Nine Four Radio

Hey friends, welcome back! Been away for a minute, and it was, by far the most impactful time of my 2021 I've got a vision for 2022 and confidence that I'm at a point on my own path to deliver Take a listen

Do you avoid setting goals, commitments, or intentions... You want to improve, and never set a date... We all do. Goals create optimism, where there’s optimism, there can be disappointment (pain)...and there’s a part of all is us that wants nothing more than avoid disappointment Take a listen let’s explore this together

Invictus by William E. Henley "Out of the night that covers me,       Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be       For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance       I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance      &nb...

"reasonable cost" is unique to every. single. person. there are no right answers today, just introducing a couple concepts and perspectives  Cost of Convenience and Cost of Inaction take a listen; I hope you enjoy it

I want everyone to be able to walk to their mailbox on the day they die... We are not there yet... Why? Little by little, over time, our abilities unnoticeably slip away unless...we check in What if, over the course of every year, we had ways to determine if we're slipping, so we can do something about it I'm working with a crew who are developing these kinds of assessments to help bridge the gap...

I'm diving into the "everything I'm exploring with Nine-Four Coaching is free, free, free out there for folks to find and implement" It's 100% True The value in outdoor mindfulness practices, fitness and personal development coaching exists in the WANT to work together, not the NEED 4 reasons why you may WANT a guide or coach: we take the pressure of, you don't need to be an expert immediately, we...

Based off the Ram Dass quote, how would your life change if you approached life with the perspective of "we are all just walking each other home"... This concept was reintroduced to me by my good friend Chris during our Vibe Mastermind call a few weeks ago.  It is changing my entire approach to life Take a listen and bring this concept into your life 

Starting a workout routine is THE WORST and it's the worst mainly because of our relationship with CARDIO (running, rowing, biking...) Let's talk about why you HATE Cardio and how to repair that important relationship (and FINALLY get you those results you've been after)

Have you ever had a doc tell you to "ease back into it"? primary care, orthopedic, physical therapist, chiropractor... Ease back into...working out, the physical demands of your job, playing with your kids, playing sports... Give this episode a listen and we'll unpack what "Ease Back Into It" actually may look like 

We deep dive into the 6 building blocks of Nature Tested Fitness Hinge, Squat, Push, Pull, Climb/Crawl, Carry Yep, it's that simple If you pick up dog food off the ground, sit on the toilet, put away dishes in the upper cabinets, hug your loved ones, get off the ground, and carry groceries from the car, this episode is for you

So I tried out Orange Theory… …and… It’s not for me …but… It was an incredibly valuable experience …how?… I learned about myself, I met new people, I have first hand experience of a different type of training than I provide, and I’m a ton more clear on who I’m here to serve with Nine-Four Coaching It’s okay to try things that aren’t good fits for you (we should do that regularly) It’s a different...

Every day, get a pen and paper, and take 5 minutes to freely write (literally...just keep the pen moving) It's the most impactful habit that you're NOT DOING (I'm not either...yet) Give this a listen, and I'll be checking back in 30 days (future show) and we'll swap notes on how it went

Have you ever worked out for a while at a gym, then been humbled when your friend asked you to help them move a couch with them... I have... What's the point in going to the gym if that strength and conditioning doesn't translate to the life outside the gym We build "Nature Tested Strength" here at Nine-Four Coaching Yes we get out of pain, and while we're doing that we are building strength that...

I believe it takes a village to create something uniquely meaningful Belonging and serving a community is a driving force as human beings, and I hold that very close to my heart. I work with coaches, and doctors every day in order to develop relationships, get smarter and become more resourceful so I can better serve my clients I have a business coach, nutrition coach and fitness coach to make sur...

Drink water Make your bed Plan your meals Plan your workout Eat protein at every meal Get outside Go for a Walk These are simple solutions to complex health problems...it doesn't make them easy...and that's where coaching comes in. We don't need more information, we need better tailored programs to our individual needs and to know someone else is on our side. Improving physical and mental health i...

Another core tenant is "Discipline Equals Freedom" I define that as preparing for what you know (plan), so you can respond well when the unknown (life) comes up So what does that look like? Make my bed Lay my clothes out for the next day Pack my gym bag Plan breakfast and lunch for the week Review my schedule for the week on Sunday evening If you want to get on this path and aren't sure where to s...

I believe movement is medicine that improves physical and mental health. Why? It gives us something to DO It gives us something to look at It keeps our minds occupied It makes us release chemicals in our bodies that helps us manage stress better It builds community (yes...even if you're doing it by yourself) #nohumanisanisland  I've experienced it for myself in times where I felt lost, just t...

Imagine if you will, a smoke alarm… It’s designed to identify and alert you to, potentially life threatening danger What if you had a smoke alarm that was so sensitive, that it went off because of steam (boiling water, or even a long shower 😶‍🌫️) The alarm is doing “too good” a job…you’re getting alerted to danger that isn’t really dangerous You’d want to fix that sensor, right? Same thing with C...

"No matter how far you drive, you're always the same distance from the ditch" Yikes...this analogy hit hard.  Especially with my own personal growth journey.   It's easy to imagine that I should be "past this", and I should have "outgrown" getting pulled into defensive coping techniques that don't serve me by now. Still...it happens. ...and since it happens, it means I'm human maybe as I...

“Mental Health” is a big and loaded term What if some resources looked like a gym, coffee shop, taproom, knot tying workshop, walk in a park…? There’s a big gap between self care and clinical mental health support For of people, self care isn’t enough, and going to a doctor is too scary a step I am working to bridge that gap, and I’m not alone I’m not reinventing the wheel; movement, play, the gre...

How do you eat an elephant🐘. ?.. One bite at a time 😆 Seriously, that's how anyone achieves success...taking it one step at a time. It is formally called "graduated exposure", and it means taking a small step into enough discomfort to feel challenged, get a win, and avoid being overwhelmed We are our own worst coaches when it comes to change.  We think that we should go DIRECTLY from A to Z...

Imagine all the stress in your life flowed into and out of a bucket The goal is to maintain some sort of level that's not to the top, but not empty either I'd always imagined 1 stream flowing into the bucket and one flowing out...but I listened to a video from my spirt animal brian mackenzie (@_brianmackenzie) recently that blew my mind (and made the idea of big effects by small changes way. more....

If you've taken a CO2 Tolerance Test (if you haven't, click here ) , and scored under 60 and wondered why that matters, let's walk through an analogy that might be helpful Imagine our CO2 Tolerance is like our ability to digest food.  The higher our CO2 Tolerance the higher percentage of nutrients and energy we are able to absorb from the food that you eat Imagine we don't absorb nutrients we...

Have you ever made a goal, and 3 weeks down the line had it start to fade, and fade, and fade until you just forgot about it?   ...Only to remember it STRONGLY 6 months down the line and feel like a loser for letting it get away, AGAIN... You may have experienced "Vision-Leak" (a term I first heard from my friend Blanche at @rootedstrenghcoaching) Think of it as a slow air leak out of a tire,...

Again...I've been called our by Sean Pastuch (and again...it's a good thing) I've put myself in an echo chamber with folks who meal prep, who workout consistently, who get into nature, who pursue personal growth and make themselves a priority  I forgot how. freaking. hard. it is to start...how. impossible. it seems to make a plan an stick to it....how. loud. the voices are that cast doubt on...