The Powerhouse Mentality

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Chris Avery , coach and founder of Chris Runs America , to talk about faith, execution, identity, and what it actually takes to live up to your potential. Chris shares his journey through addiction, trauma, and years of living below his capabilities — and how he rebuilt his life through faith, discipline, and taking relentless action. We dive deep...

Send us Fan Mail “Normal” is comfortable, socially approved, and wildly overrated. In this episode, we break down why trying to fit into a version of life that was never built for you slowly kills ambition, momentum, and self-trust. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing average, why high-drive people feel broken in a world designed for comfort, and how embracing discomfort is often the price of...

Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Tom , one of the founders of Misfit Energy —a brand I keep calling underrated because they actually do energy drinks the right way. We get into the real story behind Misfit: it started as an idea for flavored water, ran into major production issues, and turned into a full-on energy drink project that’s now years in the making. Tom breaks down why they chose to keep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Joseph (The Daily Brew Review) — one of my TikTok followers and fellow creators — to talk about his real, unfiltered journey from 300+ pounds to 185 . We get into: What life actually looked like at 300 pounds — and why feeling “normal” doesn’t mean healthy The wake-up call that forced change (high blood pressure + doing it for his daughter) Why Wei...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Coaches Corner , a new monthly series on The Powerhouse Mentality Podcast where myself and Marcus from the Silverback Media Podcast break down real coaching lessons you can apply immediately—no extremes, no gimmicks, no BS. In this episode, we dive into the real way to make 2026 your year . Not “New Year, new me,” not burnout plans, not social-media-driven confusion—but...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Sully Luepke — veteran, endurance athlete, and someone who’s worked at 1st Phorm — to break down one of the most savage feats out there: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents . We talk about the real journey behind the headline, from growing up as an athlete to joining the Air Force, transitioning out during the pandemic, and rebuilding purpose thr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Justin Hall — creator of Supplement Snob and founder of MyQ Brain Food — for an honest, no-BS conversation about the supplement industry, content creation, and why most people are chasing the wrong things. We break down why supplement brands don’t fail because of formulas, why Ghost dominates the energy drink space (and what people actually care ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powerhouse Mentality , I’m dropping some hot takes on the fitness, nutrition, and supplement space — no brand bias, no influencer crap, just real talk. I break down what’s actually worth the hype, what’s misleading consumers, and where people are flat-out wrong. From protein quality and “health” marketing to zero-sugar products, trendy ingredients, and the c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sits down with Marco Mejia from Silverback Media for a powerful conversation about CrossFit, community, fear, success, and the everyday stories that make this sport life-changing. We dive into: • Why people fear success more than failure • Unlocking “the next standard” in your training and your life • What CrossFit teaches you about adversity, grit, and mental t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Eric Schwartz shares his journey from spending over a decade with Animal — one of the most iconic names in the supplement world — to building Paw Power Nutrition, a mission-driven dog supplement and peanut butter brand created to help pets live longer, healthier lives. We talk about what truly separates quality supplements from good marketing, how to actually read...

Send us Fan Mail Content creator, athlete, and PricePlow/Bev Lab director of content Cody Fernley   joins me on the podcast to talk about choosing hard things on purpose and how training becomes “mental calluses” for real life. We dive into his journey from small-town high school athlete and bodybuilding, to repairing his relationship with food, to stepping into Ironman 70.3 prep and endurance tra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I bring Shawn Hawley back on the podcast —  veteran, competitive bodybuilder, and big-time advocate for men’s mental health — for another raw conversation that needed to happen. We talk about the old-school mentality a lot of men were raised with — don’t cry, don’t feel, don’t talk, just grind — and how that version of “toughness” has turned into silent suffering,...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been dieting harder, training more, and still not seeing results — this episode will change how you think about fat loss forever. In this episode, I break down the mindset traps, limiting beliefs, and physical strategies that keep people stuck in the “eat less, do more” cycle.  Learn how to rewire your approach to food, training, and progress so you can finally earn resu...

Send us Fan Mail At his heaviest, David Fennell saw 573 on the scale. Today, he’s knocking out strict pull-ups and training with a CrossFit crew that helped pull him out of the darkest stretch of his life. In this episode we cover David’s full arc: growing up in poverty, learning grit early, using food to self-medicate, the wild swings of 75 Hard, regaining the weight during lockdown, and the deci...

Send us Fan Mail Former Special Operations medic Brandon Grazier didn’t like the way troops were slamming sugar-free caffeine with separate nootropic pills—so he built the drink he wanted to see. In this episode, the A-Bomb Energy founder breaks down how he took an idea from 2019 to a breakout launch in 2025, including why A-Bomb runs 150mg caffeine with efficacious nootropics (Alpha-GPC 98%, L-Ty...

Send us Fan Mail Classic Physique athlete and prep coach Shaun Hawley joins me to break down how to make bodybuilding and “clean living” actually enjoyable , not miserable. We talk prep hacks, lifestyle hacks, how to stop overcomplicating the basics, why most people fail before they even get started, and how to build a life where eating strict and training hard still feels fun and sustainable. If...

Send us Fan Mail Life updates featuring my first individual Crossfit competition, my husband leaving on his longest deployment, building my relationship with God and overcoming fear to truly feel at peace.  Life experiences turn into lessons; not only for me, but for you to learn from. My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself and overcome the roadblocks that separate you from...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with CrossFit competitor Chandler Garlow to talk about what it really takes to build resilience inside and outside the gym. From her early days cheering at ECU to finding CrossFit and stepping onto the competition floor, Chandler shares how athletics shaped her mindset and drive. We dig deep into the struggles most people never see — her battle with an...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Powerhouse Mentality Podcast, I sit down once again with returning guest Jason Pyne for a raw conversation about one of the toughest questions we all face: When is it time to let go, and when is it time to push through? Jason first joined us to talk about avoiding distractions and overcoming unsupportive voices. Today, he’s back to go deeper—sharing stories...

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes you inside one of the most difficult — and eye-opening — weeks of my life. In just a few days, I went from grieving the loss of my cousin after her 10-month battle with an inoperable brain tumor… to standing at my brother’s wedding. Grief to celebration. Loss to new beginnings. And in the middle of all of it, I was forced to confront some powerful lessons about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powerhouse Mentality Podcast , I sit down with Brandon Luckett — a man who wears many hats and pursues them all with discipline and grit. Before he is a former CrossFit Games athlete, Brandon is first a father and husband . He’s also a medical physicist , the owner of two physics consulting companies, and the founder of The EMOM Co . , a growing community bu...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah Hardy is back on the show — fresh off her third CrossFit Games appearance, this time with Team CrossFit Francos representing EMOM Co. Just last week, her team battled it out in Madison against the fittest in the world, finishing 5th overall out of 20 elite teams. In this episode, we break down her 2024 season from start to finish — how the team came together, the training a...

Send us Fan Mail Radical ownership isn’t about blaming yourself — it’s about claiming your power. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to take ownership of your time, energy, recovery, nutrition, and reactions. You’ll learn the difference between clients who stay stuck and those who crush it, why motivation is overrated, and how to start making real progress today. This is your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Konlan James — content creator, and founder of V1 Nutra — to talk about what it really takes to turn passion into a thriving brand. Konlan shares the story behind V1 Nutra, how he broke into one of the most competitive industries in the world, and the mindset shifts that helped him push through challenges most people would quit over. We dive into:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m breaking down the 8 real mistakes I made as an athlete—things I wish I could go back and do differently, but more importantly, what I’m doing about them now. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your training, these lessons will save you time, setbacks, and a whole lot of burnout. We’re talking under-fueling, obsessing over the scale, chasing aesthetics...