Unlocking Your Inner Strength

Intermittent Fasting: Fad or Fact?   That is the title of the newspaper article that prodded me to record this episode.     It does seem that fasting is gaining more traction but I do contest that it will never become mainstream for multiple reasons.     In this episode:    -Why fasting is not a fad diet   -Why looking at everything within the frame of calories is absolutely wrong   -The simplicit...

At this moment, you have no worries.     All of the turmoil and muddy waters in your mind are of a different time, be it past or future.     In this episode, I explain some level 2 Mind Map concepts for you that I think you'll be able to put to use straight away, including:   -What the anxiety gap is and how it can benefit you   -Why fear is just a projection   -The only point on the timeline that...

Aligning Mind, Body and Spirit for Weight Loss   The hardest part for most people is finding the right way of eating that works physiologically.     For most, they never get past this stage.   However, if you are fortunate enough to get past this stage, you must make sure your mind and spirit align with the path, or your transformation will forever allude you.   In this episode, I talk about the 3...

The other night, I had a dream about Bigfoot. And I tell you this, so that you can understand that embracing your uniqueness and weirdness is a great thing. It is where life becomes rich and colorful. If, on the other hand, you just want to fit in, then you will always have to suppress your uniqueness. You can't have it both ways. Enjoy the episode! P.S-If you'd like to get a copy of my free fasti...

Two weekends ago, I spent a few hours pulling weeds.     This is something I would have despised doing just a few years ago.   Now, I relish connecting with my hands this way.   Plus, there were many lessons popping into my head as I was pulling. 

I am fresh off vacation and had a few thoughts about life I wanted to share in this episode.   Your life is a manifestation of what is going on on the inside.   Your thoughts become words which become actions which become physical reality.   However, most people start with the outside and hope it affects their inside.     Do the opposite of what the majority of people do in life and you will be on...

It's been a while since I've done an episode on training, so it's about time.     In this episode, I explain my philosophies on training, including: -Aerobics: the misapplication of, the importance of and fat loss -Been There and Done That -Biofeedback -Stretching -Volume -Pace    And some more golden nuggets.  Let me know what you think.   Enjoy!   If you'd like a FREE copy of my updated Intermit...

In this episode, I cover my written word for this week, including:   -Napoleon SMURF  -Why You  are Looking at Motivation the Wrong Way -The One Critical Element that is Always Missing from the North American Diets -Why Dads Must Protect Their Own Garden   Enjoy!   If you'd like a FREE copy of my updated Intermittent Fasting Manual with Mind Map principles, go to www.kylenewell.com/manual

How to Reframe Any Terrible Situation You Find Yourself IN   I had a Mind Map session with a client today and our conversation was relevant to anyone.     In this episode, I share with you how you can reframe any terrible situation you find yourself in.   Including: -The creative process and how this can be altered at any moment -Becoming more self-aware -All Strengths come from a weakness -Ways t...

One of the main questions I get with the Panda Fasting is, 'How can I get past the 24 hour mark? I seem to have a mental block to going longer'.    Well, lucky for you, I answer that in this episode, including:   -How to overcome the traditional dieting dogma point of view that you have come from -Why performance shouldn't be an issue -Why making a decision and commitment is key in your success -H...

In today's episode, I tried something different for you.  Let me know how you liked it.   I cover the 4 articles that I wrote for the week, riffing on the topics.   In this episode, I talk about: -Grip strength -Mindset and clarity -Staying Humble -And Truths About Weight Loss   Enjoy!    To get my free fasting manual, infused with Mind Map principles, you can go to: https://kylenewell.com/manual/

Reflecting on the Decision from a Year Ago to Re-Open Newell Strength   About a  year ago, we were all over the news for our decision to re-open Newell Strength in defiance of the norm at the time.   In today's episode, I share with you  my mindset and some of the behind the scenes happenings that not many people know about.     Would I change anything about that decision?    You'll have to listen...

I was pondering how I got to where I am at the other day and how funny it is  to me that I have people reaching out to me from all over the world, literally, on advice on one thing or another.   That was never my  intention.     My  intention was to learn and still is to learn.     Combine that with living by my  principles and here I am.   In this episode, I talk about some of the things that hav...

  If  you   were  to come to  me because a Hollywood Director came to  you  and  told you  they had a role for  you,  but  you'd have to  be 20-30 pounds fatter in  just 6 weeks, here is the way  I would advise you.     -Cut down and manipulate sleep -Small,  frequent meals and then some -Beer -Keep your water and sodium low -Put you on a treadmill  for  an hour per day   Yes, it all  seems counte...

Testosterone and Being a Dad   Just the other night, I gave a seminar on testosterone.  Testosterone is the hormone that makes a man a man.     But, there are also other things that you to realize that make a man a warrior.  And no, I am not talking about going out and picking fights.   You have a garden to cultivate and protect.   You now have wisdom and physicality on your side.     The warrior...

Recently, a friend of mine had a buddy that took his own life.   Unfortunately, suicides have been on the rise, although you  won't hear about that in the media.     Well, if the human brain can take it's own life and override all survival mechanisms, that also means that it can be used for tremendous good and has nearly unlimited potential.     In this episode: -What you focus on expands -Where y...

The Many Benefits of Fasting   When most people think about fasting, they initially think about all that they are 'losing'.   Well, what about  the many things  you are gaining that far outweigh the pleasure of  being able to eat every few hours.     Some of the benefits that I go over in today's show are: -Reduced inflammation -Increased insulin sensitivity -Weight Loss -Having more energy   And...

They Are Trying to Infiltrate Fasting   In this episode, I discuss: -What are you actually fasting from? (hint, its not insulin) -The dangers of wanting to complicate eating -Why muscles loss is not a concern with long form fasting   And more! Enjoy! 

In this first episode of a multi-part series, I discuss:   -How to determine if you've had a success or failure -Reframing in a stressed state -Why your brain thrives on predictions and clarity   Enjoy!   For more infotainment,  you can go to www.kylenewell.com

This past weekend, while on dad duty, I got scammed.   It was a test. And I chose to use it as a  learning investment.     In life, you are going to get tests all the time.     What are you going to do about them?     There's always a silver lining and always a lesson to be learned, sometimes, many.   You only lose in life if you don't know why you lost.   Enjoy!    For more infotainment,  you can...

I've been in and around the iron game now for 24 years.     These are the top things that I've learned that have more to do with life than actual lifting technique or body composition type of things.    -Perseverance -Goal Setting -Social Intelligence -Humble yourself -Makes learning easier Enjoy the episode!   For more infotainment,  you can go to www.kylenewell.com

GL has been with us a few years at Newell Strength.   And like so many people, his world was upended a year ago when the routine of daily living went out the window.   I perform a live Mind Map session with him to help him get back on track and he, in his own words, 'is starting over'.     In this episode:   -Why judgment is  so powerful to the human brain   -The importance of knowing your deeper...

The more the days go by, the more in love I fall with being a dad.     The more respect and awe I have for my dad.     The more I am amazed at the legacy my grandfather left behind as the patriarch.   In today's episode, I talk about what it means to be a Ripped Dad and no, it's not about being Ripped.    Enjoy the episode! For more infotainment,  you can go to www.kylenewell.com

Before I get into the notes, I am happy  to announce that the ULYIS podcast was ranked in the top 30 strength coach podcasts in the country.  You can take a look at the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/strength_coach_podcasts/      In today's episode, I share with you the lessons  from my torn hamstring, including:   -Why hamstring tears can recur if not dealt with properly -How to know when y...

When I was working full-time, and creating Newell Strength, I had to be super efficient with my time in order to stay on top of all my responsibilities.     And then, when I decided to resign and go all in on Newell Strength, I had to learn how to be super disciplined with my time, since I now seemed to have more available time than I knew what to do with.     It was a learning process to say it s...