Better than Yesterday

David Bayer (@FullMetalLifter) made a decision when he was a 19 year-old kid. It changed the course of his life. We go into his story, his journey through weightlifting, how he trains his athletes, and balancing the many hats of an entrepreneur. David could have let his choice derail his life, but instead he is choosing to share his story so no one else should have to make the decision that he did...

This week, I'm joined by Michael Rosenberg. I came across his story on Instagram and wanted to get the word out about him. Last year, Michael was in the hospital getting his gallbladder removed due to overworking. As he was sending out work emails from his hospital bed, he realized something wasn't quite right. After recovering, he left his job to start working for himself. We talk about his trans...

My guest this week is Jane Carter. Jane is a business coach and psychotherapist. Jane hired a coach to open her private therapy business and realized there was a need for more coaches that can do this. Her clients range from business owners to someone just with an idea. Her experience in therapy brings a unique way of coaching "stressed out people-pleasers." This was such a refreshing conversation...

For  July's book of the month, I'm reviewing Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.  Long story short, pick this one up. If you have any fear around  creating, this will clear it up and motivate you to get going! Also going to take these monthly episodes as a chance to catch you  guys up on my life and how everything's been going. Hope you enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly...

This week, my guest is Jake Baker. Jake is an Olympic weightlifter who trains at California Strength. Last year, Jake had to make a decision. Quit weightlifting and focus on school full time, or go all in and make a push for Team USA. Check out this episode to find out what Jake is up to right now, how his routines have changed during the quarantine, and his new podcast with Wes Kitts! Follow Jake...

This week, I'm joined by La Cle founder, Deanna Saracino. Deanna is a former professional soccer play turned entrepreneur. We got into starting your own business, how to handle adversity, and when to quit. This is a must listen for all entrepreneurs! https://shoplacle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shoplacle/ Follow Me https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.instagram.com/betterthanye...

Chances are you've been affected financially during this time. This week, Rachel Richards joins us to give us real, actionable steps on how to bounce back during and after this pandemic ends. You may be unemployed, working reduced hours, or working regularly. However, Rachel urges us all to learn about passive income to create the life we've always dreamed of. Free Resource!! www.moneyhoneyrachel....

Taylor drops back in to share his opinions on the current state of America. I didn't talk to much on this one, just really wanted to focus on listening. Hope you guys enjoy this one! Connect with Taylor https://www.instagram.com/teethekid91/ https://www.instagram.com/helpabrothaoutpodcast/ Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-a-brotha-out-podcast/id1455033956 Connect with Me https:...

For June's book of the month, I'm covering Tim Ferriss' gem Tools of Titans. It covers over a 100 interviews he's done on his podcast and the biggest takeaways from each! Pick this one up ASAP. Follow Me https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.instagram.com/betterthanyesterdaypod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHiGp0nV0sYLRlqkGLfoiw?view_as=subscriber

This week, I have a powerful interview with Steve Sattanino. We get into his creative journey, dealing with loss, and his perspective on college. This one had a lot of ups and downs, but there's so much value in this one. Follow Steve https://www.instagram.com/steve_sattanino/ https://www.instagram.com/grabbinglifebytheballspod/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grabbing-life-by-the-balls-pod/...

Dana Watson comes on the show to announce the launch of ThreeSixty Nutrition. I've watched Dana build her business over the course of the last few months. We got into the process of getting certified by Precision Nutrition, the hardest thing about starting a new business, and why everyone can benefit from a coach! Follow Dana https://www.threesixtynutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/threesixt...

This week, USAW National Coach and Brooklyn Barbell Coach Blanco joins the show. Blanco and I got into how he first stumbled into CrossFit after battling addiction and how it totally changed his life. We got into the story of when he first really felt sure of him as a coach, when Mike Burgener told him he had the tools. Finally, we touched on changes he's had to make as a barbell club coach during...

Paige Henry dropped in this week for her third appearance on the show. This one was the best one yet! If you haven't heard Paige before, head back to Episode 5 to hear more about her background! We get into the quarantine, how her training has changed, and get a little Shia LaBeouf on people to chase their passions! Follow Us instagram.com/phenry771/ instagram.com/betterthanyesterdaypod/ instagram...

This week, I need to address the death of George Floyd. This is a disgusting situation and I can't say the right thing right now. But, I'm going to do my best. We need to be better. There's no more excused. RIP George Floyd. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtx8PxBhWBc&t=306s Follow Me  https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.instagram.c...

For May's book of the month, we are covering "It's All in Your Head" by Russ. I highly recommend this one for anyone following a creative path. He teaches us three stages of the journey (Delusion, persistence, and gratitude). Anyone who has chosen to bet on themselves is someone who has my respect. The ability to ignore what other's think and go all in on yourself is something that takes guts. If...

This week on the show, I am joined by Morgan Voz. Morgan is a nationally-ranked weightlifter who competes in the 64/71kg weight classes. We discussed her recent experience competing for Team USA in Malta.  We also got into her career as a weightlifter, how she has reshuffled her life to train more optimally, and much more. Morgan is someone who a lot of people look up to on social media and i...

On this week’s episode, I am joined by Sean-Kelley Quinn. Sean is a peak performance coach for top athletes and businesses. He received his Masters in Sports Psychology before adding impressive experiences to his resume at IMG Academy, EXOS, and now at the Mowoad Consulting group. We got into The Last Dance, what makes great athletes great, and neutral thinking. It was a pleasure to sit down, chat...

On this weeks episode, I sat down to interview Kelly Wild. Kelly has a diverse athletic background. She played hockey at Ohio State, competed in the Crossfit Games, and is now a top ranked 59kg weightlifter. All of this has been accomplished while managing Type One Diabetes. We got into what it's like growing up with diabetes, the easiest majors to take in college (don't tell your parents), and th...

Taylor Williams makes his second appearance on the podcast this week. This one was such an awesome conversation. We had no plan or outline, just two friends talking. We got into how often the easy stuff trips us up, how he's changed his coaching since the gym is closed, and what he does to stay sane while in quarantine.  Connect with Taylor  https://www.instagram.com/teethekid91/ https:/...

One of the most powerful books I've ever read, The Housekeeper is Josh Samman's memoir. His life was riddled with addiction, adversity, triumphs, and failures. He completed this book shortly before he died in 2016. Fighting in the UFC was Josh's life goal and he accomplished it. But, he never knew how hard the road would be to get there.  Buy the Book https://www.amazon.com/Housekeeper-Love-D...

Welcome to another episode of the show! This week we have Dr. Mike Eckrich! Mike is a physical therapist as well as avid crossfitter. We got into his journey from undergraduate school all the way to his Doctorate program at the University of Delaware. During the second half, we covered how his thoughts changed on CrossFit, how his training has changed, and his favorite things about training! Conne...

A more motivational episode for you guys this week. One of my favorite quotes from Cory Gregory is, "I don't do anything special each day, I just don't fucking miss. I explain what this means to me, how you guys can apply it to your life, and the changes/routines I've made because of it. Thanks for tuning in! Connect with Me Social Media https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.instagr...

On this weeks episode, I sat down with Arcadia University assistant strength coach Mike Paesani. We talked about what got him started in the field and what tips he has to the next batch of strength coaches. He has previously interned at the University of Minnesota and Haverford College. Any strength and conditioning coaches or exercise students will benefit from hearing this one! Follow Mike https...

This is the episode I wish I heard before starting. These are my five steps to starting a podcast in 2020. Exactly what microphone do I use, where do I upload, what guests should I get on? It's all answered in these 10 minutes. If you have any questions or need helping getting started, shoot me a DM. I would love to help! Social Media  https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.inst...

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nutrition and CrossFit Coach, Halie Mangiaruga. We got into her fitness journey, her family owning a CrossFit gym, and most importantly being a nutrition coach. Halie has built an impressive following on Instagram over the last few years. She started working out to lose weight for her prom, but it ultimately shifted her whole life path. Here's her stor...