Zero Quit Podcast

Pete Rubish is an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a competitive powerlifter he boasted a 772 pound squat, 485 bench and 920 pound deadlift. In our conversation, we discussed his body transformation after coming off of PEDs and his current training regiment as hybrid athlete. Also, Pete analyzed my blood work and shared key biomarkers to be aware of for optima...

Hancé Boulden is a military combat veteran, writer, coach, and owner of Warpath Supply Co. After serving 20 years in the military, he left his career, went through a divorce, and reinvented himself through self-exploration. In our conversation we thoroughly discuss mental health, depression, and some of the pitfalls of poor therapeutic practices. We examined masculinity in modern culture as well a...

In today's solo episode, I discuss 5 key lessons I've learned over the past 50 episodes of this podcast. We're coming up on a year of the Zero Quit Podcast, so I figured now would be the perfect time to summarize some of my biggest takeaways from these conversations. For More: Support the Podcast Follow Brock on Instagram Follow Brock on YouTube

Jack Gilbert is a runner, marketing specialist, and founder of Dirty Bird Run Club based in New York City. In our conversation, we explore how to cultivate an authentic, lively running community as well as the diluted usage of the word 'club'. We discuss the key ingredients for a strong brand, the importance of intentionality behind your company values, and a lot more. Timecodes: (1:15) -...

In today's solo episode, I discuss the real, unavoidable sacrifices and costs required if you want to achieve greatness. This can be higher achievement in athletics, business, or simply personal development. Many charlatans promote balance and cop-out answers to the challenges we face rather than acknowledging the truth and that's what I hope to share in this monologue. For More: Support t...

Pete Rubish is an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur based out of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a competitive powerlifter he boasted a 772 pound squat, 485 bench and 920 pound deadlift. More recently, he’s transitioned out of PED use, transformed his body, and has his eyes set on other fitness feats. In our conversation, we discussed the highs and lows of his competitive career, finding identity beyond p...

Don Reichelt is an elite ultra runner based out of Fairplay, Colorado. He holds various records including the furthest distance ran on a manual treadmill in 24 hours. He also has notable race finishes including Leadville 100, Big Horn 100, Badwater 135, and Cocodona 250. In this episode, Don shared the highs and lows of a 200-mile race, his training preparation, experiencing hallucinations, and mu...

Terry White is the owner and founder of Way Of Life Athletic Company (WOLACO), an athletic apparel brand based out of New York City. Soon after graduating from Harvard, Terry launched a kickstarter in hopes to bring his North Moore Short into fruition and has grown the brand to new heights ever since. In our conversation, we discussed the origins of his business, fundraising for startups, competit...

In today's solo episode, I share my experience creating Iron Built Gym and the lessons I learned before selling it. Owning a gym was a crucial chapter in my life that taught me so much about business and myself. Mistakes often teach you more than success, but hopefully this personal reflection helps you avoid some that you would've made in your life or business. Timecodes: (2:16) - The Why...

Josh is the CEO and founder of Blokes Modern Men's Health as well as Joi Modern Women's Health, which are telehealth services aimed at helping men and women have greater access to labs, optimize hormone health and improve their quality of life. In our conversation, we discuss the antiquated ways of personal healthcare, the importance of testosterone for men and women, and also how peptide...

Jeremy Miller is an ultra runner, running coach, and content creator. He ran a 2:52 in the 2023 Boston Marathon and is host of the Jeremy Miller Podcast. In our conversation, we recap our weekend races, offer tips for new runners, how to get into ultra marathons, and much more. TIMECODES: (1:00) - Jeremy’s Time in Colorado Springs (1:35) - Ram Party Race Recap (13:20) - Learning Lessons From Ultra...

Pierce Showe is an ultra endurance athlete based out of Texas. He's a Leadville 100 finisher, the youngest athlete to complete Ultraman Arizona, and is currently preparing for The Triple Crown of 200s: Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240. We dug into Pierce's unorthodox introduction to running ultras, how faith and purpose carries him through dark moments, and why he's switched to a l...

Jodi Sheakley-Wright is a wellness coach with a PhD in nutrition, OCB natural bodybuilding pro in women’s figure, as well as a judge for the OCB. She has over a decade of experience in the fitness industry and a wealth of experience when it comes to diet and behavior coaching. In our conversation we explored her background as a competitor, her dietary strategies for curbing bad behaviors, and the...

In today's solo episode, I discuss recent popularized work trends such as "Bare Minimum Mondays", "Quiet Quitting", etc. Gen Z has shown strong resistance to conformity towards a traditional work structure but has gone a bit too far by advocating for minimal effort and consistent complaining. In this digression, I explain why this strategy isn't effective and how it eli...

Matt Vincent is an entrepreneur, athlete, coach, and speaker. He is a two-time Highland Games World Champion as well as the owner of Not Dead Yet (formerly known as HVIII Brand Goods). In our conversation, we explored what it means to live a life of urgency and heightened awareness. We also discussed how we define success, takeaways from Matt's trip to Uganda, and the importance of living with...

Dr. Jeff Donatello has over 25 years of clinical experience and is the owner of the Center for Wellbeing in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In his practice, he utilizes regenerative medicine, functional medicine, as well as Stem Cell Therapy. In our discussion, Jeff explained what alternative treatment options are available that help patients extend their quality of life and avoid surgery. He also spok...

Mike Miller is a nutrition coach, founder of Neurotype Training, author of The Personality Diet and host of the Mind Over Macros podcast. In our conversation, Mike explained how he leverages psychology in order to create long-lasting dietary success for clients. He also shared advice for making fat loss less insufferable and much more. Timecodes: (1:16) - Past Diet Experiences & Personal Journ...

In today's solo episode, I explain what it means to live as a driver versus a passenger of your own life. I discuss how influences, expectations, and obligations keep us stuck and how to slowly break those restraints. TIMECODES: 1:21 - Drivers Vs. Passengers 4:00 - Managing Responsibilities 6:22 - Defining Your Wants & Your Future For More: Support the Podcast Follow Brock's Instagram...

Tyler Ellison is a specialty coffee roaster and owner of Storyline Coffee Roasters located in Buena Vista, Colorado. He is also the host of the Specialty Podcast Coffee. In our conversation, we shared our passion for speciality coffee and what makes it so unique. Tyler explained how he dials in a coffee, home brewing tips, and much more. Timecodes: (2:40) - Falling In Love With Coffee (5:13) - Sta...

Ryan Maguire is a survivalist, hybrid athlete, owner of WYLD Ride Outdoors, and host of the “Who the WYLD Things Are” podcast. We discussed our innate connection to nature, running barefoot, handcrafted bows, and much more. Timecodes: (1:36) -  Becoming a Survivalist / Experience With Nature (4:03) - Self-Sufficiency In Modern Day (5:35) - Balancing Nature & Technology (6:25) - Brock Trie...

Jake Boly is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, coach, and founder of That Fit Friend where he reviews a wide variety of training shoes and lifting gear. In our conversation, we dug into how he started his shoe review website, the value in barefoot shoes, and finding the right balance between work and play. Timecodes: (4:26) - Growing Up Around The Weight Room (7:31) - Why Goals Nee...

Ian Larios is a nutrition coach and chef for elite MMA fighters all across the world including UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill, UFC Interim Champion Yair Rodriguez, and Bellator Bantamweight Champion Sergio Pettis. In our conversation, Ian shared his experience from UFC 284, how he got into cooking for athletes, and the stress of weight cutting. We als...

In today's solo episode, I problem of excess emphasis on productivity. As a solution to overstimulation and heightened stress, I breakdown how you can structure your days around peak energy periods. This will enable you to optimize your time and increase efficiency without adding more to-dos or work.  TIMECODES: (2:07) - The Trap of Productivity (3:07) - Peak Energy Periods For More: Support...

Mike Aidala is a leading men’s performance coach and elite athlete based in Boulder, CO. He formally set the World Record for most weight lifted by Turkish Get Up in one hour, performed a 315 lb Single Arm Overhead Squat, paddled 82 miles from the Bahamas to Florida, and has achieved various other feats. In our discussion, we dug deep into the concept of personal identity, what it means to live au...

Jill Miller is a certified yoga therapist, teacher, co-founder of Tune Up Fitness, and author or The Roll Model and upcoming book Body by Breath. With 30+ years of experience, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of movement and pain management, as well as creating some of the world's best mobility tools. Within our conversation, Jill shared the vast impact of breath o...