The Powerhouse Mentality

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, together we're tackling those sneaky thoughts that hold you back from reaching your full potential; limiting beliefs.  I cover some of the most common limiting beliefs that I've seen or heard over my decade long career as a coach and trainer.  THEN, I'll break down the process of how to break those limiting beliefs into simple steps. From identifyin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I tackle the reasons why your goals often fall short; fitness or not,. Drawing over a decade  of experience in the fitness industry, I uncover 5 common obstacles, from unclear goals to fear of success. But instead of focusing on the negatives, we focus on a HOW to find a solution: who do you see when you look at yourself in the mirror?  By seeing yourself as capab...

Send us Fan Mail In weeks 1-3 we spoke about the 3 pillars to build your strong stable foundation for sustainable fat loss; nutrition, movement/resistance training & recovery.  This week we bring it back to nutrition to focus on what my most successful clients do to nail their nutrition.  If you found value from the podcast, share the episode with at least one person who would also find value....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with my friend Kaylee Branstad, CEO and founder of Gravity Fitness and a 1st Phorm sponsored trainer. Kaylee's journey is one of that highlights resilience and empowerment. She shares her experience of moving from New Jersey to Hawaii in 2014, breaking free from a toxic relationship, and finding her true purpose.  A true badass with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode,  we dive into the why you're feeling stuck and how to overcome that feeling to achieve your goals.  Cognitive dissonance takes center stage here.  You'll  learn about the discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs and behaviors, why it's so important to emphasize the role of rationalization in perpetuating this conflict, and focus on  practical strate...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Week 3 of Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey.  In this episode, we dive into the final pillar when building your strong foundation for sustainable fat loss - Recovery.  Recovery gets broken down into 3 branches:  1) Quality of nutrition & hydration  2) Sleep  3) Stress management  Here are your action steps apply for the week (remember building off of week 1 & 2)...

Send us Fan Mail This episode I have an amazing conversation with  Liz Lambert, director of coaches at Hidden Summit. This lady is a true powerhouse; balancing her roles as a mom of two, a wife, and a dedicated crossfitter.  We dive into Liz's journey and how she has been able to break free from genetic constraints, transition from a 9-5 job to coaching, and transform her mindset over the pas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my top 5 book recommendations that have impacted my life dramatically and I believe everyone should read if you want to get out of your own way.  Books with links to get them now: 1) The Magic Of Thinking Big by David J. Shcwartz: https://amzn.to/48Xtoym 2) The Power Of One More by Ed Mylett: https://amzn.to/3UgFttT 3) Relentless by Tim Grover: https://amz...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Week 2 of Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey. This week the focus shifts from nutrition to fitness, covering the second pillar of your foundation;  movement and resistance training. I kick things off with resistance training. I debunk the myth of complex resistance training; advocating for simplicity and focusing on the basics with proper progressive overload. Finishing...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, I welcome back Dara Flores for round 2. This time we are focusing on a topic where I consider Dara an expert—sleep.  We emphasize the critical role sleep plays in achieving optimal results.  We dive into the  impact of sleep on all different aspects of life, including habits, behaviors, willpower, discipline, cravings, energy levels, inflammation, stress,...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little impromptu. I  hop on the mic with really no direction on where this will go and to be honest; I'm pretty damn happy with the message that came across.  I talk about how I'm currently navigating a "more heavy" season of life and how I'm able to continue on without giving up.  I also go back and tell a story as to why I do what I do....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the FIRST episode of "Your Sustainable Fat Loss Journey Series."  In this episode, I kick off a new series dedicated to guiding you through a sustainable and effective fat loss journey. We dive into the essentials of week 1, covering things such as establishing a calorie deficit, determining your protein intake, and consuming enough fiber. I provide actionable...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Heaven Mathison, an key player in the Hidden Summit Community. Heaven; a true backbone of the community, shares her inspiring journey to self-discovery and confidence.  As a triplet, she opens up about the challenges of breaking free from being tied to her siblings' identities and finding her own path. We dive into Heaven&a...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone listening to this podcast is working hard. You consume content like this because you want to get better in some capacity. BUT, are you on the right path?  Are you working hard in the right things?  Is your hard work producing a result or do you feel stuck?  Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day "grind" that we forget to check and make sure we are headi...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, I debunk the common misconception of having a “slow metabolism” and breakdown what could actually be the factors hindering your progress. I highlight 5 key issues that I’ve seen or experienced over the last 12 years of coaching, such as overconsumption of "healthy" foods, inconsistent habits, the importance of building muscle for fat loss, the im...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I breakdown the two most common reasons that I've seen cause people to fall off on their New Year's resolutions; exploring the pitfalls of an all-or-nothing mentality and the tendency to merely try rather than commit.  I uncover the transformative concept of keeping commitments to oneself as my personal key to sustained success. You will gain practical i...

Send us Fan Mail I've been in the health & fitness industry for about 12 years. Over the course of my career, I've been exposed to so many different methods, people and pieces of information. There are so many incredible things about the health & fitness industry; however, there are also a lot of things that are misleading that need to be put to rest. The mission of the industry...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I'm joined by the my client of just over a year, Christina Dambacher.  She's a mom of three who cracked the code to losing 50lbs, excelling in CrossFit, all while managing family life.  She shares with you her top 5 practical tips for earning results while managing her family life. No more excuses – your kids can be your reason, not your roadblock. Tune...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm joined by one of my best friends and Hidden Summit colleague, Sam Norman, for round 2. She is the first guest to be on twice!  Sam shares her transformative journey over the past year, highlighting the powerful impact of changing the narrative she tells herself. We delve into her early experiences that contributed to building limiting beliefs and...

Send us Fan Mail On December 23, 2023 I turned 29 years old. I'm not huge on birthday celebrations, but I'm a fan of taking time to look back and reflect on the last year. As I was doing my own self-reflection, I realized that I could share the biggest lessons that I've learned over the past year and those things could potentially help you get better. That's the mission, vision...

Send us Fan Mail Are you making a New Year's Resolution heading into 2024? Take 15:00 to listen to this podcast episode so you can have the right mindset heading into the challenges ahead. Download the FREE 2024 Success Guide: https://thepowerhousementality.myflodesk.com/mw6j9kk0jq If you found value from the podcast, share the episode with at least one person who would also find value. Let&a...

Send us Fan Mail Join me on a venerable, raw story as I share the breakthrough moment that pushed me to turn my life around and confront the terrifying grips of my eating disorder.  I dive deep into how I began the most challenging and frightening period of my life. If I could say "enough is enough" and take action to start the recovery process from a life-threatening eating disorder, th...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, I talk with my friend; Hailey Conaway, who ran an impressive 52 miles in memory of her uncle who passed away unexpectedly.  But this chat goes beyond the run – it's about Hayley's whole journey.  From starting out as a runner, building a business as an online coach to dealing with a tough time where she can't run at all, she's figuring...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, join me for an inspiring conversation with Hidden Summit Coach and 1st Phorm sponsored trainer, Brooke Wiitanen. We dive into Brooke's remarkable journey – from her early days as an athlete, navigating the college scene where societal pressures led her to partying, to her role as a mother working in a hospital. It was during this time that she realize...

Send us Fan Mail I've coached hundreds to thousands of different people from all different walks of life over the last decade. One question that continued to stump me was, "what's the difference between the client who earns success and the client who stays stuck?"  Today, I dive into 3 BIG things I have noticed across the board that those who earn success have compared to those...