Beyond Fit

The only way to fight diseases of excess we face each day (overabundance of calories, too much entertainment/information) is to practice temperance. Learn how I practice temperance in this podcast episode.

It was an honor to bring Jordan Syatt onto the podcast recently, he is a leader in the online fitness community and someone I look up to! Jordan and I chatted about many things that centered around individual behaviors (including our own insecurities) and priorities in life, and ended with a chat about confidence and all around health. I enjoyed this chat so much so I hope you will too! Timestamps...

Marathoners do not think about the entirety of the 26 miles they have to run when in the heat of the race, they simply think about the next mile again and again. Learn how to apply this lesson to your life with some notes from Stephen King, Steven Pressfield, and a favorite book of mine.

It was a pleasure to host Brad Dieter on the podcast! The company he is a part of (Macros Inc.) focuses on helping people implement flexible dieting in order to look and feel their best, so naturally we got to talk about evidence based weight loss/management, sustainability of common diets, and more! Timestamps: 1:37 How Macros Inc. started and challenges clients face. 21:41 Correlation and causat...

Leonardo DaVinci said: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." This is one of my favorite quotes and something I agree strongly with. In my day to day life I try to optimize for simplicity in order to be more focused and happier. This motto extends from personal activities, to work, to my fitness. In a world of unlimited inputs, having fewer things in your environment and on your mind will ma...

It was very exciting to get to host the legend Scott Herman this week on the podcast! I have watched Scott's YouTube videos for years, so to get to chat with him on the show was an honor, he was very fun and personable! We talked a lot about workout routines including full body workouts vs. body part splits. I recently had my own experience with full body splits as did Scott! We talked about YouTu...

With all the information we are subjected to on a daily basis it can be hard to sort through it all and gain focus. Here I discuss my methodology for selection and focus for all sources of information!

I have been friends with Mitch for quite a while now, as we discuss he was one of the first people who inspired me to start my own Instagram page and podcast! Mitch is growth minded like me and it showed on this podcast in which we discussed his new business, staying fit and tending to your own needs, and eating/training. I hope you enjoy the show, thanks Mitch for coming on! Mitch's Instagram: ht...

Does food have to be strictly fuel? You deserve to take delight and pleasure in your food from time to time, especially when eating as a part of a communal/social experience. Today I talk about how food goes beyond macros, and touch on my battles with being overly strict in the past.

My friend Alex is a productivity nut like me and it was an honor to have him on the show again, we had a fun time talking as always! Alex and I talked about our personal strategies around productivity, fighting The Resistance, and about taking energizing breaks because your brain needs the rest. Alex even mentions multiple studies and research backed concepts to back it all up! Alex’s website wher...

In my last podcast I mentioned budgeting and tracking my spending as one of the habits I never compromise on. Here I break down my budgeting process and why it's important to me!

Quote referenced at the end of the show: "Slay that dragon once, and he will never have power over you again. Yeah, he’ll still be there. Yeah, you’ll still have to duel him every morning. And yeah, he’ll still fight just as hard and use just as many nasty tricks as he ever did. But you will have beaten him once, and you’ll know you can beat him again." -Steven Pressfield (from his book "Do the Wo...

This podcast will help you with an exercise in framing the things you do on a day to day basis when it comes to prioritizing your fitness.

In this solo episode I explain the methodology behind what I eat, and as I see it, the best way to format your diet. This includes many nutrient dense foods as well as allowing for treats!

Are you a bad cook? Do you either have no meal plan at all or go too rigid with one? Listen here for some pragmatic tips on meal prepping!

My last random show was well received so I thought I'd do another one! In these shows I discuss specific, brief topics that have either been on my mind or I feel are useful to educate you about.

Whether we'd like to admit it or not, we're all a bit addicted to our phones! Learn how to turn yourself into the controller of your life rather than the phone in this podcast.

According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, by 2030 one in two adults in the U.S. will be considered obese. This is one of the stats Anders and I discussed in the context of making upkeep of physical health as automatic as brushing your teeth, and making it fun, accessible, and palatable. It was a pleasure to be joined by the host of one of my personal most listened to p...

In this episode I discuss how being fit and healthy extends beyond physical appearance and aptitude, as well as why being attached to a dogma as a way to attain health is not worthwhile.

This podcast with my friend Meaghan was tons of fun! Meaghan has tons of knowledge to share on business, and her specialty is helping empower women to become strong and healthy by dispelling common myths and sharing invaluable information! Here's where to find her: https://www.nomadicfitness.com/fitnessfreedomgameplan https://www.instagram.com/meaghan_nomadicfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/meagh...

Brene Brown researches and discusses tough emotions like shame and vulnerability. In "Dare to Lead" she shares how we can be courageous enough to rumble with tough emotions and have honest conversations as leaders. Listen to my takeaways from the book in this episode!

Part 2 of my wide ranging conversation with my friend Lawrence Neal (Founder of High Intensity Business ) Join the  HIT Business Community Listen to  High Intensity Business Podcast Quotes that were mentioned or that I thought of during or after the podcast: “You don’t know who’s naked until the tide goes out.” -Warren Buffett “Being true to your values sometimes requires being false to...

“Easy choices hard life, hard choices easy life” -Jerzy Gregorek How are these seemingly different parts of our life the same? Listen in to find out and to improve in each area.

“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” -Charles Bukowski Today my friend Lawrence joined me for what turned out to be part 1 of a 2 part podcast on objectivity vs. subjectivity, doing work you love, pivoting, and so much more! Timestamps: 4:32- How has Lawrence dealt with advising in-person training studios duri...

In this episode I share how I approach splurges and why I totally let myself pig out on holidays. I also share observations on the psychology and physiology of splurges, as well as my thoughts on "cheat days."