The Self Help Antidote

Send a text My guest in this episode is arguably one of the foremost entrepreneurs in the Fitness and Wellness Industry.  Eric Casaburi is the founder of Retro Fitness, which has over 150 locations.  Back in 2016 Retro won it’s third consecutive year as one of the Forbes top 10 franchises to buy. He has appeared on the CBS series “Undercover Boss” and has been a co-host on A&E’s reality series...

Send a text What can a near death experience, teach us about life?   Marie Nilsson was an intelligent, self-disciplined, and dedicated trainer in the health and fitness industry.  She had high expectations of herself, which drove her to frequently confront new challenges.  Marie possessed an insatiable appetite for learning and development.  She was in a word, relentless.   That is until one day w...

Send a text My guest for this episode has been a top performer in multiple leadership positions for some of the Fitness Industries most prominent organizations.   As a trainer, NLP Practitioner and Gym Operator with over two decades of experience,, Rob Beale has had many roles and seen many shifts in the fitness industry.  These experiences have given him a wide lens through which he views a varie...

Send a text You can’t scroll down your social media feed for more than 5 seconds before being hit in the face by a post imploring you to “Be an Alpha.”  There are books you can read, courses you can attend, and even mentorships where you can live off the land like John Rambo in First Blood.  Hopefully, without a similar body count.  All with the promise that if you’re committed and “do the work” y...

Send a text If you really went for it, how good could you be?  My guest for this episode has been a long-time friend and mentor of mine.  He is regarded by many to be a one of the most legendary educators and business thinkers in the fitness industry for over 3 decades.  He is the founder of the Thomas Plummer Company, as well as the National Fitness Business Alliance (NFBA). As we look back over...

Send a text This is one of those must listen episode!   In a world where self-help gurus seem to outnumber the general population, everyone seems to have a prescription for how you should live your life.  From how you should approach weight loss, work, relationships and even how you should think.  The thing is, many of these recommendations have value, but not for everyone.  Just because something...

Send a text The word “triggered” has become increasingly common in our everyday conversations. For many, so has the actual experience.    In some cases it’s meant as a derogatory way to describe someone who is overly sensitive.   While you have to admit that there are some people who seem to spend their lives eagerly awaiting the perfect opportunity to be offended, in reality, there are many reaso...

Send a text  So, in this episode, me and my friend, colleague and co-conspirator, Tiffanee Cook are at it again.  This time its about discipline.   We hear about discipline all the time.  We need it, most of us want more of it, but what exactly is it?   Is there a limited reserve of discipline we have each day?  If so, what depletes it?   What times of the day do you have more discipline than othe...

Send a text One of the most common sentiments I have heard from audiences of fitness professionals around the world is that “we change people’s lives.  The fact is you can’t change anyone’s life.  You can encourage change, you can believe in an individual’s capacity for change, and you can give people tools and resources, so that they can be more resourceful in the pursuit of change.  However, cha...

Send a text My guest for this episode is a A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul is a Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology.   I have heard him described by audience members around the world as one of the most interesting presenters they’ve ever heard.  By the end of this episode you’ll understand why.   In 2010 P...

Send a text Why is it that sometimes we make the right decisions, yet at other times, despite our best intentions and efforts, we struggle?   How do you recognize and reconcile the thought fallacies, internal conflicts and inflexible thinking patters that keep you from performing at your best in whatever area of life or work is most important to you?  These are just a few of the questions we are g...

Send a text So, Tiff and I were in the middle of an epic rant (or at least a moderately hilarious one), when we had the idea to turn our mics on and record our indignation.  We know you’re going to get a lot of value out of this.  Or if not, at the very least a bit of good, at times not so clean entertainment.   Basically, we’ve had enough of endless accusations, disguised as “motivation.”  Tiffan...

Send a text Lisa Tamati is an extraordinary individual with a story that is nothing short of amazing.   She’s been an extreme ultra endurance athlete with 25 years competing in the world's toughest endurance events.  She’s run more than 140 ultra marathons in her career!   Shaped by a strict and often demanding upbringing she developed a relentless spirit and dogged perseverance, that has ser...

Send a text Early in his life Craig Harper struggled with self-esteem and obesity.  Then he had a lightbulb moment that gave him the inspiration and insights to transform not just his body, but his entire life in some powerful ways.  Craig went on to be one of the most successful gym owners in Australia, a successful author, world renowned speaker, coach, and the host of “the you project”, one of...

Send a text I love this lady and you’re going to love her too. Or at the very least, really like her.  Tiffanee brings her down to earth wisdom, wit and charm to this conversation.  Regardless of where you are in your life or work, she will more than likely inspire you to recognize and capitalize on the possibilities around you.  She’s the inspiration for the Self Help Antidote actually, but we’ll...