The Powerhouse Mentality

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...

Send us Fan Mail Things won't always work out the way you want them to, but that doesn't mean that things aren't working out the way they are supposed to. Throughout a week of training as a Crossfit athlete; there are generally multiple lessons that I learn. When you are consistently putting yourself in extremely uncomfortable situations you are bond to learn and grow. Pain, discomf...

Send us Fan Mail You can't control everything that happens to you and not everything is your fault, but it is always your responsibility to move on and heal. One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that our past defines us and must become our identity. Today, I have an incredibly deep, vulnerable and insight conversation with my friend Kayla Bouchard. We get into her journey from growing...

Send us Fan Mail My biggest fear in life is getting to the end of my life and wondering what if or realizing I ran out of time. And that right there is something that too many people face in the eyes of death. They never took the risk. They always did what society deemed as "correct." They allowed the fear of failure or what other people MIGHT think determine their happiness or success....

Send us Fan Mail This conversation has been a long time coming.  There are a lot of different points that Tara and I cover in this episode; from Tara's experience working in the ER during 2020 to her taking the risk in real estate to jump into a completely new career, there is plenty to unpack. The biggest thing I'm asking from you as you listen is to have an open mind. Whether you agree...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I break down 4 SIMPLE things you can apply today that will get you through most sticking points on your fitness journey. Side note; the journey takes much longer than you want it to take and much longer than you think it will take. Trust the process and don't let one slip up be your last. 4 points in the show: 1 - Clean up your tracking 2 - Hit your protein C...

Send us Fan Mail Most of you throw the white flag up long before you should. Life gets really tough or you become extremely uncomfortable, and you immediately throw your hands up saying "I can't." I'm here to tell you that you have much more to give and that you are capable of MUCH more than your could ever imagine. This is a lesson I'm constantly reminded of in training a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast I break down the moment we have been working towards; the launch of The Powerhouse Mentality... We are the Powerhouse Mentality Here; you are NEVER alone. No matter what level you’re at or what training you love; we are all one. We are here to build community through competition.  Our mission is simple: Build a solid community and get you to seek dis...

Send us Fan Mail You already know that it is essential to take action in order to create the life you want and accomplish your goals. That part is on you and no one else can take that action for you.  What so many people overlook is the importance that community and competition can have on you becoming the best version of yourself.  Today, I highlight how community and competition can come togethe...

Send us Fan Mail We all make mistakes and that's part of the process, but I want to make things a little bit easier for you. On today's episode I will be sharing the top 3 things I see hold people back the most on a fitness journey.  1) Relying to heavily on motivation  2) Obsession with the scale  3) Rushing the process  If you found value from the podcast, share the episode with at lea...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new "series" of episodes - Lessons From Training. This won't be a series that has an end date or a specific timeline, but it will be another type of episode in addition to what we already have (guest podcasts, nutrition podcasts, mental toughness & mindset based podcasts).  This will be the 4th pillar of the Powerhouse Mentality Podcast.  This lesso...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I break down my experience with the final week of the Crossfit Open with workout 24.3, along with my biggest takeaways and lessons I've learned from this year's Open.  This week showed my biggest weakness and vulnerability in the sport; gymnastics.  Follow along to see what's next on my Crossfit journey.  If you found value from the podcast,...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Joey Shearer; Veteran, Dad and Urban Viking.  Throughout our conversation we break down the last 20 years of Joey's life and all of the lessons that he learned along the journey.  From his time in the military with two tours, the birth of his daughter and separation with her mother, binge drinking and eating like an asshole t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Week 8 AKA the FINAL week of Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey.  Over the last 8 weeks I have given you the tools you need to start and gain momentum on your fat loss journey.  On this final week, I dive into the final piece on how to sustain fat loss so that you never have to "start over" again.  Reverse dieting. You've probably heard of it, but maybe yo...