Beyond Fit

In this podcast I talked about how to get on track with your fitness in the New Year which included some notes on "sunk costs" and "paralysis by analysis." Then I went on to talk about my personal goals as well as goals in general with some advice, anecdotes, and resources that have been beneficial to me. Check out the blog I wrote to compliment/coincide with the podcast where you can find many li...

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz explore the perceptions we have about the world and how a series of "agreements" made in our mind shapes how we behave and think. He talks about the role of emotion in where our beliefs come from and wraps the context in his "four agreements" a new paradigm for seeing the world. Next month's book: Getting Things Done by David Allen

How does functional training differ from typical physique based training we see in the gym? This is the question Mike and I discussed today. Simply put, Mike says functional training is "something that makes you better at work, life, or sport.” We talked about isolating and shaping muscles through exercise and how this doesn’t necessarily contribute to strength, why and how to make muscle usable,...

“The most important thing is that you have a vision, that you have a goal. Without that vision and without that goal, you’re drifting around and you’re never going to end up anywhere. People don’t become successful just by accident.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Having a unique vision or goal is just one way to get specific about your pursuits and seek less to achieve more. We live in a unique age where...

“To me its the best work I could think of doing.” Today I was joined by Paul Rosolie, a naturalist, explorer, author, and award winning wildlife filmmaker. He is nothing if not an adventurer in the truest sense of the word. When he’s not immersed in the jungle, Paul has made many public appearances on the likes of The Discovery Channel, The Jimmy Kimmel show, The Today Show, and more. In addition,...

In this podcast I discuss the neuroticism I've had in the past about health and fitness and how I've largely overcome it. I also share a couple some weird/embarrassing stories to highlight just how aberrant my habits and behaviors used to be. The theme I tried to embody is that you should be open and honest about what you like and what you care about, something I didn't do for a long time. This wi...

Shane Hubbard in his 2nd appearance on the "What's Your Story?" Podcast shares his knowledge on fat loss. We talk about the difference between getting and keeping results, fitting junk food into your macros, why we all have to track even if its not necessarily counting calories, and we go beyond calories into the psychology of food! Thanks Shane for joining the show for a second time, looking forw...

The idea for this episode was sparked by talking with Alex from https://theproductiveyou.com/ on my last podcast (check it out, episode 58!) I thought I could share the productivity tips that work for me that I've implemented or am working on implementing into my life as well as how/why they work. Enjoy!

Today I interviewed Alex with https://theproductiveyou.com/ we talked about a lot including why perfect is the enemy of good, and why productivity= happiness. We also talked about persistence and just how much information your brain can hold onto at once. Summary: 1:09 What started The Productive You? 4:11 long form vs short form content, long term gratification vs short term gratification 9:45 “b...

Everyone knows how working out benefits you physically, but today I talk about the benefits of working out that go beyond the physical and transcend the walls of the gym.

Today I was joined by my friends Joe and Kristy Beeson who are on the tail end of a three month trip across the Western United States following their wedding in September. Find out why they decided to make the trip, the lessons they're learning and how they'll apply them to life after the trip ends. 1:01 How the idea came about. 2:49 Why the West? 4:44 How often have you got to stay with family an...

This month's book review was "Lying" by Sam Harris. Listen to learn how Sam defines a lie and why he argues that we should be honest at all times, eliminating white lies and opting for skillful truth telling in many situations. Learn how to deal with unwanted gift offers and the age old question "does this dress make me look fat?" Next month's book "The Four Agreements": https://amzn.to/34Bs2bp

It’s not too often that I connect with someone from close to home on the podcast, recently I connected with Jeremiah Bair (@jeremiahbair on Instagram) after checking out some writing he did for Mind Pump. I soon found out that he also graduated from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln as did I! We briefly discussed our connection and went on to speak about how Jeremiah went from coaching in a comm...

Today I talked about the importance of starting now (as it applies to anything and everything) and resisting the urge to "do it later" "start tomorrow" or "start Monday" the situation will never be as perfect as you hope for or expect it to be so you must prioritize taking action that you can clearly articulate and define. This will deliver you motivation (not the other way around). Also discussed...

Mason Woodruff joined me for today's episode. Mason specializes in healthy cooking and alternative recipes. In addition to discussing food/cooking and macro friendly/low cal eating we talked about his creative process, how he makes his living online, his days college days and time as a personal trainer, and the importance of learning outside of formal education. Really enjoyed having you on Mason,...

My advice on habit formation and belief in yourself, learn why things can change easier than you think!

On this podcast I talked with AJ Harbinger from the Art of Charm about relationships- from family and friends, to networking, and more! We talked about the importance of prioritizing up-keeping your most important relationships, breaking away from bad relationships, and how to form brand new relationships. I hope you enjoy listening, and thanks AJ! -How do you view and treat the different relation...

Today I reviewed 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson, my book of the month for October. November's Book "Lying" by Sam Harris https://amzn.to/2NuOCMx

You may know Alan from his YouTube videos, or just his wicked beard! I found out about Alan and Untamed Strength when trying to learn more about how to properly perform the squat, bench, and deadlift in my efforts to get stronger. I had a lot of fun talking with Alan, we discussed his time in the Marines, his gym in Sacramento, as well as how he grew a large following on YouTube. The part I apprec...

We all know what it's like to strive for hollow accomplishment that is cosmetic and not a true representation of what and who we are. When we struggle and even when we fail, we see the true opportunities and make the biggest strides in self improvement and self actualization. Strive to learn, not just to get the A.

My friend, Johnny, co-hosts The Art of Charm Podcast and Bootcamp. The most recent AoC topic was dating and the guys talked about a lot of interesting ideas around the topic. In listening, I framed the conversations in terms of what it looks like to date in a new environment (new city/post college life for me) and so I wanted to talk with Johnny about this. Along the way we discuss limerence or fa...

Here I share my thoughts on how being impoverished has gone from meaning having too little to these days often meaning having too much and how that plays out in three examples.

My good friend Chris Hudek recently decided to pursue a career in teaching rather than enter into the accounting field after college. He spent time teaching English as a foreign language in Thailand and talks about the differences between Eastern and Western culture as well as challenging the status quo and following your passion in spite of other's opinions. Really enjoyed this conversation with...

With so many decisions and choices to make everyday, how can you make sure you're acting consistently with your values and prioritizes actions that are good for your long term goals and plans? By having an overarching philosophy you can frame decisions in totally different parts of your life with the same lens and act consistently and in a way that will lead to you feeling congruent and fulfilled.

A unique thinker, Danny DiTofano, joins the podcast to discuss self improvement, inspiration, fear, money, social media addiction, and many other topics regarding psychology and human emotion. Thanks Danny for coming on!