The Powerhouse Mentality

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...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I break down my experience with Crossfit Open workout 24.2 and the major lesson I learned through losing control of my mindset.  Failure always sucks. Not living up to your expectations always hurts. Failure is simply an opportunity to grow if you choose to learn from it.  The biggest takeaway here is that your mindset drives your performance and you have t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Kenzie Burnett, a mother of three who has undergone a remarkable transformation.  Since 2020 Kenzie has done the work to grow into the best version of herself; both physically and mentally. Over the past 4 years she has lost 100lbs and has found her voice that was taken away from her almost 20 years prior.  Kenzie shares her journey,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Week 7 of Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey.  In this week's episode, I'm diving into the struggle of losing weight and keeping it off. It's not about just dropping calories and moving more; it's about sustainable fat loss. I break down some of the most common pitfalls I've seen like; unsustainable approaches, lack of discipline, and focusing on...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I tell my story of how I got into Crossfit and when I made the shift in mindset from amateur to athlete.  I also dive into how week 1 of the 2024 Crossfit Open went, my mindset heading into week 2 and my thoughts on the future in the sport.  AND; as always, I share the lessons I have learned along the way that could help you on your journey.  If you found...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I have a conversation with Patty; trainer of 8 years, Hidden Summit coach and Hyrax athlete - this girl has a great story to tell and a huge impact to make.  She talks all about her struggle as a young athlete to making a tough transition to college where she struggled with depression and her weight. She tried to outrun a poor diet for years until she had...

Send us Fan Mail I've covered the basics of nutrition, movement, strength training, recovery, tips & tricks, why the scale is not the best measure of progress and how to overcome a plateau. This week I'm talking all about how to build your powerhouse mentality for long term success to make sure you have a strong mindset to sustain your results. Nutrition and fitness is simple. The mi...

Send us Fan Mail “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But, it is perhaps the end of the beginning.”  - Winston Churchill  In today's episode, I take you back to when I was 18 to paint a picture of my career in the fitness industry. The highs and lows, the doubt and pain that have all led to a new beginning.  Thank you to everyone who supported me over the years....

Send us Fan Mail The more I've suffered, the more I’ve woken up. It is when you deal with tragedy and navigate through it that you learn how strong you truly are. Pain is our greatest teacher. Lean into the resistance.  Have you ever thought of it like that? Pain sucks. Suffering sucks. Tragedy sucks. So, why am I trying to make it sound like a good thing? In today's episode, I break dow...

Send us Fan Mail AH. The dreaded plateau. Over my decade plus in coaching, 9 out of 10 times that "plateau" isn't what it seems.  Today, I'm diving into 5 reasons why your fat loss may stall (now or in the future) and what you can do about it.  The most important thing to remember here is that progress takes time and you must be aggressively patient.  If you found value from th...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have one my best friends; Mackenzie Breihan on the podcast to share her incredible story of resilience.  This girl has been through it all and her journey is a roller coaster.  From high school athlete to being on a feeding tube in the hospital for 6 months to then being told she would never be able to live her dream of being a collegiate gymnast to proving everyone wrong...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I tackle the common roadblock of feeling thrown off course when life gets in the way.  I debunk the myth that successful people have it easy and emphasize the power of perspective.  BIGGEST takeaways for you include;  maintaining momentum and keeping commitments to yourself no matter what life throws at you.  I also stress the importance of embracing imperfection...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Week 5 of Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey.  In this week's episode, I'm tackling the mysteries of why the scale jumps around and why it shouldn't stress you out. Let's keep it simple, focusing on three main things: inflammation, hormones, and how food and water affect your weight. Here's the thing: don't let the scale rule your life. Inst...