The Success Lift Podcast

One thing that holds us back and prevents us from moving forward is self-limiting beliefs. When we think our true potential has already been found, we no longer look for growth. Although saying that practicing good habits, having a structured routine, balancing a nice diet with exercise and being surrounded by a caring community are all results of growth; they can also be the cause.   In this epis...

The collection of adversities we face in life shape us and move us forward, but one of the hardest things to do is: own your story . Although it's not easy to admit that life wasn't always what we wanted it to be, it's important. Each time you admit it to others and even to yourself, it gets easier. No one is perfect and everyone is a work in progress; that's what makes each of us unique.   In thi...

Physical pain and mental pain are more correlated than you can imagine. The deep unhealed emotions we carry can manifest into physical pain at the same level that physical pain influences our minds and behaviors. The way out of this cycle (or the alignment of it) is what they call mind-body coherence. Think about how you think when you are in pain, what are your physical limitations costing you?  ...

In today's solo episode, Brian talks about the four things missing from your current plan. Oftentimes we make excuses for ourselves or make weak promises that leave us in a grey area. Brian talks about how we need to have more black and white rules around our promises and figure out what our purpose is. Why are you going to do the thing you say you want to do? What is the reason? He explains that...

In today's episode Brian talks about happiness and how to cultivate a life full of abundance! Creating happiness is a process, it's something that you have to practice until it's permanent. Brian shares his path to happiness and discusses the steps he took to get there. He also explains how reducing the quantity of information to your brain and increasing the quality of information plays a huge ro...

In today's episode, Brian covers working with what you already have to make realistic goals and commitments. He begins by sharing this message: no matter what goals or commitments you have, setting yourself up for success is important because if they are unrealistic, failure is inevitable. Brian talks about changing habits a little bit at a time to create success. We tend to focus on that one bad...

In today's episode, John Urena (aka "Coach U"), talks about becoming an entrepreneur, training, and the importance of meditation. John is a personal trainer, podcaster, golfer and has a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Although John has always been an athlete he shares that he was also overweight in grade school and decided he wanted to drop weight at 20 years old. He started working out...

In today's episode, friend and founder of Athletic Greens, Chris Ashenden talks about health, happiness, and simplifying life. He takes us through his path to finding success and what success actually means to him. Chris faced rock bottom financially and physically before finding his happiness and success, which allowed him to work toward a deeper vision for what he really wanted out of life. He s...

In today's episode, Brian interviews a friend of 30 years, Ryan Berger. Ryan has a successful marketing company focused on 'word of mouth' to connect people. Ryan grew up in New Jersey in a family that loved basketball and marketing, he followed similar footsteps as his father. Ryan's dad was a hall of fame advertising writer who was famous for ad lines of brands, such as Dunkin' Doughnuts. Ryan a...

In this episode, guest Mitch Harb and Brian discuss the journey from working their corporate jobs to starting their fitness careers. Mitch is currently a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, podcaster, and co-owner of HiDef Seattle company. The dedication and hard work that Mitch put into reaching where he is now is truly inspiring. Enjoy this episode as Mitch and Brian discuss the i...

In today's episode, guest Ryan Kennedy and host Brian Panuzzo go over tips and simple life hacks to live a better, healthier life. Ryan is a functional medicine practitioner, nutritionist, and author of the book 'Beyond Nutrition.' Ryan and Brian both stumbled upon their purpose through tough life situations, tune in as they discuss how this led them to their health and nutrition paths. They cover...

Close friend Adam Cook is on the show today! Adam is a husband, father, and successful business owner from New Jersey. Join Brian and Adam as they discuss the struggles and progress they went through when starting their careers. Today, Adam shares what success cost him, what it meant to him, how that definition has changed and how he built his business. As these two discuss their journeys, you can...

In today's episode, Brian is joined by world renowned strength and conditioning coach, Joe DeFranco! Joe is the host of The Industrial Strength Show podcast; has been featured in shows on ESPN, Spike TV, Men's Health, and Men's Fitness; has coached Olympic athletes, celebrities, and UFC Fighters; and is the owner of DeFranco gym. Not to mention, he is in the personal trainer hall of fame, a husban...

Today's guest Ryan Parnham is a healthcare professional, husband, father, and great model of how to live life. Ryan talks about how he got into health and fitness and how his journey started. Currently a Nurse Practitioner doing pulmonary medicine, Ryan discusses the crazy times during the pandemic and even before it began. Enjoy this episode as Brian and Ryan discuss the effect of the typical Ame...

In today's episode, creator of the self defense program Know Fear, Tony Blauer, talks about managing fear. He explains the relationship between managing your fear and how it allows you to better manage your time. Tony grew up in Canada and began his passion there when he was only 12 years old; he hasn't strayed the path since. Tony's dedication to his passion is truly motivating! Tony has studied...

In today's episode, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Belisa, joins Brian to discuss the importance and technique of breathing to enhance the overall quality of life. Dr. Belisa is a leading expert in mental health and fitness, author of 2 books, has worked with athletes, first responders, and has been on several tv and news interviews. In this informative episode Dr. Belisa shares how breathing can incre...

In this episode Brian and his wife, Tasha Blasi, talk about how to connect with your partner better. They discuss the differences between men and women when it comes to the quantity and timing of sex. Brian and Tasha also discuss the importance of love languages, schedules, and strategies to navigate the proper steps to take to make a better connection. They also share their own stories and strugg...

Join your host Brian, in this installment of the Success Lift Podcast, as he dives into a solo episode. He takes the time to run through a few of the questions you've been asking him! From sharing his experience with joint pain, mobility, and relief to his advice on transitioning from a high paying career to his entrepreneurial lifestyle. Stick around to find out if your question was featured!   I...

Join your host, Brian, on this episode of the Success Lift Podcast as he interviews the phenomenal individual who shares his personal journey into becoming a coach and shares his views on what fitness, health and relationships mean to him – John Madonia! John discusses why movement is indispensable and fundamental to any human being and how it is our primary means to connect with anything and ever...

"The only time you can impact is right now." In this episode, Brian talks about making the best out of any day and living a life you would always be proud of. There's never a 'perfect set of circumstances' you could wait for to implement the changes you wish to make. Brian discusses the time when he made the decision to work towards becoming a different person and he shares how it relates to his m...

How do you want to impact this world today? If you have asked yourself this question before,  after listening to this episode you're sure to find insightful answers. In this installment of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian speaks with Kenny Camacho, a fitness enthusiast and strength and performance coach at Summit Sports & Fitness. After a hard 2020, that had him face a severe shoulder dislocation i...

In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian speaks with coach, retired world class powerlifter, creator of the cube method and host of the podcast, 'Peace, Love and Meat', Brandon Lilly. Brandon's picture of life is wiser than you could ever imagine. Among the many experiences he shares, a remarkable one is how his dad's round the clock job and disciplinarian nature caused him to have a neg...

In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian speaks with men's coach Dan Heaney, founder of the Healthy Husband Project and host of its podcast. Dan's family moved around a lot during his early years that, by the time he was 18, Dan had lived in 12 different places! In college he majored in exercise science and soon after jumped on the opportunity to open his own gym. Through his unique back...

"I am quarantined from my family!" This week Brain shares his personal experience with testing positive for Coronavirus. He explains how he is keeping his family safe and why his health is not just luck, why it is based on the decisions that he makes on a daily basis. Brian reads one of your reviews, expresses what it means to him, then dives into why his life experiences have made him qualified e...

This week's guest is Scott Volquartsen, he is co-owner of Volquartsen Firearms alongside his brother. Today Scott shares the difficulties faced when growing the family business and how a small-town Iowa boy had the courage to have bigger aspirations. Brian and Scott talk about how they met, what that mastermind group did for them and how they were able to bring their two selves into one. They disc...