The Macro Perspective

Meet Dominic Matteo: He is a Level 2 Master Class Nutrition Coach with Precision Nutrition, and that is not just a title. His journey from obesity to coach has given him the insights and experience to change lives, and he has spent over a decade doing just that. Dominic recently joined us on The Macro Perspective to speak about his career and life. He talked about the importance of developing a we...

In the latest episode of The Macro Perspective, we welcome Chrissy Barron to the pod. She is a marketing director, athlete, van dweller, and all around bad ass. She  opens up about her journey through navigating work-life balance in today's digital landscape, shedding light on her own encounter with a toxic work environment. The conversation delves deep into the intricate dynamics of gender in the...

In this episode of The Macro Perspective, we dive into the transformative power of podcasting with special guest Andrew Zaragoza of The Power Project . Join us as we explore Andrew's journey from being the sole provider for his family to empowering others through podcasting. Discover how podcasting has enabled Andrew to prioritize family while pursuing his passion, and learn how you can start...

Check out the latest episode of The Macro Perspective as Seamus and Marcos chat with Toni Bauer, coach extraordinaire from Precision Nutrition! Toni spills the tea on her journey in health and wellness, and why nailing behavior change is key to hitting those fitness goals.  Listen in as Toni  breaks down what makes a top-notch coach, spills some truths about today's fitness scene, and hypes up the...

Meet Jennifer Zerling, also known as “JZ”! She holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, is a certified obesity specialist holding dozens of fitness and nutrition certifications and possesses over 15 years of clinical experience in clinical weight loss, nutrition and age management medicine combined. JZ is the creator of the JZ FITNESS Lifestyle course and authored the book, Breaking the Chains of O...

In Episode 2.01 of The Macro Perspective, Seamus and Marcos dive into health documentaries, different diets and how they affect your body, getting access to healthy foods, the environmental impact of what we eat, and the psychological side of food choices. They also chat about sustainability, understanding your cravings, and the idea of doing less. The talk stresses the need for personalized nutri...

Podcasts are seen to be the number one business tool in today’s world. Now that we carry a computer/stereo/internet and more in our pocket, people can listen to podcasts at any time…and they do. As of a 2023, there are more than 464 million podcast listeners globally, meaning you can get your voice heard more widely than ever with the touch of a button. Adam Adams of Grow Your Show saw the importa...

Meet Christopher Ramirez (Mentor, CEO, Record Executive and Artist, father, champion of growth). Anyone who is lucky enough to meet him will tell you that he is a rare individual: one who is open about his past, pumped for his future, and proud of what he is doing in the present. And that is what makes him an incredible mentor. Chris sat down with @themacroperspective and shared his insights on th...

Recently, our hosts Marcos and Seamus had the immense privilege of sitting down with  Matt Vincent (athlete, podcaster, entrepreneur, author, adventurer, and motivator). If you spend any time listening to what Matt has to say, you know that he has an amazing sense of self, and that came out in every minute of this podcast episode. Matt knows that failure is the best teacher, and he isn’t afraid to...

On Episode 73 of The Macro Perspective, we had online fitness coach Jonathan Lutz on to discuss the complexities of being a coach, building a business, and living authentically. He returned the favor and invited our hosts, Marcos and Seamus, onto his podcast “Health” Minds to discuss their coaching experiences and their Athlete 2.0 philosophy. Tune in and hear our hosts on the other side of the po...

(0:00) Intro to Heather Linden (Director of PT at UFC) (4:18) Exploring a career (9:50) What her work with MMA is like (15:52) Working with athletes to learn their bodies for competition (24:31) Concussion protocols (29:04) Building further safety protocols for athletes (48:37) Work/life balance (01:01:54) Conclusion and wrap up #fypシ #fitnesstips #ufc #physicaltherapy #womenempowerment #brainhea...

Check in with Marcos and Seamus as they chat about staying on track during the holidays. It’s not always easy, but going in with a game plan will keep you from losing all of the gains you have made (while still enjoying the holiday season!) This episode is from the coaching calls in our Athlete 2.0 Facebook Group, a community of like-minded people who are finding their place in the post-collegiate...

(0:00) Intro to Jonathan Lutz (Online fitness coach, personal trainer, new podcaster, content creator, former college athlete, believer in good, Southern gentleman, newly engaged) (3:56) Jonathan’s sports background and how he fell into content creation (13:18) Hybrid training  (22:24) Jonthan’s thoughts on Crossfit (30:13) The complexities of being a coach (36:23) Overcoming the anxiety of buildi...

Join us for our Athlete 2.0 Series, new from The Macro Perspective. Transform your body, empower your mind, and learn how to adjust to your new norms. This series is dedicated to supporting and inspiring "ex"-athletes as they embark on a journey of self-transformation and redefine their image beyond the realm of sports. Whether you were a former professional, collegiate, or recreational...

(0:00) Intro to Courtney Roselle, Titan of the East, USAW-1 Coach, former college athlete, Owner and founder of Iron Grace personal training company, motivational speaker and fitness model) (3:42) Courtney finds Crossfit and finds herself in sports (10:36) Becoming an adult through the lens of fitness (15:50) Finding the other side of Courtney (21:49) Work life balance (32:30) Surrounding yourself...

(0:00) Intro to Arnava Asen (brand marketing expert, adjunct professor at Princeton, creative leader) (3:50) Yesterday, you said tomorrow (13:45) Consumer psychology trends and tips (22:17) The non-stop pendulum of marketing practices (30:11) Campaigns that taught Arnava the most  (39:49) Adjusting strategies as the world evolves (46:26) Capitalizing on a pattern and using creativity to win and ke...

(0:00) Intro to Mark Satterfield (Executive, Entrepreneur, Author, Business Coach) (2:54) How he got his start in Marketing at Pepsi and Kraft (18:18) Targeting the Affluent Market (29:12) Getting through the clutter and breaking through to the tribe (34:15) The importance of sharing yourself and making your offer radically different (40:25) Connecting with Potential Clients, and remembering:  peo...

Join us (link in bio will lead you to our Facebook Group) as we are working to build a community of like-minded people who are finding their place in the post-collegiate/post-pro sporting world to the new life: that of a working mom/dad/human who wants to continue to live a healthy life but misses their place in the sporting community. Maybe you are craving the regiment of days of yore, or maybe y...

(0:00) Intro to Parker Sloan Leiro (Mindfulness Cultivator, Female Integrative Health Coach, Yogi, Holistic Health lover) (5:13) How Parker found her way to applied female neuropsychophysiology (11:31) The pill brings a lot of questions (24:13) How hormones affect the female body (sex drive, cycle, etc) (27:19) Managing nutrition and training via cycle training (35:54) Quantifying the central nerv...

(0:00) Intro to Margaux Alvarez (Crossfit Games Athlete, winemaker, American Ninja warrior, Titan competitor, the list goes on and on!)(2:07) What brought her to expanding her athletic career past Crossfit(8:22) Margaux’s journey into the wine space(11:19) Perseverance, strategy and end goals(20:29) It’s not all about having the best, it’s about being the best(24:17) What kept bringing her back to...

(0:00) Intro to Josh D'Alessandro (Performance Health Coach, Brooklynite, former bubble boy, the “brains behind the gains”, hire-er of Seamus, husband and daddy)  (7:37) Josh’s coaching super power: Being open  (9:00) Lessons from fat camp (16:11) Josh’s dad gets sick  (19:44) Fighting diet and exercise demons (coaches aren’t perfect, either) (23:04) Putting things into perspective (27:57) So you...

(0:00) Intro to Toby Pasman (Board-certified neurophysiology trainer, thinker, traveler) and his “why” that got him to where he is now (5:04) The basics of what Toby does (Assessment and brain training) (13:00) What the assessment looks like (16:14) Sports related concussions and how it affects their brain waves (20:45) What you can and can’t do with a brain map (25:36) What you do with the result...

(0:00) Intro to Nick Chermol (podcaster, Penn State student, world traveller, 2.5 years sober, truth warrior) (3:04) Nick’s rock bottom and journey to sobriety (17:09) Mindset wrapped up in exploration of life and death (20:04) Addiction and how it changes people and relationships (27:05) Ignorance is bliss (33:22) There is no winning with addiction (42:04) Finding balance in your fixations (51:06...

(0:00) Intro to David Gutstadt (co-owner and co-founder of Good City Studio, experienced hospitality executive with 25 years in real estate & hospitality finance with a focus on strategy, design, development, branding and asset management / operations, cum laude grad from Princeton, Iron man, marathon runner, former collegiate tennis player)  (4:30) David’s foray into health hotels (11:00) Hea...

(0:00) Intro to Dr. Eric Roman , Partner @dentistentrepreneurorg, Husband, Father of 5, Dentist, Multi-Location CEO, Entrepreneur, Visionary, Creator, Friend, Coach…talks about his journey to where he is now (11:50) Life has this amazing way of always knowing the right time for us, (15:13) Systems to keep your marriage and relationships are important (21:35) Paradox of energetic application (30:07...