Strongoo Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this 46th episode, Joe talks about his love and obsession for work - which is his service. And he'll also break down trademark saying - the work is the journey and the journey will forever be the work. The song attached to this episode is called Good Rain by Trevor Hall. It’s an amazing song because it’s a super simple road map for how to live life before it’s gone. Hope y...

Send us Fan Mail In this 45th episode,  you’ll hear an interview that Joe had with his little bro, Matt Donar. During their chat - they covered topics like the difficulties of divorce, their crazy childhood, but also finding the faith we need to overcome anything that gets in our way. Also, the song attached to this episode is Car Radio by 21 Pilots, which is a song that describes the importance o...

Send us Fan Mail In this 44th episode, Joe talks about how exercising, working out, training or whatever you want to call it is not an option - and never was. But somehow - somewhere we decided that our health is optional - we can take it or leave it - but we’re just the ones who believe that we don’t have to - but the thing to remember is - not participating and conducting the things we should ha...

Send us Fan Mail In the 43rd episode, Joe talks about how life is easy - only when we realize that it’s hard - but we’re the ones who typically go out of our way to make it harder than it should - in hopes to make it easier - usually then leading us to cut corners in the quality of what we do. Also, the song  attached to this episode is called Revival by Judah and the Lion. This is a great song ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this 42nd episode, Joe talks about how we have to take better care of our cars (which is our bodies) - and become the mechanic's we need to be so we can perform regular maintenance on them. We must first learn how to apply the 5 pillars of health in order to repair and maintain our vessels. The song attached to this episode is called Head Full Of Doubt / Road Full Of Promi...

Send us Fan Mail In this 41st episode, Joe sits down with his friend and coach Kristy Rinn. During their little chat - they covered topics like how to stay moving through the pain and discomfort - and also how to change gears and switch our goals whenever we experience a injury. Also, the song I want you to check out that really goes with the theme of this episode is called Hurt by Nine Inch Nails...

Send us Fan Mail In this 40th episode,  Joe talks about how it’s super important for us to accept that we are different people - and be okay with other people’s differences - because these differences that make up our personalities are really just gifts we can share to the people around us...if we're vulnerable enough to allow that sharing to happen. Also, the song attached to this podcast is...

Send us Fan Mail In this 39th episode, Joe talks about how in order for us to change - we must release the past we know - so we can detach from the anchor of memories that are holding us back from growing into the person we hope to become. Also, the song attached to this episode is called Something Got To Give by a band called Seemless. This is an amazing song that how we need to start thinking ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this 38th episode, Joe discusses about how important it is for us to respond quickly to those good thoughts we have for our own self-improvement - or for the betterment of humanity. And that - this is typically easier said than done - because improving oneself - requires us to conduct the right action we know we need to take - but it’s usually a lot more difficult to do - since...

Send us Fan Mail In this 37th episode, Joe sits down with one of his most amazing teachers, Laura Jane Mellencamp as they talk about how we can activate more vitality in our lives by listening to that kinder voice inside us - and how painful it is accepting all of who we are - so we can heal by building the tools we need in order to put our pieces back together again. Also, the song you now check...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks the real reason that brought him to open up a couple gyms - and why it’s now time for him to pass the torch - so to speak. Hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this 35th episode, Joe talks about the dangers of attaching ourselves to our former self but also how failing is just the same as winning and how we can use our failures - to show us what we still need to work on. But it all just depends how we view those pesky misfortunes. Also, the song attached this episode and is called Between and Insects by Papa Roach. This song is great...

Send us Fan Mail In the 34th episode, Joe talks about how he was a die hard atheist  - who didn’t believe in anything - including himself - and how one day he flipped the switch and now -  tries to see God, Soul, Spirit - or whatever you want to call that higher source energy  - in  every person he's in - and in every situation he encounters. Also, Joe's first book recommendation that go...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe sits down with his barbell coach and friend, Hector Garcia. During their  talk - they covered topics like the difference between self-care vs. self hate, the Pro’s and the Con’s to CrossFit - and how to create the habit that we want to implement - for the better and the good.  Hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe gets a little corny (or maybe even more so) and talks about how everyone is the same - but different - and how we should look upon each and every one of us with equal eyes - and an open heart. Also, the Strongoo song for this episode is called, On Top The Cage by OAR. This is one of my favorites - because it talks about the equally amongst people. And how we n...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 31, Joe talks about how we need to start sooner - rather than later - and how we have to show up for the opportunities that scare the crap out of us. He also discusses the positive benefits of implementing the "Act before you Think" principle. Also,  the Strongoo song for the day is called, I Want More by Kaleo. It’s an amazing song that tells us it’s okay for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks about how our ego’s become our worst enemy - and an enemy who is constantly looking for an attack. And so when our ego creates fears, opinions and bias’ - it uses the body for attack, for pleasure or pride. And not for service, sharing, or love. Also, the song attached to this episode is called, The Fear and Trembling by Gang of Youths - and the song doe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks to Katy Wenger who one of his favorite people about how to balance discipline and passion - while learning how to dig into the work. I hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe gets deep and shares a poem that he wrote about unity among all people and connection between all things - for all things are connected and are dependent on each other - but it also tells the dangers of consumerism, division and corporate greed. The song I’ll be attaching to this episode is a song called “ What’s Up? ” by 4 Non Blondes (I’m sure you probably a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks about how we’re all a little messed up, confused and broken - but that’s cool because our broken is beautiful and it makes us be the awesome that we are. And try to check out the song Screen by Twenty One Pilots after you listen to the podcast. It fits perfect with the theme of the show. Hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks about how perfectionism and trying to be always perfect - sets us up for failure - and striving to be perfect is actually so much worse than failing because it will eventually cause us to freeze and stop moving. Also, check out Raise your Horns by Halestorm after you finish the episode and you'll soon understand why Lzzy Hale is a rock Goddess. Hope...

Send us Fan Mail In this 25th episode, Joe talks with Eric O'Loughlin as they cover topics like the how to chill - while being kind to ourselves in pursuit of our goals and dreams. And also, how we need to have the grace and humility to appreciate where we are at this moment. I hope you enjoy the show!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks about how we are desperately in need of good and quality leaders - who inspire love and change instead of fear and hate. Also, check out Flobots song, Same Thing and the Strongoo Podcast playlist on Spotify. Hope you enjoy!  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks about the importance of play and how we should incorporate it into our work that we do for ourselves. When this happens - a habit is formed and a lesson learned. I hope you enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe discusses how our bodies are just a learning device for our mind and also he'll talk about how intentionally finding ways to be uncomfortable helps us pull out the bad thoughts from our heads. Hope you enjoy!