Between the Ears

K and I share the back story of why we are rebranding BTE Fitness to Holotropic Fitness. To go where we are trying to go and move forward with intention, it's important to understand where we are coming from, how we got here, and what we need to let go of.  We are excited to improve how we communicate and present our approach to fitness in a way that guides those who are looking for a compreh...

anti-CONVENIENCE is a mindset we have been intentionally implementing the past few years in fitness and in life. We discuss what it is, why it is more important now than ever before to embrace and express this mindset, and how it is much more than just "doing what you don't want to do." anti-CONVENIENCE is a mindset that has the potential to forever change how you see yourself and your actions, em...

K and Bill sit down to chat about their 50k experience 36 hours earlier.  They share why they signed up, what was challenging, and why events like these are so valuable for growth. They also discuss how the VECTOR PROJECT is a great opportunity for people who want to access the same kind of growth experience through an endurance event.  To learn more about the VECTOR PROJECT visit https:...

K and Bill chat about the DØSE and what goes into creating novel and powerful experiences using challenging workouts as the mechanism to expand the mind.  This chat explores some of what led them to not just create the DØSE, but BTE as a whole, including their experience as long time CrossFit Affiliate owners, and how a beautiful and powerful 3 part, 5 word mantra is maybe the ultimate benefi...

K and Bill return to the podcast with a casual and conversational approach to sharing with you the stuff they find themselves talking about, thinking about, being challenged by, and exploring. This chat is not about teaching anyone anything, but sharing personal experiences about coaching and training from a place of curiosity.

Michael Blevins is the co-founder of nonprophet and creator of The Space Program. He has worked in the fitness industry for 15-years, training private clients, group fitness, directing training for movie projects, professional athletes, and sports teams, as well as publishing multiple original books and works on the methods and other breakthrough insights on the psychology and physiology of fitnes...

Carleen Matthews is an early adopter to both CrossFit and our DØSE program. Carleen  is a mother, affiliate owner, Games athlete and a person who "wants in" on all things mindset. She shares her beginnings of CrossFit, after becoming sober in 2010, and her journey to and through competing at the CrossFit Games. We dig into the delicate line between being committed to the training process and...

If there was ever a CrossFit OG, Karl Steadman is it. Karl discovered CrossFit in 2003 and was immediately drawn to its counter-culture 'alternative' approach to not fitness but more importantly, a 'career' path. With curiosity and novelty driving his pursuits, Karl has dedicated his professional life to sharing the impacts of CrossFit with others. He has been an affiliate owner, has delivered ove...

Miranda and Julian started their company, Street Parking in 2016 after establishing themselves in the CrossFit community in their respective roles. Miranda as a Flowmaster for CrossFit seminar staff and CrossFit Games athlete, and Julian as a CrossFit Games athlete. Their story of building the Street Parking community and the commitment to building it, alongside their family and tight-knit staff,...

Oakley Woodhouse is a powerhouse of a human. She owns the incredible Forest Flow CrossFit in the UK, is a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff team, works for The 180 Project non-profit bringing fitness and health to at risk and vulnerable populations,  and is a highly accomplished athlete. Who Oakley is, though, is far deeper than her accomplishments. She is an incredible soul whose energy i...

Michael Giardina started CrossFit in 2005. He has worked as a trainer at a CrossFit affiliate and as a CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and Content Supervisor. He has competed at the CrossFit Games and served as a CrossFit Games Head Judge. He is a Certified CrossFit Coach (CF-L4), has a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology, a Master of Public Health degree, and works as CrossFit’s Sen...

Spencer Nix, owner and chief researcher of Behavior & Performance Research joins us to discuss his 20+ year journey in the fitness industry. Spencer discusses his journey from a CrossFit affiliate owner for over a decade to the creation of BPR, which combines behavior and identity coaching with fitness and performance. Spencer shares many of the similar sentiments as we do at BTE, so a connect...

Jason Ackerman, co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, joins us to discuss creating something from passion and care without the end goal in mind first, taking on challenges to grow through fitness, parenting, the Dose, and more. Jason is an OG in the CrossFit space whose enthusiasm, positivity, and genuine care for what he believes in can inspire anyone, fitness coach or not. Jason can be found at...

Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity, joins us to discuss coaching CrossFit Games champions, lessons learned as a professional Ironman, his experience doing The Dose workout, tools and practices to improve your endurance, and more good stuff.  Chris is a wealth of knowledge, super generous with his time and energy, and packs this episode with lots of value. Chris can be found at https:/...

Brian Combias is our first coach at BTE Fitness. Brian is an accomplished athlete and student of life whose authentic coaching style makes powerful connections with clients in pursuit of their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals. Brian is a natural fit for BTE and we dive into his story of where he comes from, how he got involved with BTE, and how he lives the ethos.

K and I discuss the past weekend's seminar and event, ETHOS. We have struggled and floundered for years trying to explain what it is we do, but words just fall short. Words simply are not the primary language of BTE. But, we have to use them so we process, share, and hopefully communicate what ETHOS is, why it was a powerful weekend, and our plans for sharing this powerful experience moving forwar...

Ginger Comstock is one of the most inspiring human beings K and I have the pleasure to know. After being diagnosed with multiple forms of arthritis at the age of 5, Ginger's body may have deteriorated but her heart and mind only grew stronger. Ginger's story is truly remarkable and she is a living embodiment of hope, showing all who interact with her it's power and what it means to have an athlete...

Peter Crimi is one of the most inspirational humans Karianne and I have ever met. His story is beyond surviving against the odds of his first 72 hours. Beyond persevering against the Sisyphean like disease of spastic cerebral palsy. Beyond the impressive feats of body and mind like doing the Boston Frogman 5k swim. His story is that of how beautiful the human spirit is and how incredible our journ...

Andrew Kalen Dash (AKD) is our first international guest, joining us from Sweden. AKD's athletic endeavours include 20+ years of professional rugby at both the club and national team level as both player and now coach. He shares his story, how his experience with being a BTE athlete supports his investment in self, improves his coaching style, and serves his Who. Stick around to listen to the whol...

K and I discuss her recent event, the Frogman 5k swim for Team Step-Up Foundation benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation. We dive into the meaning of this event providing a source of fuel to drive through the doubt and uncertainty, the inherent value of doing hard stuff and the concept of misogi, and what lies ahead for us in this pursuit. Support the show

K and I kick off this brand new season (joke) catching up about what we've been up to, some big changes to life, thoughts on the physical/mental training space, and a look ahead for BTE.  Support the show

K and I sit down to process and reflect on our 4x4x48 Challenge experiences. We ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours on behalf of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) at the Warrior Angels Foundation fundraiser to raise money for psychedelic-assisted therapy.  This event was so powerful in many ways: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially. While we know we can't f...

A few weeks ago I was blessed to attend a psychedelic healing retreat through VETS . Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions is a non-profit started by Amber and Marcus Capone that helps Veterans heal from TBI and  trauma through psychedelic medicine. In this episode, K and I discuss "how we got here" and linked up with VETS, what the process was/is like, my personal experience and how it was...

We kick off Season 4 debriefing K's Ironman Maryland event. She finished less than 48 hours from recording, so it is a fresh, vulnerable, insightful discussion about her experience. We discuss why she signed up, how her training went, what challenged her, inspired her, and changed within her as a result of engaging in the hardest physical event she has ever done. Support the show

Anthony Falco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has extensive experiencing working with individuals who are in pain and want to heal to return to living functional lives.  Anthony is a student of life who has shared his  wealth of knowledge with the BTE and CF Motown communities and we thoroughly enjoyed this discussion. Among the many nuggets of wisdom Anthony shares, he touches upon...