The Grizzly Life Podcast

Episode 93 features special guest Kaylie Wilcox — Colton’s high school classmate turned chiropractor (and managing partner) at Strive to Move in New Jersey — for a real conversation on why “traditional” chiropractic often gets a bad rap, what actually causes chronic back pain, and how to fix the root issue instead of living in the endless cycle of weekly adjustments. Kaylie breaks down her movemen...

Episode 92 brings on special guest Taylor Hutchinson, a small-town gym owner from Michigan, to talk straight about what it actually takes to get started in the gym—especially if you’re nervous, out of shape, or haven’t trained in years. Colton and Taylor break down what most people are afraid of (time, soreness, intimidation), why small-town gyms are built for real people (busy moms, dads, and “ge...

Episode 91 kicks off with an update on the new "Grizzly HQ" office space—electric is in, next up is paint and floors, and we’re building it out in phases (because progress beats perfection and we’re always reinvesting). Then I get into a mindset shift: sometimes you find what you need by doing the opposite, and even “falling off” your routine can remind you how good you had it and fuel a...

In Episode 90 of The Grizzly Life Podcast , Colton continues the New Year momentum by digging into what it actually takes to follow through — not just set goals and forget them. He shares personal updates from his own 2026 plans, including long-distance running progress, boxing lessons with family, public speaking training, and why learning new skills on purpose matters more than comfort. Colton b...

In Episode 89 of The Grizzly Life Podcast , Colton kicks off 2026 with a hard truth: most people set goals every year—and most people quit on them just as fast. This episode isn’t about motivation that fades by February. It’s about playing the long game. Colton challenges you to think beyond the next 30 days and ask the real questions: Who do you want to be at 50, 60, or 70? Do you want energy, in...

Happy Holidays — hope you got some real rest, time with family, or even just some quiet time to reset. In Episode 88, Colton shares a few personal holiday updates (including his “fashion era” and why looking sharp actually boosts confidence and productivity), then dives into what he’s been thinking about heading into the new year — including a potential 75 Hard run and what that challenge actually...

Holden Smith is back for his 5th monthly check-in, and this one’s the perfect end-of-year reality check. We talk about what it’s actually like to rebuild your life when you finally decide you’re done making excuses — the cold mornings, the mental battles, the job change, and the pressure of a wedding coming in May 2026. Holden opens up about the trade-offs he’s made to prioritize health, how seaso...

In Episode 86 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton shares a series of real-life reflections pulled straight from recent travel, work, and day-to-day experiences. He breaks down why enjoying the climb matters more than rushing to the destination, how failure is really just learning how not to fail again, and why paying attention to the small details separates people who grow from people who stay stu...

Colton’s back from Denver after the Broncos vs. Packers matchup, and he’s breaking down the trip—flight delays, mountain views in Estes Park, and the game-day atmosphere (with Packers fans showing up strong). He also drops a few quick business and gym updates, including the new window finally being fixed at the Wautoma gym, progress on the Princeton building next door, and how the Tuesday/Thursday...

In Episode 84 of The Grizzly Life Podcast , Colton looks ahead to the end of 2025 and breaks down what really matters before the year closes out. Fresh off an early morning leg day—and right before heading to Denver for Broncos vs. Packers—he talks about finishing strong, planning with intention, and setting goals that actually stick. Colton dives into why the next few weeks are the perfect time t...

In Episode 83, Colton opens up about the last two weeks behind the scenes — the wins, the stressors, and the real-life business curveballs that hit right before the holidays. From a Priority Fitness truck-and-trailer accident the day before Thanksgiving, to navigating insurance claims, IRS penalties, and the chaos that comes with growing multiple companies at once, Colton breaks down why staying c...

In Episode 82, Colton sits down before a packed travel week to talk goals, habits, and the mindset shifts that actually move your life forward. Fresh off finishing How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People , he breaks down one of the biggest lessons from the book—why people perform better when their ideas matter—and how that applies to leadership, work, and everyday conversations. Fr...

In Episode 81 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton is back with a solo breakdown of Thanksgiving week — from surviving the cold five-mile Turkey Trot to tackling carbs for the first time in a long time. He talks about how the race went, what the diet switch-up felt like, and why the post-Thanksgiving pump hit different. From there, Colton dives into the new habits he’s building: a structured weekly...

In Episode 80 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton dives into a powerful solo session packed with mindset, discipline, and real-life momentum. Fresh off Thanksgiving — and fresh off a four-mile run and a full lift — he breaks down why “winning your day” matters more than people think. Colton opens up about routines, long-term thinking, and why your future self depends on the habits you build right...

In Episode 79 of The Grizzly Life Podcast , Colton sits down with fan-favorite Holden Smith for his fourth check-in — and the results speak for themselves. Holden has officially dropped 121 pounds , crushed every goal from last month, and is leveling up again. They break down: • How Holden read five books in 30 days — and why he’s upping the goal to six • The mental grind of hitting a mile-and-a-h...

Kimber shares her journey from working in schools to finding her true calling in fitness — a path that started with a pair of five-pound dumbbells, YouTube workouts, and a goal to feel strong again. As a single mom navigating life’s challenges, she found purpose in helping others build strength and confidence through movement. Colton and Kimber talk about everything from women’s health and hormone...

In Episode 77 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton jumps on the mic for a solo update packed with stories, lessons, and takeaways. He kicks things off with a story about scoring a rare Cybex hack squat — a full-circle moment that takes him back to his early days flipping gym equipment and hustling on Craigslist. From there, Colton gives an inside look at how Priority Fitness is leveling up — new ap...

In Episode 76 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton breaks down what he’s been learning about intermittent fasting — from the science behind it to the real-life results he’s seeing. He dives into how fasting works, what happens inside your body during the process, and why timing your meals might be more important than you think. Colton explains concepts like autophagy (your body’s “clean-up crew”) a...

In Episode 75 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton dives into the idea that “practice makes perfect” — and why consistent self-reflection might just be the real key to growth. Fresh off a team meeting, Colton shares lessons on communication, leadership, and getting comfortable with discomfort — from filming yourself to improve how you speak, to analyzing your own habits the way you’d critique a squ...

In Episode 74 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton reflects on how the “10x is Easier Than 2x” mindset has completely reshaped both his personal growth and the direction of Grizzly Fitness. He breaks down what it means to think bigger, move faster, and stop wasting time on small, busy work that doesn’t move the needle. Colton shares how this shift led to real business changes — including updates on...

In this solo episode, Colton dives into his latest personal experiments and mindset shifts. He breaks down his first intentional 24-hour fast, training for a five-mile Turkey Trot with his family, and how he's balancing lifting, running, and mobility work. He also gets practical about planning your days, using tools like Google Calendar to stay disciplined, and why writing things down matters...

In Episode 72 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits down with financial advisor and former teacher Jim Carriveau to break down the basics of money. Jim shares how he went from teaching for 18 years to helping families build wealth, and the financial lessons most people don’t learn soon enough. They cover: Where to start: emergency funds, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s How compound interest actually builds...

Colton goes solo to unpack a packed week: flying into Vegas for a mastermind, maintaining his 5:30 a.m. routine in a new time zone, logging miles before breakfast, and why discipline beats “vacation mode.” He recaps key takeaways from two heavy-hitters: Steven Kotler (Flow State): protect 60–90 minutes of uninterrupted deep work to unlock 5x productivity—and stop yanking teammates out of their flo...

In Episode 70 of The Grizzly Life Podcast, Colton sits back down with Holden Smith for his third check-in — and this one hits hard. In just a couple of months, Holden has: • Dialed in a rock-solid sleep routine • Built real discipline with early-morning workouts • Swapped late-night gaming for reading and self-improvement • Taken his daily steps to a whole new level • And most importantly — droppe...

In Episode 69 of The Grizzly Life Podcast , Colton sits down with Ellie Apland — one of the very first people to help bring Grizzly Fitness to life. From day one, she’s been in the thick of it — from reupholstering equipment and sweeping up sawdust to managing locations and helping shape the culture that still drives the team today. Colton and Ellie look back on the early days — the chaos, the mis...