The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast

Today's episode was with Mrs. Rachel Hughes who is a nutrition coach with Moxie by Lindesy. Her story is one of absolute triumph. She overcame an intense eating disorder that landed her in a rehab center at the age of 18. After recovering from her eating disorder, she was blessed to become pregnant with her son Beckham. Around 6 months she was involved in a horrific car accident that put her into immediate labor. The story she tells in this episode of that day, and her baby being an absolute miracle to be alive today is one you cannot miss! It gave me goose bumps and filled my eyes with tears. She is an incredible person. Show her some love with the tag bellow! Her Website -> www.moxiebylindsey.com   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Rachel Hughes – @Rachelhughesfitness Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Andrea is a certified life coach with a background rooted in fitness. She help’s Individuals engage in better coping mechanisms and become damn good at life! She does this by holding their feet to the fire and at the same time giving them a soft place to land. She is a self proclaimed half hard-ass and half sweet, cheerleader like grandma. She can do all this because courage is something she practice’s daily in her own life. You are not going to want to miss this episode. So many big ah-hah moments. Check out her website -> yourkickasslife.com   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Andrea Owen – @yourkickasslife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Today's episode was with the very talented and successful Joelle Samantha. We feel so honored to be able to share the fitness space with genuine people like her. Joelle has a masters degree, is a Bodybuilding.com model, and really just a unicorn in this industry! We talked about her own battles with PCOS/gut health, dove a little further into what one goes through with when dealing with PCOS. Some things that she has to sacrifice including the gym, to try and get well. Joelle is a wealth of knowledge, a spitfire and someone that you definitely want to know.    Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Joelle Samantha – @joellesamantha Key Nutrition – @keynutrition  

On today’s episode we talked about the extremely important “non-scale victories” Those discussed were: Clothes fit better Energy levels  Confidence  Better sleep Sex drive Better relationship with food Gym perfomance  Who has been guilty of putting too much emphasis on that damn scale? Raise 'em high for the people in the back! The scale is important. We aren’t arguing that it's not. But it’s one part of MANY different equations in this whole deal. For some, the scale carries a heavier emphasis, let’s say a 400lb client. Then you look at a 135lb female trying to do a re-comp, the scale carries very little emphasis. Sometimes the scale won’t change, but MANY other changes are happening! Oh, and let’s not forget to mention how important your relationship with food is for your long term success. We would argue it’s THE most important factor. If you’re interested in learning how to celebrate all your victories in your fitness journey, this is your episode!    Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Today's episode featured the one and only Sal Di Stefano. Sal is the lead host of the incredible and hugely popular health, fitness and lifestyle podcast show Mind Pump. With 22 years of experience and wisdom, Sal combines forces with Adam Schafer (previously on the show) and Justin Andrews to make the most entertaining, original, raw and real podcast on getting in shape, sharpening your mindset, being well and generally navigating modern life. They are currently ranked one of the top 5 most downloaded podcasts! We picked Sal's brain on the fitness industry as a whole, being a trainer, all things CBD/THC, trusting your coach and much, much more. You all are going to LOVE this podcast, enjoy!   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Sal – @mindpumpsal Key Nutrition – @keynutrition  

I have been asked a lot about how alcohol fits in to this whole fitness deal. I was joined on this episode by our coach Tom Hippler. Tom was hung over during the recording of this episode, oh the irony. On a serious note, here are the topics we discussed: How alcohol affects sleep Choosing sugary mixers  Alcohol burning vs macro burning Sleep Hormones Liver We educated on the negative repercussions of alcohol. However, we also provided value on how to have alcohol in your life and still hit your goals! YES, it is absolutely possible. We give tips and tricks on navigating alcohol to keep it a part of your life, if it is a non-negotiable! Balance is the key, this episode is aimed to help you find your balance within this subject.    Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Tom Hippler  – @tomhipplerhealth Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

Today, we had the pleasure of having Noah Kingery in studio! We discussed how to win over the Holidays! Here is a few of the bullet points we discussed: 1. Too many people are waiting for the perfect time… Like the New Year! Start now! 2. Sick and tired- how many times do you want to be that New Years resolutioner 3. Approaching Christmas and New Year’s Eve-methods and tips 4. Set the tone for 2020. 5. Intermittent fasting 6. Not allowing 1 hour of poor choice to turn to 24 7. Build discipline through the holiday parties and food choices 8. being a slave to tupper ware/fearful of eating out (know your menus/preplanning) 9. Break gym fear now 10. Grief eating/drinking (identifying emotional hunger vs physical hunger) 11. Unrealistic expectations will overwhelm you/if you don’t meet those expectations… Most people just give up. 12. Prioritize your goals- you cannot work on everything at the same time 13. Make your rewards for reaching goals non-food based 14. Have accountability partners… Vital for success 15. Begin to reflect on your “Why?”   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Noah Kingery – @transformationaltruth Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

On this episode Michelle and I talked about our epic weekend in Scottsdale, masterminding with some of the names we look up to the most in this industry.  We talked about our biggest takeaways, our biggest lessons and how to balance humility with confidence. Oh, and learning to LEVEL UP! It was a very impactful weekend that we are so excited to share with you! We also talked about the importance of maintenance in one's fitness journey. Understanding why these periods exist and how to keep pushing through them when it gets hard!   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

On today's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down Mitch Mathews. Mitch is a former college football player, and even dabbled a little in the NFL. However, that is not the only reason why I wanted Mitch on. Mitch is not only a phenomenal entrepreneur, but also a fantastic leader. He created what is called the 10/10 Leadership Challenge. It’s a spin off of 75 Hard and has a huge emphasis on fitness. He talked about his ups and downs in completing two-a-day workouts for 10 weeks. We discussed why being a leader in your own life is so important, and some of the biggest lessons he learned during this challenge. You are going to love this episode, and if you do, give Mitch a follow and show him some love.   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Co-Host Michelle Raines  – @mykeylife Guest Mitch Mathews – @mitchmathews10 Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

On today's podcast, we got back to the education roots with a podcast devoted solely to insulin . Now you have to understand, the aim on this podcast was to explain first off, what insulin is, but also, what it is not. It is not the horrible villain that a lot of mainstream diet gurus try to say it is. It actually plays extremely vital roles in our body, which I explain in detail in the podcast. Lastly, I go over why fat storage is REALLY happening and what benefits insulin has for us. I break through a lot the myths you might have heard, I think you will really enjoy this episode!    Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Key Nutrition – @keynutrition   Sources- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15879168 - Ball State University  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20091182 - University of North Carolina