angela Gargano on Instagram
- Angela Gargano website
- Angela Gargano on Youtube
- Angela Gargano on TikTok
- Pull-Up Revolution website
- Pull-Up Revolution on InstagramStrong Feels Good Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfeelsgood
- Strong Feels Good Facebook Group
- Strong Feels Good on Instagram
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EPISODE 72: In any application, identifying areas for improvement is a critical component of success.
The more variables we can improve upon, the better we become. Especially when it comes to health, fitness, and the competitive environment.
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Jacob Tober of Metric VBT.
Jacob is the Head of Research and Education at Metric VBT, a revolutionary Velocity Based Training (VBT) app. Metric enables lifters and coaches to accurately track Velocity, ROM, Power, and Fatigue with just their smartphone camera. No additional hardware is required.
Among being a leader, practitioner, and educator in the Velocity Based Training space, Jacob is also an ASCA certified coach, and an ESSA accredited Sports scientist. Working with a world-leading sports science school, Deakin University, Jacob consults on research studies focused on velocity-based training and power development.
Episode links:
- Jacob Tober email: jacob@metric.coach
- Jacob Tober on Instagram
- Jacob Tober on Youtube
- Jacob Tober on Twitter
- Metric VBT on Instagram
- Velocity Based Training Field Guide eBook
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EPISODE 71: Do you ever feel like shit? Do you ever feel like a steaming pile of hot garbage?
We have a real problem in the world today where people just don’t feel good, physically, mentally, financially, spiritually, in our relationships—all across the board many of us just don’t feel as good as we’d like.
Speaker, coach, and creator of The Practice of Feeling Good in Business and Life Fletcher Ellingson joins the boys on the podcast this week to share his experience himself through a rejection experiment to figure out why he felt stuck and how to break free from financial overwhelm.
In addition to over 25 years of speaking, coaching, and performing for audiences across the United States, Fletcher helps people evolve their thinking in order to solve their biggest challenges around time, money, and people allowing them to powerfully fulfill their mission.
Episode links:
- Fletcher Ellingson website
- Fletcher Ellingson on Youtube
- Fletcher Ellingson on Instagram
- Your Life Is Now! podcast
- Fletcher Elliungson on Twitter
- Fletcher Ellingson on Facebook
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EPISODE 70: As entrepreneurs and small business owners we all want to succeed, but what exactly does that look like?
Business coach, national speaker, and dynamic entrepreneur Micah Logan joins the boys on the podcast this week to share his journey of franchising his gym, tips for scaling your own business, and the reasons that most businesses fail.
The founder/CEO of MELD Fitness & Wellness and the CEO of HushFrame, Micah started his 20-year fitness career sitting in the crowd at seminars. With years of passion, dedication, failures, and eventually mentorship, he was able to build an award-winning, profitable health and fitness enterprise that he then modeled into a franchise.
MELD Fitness + Wellness is a community-based fitness concept that focuses on delivering high-value, high-ticket personal training to members in small groups. In 2021 Micah started franchising his fitness concept with his eyes on national expansion.
HushFrame is the manufacturer of HushFrame rafts, simple soundproofing decoupling devices which leverage Vi-Bridge™ technology to deliver high-performance results for builders.
Micah is also the host of The Common Cents Show, an internationally downloaded, small business podcast focused on helping entrepreneurs and small business owners refine their marketing plans, growth strategies, mindset, and business systems to grow past $200k in annual revenue.
Episode links:
- Micah Logan website
- Micah Logan on Instagram
- Micah Logan on LinkedIn
- The Common Cents Show podcast
- MELD Fitness & Wellness website
- HushFrame website
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EPISODE 69: Originating about 3,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the body as an integrated whole and it focuses on helping people live in balance with themselves and with nature.
Certified strength and conditioning specialist, educator, and author Andy Tsz Chiu Chan joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss eastern medicine vs western medicine, the link between diet and health, and the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine.
With a master’s degree in exercise science, Andy has a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. Integrated into his training philosophy, you’ll find hints of traditional Chinese medicine where harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance. Read more on this concept in Andy’s co-authored book Dynamic Balance.
He currently teaches education courses on behalf of companies such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, TriggerPoint Performance, and Power Plate. As a presenter, Andy has made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows and presented at different public fitness events.
Episode links:
- Andy Tsz Chiu Chan website
- Dynamic Balance on Amazon
- Andy Tsz Chiu Chan on Instagram
- Andy Tsz Chiu Chan on Youtube
- Andy Tsz Chiu Chan on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 68: There is a formula for success and happiness, and strategies that lead to building wealth and finding satisfaction in life and family.
Joining the podcast this week is Dr. Jay LaGuardia to sit down with the boys and share the three keys to a balanced life, the actual formula to success, and the five keys to happiness.
Dr. Jay LaGuardia is a successful entrepreneur, chiropractor, consultant, speaker, philanthropist, best-selling author of Change Your Mind, Change Your Destiny, and host of the PowerPassionProsperity Podcast.
Having dedicated over 30 years to teaching people the impotence of finding balance in their family, fitness, and finances to ignite their passions and accelerate prosperity.
Through his coaching, speaking, and writings, Dr. Jay teaches about the importance of adopting the habits and rituals of an empowering mindset, a healthy lifestyle, and belief in something bigger than yourself.
Episode links:
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia website
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia email: drjay@tripleplife.com
- PowerPassionProsperity Podcast website
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia on Youtube
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia on Instagram
- Dr. Jay Laguardia on Facebook
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia on Twitter
- Dr. Jay LaGuardia LinkedIn
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EPISODE 67: Many of us have been told to stop moving in response to age, lifestyle, injury, or pain.
Dr. Ben Reuter joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss why it’s important for EVERYONE to be moving regularly, why some people don’t, and what the truth is about injury prevention.
An exercise physiologist and a faculty member at a regional university near Pittsburgh, Dr. Ben Reuter holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association. He has interests in injury prevention/performance enhancement for endurance athletes and using movement to enhance the quality of life.
Dr. Ben Reuter is also the host of two podcasts: Moving2Live & Fitness Lab Pittsburgh. The idea for the Moving2Live podcast came from his interest in listening to long-form movement-related podcasts that were directed either toward professionals or the general public. The idea for the FitLabPGH podcast came during a run with his dogs when he realized that there were a variety of national fitness and movement-focused podcasts, but none limited exclusively to Pittsburgh people, businesses, and activities.
Episode links:
- Dr. Ben Reuter on Instagram
- Dr. Ben Reuter on LinkedIn
- Dr. Ben Reuter on Twitter
- Moving2Live website
- Moving2Live on Youtube
- FitLabPGH Podcast website
- FitLabPGH Podcast on Youtube
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EPISODE 66: Shortly after experiencing the death of his third child, Jason’s wife discovered she had stage 4 colon cancer. How does one deal with all this pain and grief?
Clinical therapist, widower, and co-creator of “Giving sunshine” Jason Clawson joins the boys on the podcast this week to share how his family took a horrible tragedy and turned it into something good.
From an early age, Jason was drawn to support others in difficult situations. His natural inclination led him to a residential treatment center shortly after college, where he was able to give support and encouragement to others daily.
Three years ago, Jason’s wife passed away from stage 4 colon cancer. At the time, it felt impossible to calm down with so many fears and uncertainties. During treatment a doctor told him, “Cancer has a way of enhancing your life,” and while he refused the notion at first, those words have stuck with him.
In today’s episode, Jason discusses his healing journey and how others can help “Giving Sunshine” by connecting with and serving others.
Episode links:
- Giving Sunshine website
- Giving Sunshine Kickstarter
- Giving Sunshine Facebook Page
- Giving Sunshine on Instagram
- Giving Sunshine on Twitter
- Giving sunshine email: contact@givingsunshine.org
- Jason Clawson on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 65: Former online fitness coach turned business coach Caleb Fong joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss community vs competition, abundance mindset, and pursuing what fulfills you.
Episode links:
- Caleb Fong on Instagram
- Caleb Fong on Youtube
- Nutritional Coaching Institute website
- Caleb Fong on LinkedIn
- Caleb Fong on Twitter
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EPISODE 64: Your habits determine everything about your life, so how do we develop better habits to improve our lives?
CEO of M Perform and lifestyle coach Marcus Mackay sits down with the boys this week to discuss how you can build better habits and create the life you want.
Marcus is a performance lifestyle coach out of Toronto, Canada. He owns M Perform Coaching where he and his team work with professionals to help them thrive in life in a body they love.
M Perform coaching is based on the four pillars of human performance; Training, Nutrition, Mindset and Recovery. Marcus believes that fitness isn’t just the hour we spend in the gym every day; it’s about cultivating the high-impact habits that allow us to create our greatest life.
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- Marcus Mackay Instagram
- M Perform website
- Marcus Mackay Facebook
- Marcus Mackay Twitter
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EPISODE 63: Have you ever wondered what is the right way to work with your anxiety? Is it something that can be conquered or to be worked with?
Boston based author, blogger, and software developer Brian Sachetta joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss everything from what lifestyle changes we can make to help overcome anxiety to why mental well-being is essential to your overall health
Brian is the author and owner of “Get Out of Your Head,” a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome various mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression.
By trade, Brian is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading their own psychological demons.
Episode links:
- Brian Sachetta email: brian@getoutofyourhead.com
- Brian Sachetta website
- Brian Sachetta on Instagram
- Brian Sachetta on Facebook
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EPISODE 62: Do you want to make a positive change in your life? Have you defined what success means to you as an entrepreneur?
Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee Matt Lebris joins the boys this week to discuss the definition of success, facing uncertainty, and overcoming setbacks.
An entrepreneur, public speaker, and branding expert, Matt has experienced plenty of adversity in his life and has learned valuable lessons along the way. From his parents’ divorce to an athletic injury that shattered his dream of playing professional sports, to watching his mother battle cancer, to financial, educational, and professional struggles Matt learned the importance of resilience.
After graduating with multiple degrees, Matt mobilized an entire entrepreneurial community and met Daymond John of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show, Shark Tank, and the Founder of FUBU. After a 5 minute conversation, Matt boldly told Daymond that Matt would be working for Daymond one day. In 2 months, that became a reality.
Matt is also the Host of The Decoding Success Podcast which is built upon the principle that there is no longer a secret to success. The answers are out there for us to take, apply, experiment, and navigate accordingly. Matt dedicates himself to helping his listeners and fans possess the keys, insights, and knowledge to propel your life to the next level.
Episode links:
- Matt Lebris website
- Matt Lebris on Instagram
- Decoding Success on Apple Podcast
- Matt Lebris on Youtube
- Matt Lebris on Facebook
- Matt Lebris on Twitter
- Matt Lebris on Linkedin
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EPISODE 61: What if you could turbocharge your learning ability, read faster, and increase the comprehension and recall of what you’re learning?
The world’s fastest reader Howard Berg joins the boys on the podcast this week to share strategies for success by reading, learning, and doing more.
Howard Stephen Berg is recognized as the world's fastest reader thanks to the cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques he developed, he is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words or around 50 pages a minute with a comprehension rate of about 90%.
Episode links:
- Howard Berg email: howard@berglerning.com
- Berg Learning website
- Howard Berg on Youtube
- Howard Berg on Instagram
- Howard Berg on Facebook
- Howard Berg on LinkedIn
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EPISODE 60: Obesity is a major issue around the world and is getting worse. Obesity-related conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Doug Sands, a weight loss hypnotist who specializes in helping his clients remove the emotional roadblocks that most often sabotage their weight and health goals, as well as helping resolve disordered eating, body image issues, and body dysmorphia.
Doug is also the host of the Weight Loss with Hypnosis podcast, a show that explores the science of weight loss with nutritionists, health coaches, and fitness experts. In addition, the podcast explores issues around body image, disordered eating, compulsive eating, and mental health in relation to our bodies.
Episode links:
- Doug Sands website
- Doug Sands on Instagram
- Weight Loss with Hypnosis podcast
- Doug Sands on TikTok
- Doug Sands on Youtube
- Doug Sands on Facebook
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EPISODE 59: This week is all about improving strategies to reach your health and fitness goals as the boys sit down for another solo episode, discussing everything from:
- Prioritizing your health over obtaining the perfect physique
- How to achieve long-term, sustainable fitness results
- The dark side of fitness: fit-shaming, fat-shaming, body dysmorphia, and more
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EPISODE 58: Dr. Remi Drozd joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss the benefits of psychedelics, the power of therapeutic ketamine when paired with psychotherapy, and the promising future ahead for ketamine treatments.
A board-certified physician with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Remi Drozd has observed firsthand the benefits of psychedelics and their impact on improved wellbeing in the clinical setting and is also trained as a ketamine practitioner.
In his continued research, he believes that ketamine treatments can provide that missing piece many people are looking for to feel well again.
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- Remi Drozd on LinkedIn
- Remi Drozd on Instagram
- Remi Drozd on Facebook
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EPISODE 57: This week the boys sit down with Chase Tolleson to discuss retraining the mind to combat limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, masculinity, and how we speak to ourselves.
Chase is a fitness and self-improvement aficionado, gym owner of 7 years, and coaches men to develop the body and mind needed to find the inner fire they lost when they became consumed with the rat race.
Episode links:
- Chase Tolleson on Instagram
- Chase Tolleson on Facebook
- Primal Man Pathway Podcast
- Primal Man Pathway Instagram
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UNFILTERED #02: Have you ever started something and wanted to quit when it got hard? Have you ever gotten overwhelmed when you felt like you couldn’t do it all? Do you approach things with an all-or-nothing mentality?
This week the boys are once again ridin' solo for another Unfiltered episode, sitting down for a deep dive discussion about:
- Maximizing your potential & the power of the 1%
- How to ensure success in anything you do
- The one mistake everyone makes when embarking on a new journey
Josh and Travis also catch up on their recent travels, discuss maintaining health and fitness while abroad, and then jump into how they’re trying to find success, peace, and clarity to do all the things they love without feeling overwhelmed or unsuccessful.
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EPISODE 56: Get ready to dominate everything you’ve been procrastinating on.
Author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Eric Twiggs joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss:
- Why we procrastinate and what causes procrastination
- The 5 Levels of the Procrastination Prevention Pyramid
- Importance of having mentors in your life
Eric is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high-performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curveballs.
Author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination, Eric is also the co-host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled “The 30 Minute Hour.”
As a Certified Life & Business Coach, he has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated about finding fulfillment.
Episode links:
- Eric Twiggs email: eric@ericmtwiggs.com
- Eric Twiggs website
- Eric Twiggs on LinkedIn
- Eric Twiggs on YouTube
- Eric Twiggs on Twitter
- The 30 Minute Hour Podcast
- Discipline Of Now on Amazon
- Discipline Of Now on Audible
- The What Now Movement website
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EPISODE 55: “Optimize it. Sell it. Enjoy it.” — Marvin L. Storm
Marvin L. Storm joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss:
- Strategies for successful and profitable business exits
- How to find out what type of buyer might be interested in your business
- What to focus on when positioning your business for sale
Entrepreneur, exit strategist, and host of the Business Exit Stories Podcast, Marvin has over four decades of experience helping entrepreneurs put more money in their pockets when they sell.
Marvin has made it his mission in life to help entrepreneurs optimize their exit value enabling them to enhance their post-exit lifestyle.
Episode links:
- Marvin Storm website
- Business Exit Stories podcast
- RxAdvisors website
- Marvin Storm on LinkedIn
- Marvin Storm on Twitter
- Marvin Storm on Facebook
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EPISODE 53: How you choose to look at the world can have a profound impact on what you receive from life.
Joining the boys this week on the pod is serial entertainment entrepreneur, dynamic M.C., and accomplished musical theatre performer Darryl Lovegrove to discuss:
- Foundations for peak performance
- Pivoting during hard times to stay ahead
- Standing out in our busy, crowded world
Acclaimed author of Why Haven't I Heard Of You? and co-creator of The Three Waiters, in 2009 Darryl formed his own company 'Lovegrove Entertainment' which represents corporate entertainment acts.
Darryl has been voted three years running in Spice Magazine's 'Top 5 speakers/performers' and is now one of the most in-demand speakers around the world.
Episode links:
- Darryl Lovegrove on Instagram
- Darryl Lovegrove on LinkedIn
- Darryl Lovegrove website
- Darryl Lovegrove on Youtube
- Why Haven’t I Heard Of You ebook
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EPISODE 53: How do you deal when things get stressful?
Do you start to feel the pressure of the situation, or do you rise to the occasion and perform at the best of your ability?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Jay Thooft.
Jay founded the Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC) in 2016 — a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity.
PERC has rapidly become an industry leader in setting the standard for high-performance psychology training. Jay looks forward to bringing his extensive experience in his mission to helping people achieve their highest level of potential.
Episode links:
- Jay Thooft on Instagram
- Train with PERC website
- Train with PERC on Youtube
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EPISODE 52: Are you living with chronic pain? What if you could end it? How would that change your life?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Dr. Mitchell Yass to share his methods and techniques for finding the root cause of chronic pain and resolving it for good.
Dr. Mitchell Yass, DPT, is the creator of The Yass Method, which uniquely diagnoses and treats the cause of chronic pain through the interpretation of the body’s presentation of symptoms.
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- Dr. Mitchell Yass website
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EPISODE 51: “If you want to get to where you want to go faster, you have to focus on less.” — David Wood, Focus CEO
Founder of Focus.CEO, author, and life coach David Wood joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss:
- How to grow any aspect of your life faster and with more success
- Small action steps you can take to improve your life
- Conquering fears that are holding you back from achieving greatness
David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe.
As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his sister at age seven, anxiety and depression, and a national Gong Show!
He coaches high-performing business owners to double revenue, and their time off by focusing on less and being 30% more courageous in their business or career.
Episode links:
- Focus gift link
- Focus.CEO website
- David Wood on Instagram
- David Wood on YouTube
- David Wood on Facebook
- David Wood on LinkedIn
Where to find us:
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EPISODE 50: Why do you get up in the morning?
What is your "Why"?
These are two questions that fuel Travis Bell's life, as well as his work.
Travis joins the boys this week to educate, inspire, and encourage others to embrace their best life and stretch beyond the 'norm.'
First was coined "The Bucket List Guy" ten years ago after one of his first talks, Travis' motivational speaking about living life to the fullest has reached millions of people. He leads a tribe of "Bucket List" coaches that help support people around the world to live up to their full potential.
Episode links:
- The Bucket List Guy website
- Travis Bell on Instagram
- Travis Bell on Facebook
- Travis Bell on Youtube
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EPISODE 49: What’s the key to manifesting more money in your life and business?
This week the boys are learning to unlock their money-making potential as they join Dr. Amanda Barrientez to discuss:
- How unconscious Money Blocks are preventing you from financial success
- Actionable insights and strategies to help you increase your money flow
- Self-worth, visualization, and manifestation strategies
Dr. Amanda Barrientez is the founder of NFA - No Fucking Around - Money. She helps coaches and online entrepreneurs experience money-making breakthroughs using her proprietary NFA Money Maker™ Methods.
Dr. Barrientez was living in survival mode, on food stamps, and trying to work her way through grad school as a single mother.
Today, she has a growing 6-figure coaching business and is building the foundation to create a multi-million dollar global company that helps entrepreneurs overcome their fears and take strategic actions to increase their income and grow their wealth doing what they love.
Listen to the full episode to find out about:
- How you can identify and overcome your Money Blocks
- Competing Commitments stunting your personal and professional growth
- Overcoming your shame and fears around money
- How your money reality is what you make it to be
- Charging your clients what you’re worth
- Shifting from a ‘victim mindset’ to a ‘victor mindset’
- Empowering yourself to change from today forward
- Training your brain towards positivity
Episode links:
- Money Blocks Profile Quiz
- Dr. Amanda Barrientez on Youtube
- NFA Money website
- Dr. Amanda Barrientez on Instagram
- Dr. Amanda Barrientez on LinkedIn
- Max Potential Money Podcast
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EPISODE 48: Curious about how psychedelics work and why they’re effective? Dr. Sandeep Nayak from Johns Hopkins breaks down the research they’re doing and the 3 step process for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak joins the podcast this week to sit down with the boys and discuss:
- The neuroscience of psychedelic drugs and the real potential they have as medicine
- How psychedelics affect behavior, mood, cognition, brain function, and biological markers of health
- Therapeutic effects of psychedelic therapy in people who suffer a range of conditions including addiction, life-threatening disease, and treatment-resistant depression
Dr. Nayak is a psychiatrist and postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. He completed his MD at Brown University, his residency at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Nayak also works part-time clinically in addiction psychiatry at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
His primary focus is on investigating psychedelics as treatments for psychiatric conditions, particularly addictions and mood disorders. He is also interested in the effect of psychedelics on belief formation and expanding diversity in psychedelic research.
Listen to the full episode to find out about:
- The three-part model used during psychedelic treatment
- Enduring effects of psychedelics on brain function
- Psychedelics enhancing traditional psychotherapy
- Psychological insights that occur during psychedelic experiences
- Sustained positive effects of psilocybin
- Psychedelics’ potential to help solve addiction
Episode links:
- Dr. Nayak on Twitter
- Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research website
- John Hopkins News-Letter
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EPISODE 47: Imagine facing a rare form of terminal cancer and, instead of letting it defeat you, choosing to turn it into an opportunity to change your mindset and approach to life?
Cancer warrior, motivational speaker, and author Terry Tucker is sitting down with the boys this week to discuss:
- Why cancer has made him a better person
- How to overcome your fear of failure
- How even though pain is real, suffering is optional
A former undercover narcotics investigator and SWAT Team hostage negotiator, Terry is the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Living Your Uncommon & Extraordinary Life.
Terry's mindset is one of a kind. He firmly believes in turning pain into strength, never giving up, and that in the end, it’s what you do that matters.
Listen to the full episode to find out about:
- Why failing is important
- How everything you need for success is in you
- Forgoing your fears to achieve anything
- Controlling your mind so it doesn’t control you
- Why life is the biggest team game you’ll ever play
- Playing to your strengths and adapting your weaknesses
- How to become a better listener
Episode links:
- Terry Tucker’s website
- Terry Tucker on LinkedIn
- Terry Tucker on Twitter
- Sustainable Excellence on Amazon
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EPISODE 46: Relationships play such a huge part of our lives, so wouldn’t you like to learn to date more successfully?
Would it be crazy to enjoy a fulfilling love life?
This week the boys are learning how to find love the right way as they’re joined by Lily Walford to discuss:
- How identify your partner’s love languages
- The 4 C’s of healthy relationships — Compatibility, consideration, communication and collaboration
- Dating in a digital generation
Lily Walford is a Behavioral Profiler, Hypnotist, Life Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer.
Lily is also the founder of Love With Intelligence and, as an international relationship and dating coach, she focuses on how busy professionals can date safely and successfully using CIA level behavioral psychology, profiling and body language so that her clients can enjoy an undeniable love that lasts.
So many interesting and helpful points covered in this episode folks, it’s definitely one for anyone in a relationship or seeking a partner.
Episode links:
- Love With Intelligence website
- Love With Intelligence YouTube
- Love With Intelligence on Facebook
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EPISODE 45: After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident at age 26, Alan Lazaros was left questioning everything. His father had passed away in a car accident at age 28 when he was only 2.
Not liking his answers and filled with regret, he decided to change forever.
Alan joins the boys this week to walk them through his journey to personal development and taking practical steps to becoming the best version of yourself. Listen to the episode to find out:
- How to turn frustration into function
- Why going big is good for you
- Why rock bottom doesn’t have to be the reason for change
Alan is an Engineer with an MBA, helping business owners master their numbers and scale their impact online. He is also a professional speaker and the co-host of Next Level University podcast.
Alan believes life is about choices. He grew up hearing stories about his father, and he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter. What matters is how you choose to live.
Episode links:
- Next Level University podcast
- Next level University website
- Alan Lazaros Instagram
- Alan Lazaros LinkedIn
- Alan Lazaros Facebook
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You regularly workout your body at the gym to obtain optimal health, so why not start working out your brain as well?
This week the boys are joined by Toby Pasman to dive deep into the human brain and its functions and discuss:
- Neuro Technology and the changes in your brain
- Exercise to improve your brain
- How to retrain your brain through biofeedback
Toby is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby is also the host of the applied neuroscience show Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast, which features unfiltered conversations with clinicians, researchers, and neuroscientists.
Toby is the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro, an applied neuroscience company offering premium brain health coaching to clients globally, along with targeted neuromodulation services to clients interested in peak cognitive performance.
Episode links:
- Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro website
- Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Instagram
- Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro YouTube
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EPISODE 43: Ever wonder what the key to happiness is? What would your life look like if you were truly happy?
This week the boys are on the pursuit of happiness as they virtually join Vernon Brown to get deep and discuss:
- How you can define and find your happiness
- Why you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
- 3 ways to increase your threshold for happiness
A keynote speaker and happiness & success coach for entrepreneurs, Vernon is the owner and founder of What’s Your Happi? LLC. His aim is to help those getting their life back on track and assist clients in leveraging their happiness to become more successful, strategic, and influential.
In this episode Vernon, Josh, & Travis talk about the search for happiness, how to get better at making hard decisions, and the importance of mentors and the few people who ground you.
Listen to the full episode to find out about:
- What you need to ask to start finding happiness
- Realizing and using your “superpower”
- Factual reality vs perspective reality
- How expecting it to suck can benefit you
- Approaching and navigating the inevitable
- Acceptance and getting intentional about your life
- Letting go of the people are holding you back
It’s #43 folks, and we’re determined to get Happi. See y’all inside.
Episode links:
- Vernon Brown on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernon-brown-455102121/
- Vernon Brown Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whats_your_happi/
- What’s Your Happi website https://www.whatsyourhappi.com/
- What’s Your Happi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happimealdiet/
Where to find us:
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EPISODE 42: Think the American healthcare system could be corrupt? Do you think our current healthcare system is about making you healthy?
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE—MAKE YOUR HEALTHCARE DECISIONS WITH THE HELP OF A LICENSED PROVIDER. USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Virtually joining the boys this week is retired emergency physician, healthcare whistleblower, and award-winning author Robert Yoho to lift the veil and discuss:
- How hospitals, Big Pharma, and corrupt government are ruining your healthcare
- Ineffective or harmful medical procedures that cause complications and deaths
- What you can do as a patient to navigate and survive the corruption of a damaged system
Dr. Yoho spent three decades as an emergency physician and cosmetic surgeon. He has published two books, Butchered By Healthcare and Hormone Secrets, exposing medical corruption in the United States.
- Listen to the podcast to find out about:
- Severe corruption within the FDA
- Big Pharma’s deceitful marketing practices
- Manipulation of medical journals and data
- Immense medical spending compared to other countries
- Psychological manipulation from pharmaceutical companies
Episode 42 is live folks, so get ready to learn the system. See y’all inside.
Episode links:
- Robert Yoho’s website
- Butchered by Healthcare free download
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EPISODE 41: This week the boys are learning to overcome the past and rise above limiting themselves this week, sitting down with Michael Unbroken to discuss:
- Why you need to stop negotiating with yourself if you want to change
- Strategies to counteract & overcome the negative impacts of trauma
- How reframing & trusting your intuition can drastically turn your life around
The founder of Think Unbroken, a best-selling author, podcast host, & coach, Michael is an advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma and has helped thousands learn to love themselves & reclaim their power.
Listen to the full episode to find out:
- The first thing Michael teaches every single one of his clients
- Getting “unstuck” & how to find the momentum to move forward again
- How to begin the journey to becoming the person you want to be
- “Mindset” being an overused term & what it actually means to Michael
- What to say in place of “It could be worse”
- How making mistakes & being wrong can be used in a positive way
- You should be doing this instead of trying to prove everyone else wrong
- T.E.E.M. mentality & the benefits that come with it
Number 41 is here folks, and we’re ready to heal. We’ll see y’all inside.
Episode links:
- Think Unbroken website
- Think Unbroken podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Think Unbroken Trauma Healing Book
- Think Unbroken Youtube Channel
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Show Hosts
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EPISODE 40: DISCLAIMER: The government does NOT want you to hear this episode!
Would you quit your safe $250k job to pursue your dreams?
Today we talk to 7 figure entrepreneur, best selling author & coach of coaches, Zander Fryer about:
- What you don't learn in college, and what the school system doesn't want you to know!
- What would you do for a career if you knew you wouldn’t fail?
- 7 Step Process to reprogramming your mind for success
Abruptly quitting his safe, quarter million / year corporate job, Zander took a huge leap of faith and ultimately went on to build a multi-million dollar coaching empire.
Zander shares what he’s done differently to achieve great success so young, the subject of his upcoming book, also titled Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College, and goes into why our education system is so backward—and even how the government attempted to block the publication of his book. Stay for the whole episode to find out why!
Listen to the podcast to find out:
- One question that will help find your purpose
- How you should price your coaching & why your ego has to go
- How our subconscious is programmed & how you can reprogram yourself
- Time as a resource—why it’s more valuable than money
- 2 opportunities to take away from a bad investment
- Why you must always challenge yourself
Episode 40 is here, folks. Plenty of insights & real-life strategies to scale your business in this one, we’ll see y’all inside.
Episode links:
- Zander Fryer’s website
- Pre-Order Zander’s book: Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College
- Sh*t You Don’t Learn In College Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Where to find us:
Show Hosts
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@zanderfryer - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP!
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EPISODE 39: This week the boys are joined by Rick Ornelas—best selling author, professional coach, & founder of I Spark Change.
A global online community, Rick started the I Spark Change movement to connect those who seek to make the world a better place one act at a time.
Tuning in remotely via Zoom, the trio has an extremely incredible conversation. Rick shares the awakening that came in the form of divine inspiration & spiritual connection that, ultimately inspired him to make empowering others his life’s mission.
Episode 39 is here folks, and it’s a good one. We’ll see y’all inside.
Guest bio:
Rick Ornelas is an author & positive change expert who teaches men & women how to unlock their amazing potential to create an incredible future. Rick wasn’t always interested in helping others, however, his awakening came in the form of divine inspiration and an awe-inspiring spiritual connection when he least expected it. He went from hopeless, to writing a best-selling book in under three months while envisioning and creating an incredible future.
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EPISODE 38: This week the boys are switching it up a bit. With Joshua away on a Burning Man dessert adventure, Travis is heading down under to hang with former Struggle To Strength guest & favorite Lachie Stuart over on the The Man That Can Project Podcast.
A Men’s Performance Coach & Master Practitioner in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), Lachie is all about creating a global community of men who are empowered to be their best self.
During the episode, Travis shares his own journey from corporate employee to freelance videographer & entrepreneur. The two go on to discuss everything from side hustles & being a boss, to the importance of connecting with people & being able to have genuine conversations.
Alright mates, time to get into it. We’ll see y’all inside.
Other topics covered:
- The catalyst to Travis’ decision to start doing what he loved
- Taking responsibility & ownership to implement what you need to for results
- No one having the answers—have to create your own answers
- Being okay with the consequences of the choice you make (good or bad)
- Importance of doing due diligence before making decisions
- Value of investing in yourself
- Experience being crucial to creating the results you want
- Making a decision, taking immediate action, & moving forward
- Origins of the Struggle To Strength Podcast
Guest host bio:Lachie specializes in empowering men to take ownership of their lives once and for all. In 2018 he founded The Man That Can Project as a way to continue spreading his message. Through his work he has created a platform that has impacted thousands of men & has collaborated with industry leaders such as Lululemon Australia, Lifeline Australia, Full Spectrum Education, Braintap Technologies & more.
Where to find us:Show Hosts
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@lachlanstuart - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE COACHING!
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EPISODE 37: Kara’s back, back again. Returning this week to sit down with the boys and talk everything fitness & nutrition is podcast favorite Kara Goss (aka @karagoss_rd).
A Registered Dietitian & Personal Trainer, Kara is here to talk about why you’re not ready for fat loss—specifically, looking at what may be holding you back from your fat loss goals, both from internal health & stress management perspectives.
During the episode, Kara opens up to share her own health journey & the mental tools she uses to get through such a challenging time. The trio also goes on to discuss everything from how a certain mindset is necessary before starting the fat loss process, to what exactly needs to be in place & understood about your body prior to diving into the fat loss stage.
Trav mentions the CO2 Tolerance Test to determine muscle recovery after a workout. Follow the link to give it a try (do it, you won't).
Oh, and who doesn’t love a little bonus? Stay tuned ‘til the end to learn how you can get a few guides to assist you during your own health & fitness journey.
Episode 37 is here folks, so buckle up for a great listen & some even better info—we’ll see you inside.
Guest bio:Kara Goss is a Registered Dietitian and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer with a firm belief that nutrition and fitness need to be personalized to an individual's goals and lifestyle. Starting her own journey in 2018, Kara has experienced firsthand how crucial it is to have a mentor who is unbiased and always one step ahead to help guide you to success. After completing six years of education, Kara established Kara Goss Nutrition and Fitness in October of 2019. With a clear passion for assisting others as they embark on their own health journeys, Kara considers being able to help people find their true strength, both physical and mental, one of the biggest blessings in her life.
Other topics covered:
- Determining muscle recovery after a workout: CO2 Tolerence
- Body must be healthy before weight loss can occur
- “Eat less, move more” can be good advice... with context
- Understanding relationship with food before making fat loss a goal
- Nutrition status, macronutrient intake, & metabolic health—they’re role in losing fat
- The first fix: blood sugar & fasted blood glucose
- Muscle retention & the importance of weight training during fat loss
- Challenges of the reverse dieting & health phase
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EPISODE 36: This week the boys are sitting down in studio with Ben Dziwulski, the founder & owner of WODprep.
A place where athletes go to get better at CrossFit, WODprep helps people all over the world break through their sticking points, unlock their potential, and learn to “Rx” every workout to see what their bodies are truly capable of.
Josh & Travis get the opportunity to pick Ben’s brain about how exactly he built his business & made WODprep into the success that it is today. Their discussion covers everything from how Ben initially found CrossFit during college, to the business model behind WODprep and how he approaches coaching & creating fitness content.
Whether you’re interested in fitness, looking to build your business, or just trying to optimize your life—this is one episode you’re definitely gonna want to tune into.
So, get those notebooks ready & get those Amazon accounts PRIMED! Ben is about to drop some serious knowledge—not to mention some really good book recommendations. We’ll see y’all inside!
Guest Bio:
The CEO and Head Coach at WODprep, Ben is passionate about helping fitness athletes of all abilities get their competitive edge and learn new skills! A previous regionals athlete, gym owner and CF-L2 coach, he's now living in Denver, CO with his wife and two dogs. Whenever possible the two love to travel and explore new places around the world (and meet new WODprep athletes). Recently back from a multi-year trip to Japan, he is excited to travel the U.S. running WODprep Seminars.
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EPISODE 35: The boys are once again ridin’ solo this week as they sit down for episode 35 to discuss all things muscle.
Covering everything from the very basics, like the fundamentals of building muscle & why it’s so important to maintain muscular strength, the two go on to dive a bit deeper—busting some common muscle building myths & the 4 Pillars of Training.
During the second half of the episode, Joshua shares his extensive six-step Muscle Building M.E.T.H.O.D. for FREE! Going over the exact process he implements with his very own clients, Josh provides an extremely detailed breakdown for each of the stages within the program that has led hundreds to muscle building success.
Oh, and we’re not done yet—in addition to offering up an insider overview, Josh even has a BONUS pdf for you guys that explains the entire process of his M.E.T.H.O.D. covered in today’s episode. Your very own copy is ready & waiting: simply follow the link, find Josh on Insta, & slide into those DMs: @joshlevinefitness.
Lastly, links for the Zoom Webinar Series mentioned at the end of the episode can be sent by Josh via DM, or in the Muscle Building Secrets Facebook Group.
Get ready to get educated & build some muscle—we’ll see y’all inside.
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EPISODE 34: This week the boys sit down with the man himself—Public Speaker, Behavioral Change Coach, and Cancer Survivor Nick Ross.
Currently also the Sales Director for the National Coaching Institute, Nick is a results-oriented and energetic leader with an expertise in team building and maximizing potential in others.
Sharing his incredible & inspirational journey, Nick discusses everything from learning about & reacting to his cancer diagnosis, to the two major events that became the catalysts for him to change his entire life in a positive way.
Guest bio:
Nick spent 15 years in sales in the music business which led him to Nashville TN 10 years ago. In 2016 Nick hired Jeff Black as an online nutrition coach after battling stage 2 cancer and they developed a coach/client relationship that turned into a business relationship. In 2019 Nick came on as the Sales Manager of Iron House Strength and Conditioning before accepting the Director position of Relentless Forever in 2021. Nick is also the Sales Director of Nutritional Coaching Institute and loves helping others transform their lives through behavioral change. Nick is also a Public Speaker on topics ranging from Sales, Neuro Linguistic Programming Self Development and Motivation and is Relentless Forever’s Behavioral Change Coach.
Buckle up & get ready to be motivated to take action. We’ll see y'all inside!
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EPISODE 33: The boys are climbing toward higher altitudes this week as they sit down with rock climber, podcaster, and entrepreneur Steven Dimmitt.
Steven left his engineering job to move into a van full-time and pursue his dream of becoming a professional rock climber. Earlier this year he started The Nugget Climbing Podcast, which has been met with great success—hitting 500k downloads within the first 18 months.
Sharing the remarkable journey that led him to his present day success, Steven discusses the injury that ultimately became a catalyst to changing his entire life and helped him realize his true passion. The trio goes on to talk about everything from taking risks without the full security of a safety net, to growing out of your comfort zone & eliminating “good enough” from your vocabulary.
Buckle up y’all, Episode 33 is here. We’ll see you inside.
Guest bio:
With a goal to learn from the best of the best, Steven Dimmitt interviews world-class climbers to tease out the habits and routines that got them where they are today. He hopes to apply the "nuggets" he learns from his guests to improve his own climbing, and to help share their inspiring stories. Steven encourages his listeners to overcome their challenges & take the leap they’ve been dreaming about.
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@thenuggetclimbing - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT & FITNESS! (https://www.instagram.com/thenuggetclimbing/)
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UNFILTERED #01: The boys are ridin’ solo in the studio this week as they sit down to talk about… well, everything.
Starting off with a bit of nostalgia as they reminisce & share some wild encounters with cannabis, Josh & Trav lift the veil for the first of many Unfiltered episodes to discuss a few random topics that have been weighing on their minds.
Throughout the convo the two talk about how to successfully navigate your way out of an Uber after consuming a THC infused beverage, the top 3 lessons Travis learned while playing football, and why you have to become better at losing in order to win. Even the Magic School Bus & Bill Nye get a shoutout.
No topic is safe, so get ready. We’ll see you inside.
Other topics covered:
- Marijuana war stories
- Lose in order to win
- Determining your future by how you react
- No such thing as losing, only winning & learning—always look for the lesson
- Looking for purpose & reason when negative things happen
- Josh’s microdosing life lessons
- React positively—like attracts like
- Doing everything with intent
Where to find us:
Show Hosts
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Podcast Producer
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EPISODE 32: It’s all about self-optimization, the power of routine, & most of all how truly vital those precious Z’s really are.
Joining the boys this week is Taylor Morgan, a Marine Corps veteran, holistic lifestyle specialist, podcast host, & founder of The Captain’s Lifestyle Program.
Taylor sits down with Josh & Trav to share his journey to lifestyle optimization, and the major mindset shift it required. The trio then goes on to discuss what exactly it means to be the Captain of your own life, why establishing habits & nightly routines is absolutely essential, and... most importantly... SLEEP!
Get on board—it’s episode 32 & you are the Captain now. See ya’ll inside.
Guest bio:
With an expertise in mindset, sleep, communication, nutrition, exercise, & biohacking, Taylor Morgan has influenced thousands to take control of their future and fulfill their entrepreneurial vision. Having spent the past 8+ years studying holistic health, Taylor firmly believes in achieving a work-life balance in order to maximize one’s growth. As the founder of The Captain’s Lifestyle, he works 1 on 1 with social entrepreneurs to help them optimize their lives, find their ultimate fulfillment, and maximize their health, happiness, & productivity.
Other topics covered:
- Achieving peak performance & avoiding decision making fatigue
- The “4-3-2-1-30" Sleep Method
- Circadian Rhythm 411
- Being great at one thing every day to optimize productivity
- Living for your fulfillment & finding your ultimate happiness
- Want entrepreneurial success? Coach or mentor is required
Where to find us:
Show Hosts@joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING!
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Today’s Guest
@6captainmorgan9 - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SLEEP, & SELF-IMPROVEMENT!
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EPISODE 31: This week the boys get to sit down with serial entrepreneur & CEO of Lyncrest Media, Alex Machuca.
Born at the beginning of the pandemic, Lyncrest Media is a digital marketing agency that has already scaled to an annual revenue rate of 6 million in just 11 months.
Guest bio:
Alex Machuca is the chairman of MachucaX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of Lyncrest Media, a full-service advertising and lead generation company. He is responsible for raising the finances to execute the famous pop up exhibit, Tacotopia. Mentored by Richard Brock who had the #1 performing stock in the United States in 2004, and Jeremy Haynes who is one of the top personality brand consultants and digital marketing experts in the world, Alex also serves as a digital marketing and sales consultant, specializing in creating effective value propositions and infrastructures for companies.
Where to find us:Show Hosts
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Today’s Guest
@alchapo1 - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MARKETING! (https://www.instagram.com/alchapo1/)
Podcast Producer
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EPISODE 30: This week Josh has returned from the very LAST Impact Collective X event with Jason Phillips, and the boys sit down to recap some of the highlights & takeaways.
In today’s episode, Josh & Travis mainly discuss 4 key ways to STOP trying and start DOING now.
Whether you have already found some success or are just starting out, these 4 things will give you exactly what you need to get motivated and start moving forward once again.
Episode 30 is here, we’ll see you inside.
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EPISODE 29: This week the boys get OBSESSED as they sit down with serial entrepreneur, investor, & venture consultant Evan Stewart, founder of the Obsessed Academy.
A firm believer in leaving individuals & companies better than they were found, Evan’s mission is simple: to create a world in which people are inspired by their potential, motivated by their progress, and fulfilled through their life’s work.
In this week’s episode, Evan discusses everything from why producing & creating every single day is essential for your fulfillment, to why establishing FOUR core values is absolutely essential for a company’s culture to thrive. Throughout the convo, the main topics covered include:
- Being “best self” isn’t necessarily intrinsic—comes from knowing that you can produce & create
- Core tenant of creation: no one can talk into being fulfilled or happy—comes from experience
- Growth through discipline & putting yourself in environments you’re not familiar with
- No comparisons: finding a rhythm that works for your productivity
Guest bio:
With a knack for growing people-oriented, profit-rich organizations, Evan achieved a rank among the top 1% of real estate professionals in Texas. After his exit, he built a renowned executive training program, launched a globally acclaimed dynamic conference, and expanded his investment portfolio to include businesses in biotech, software, and real estate. Evan currently serves as the CEO of Basewell: a quickly growing SaaS startup. Evan’s adventurous spirit is fed through rock climbing, hiking, and exploring remote parts of the world. When he is not in the Rocky Mountains or leading his companies, Evan is often found speaking at various events, or in the studio as a podcast guest to shows around the world.
Other topics discussed:
- Fear & doubt are because of a lack of confidence
- Struggle people have is because identity is based on something external (i.e. job position, income, etc.)
- Nature vs. nurture: is the confidence trait something you can learn & master?
- Embracing discomfort in healthy ways
- Unhealthy obsession vs healthy obsession
- Core values: why having a defined set of four core values is essential to any business
- Positive shifts in company culture by praising & adjusting against established core values
- Advice for entrepreneurs & small businesses
We’re talking all things growth this week folks, so get those notepads ready! We’ll see you inside!
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LISTENER Q&A #01: Time for your questions! The boys sit down for the first of many Q&A episodes to respond to some of your burning questions about nutrition, diet & weight loss, and building muscle.
This week Josh & Travis are discussing everything from workout tips for beginners, to whether subsets or heavy compound lifts are better for lower body muscle growth.
Featured Questions:
*What’s the best nutrition to fuel the brain?
Why is it so easy to put on body fat from carbs & fat, but so hard to burn it off?
Which is better for lower body muscle growth—supersets or heavy compound lifts?
How do you get started lifting as a beginner, or as someone who hasn’t worked out in a long time?
What are some tips for sticking with a nutrition or workout plan while on vacation?
Is it important to eat before training?*
Other topics:
- Supplementations that can help improve cognition & neurological capacity
- No such thing as good or bad foods—just wrong times and amounts
- Building muscle & lifting tips for people who are just starting out
- 6 basic movements to perfect the help develop an amazing physique
- Eating recommendations for people who train early in the morning
You asked, and folks we're, answering. The first Q&A episode is now live, see ya inside.
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EPISODE 28: Videographer, Photographer, & Fitness Content Creator Enrico Incarnati (@rico.incarnati) joins the podcast to talk being a “shark” & always moving forward, mental health advocacy, building confidence in front of the camera, and advice for creating your own fitness content.
Owner of Enrico Incarnati Productions & host of the Be A Shark Podcast, the boys sit down with Rico as he shares his remarkable journey. Covering everything from ditching a career path as a Pediatrician to pursue his passion for Videography & Photography, to why he so strongly supports mental health and building others up.
Guest Bio:
Enrico Incarnati is a self taught Videographer/Cinematographer & Published Photographer. With a focus on creativity, content creation, storytelling, & mental health, Enrico primarily works with other creatives, coaches, & entrepreneurs to help them follow their passions to become thought leaders & needle movers in their respective spaces.
Today’s topics also cover:
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Rico’s path to Photography/Videography
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Mental health advocacy & why it’s so important to Rico
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Authentically connecting with others: relationships shouldn’t be transactional
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Building network by genuinely being interested & asking questions
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Success being better with others—building people up
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Gaining confidence in front of the camera
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Focusing on people who need to hear your message
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Content advice: importance of quality, consistency, & audio
It’s shark week on the pod this week folks, so get ready. We’ll see y’all inside.
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EPISODE 27: The boys are knocking it out of the park as they sit down with former Major League Baseball player & CrossFit Games champion Jeremy Herider (aka @basebrawl), founder of Optimal Self Inc (@optimal_self on Instagram).
Earning results, striving to improve, and mastering habits to perform at your highest potential are all the topics of convo this week as Josh & Travis sit down with the Optimal Self coach.
Throughout the episode, the three dive into everything from Jeremy’s personal journey to becoming an MLB player, to some inspiring paradigm-shifting moments that led him to becoming his own ‘Optimal Self’ and why he’s so determined to help others find theirs.
Key Takeaways:
- Consistency to action for success
- Motivation is BS—people don’t lack motivation, they lack clarity
- 3 Pillars of Self-Motivation
- Mastering behavior & the art of showing up
- “100% or nothing” mentality: why anything less won’t work
Guest bio:
Jeremy Herider is a three-sport professional athlete, Productivity Coach to several Fortune 500 companies, and Life Coach (among many other titles). He’s also the pioneer of Optimal Self Incand spends every day following the very habits he promotes through this program. Jeremy has helped 1,000’s of people become the best versions of themselves through Optimal Self, and he’s done so with the belief that every high-performing individual follows those same basic habits to support their success.
Other topics discussed include:
- Stop looking for handouts, results have to be earned
- Believing you’re worthy & capable of achieving your goals
- Changing behavior: if you want something to be different you have to do something different
- Unlocking your own power by taking responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life
- Excellence in everything increasing your potential in anything
- Focusing tactics: training your brain be aware of what you give attention to
- Creating routine & developing high Performance habits
Episode 27 of the Struggle To Strength podcast is here and Jeremy definitely brings the heat, so prepare to get fired the f*ck up! See y’all inside.
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@optimal_self - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON PRODUCTIVITY COACHING! (https://https://www.instagram.com/optimal_self/)
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EPISODE 26: The man, the myth, the legend joins the podcast this week as the boys sit down with Josh’s own business coach & mentor—entrepreneur Jason Phillips (aka @jasonphillipsisnutrion), the founder, owner, & CEO of The Nutritional Coaching Institute (@nutritionalcoachinginstitute).
Getting right into it, the discussion between the three offers some valuable insights into the mindset required for success, while presenting some easily applicable takeaways throughout. Sharing some hilarious and marketable stories, the main topics Jason covers include:
- Urgency and the importance of taking the opportunities presented to you
- Ready Aim Fire: Jason’s “all in” moment that drastically changed life
- Conversation and connection as the real KPIs for business
- Utility of understanding the flow of conversation
Guest bio:Jason Phillips has been active in the fitness industry for decades. From a former cover model and professional athlete to a sought-after fitness and nutrition coach, Jason is currently the CEO and founder of Nutritional Coaching Institute. Jason runs a successful mentorship program for Fitness and Nutritional professionals where he provides group and individualized coaching to some of the most talented professionals in the industry. He has written for several publications including Men’s Fitness and his own book, Macros Explained: Your Ultimate Guide to Macronutrient Prescription for Health, Performance, and Aesthetics and his newest book; Macros Applied: Bridging the Gap from Science to Application.
Other topics covered throughout the convo include:
- Reason why Jason founded The Nutritional Coaching Institute
- Going all in & detaching from outcomes required for success
- F*cking up: inevitable & happens every day, importance is to learn
- Growing as a business owner & mitigating risk
- Not all about acquisition: maintaining clients vs signing new clients
- 4 things to focus on to make money
Episode 26 has a wealth of knowledge, so get ready folks. We’ll see you inside.
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@jasonphillipsisnutrition - FOLLOW FOR INFO ON MENTORSHIP & NUTRITION COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/jasonphillipsisnutrition/)
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EPISODE 25: It’s a battle between carbs and fats this week as the boys sit down to determine the most efficient energy source for the production of ATP, the fundamental compound that drives many processes within our cells to provide our bodies with essential power.
While taking a deep dive into the science behind how exactly carbohydrates and fats become our body’s primary source of fuel, Joshua and Travis pursue the answer to which of the two energy sources is preferred over the other. Throughout the convo the main topics the guys cover include:
- ATP 411: An explanation of what Adenosine Triphosphate is
- Carbohydrates vs. fat - which creates more ATP
- Glucose and glycogen and their role in creating energy
- How increasing a workout’s intensity affects the body’s preferred energy source
- Determining how and what to eat for optimal performance
During the second half of the ep, it’s a listener Q&A as the duo answers some questions from our favorite people: you guys. Be sure to stick around to the end because not only will you be gaining super valuable knowledge, but there is also some great and easily applicable info revealed toward the end.
Get out those notepads and get ready folks, because Episode 25 is live. We’ll see ya’ll inside.
Other topics covered include:
- Difference between ATP and ADP
- Oxygen’s role in determining your body’s preferred source of energy
- Anaerobic vs aerobic exercise
- Pre, post, and intra-workout carbohydrates
- Hypoglycemia and low blood sugar post-workout
- The Glycemic Index and choosing between carbs to consume based on upcoming workout/activity
Where to find us:
Show Hosts
@joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
@travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA! (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)\
Podcast Producer
@james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)
EPISODE 24: The effect your diet has on your DNA and how you can test your genetics to determine what foods you should be eating. Eating the wrong foods for your DNA can cause anxiety, depression, inflammation and a whole list of other issues. This week the boys talk hacking your DNA through nutrition with Dr. Piper Gibson (aka @regeneratinghealth).
A Children’s Holistic Health and Nutritional Genomic Practitioner, Dr. Gibson brings us into the field of Natural Medicine and explains the value of genetic testing. Throughout the convo the group discusses:
- Nutritional Genomic testing and what it involves
- Predisposition to disorders & health issues
- Stress mitigation for both children and adults
- Dr. Gibson’s approach to treatment and supplementation
Josh and the good Dr. Gibson have conflicting opinions in one area, listen all the way through to find out what it is!
Episode 24 is here and it’s an informative one. See ya’ll inside.
Guest bio:
Dr. Piper Gibson is a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and is also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner®, where she specializes in children's neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, Tics/Tourette's, Anxiety, SPD, and ASD. She uses a natural, integrative approach to help her clients finally focus, function, and flourish. She is also the Corporate Clinical Educator for GX Sciences.
Other topics covered include:
- How Dr. Gibson got into the field of Natural Medicine and she focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders
- Predisposition to disorders and health issues and how life events can trigger them
- Nutrition in schools: looking into what goes into our kids’ bodies and the correlation to neurodevelopmental disorders
- Poor nutrition’s long-term effects and approaches Dr. Gibson takes for treatment and supplementation
- Consistency required to improve anxiety or ADHD
- Process for reintroducing foods after eliminating them from a client’s diet
- Food sensitivity testing vs GI mapping
- The implications of stress
Where to find us:
Show Hosts
@joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
@travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA! (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)
Today’s Guest
@regeneratinghealth - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON NUTRIGENOMICS & HOLISTIC HEALTH! (https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth/)
Podcast Producer
@james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)
EPISODE 23: Change is good. Mindset is Everything. This week the boys sit down with their Aussie mate and Mental Health advocate Lachie Stuart (aka @lachlanstuart), founder of The Man That Can Project podcast (@themanthatcanproject on Instagram). Today's episode covers:
- Personal development - Finding your purpose before (or after) hitting rock bottom
- Strategies to handle anxiety
- Lachie's 4 Pillars of Ownership
- 8 Areas of Life to Master
- 3 Ways to strengthen how you communicate.
Folks, get ready to be empowered. Episode 23 has arrived, we’ll see ya inside.
Guest bio:Lachie is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neurolinguistic programming) & men’s performance coach. He specializes in empowering men to take ownership of their lives once and for all. In 2018 he founded The Man That Can Project as a way to continue spreading his message while creating a global community of men who are empowered to be their best self. Through his work he has created a platform that has impacted thousands of men & has collaborated with industry leaders such as Lululemon Australia, Lifeline Australia, Full Spectrum Education, Braintap Technologies and more.
Today’s topics cover:
- Lachie’s background and the moment in his life that made him want to begin to better himself
- How you can avoid rock bottom and what it mentally requires to begin improving your life
- Rock bottom is circumstantial—not about being worse off but about realizing your life needs to change
- Asking what you want your life to look like and making adjustments if you’re not there
- Anxiety and strategies you can implement to manage and overcome those feelings
- The 4 Pillars of Ownership: Muscle, Momentum, Meaning, and Mateship
- The explosive growth that comes from surrounding yourself with the right people
- 8 most important areas to master in order to live a successful life
- Being able to communicate your boundaries
- 3 areas of communication to focus on: communication with self, others, and the world around us
Where to find us:
Show Hosts
@joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
@travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA! (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)
Today’s Guest
@lachlanstuart - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON COACHING & SUPPORT! (https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/)
Podcast Producer
@james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)
EPISODE 22: Let’s talk crypto, kids. This week the boys sit down with Bitcoin developer and cryptocurrency specialist, author Jimmy Song (aka @jimmysomg on Twitter).
If ya’ll are interested in money we highly suggest you stay tuned and prepare to learn a lot, ‘cause today Jimmy is here to dive into the world of digital currency and your questions around Bitcoin, how to buy and sell cryptocurrency, and what your safest and best investment option is.
It’s a very highly anticipated episode, so get ready to go virtual.
Guest bio:
Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He's an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This.
Today’s episode covers everything from:
- Why the Central Bank and current system are broken
- Jimmy Song’s background: and how he became an author and public figure within the cryptocurrency space
- When Jimmy knew cryptocurrency was going to take off, the origins of Bitcoin, and how he initially got in
- How Jimmy brings his Bitcoin knowledge to the public
- Currency 101: a brief history of how we determine what currency is and why certain things lose/ gain value
- Breaking down what exactly Bitcoin is and why it’s important
Where to find us...
Show Hosts:
@travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA! (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/
)
@joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/
)
Today’s Guest:
@jimmysong - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON CRYPTO! (https://twitter.com/jimmysong/)
Podcast Producer:
@james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)
Episode 21 is here and this week the boys get into ALL the feels as they sit down with the one and only Archie Messersmith-Bunting, the infamous Feelings Guy (aka @archie_cares).
Today’s convo? It’s all about self-care, battling that negative self-talk, and how to support your people when they’re struggling most. Giving Archie a rating of 10 out of 10, today’s ep is unquestionably Josh’s favorite to date—and honestly we don’t disagree.
Be ready to conquer all that negativity people, ‘cause it’s time to go IN.
Guest bio:
Archie Messersmith-Bunting, M.S., The Feelings Guy™, is a mental wellness coach, consultant, and professional speaker who helps people discover how leading with their feelings can improve their quality of life and save the lives of those they come in contact with. Archie was a successful musical theater performer in New York City before addiction and clinical depression destroyed his childhood dream and led him to a place where he believed suicide was his only answer. After battling back from the jaws of addiction, Archie now uses the stages he graces to remind others that we are all more than "just" the wreckage of our past. He uses his voice to share with audiences that individual moments and decisions in our life do not define us, but they can help design us. Archie has been featured on multiple NBC, CBS and FOX local affiliates and several podcasts including Braving the Journey, Positive Changes: A Self-kick start, & The Failure Guy.
Today’s episode covers everything from:
- Archie’s story and how he became “The Feelings Guy"
- Reframing: challenging people to ask “How are you feeling?” rather than “How are you doing?”
- Other small reframes that can have a big impact and make all the difference
- How we as humans assign meaning to our feelings and can actively choose how they’re perceived
- Identifying the meaning you’re assigning to feelings and not allowing them to have control
- Being conscious of how you’re talking to yourself
- Changing the negative things you tell your brain
- Be gentle with yourself and learn how to reframe the negative
- Easing into meditation
- Coping mechanisms for negative self-talk
- Starting the day with morning intentions and ending the day reflecting on gratitude
Follow / Contact On Instagram!
@travishawkesmedia
@joshlevinefitness
@archie_cares
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel
EPISODE 20: This week the boys are joined by all around badass human, Josh’s Teammate & Boardroom Buddy, Kara Goss (aka @karagoss_rd) of Kara Goss Nutrition and Fitness.
Talking Kara’s experience as a registered dietitian in the fitness coaching space to some sh*tty (but appropriate) convo about gut health! The crew sits down for some valuable discussions ya’ll are gonna want to hear—all while bustin’ myths and misinformation you’ve been led to believe. Plenty of takeaways in this one folks, so prepare to get informed.
It’s episode 20, time to TUNE IN.
Guest bio:
Kara Goss is a Registered Dietitian and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer with a firm belief that nutrition and fitness need to be personalized to an individual's goals and lifestyle. Having started her own journey with a coach in January of 2018, Kara has experienced firsthand how crucial it is to have a mentor who is unbiased and always one step ahead to help guide you to success. After completing six years of education, Kara established Kara Goss Nutrition and Fitness in October of 2019. With a clear passion for assisting others as they embark on their own health journeys, Kara considers being able to help people find their true strength, both physical and mental, one of the biggest blessings in her life.
Today’s topics cover:
- Kara’s background and how she found her passion for fitness and nutrition
- Challenge as an RD who understands the importance of things like protein intake and physique goals because the majority of the Dietitian community holds a different stance
- Modest approach that many Dietitians take stems from education—taught the minimum requirements
- Misconceptions and fear surrounding protein consumption is an outdated viewpoint
- Stigma that exists among many RD’s around bodybuilding, trying to build muscle, and protein consumption
- Tendency of RDs within clinical environments to view protein as super negative, incorrectly associating it with many health problems
- About finding the right RD that specializes in physical transformation
- Hayes Nutrition movement, anti-diet Dietitians, and conflicting perspectives within the RD community
- Putting everything into context and tailoring nutrition to each individual’s situation
- Why some RD’s are against helping clients reach their physique goals
- Fact check: debunking misinformation & myths (protein consumption, Keto, carbs, reverse dieting, etc.)
- The term “Metabolic Damage” and how it’s used as a scare tactic, using “Metabolic Adaptation” instead, & what exactly your metabolism is
- Your metabolism is not slow—if something can down-regulate it can up-regulate
- Reverse dieting and how it helps you up-regulate important functions within the body
- It takes a village: a good coach should have a team of coach friends
- Gut health and digestion, what is normal and what is not normal?
- How to fix some of this sh*t: gut health labs and food sensitivity testing
- Knowing what tests to get and knowing what you’re testing for
- Considering overall lifestyle factors and getting down to the behaviors of the person as well
- Figuring out how to manage stressors in your life
Follow / Contact On Instagram!
- @travishawkesmedia
- @joshlevinefitness
- @karagoss_rd
Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel
EPISODE 19: This week the boys do some 'Kibitzing' with the one and only Kylie Larson (aka @kyliefityoga), Josh’s longtime client and the founder of Live To Get Lean. Today’s discussion? It’s all about ownership, baby.
The crew sits down to discuss how achieving your goals can be far easier than you’re probably making it out to be, and how much you can accomplish by putting in some effort and shifting your mindset. With a little bit of tough love, the three share their advice on exactly how to realize your potential and modify your mentality in order to start attaining goals you’ve set.
So, get ready for your wakeup call, because it’s episode 19 and it’s about to go down.
About Our Guest:
With a passion for all things fitness and personal development, Kylie Larson is a High Performance Coach & Yoga Teacher, as well as an L1, L2 Macronutrient Expert and self-described Myth Buster. Her adoration for yoga began back in 2002 with a few classes at her local 24 Hour Fitness, and the rest is history. Over the years Kylie has worked incredibly hard and managed to pivot and make a full career change, completing her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as amassing numerous certifications, specifically in Yin Yoga, TurboKick, willPower & Grace, Yoga-Sculpt, Bootcamp Yoga, Barre, and Kettlebells. She loves being healthy and fit, and most of all sharing her knowledge with the masses.
Today the podcast gets into everything from:
- Health and fitness not just being about changing your body, also about bettering your life
- Adjusting your mindset—you’ve done harder things before
- Every goal achieved is another goal set
- Achieving goals can be easy, effort is for sure required but it doesn’t need to be more difficult than it is
- Making yourself a priority and not putting your own health and well-being on the back burner
- Breaking things down, starting with one small change to achieve a larger end goal
- There is always something to focus on, even if it’s just one thing at a time
- Sleep being a number one priority—don’t sleep on sleep
- Cutting back if you’re taking on too many things, don’t be afraid to say NO
- Take time to slow down, don’t always have to be rushing
- Prioritizing and deciding what is more important to help you get closer to your goals
- If they’re not taking something off of your plate, don’t take something off of theirs
- Communication is key—making sure your priorities are clear to others, having conversations upfront
- Own who you are, be unapologetic
- Figure out what your goal looks like and be that person
- Worthy rivals and leveling up
Where to find us:
- @travishawkesmedia- CONTACT FOR MEDIA!
- @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING!
- @kyliefityoga - CONTACT FOR COACHING!
Check out the video podcast!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
Let's talk Fasted Blood Glucose & Insulin Sensitivity in today's deep dive! This is Part 1 of an ongoing theme of How To Make Sure You're Healthy.
The boys sit down for a comprehensive discussion about tracking fasted blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, and other markers to ensure that you’re living your healthiest life. While answering Travis’ burning inquiry on how to prevent the inevitable and die slower (and more gracefully), Josh provides a detailed breakdown of different methods to measure your health, what each means, why they’re important, and how the biofeedback they give pertains to your overall well-being, fitness, and physique.
So, grab a pen and a notepad because you’re def gonna want to take notes for this one—Episode 18 will literally help extend your life, and honestly it’s an episode we wouldn’t want to be caught dead missing.
Today’s episode gets into everything from:
- Lab work and the importance of getting your labs done
- Ordering your own lab work if necessary
- What you can track yourself, at home
- Blood glucose levels—what are they?
- Blood Glucose Kits and measuring your fasted blood glucose levels
- What fasted blood glucose levels mean to your body and why they’re significant
- Insulin—what it does and why it’s important
- Pancreas 411—alpha cells vs. beta cells
- Insulin resistance and what causes it
- Some terrifying diabetes statistics
- Negative effects of insulin resistance
- What stress actually means and the damaging impact it can have on cortisol and insulin levels
- Tracking biofeedback and pulling back to genuinely manage stress
- Also testing A1C, insulin, and cortisol (if possible) to really make sure you’re healthy
- How often you should be getting levels tested
- The fix—ways to bring down your fasted blood glucose levels and reverse/prevent problems
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
The future is lookin’ bright AF this week as the boys sit down with their homie and Josh’s teammate Kylie Kaiser, aka @Kylie_UpLifts. With their stunna shades on and absolutely no time for the haters, the trio discusses everything from fat-shaming to fit-shaming, and everything in between. Get your blockers on; it’s episode 17 and the haters are outside the club.
An online health and fitness coach since 2018, Kylie Kaiser is also the owner of Kylie UpLifts, a company specifically focused on helping women, primarily beginners, get started with their fitness journeys. Kylie also founded her own custom coaching course, The Confident 180 Blueprint, with a goal to help women build confidence from the inside out and assist in all-around lifestyle changes. The course not only runs alongside Kylie’s one-on-one coaching, but now runs on its own as a group course as well.
Today’s convo gets into everything from:
- HATERS — someone’s always going to have something negative to say no matter what
- Unintentional haters in your life, people who bring you down whether they realize it or not
- People projecting and how working hard to improve yourself may cause those who feel like they “can’t do” the same to feel uncomfortable or invalidated
- Those closest to you can sometimes be holding you back
- Lack of understanding that comes with living a different lifestyle
- Not depending on external validation, never going to be perfect to everyone
- Setting hard boundaries that are conducive to your lifestyle with those closest to you
- Criticism coming from people assuming you’ll be critical of their life choices
- Importance of not pushing what you’re doing on to others
- Not complaining, people who don’t understand what you’re doing won’t support you if it sounds like it makes you miserable
- Setting clear expectations — your goals should be important to those around you
- “No.” is an answer in itself, stop giving excuses for why
- People who are actively trying to be haters
- Flipping the script when people come for you
- Being aware of language and how you say things
Links From The Show:
- www.kylieuplifts.com
- The Confident 180 Blue Print
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia
- @joshlevinefitness
- @Kylie_UpLifts
This Wednesday the boys catch up with their longtime friend Brittany Crisp to get the inside scoop on everything Instagram. With over 500k followers, B_Crispin has mastered the social media platform and is here to provide some valuable insight!
Today we talk about:
- Brittany's story, how she started an instagram page and her rise to insta fame
- How to work the algorithm and tips for growing an instagram page
- The life of an IG model, only fans, dealing with haters, and much more
If you’re at all looking to expand your presence on the photo-sharing app for either yourself or your business, episode 16 is calling your name. Oh, and definitely be sure to stay tuned until the very end—Brittany drops some absolute fire knowledge bombs throughout the ep and trust us you’re gonna want to hear ‘em all.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
Find more of Brittany:
- B_Crispin Instagram Account
- Article: Brittany Crisp Opens Up About Her Journey to Social Media Stardom
Today's Episode:
- How Brittany initially began gaining followers
- The challenges of navigating Instagram’s ever-changing landscape, both as far as trends and the platform itself
- Strategically increasing profile visibility through shoutouts and promotions
- Connecting and collaborating with larger accounts
- Importance of posting quality content
- Investing to grow instead of depending on organic growth
- Engagement strategy and tagging accounts for exposure
- Dedicating time to authentically respond to comments
- Hashtag strategy 411, what to do and what not to do
- Shadowbanned and how to avoid
- Instagram’s insane A.I. system
- Constantly staying up to date with the algorithm
- Reaching out to successful accounts similar to yours for advice
- Dealing with haters
- Power of paid promotions
How to contact us:
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
This week the boys sit down to discuss three strategies Josh uses with all of his clients to get bad-ass results without forcing them to sacrifice their lives, or the foods they love most! These three strategies apply to everything in your life, from physique enhancement to focus and efficiency. These strategies will improve your life and ensure you will crush it in all things mind, muscle and money!
PLUS Travis drops a secret bonus strategy bomb at the end of the episode that blows Josh’s mind so make sure to listen all the way through! Things get a little heated, the guys have several laughs, so trust when we say episode 15 will not disappoint.
Three Strategies:
- Sleep - why sleep is so important and why you should want to learn to do it better.
- Stress Management - Stress is caused by both internal and external factors, perceived and systemic - we go through tons of strategies for stress management!
- Nutrition - more than just eating “well” — not just about labeling foods as good or bad, digestion is THE MOST important part of nutrition and how to optimize your body. Carbs — should you be afraid of them?
Travis’ BONUS fourth strategy make sure to listen all the way through because we have a bonus mindset bomb that is essential for your success and happiness so you'll want to stick around for that!
Show Links:
- Muscle Building Secrets Facebook Group! - click here to join
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
This week the boys get the incredible opportunity to interview Bryan Saint-Louis of the Make A Difference Podcast (a.k.a. @Madcasters) and man does this guy have a remarkable story to share.
Bryan BLS, aka "The Bodybuilding Pastor" is such a genuine character, and it definitely shines through. He’s a truly an inspiring dude with a phenomenal story, and we 100% guarantee this episode will fill your cup.
We cover a lot of topics today from:
- Bryans personal story of Struggle growing up in NYC and losing his daughter
- How he has been able to use his Struggles to create Strength in his life and now teaches the youth to do the same
- Characteristics and take aways for you to build Strength in your own life
Currently working as a pastor, Bryan has a passion for empowering today’s youth and strives to build up and strengthen the next generation by sharing his journey. After making a pivot during Covid to reach a larger audience, his primary goal is to create a massive positive impact and change the lives of as many people as possible. He’s the epitome of what it means to go from Struggle to Strength… oh, and plot twist, we learn that he’s also a bodybuilder! Get ready, because Episode 14 will for sure change your life and perspective in a very positive way.
Show Notes:
- How and why Bryan got into starting the Make A Difference Podcast
- What drives his passion to help and positively impact others
- How the little things we learn and adapt to throughout life help us deal with the challenges we face later on
- Importance of growing your mind and strengthening yourself mentally so you’re able to deal with the momentous occasions—both good and bad
- The toughest struggle Bryan has faced and how it made him love people more
- How he would not be the person he his today without EVERYTHING he’s been through
- How going through hard sh*t makes you resilient, every loss can be lesson
- Importance of viewing things from a different perspective in order to move on
- When Bryan began teaching and how he works to help “youth that are misunderstood”
- Importance of listening and understanding, as well as being vulnerable and sharing your own struggles to connect with others
- Power of speaking from experience rather than from theory
- Importance of always trying to learn and being a “student of learning”
- Becoming resilient by not taking the easy route and turning the negative to positive
- Bryan’s COVID experience and what he learned
- What he’s learned from the guests on his podcast
Where to find Bryan:
- @madcasters
- @bryan_bsl
- Madcasters Podcast Website
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
In today’s episode the boys sit down to interview the hilarious Drake Peterson of the band @Iration.
Drake is a podcast personality and co-host of the @drakeandjimmyjjewshow, as well as an entrepreneur with his own media company. Get ready for some wildly entertaining and NSFW conversations around Drake’s background, the future of the music industry, how he pivoted through COVID to put himself in the best position he’s ever been in, and how he has grown his podcast to the top of the ranks.
Show Contacts:
- @draketrumpetjam (personal)
- @iration (band)
- @drakeandjimmyjew (podcast)
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
In today's episode the boys talk to Kenny & Sarah Lipton, two coaches who have overcome struggle and adversity in their lives to find their passion and build their business. They are honestly two national treasures!
Today we go into everything from:
- The adversity and terrible accidents they experienced
- The struggles they've overcome
- How to pull the trigger and leave your "comfortable", "safe", corporate job and follow your passion
- How to battle the nay sayers
- How to battle internal and external doubt, and the loneliness that comes with entrepreneurship
- How they found their PASSION in the fitness industry , how to run a coaching business, and how all of this relates to your regular life, business, relationships, and much more!
- How to build a strong community of other successful and likeminded individuals
- How to love and deal with your family
- Social media tips!
Kenny was working a safe corporate Job in accounts payable which he hated, and trying to find his passion and professional career as a competitive bike rider when he had a horrible accident being hit by a car.
Sarah was in the event management and medical health insurance space also trying to find safety in her career and also unhappy with it when she suffered a terrible fall rock climbing. This got her in the gym as a means to recovery and pulling herself back up.
And the rest is history!
Show Link:
- Sarah Lipton Instagram
- Kenny Lipton Instagram
- Want to hear more from them? Check out Anthony Spada's episode of the Ace of Spada Podcast talking to them about Passion, Purpose, and Suffering
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Media:
- Filmed & recorded by Travis Hawkes Media. travishawkesmedia@gmail.com
- The episode was edited by James Lohan
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life,
Where to give us feedback:
Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
Today the boys talk about why your tribe is ALL IMPORTANT to your success, your life, your happiness - and why your PEOPLE are your POWER.
In the first 10 minutes:
- Josh’s recent trip to Texas and upcoming trip to Florida to spend time with his bodybuilding team (Team Mihaley) and his business team (Team Jason Phillips) and how it has inspired him and why it's all important
- The power of spending time around other people who are crushing it and driven to accomplish the SAME GOALS you have
- If you spend your time around 5 millionaires you’ll be the 6th / if you spend your time around negative people you’ll be negative
- It’s your responsibility to not bring down the people around you (Shmole behavior)
- Definition: Shmole, and why you gotta boke’em bra
10 Minute Mark:
- The reality is your worth is determined by how much value you provide to others
- Travis' story of his Tribe and a few examples of how they've positively affected his life recently to pursue what he's doing now
- Tricks and hacks for finding a new tribe if you need one
- Utilizing social media and the internet to find your groups, tribes, mentors etc
20 Minute Mark:
- Friends vs Network - why it’s important to have and audit them both
- The social aspect of social media and why it’s so powerful
- How to "DO SOCIAL MEDIA"
- How to build and keep connections with people on and off social media
NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!
Show Links
- Justin Mihaley
- Team Mihaley
- Jason Phillips
- Bigger pockets website
- Bigger pockets podcast
- Full time film maker
- Parker Walbeck
- Podcast to profit facebook group
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Today's episode is a conversation with the uber talented jack of all trades Justin Jones! This episode is jam packed with info, honestly, you might want to grab a pen and paper.
Justin is a serial Entrepreneur currently primarily involved in:
- Aktion Coffee and Supplement Company, working with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and a number of amazing humans creating cutting edge coffee and health supplements.
- That Curious Jones Podcast interviewing a wide range of high level guests.
- Software Sales Consulting for SAAS products.
Today we dive into:
First 20 Minutes:
- Getting injured and making a recovery, driving him to find his passion
- The lessons you learn from door to door sales and why they’re important
- Faking it till you make it big time
- Justin’s story of College drop out to climbing the corporate ladder at IBM Ladder, to entrepreneur
- Why he left corporate America
- What he's been involved in since: E Commerce, Cannabis Space, Events company working with professional athletes
- Passing Half Pound gold blunts around a party with Peter Dante from Grandma’s boy
20 Minute Mark:
- How do you manage multiple businesses at a high level?
- The importance of a support system.
- Understand when making NO decision is WORSE than making the WRONG decision, and how to manage your limited time.
- Can't be afraid to fail, and understanding what you're good at / not good at.
30 Minute Mark:
- The importance of finding a mentor.
- A network vs a mentor - what's better?
- Does imposter syndrome and anxiety ever end?
- Why you need to listen to this podcast :D
- His story of leaving corporate and starting his entrepreneur journey and first podcast Bud Brothers.
40 Minute Mark:
- New mushroom coffee and supplements in the works.
- The benefits of Cannabis and Psychedelic mushrooms.
- How to get started marking a change in your life, or starting a business.
Links from the show:
- Aktion Coffee
- Justin Jones IG
- Curious Jones Podcast
- Rumble Johnson
- Bud Brothers Podcast
- Code - Curious - for 15% off coffee
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Today is a short episode! We talk about a couple topics that have been bothering us lately. We don't have all the answers, but maybe we can figure them out together:
- Imposter Syndrome
- Why your comfort zone is killing you and how to get uncomfortable
First 10 Minutes:
- What is imposter syndrome?
- What is your comfort zone?
- Why your comfort zone is killing you!
- Where do the negative "voices" in your head come from and how do we "deal" with them?
We even had imposter syndrome about THIS EPISODE. We don't have all the answers, but hey maybe by talking about them we can figure them out together.
10 Minute Mark:
Tangible things we do to beat imposter syndrome
- CUT OUT NEGATIVE SELF TALK
- Understanding where those voices are coming from
- Physical forms of meditation
- Change the way you talk - stop putting yourself down
- Start saying “how can I do____” instead of “I can’t do_____”
- How to find practical ways of determining your worth so you can charge what you’re worth and over deliver
20 Minute Mark:
- Why the best way to get uncomfortable is to never get comfortable
- Intro to House Hacking and it’s benefits
- It’s not glamorous
EACH WEDNESDAY - join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Trigger Warning: This episode has some heavy subject matter around bullying and mental health.
Today we have on the one and only Anthony Spada of The Ace of Spada podcast to tell his story about the struggles he went through and how it built the strength he has today.
Anthony is crushing it with his Podcast and coaching business, and has had big names on his show including (links below):
- Jordan Syatt
- Erin Diamond
- Jordan Dugger
- Mind Pump Radio
Anthony's story is a perfect example of STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH - so please listen and we hope you can learn something, and/or relate.
In the first 15 minutes we cover:
How do you start a podcast or business, and what is holding you back?
How to get big names on your podcast, or how to reach out to big name people?
- Treat them like humans
- Interact with them on their social media first, commenting on posts, starting conversations
- Don't give a fuck if they say no! Just go for it
Around the 15-30 minute mark we discuss his story:
- He was the victim of terrible bullying in high school which led to depression and eventually almost suicide
- There are so many people out there who go through / have gone through the same thing - this is his story of how his life has turned around
- Sometimes hitting rock bottom is how you find your purpose
Next we discuss:
- How he got started in the fitness industry and started his podcast
- How much time and money you need to invest into yourself
- How to find, create, and build top professional relationships
- With growth comes sacrifices, sometimes you outgrow the people around you - how to deal with outgrowing and losing relationships
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Anthony Spada - https://www.instagram.com/spadafitness/
- Symbiote Strength - https://www.instagram.com/symbiotestrength/
- Ace of Spada Podcast (100 episodes!) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4i6xZslyV5WySRhQPL4VUV?si=hy6omEEbRy-JJQ-BJ2NvQg
- Jordan Syatt - https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/
- Erin Diamond - https://www.instagram.com/erindimondfitness/
- Jordan Dugger - https://www.instagram.com/duggaesthetics/
- Mind Pump Podcast - https://mindpumppodcast.com/
HOW TO CONTACT US:
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Today we clear the air and talk about how Weight Watchers, Atkins, Keto, and the general practice of "dieting" is making people fat and unhealthy.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Alex Robles is a former Team USA Taekwondo Competitor and state champion. He did Olympic Taekwondo for 29 years. He also has a degree in Neurological Biology. Today he is a Combat Fitness and Nutrition Coach in Denver.
Today we dive into:
- His life growing up fighting in California, and 29 years of Olympic Taekwondo
- The lessons he's learned fighting, how he's helping people today as a coach, and why maybe everyone should fight just once
- Boxing For Parkinson's Program, and how boxing can help people with dementia
- Coaching kids with martial arts and developing discipline and respect
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @robles.bfu (contact Alex for training, questions, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Today we shoot the shit and chat about finding your passion. Why is it important? How does it happen?
We dive into:
- “The pain of discipline is far outweighed by the pain of regret”.
- How you can make money doing anything.
- Creating a sense of urgency for yourself to make a change.
- The power of seeing a path and finding a mentor.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
In today's episode we learn ALL about:
- The difference between CrossFit and bodybuilding.
- Do you need carbs? Do you need fat?
- How to get started with each and find a good coach + red flags of a bad gym
CrossFit was made to turn every day people into athletes. Bodybuilding was made to make every day people look like a movie version of an athlete. Which one would you prefer?
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
Links from the show
@joshlevinefitness
@travishawkes
How to contact us
@travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
@joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
In today's episode we learn ALL about:
- What is a reverse diet, and what are the tell tale signs that you might need one?
- Why would you choose a reverse diet, and the amazing effects it has on the body!
- A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to getting started!
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
Links from the show
- @joshlevinefitness
- @travishawkes
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
In today's episode we learn ALL about:
- Optimizing health and fitness through plant based nutrition.
- Favorite foods, supplements, and where to shop.
- A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to being more plant based!
But wait, can you get enough protein? Our guest Tony does! In this episode we go into a deep dive on the diet and lifestyle of a Vegan Strongman.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.
Tony Meitin is a coach at F45 Training, a Strongman athlete, oh and also a Vegan!
If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!
Links from the show
- @tonymeitin (Today's Guest - DM with any questions!)
- @torre.washington (Plant Based Athlete with lots of amazing info)
- True Nutrition (where to get plant based supplements online! Customize your own supplements at www.truenutrition.com)
- Water Course Foods (amazing Plant Based restaurants in the Denver Area - you can look up similar restaurants in your area!)
- Thug Kitchen (the official Vegan Cookbook! Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (Thug Kitchen Cookbooks)
How to contact us
- @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
- @tonymeitin (contact Tony for training, questions about how to go vegan, etc!)
Where to give us feedback or ask questions:
- Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
- Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
- JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
- INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
- Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
Struggle to Strength Podcast, Episode 1 - how to quit your job
This is the first episode of the new Struggle to Strength Podcast! Struggle to Strength is about two long time friends who quit their jobs to pursue their passion and build their businesses.
What the podcast is about:
- Documenting their journey while they build their brands together.
- Researching and discussing how to optimize your mind, muscle and money.
- Interviewing amazing guests for information and tips relating to fitness, growth, and business.
Who we are:
- Josh Levine - Owner | Josh Levine Fitness (Instagram - @joshlevinefitness)
- Travis Hatch - Owner | Travis Hawkes Media (Instagram - @travishawkesmedia)
If you enjoyed the podcast, please like and subscribe, and leave a comment, it really helps!
We'll be doing Q+A in the podcast, so if you have any questions at all, please leave them in the comments and we'll give you a shout out and answer your questions!
Media by Travis Hatch | Travis Hawkes Media
Media Booking:
- Booking
- travishawkesmedia@gmail.com
Training Booking:
- www.joshlevinefitness.com