Beyond Fit

This podcast is all about my new coaching service designed for people who want to learn to sustainably build a healthy, strong physique. I've fallen victim to every trap the fitness industry has to offer which is why I'm uniquely qualified to help you along in your own fitness journey! Descriptions and videos from former podcast guests will help you dial in your training, and specialized nutrition...

On this book review podcast I discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book opened my eyes to why I am successful with some habits and falter with others. I discuss the two-minute rule, the Goldilocks rule, the 4 laws of behavior change and more in this episode. I try to keep everything very tangible and useful by providing examples from my own life. I think you will find this podcast very usefu...

Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Beyond Fit podcast!  In this podcast we will discuss: Fear and more specifically the mindset behind fear. Where does fear come from and how can we overcome it? Circadian Alignment as it relates to feeling and performing our best, some tips on proper sleep habits and more. Creatine busting myths and sharing suggestions for taking this popular su...

There is one thing that holds people back from achieving success in fitness or any endeavor in life, it is what makes us procrastinate and claim "perfectionism." Find out the keys to inspiration and success in this episode.

What comes to mind when you think of a bodybuilder? A Ronnie Coleman or Dorian Yates? Professional bodybuilders have the advantage of both genetics (like most basketball players are gifted with size and quickness- bodybuilders have an elite capacity to grow muscle) and steroid use. We should all train like bodybuilders however, because as exercise unequivocally unlocks a healthier life, most want...

This book review podcast is another from my favorite author, Yuval Noah Harari. "Homo Deus" describes some of the advancements and changes humanity may undergo in the future. This book is a bit of a mindfuck, but what it does is help prepare one for the future by focusing on skills and mental models that may be applicable, which I breakdown here.

Last July I had the pleasure of being featured on Mike Matthew's podcast "Muscle For Life" to talk about my transformation which was largely due to his influence through blogs, podcasts, and his book "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger." I wanted to repost it this week because I felt it would offer some insight and context into the way I present and talk about health, fitness, and weightlifting. Mike change...

In this podcast, learn when and why to opt for whole grains over refined/white grains. I'll go over some general diet/grocery shopping advice and explain the main question of the podcast in terms of gluten and insulin as well, which are often mentioned in the conversation.

Ashleigh VanHouten is the author of a new book about the art of cooking and eating organ meats, in a way that is accessible to all! Her book is called "It Takes Guts" and it will be available October 20th. I have followed Ashleigh for quite a while and I knew we'd have a lot to connect over. Before getting into her book we got to talk about finding one's own sustainable and balanced version of hea...

The mind, which is aptly called "a wonderful servant but a terrible master" is everything when it comes to making quality decisions that impact your life. This is especially true in terms of your health and fitness. In this episode I talk about having temperance of the mind, as well as intuition, and balancing all aspects of health (mental, emotional, physical). An anecdote I took from David Allen...

Self proclaimed nutrition geek Mike Nelson specializes in metabolic flexibility and the role nutrition plays in fueling exercise performance. It was an absolute blast to bring him on the show and pick his brain! We talked a lot about the body being less fragile and more adaptable than we give it credit for. Timestamps: 1:11- Mike’s highly credentialed background and how he applies his scientific k...

Check out my insights from The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene! This book was a beast at almost 700 pages, but I was happy to finally get to digest the legendary lessons from this classic.* "If the game of power is inescapable, better to be an artist than a denier or a bungler.” *Initial audio issues updated.

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you may know that one of my areas of interest besides fitness lies in personal finances. One thing that fascinates me is how similar many aspects of good health and orderly personal finances are. Today I got to pick the brain of Eric Roberge, a Certified Financial Planner from Boston about this similarity, as well as other topics like what it means to...

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...