The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery

In this reflective and wide-ranging 17th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny kick back for a raw, unscripted conversation that touches on everything from recovery culture to coaching, accountability, and what it really means to grow. This episode doesn’t follow one single story… it follows the truth. Adam and Waz dive in...

In this powerful and reflective 16th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery,  Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan sit down with Chris Keefer for an honest conversation about adversity, mindset, and the people who shape the trajectory of our lives. This episode goes far beyond surface-level motivation. Chris shares his story of a life-altering car accident in 2007 and t...

In this powerful and grounding 15th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with Tara Moreno of Green Tara Holistics for an open and thoughtful conversation on recovery, fitness, healing, and the deeper work of coming back into alignment with yourself. This episode goes far beyond surface-level wellness. Tara shares...

In this powerful and wide-ranging 14th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with Chris Redburn and Stevie Lee Kinzer of the band Redburn for an honest conversation at the intersection of music, health, recovery, and personal growth. This episode goes far beyond the stage and the studio. Chris and Stevie open up a...

In this powerful and deeply personal 13th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with a couple whose story embodies grit, growth, and generational change… Nick and Danielle Hale. This conversation goes far beyond addiction. It reaches back into early childhood, the environments that shaped them, and the moments… bi...

In this inspiring and deeply human 12th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with someone who brings both personal history and powerful transformation to the table,Carrie Everett, owner of C and A Servicez LLC and creator of Safiee. This episode hits close to home. Adam and Carrie went to school together, long be...

In this powerful and emotionally charged 11th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt steps into a different role… as the one being interviewed. Joined by special guest and a voice of compassion, Megan Welke from Forward Therapy, this episode explores some of life’s most difficult but universal topics: death, dying, and the process of aging. Megan guide...

In this energizing 10th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with Kayla Schneider, owner and founder of Meal Prep Proz, for a fun, inspiring, and eye-opening conversation about food, entrepreneurship, and the power of fueling your body the right way. Kayla opens up about her journey; from her personal background...

In this insightful 9th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with Taylor Gilson, owner and licensed therapist at Mid Mitten Psychological Services, for a powerful discussion on the deep connection between physical training and mental wellness. Together, they explore how exercise can be one of the most effective tools fo...

In this powerful 8th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Betsy O’Malley, an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist, and Abbey Thornock, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a deep and eye-opening conversation on the often-overlooked foundations of movement and health. Together, they unpack the importance of pelvic...

In this enlightening 7th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-hosts Dave Wazny and Jordan Eckman, sit down with Jessica Raymond, founder of LIV1 Concierge Medicine. Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on what it truly means to take control of your health from the inside out. Together, Adam, Waz, Jordan, and Jessica explore how preventive care, reg...

In this inspiring 6th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny welcome back the podcast’s first returning guest,  Buddy Yancer. Buddy, a powerful voice in the recovery community, dives deep into the importance of purpose and connection, not just for those in recovery, but for anyone striving to live a meaningful, fulfilled life. Togethe...

In this powerful 5th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with community leader and founder of The Breaking Bread Village, Erin Patrice. Erin shares the inspiration behind her mission to bring people together for meaningful conversations that bridge divides in today’s complex social and political climate. Together, Adam, Da...

In this insightful fourth episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with Midland County Sheriff Scott Holzinger. Sheriff Holzinger shares his perspective on leading the sheriff’s department, the daily realities of law enforcement, and the importance of building trust between police and the community. Together, Adam, Dave, and th...

In this powerful third episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with entrepreneur and recovery advocate Bostyn Drapp. Bostyn opens up about his journey through addiction and the path that led him to not only reclaim his life but to step boldly into business ownership, running bars while living in recovery. Together, Adam, Dave,...

In this dynamic second episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with fitness expert Ali Huntoon to dive deep into all things fitness. From exploring different types of exercise, to setting clear and realistic goals, to breaking down the truth about supplements, this conversation covers the full spectrum of building a healthy, s...

In this inspiring first episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Nathan Laplow to explore what a true fitness journey looks like across a lifetime. They share powerful insights on how fitness evolves as we age — from building strength in youth, to sustaining health in adulthood, to finding purpose and longevity later in...

In the season finale of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down to look back on the journey so far. From powerful guest stories to raw conversations about growth, resilience, and mindset, we revisit some of the highlights that made this season unforgettable. But it’s not just about looking back, we dive into lessons learned, behind-the-scene...

In this powerful episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, Adam Wittbrodt sits down with Judge Michael Beale, a leader in Michigan’s Recovery Court program. Judge Beale shares what it’s like to sit on the bench and watch people transform, rebuilding their lives, reuniting with their families, and proving that rehabilitation works where incarceration often fails. Together, Adam and Ju...

In this powerful episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny are joined by Keri Kenney for a conversation that goes far beyond the surface. Together, they dive into the work being done inside the Juvenile Justice Center, where they strive to give kids hope, direction, and belief in themselves, even in some of the toughest circumstances. Keri o...

In this episode of Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Russell Yankee, whose story of resilience and transformation is fueled by iron and grit. From his first days in the weight room to building strength that goes far beyond the barbell, Russell shares how lifting became both his outlet and his foundation for growth. And what it ta...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Adam and Waz sit down with Crystal Lynn Burditt, the visionary behind Cozy Cats Café. Crystal opens up about the passion and purpose driving her unique café, where coffee, community, and the calming presence of cats come together to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who walks through the door. But her story goes far deeper than business. Crystal b...

This week on The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, we sit down with Mike Richards, lead singer of the band Adaboy!, for a raw and powerful conversation on art, adversity, and the long road to healing. Mike opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, and the darkness he had to confront - both in himself and the world around him. But through music, mindset, and meaningful change, he found a...

Guest: Travis Crossley – Former Inmate, Recovery Advocate, Trauma Survivor In this raw and unfiltered episode, Travis Crossley shares his journey through addiction, incarceration, and the invisible battles that still shape his daily life. From the chaos of substance abuse to time behind bars, Travis opens up about the triggers he still faces—like being in crowded spaces or confined in cars—and the...

Guest: Logan Richetti- Entrepreneur and Lender In this episode, Adam is joined by Logan Richetti and Waz for a powerful conversation that blends fitness fundamentals with hard-hitting truth about health, nutrition, and mindset. They dive into why back injuries are on the rise—not just from bad lifts, but from poor mechanics in everyday life. They also challenge the idea that the “Big 3” lifts (squ...