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Episode 162: PEC 8 Recap & Open Q&A Today the three of us reflect on PEC 8 and our past weekend. It was a great turnout and a reminder of all the good people we have in our industry and the good we are all trying to accomplish together. We appreciate your time, attendance, support, trust, and feedback. We also answered some questions received in our question boxes on Instagram in a funny,...

Today we had Dr. Anthony Jay, author of Estrogeneration, back on to discuss the low T phenomenon. Over the course of the episode, we discussed the reasons behind low Testosterone levels. Things such as phthalates, processed foods, lack of sleep, and heavy metals such as fluoride. We even touched on hormone replacement therapy and any concerns anyone might have over participating in a hormone thera...

Episode 160: Advanced PEDs for Male Enhancement Today Alex Kikel joins us again to dive deep into PEDs for men. We cover PED use in the aging male, how and why tren affects some men differently, and why you'd want to use masteron over primo. As always, Alex packs a punch by bringing in the hard science behind mechanisms of action of these PEDs.

Episode 159: Semaglutide with Megan Del Corral   Today Megan Del Corral from Advanced Vitality HRT joined us to discuss the low down on Semaglutide, the newest incretin mimetic to hit the market to target insulin and weight loss resistance.  We dive deep into the cellular mechanisms of GLP-1RAs as they related to hunger signaling, fat loss, and special population who should or shouldn't...

Episode 158: Steven Pressfield   Today we hosted Steven Pressfield again on the show to talk about his memoir, Government Cheese which hits bookshelves on December 30th.  Government Cheese is about Steven's life but many of us can reflect on on his journey of self-development and introspection as we figure out how we each show up and deliver what we're put on this earth to do. www.theexc...

Today we invited Alex Kikel onto the show to dive into some of the pharmacology of PEDs - anabolics, insulin, and growth hormone.  We discuss women and PEDs, virilization, usage for men over 40, and the genetic expression of unwanted side effects.

Episode 156: Masculinity and Mental Health  Today we were joined by Nick Komodina to discuss the male struggle with ego, pain, communication, emotions, and abandonment.  Men's mental health is a topic that is thankfully gaining more attention and awareness. Men are more likely to commit suicide when facing failure and many men abuse drugs, alcohol, women, and money - to escape pain. &nbs...

Episode 155: Competing With Ataxia  Today Jason's client Daniela DiSilvestro joins us along side her posing coach and trainer Kate Lane to share her motivating story of competing with Ataxia.  Ataxia describes poor muscle control that causes clumsy voluntary movements. It may cause difficulty with walking and balance, hand coordination, speech and swallowing, and eye movements.  Ata...

Episode 154: Perimenopause with Mere Paci This is the most comprehensive chat we've ever had on perimenopause, and we were joined by ScoobyPrep coach Mere Paci to discuss her observations and findings amongst clients of this demographic.  Together we break down symptoms, root causes, lab work, and ways to go about easing this natural transition via nutrition, training, and coaching support. &...

Episode 153: Contest Prep With Andrew Berry   Today we were joined by Andrew Berry, from Jeff Su's neck of the woods up north to chat about the extremes of contest prep.  We discuss training, cardio, nutrition, and of course drugs, both PEDs and ancillary items, and how and when we would apply them or have seen them applied.

Episode 152: Optimizing Your Lipid Panel and Heart Managing lipids and lowering cardiac risk is a common theme in coaching. Competitors and general population clients alike can encounter cardiac risk, which can be increased via the use of PEDs and birth control.  Today we dive into blood pressure, heart rate, and the main elements on the lipid panel and discuss the ins and outs of risk and ri...

Episode 151: What We Really Think About Mentorships   Today we come right out and say what we think about mentorships in our industry and the good and bad that has come from this offering from a variety of brands, including our own.  What should a mentorship offer?  Who should mentor?  What should you expect?  Who needs mentoring?  Will this offering continue to serve...

Episode 150: Peeling Back The Layers of PCOS   Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects 6-12% of women of childbearing age. According to the revised criteria, PCOS is identified via amenorrhea, polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound, or a combination of hirsutism and hyperandrogenism.  Women with PCOS often see elevated LH to FSH, high free Testosterone, low SHBG, high fasted insulin or cortisol...

Episode 149: Competitive Eating with Bartley Weaver   Today we were joined by IFBB pro Bartley Weaver who is ranked 16th in the world of competitive eating, appeared in NBC's Titan Games, and is currently working on set with The Rock.  Bartley talks about the dark side of competitive eating and doing what it takes to be the best at that level.  You can find Bartley on Instagram @dre...

Episode 148: Social Media Do's and Don'ts with Rosa Ma   Today Jeffrey Su's client Rosa Ma joins us to discuss her role building data pipelines and creating usability dashboards for Big Social Media.  We discussed posting frequency, should you reel or carousel, and should you avoid taking about current political administrations and ongoing health pandemics.  Does the algorithm reall...

Episode 147: Coaching Algorithms with Sam Miller Sam Miller, the author of "Metabolism Made Simple", joined us again today to discuss the thought process we go through as coaches when we approach tough client cases.  Known as a "coaching algorithm," we discuss how we'd initiate our approach in cases where lab work is not available, cases where lab work is available, and cases where lab work i...

Episode 146: Advanced Vitality HRT Episode 146: Advanced Vitality HRT  Megan del Corral from Advanced Vitality HRT joins us today to talk about the perceptions and practices of HRT in our industry today.  We discuss the needs and risks of Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone in male and female patients and we speak briefly on the benefits of Semaglutide, a peptide which has promising...

In today's episode, we had Chanel Collette from Audacious Athletes join us to discuss all things fat loss. How do you even train for fat loss? What goes into it? When does a reverse diet or maintenance approach apply? Over the course of the episode, we discussed what expectations people should have when trying to lose body fat. We touched on calories in and calories out, along with metabolic adapt...

Episode 144: PEDs with Braeden Miller Today we were joined by Braeden Miller of Team Miller Elite to discuss the pros, cons, risks, and ranges of PED use in the various categories of physique competition. What are people using? What have we each used? How much? How have our beliefs changed? Balancing risk and reward and accepting the reality of competing is part of the game. How far do you want to...

Episode 143: Do You Really Need A Business Coach? Today we invited Andrea Orona on our show who has studied under both "big name" and "small name" mentorships to answer the hottest question in our industry today: Do you really need a business coach? What are you really investing in? What do they do? What do they not do? We talk about building trust, building a brand, and why entrepreneurs choose t...

Episode 142: The Art of Coaching Brett Bartholomew, performance coach, author, speaker, and owner of The Art of Coaching, joined us today for a really intimate and enlightening conversation on leadership, success, happiness, communication, and the mindset of leaders and those who wish to be led. Are leaders inherently flawed? Is narcissism beneficial in certain situations? How do you find your own...

Episode 141: Ashley Marcum Returns It's been a year since we had Ashley on, the owner of MyoStrength Coaching who first appeared on Episode 102 on our Coaching Spotlight. Ashley recaps her year in business and how her perspectives on marketing, social media, relationship building, and client care have changed, and how investing in her own education has helped her grow.

Episode 140: Unnamed and Untamed Today the hosts of Unnamed and Untamed - Sarah Bishop, Mere Paci, and Sonia Spil joined us for an open Q&A on the differences between male and female coaches, handling different client personalities, and controversies surrounding HRT.

Episode 139: GOOB Today we were joined by John Dorsey, aka "Goob" who has rocked the social media world of fitness through his unrelenting mockery of infamous influencers and other scam artists online. John discusses his coaching business, how he got to become the man behind the stories, and how he has perhaps changed the industry and us all for the better by offering a fresh breath of accountabil...

Episode 138: Chatting with Dillon Phaneuf Today our northern neighbor Dillon Phaneuf joined us on the podcast to chat about life and coaching in Canada. Dillon spoke about how he overcame personal struggles to become the coach he is today, and how operating within the Canadian healthcare system led him to alternative resources and thinking to better strategize on complex client cases.