Annie Lala isn’t just any relationship coach, she is OUR relationship coach. In this episode Adee and I are sharing one of our very own personal coaching sessions with Annie where we discuss praise in our relationship and how to let go of things that no longer serve you.
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Mike Bledsoe is the founder of The Strong Coach and the former Shrugged Collective. In today’s episode Mike talks about his Barbell Business falling apart and some of the valuable lessons he’s learned from the experience. We’ll also be getting into a concept known as language upgrade and how it's not just about what you say, but how you say it that really matters.
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Tim Kennedy is a man’s man. He is an Army Green Beret turned former top 5 Middleweight UFC Fighter, and the founder of Sheepdog Response where he helps people develop the skills to successfully respond to threats.
Today’s episode is a true testament of what happens when you do tough things. In this episode Tim shares some of the hardest experiences of his life and what he’s learned from them.
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Nick Bare is the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, as well as a US Army Infantry Veteran. In today’s episode we’re talking about leadership characteristics he learned in the military and how he’s used those skills in starting a nutrition company, and influencing people under distress.
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25 Hours A Day (Book)
Bruce was a participant in ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss about five years ago and he lost over 200 pounds in one year. Bruce shared his weight loss story with me in episode 6. Today he’s highlighting the differences that separate him from the participants that haven’t been able to keep the weight off. We talk goal setting, hitting rock bottom, and why your excuses are completely worthless. Enjoy the show!
Topics of discussion:
[:45] Why 90% of extreme weight loss participants gain the weight back.
[6:03] The importance of keeping promises to yourself.
[8:29] The key difference between motivation and drive.
[10:47] Overcoming challenging moments after Extreme Weight Loss.
[17:17] The effect of trauma on obesity and how it changed Bruce.
[23:25] Goal setting, integrity and all about The Champ Within.
[33:25] Building integrity with yourself and handling breakdowns.
[38:46] What Bruce has learned as a coach — after hitting rock bottom.
[43:13] Larger Than Life — The Bruce Pitcher Story.
[44:31] Bruce’s tips for taking the first step forward.
[46:47] Connecting with Bruce Pitcher.
Links:
@brucepitcher on Instagram
BrucePitcherEWL on Facebook
Taylor Lou Dixon is a Lifestyle Design Coach who is mentoring women in the business world to unlock their next level identity. In this episode Taylor shares her three step process for teaching her clients how to foster more authenticity, and unlock their limitless creativity and mastery.
What you’ll learn:
19:20 - The re-invent process
28:45 - Finding your convicted message
31:30 - Your effortless impact
Resources mentioned:
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers - Ford
The E-Myth - Gerber
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Whether you’re looking to improve your current love life or expand your non-existent one — you’ll want to hear what the love guru, Jayson Gaddis from The Relationship School, has to say.
On this week’s episode, Jayson’s covering topics of attracting an ideal partner, the taboo of polyamory vs monogamy in the modern world, the many nuances that we find in modern love like marriage and divorce, and how to understand when to walk away from a relationship.
Topics:
09:23 – Marriage and divorce
12:41 – Vulnerability in relationships
16:15 – Sex in relationships
27:30 – How to attract a partner
35:00 – When to step away from a relationship
45:00 – The best rituals for your relationship
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Books:
Sex at Dawn – Christopher Ryan
One of the original CrossFit gymnastics experts, Carl Paoli, makes an appearance on the Brute Podcast this week, but instead of talking shop, Carl gets into some of his more recent accolades in lifestyle coaching.
Carl shares his best tips for designing the life of your dreams, controlling your emotions and taking charge of creating your own reality. There’s a lot to be said about taking an active effort in pursuing your biggest passions, and this episode’s purpose is to guide you on the path to creating the life you’ve always wanted.
Topics:
13:50 – Courage & authenticity
18:30 – 2013 hiatus & lessons learned
26:40 – Lifestyle design/life coaching
39:00 – Labeling emotions
56:50 – Creating a lifestyle
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Books:
Free+Style: Maximize Sport & Life Performance with 4 Basic Movements – Paoli
This week on the Michael Caz Podcast, I’m joined by my wife Adee Cazayoux. In today’s episode we’re talking about Michael Singer’s lecture series, “Living From A Place Of Surrender”. In it, we discuss our key takeaways as well as some tips that may help you reach a spiritual breakthrough, let go of stress and fear, and align with the flow of living life in the moment.
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This week I’m excited to introduce you to the Squat King himself, Dr. Aaron Horschig. In this episode we’ll be diving into a lot of the concepts and principles highlighted in his book, The Squat Bible, as well as how we can ultimately improve the performance of our athletes through the quality of movement. Be sure to check below for links to his book and his website. Enjoy the show.
Topics of discussion:
2:45 - The looking glass of movement
13:00 - Empowering the patient
19:14 - Conscious eating - What’s your relationship with food?
21:50 - Falling in love with the process
26:18 - Why the Squat is so important for a healthy lifestyle
33:30 - The Squat Bible
49:30 - The fastest way to increase your mobility
56:50 - Finding the right PT for you
Links:
The Squat Bible - Horschig
Andrew Drish was the Co-Founder of The Foundation, an online mentoring program for entrepreneurs. He has since shifted his focus and partnered with relationship experts to create coaching programs to help people struggling with break up, divorce, dating, sex, and much more. In today’s episode we’re answering questions such as how to know when it’s time for something new, experiencing a burn-out, and why you should be hanging out with people who are better than you.
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The Surrender Experiment - Michael Singer
This show is a special episode that I do each month with my wife Adee Cazayoux, owner of Working Against Gravity. Adee and her company have worked with over 15,000 people — helping them transform their lives by dialing in on their nutrition. These special episodes are always favorites and some of the most popular I’ve done. Today we’re talking about being consistent with your diet, accuracy, goal setting, nutrient timing and more. Enjoy the show!
Topics of discussion:
07:08 - Capitalize on your new year momentum — the right way to do goal setting starts with micro goals.
11:19 - Want a six pack in six months? Start with your ‘why,’ then break it down.
16:37 - Identify and overcome your obstacles before you hit them.
20:10 - What to do when the motivation just isn’t there.
23:56 - 2017 lessons learned — making friends, control, taking accountability, and focusing on what you can do for other people.
36:01 - Q&A — best food options post workout.
40:10 - The science behind eating higher carbs and losing weight.
44:13 - Finding time to eat a healthy, fulfilling breakfast — and my favorite fast recipe.
47:30 - The importance of vegetables in your diet.
49:07 - What Adee wants you to know, and how to connect with her.
Links:
@adeecazayoux on Instagram
Working Against Gravity on Facebook
@WorkingAgainstGravity on Instagram
John Berardi is one of the co-founders of Precision Nutrition as well as the author of “Change Maker”. In today’s episode John shares his creative process for writing quality content, as well as some cues and signals that will help you identify when you are in your most creative state.
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Elliot Roe is a leading expert for mindset optimization for high performers and the #1 mindset coach for poker players. In today’s episode Elliot shares his knowledge on mental and emotional fitness and how to rewrite your brain software using the power of hypnotherapy so that you can operate in a state of peak performance everyday.
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Mike Lee is a former light-heavyweight pro boxer. In today’s episode he shares his experiences of winning a fight after breaking a rib, overcoming extreme setbacks, and how he used mindset, meditation, and alternative medicine to overcome an auto-immune disease, ankylosing spondylitis.
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The Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida
Stacy Bare is a former Captain in the US Army, as well as the 2014 National Geographic - Adventurer of The Year. In today’s episode Stacy shares his passion for the outdoors as well as his idea of nature and what it can do fro your sobriety, recovery, and overall well being.
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Nat Eliason is the founder of the marketing agency, Growth Machine, as well as the creator of the Stamena app.
In today’s episode, Nat shares his insight on the power of being connected to your environment, as well as how to increase your productivity and how he untintentionally became a sex expert.
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Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle, believes that leadership is our highest calling. In today’s episode we discuss the true characteristics of a leader, the right way to get someone to their fullest potential, and why he stopped hiring people based on “experience”.
What you’ll learn:
-How to hire the right person
-Building other leaders
-Empowering your employees
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Mattie Rogers is one of the top female American weightlifters. In 2015 she competed at the World Championships and has recently become one of the USA Olympic qualifiers for the upcoming Olympic Games. In today’s episode we cover some of the recent happenings in the IWF surrounding doping and drug abuse, as well as parting ways from her long time coach Danny Camargo, and some of the mental shifts she’s had to make as an athlete.
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