The Higher Purpose Podcast

This is the LAST episode of season one for the boys of The Higher Purpose Podcast. It has been an epic journey this year and it's coming up on one year since the launch of the podcast!  There have been many highs, lows, laughs, and lessons learned this last year. As the guys preach about constantly, you have to live a life true to yourself and take action when you feel the pull toward your ca...

In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, the guys deep dive into what growth and fixed mindsets are and the differences between having them. They explain that we all have elements of both within us and the key is to identify where you do have a fixed mindset so that you can transform it into a growth mindset and be better equipped to achieve your goals. Tune in to get a better understanding...

Brandon & Chris break down what success means to them, in the eyes of society and how it truly means something different to us all. The guys go in-depth about aligning your life and actions with what's important and true to you instead of doing the things others expect of you. A real and raw episode to help you get clearer about the path you are on. Follow The Gang on Social Media! IG: @brando...

Brandon and Chris passionatley deep dive into self-limiting beliefs and why these beliefs are stopping you from achieving everything that you are capable of in life. If you don't deal with your subconscious mind and let go of the limiting stories that you have been telling yourself over and over and over again then at best you can be the greatest version of just your limited self! The guys talk ab...

Chris and Brandon get right to the meat and potatoes of this episode and share why delayed gratification is so vital to accomplishing your goals in life. They make it clear you should approach life with an 80/20 mindset, whereas 80% of the time you delay your gratification for your future self, and 20% you live intentionally and indulge in the now because tomorrow is never promised. Listen more to...

After a brief hiatus from the podcast, the boys are back in the lab! In this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris talk about the importance of staying present, proactively patient, and enjoying where they are in their respective journeys while simultaneously still working to achieve their goals. The guys talk about the importance of slowing down, understanding that processes ta...

It is the time of year when graduations are among us and Brandon and Chris decide to dedicate this episode to the high school young bucks headed off to college. Brandon and Chris reflect on their days in college and give their best advice on how to navigate the make believe world that college is. They talk about the importance of the major you choose, networking and making sure to put yourself out...

Brandon and Chris get DEEP in episode 23 of The Higher Purpose Podcast. They asked listeners what they wanted to hear about and the topic of "how to not care what people think about you" was the winner. The guys discuss many reasons why living a life true to yourself regardless of others' opinions is not only a better way to live but the ONLY way to live if you want to live your best and highest q...

Chris and Brandon have their good friend, past teammate, and right-hand behind-the-scenes man Bobby Kelty on the pod! Bobby has been helping the guys since the very beginning when it has come to creating the podcast. He has a passion for videography, photography, and editing and put his passion to work to help the guys create their very first pod and has continued to do help throughout! In exchang...

Brandon and Chris deep dive into all things supplements. The guys break it down into their favorite health and wellness supplements and their favorite performance supplements. They discuss how they're only a handful of supplements proven to actually work and do what they claim and how the majority of companies whose supplements don't work can get away with making such claims on the label of their...

Brandon and Chris discuss how important it is recommit yourself to your goals and mission after you have slipped up or fallen off the wagon. Too many people view slip ups as starting over from square one, but it is not the truth. As long as you take the time to reflect on your failures and slip ups and learn from them, then you are now equipped to correct these and win in the future. Every time yo...

On this episode of The Higher Purpose Podcast, Brandon and Chris give a plethora of examples of different low calorie, alternative foods you can eat to help make your diet easier and more successful. The gang breaks it down into your lowest calorie vegetables, fruits, carbs, sauces/condiments/drinks and snacks.  They let you know a bunch of their favorite brands that are staples when dieting...

Brandon and Chris welcome back guest Billy Floyd to deep dive into all things relationships. They bounce from relationships with significant others to the relationships among friends. They discuss what the most important parts are to building an amazing and thriving relationship, as well as, how to know when to move on from the relationship.  Relationships have the ability to improve your lif...

Brandon and Chris are fired up to discuss what they have been up to and the challenge they have created for themselves to push through, until Memorial Day Weekend. Chris has gone public and said that he is going to get into the best physique he has ever been in and Brandon wants to push the limits and get lean to a place he’s never been in either. The guys discuss why they are challenging themselv...

Chris and Brandon have an absolutely electric guest and one of their closest friends on the podcast, Billy Floyd.  Billy Floyd is a category one of one and does it all. He has been awarded anchor of the year in the State of Wyoming, He has hosted his own podcast "Whose On The News", he's the Arena Host of the Adirondack Thunder Hockey Team in Glens Falls NY, He's an artist and has released 11...

Chris and Brandon go in depth about the right amount of cardio to help you speed up your rate of fat loss during your cut but not go overboard. They talk about many of the myths and misconceptions that come along with how much cardio you need to do a week, how long you need to do it each session and the best type of cardio. Tune in to find out how to best incorporate the right and healthiest amoun...

On this episode Chris and Brandon discuss when it may be a good time for you to take your foot off the gas and take a diet break. They break examples down into two categories of physiological reasons why and psychological reasons why you may have too. They explain signs and symptoms too look out for and explain from personal experiences what could be happening to you and the best ways to transitio...

On this episode, Chris interviews Brandon about his experience running his first Marathon two days after his first triathlon! Brandon reflects on when he first got into running, what motivated him into signing up, the process of training, the nutrition associated with running long distances and the actual Marathon itself that presented a ton of unforeseen obstacles on race day; including running i...

Brandon hosts episode 12 of the podcast solo but has the biggest guest to date: Jordan Syatt. Jordan Syatt is a titan in the fitness industry. He was Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer for three years and traveled the world with Gary, working 7 days a week. Jordan holds several powerlifting world records, has coached and helped thousands of people transform their lives with his fitness coaching an...

On episode 11, Brandon interviews Chris about his past experiences competing in bodybuilding shows! We learn why Chris decided to enter the competitions, what the process entailed and how much Chris had to sacrifice along the way. We hear about the differences between regular dieting and the extremes one must go through to compete in shows and we may or may not get an answer to see if they're more...

Brandon and Chris are joined by Brendan Shane, a young entrepreneur who is opening up two of his own "Madabolic" gym locations in Charleston, South Carolina. The guys discuss a variety of topics including business, franchising, fitness and the mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur. Listen along to hear and learn the ins and outs of what happens when you combine fitness and business. 

Brandon and Chris deep dive into all things muscle growth and how to optimize your gains! The guys discuss the most important factors when it comes to gaining muscle such as best: exercises, rep schemes, nutrition, the essential intensity you must bring to your lifts and more. You are not going to want to miss this one if you are in the camp of trying to slap on some muscle mass!

Brandon & Chris are excited to be partnering up in creating their 30-Day Shortcut To Shredded Challenge. The guys go into detail about who the challenge is great for and what will be provided for those who join. The challenge will be going on from January 3rd- February 4th and a cash prize will be awarded to the winner. This is also the last episode of 2021 and so the guys talk about New Years...

Brandon and Chris are joined by Adam Badger, Owner of Badger Strength LLC. Adam is an online lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition coach. The guys go in depth into Adam's journey in the fitness industry. They discuss becoming aware of opportunities and seizing them, how to filter through the myths and confusion of the fitness and nutrition industry, self sabotage, and the way in which you can make you...

Brandon and Chris had the pleasure of hosting Tyler Hammet on Episode 6 of The Higher Purpose Podcast. Tyler was a professional basketball player and was Brandon's mentor at Metabolic. Tyler currently owns his own online business "Nourish With Ty" where he helps people with their Fitness, Nutrition, Mobility, Mindfulness practices and more. Overall Health and Wellness is something Ty is extremely...