Beyond Fit

Recently, I was down on myself for not fulfilling my habits to the extend I'd like to, but I began thinking about all the habits I have already that are autonomous and realized that if I can persevere, I can make more habits autonomous! Here I talk about what it takes, why, and what habits I have/am currently working on.

I first heard Meaghan when she was on Mike Matthew's podcast giving her transformation story, which struck my curiosity because I had just been on a couple months earlier! I wanted to have her on today to discuss life as a nomadic entrepreneur and more! Naturally, we spoke about the transformative power of fitness and the great Mike Matthews, but we went far beyond that and discussed why travel is...

First edition of a new segment where I do a book review each month. This month its Start With Why by Simon Sinek. Find out the difference between how manipulation, aspiration, and inspiration are utilized. Learn what Why truly means and how it aligns with our deepest desires and values. Find out why Apple is Simon's biggest example of a company that embodies Why. Find Start With Why on Amazon: htt...

When I became curious about the effects of different hormones on the body, I started to do some research. I still had some questions, so I thought it would be a great opportunity for a conversation with my friend Mike Gibbs from Elite Fitness Now. Mike is a nurse practitioner, strength and conditioning coach, and yoga instructor, he has lots of experience surrounding exercise and nutrition as well...

The second edition of Big Idea Saturday. Here I talk about why not to always trust societal norms and why to look at your life in the context of what will matter years down the line and not in immediacy.

This one I was really excited about as I've been wanting to talk to A.N. ever since reading his book back in February. It was a huge help in the quest to ween myself off of my phone and the internet more and more. In this podcast we discussed many of the overarching themes of the book including what makes breaking habits surrounding the internet and social media so difficult, the manipulative powe...

We've all felt that our worries and anxieties are invalid at times. Especially when compared to those of generations and eras before us. Today I describe why our struggles are valid and what the three main components we struggle with everyday are. In addition- I share how I attempt to overcome my personal struggles daily.

Tommy O'Keeffe joins the show to talk about what it's like to be an up and coming country artist in Nashville. We talked about the importance of networking, consistency, and branding when it comes to finding success in a creative outlet and much more! Tommy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_okeeffe/ Tommy's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5s83hRM1GEi2b1DiSmK8My

Do you ever feel like your efforts to self improve are fruitless? Today I talk about the importance of the long term view and self reflection when it comes to improving yourself. It is a uniquely personal journey. This podcast will help you continue on the journey to build your internal fortress.

“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,...

Environment goes beyond the physical and is everything that impacts and surrounds you on a day to day basis. How is social media impacting your environment and how can you curb its effects? Listen in to find out!

Today on the show I was joined by Lawrence Neal. Lawrence helps High Intensity Training Businesses thrive by providing them with guidance and invaluable information. Our discussion centered around our shared interests in personal development and the personalities that we admire from that realm as well as our shared virtues like honesty, open-mindedness, and persistence. Don't worry- Lawrence and I...

Why is it that complaining seems to make us feel better even though it doesn't have any positive impact? This week I was thinking about where my attention has been directed and the impact that has on my life. Also- a thought experiment. Mentioned: The Five Minute Journal- https://amzn.to/2LaPQvf "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor Frankl- https://amzn.to/2MNefsT "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan...

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...

So often it can seem like everything we're exposed to is doom and gloom. It's easy to forget how good we have it and how much we have to be thankful for. We live in the most advanced and prosperous time that's ever been! Here I share 5 reasons to be grateful today!

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,...

On today's episode I discuss how having less choices allows us to be more effective and achieve better outcomes. I also describe a couple of examples that drive this point home.

On today's show I talked with Mike Gibbs. In his life, Mike has served as a strength and conditioning coach, nurse practitioner, and previously as a paramedic. His wife, also a nurse practitioner, started Elite Fitness Now to help individuals recover from injury, as well as train and remain injury free. Mike serves as the voice and face of Elite Fitness Now. We talked about Mike's personal injurie...

We are all guilty of it. Constantly browsing social media for longer and longer periods, watching too much YouTube and Netflix. It seems like these days it's much too easy to be constantly plugged into our media. From the time we wake up to the time we fall asleep we bombard ourselves with these stimuli. I had to come to terms with how severe my overuse was a while back and I still struggle with i...

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...

The idea for this podcast came from my chat with Mike Matthews on the Muscle for Life Podcast, I included the link at the bottom if you haven't listened yet. If you're sick of hearing me talk about it I promise this is one of the last times, I'm just very proud of having the opportunity as it's something that's been a goal of mine for a long time! Anyway- in this podcast I discuss the neuroticism...

My first ever guest, Mitch Harb, comes on to discuss the mental aspects of healthy living including setting attainable goals, as well as why preparation creates confidence, and figuring out what works for you. We also discussed sleep, a common topic on The Easy Wins Podcast, and the problem with "intuitive eating."

Here I discuss how to mentally frame situations and circumstance in order to best attain mental clarity and a sense of wellbeing.

As fitness becomes more mainstream it gets harder and harder to sift through all the information out there to find out what to focus on/what is truly effective. Luckily Nick and I are here to help you out! We share some mistakes we made along the way in our personal fitness journeys as well as tips on how to be consistent, the biggest key to your wellbeing! Additional topics of conversation includ...

Find out what I mean when I say "malleable" and hear my advice on habit formation and belief in yourself!