M3: Movement, Mindset, and Medicine

In this interview episode, I sat down with my client, Allison Campbell. She is an NPC bikini competitor in the post show season of bodybuilding who wanted to go on prep for her first bikini show with her mental health on the forefront. We went into the details of her physical transformation and dedication it took for her to drop down to a whopping 6.9% body fat (something I had never seen be done...

In this solo episode I share my recent epiphanies as I am getting ready to embark on a 3 month back packing trip around  Southeast Asia and South Pacific. I find it relevant to share how this adventure relates to the mentorship program I am currently leading, as well as the volunteer projects I continue to take part in over the past seven years with Bajabound Builds and  Greatness Ventures, as a w...

In this interview episode, I sat down with Risa B. She is the CEO and founder of Paddle for Peace which is a nonprofit organization helping diversify our community in coastal spaces. Her mission is to educate children in the health and wellness space through outdoor activities, journal practices, building relationships, and providing a safe space to freely express themselves. Tune in as we dive de...

In this solo episode, I teach you how to get unstuck in your thought process by asking deeper questions. I explain my therapeutic process of journey work and metaphorically creating space for new light to come in, as well as creating boxes that I can seal and give back energy that does not resonate within. I share the importance of moving the mountains within you, and that you are responsible for...

In this interview episode, I get to sit down with the creator of Lux Health and Beauty, Aissia Cruz. Aissia is a registered nurse, working in both hospitals and remote through mobile IV therapy. She is also a former long-term client of mine, where now the coach has become the student as I watch her grow into this next chapter of her life. We discuss our perspective of beauty and what it means to e...

In this solo episode, I share a few different metaphors as stories on what it takes to focus on the negatives and positives in life in being perfectly imperfect. Tune in as I share my recent changes in life as a coach embarking on a new chapter with worldly travels throughout Southeast Asia and the South Pacific to explore more of my soul and what I explain as the entire piece of paper or flowered...

In this interview episode, I sit down with Pete Ciccone and Emily Chang to discuss the importance of supplementation and sticking to a plan when it comes to peak performance and bodybuilding. I had them express the concerns and supporting arguments as to why supplementation and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is recommended for those looking to step on stage as a physique competitor. Pete Ciccon...

In the solo episode, I share my current realizations as I am taking eager action to make a change in my environment. I recognize that my home space has constantly been on the go since childhood moving back-and-forth between my parents, multiple colleges and relationships that have left me with feelings of restlessness to scratch the itch for change. Restless energy is referred as a state of height...

In this interview episode, I get to sit down with the creator of Zealous Health and Fitness. I met Corey Renbarger when he first moved to San Diego just over five years ago and began his coaching business. Corey shares his upbringing and overcoming  drug addiction, following a huge awakening from his time in Thailand. He has completely changed his entire outlook on life with intentionality and hel...

In this solo episode, I explain the process of turning visualization into manifestation by relying on a potent combination of EMOTION + REPEITION. Emotion adds a powerful charge to one's mental imagery, making it more likely to materialize into reality. Repetition serves as the persistent engine driving these visualizations forward, engraining them in the subconscious mind. Confidence is a ke...

In this interview episode, I get to sit down and talk with  Pete Lemke, founder of Dropkick Brew and owner of thriving businesses like Good Bar and Poke Vida. Originally from Arizona, Pete shares his entrepreneurial journey since moving to San Diego over a decade ago, reflecting on the childlike wonder of starting new ventures and the resilience needed to navigate the bumps and bruises on the path...

In this enlightening podcast episode, we delve into the foundations of exercise with my dear friend and colleague, Vanessa Brown. Vanessa is both an accomplished endoscopy technician at UCSD medical center and fitness coach for lifestyle athletes. As the founder of MoveMed, Vanessa merges her medical background with her passion for fitness, introducing functional movement as a practical form of me...

If you ever find yourself, overbooking your schedule, and taking care of others, before yourself, this episode is for you! I hope you do the things necessary to help others, but more importantly, do what is necessary to take of yourself. We only get one life and I pray you live it like it’s your last day on this Earth. Do what you can to treat it to the fullest and take care of the gift you have t...

I had the privilege of being able to sit down with my friend and Stronglifting teammate, Bri, as a guest speaker to her clients for the  “Healthy Holiday” challenge she is currently hosting. We spoke on nutrition, strength, training, cardiovascular conditioning, and mental integrity that congruently shapes both the mind and body for peak vitality. We shared our knowledge on how to properly set you...

In this podcast episode, I sit down with Patrick Szydlik, a lifelong entrepreneur and real estate marketing expert. Patrick shares his journey, from being the CEO of Film 360, a media company he successfully sold in 2021, to his instrumental role in marketing and selling over $5 billion in real estate. We go deep into Patrick's inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and explore his fearle...

In this solo episode, I talk about my recent visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to visit my coach and how I caught myself several times in a comparison trap among so many beautiful female models and influencers and how important it is to remember you are never going to be “them,” nor they you. To get out of comparison traps, start by cultivating self-awareness. Recognize when you're comparing...

In this interview episode, I get to sit down with former Marine and Entrepreneur, Austin Tarzan. He is the creator of Organic Jaguar, offering products that are free from harmful chemicals to ensure that every individual can nourish their skin and nurture their bodies without compromising their well-being. Austin has a background knowledge in Kinesiology and his raised awareness in our overall hea...

The phrase "I am" carries profound significance in various spiritual and philosophical contexts. It reflects a sense of existence and self-awareness, often associated with divine or transcendent aspects. The act of saying "I am" implies a recognition of one's own being, a connection to the essence of existence. The attachment to the perception we create and the reality we...

I get to sit down and talk deep in my feels about relationships, body image dysmorphia, anxiety, attachment behaviors, and learn how to break relationship patterns with Morgan Hannaleck. Morgan is a mental health speaker, therapist, author, Poet, and survivor. She shares her story battling and overcoming a severe eating disorder that caused her to severe anxiety and toxic relationship patterns. Mo...

In this solo episode, I share what’s worked for me to build and sustain a strong clientele. These methods apply to anyone who is an aspiring or current coach both online and in-person. I hopped on to record this podcast right after ending a mentorship call with one of my clients going over this exact topic. Interested in learning more? You can view the full list and gain access to all modules from...

In the second half of this two-part interview episode, I spoke with my strength coach and dear friend, Bret Contreras, from a much more intimate perspective on what it's like being "The Glute Guy" as one of the best strength coaches of all time. Bret is a prominent figure in glute training. He invented the barbell hip thrust, among several other innovative exercises, drawing inspira...

In this solo episode, I explain ways to stay motivated during the holidays by setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Incorporate meditation for mindfulness, journaling to track progress and reflect, and positive self-talk to maintain a constructive mindset. Create vision boards to visualize aspirations, fostering a sense of purpose. Regularly practice grati...

In this two-part interview episode, I get to sit down and have an intimate conversation with my strength coach and dear friend, Bret Contreras. Bret is a prominent figure in glute training. He invented the barbell hip thrust, among several other innovative exercises, drawing inspiration from his competitive nature and sibling rivalry with his twin brother. Fueled by a high school experience marked...

I had the privilege of being able to speak at the Limitless leadership summit in honor of my new friend, Tracy Otto, which was hosted by Business with Bliss. I was able to speak amongst several other inspiring entrepreneurs, as well as my mentor, Bret Contreras. I gave a speech on how our perception is our reality and that we are responsible for how we create and live a life true to ourselves. You...