The Pat Flynn Show

What is happiness? And, how do we find it? These are two of the most important questions in life, and deserve a thorough answer.  Show Notes: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/genuinely-happy-person-pat-flynn-show/

Som's back, and today we discuss 5 skills every human should have for a functional, effective, and happy life.  http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/5-skills-every-human-pat-flynn-show/

About once per week I'm treated to the useless assertion that kettlebells are a waste of time. Here's how I respond.

Dr. Vost is a clinical psychologist, memorization specialist, strongman, highland games competitor, philosopher, writer, and speaker--in other words, he's a Generalist if there ever was one. In this episode, we talk about: An ancient technique for memorizing almost anything. Exercises for improving mental strength and health. How to form and find virtuous friendships. Why philosophy should be stud...

Mindful eating: What is it? That's the discussion of today's episode. So we'll talk about why mindful eating is a good thing (especially for anybody who has strong emotional attachments to food), common mistakes people make, and how to get started with a few simple techniques that work.  http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/mindful-eating-develop-pat-flynn-show/

Dr Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization joins me for a no nonsense talk on fitness, strength, and health. We discuss a fairly wide range of bombastic claims that permeate (read: infect) the industry, and how a person can differentiate between fact and fiction when so many assertions are being made.  Interestingly, we also get a bit into productivity, and how Dr. Mike employs periodization in...

When it comes to exercise, people sometimes enter in with the wrong intention: The intention of being entertained.  But exercise shouldn't be looked at first as a form of having fun. Exercise should be looked at first as a form of practice.  http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/exercise-doesnt-always-fun/  

Fasting is a tool used to "bridle the lusts of the flesh." In other words, to develop discipline and to attain freedom for excellence.  So in this episode I explore ten things worth fasting from aside food.  Full list and show notes can be found here: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/10-things-worth-fasting-aside-food-pat-flynn-show/

The art of the argument seems to have been on the decline in recent years. But should we wish civilization to continue, we must regain this ability, not only so we can advance truth, but also come to it.  In this episode I decided to go over a few simple guidelines for both making, and detecting, an intelligent arguments. 

Dr. Tim Jennings, psychiatrist, master phsycopharmacologist, and author of The God Shaped Heart and The God Shaped Brain, joins me to talk real treatments for anxiety and depression, along with optimizing mental health.  http://comeandreason.com/ http://comeandreason.com/index.php/en/pub-store/gsh-book

Jordan Syatt and I decided it was time to open up about our deepest motivations for why we do the things that we do. We talk about the importance of knowing your why so you can find and fulfill your purpose in life. This episode is borrowed from my sister podcast that I run with Jordan, The Online Fitness Business Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-online-fitness-business-podcast/id1...

We're back with another QnA Episode. Today we discuss: - Can you be healthy at any size? - How to manage/overcome "keto flu." - How to turn your "calling" into your "job." - The differences between meditation and prayer. Is one more useful than the other?

Carter Good comes on to talk sustainable fat loss. 

In my most dynamic discussion with Dan John yet, we talk through the gamut of fitness ideas, this time with a slight theological bend. Including: - How to make the right fitness (and life) decisions through a mix of experience, statistics, and authority. - Why joining a fitness "cult" isn't such a bad thing, so long as you know what you're looking for. - How to manage choices and put success in yo...

We're back with another QnA episode, where I take questions from listeners on: - Strength standards every fit person should be able to achieve. - Advice on starting a "stand-out" fitness business. - Whether I think all religions are "true" or not. - Why you should read books from people you disagree with. This was an exciting episode, thanks to all the great questions you keep sending in. Hope you...

Tyson Franklin is a podiastrist turned business consultant, having grown (and sold) multiple successful practices. Tyson says it doesn't matter what industry you're in, the recipe for success is the same for any small business owner. Here are some of his best ideas. 

Joey Percia is a professional trainer, coach, and copywriter. 

"It doesn't have to be perfect. It doesn't have to be good. But you do have to finish what you start." This episode is about overcoming perfectionism and giving yourself permission to make mistakes. 

Tim Anderson joins me to talk Original Strength, restoring lost movement functional, and why you should have never stopped crawling.

In this episode, I take a series of listener questions, including: How many exercises should a person know. How to get started with intermittent fasting. My thoughts on religion and spirituality--are they important? The reasons why you should, and the reasons why you SHOULDN'T, start a business.  Show notes and resources: Strong ON! testing standards - http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/chronicle...

Perry Marshall, best selling author of 80/20 sales and marketing, and Evolution 2.0, joins me to discuss the power of pattern recognition, and how life operates according to certain (often predictable) set of principles. Catch the patterns, Perry says, and people will think you can walk on water.  Our conversation wanders, as good generalist conversations do, from everything to marketing, evolutio...

In this episode, I talk with fitness coach Marianne Kane on the misconceptions people have about "good form" and why seeking to constantly correct and/or balance everything is not only a mistake, but potentially injurious itself. 

In this episode, I talk habits for effective reading and writing. 

Just for fun, Aleks and I share our impression of the newest Star Wars. Be warned: There ARE spoilers, so you may want to save this one for later, if you haven't seen the movie yet. 

Whereas most exercise programs separate training days by body parts or movement patterns, a generalist approach is different. So in this episode, I talk you through my approach to programming exercise for maximizing general physical preparedness--how to build strength, muscle, power, endurance, mobility, and flexibility, all in the same training program.   http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/stron...