Unsatisfied Podcast

Ever wonder why they say Carrots are good for you eyes? Carotenoids are the unsung hero of overall health and longevity. By acting to reduce oxidative stress, rebuild cell membranes, and make your cells talk to each other to fight off damage, they promote a healthy mind and body. Eat your vegetables, kids. Resources: Chen, X., He, C., Yu, W., Ma, L., Gou, S., & Fu, P. (2024). Associations betw...

Are you on track to becoming who you wanted to be on January 1st? 50% of 2026 is gone, and it is time to remember, reflect, and realign your goals to succeed in Q3.

Elenoa McCabe is an IFBB pro, an online fitness coach and influencer, and the podcast host of BEcoming RELENTLESS. In this episode, you'll get a full overview of what it takes to be a bodybuilder, and how all those attributes are fueling Elenoa's true passion of helping women BEcome RELENTLESS themselves. Follow her: @noamccabe_ifbbpro Becoming Relentless on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

For the discipline addict, learn to break up with discipline. We can't become sober of discipline or self-improvement like most addictions - but we can friend-zone them so that the relationship isn't toxic anymore. Resources : Wiest, B. (2020). The mountain is you: Transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery . Thought Catalog Books. Williamson, C. (2026) Modern Wisdom. Spotify. https://op...

Exhausted from playing Defense for way too long? Time to become a two sided player by catching the pass in Triple Threat, and ready to play offense by either shooting, passing, or dribbling. This mindset works on and off the court. Resources: Dreyer, R. (2024, June 13). Playing Offense vs. Defense On Life. The Tribal Way . https://ryandreyer.substack.com/p/playing-offense-vs-defense-on-life The Ta...

Just like cross-training helps develop new muscles and recover those overused, hobbies and passions not related to your job helps build new skills, stretch new muscles, identify weaknesses, and avoid burnout from overused brain centers. Find a few hobbies, and build you "Passion Palace" today.

The Unsatisfied Mindset is not unique to me and I'm on the search for those who share the same drive and joyous pursuit in this life. Through her journey to becoming a fashion merchandising graduate, pilates enthusiast, and joyful person to be friends with - Matalie Wallin exposes me to my weaknesses of slowing down and pursuing intentionality over intensity.

The Unsatisfied Mindset is not unique to me and I'm on the search for those who share the same drive and joyous pursuit in this life. Through her journey to becoming a fashion merchandising graduate, pilates enthusiast, and joyful person to be friends with - Matalie Wallin exposes me to my weaknesses of slowing down and pursuing intentionality over intensity.

Data shows a sharp decline in questions asked, from ~26/hour in preschoolers to fewer than two in middle schoolers. 98% of a day for a kid is spent exercising curiosity compared to 2% of an adults. This is largely why kids develop relationships, physical and mental skills, and learn new things so easily. Are we adults really okay with having our development stagnated? Do we really want to keep tru...

Stress is our friend, not a threat. Breathwork clears the lungs - not the mind. Elevating Heart Rate builds endurance - not burns fat. And Stretching is for winding down - not warming up. LINKS:Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstrength: https://www.holstrength.com CODE: MorganP BuiltSupps: https://brickhousebuiltsupplements.com/ CODE: MoPete

Stress is our friend, not a threat. Breathwork clears the lungs - not the mind. Elevating Heart Rate builds endurance - not burns fat. And Stretching is for winding down - not warming up. LINKS: Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstrength: https://www.holstrength.com CODE: MorganP BuiltSupps: https://brickhousebuiltsupplements.com/ CODE: MoPete

The Fire is Freedom from the stuff that doesn't really matter. The Smoke is a Signal you can still escape the flame. The Ashes are the Amplifier to the next life you've been waiting to flourish in. Car fires and hard circumstance can refine us if we adjust our attitude and surrender the false gods while controlling the destruction with out perspective. LINKS: Four Sigmatic: https://us.four...

Summer shredded may look good, but it feels draining. Instead, embrace the mindset of a Humble Hippo. The silently shredded animal that may look like a couch, but is so lean and powerful that they could contest with anyone and anything. Skinny and abs may be cute, but strong and muscular fuel a long and happy life worth living. Links: Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstren...

As a D2 wrestler and person stuck in that college-age kid but adult stage of life - Jaret Peterson walks us through what he is currently "unsatisfied" with. Emphasizing the need for deep relationships, the most important of which is with Jesus Christ, we get to hear what true "health" looks like in the life of someone humbly figuring it out - just like you.

Give your gut a break, but your body a boost through exercise snacks: short bursts of vigorous 1-2 minute work @ 75% max HR. Studies of VILPA (Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) prove that this creates, enhances, and maintains the health benefits of exercise for fitness enthusiasts and non-exercisers alike. Sources: Akins, J. D., Crawford, C. K., Burton, H. M., Wolfe, A. S., Vardar...

Because your life should be more than just a yearly tax return that you “have to” do and greatly dread. Instead, by taking this quarterly review approach, you turn your life into something you actually lead—adjusting, refining, and building with intention—so you’re not just accounting for where you’ve been, but actively creating where you’re going. The Quarterly Review Approach to goals specifical...

Stop dreaming of the perfect day. Instead, build a system for a 5 Star Day every single day. Math so simple, you don't even need an excel: (5S+3P)/24H=⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LINKS: Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstrength: https://www.holstrength.com CODE: MorganP BuiltSupps: https://brickhousebuiltsupplements.com/ CODE: MoPete

Science says young blood can rejuvenate old mice. But we don’t need a transfusion to experience that. When the young bring energy and the old bring wisdom, something incredible happens — we don’t just extend life… we deepen it. Resources: Innovation in Action. (2021, October 31). Scientist Gave Old Mice Blood Component from Young Mice and They Lived Longer and Looked Younger [Video]. YouTube. http...

Health isn’t about looking impressive. It’s about being useful for the life you want to live. And the beautiful thing is… that life is built on really simple things. Specifically 5 Simple Tips I go over: Walk. Eat real food. Sleep well. Lift heavy things. And don’t put stuff in your body that works against all of it. SHOW NOTES LINKS: Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/MORGAN83811 Holstren...

We’ve outsourced stimulation to algorithms and settled for predictable, low-risk conversations in real life. The result? Endless content consumption and a growing deficit of meaningful connection. This episode examines the psychology of reward, attention, and novelty — and how we can apply it to transform the way we talk to each other. Learn how to replace empty small talk with conversations that...

Dreaming is not passive. It is active preparation. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of REM sleep and why the brain treats dreams as a training ground for memory, emotion, creativity, and survival. We connect sleep science to strength training principles — showing how your mind uses the night for progressive overload, recovery, and threshold work. If you’ve ever woken from a nightmare, sol...

Gym Crush — Falling for Your Future Self This Valentine’s week, the crush isn’t on someone else — it’s on the version of you staring back in the mirror after the pump. In this episode, we unpack the science and psychology of “the pump,” why it feels like a glimpse into your potential, and how to turn that moment of attraction into permanent change using a Ulysses contract — a decision that binds y...

90% of podcasts don't make it to 12 episodes... congrats Unsatisfied listeners - we made it into the top 10%! In this episode, we walk through Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life —not as self-help advice, but as a biological and philosophical framework for standing in chaos. From posture and neurochemistry, to truth-telling, risk, discipline, and meaning, this conversation explores why confide...

What do you do when your life is moving—but not going anywhere? In this episode of Unsatisfied , I talk about the treadmill—not as a workout, but as a metaphor for life. The treadmill is consistent, reliable, and safe. It keeps us disciplined. It keeps us busy. It keeps us showing up. And sometimes, that’s exactly what a season requires. But over time, reliability can replace discernment. Competit...

I’ve always been unsatisfied. I've practiced and put in the reps to be disciplined, driven, and ambitious — but had become deficient in love as a side effect. This episode is a personal confession about how self-improvement can quietly starve relationships when dissatisfaction is selfish, and why I've reframed it as unselfish unsatisfaction that seeks to serve, not just grow. Share with so...