The Powerhouse Mentality

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. Each week I make sure to record that training for the podcast family to give you all an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse Mentality group. On this episode, I dive into 2 things I say to my client to nev...

Send us Fan Mail I feel like a lot of people assume that "fitness fanatics" get into fitness only for the physique. While that is a nice side effect, it is far from the main benefits.  Today I talk about how I originally got into fitness and the 3 biggest benefits: - Confidence - Mental fortitude and grit - Functional capabilities  (protect and provide) Fitness and nutrition is the fount...

Send us Fan Mail When your back's against the wall, the pressure is climbing and you feel like your tank is on empty; how do you keep going? In those moments it is so easy to just throw your hands up and scream "no more" but what if you approached these challenges from a different angle. In this episode I focus on three  shifts to get your mind in a better position to overcome the h...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. Each week I make sure to record that training for the podcast family to give you all an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse Mentality group. On this episode, I spoke about the scale. - Why the scale can d...

Send us Fan Mail Failure, discomfort & weakness is an inevitable part of life. The question isn't whether they will happen; but rather,  what are you going to do about it? Are you going to see it as part of the process towards success? OR will you see it as just another excuse, another opportunity for you to feel sorry for yourself? We are all imperfect. We all have weakness, that's...

Send us Fan Mail "To live is to suffer. To survive is to find meaning in the suffering." I'm sure if you've spent any time on this earth, you've realized that suffering is part of our existence. It's inevitable. It's impossible to go through life without running into it at some point. As horrific as those moments can be, they are also our greatest teachers and pr...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. Each week I make sure to record that training for the podcast family to give you all an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse Mentality group. On this episode, I spoke on the concept of why it's so imp...

Send us Fan Mail The biggest criticism I have received throughout my 11 year career in the fitness industry is "you are not relatable." Most recently over the last 4 years going completely online and diving into social media the comment as shifted to, "you need to become more relatable." For a long time I listened to those people are I tried to conform or shrink down who I was...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I have a great conversation with my friend; Jennifer Whitman. Jen is a mom of 3, wife, business owner (with 2 part time jobs on top of that) who is on the journey to becoming the healthier, happiest, most accomplished version of herself. We dive into her fitness journey that started 12 years ago after the birth of her first child, when she lost her 1st 100#. She ha...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. Each week I make sure to record that training for the podcast family to give you all an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse Mentality group. On this episode, I dove into the always controversial topic of...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is coming which means it is getting HOT. In Florida, we just hit the 90s this past week for the first time this year so I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to give you my top tips for training in the heat. These tips are all based off the experience I have had over the past 4 years training in my garage in North Carolina (2020-2022) and Florida (2022-2024). Train...

Send us Fan Mail I truly believe that most people are held back the most by their mindset. You talk a big game then when things get uncomfortable, you fall apart. Physical capabilities is part of it, but a strong mindset can take you much further than you could ever think possible. In this episode, I break down the one mindset that gets me through tough intervals in training and that I can apply t...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. This week I decided to record that for you to give you an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse group. On this I broke down how to fulfill your true potential in life through NOT conforming or shrinking you...

Send us Fan Mail Lessons that I learn in training are some of the most valuable that I can apply into my day to day life. That's why I share them with you. I am a big believer that discomfort and pain are our greatest teachers. We just have to be willing to learn. In this episode, I tell the story of how no matter how much you're hurting or how hard you think you are going; there is alwa...

Send us Fan Mail Working with thousands of people from all different walks of life over the last 10 years has taught me a lot. Some of those people accomplished the goals they set, some didn't and there was always a theme. In this episode, I break down the 3 most common reasons I have seen as to why people don't reach their goals AND (OF COURSE) how to overcome them so you CAN accomplish...

Send us Fan Mail Every Monday in the Powerhouse Mentality Facebook Community, I host a live training on different topics regarding training, nutrition and mindset. This week I decided to record that for you to give you an inside look into what it's like to be a part of the Powerhouse group. On this I broke down macros in the most simple way possible and gave you a place to start when it comes...

Send us Fan Mail Carbs are a very "touchy" subject. Even if someone has absolutely zero knowledge on health or nutrition, they probably have an opinion about carbs and usually it's a negative opinion. The most common being, "I can't eat carbs. Carbs make you fat. If I just cut out carbs I'll lose weight." I'm here today to break down why we need to make carb...

Send us Fan Mail When I ask the question, "what's holding you back from accomplishing your goals or living the life you dream of?" the most common answer is always, myself. So many people are struggling with this concept of "standing in their own way," but if they are aware of it why don't they just move out of their own way? It's never that simple. In today&apos...

Send us Fan Mail 80% of people who lose weight gain it all back within 12 months. You could make the argument that those people probably took unrealistic, more restrictive approaches to their plan that reflected in this result. So what do the other 20% who are successful do differently? The biggest piece is the mindset; more specifically, their perspective towards the journey. Want to be like the...

Send us Fan Mail Sickness always teaches me a few things, this time I wanted to share those thoughts with you all. Over the last week, I had been the most sick that I had been in my adult life and was barely able to get off the couch. These moments are never easy, but they can always teach us something if we are willing to have an open mind. Here are my 5 thoughts: 1) Some people choose to do this...

Send us Fan Mail When dogs lack fulfillment, purpose and routine, they dig holes in the yard or cause destruction. When humans lack fulfillment, purpose and routine, we dig holes and cause destruction in our life. Why do so many people struggle to make difficult decision, find the drive to workout or even do the dishes? We may blame it on a "lack of motivation," when in all reality it is...

Send us Fan Mail "The majority isn't always right. Sometimes the majority means all the fools are on the same side." If you follow the world you will be unhealthy; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Right now as a society we are in a purpose and fulfillment crisis. Society runs off of desire. Most people chase comfort and ease, which leads to lack of purpose and depr...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of us have things backwards when it comes to "how to produce a specific result." We are always striving for more or constantly thinking we are never doing enough; when in all reality, that isn't what is most important. More isn't better - better is better. Knowledge isn't power - applied knowledge is power. Consistency isn't key - consistency in...

Send us Fan Mail When we are faced with a stressful situation, our body does one of two things: Perceives it as a threat OR perceives it as a challenge. That is determine on your perceived demand of the stressor vs. your perceived ability to handle them. When those things are aligned, you perform at a high level. When they are completely mismatched, you fall apart. This is seen a lot in athletics....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new Series of episodes called Nutrition Truth Seekers. On these episodes, I will break down trending nutrition topics, debunk myths and help you be able to navigate all of the information on the internet to make the best choices for your journey. *These are all based on my own opinion that I have concluded through research and experience. My opinion CAN change as time...